Apple Macbook Retina 12 Inch Early2015 Essentials Manual

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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 your MacBook
29 Back up and restore
30 Chapter 3:  Apps
30 Included apps
31 Safari
32 Mail
33 Notes
34 Messages
35 Calendar
36 Photos
37 iTunes
38 FaceTime
39 Maps
40 iBooks
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							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 environment
59 Regional disposal and recycling information
60 Software License Agreement
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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 the Setup 
Assistant prompts, and you’re up and running. See Set up and Migrate your data for more details.
Stay in sync. Access your documents, photos, music, apps, contacts, and calendars across all your 
devices with iCloud. And use your MacBook 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 and get your questions answered. Go to Mac Help .
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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 camera
Force Touch trackpa\f
 •FaceTime camera: Make FaceTime video calls or take pictures and video. If the light is glowing, 
the camera is on. For more information, see FaceTime.
 •Power button: Press and hold for three seconds to turn your MacBook on or off, or press to put 
it to sleep.
 •Force Touch trackpad: Control your MacBook 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, 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 MacBook, see  Accessories.
Keyboard
The function keys on the keyboard provide shortcuts for common functions, such as increasing 
the volume or screen brightness. 
Power button
Function (Fn) key
Function keys (F1 to F1\f)
 •Power button: Press and hold  for 3 seconds to turn your MacBook on or off. Press  to put 
MacBook 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, including all your 
spaces and open windows.
 •Launchpad key (F4): Press  to instantly see all the apps on your MacBook. Click an app to 
open it.
 •Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6): Press  or  to increase or decrease the brightness of 
the keyboard.
 •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.
 •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: Press the Fn key twice to turn on dictation, which lets you dictate text wherever you can 
type it (for example, in Messages, Mail, Pages, and many other apps). 
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).
Trackpad
You can do a lot on your MacBook 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
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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 MacBook is connected to power.
Charge the battery. Connect your MacBook to a power outlet using the included cable and 
USB-C Power Adapter. You’ll hear a chime that indicates the battery is charging. The battery 
recharges more quickly when the computer is off 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. Click the icon to show how much power you have left if you 
keep using your MacBook 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 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, and for 
conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries .
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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 also connecting a standard USB device and connecting a 
USB-C charging cable to charge your MacBook.
USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter: Connect your MacBook to a VGA display, 
while also connecting a standard USB device and connecting a USB-C 
charging cable to charge your MacBook.
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.
Note:  Some USB accessories are not supported.
Use an external display
The USB-C port on your MacBook supports video output. You can use an external display, a 
projector, or an HDTV with your MacBook.
 •Connect a VGA display or projector: Use a USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter to connect the display 
to the USB-C port on your MacBook. 
 •Connect an HDMI display or HDTV: Use a USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter to connect the 
HDMI display or HDTV to the USB-C port on your MacBook. 
 •Connect a USB-C display: Connect the display to the USB-C port on your MacBook.
If you have an HDTV connected to an Apple TV, you can also use AirPlay to mirror your MacBook 
screen on your TV screen in up to 1080p HD. See AirPlay for details.
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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 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 off. Click the Wi-Fi status icon 
 in the menu bar, then choose Turn Wi-Fi On or 
Turn Wi-Fi Off.
Turn Bluetooth on or off. Click the Bluetooth icon 
 in the menu bar, then choose Turn 
Bluetooth On or Turn Bluetooth Off.
 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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