Apple Macbook Retina 12 Inch Early2015 Essentials Manual

MacBook
Essentials
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Contents
4 Chapter 1:  MacBook at a glance
4 Say hello to MacBook
5 Take a tour
6 What’s included
6 Keyboard
7 Trackpad
8 Charge the battery
9 Accessories
9 Use an external display
10 Chapter 2:  Get star ted
10 Set up
11 Find your way around
17 Unlock your MacBook with Apple Watch
18 Quickly open apps
19 Multitask on your desktop
19 Access your content anywhere with iCloud
21 Use your MacBook and iOS devices together
24 Apple Pay
25 AirDrop
25 AirPrint
26 AirPlay
27 Migrate your data
28 Save space on...

41 Pages
42 Numbers
43 Keynote
44 iMovie
45 GarageBand
46 App Store
48 Chapter 4:  Find answers
48 Mac Help
49 Common questions
50 Keyboard shortcuts
51 More resources, service, and support
52 Chapter 5:  Safety, handling, and support
52 Important safety information
55 Important handling information
56 Understanding ergonomics
56 Regulatory information
57 FCC regulatory compliance
58 Canadian regulatory compliance
58 EU compliance statement
59 ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
59 Apple and the...

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MacBook at a glance
Say hello to MacBook
This guide provides the essential information you need in order to get the most from your 
MacBook. The sections described below cover the hardware features, the software setup process, 
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? Go to the next section, 
Take a tour.
Get started. Press the power button on the keyboard of your MacBook, follow...

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Take a tour
Your MacBook has the following features built in:
USB-C
 •USB-C port: Charge your computer, transfer data, connect to a display or projector, and more.
3.5 mm headphone jack
Dual mic\fophones
 •3.5 mm headphone jack: Plug in stereo headphones or a digital 5.1 surround-sound speaker 
system and experience high-quality sound while watching movies or listening to your 
favorite music.
 •Dual microphones: Talk with friends or record audio.
Power buttonFaceTime...

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What’s included
To use your MacBook, you need these two accessories, included in the box:
USB-C Charge Cable (2 m): Connect one end to your MacBook and the 
other end to the USB-C Power Adapter.
29W USB-C Power Adapter: To charge your MacBook, fully extend the 
electrical prongs on the AC plug, and plug the adapter into an AC power 
outlet. (If necessary, first insert the AC plug into the power adapter.)
For information about other accessories you can use with your...

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 •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 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.
 Tip:...

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 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.
Charge the battery
The battery in your MacBook recharges whenever the...

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Accessories
The following accessories are available to connect your MacBook to power and use it with other 
devices and displays. Use the USB port on these adapters to connect to standard USB accessories, 
including cameras and thumb drives. Connect a USB cable to sync and charge your iPhone, iPad, 
or iPod touch.
USB-C to USB Adapter: Connect your MacBook to standard USB accessories.
USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter: Connect your MacBook to an HDMI 
display, while...

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Get started
Set up
The first time you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant walks you through the simple steps 
needed to start using your new Mac. If you want to transfer your data from another computer, 
see Migrate your data for details.
To get the most out of your MacBook, be sure to connect to Wi-Fi, turn on Bluetooth® wireless 
technology, get an Apple ID, then sign in to iCloud. You can also activate Siri if you want. You can do 
these steps quickly and easily with Setup Assistant—but if...