Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) User Manual

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Chapter 1 MacBook Pro at a glance 10TrackpadYou can do a lot on your MacBook Pro using simple trackpad gestures—scroll through webpages, zoom in

Chapter 1 MacBook Pro at a glance 11Charge the batteryThe MacBook Pro battery recharges whenever your MacBook Pro is connected to power.Charge t

Chapter 1 MacBook Pro at a glance 12AccessoriesThe following Apple accessories are available to connect your MacBook Pro to power, external devi

Chapter 1 MacBook Pro at a glance 13 •Connect a VGA display or projector: Use a USB-C to VGA adapter to connect the display to a Thunderbolt 3 p

2 14Get startedSet upThe rst time your MacBook Pro starts up, Setup Assistant walks you through the simple steps needed to begin using your new Mac

Chapter 2 Get started 15Get an Apple ID. Your Apple ID is the account you use for everything you do with Apple—including using the App Store, th

Chapter 2 Get started 16Set 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 Ma

Chapter 2 Get started 17FinderThe Finder is an app that’s always open. Use the Finder to organize and locate your les. Force click a le icon

Chapter 2 Get started 18The DockThe Dock, at the bottom of the screen, is a convenient place to keep the apps and documents you use frequently.G

Chapter 2 Get started 19Menu barUse the menus and icons along the top of the screen to open new windows, connect to a Wi-Fi network, check your

Contents4 Chapter 1: MacBook Pro at a glance4 Say hello to MacBook Pro5 Take a tour6 What’s included6 Keyboard7 Keyboard with the Touch Bar and

Chapter 2 Get started 20Preview your results. Click a search result and view it in the preview on the right. Sometimes that’s all you need to do

Chapter 2 Get started 21When 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

Chapter 2 Get started 22Notication CenterUse Notication Center to view details about your day (calendar, stocks, weather, and more) and catch

Chapter 2 Get started 23Unlock your MacBook Pro with Apple WatchUse your authenticated Apple Watch to automatically unlock your sleeping MacBook

Chapter 2 Get started 24Quickly open appsYour MacBook Pro comes with apps for all the things you love to do—browse the web, check email, share p

Chapter 2 Get started 25Multitask on your desktopThe Tabs feature is available in most apps that support multiple windows, such as Pages, Number

Chapter 2 Get started 26iCloud also keeps everything up to date on your devices. So if you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, just sign in to

Chapter 2 Get started 27Use your MacBook Pro and iOS devices togetherContinuityWith Continuity, you can seamlessly move among your iOS devices a

Chapter 2 Get started 28Universal ClipboardCopy content from one device, and paste it into another nearby device within a short period of time.

Chapter 2 Get started 29Text messagesSend and receive SMS and MMS text messages right from your MacBook Pro. When friends and family text you, y

50 Pages52 Numbers53 Keynote55 iMovie56 GarageBand58 App Store59 Chapter 4: Find answers59 Mac Help60 Common questions61 Keyboard shortcuts

Chapter 2 Get started 30Apple PayYou can make easy, secure, and private purchases on websites using Apple Pay on your MacBook Pro. With Apple Pa

Chapter 2 Get started 31AirDropAirDrop makes it easy to share les with nearby Mac computers and iOS devices. The devices don’t need to share th

Chapter 2 Get started 32AirPrintYou can use AirPrint to print wirelessly to: •An AirPrint-enabled printer on your Wi-Fi network •A network print

Chapter 2 Get started 33Play web videos without showing your desktop. When you nd a web video with an AirPlay icon , click the icon, then sele

Chapter 2 Get started 34Transfer using Ethernet. To migrate over Ethernet, use a USB-C to Ethernet adapter (available separately) to connect the

Chapter 2 Get started 35Back up and restoreTo keep your les safe, it’s important to back up your MacBook Pro regularly. The easiest way to bac

3 36AppsIncluded appsYour MacBook Pro comes with a collection of great apps for things you do every day, like surng the web, sending mail and messa

Chapter 3 Apps 37SafariSafari is the fastest, safest, and most energy-ecient way to surf the web on your MacBook Pro.Start searching. Click the

Chapter 3 Apps 38See what’s open on each of your devices. You can see open webpages on all your devices that are signed in to the same iCloud ac

Chapter 3 Apps 39MailMail lets you manage all your email accounts from a single app. It works with most popular email services, such as iCloud,

1 4MacBook Pro at a glanceSay hello to MacBook ProThis guide provides the essential information you need in order to get the most from your MacBook

Chapter 3 Apps 40 Tip: To quickly delete a message in your inbox, swipe left across the message with two ngers on the trackpad, then click . Or

