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AirDrop
AirDrop makes it easy to share files with nearby Mac computers and iOS devices. The devices 
don’t need to share the same Apple ID.
Note:  AirDrop for iOS requires devices that have the Lightning connector and iOS 7 or later. 
Not all older Macs support AirDrop (for a list of supported Macs, see the Apple Support article 
support.apple.com/HT203106).
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 
him or her.
Send a file from an app. While using an app like Pages or Preview, click the Share button 
 and 
choose AirDrop. 
Control who can send items to you using AirDrop. Click the Finder icon 
 in the Dock, click 
AirDrop in the sidebar, then click “Allow me to be discovered by” and choose an option.
When you send a file to someone, the recipient can choose whether or not to accept the file. 
When someone sends you a file, you can find it in the Downloads folder on your MacBook Pro.
 Tip: If you don’t see the recipient in the AirDrop window, make sure both devices have 
AirDrop and Bluetooth turned on and are within 30 feet (9 meters) of each other. If the recipient 
is using an older Mac, try clicking the “Don’t see who you’re looking for?” link.
To learn more about AirDrop, go to Mac Help (see Mac Help). 
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AirPrint
You can use AirPrint to print wirelessly to:
 •An AirPrint-enabled printer on your Wi-Fi network
 •A network printer or printer shared by another Mac on your Wi-Fi network
 •A printer connected to the USB port of an AirPort base station
Print to an AirPrint printer. When you print from an app, click the Printer pop-up menu in the 
Print dialog, then choose a printer in the Nearby Printers list. 
Can’t find the printer you’re looking for? Make sure it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi network 
as your MacBook Pro. If it’s connected and you still don’t see it, try adding it: Click the System 
Preferences icon  in the Dock, click Printers & Scanners, then click Add . (You may have to 
temporarily connect the printer to your MacBook Pro using a USB cable.)
For a list of AirPrint-enabled printers and other supported printers, see the Apple Support articles 
support.apple.com/HT201311 and support.apple.com/HT201465 .
To learn more about AirPrint, go to Mac Help (see Mac Help). 
AirPlay
Show whatever’s on your MacBook Pro on the big screen using AirPlay Mirroring. To mirror 
the MacBook Pro screen on your TV screen or to use the HDTV as a second display, connect 
your HDTV to Apple TV and make sure the Apple TV is on the same Wi-Fi network as your 
MacBook Pro. You can also play web videos directly on your HDTV without showing what’s on 
your desktop—handy when you want to play a movie but keep your work private.
Mirror your desktop using AirPlay Mirroring. Click the AirPlay icon  in the menu bar, then 
choose your Apple TV. When an AirPlay display is active, the icon turns blue.
In some cases, you can use an AirPlay display even if your MacBook Pro isn’t on the same Wi-Fi 
network as Apple TV (called peer-to-peer AirPlay). To use peer-to-peer AirPlay, you need an 
Apple TV (3rd generation rev A, model A1469 or later) with Apple TV software 7.0 or later.
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Play web videos without showing your desktop. When you find a web video with an AirPlay 
icon 
, click the icon, then select your Apple TV. 
 Tip: If the image doesn’t fit your HDTV screen when you mirror the screen, adjust the  
desktop size for the best picture. Click the AirPlay icon 
, then choose an option under  
“Match Desktop Size To.”
Apple TV is sold separately at apple.com or your local Apple Store.
To learn more about AirPlay, go to Mac Help (see Mac Help). To learn more about using a second 
display with your MacBook Pro, see Use an external display .
Migrate your data
It’s easy to move your files and settings from another Mac or PC to your MacBook Pro. You can 
transfer information from an old computer to your MacBook Pro wirelessly, from a Time Machine 
or other USB storage device, or with an Ethernet cable and adapters.
 Tip: For best results, make sure your MacBook Pro is running the latest version of macOS. To 
check for software updates, click the App Store icon  in the Dock, then click Updates in the 
App Store toolbar.
Transfer wirelessly. 
To transfer the data when you first set up your MacBook Pro, use Setup 
Assistant. To transfer data later, you can use Migration Assistant. Open a Finder window, go to 
Applications > Utilities, then double-click Migration Assistant to do a wireless migration. Follow 
the onscreen instructions.
 Tip: To transfer the information wirelessly from your old computer to your MacBook Pro, make 
sure both computers are connected to the same network. Keep both computers near each other 
throughout the migration process.
