Welcome to your MacBook Pro Let’s begin. MacBook Pro will automatically start up when you lift the lid. Setup Assistant will then guide you through a few simple steps to get you up and running. It will walk you through connecting to your Wi-Fi network, creating a user account, setting up Touch ID and Apple Pay, and enabling Siri. It can also transfer your documents, photos, music, and more to your new MacBook Pro from another Mac or PC. You can sign in with your Apple ID in Setup Assistant.
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Charge MacBook Pro and connect external storage or an external display Headphone Touch Bar FaceTime HD camera Touch ID (power button) Force Touch trackpad
Get to know your desktop Your MacBook Pro desktop lets you find everything and do anything. Keep the apps you use most in the Dock at the bottom of the screen. Open System Preferences to customize your desktop and other settings. Click the Finder icon to get to all your files and folders. The menu bar at the top provides useful information about your MacBook Pro. To check the status of your wireless Internet connection, click the Wi-Fi icon.
Use the Touch Bar and Touch ID The Touch Bar at the top of the keyboard dynamically changes based on your current application and activity. You can use familiar gestures such as slide and tap within the bar. Frequently used system controls like volume and brightness are located in the Control Strip on the right side. Tap or swipe the arrow ( ) to expand or collapse the Control Strip. The Touch ID sensor is located on the right side of the Touch Bar.
Back up your data You can wirelessly back up your MacBook Pro using Time Machine with an AirPort Time Capsule (sold separately). Open System Preferences and click the Time Machine icon to get started. An important note Please read this document and the safety information in the MacBook Pro Info guide carefully before you first use your computer. Learn more To view the MacBook Pro Essentials guide in iBooks, open iBooks, then search for “MacBook Pro Essentials” in the iBooks Store.