Thunderbolt Display and MacBook Pro Basics -Download Document

LOGIN

You will log onto the computer using your NetID and password. We will help you get your bookmarks, settings and the virtual machine (if applicable) set up for you to use.

THUNDERBOLT DISPLAY AND POWER

The Display has two plugs, one is the magnetic power cable, and the other is the display connector. Display connector, symbol should be on top when connecting to MacBook. Power connector, light will come on after connected.

WIRELESS MOUSE AND KEYBOARD

The Wireless Keyboard & Magic Mouse are paired to a specific computer. They are all bundled together in a laptop bag and marked so you can easily keep them together.

There is a switch on the bottom of the mouse to turn it off and the keyboard has a power button on the right side. Turn them off before packing them into the laptop case to conserve battery power. A wired mouse & keyboard are available if you  prefer it instead.

VIRTUAL MACHINE

Should you need Windows, your MacBook will be set up with a virtual machine. Locate the VirtualBox icon in the dock to start Windows. You will log into windows exactly as you do when you start up the computer. Once you’ve started the virtual machine you can use Windows normally and it will work as you expect it to. This is how you will be able to use Aleph and Internet Explorer and any other Windows based programs you need.

BROWSERS AND BOOKMARKS

Each computer has the most commonly used browsers: Safari, Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer is only available through the Windows Virtual Machine. Basic bookmarks and home page have been set and can be changed if needed.

DISPLAY PREFERENCES

Under System Preferences you can change how the Thunderbolt display works. By default it is your second monitor and you just drag the windows on the screen over from the MacBook to the Thunderbolt. If you wish to have the information on your screen mirrored on the Thunderbolt you can easily change that.

Basic Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

This is a list of shortcuts that most people use often on a computer. (⌘ is the Command Key)

⌘ + Q = Quit
⌘ + W = Close window
⌘ + O = Open a file in your application
⌘ + P = Print
⌘ + C = Copy
⌘ + V = Paste
⌘ + X = Cut
⌘ + S = Save
⌘ + Z = Undo
⌘ + A = Select All
⌘ + Opt + Esc = Force Quit (Similar to Ctrl + Alt + Del on a PC)

For information on how to make the most of the trackpad, check out the video demonstrations here: http://www.apple.com/osx/what-is/gestures.html

Should you need additional information, help or general troubleshooting help please contact Connie at 4-2874 or willow1@utk.edu

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