If you used Time Machine to back up your files from another Mac to a storage device (such 
as an AirPort Time Capsule or an external disk), you can copy the files from the device to your 
MacBook Pro. For more information about Time Machine backups, see Back up and restore.
Copy files from a USB storage device. Connect the AirPort Time Capsule or other storage device 
to your MacBook Pro using an adapter, such as the USB-C to USB Adapter (see Accessories). Then 
manually drag files to your MacBook Pro.
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Transfer using Ethernet. To migrate over Ethernet, use a USB-C to Ethernet adapter (available 
separately) to connect the Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro. Connect the other end of the 
Ethernet cable to your other computer (you might need another adapter, if your computer 
doesn’t have an Ethernet port). Before migrating your data using Ethernet, make sure your 
MacBook Pro battery is fully charged.
For complete details about all the migration methods, see the Apple Support article 
support.apple.com/HT204754.
Save space on your MacBook Pro
macOS Sierra frees up space if you’re running out of room on your MacBook Pro and helps you 
save space as you work. You can set options to free up even more space on your MacBook Pro.
Optimize storage. Set options in the Recommendations pane. Go to Apple menu > About This 
Mac, click Storage, then click Manage. When your Mac is low on storage, you’ll see an alert that 
will open the Recommendations pane.
Set options to:
 •Store in iCloud: 
 •Store files in iCloud, where they stay secure and available. You can turn on iCloud Drive to 
store files on your desktop and in your Documents folder in iCloud.
 •Turn on iCloud Photo Library to store items from the Photos app in iCloud.
Even though your files are stored in the cloud, you can access them right where you left them 
on your MacBook Pro. For more information, see Access your content anywhere with iCloud .
 •Optimize Storage: Remove iTunes movies and TV shows you’ve watched, and keep only recent 
email attachments.
 •Erase Trash Automatically: Automatically erase items that have been in the Trash for more than 
30 days.
 •Reduce Clutter: Review documents and delete older ones stored on your MacBook Pro.
macOS Sierra also prevents you from downloading the same file twice in Safari, alerts you to 
remove installer software when you finish installing a new app, clears logs and caches that are 
safe to remove when you’re low on storage, and more, to help you save space as you work.
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Back up and restore
To keep your files safe, it’s important to back up your MacBook Pro regularly. The easiest way  
to back up is to use Time Machine—which is built into your MacBook Pro—with a wireless 
AirPort Time Capsule (sold separately), or an external storage device connected to your 
MacBook Pro.
Files stored in iCloud Drive and photos in iCloud Photo Library are automatically backed up to 
iCloud and don’t need to be part of your Time Machine or other backup.
Set up Time Machine. 
Make sure your MacBook Pro is on the same Wi-Fi network as your 
AirPort Time Capsule, or connect your AirPort Time Capsule or external storage device to your 
MacBook Pro. Click the System Preferences icon  in the Dock, click Time Machine, then click On. 
Select the drive you want to use for backup, and you’re all set.
Time Machine:
 •Automatically backs up everything on your MacBook Pro, including system files, apps, 
accounts, preferences, music, photos, movies, and documents.
 •Remembers how everything 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 MacBook Pro from a Time Machine backup. So if anything happens to 
your MacBook Pro, your files and settings are safe and sound.
To learn more about backing up and restoring your MacBook Pro, go to Mac Help (see Mac Help) 
and search for “Time Machine,” “external storage device,” “backup,” or “restore.” To learn more 
about AirPort Time Capsule, go to www.apple.com/airport-time-capsule .
AirPort Time Capsule is sold separately at apple.com or your local Apple Store.
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Apps
Included apps
Your MacBook Pro comes with a collection of great apps for things you do every day, like surfing 
the web, sending mail and messages, and arranging your calendar. It also comes with apps 
like Photos, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote—so you can be creative and 
productive right from the start. The apps that come with your MacBook Pro are described in the 
following sections.
Find even more apps. Click the App Store icon  in the Dock to find apps for everything you 
want to do. See App Store to learn more.
Use the Touch Bar. 
If your MacBook Pro has the Touch Bar, you can use it to perform shortcuts for 
common tasks. Learn more in the sections that follow.
Get help for any app. Click the Help menu (in the menu bar at the top of the screen) when 
you’re using the app.
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Safari
Safari is the fastest, safest, and most energy-efficient way to surf the web on your MacBook Pro.
