MacBook Essentials
Contents 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 9 Chapter 1: MacBook at a glance 11 11 12 15 16 16 17 18 21 22 22 23 24 Chapter 2: Get started 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 42 Chapter 3: Apps Say hello to MacBook Take a tour What’s included Keyboard Trackpad Force click features Accessories Use an external display Charge the battery Set up Find your way around Quickly open apps Split View Search with Spotlight Access all your content anywhere with iCloud Use your MacBook and iOS devices together A
43 43 44 Chapter 4: Explore MacBook 45 45 47 48 49 50 50 51 52 52 52 52 53 Chapter 5: Safety, handling, and support Get answers in Mac Help Learn more Important safety information Important handling information Understanding ergonomics Learning more, service, and support Regulatory information FCC regulatory compliance Canadian regulatory compliance Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement Apple and the environment Disposal and recycling information Software License Agreem
MacBook at a glance 1 Say hello to MacBook Take a look around. Want a quick intro to the features of your MacBook? Go to Take a tour. Get started. Press the power button on the keyboard of your MacBook, follow the Setup Assistant prompts, and you’re up and running. See Set up and Migrate your data for more details. Stay in sync. Access your documents, photos, music, apps, contacts, and calendars across all your devices with iCloud.
Take a tour Your MacBook has the following features built in: USB-C •• USB-C port: Charge the battery, transfer data, connect an HDMI or VGA display, and more. 3.5 mm headphone jack Dual microphones •• 3.5 mm headphone jack: Plug in stereo headphones or a digital 5.1 surround-sound speaker system and experience high-quality sound while watching movies or listening to your favorite music. •• Dual microphones: Talk with friends or record audio.
What’s included To use your MacBook, you need these two accessories, included in the box: USB-C Charge Cable (2 m): Connect one end to your MacBook and the other end to the USB-C Power Adapter. 29W USB-C Power Adapter: To charge your MacBook, fully extend the electrical prongs on the AC plug, and plug the adapter into an AC power outlet. (If necessary, first insert the AC plug into the power adapter.) For information about other accessories you can use with your MacBook, see Accessories.
•• Volume keys (F11, F12): Press or to increase or decrease the volume of sound from the built-in speakers or 3.5 mm headphone jack. •• Function (Fn) key: Each function key (on the top row) can also perform other functions— for example, the F12 key can open Dashboard. Hold down the Fn key while you press a function key to trigger the action associated with the key.
Force click features The “Force Click and haptic feedback” option is on automatically and can be changed in Trackpad preferences. Here are just a few examples of what you can do when you force click on the Force Touch trackpad: •• Text: See more information about the text in a message or webpage, such as a word definition or a Wikipedia entry. •• Addresses: See a preview of the location in Maps. •• Calendar: Add events from other sources. Or force click an event to see more details.
Use an external display The USB-C port on your MacBook supports video output. You can use an external display, a projector, or an HDTV with your MacBook. •• Connect a VGA display or projector: Use a USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter to connect the display to the USB-C port on your MacBook. •• Connect an HDMI display or HDTV: Use a USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter to connect the HDMI display or HDTV to the USB-C port on your MacBook.
Check the battery’s charge. Look at the battery status icon at the right of the menu bar to see the battery level or charging status. Click the icon to show how much power you have left if you keep using the apps, peripheral devices, and system settings you’re now using. Charging Charged Conserve battery power. To extend battery life on a given charge, you can reduce the display brightness, close apps, and disconnect peripheral devices you’re not using.
2 Get started Set up The first time you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant walks you through the simple steps needed to start using your new Mac. If you want to transfer your data from another computer, see Migrate your data for details. To get the most out of your MacBook, be sure to connect to Wi-Fi, turn on Bluetooth® wireless technology, get an Apple ID, then sign in to iCloud.
Get an Apple ID. Your Apple ID is the account you use for just about everything you do with Apple, including buying or subscribing to music, movies, and TV shows from the iTunes Store, getting books from the iBooks Store, downloading apps from the App Store, and storing your content in iCloud. If you don’t already have an Apple ID, you can create one (it’s free). Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click iCloud, then click Create Apple ID. Set up iCloud on your MacBook.
Finder The Finder is an app that’s always open. Use the Finder to organize and find your files. Open a Finder window. Click the Finder icon in the Dock at the bottom of the screen. The Dock The Dock, at the bottom of the screen, is a convenient place to keep the apps and documents you use frequently. Go to the Finder. Open System Preferences. Apps go on the left side of the line; files and folders go on the right. Open an app or file. Click its icon in the Dock. Add an item to the Dock.
