MacBook Pro Essentials

MacBook Pro

Essentials

Look around your new

Mac

Get a quick intro to MacBook Pro

ports, connectors, accessories, and

other features.

Take a tour of MacBook Pro

Want to get started?

Start your MacBook Pro by lifting

the lid or connecting it to power, or

by pressing any key. Follow the

Setup Assistant prompts, and you¡¯re

up and running.

Set up your MacBook Pro

Stay in sync

Access your documents, photos,

contacts, and more on all your

devices with iCloud. And use your

MacBook Pro with your iOS and

iPadOS devices to make phone

calls, copy and paste across

devices, or create an Instant

Hotspot.

Use your MacBook Pro with iCloud

and Continuity

Unleash your creativity

Your MacBook Pro comes with apps

for everything you want to do. Edit

and share your photos. Enjoy music,

books, movies, and more. Create

presentations.

Learn about apps included with your

Mac

Discover new features

Find out about new features in

macOS, your included apps, and

your MacBook Pro.

Learn about new features on your

MacBook Pro

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the page, or enter a word or phrase in the search field. You can also

download the guide from Apple Books (where available).

If you need more help, visit the MacBook Pro Support website.

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MacBook Pro at a glance

Take a tour of MacBook Pro

Note: This guide is for the current MacBook Pro models. If you¡¯re not sure which model

you have or want to find information about other models, see the Apple Support article

Identify your MacBook Pro model.

The MacBook Pro has the following features. Not all features are available on all

MacBook Pro models.

Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports: Transfer data at Thunderbolt / USB 4 speeds (up to 40

Gbps), connect to a display (such as the Pro Display XDR), projector, and more.

MacBook Pro models with Intel processors have Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports.

The ports can also charge devices, such as an iPad or a rechargeable trackpad or

keyboard.

3.5 mm headphone jack: Plug in stereo headphones or external speakers to listen to

your favorite music or movies. On 16-inch MacBook Pro models, the speaker woofers

deliver rich bass with almost no vibration.

Microphones: Record live music, make conference calls, and mix audio on the go. The

three-microphone array on the 16-inch MacBook Pro delivers studio-quality

recordings with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming.

Touch Bar: The Touch Bar at the top of the keyboard dynamically adapts to the app

you¡¯re using. The Touch Bar is an extension of the keyboard¡ªit presents intuitive

shortcuts and application controls, when and where you need them. You can use

familiar gestures like swipe and tap in the Touch Bar. See

MacBook Pro Magic Keyboard with 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. See FaceTime.

Touch ID (the power button): Press to turn on your MacBook Pro (or just lift the lid or

press any key). When you first start up or restart, you need to log in by typing your

password. To learn more about how to use Touch ID, see

MacBook Pro Magic Keyboard with Touch Bar and Touch ID.

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 MacBook Pro trackpad.

What¡¯s included

To use your MacBook Pro, you need these two accessories, included in the box:

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