Start searching. Click the Smart Search field at the top of the window to see websites you visit 
most frequently. Or start typing a word or website address—Safari shows you matching websites, 
as well as Safari Suggestions for news, Wikipedia articles, iTunes music, weather forecasts, sports 
scores and player stats, stock prices, help from Apple, and nearby points of interest.
Type what you’re looking for or \fli\fk a favorite.
Spread the word. It’s easy to share a webpage on social media, save it to your bookmarks or 
reading list, or add it to Notes or Reminders. Just click the Share button 
 at the top of the 
window and choose an option.
View multiple pages in one window. Click 
 at the far right of the tab bar to open a new tab, 
then enter an address. To keep a website handy, drag its tab left to “pin” it, and it stays put in the 
tab bar.
Drag a tab to the left 
to pin it in the tab bar.
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See 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 account. Just click the Show All Tabs button 
 at the top of the 
window and scroll down if necessary.
Read without distraction. If the article you’re reading includes animations or flashy ads, you can 
use Reader view to strip out the distractions and focus on the text. Click the Reader button 
 in 
the Smart Search field (if it’s available).
 Tip: In a webpage, force click a word to see its definition or a Wikipedia article, if one is 
available. Try force clicking text in other apps, like Messages or Mail, to get more info.
Shop with Apple Pay. When you’re shopping online on a supported website, click the Apple Pay 
button to make a purchase. To complete the transaction, use Touch ID or the passcode on your 
iPhone, or double-click the side button on your unlocked Apple Watch. If your MacBook Pro has 
the Touch Bar, place your finger lightly on the Touch ID sensor to complete your purchase.
Use the Touch Bar. Tap the left or right arrow button in the Touch Bar to go backward or forward. 
Tap 
 to open a new tab.
Tap the tab scrubber in the Touch Bar to move between open tabs.
Tab scrubber
Tap the Search field  in the Touch Bar, then tap a favorite to open it. When you finish, tap  to 
return to the Touch Bar you started with.
Customize the Touch Bar to add your favorite controls (choose View > Customize Touch Bar).
For more information, see Customize the Touch Bar .
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Mail
Mail lets you manage all your email accounts from a single app. It works with most popular email 
services, such as iCloud, Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, and AOL Mail.
One-stop email. Tired of signing in to multiple websites to check your email accounts? Set 
up Mail with all your accounts so you can see all your messages in one place. Choose Mail > 
Add Account.
 Ask Siri. Say something like: “Any new mail from Laura today?”
Add events and contacts right from Mail. When Mail detects a new email address or event in 
an email message, just click Add to add it to Contacts or Calendar. Force click an address to see a 
preview of the location, which you can open in Maps.
Add names or events to your contacts or calendar  with a sin\fle click.
Never miss an email. Check the Mail icon in the Dock to see the number of unread messages. 
When you get new email, a notification also appears at the top-right of the screen so you can 
quickly preview the new messages. (Don’t want notifications? To turn them off, click the System 
Preferences icon  in the Dock, then click Notifications.)
You have unread messages.
Use the Touch Bar. Use the Touch Bar for many common tasks, like composing, replying, 
archiving, marking as junk, and flagging messages.
Customize the Touch Bar to add your favorite controls (choose View > Customize Touch Bar). For 
more information, see Customize the Touch Bar .
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 Tip: To quickly delete a message in your inbox, swipe left across the message with two fingers 
on the trackpad, then click 
. Or swipe right to mark the message as Unread.
Notes
Notes are more than just text. Add a checklist and check off items as you complete them. Or 
add photos, videos, and content from other apps, such as a web link from Safari or a location 
from Maps.
 Ask Siri. Say something like: “Create a new note.”
Check off tasks. Click the Checklist button 
 to add an interactive checklist to a note— 
perfect for completing a to-do list or working through a recipe.
Create a checklist.Drag photos and other ite\fs into your notes.
 Tip: When you’re signed in to iCloud, your notes are kept up to date on all your devices— 
so you can create a to-do list on your MacBook Pro, then check off items on your iPhone while 
you’re on the go.
Add photos, videos, and more. Drag a photo, video, PDF, or other document from the desktop, 
the Finder, or an app to a note.
Sort notes. You can sort your notes by Date Edited, Date Created, or Title. Select “All iCloud,” 
“Notes,” or a folder, then choose Notes > Preferences and select a “Sort notes by” option.
Lock a note. To lock a note with a password, choose Notes > Preferences, then click Set Password. 
Then select the note you want to lock, and choose File > Lock This Note. You can unlock a note 
using Touch ID. Choose Notes > Preferences, then select Use Touch ID.
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