MacBook Pro
Getting Started Guide
Look around your new Mac
Get a quick intro to the ports, camera, keyboard, and other features of your MacBook Pro.
Set up your Mac
Start your MacBook Pro by lifting the lid or by pressing any key. Follow the Setup Assistant prompts, and you’re up and running.
If you’re coming from a Windows PC
Learn what things are called on your Mac, where to find your files, how to right-click, and how your MacBook Pro can do everything your Windows PC did—and more.
Make your Mac your own
Personalize your MacBook Pro by adjusting the look and feel of macOS, customizing the dock and menu bar, optimizing for efficiency, and more.
Ready to go out of the box
Your MacBook Pro comes with many apps already installed and even more available for download in the App Store. Learn about some key apps that help you stay connected, get creative, and be productive.
Discover what’s new
Check out the Mac User Guide to find out what’s new in macOS 27, including the latest features and apps.
New features for macOS 27 Golden Gate
This MacBook Pro Getting Started Guide is for the current MacBook Pro models. To explore the guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page, or enter a word or phrase in the search field.
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