Apple Macbook Pro Late2016 Essentials Manual

							MacBook Pro
Essentials
for MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3
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							Contents
4 Chapter 1:  MacBook Pro a t 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 find 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 fingertips. 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\f
 •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
Thunderbo\ft 3 (U\bB-C)
 •3.5 mm headphone jack: Plug in stereo headphones or external speakers to listen to your 
favorite music or movies.
 •Microphones: Talk with friends or record audio (models with the Touch Bar have three 
microphones; other models have two microphones).
Touch ID (power button)FaceT\fme HD cameraTouch Bar
Force Touch trac\bpadM\fcrophones
 •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 .
 •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 .
 •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 .
 •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 F1\f)
 •Power button: Press and hold  for 3 seconds to turn your MacBook Pro on or 6 seconds to 
turn it off. Press  to put it to sleep. 
 •Brightness keys (F1, F2): Press  or  to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen.
 •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  to instantly see all the apps on your MacBook Pro. Click an app to 
open it.
 •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.
 •Mute key (F10): Press  to mute the sound from the built-in speakers or 3.5 mm 
headphone jack.
 •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 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 fingerprint 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) \fey
Touch Bar
Use the Touch ID (power button). Press to turn on your MacBook Pro (or just lift the lid). When 
you first 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 first log in, you can place your finger 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 off 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 e\fpand 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 finish, 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.
Use the Esc button. The Esc button usually appears on the left side of the Touch Bar, in the same 
place the Esc key appears on traditional keyboards. For more information, see the Apple Support 
article support.apple.com/HT207358.
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 efficiently. 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 find 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 finish, 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 finish, 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 finish, tap Done.
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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. 
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 definition, or an address to see 
a preview that you can open in Maps.
Secondary click (right click): Click with two fingers to open shortcut 
menus. If “Tap to click” is enabled, tap with two fingers.
Two-finger scroll: Slide two fingers up or down to scroll.
Pinch to zoom: Pinch your thumb and finger open or closed to zoom in or 
out of photos and webpages.
Swipe to navigate: Swipe left or right with two fingers to flip through 
webpages, documents, and more—like turning a page in a book.
Open Launchpad: Quickly open apps in Launchpad. Pinch closed with 
four or five fingers, 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 fingers.
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:
 •Learn more about each gesture
 •Set the pressure you prefer to use
 •Decide whether to use pressure-sensing features
 •Customize other trackpad features
 Tip: If you find you’re force clicking when you don’t intend to, try adjusting the click pressure 
to a firmer setting in Trackpad preferences. Or change the “Look up and data detectors” option 
from the “Force Click with one finger” default setting to “Tap with three fingers.”
For more information and examples of force click options, see the Apple Support article 
support.apple.com/HT204352.
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