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MacBook Pro
Essentials
for MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3
Contents
4 Chapter 1: MacBook Pro at a glance
4 Say hello to MacBook Pro
5 Take a tour
6 What’s included
6 Keyboard
7 Keyboard with the Touch Bar and Touch ID
10 Trackpad
11 Charge the battery
12 Accessories
12 Use an external display
14 Chapter 2: Get started
14 Set up
16 Find your way around
23 Unlock your MacBook Pro with Apple Watch
24 Quickly open apps
25 Multitask on your desktop
25 Access your content anywhere with iCloud
27 Use your MacBook Pro and iOS devices together
30 Apple Pay
31 AirDrop
32 AirPrint
32 AirPlay
33 Migrate your data
34 Save space on your MacBook Pro
35 Back up and restore
36 Chapter 3: Apps
36 Included apps
37 Safari
39 Mail
40 Notes
41 Messages
43 Calendar
44 Photos
45 iTunes
46 FaceTime
47 Maps
49 iBooks
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50 Pages
52 Numbers
53 Keynote
55 iMovie
56 GarageBand
58 App Store
59 Chapter 4: Find answers
59 Mac Help
60 Common questions
61 Keyboard shortcuts
62 More resources, service, and support
63 Chapter 5: Safety, handling, and support
63 Important safety information
66 Important handling information
67 Understanding ergonomics
68 Regulatory information
68 FCC regulatory compliance
69 Canadian regulatory compliance
69 EU compliance statement
70 ENERGY STAR® compliance statement
70 Apple and the environment
70 Regional disposal and recycling information
71 Software License Agreement
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MacBook Pro at a glance
Say hello to MacBook Pro
This guide provides the essential information you need in order to get the most from your
MacBook Pro. The sections described below cover the hardware features, the software setup
process and highlights, what you can do with apps on your Mac, and how to nd more
information about any topic.
Take a look around. Want a quick intro to the features of your MacBook Pro? Go to the next
section, Take a tour.
Get started. Start your MacBook Pro by lifting the lid or connecting it to power, or by pressing
the power button or Touch ID. Follow the Setup Assistant prompts, and you’re up and
running. For details, see Set up. To migrate your information from an older computer, see
Migrate your data.
Make the most of shortcuts. If your MacBook Pro has a Touch Bar, shortcuts for common tasks
are right at your ngertips. Change settings, use typing suggestions for text and messages, add
an emoji, edit photos, and much more, with just a touch. See Meet the Touch Bar and Touch ID.
Stay in sync. Access your documents, photos, music, apps, contacts, and calendars across all
your devices with iCloud. And use your MacBook Pro with your iOS devices to make and receive
phone calls and texts, copy and paste across devices, or create an Instant Hotspot. Learn more in
Access your content anywhere with iCloud and Continuity.
Unleash your creativity. Plan events and share info and photos with Notes; organize and listen to
music, books, movies, and more with iTunes; create presentations with Keynote; and check out all
the apps available on the App Store, to express yourself in as many ways as you have ideas.
Dig deeper. Explore your MacBook Pro and get your questions answered. Go to Mac Help.
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Take a tour
This guide is for MacBook Pro models with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C). (Not all features are available
on all models.)
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
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Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports: Charge your computer, transfer data at Thunderbolt speeds
(up to 40 Gbps), connect to a display or projector, and more.
3.5 mm headphone jack
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
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3.5 mm headphone jack: Plug in stereo headphones or external speakers to listen to your
favorite music or movies.
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Microphones: Talk with friends or record audio (models with the Touch Bar have three
microphones; other models have two microphones).
Touch ID
(power button)
FaceTime HD camera
Touch Bar
Force Touch trackpadMicrophones
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Touch Bar: Some models include a Touch Bar at the top of the keyboard, which dynamically
adapts to the app you’re using. The Touch Bar is an extension of the keyboard that presents
intuitive shortcuts and application controls exactly when and where you need them. You
can use familiar gestures like slide and tap in the Touch Bar. For more information, see
Meet the Touch Bar and Touch ID.
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FaceTime HD camera: Make FaceTime video calls or take pictures and video. If the light is
glowing, the camera is on. For more information, see FaceTime.