System Preferences System Preferences is where you personalize your MacBook settings. For example, use Energy Saver preferences to change sleep settings. Or use Desktop & Screen Saver preferences to add a desktop picture or choose a screen saver. Customize your MacBook. Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock, or choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Then click the type of preference you want to set.
Help Help for your MacBook and OS X apps is always available. Get help. Click the Finder icon , then click the Help menu and choose Mac Help. Or type in the search field and choose a suggestion. To learn more, see Get answers in Mac Help. Quickly open apps Your MacBook comes with apps for all the things you love to do—browse the web, check email, share photos, enjoy movies, and more. Folder containing apps Launchpad icon Launchpad arranges your apps in a grid. Click an app icon to open it.
Split View Use Split View to fill the screen with two apps or two windows from the same app. Click and hold the Full Screen button in the upper-left corner of a window. As the window shrinks, drag it to the left or right side of the screen, then click another window to begin using both windows side by side. Open two apps and work in them side by side. To exit Split View, move the pointer to the top of the screen to show the window buttons, then click the Full Screen button .
Search for anything. Click start typing. at the top right of the screen or press Command–Space bar, then Preview your results. Click a search result and view it in the preview on the right. Sometimes that’s all you need to do—click items or links right in the preview. You can also double-click a result to open it. Find your files fast. Scroll to the bottom of the results list, then double-click “Show all in Finder.” Open an app. Type the app name in Spotlight, then press Return.
Here are some of the things you can do with iCloud. Save your files in iCloud Drive. iCloud Drive is like your own private storage area in the cloud. Store any file in iCloud Drive, then access it anywhere—from work or home, or on the road. To save a file to iCloud Drive, open a Finder window, then drag the file to iCloud Drive in the sidebar. When you edit a file in iCloud Drive, your edits show up on any device you use with iCloud. Share purchases with Family Sharing.
Phone calls You can take calls—and make them—right from your MacBook. Note: A Wi-Fi connection is required in order to make or receive phone calls on your MacBook. Take a call. When someone calls your iPhone, click the notification that appears on your MacBook screen. Your MacBook becomes a speakerphone. Make a call. Click a phone number in a Spotlight search, or in an app such as FaceTime, Contacts, Safari, or Calendar. Text messages Send and receive SMS and MMS text messages right from your MacBook.
Instant Hotspot Lost your Wi-Fi connection? With Instant Hotspot, your MacBook can connect to the Internet using the Personal Hotspot on your iPhone (with iOS 8 or later) or iPad (cellular models with iOS 8 or later). Connect to your device’s Personal Hotspot. Click the Wi-Fi status icon in the menu bar, then choose your iPhone or iPad in the list of devices that appears. (You don’t need to do anything on your device—MacBook connects automatically.) Check the status of your connection.
AirDrop AirDrop makes it easy to share files with nearby Mac computers and iOS devices. Note: AirDrop for iOS requires devices with iOS 7 or later that have the Lightning connector. Not all older Macs support AirDrop (for a list of supported Macs, see support.apple.com/HT203106). Send a file from the Finder. Click the Finder icon in the Dock, then click AirDrop in the sidebar on the left. When the person you want to send a file to appears in the window, drag the file to him or her.
AirPrint You can use AirPrint to print wirelessly to: •• An AirPrint-enabled printer on your Wi-Fi network •• A network printer or printer shared by another Mac on your Wi-Fi network •• A printer connected to the USB port of an AirPort base station Print to an AirPrint printer. When you print from an app, click the Printer pop-up menu in the Print dialog, then choose a printer in the Nearby Printers list.
Play web videos without showing your desktop. When you find a web video with an AirPlay icon , click the icon, then select your Apple TV. Tip: If the image doesn’t fit your HDTV screen when you mirror the screen, adjust the desktop size for the best picture. Click the AirPlay icon , then choose an option under “Match Desktop Size To.” Apple TV and AirPort base stations are sold separately at apple.com or your local Apple Store. To learn more about AirPlay, go to Mac Help (see Get answers in Mac Help).
Transfer using Ethernet. To migrate over Ethernet, use a USB-C to Ethernet adapter (available separately) to connect the Ethernet cable to your MacBook. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your other computer (you might need another adapter, if your computer doesn’t have an Ethernet port). Before migrating your data using Ethernet, make sure your MacBook battery is fully charged. For complete details about all the migration methods, see the Apple Support article support.apple.com/HT204754.
