MacBook Pro Essentials
Contents 4 4 Chapter 1: Welcome 5 5 6 7 8 Chapter 2: MacBook Pro at a glance 9 9 11 12 13 14 Chapter 3: Get started 15 15 15 16 18 20 21 21 22 Chapter 4: MacBook Pro basics 23 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Chapter 5: Apps Say hello to MacBook Pro Take a tour What’s included Trackpad Keyboard Set up Find your way around Quickly open apps Charge the battery Migrate your data Use your MacBook Pro Access all your content, anywhere with iCloud Use your MacBook Pro and iOS devices together Wirelessl
2 32 34 35 36 36 37 38 38 39 39 41 Chapter 6: Safety, handling, and support Important safety information Important handling information Understanding ergonomics Apple and the environment Learning more, service, and support FCC compliance Canadian regulatory compliance Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement Disposal and recycling information Software License Agreement Contents 3
Welcome 1 Say hello to MacBook Pro Take a look around. Want a quick tour of the features of your MacBook Pro? Go to Take a tour. Get started. Press the power button and you’re up and running. For tips, see Set up. See what you can do.
2 MacBook Pro at a glance Take a tour The MacBook Pro with Retina display is packed with advanced technologies in a remarkably thin and light design. It is both powerful and portable, so you can take it with you and create when you’re on the go. MagSafe 2 Thunderbolt 2 Headphone USB 3 Dual microphones • MagSafe 2 power port: Guide the MagSafe connector into the power port for a fast and sure connection.
FaceTime HD camera Power button Force Touch trackpad • FaceTime HD camera: Make FaceTime video calls or take pictures and video. If the light is glowing, the camera is on. • Power button: Turn your MacBook Pro on or off, or put it to sleep. • Force Touch trackpad: Control your MacBook Pro with gestures. The entire trackpad surface acts as a button so you can easily click anywhere. For more on using gestures, see Trackpad.
Trackpad You can do a lot on your MacBook Pro using simple trackpad gestures—scroll through webpages, zoom in on documents, rotate photos, and more. And now with the Force Touch trackpad, pressure-sensing capabilities add an entirely new level of interactivity. The trackpad senses how hard you press, giving you more options and greater control with every touch.
Keyboard Power button Function (fn) key • Function (fn) key: Hold this key while you press a function key (F1 to F12) to make the key do its assigned action. To learn how to customize function keys, click the Help menu in the menu bar, then search for “function keys” in Mac Help. • Brightness keys (F1, F2): Press • Mission Control key (F3): Press to view what’s running on your MacBook Pro, including all your spaces and open windows. • Launchpad key (F4): Press open it.
Get started 3 Set up The first time you turn on your MacBook Pro, the Setup Assistant walks you through the simple steps needed to use your new Mac. To get the most out of MacBook Pro, be sure to connect to Wi-Fi and turn on Bluetooth®, get an Apple ID, and sign in to iCloud. You can do these steps quickly and easily with Setup Assistant— but if you want to do them later, here’s how: Connect to Wi-Fi. Click the Wi-Fi status icon and enter the password, if necessary.
Turn off Wi-Fi. Click the Wi-Fi status icon in the menu bar, then choose Turn Wi-Fi Off. Turn Bluetooth on or off. Click the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth On or Turn Bluetooth Off. in the menu bar, then choose Turn If you don’t see the Bluetooth icon , choose Apple menu () > System Preferences, click Bluetooth, then select “Show Bluetooth in menu bar.” Get an Apple ID.
Find your way around Overview Start at the desktop. It’s home base for your Mac—where you can organize your files, quickly open apps, search for anything on your Mac and beyond, and more. Menu bar Finder Help menu Dock Finder window Wi-Fi Spotlight System Preferences Finder Use the Finder to organize and find all your files—including documents, images, movies, and music—or to quickly preview a file. Open a Finder window. Click the Finder icon in the Dock, at the bottom of the screen.
Spotlight Find anything on your MacBook Pro—and beyond. Spotlight searches your Mac, as well as Wikipedia, Maps, news, movie showtimes, and more. Search for anything. Click start typing. at the top-right of the screen or press Command–Space bar, then Menu bar The menu bar runs along the top of the screen. Use the icons and menus there to connect to a Wi-Fi network, check your Wi-Fi status , change the volume , check your battery charge , and more.