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Touch ID (power button): To learn more about how to use Touch ID, see Meet the Touch Bar and
Touch ID. If your keyboard doesn’t have the Touch Bar, you can learn more about the power
button in Keyboard.
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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 about using gestures, see Trackpad.
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What’s included
To use your MacBook Pro, you need these two accessories, included in the box:
USB-C Charge Cable: To charge your MacBook Pro, connect one end of
the USB-C Charge Cable to any Thunderbolt 3 port on your MacBook Pro,
and the other end to the 61W Power Adapter (for 13-inch MacBook Pro
models) or the 87W Power Adapter (for 15-inch MacBook Pro models).
61W or 87W USB-C Power Adapter: After the power adapter is connected
to MacBook Pro with the USB-C Charge Cable, fully extend the electrical
prongs on the AC plug, and plug the adapter into an AC power outlet.
Automatically start up your MacBook Pro. Connect your 61W or 87W USB-C Power Adapter and
USB-C Charge Cable and lift the lid to turn on and start up your MacBook Pro. Log in and get
right to work.
Keyboard
The system function keys on the keyboard provide shortcuts for common functions, such as
increasing the volume or screen brightness.
Note: If your MacBook Pro has the Touch Bar, the system function keys are in the Touch Bar. See
Meet the Touch Bar and Touch ID.
Power button
Function (Fn) key
Function keys (F1 to F12)
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Power button: Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn your MacBook Pro on or 6 seconds to
turn it o. Press to put it to sleep.
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Brightness keys (F1, F2): Press or to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen.
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Mission Control key (F3): Press to view what’s running on your MacBook Pro, including all
your spaces and open windows.
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Launchpad key (F4): Press to instantly see all the apps on your MacBook Pro. Click an app to
open it.
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Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6): Press or to increase or decrease the brightness of
the keyboard.
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Media keys (F7, F8, F9): Press to rewind, to play or pause, or to fast-forward a song,
movie, or slideshow.
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Mute key (F10): Press to mute the sound from the built-in speakers or 3.5 mm
headphone jack.
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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.
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Function (Fn) key: Each function key (on the top row) can also perform other standard
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.
Set keyboard preferences. Use the Keyboard pane of System Preferences (choose Apple menu >
System Preferences, click Keyboard, then click the buttons at the top to see the available options).
Keyboard with the Touch Bar and Touch ID
Meet the Touch Bar and Touch ID
Note: Read the following sections if your MacBook Pro has the Touch Bar.
The Touch Bar at the top of your keyboard displays dynamically changing tools, depending on
your current activity. The Touch ID (power button) is located on the right side of the Touch Bar.
After you set up Touch ID, you can use your ngerprint to unlock your MacBook Pro and make
purchases on the App Store, iBooks Store, iTunes Store, and websites using Apple Pay.
Touch ID (power button)
Function (Fn) key
Touch Bar
Use the Touch ID (power button). Press to turn on your MacBook Pro (or just lift the lid). When
you rst start up or restart, you need to log in by typing your password. You set up Touch ID
during setup or later in the Touch ID pane of System Preferences. After setup, whenever you’re
asked for your password after you rst log in, you can place your nger lightly on the Touch ID
sensor to authenticate instead of typing your password.
You can also use Touch ID to make purchases online securely with Apple Pay. For more
information about Touch ID, see Set up. For more information about Apple Pay, see Apple Pay.
Note: Press and hold the Touch ID (power button) for a few seconds to turn o your
MacBook Pro. To put your MacBook Pro to sleep, choose Apple menu > Sleep.
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Use the Touch Bar. The Touch Bar is integrated into many macOS apps to give you handy
shortcuts for the tasks you do most, based on your current app and activity. Use familiar
gestures—like tap and slide—in the Touch Bar while you work.
The buttons at the right end of the Touch Bar are the Control Strip—you use them to expand or
collapse the Control Strip, change the brightness and volume, or use Siri. The other buttons in
the Touch Bar depend on the app you’re using.
These buttons are
always available.
Tap to expand
the Control Strip.
Expand or collapse the Control Strip. Frequently used system controls, like volume and
brightness, are located in the Control Strip on the right side of the Touch Bar. Tap to expand the
strip, then tap buttons or sliders for the settings you want to change. Tap when you nish, or
leave the Control Strip open to keep the buttons available.
