mac essentials

mac essentials

MacBook
Essentials

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Chapter 1:  Welcome

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Chapter 2:  MacBook at a glance

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Chapter 3:  Get started

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Chapter 4:  MacBook basics

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Chapter 5:  Apps

Say hello to MacBook
Take a tour
What’s included
Trackpad
Keyboard
Accessories
Set up
Find your way around
Quickly open apps
Charge the battery
Migrate your data
Use your MacBook
Access all your content, anywhere with iCloud
Use your MacBook and iOS devices together
Wirelessly share, print, and play
Make video calls with FaceTime
Use an external display
Back up and restore
Get answers
About Apps
Safari
Mail
Calendar
Messages
Maps
Spotlight
iTunes
Photos, iMovie, and GarageBand
Pages, Numbers, and Keynote



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Chapter 6:  Safety, handling, and support
Important safety information
Important handling information
Understanding ergonomics
Apple and the environment
Learning more, service, and support
FCC compliance
Canadian regulatory compliance
Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity
ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
Disposal and recycling information
Software License Agreement

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Welcome

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Say hello to MacBook

MacBook is the ultimate in portability—it’s made to take with you wherever you go.

Take a look around. Want a quick tour of the features of your MacBook? Go to Take a tour.
Get started. Press the power button and you’re up and running. For tips on setting up, see Set up.
See what you can do. Print and share files, play music, and more. Find out how easy it is in
Use your MacBook.
…And of course, have fun. MacBook is loaded with apps—go to About Apps to get inspired.



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MacBook at a glance

Take a tour

Your MacBook has the following features built in:
USB-C

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