3 Apps About apps Your MacBook comes with a collection of great apps for things you do every day, like surfing the web, sending mail and messages, and arranging your calendar. It also comes with apps like Photos, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote—so you can be creative and productive right from the start. The apps that come with your MacBook are described in the following sections. Find even more apps. Click the App Store icon want to do. See App Store to learn more.
Safari Safari is the fastest, most energy efficient, and safest way to surf the web on your Mac. Get there fast. Click the Smart Search field at the top of the window to see websites you visit most frequently. Or start typing a word or website address—Safari shows you matching websites, as well as Safari Suggestions for news, Wikipedia articles, iTunes music, weather forecasts, sports scores and player stats, stock prices, help from Apple, and nearby points of interest.
Mail Mail lets you manage all your email accounts from a single app. It works with most popular email services, such as iCloud, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and AOL Mail. One-stop email. Tired of signing in to multiple websites to check your email accounts? Set up Mail with all your accounts so you can see all your messages in one place. Choose Mail > Add Account. Add events and contacts right from Mail. When Mail detects a new email address or event in a message, just click Add to add it to Contacts or Calendar.
Notes Your notes can include more than just text. Add checklists, and check off items as you go. Or add photos, videos, and content from other apps, such as a web link from Safari or an address from Maps. Check off tasks. Click the Checklist button to add an interactive checklist to a note— perfect for completing a to-do list or working through a recipe. Create a checklist. Drag photos and other items into your notes. Add photos, videos, and more.
Messages With Messages, it’s easy to stay in touch. Connect with one or more people through text, audio, or video. And if you want to share files, you can do that too. Start a conversation. Start a FaceTime call. Sign in and send. Sign in with your Apple ID to exchange unlimited iMessage texts—including text, photos, live photos, video, and more—with anyone with a Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch. Start on one device, finish on another.
Calendar Never miss an appointment with Calendar. Keep track of your busy schedule by creating multiple calendars, and manage them all in one place. Create events. Click to create a new event, or double-click anywhere inside a day. To invite someone, double-click the event, click the Add Invitees section, then type an email address— Calendar lets you know when your invitees reply. Show the calendar list. Create a new event. Change the calendar view. See all your calendars—or just a few.
Photos Use Photos to organize, edit, and share your photos, live photos, and videos, and keep your entire photo library up to date on all your devices with iCloud Photo Library. You can also create slideshows and beautiful photo gifts. View your photos. Create photo projects. Share your photos. Take a closer look. Double-click a photo to see it in detail. Click the Edit button to improve it using the built-in tools or third-party extensions available on the App Store. Group photos in albums.
iTunes iTunes makes it easy to organize and enjoy the music, movies, and TV shows you have—and shop for the ones you want. iTunes includes Apple Music—which lets you listen to millions of songs on demand—Beats 1 live radio, and Connect, a fun way for fans and artists to interact. It’s in your library. Your iTunes library contains your music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, iTunes U content, audiobooks, apps, ringtones, and Internet radio. Click the menu in the top-left corner to change views.
FaceTime Use FaceTime to make video and audio calls between Mac and iOS devices. Video or audio only? Click the Video button to make a FaceTime video call. If it’s not convenient to make a video call, click the Audio button to make an audio-only call. Tip: While a video call is in progress, you can drag the small picture-in-picture window to any corner of the FaceTime window. Choose the type of call. Search or enter contact details. List of recent calls. Leave a message.
Maps Get directions and view locations using a map or a satellite image. Or use Flyover to view select cities in 3D. Get detailed directions, including for travel by mass transit. Send directions to your iPhone. Let iPhone show you the way. Click Directions to find the best route to your destination, then click the Share button to send the directions to your iPhone for turn-by-turn voice navigation. Get there on public transit. Maps provides public transit information for select cities.
iBooks Use iBooks to read and organize your library of books, and to purchase new books on your Mac. A bookshelf right on your Mac. Browse or search all the items in your library—or click iBooks Store to find new books and other publications. To buy, just sign in with your Apple ID: Choose Store > Sign in. View your books. Browse curated content. Type what you’re looking for. Never lose your place or your markups.
Pages Use the Pages app to create stunning, media-rich documents on your Mac. Open and edit Microsoft Word files, and easily share a link to your work in Mail or Messages, right from the toolbar. Look good! Pages includes a variety of beautiful templates for flyers, newsletters, reports, and résumés, among others, making it easy to start your project. Add charts, movies, and more. Share your document. Open or close the Format sidebar. All your formatting tools, in one place.