Customize the Control Strip. Use the Keyboard pane of System Preferences (choose
Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Keyboard) to customize the Control Strip.
Display the function keys. Press and hold the Function (Fn) key to display the function keys
F1 through F12 in the Touch Bar, then tap a function button to use it.
Tap instead of type. In apps where you compose text, like Notes, Messages, TextEdit, and Mail,
the Touch Bar can display typing suggestions to help you save time by presenting words and
emoji you can tap instead of type. Tap in the Touch Bar to see typing suggestions, if they’re
not already showing.
Express yourself with emoji. In some apps, you can choose an emoji instead of words for a fun
way to make your point. Tap to display the emoji. Swipe to scroll through options, organized
by category, such as “Frequently Used,” “Smileys & People,” “Travel & Places,” and more. Tap to
select the emoji you want.
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Explore and experiment. Tap around to see what you can accomplish quickly and eciently. It’s
often easier to tap the Touch Bar than to click or select items onscreen in order to accomplish
a task or apply a setting. For example, open Calculator and do quick calculations with the
number keys and the functions on the Touch Bar—no more moving your cursor, clicking, and
typing onscreen.
Keep using the Touch Bar to nd the best ways to achieve the results you want. Move seamlessly
between the Touch Bar, your keyboard, and the trackpad to get the job done. See Included apps
and the sections for each app for information about their Touch Bar features.
To learn more about the Touch Bar, see the Apple Support article support.apple.com/HT207055.
Customize the Touch Bar
In the Finder and in many apps, such as Mail and Safari, you can customize the buttons in the
Touch Bar. You can also customize the Control Strip. Choose View > Customize Touch Bar to add,
delete, or rearrange items in the Touch Bar.
When you’re customizing the Touch Bar, the buttons jiggle, and you see the Done button. For
example, here’s the Calculator Touch Bar, ready to be edited:
Add buttons to the Touch Bar. Drag controls to the bottom of your screen and into the
Touch Bar to add them.
When you nish, tap Done in the Touch Bar or click Done on the screen.
Rearrange buttons in the Touch Bar. While customizing the Touch Bar, drag buttons to a new
location. When you nish, tap Done.
Remove buttons from the Touch Bar. While customizing the Touch Bar, drag a button from the
Touch Bar to the screen to remove it. When you nish, tap Done.
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.
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With the Force Touch trackpad, pressure-sensing capabilities add another level of interactivity.
The trackpad provides feedback—when you drag or rotate objects, you feel a subtle vibration
when they’re aligned, allowing you to work with greater precision.
Here are some common gestures:
Click: Press anywhere on the trackpad. Or enable “Tap to click” in Trackpad
preferences, and simply tap.
Force click: Click and then press deeper. You can use force click to look up
more information—click a word to see its denition, or an address to see
a preview that you can open in Maps.
Secondary click (right click): Click with two ngers to open shortcut
menus. If “Tap to click” is enabled, tap with two ngers.
Two-nger scroll: Slide two ngers up or down to scroll.
Pinch to zoom: Pinch your thumb and nger open or closed to zoom in or
out of photos and webpages.
Swipe to navigate: Swipe left or right with two ngers to ip through
webpages, documents, and more—like turning a page in a book.
Open Launchpad: Quickly open apps in Launchpad. Pinch closed with
four or ve ngers, then click an app to open it.
Swipe between apps: To switch from one full-screen app to another,
swipe left or right with three or four ngers.
Customize your gestures. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences or click the System
Preferences icon in the Dock, then click Trackpad. In Trackpad preferences you can:
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Learn more about each gesture
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Set the pressure you prefer to use
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Decide whether to use pressure-sensing features
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Customize other trackpad features
Tip: If you nd you’re force clicking when you don’t intend to, try adjusting the click pressure
to a rmer setting in Trackpad preferences. Or change the “Look up and data detectors” option
from the “Force Click with one nger” default setting to “Tap with three ngers.”
For more information and examples of force click options, see the Apple Support article
support.apple.com/HT204352.
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Charge the battery
The MacBook Pro battery recharges whenever your MacBook Pro is connected to power.
Charge the battery. Connect your MacBook Pro to a power outlet using the included
USB-C Charge Cable and 61W or 87W USB-C Power Adapter.