Chapter 3 Apps 41Share a note. You can invite people to view and edit your notes by sharing them. Click the People button and select a method f

Chapter 3 Apps 42 Tip: You can also send and receive SMS and MMS messages on your MacBook Pro, so you can text friends with an iPhone from your

Chapter 3 Apps 43CalendarNever miss an appointment with Calendar. Keep track of your busy schedule by creating multiple calendars, and manage th

Chapter 3 Apps 44Share across your devices and with others. When you’re signed in to iCloud, your calendars are kept up to date on all your Macs

Chapter 3 Apps 45See who’s in your photo albums. The People feature automatically organizes your photo library by people in your photos. The Peo

Chapter 3 Apps 46Tune in. Click Radio to tune in to Beats 1 live or listen to any episode from the Beats 1 family of shows. Explore the wide var

Chapter 3 Apps 47Leave a message. If your FaceTime video call is declined or unanswered, click Message to send an iMessage.Make a phone call. If

Chapter 3 Apps 48Let iPhone show you the way. Click Directions to nd the best route to your destination, then click the Share button to send

Chapter 3 Apps 49iBooksUse iBooks to read and organize your library of books, and to purchase new books on your MacBook Pro.A bookshelf right on

Chapter 1 MacBook Pro at a glance 5Take a tourThis guide is for MacBook Pro models with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C). (Not all features are available o

Chapter 3 Apps 50 Tip: Change to Night mode to read more easily in low-light situations. Choose View > Theme, then choose Night. Or click the

Chapter 3 Apps 51Flow text around graphics. When you add an image to a text document, the text ows automatically around the image. You can ne-

Chapter 3 Apps 52NumbersUse Numbers to create attractive and powerful spreadsheets on your MacBook Pro. More than 30 Apple-designed templates gi

Chapter 3 Apps 53Use the Touch Bar. Tap Format, Autoll, or Formula to display the options shown below. Tap text style and format buttons to dis

Chapter 3 Apps 54Practice makes perfect. To rehearse your presentation, choose Play > Rehearse Slideshow. You’ll see each slide along with yo

Chapter 3 Apps 55iMovieiMovie lets you turn your home videos into beautiful movies and Hollywood-style trailers that you can share with a few qu

Chapter 3 Apps 56Use the Touch Bar. Tap to Favorite or Reject any clip in the browser, making it easy to nd the clip later or hide it from view

Chapter 3 Apps 57Learn to play. GarageBand comes with built-in lessons to start learning piano and guitar. Open the Lesson Store in the Project

Chapter 3 Apps 58App StoreSearch the App Store to nd and download apps, and get the latest updates for your apps.Find the perfect app. Know exa

4 59Find answersMac HelpMac Help has a lot more information about how to use your MacBook Pro.Get help. Click the Finder icon in the Dock, then cl

Chapter 1 MacBook Pro at a glance 6What’s includedTo use your MacBook Pro, you need these two accessories, included in the box:USB-C Charge Cabl

Chapter 4 Find answers 60Find out what’s new. Click the Help menu, then choose “What’s New in macOS” to nd out more about the latest features o

Chapter 4 Find answers 61Keyboard shortcutsYou can press key combinations to do things on your MacBook Pro that you’d normally do with a trackpa

Chapter 4 Find answers 62More resources, service, and supportYou can nd more information about your MacBook Pro in System Report, in Apple Diag

5 63Safety, handling, and supportImportant safety informationWARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in re, electric sho

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 64Navigation. Maps, directions, and location-based apps depend on data services. These data services are

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 6561W USB-C Power Adapter specications: •Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz, single phase •Line Voltage: 100 to 240

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 66Important handling informationOperating environment. Operating your MacBook Pro outside these ranges m

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 67Understanding ergonomicsWhen you use the keyboard and mouse, your shoulders should be relaxed. Your up

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 68Regulatory informationRegulatory information, certication, and compliance marks specic to MacBook Pr

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 69Canadian regulatory complianceThis device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s)

Chapter 1 MacBook Pro at a glance 7 •Media keys (F7, F8, F9): Press to rewind, to play or pause, or to fast-forward a song, movie, or slid

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 70ENERGY STAR® compliance statementAs an ENERGY STAR partner, Apple has determined that standard congur

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 71European Union—Disposal InformationThe symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations

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Chapter 1 MacBook Pro at a glance 8Use the Touch Bar. The Touch Bar is integrated into many macOS apps to give you handy shortcuts for the tasks

Chapter 1 MacBook Pro at a glance 9Explore and experiment. Tap around to see what you can accomplish quickly and eciently. It’s often easier to