MacBook Pro

Welcome to your MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro automatically starts up when you lift the lid. Setup Assistant helps get you up and running.

Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C): Charge your MacBook Pro and connect external storage or a display.

MacBook Pro Overview

Menu bar: Located at the top of the screen, providing access to menus and status information.

FaceTime HD camera: For video calls and photography.

Spotlight: Search for apps, documents, and more.

Control Center: Access frequently used controls like volume and brightness.

Finder: Access all your files, folders, and apps.

Dock: Easily get to the apps you use most.

System Preferences: Configure your MacBook Pro settings.

Headphone Jack: For audio output.

Touch Bar and Touch ID

Touch Bar: The Touch Bar changes based on your current application and activity. Use the Control Strip on the right side to adjust frequently used controls like volume and brightness. Tap to expand the Control Strip. Tap on the left to close it.

Touch ID (power button): Your fingerprint can unlock MacBook Pro and make purchases from the App Store, the Apple TV app, Apple Books, and websites using Apple Pay.

Multi-Touch Trackpad Gestures

Brush with two fingers on the trackpad to scroll up, down, or sideways. Swipe with two fingers to flip through web pages and documents. Click with two fingers to right-click. You can also click and then press deeper on the trackpad to Force click text and reveal more information. To learn more, choose System Preferences in the Dock, then click Trackpad.

Getting More Help

Get the MacBook Pro Essentials guide: Learn more about setting up and using your MacBook Pro in the MacBook Pro Essentials guide. To view the guide, go to support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro.

Support: For detailed information, go to support.apple.com/mac/macbook-pro. To contact Apple, go to support.apple.com/contact.

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