Numbers Use Numbers to create attractive and powerful spreadsheets on your Mac. More than 30 Apple-designed templates give you a head start creating budgets, invoices, team rosters, and more. Numbers can also open and export Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Start with a template—then add what you want. Select the sample text in the template, then type new text. To add images, drag a graphic file from your Mac onto the placeholder image. Add objects like shapes and charts.
Keynote Create professional, cutting-edge presentations with Keynote. Start with one of the more than 30 predesigned themes and make it your own by adding text, new objects, and changing the color scheme. Organize visually. Use the slide navigator on the left to quickly add, delete, or rearrange slides. Click a slide to see it in the main window, drag a slide to change its order, or select it and press Delete to remove it. Drag to reorder slides. Add objects to your slides.
Share your presentation. If your manager wants to review your presentation or you want to share it with others on a conference call, click the Share button in the toolbar to send a copy by Mail, Messages, AirDrop, or even social media. Follow the bouncing ball. Get their attention by animating an object on a slide. Select the object, click Animate in the toolbar, click Action in the sidebar, then click Add an Effect. Tip: You can embed a video in your presentation.
Create fun trailers. Make clever Hollywood-style trailers, complete with titles and music. Just add your own movie clips and customize the credits. Click the New button , click Trailer, then choose a template from the Trailer window. Click Create, select the event you want to use, type a name, then click OK. Click Play to preview the trailer. Tip: Shooting video with a handheld device can produce shaky results, but you can stabilize the video so the playback is smoother.
No more excuses—learn to play. GarageBand comes with a lesson to start learning piano and one for guitar. Open the Lesson Store in the Project Chooser to view more lessons to download or purchase—including Artist Lessons from famous musicians. Record your voice. Connect a microphone, choose Track > New Track, then select the microphone under Audio. Click the triangle next to Details to set options for input, output, and monitoring, then click Create.
App Store Search the App Store to find and download apps, and get the latest updates for your apps. Find just the right app. Know exactly what you’re looking for? Type the name in the search field, then press Return. Or click Top Charts to see the most popular apps. Click a category to browse it. Search for an app by name. All you need is an Apple ID. To download apps, just sign in with your Apple ID—choose Store > Sign In, or click Sign In on the right side of the window.
4 Explore MacBook Get answers in Mac Help Mac Help has a lot more information about how to use your MacBook. Get help. Click the Finder icon in the Dock, then click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help. Or type a question or term in the search field, then choose a topic in the results list. Show the table of contents. Learn about OS X. Explore topics. To find a topic in Mac Help, you can browse or search.
Find out what’s new. Click the Help menu, then choose What’s New in OS X to find out more about the latest features of OS X. Tip: If you can’t remember the location of a menu item in an app, search for it in Help. Place the pointer over the result, and an arrow shows you the command. Learn more Here are answers to some common questions about your MacBook. How do I get support for my MacBook? Go to www.apple.com/support/macbook. Where’s my serial number? Choose Apple menu > About This Mac.
Safety, handling, and support 5 Important safety information WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other injuries, or damage to your MacBook or other property. Read all safety information below before using your MacBook. Built-in battery. Don’t attempt to replace or remove the battery yourself—you may damage the battery, which could cause overheating and injury.
Charging. Charge MacBook only with the included 29W USB-C Power Adapter, or with other third-party cables and power adapters that are compatible with USB-C and are compliant with applicable regulations. Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to your MacBook or other property.
Hearing loss. Listening to sound at high volumes may damage your hearing. Background noise, as well as continued exposure to high volume levels, can make sounds seem quieter than they actually are. Use only compatible earbuds, headphones, or earpieces with your MacBook. Turn on the audio and check the volume before inserting anything into your ear. For more information about hearing loss, see www.apple.com/sound.
Using the USB-C Charge Cable (2m). Certain usage patterns can contribute to the fraying or breaking of cables. The USB-C Charge Cable, like any other metal wire or cable, is subject to becoming weak or brittle if repeatedly bent in the same spot. Aim for gentle curves instead of angles in the cable. Regularly inspect the cable and connectors for any kinks, breaks, bends, or other damage. Should you find any such damage, discontinue use of the USB-C Charge Cable. Storing your MacBook.
Chair. An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet are flat on the floor. The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly. Built-in display. Adjust the angle of the display to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights and windows. Do not force the display if you meet resistance.
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This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radio, televisions, and other electronic devices.
Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Apple Inc. declares that this wireless device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Directive. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at www.apple.com/euro/compliance. Apple’s EU representative is Apple Distribution International, Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Cork, Ireland. This device can be used in the European Community.
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