You can charge your MacBook Pro using any of the Thunderbolt 3 ports on your computer. The
battery charges more quickly when the computer is o 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. The icon displays a lightning bolt when your MacBook Pro
is connected to power. Click the icon to show how much charge you have left if you keep using
your MacBook Pro as you’re currently using it.
Charged
Charging
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. You can change your
power settings in Energy Saver preferences (click the System Preferences icon in the Dock,
then click Energy Saver). If your MacBook Pro is in sleep when a device is connected to it, the
device’s battery may drain.
For more information about the internal rechargeable battery in your MacBook Pro, and for
conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries.
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Accessories
The following Apple accessories are available to connect your MacBook Pro to power, external
devices and displays, and more.
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter: Connect your
MacBook Pro to Thunderbolt 2 devices or a Thunderbolt display.
USB-C to USB Adapter: Connect your MacBook Pro to standard USB
accessories or connect a USB cable to sync and charge your iPhone, iPad,
or iPod touch.
USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter: Connect your MacBook Pro to an
HDMI display, while also connecting a standard USB device and a USB-C
charge cable to charge your MacBook Pro.
USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter: Connect your MacBook Pro to a VGA
projector or display, while also connecting a standard USB device and a
USB-C charge cable to charge your MacBook Pro.
Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at apple.com or your local Apple Store.
Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer to make sure you’re choosing the
right adapter for your MacBook Pro.
Use an external display
The Thunderbolt 3 port on your MacBook Pro supports video output. You can use an external
display, a projector, or an HDTV with your MacBook Pro.
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Connect a VGA display or projector: Use a USB-C to VGA adapter to connect the display to a
Thunderbolt 3 port on your MacBook Pro.
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Connect an HDMI display or HDTV: Use a USB-C to HDMI adapter or a USB-C to Digital AV
adapter to connect an HDMI display or HDTV to a Thunderbolt 3 port on your MacBook Pro.
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Connect a USB-C display: Connect the display to a Thunderbolt 3 port on your MacBook Pro.
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Connect a Thunderbolt display: Use a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter to
connect the Thunderbolt display to a Thunderbolt 3 port on your MacBook Pro.
Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at apple.com or your local Apple Store.
If you have an HDTV connected to an Apple TV, you can also use AirPlay to mirror your
MacBook Pro screen on your TV screen in up to 1080p HD. See AirPlay for details.
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Get started
Set up
The rst time your MacBook Pro starts up, Setup Assistant walks you through the simple steps
needed to begin using your new Mac. If you want to transfer your data from another computer,
see Migrate your data for details.
Be sure to connect to Wi-Fi, turn on Bluetooth® wireless technology, get an Apple ID, then sign in
to iCloud. Activate Siri during setup, if you want. If your MacBook Pro has the Touch Bar, you can
also set up Touch ID and Apple Pay.
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 in the menu bar, then choose a Wi-Fi network
and enter the password, if necessary.
Turn Wi-Fi on or o. Click the Wi-Fi status icon in the menu bar, then choose Turn Wi-Fi On or
Turn Wi-Fi O.
Turn Bluetooth on or o. Click the Bluetooth icon
in the menu bar, then choose Turn
Bluetooth On or Turn Bluetooth O.
Tip: If you don’t see the Wi-Fi status icon or Bluetooth icon in the menu bar, you can add
them. For Wi-Fi, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Network. Click Wi-Fi in the
list on the left, then select “Show Wi-Fi status in menu bar.” For Bluetooth, choose Apple menu >
System Preferences, click Bluetooth, then select “Show Bluetooth in menu bar.”
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Get an Apple ID. Your Apple ID is the account you use for everything you do with Apple—
including using the App Store, the iTunes Store, iCloud, iMessage, and more. Your Apple ID
consists of an email address and a password. You need only one Apple ID to use any Apple
service, on any device—whether it’s your computer, iOS device, or Apple Watch. It’s best to have
your own Apple ID and not share it—create separate Apple IDs for each family member.
If you don’t already have an Apple ID, you can create one (it’s free). Go to appleid.apple.com.
Important: If you forget your Apple ID password, you don’t need to create a new Apple ID. Just
click the Forgot link in the login window to retrieve your password.