Charge the battery The battery in your MacBook Pro recharges whenever MacBook Pro is connected to power. Charge the battery. Connect your MacBook Pro to a power outlet using the included cable and 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter. The battery recharges more quickly when the computer is off or in sleep. 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.
Migrate your data It’s easy to move your files and settings from another Mac or a PC to your MacBook Pro. You can transfer the data when you first set up your MacBook Pro, using Setup Assistant. If you want to transfer later, you can use Migration Assistant to wirelessly copy your files from a Time Machine backup, using an AirPort base station (available separately). You can transfer data over a wireless network as long as both computers are connected to the same network. Use Migration Assistant.
MacBook Pro basics 4 Use your MacBook Pro MacBook Pro is built to go everywhere you go. And its built-in features—along with iCloud and OS X Yosemite—make it easy to bring your content everywhere you are. You can video chat, share, print, and back up your data—and do it all wirelessly. Find out more about how to make the most of your MacBook Pro. Access all your content, anywhere with iCloud iCloud is the easiest way to make sure all your important content is everywhere you are.
Here’s some of what you can do with iCloud. Save your files in iCloud Drive. 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. You can organize and tag files in iCloud Drive just like the files on your MacBook Pro. And 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 Pro. Take a call. When someone calls your iPhone, click the notification that appears on your Mac screen. Your Mac 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 Pro. When friends text you, you can respond from whichever device is closest.
Handoff With Handoff, you can pick up on one device where you left off on another. Work on a presentation on your MacBook Pro, then continue on your iPad. Or start an email on your iPhone, then finish it on your MacBook Pro. When your MacBook Pro and devices are near each other, an icon appears in the Dock whenever an activity is being handed off; click it to pick up right where you left off. Turn on Handoff on your MacBook Pro.
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 them. Send files from an app. While using an app like Pages or Preview, click the Share button choose AirDrop. and Control who can send items to you using AirDrop. Click the Finder icon in the Dock, click AirDrop in the sidebar, then click the “Allow me to be discovered by” menu and choose an option.
Make video calls with FaceTime Your MacBook Pro has a built-in FaceTime HD camera that you can use to make FaceTime video calls. Make a video call. Click the Launchpad icon in the Dock, then click FaceTime. Start typing a name or number—if it’s in your contacts list, FaceTime completes it for you. Then click the camera button by the person’s name to make the call. FaceTime HD camera Make video calls, capture video, and take snapshots.
Use an external display The Thunderbolt 2 and HDMI ports on your MacBook Pro support video output. You can use an external display, a projector, or an HDTV with your MacBook Pro. Connect an Apple Thunderbolt Display. Plug the display’s cable directly into the Thunderbolt port on your MacBook Pro. Connect a VGA display or projector. Use a Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect the display to the Thunderbolt port on your MacBook Pro. Connect an HDMI display or an HDTV.
Time Machine: • Automatically backs up your entire MacBook Pro, including system files, apps, accounts, preferences, music, photos, movies, and documents. • Remembers how your computer looked on any given day, so you can revisit your MacBook Pro as it appeared in the past or retrieve an older version of a document. • Lets you restore your entire system from a Time Machine backup. So if anything happens to your MacBook Pro, your files are safe and sound.
5 Apps About apps Your MacBook Pro comes with apps for creativity and apps for productivity. It also comes with a collection of great apps for things you do every day, like surfing the web, sending mail and messages, and organizing your calendar. To take it to the next level, use your MacBook Pro with pro apps like Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X. These and other professional and creative apps can be purchased from from the Mac App store. To find out more, click the App Store icon in the Dock.
Mail Mail lets you manage all your email accounts from a single app. It works with most popular email services like iCloud, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and AOL Mail. You can send large attachments using Mail Drop—your attachments are uploaded to iCloud, and recipients get a link to them. And with Markup, you can fill out and sign forms or mark up a PDF. To get started, just open Mail, and Setup Assistant helps you set up your accounts. One-stop email View all your accounts in Mail.