Set up iCloud on your MacBook Pro. With iCloud, you can store all of your content—documents,
movies, music, photos, and more—in the cloud, and access it anywhere you go.
To set up iCloud, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click iCloud. In the window that
appears, enter your Apple ID and password. Then select the features you want to use. For more
about iCloud, see Access your content anywhere with iCloud.
Important: Be sure to use the same Apple ID for iCloud on all your devices.
Set up Siri. You can enable Siri on your MacBook Pro when prompted during setup. To learn how
to turn on Siri later and for information about using Siri on your Mac, see Siri.
Set up Touch ID. If your MacBook Pro has the Touch Bar and Touch ID, you can add a
ngerprint to Touch ID during setup. To set up Touch ID later or to add additional ngerprints
(up to ve total), click the System Preferences icon in the Dock, or choose Apple menu >
System Preferences. Then click Touch ID. To add a ngerprint, click and follow the
onscreen instructions.
You can also set options for how you want to use Touch ID on your MacBook Pro: to unlock your
Mac instead of entering your password, to use Apple Pay (see Apple Pay), or to purchase items
on the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store.
Tip: If two or more users use the same MacBook Pro, each one can add a ngerprint to
Touch ID to quickly unlock, authenticate, and log in to the MacBook Pro.
For more information on Touch ID, see the Apple Support article support.apple.com/HT207054.
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Set up Apple Pay. If you have a MacBook Pro with the Touch Bar, you can set up Apple Pay for
one user account on your MacBook Pro during setup. Other users can still pay with Apple Pay,
but they must complete the purchase using their iPhone or Apple Watch that’s been set up
for Apple Pay (see Apple Pay for more details). Follow the onscreen prompts to add and verify
your card. If you already use a card for iTunes purchases, you might be prompted to verify this
card rst.
To set up Apple Pay or add additional cards later, click the System Preferences icon in the
Dock, or choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Then click Wallet & Apple Pay and follow the
onscreen prompts to set up Apple Pay.
Note: The card issuer determines whether your card is eligible to use with Apple Pay, and may
ask you to provide additional information to complete the verication process. Many credit and
debit cards can be used with Apple Pay. For information about Apple Pay availability and current
credit card issuers, see the Apple Support article support.apple.com/HT204916.
Find your way around
The desktop
The rst thing you see on your MacBook Pro is the desktop, where you can quickly open apps,
search for anything on your MacBook Pro and the web, organize your les, and more.
Help menu
Menu bar
System Preferences icon
Finder icon
Dock
Wi-Fi icon
Apple menu
Finder windowThe desktop
Ask Siri.
Tip: Can’t nd the pointer? To magnify it temporarily, move your nger rapidly back and forth
on the trackpad. Or if you’re using a mouse, slide it back and forth quickly.
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Finder
The Finder is an app that’s always open. Use the Finder to organize and locate your les.
Force click a le icon to get a quick look at its contents, or force click a lename to edit it.
Open a Finder window. Click the Finder icon in the Dock at the bottom of the screen.
Use the Touch Bar. Tap buttons to move back and forth through items you’ve viewed, set view
options, and quickly look at, share, or tag an item.
Tap to see buttons for viewing and sorting options:
Tap to see sharing options:
Tap to see tags you can apply:
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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 le. Click its icon in the Dock.
Add an item to the Dock. Drag the item and drop it where you want it. Place apps to the left of
the line in the Dock, and les or folders to the right.
Remove an item from the Dock. Drag it out of the Dock until you see the word Remove. The
item isn’t removed from your MacBook Pro—just from the Dock.
See all open windows in an app. Force click an app in the Dock to access Exposé and view all
the app’s open windows.
Tip: You can make the Dock larger or smaller, add or remove items, move it to the left or right
side of the screen, or even set it to hide when you’re not using it. To change how the Dock looks,
click the System Preferences icon in the Dock, or choose Apple menu > System Preferences.
Then click Dock.
System Preferences
System Preferences is where you personalize your MacBook Pro 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 Pro. Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock, or choose
Apple menu > System Preferences. Then click the type of preference you want to set.
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Menu bar
Use the menus and icons along the top of the screen to open new windows, connect to a Wi-Fi
network, check your Wi-Fi status , change the volume , check your battery charge ,
query Siri, and more. The menu items change, depending on which app you’re using.