Calendar Keep track of your busy schedule with Calendar. You can create separate calendars—one for home, another for school, and a third for work. See all your calendars in a single window, or see just the ones you want. Send invitations to events, then see who has responded. Add a location to an event, and Calendar will include a map, calculate travel time, and even display the weather forecast.
Messages Messages gives you many ways to stay in touch. Just sign in with your Apple ID, and you can send and receive unlimited iMessage texts—including text, photos, video, and more—to anyone with a Mac, iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. With iMessage, you can even start a conversation on your iOS device and continue on your MacBook Pro. If your iPhone is handy, you can send SMS messages to other mobile devices, too.
Maps Explore new destinations and get directions on your Mac with Maps. View locations using standard or satellite imagery, or use Flyover to soar through select cities in a photorealistic 3D experience. You can look up information for local points of interest like restaurants and hotels, and Maps shows you phone numbers, photos, and even Yelp reviews. Once you find your destination, Maps provides point-to-point directions that you can send to your iPhone for turn-by-turn voice navigation.
Spotlight Spotlight is an easy way to find anything on your Mac—and in sources like Wikipedia, iTunes, Maps, and more. Just click the Spotlight icon in the menu bar or press Command–Space bar, then start typing. Spotlight finds results on your Mac—including documents, contacts, and email messages—as well as Wikipedia articles, news, movie showtimes, and more. You can take action right from your search results: make a call, send an email, get directions, even convert currencies.
iTunes iTunes makes it easy to enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, and more on your Mac. iTunes includes the iTunes Store, where you can purchase classics or new favorites. It also includes iTunes Radio, a great way to discover music. Your library View your music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and more. Chapter 5 Apps iTunes Radio Enjoy free streaming radio tailored from top music in the iTunes Store. iTunes Store Discover and buy new music, movies, and more.
iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand give you amazing ways to create and share your photos, movies, and music. iPhoto helps you organize your library and create gorgeous photo books, cards, and calendars. iMovie lets you turn your home videos into beautiful movies and epic Hollywood-style trailers. And GarageBand has everything you need to learn to play an instrument, write music, or record a song. Events Simply move your cursor to quickly skim through the photos in any Event.
Pages, Numbers, and Keynote Create stunning documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on your Mac. Beautiful templates give you a great head start—simply add your own words and photos. And customizing your work is a snap—just select any text or object, and you see all your options in the Format sidebar on the right. Open and edit Microsoft Office files, and easily share a link to your work via Mail or Messages, right from the toolbar.
Safety, handling, and support 6 Important safety information WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other injuries, or damage to your MacBook Pro or other property. Read all safety information below before using your MacBook Pro. 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 Pro only with the included 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter, or with other third-party cables and power adapters that are compatible with MagSafe 2 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 MacBook Pro 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 Pro. 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 connectors and ports. Never force a connector into a port. When connecting a device, make sure the port is free of debris, that the connector matches the port, and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port. Storing your MacBook Pro. If you are going to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, keep it in a cool location (ideally, 71° F or 22° C) and discharge the battery to 50 percent.
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. The display is not designed to open past 135 degrees. You can adjust the brightness of the screen when you take the computer from one work location to another, or if the lighting in your work area changes. For more information about ergonomics, see www.apple.com/about/ergonomics.
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Canadian regulatory compliance This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement As an ENERGY STAR partner, Apple has determined that standard configurations of this product meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership with electronic equipment manufacturers to promote energy-efficient products. Reducing energy consumption of products saves money and helps conserve valuable resources.
Información sobre eliminación de residuos y reciclaje disposal symbol El símbolo indica que este producto y/o su batería no debe desecharse con los residuos domésticos. Cuando decida desechar este producto y/o su batería, hágalo de conformidad con las leyes y directrices ambientales locales. Para obtener información sobre el programa de reciclaje de Apple, puntos de recolección para reciclaje, sustancias restringidas y otras iniciativas ambientales, visite www.apple.com/la/environment.
Battery service The battery in MacBook Pro should be serviced or replaced only by Apple or an authorized service provider, and must be recycled or disposed of separately from household waste. For information about battery service and recycling, go to www.apple.com/batteries/service-and-recycling. Battery Charger Energy Efficiency Software License Agreement Use of MacBook Pro constitutes acceptance of the Apple and third-party software license terms found at www.apple.com/legal/sla.
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