For more information about using Siri, see Siri.
Search Mac Help.
Open Spotlight.
Ask Siri.
View Notifications.
Spotlight
Spotlight is an easy way to nd anything on your MacBook Pro, such as documents, contacts,
calendar events, and email messages. Spotlight Suggestions oer info from Wikipedia articles,
Bing search results, news, sports, weather, stocks, movies, and other sources.
When you search with Spotlight, the preview area on the right provides search results you can
interact with—make a call, send an email message, play a song, get directions, even convert
currencies. Spotlight can provide answers to math questions or dene words, all on your desktop.
Search for anything. Click at the top right of the screen, then start typing.
Tip: Type Command–Space bar to show or hide the Spotlight search eld.
Interact with the
preview in Spotlight.
Get weather, stocks, sports,
transit info, and more.
Find your files quickly.
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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 directly in the preview. You can also double-click a
result to open it.
Open an app. Type the app name in Spotlight, then press Return.
Turn o Spotlight Suggestions. If you want Spotlight to search only for items on your
MacBook Pro, you can turn o Spotlight Suggestions in Spotlight preferences. Click the System
Preferences icon in the Dock, click Spotlight, then click to deselect Spotlight Suggestions.
Make any other changes you want to the list of categories Spotlight searches.
Note: Not all features of Spotlight Suggestions are available in all languages or regions, and
some features may vary by region.
Siri
Now you can talk to Siri on your MacBook Pro and use your voice for many tasks simply by
clicking the Siri button. For example, you can nd les, schedule meetings, change preferences,
get answers, send messages, place calls, and add items to your calendar. Siri can give you
directions (“How do I get home from here?”), provide information (“How high is Mount
Whitney?”), perform basic tasks (“Create a new list called Groceries”), and much more.
Note: To use Siri, your MacBook Pro must be connected to the Internet. Siri may not be available
in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area.
Enable Siri. Click the Siri icon in the Dock, then click Enable when prompted. If you enabled
Siri during setup, clicking the icon opens Siri. Or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock,
click Siri, then select Enable Siri. You can set other preferences in the pane, such as Language and
whether to show Siri in the menu bar.
Note: If your MacBook Pro has the Touch Bar, tap the Siri button in the Control Strip to open Siri.
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When you rst open Siri on your Mac, you’ll see a list of suggestions about how to use Siri to save
time and typing. You can also ask Siri “What can you do” at any time, or click the help button .
Speak to Siri. Click Siri in the menu bar or the Dock and start speaking. Or press and hold the
Command key and the Space bar, and speak to Siri.
Find and open les. Ask Siri to nd les and open them right from the Siri window. You can ask
by le name, by tags, or by description. For example, “Search for les Ursula sent last week,” or
“Open the spreadsheet I created last night.”
Drag and drop. Drag and drop images and locations from the Siri window into an email, text
message, or document. You can also copy and paste text.
Save Siri results. Save results from sporting events, Reminders, Clock, Stocks, Notes, Finder,
and general knowledge (Wikipedia, for example) to the Today view in Notications. Click the
plus sign in the top right of a Siri result to pin it to the Today view. To see it later, click the
Notication Center icon , then click Today. If you’re checking a sports score, for example, results
stay up to date.
Adjust the volume. Use the volume buttons on your MacBook Pro to increase or decrease the
volume while you’re interacting with Siri. If your MacBook Pro has the Touch Bar, adjust the
volume in the Control Strip.
Change the voice. Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock, click Siri, then choose an
option from the Siri Voice menu.
You’ll nd suggestions for things you can ask Siri throughout this guide—they look like this:
Ask Siri. Say something like:
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“Open the Keynote presentation I was working on last night.”
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“What time is it in Paris?”
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“What kinds of things can I ask you?”
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Notication Center
Use Notication Center to view details about your day (calendar, stocks, weather, and more) and
catch up on notications you might have missed (email, reminders, app notications, and more).
Open Notication Center. Click the Notication Center icon at the top right of the screen. Tap
Today to see what’s coming up, or Notications to review what’s come in.
Help
Help for your MacBook Pro and macOS apps is always available.
Get help. Click the Finder icon , then click the Help menu and choose Mac Help. Or type in the
search eld and choose a suggestion.
To learn more, see Mac Help.
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