Apple Mac Pro (Early 2009) - Manual (Page 18)

18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
If you don’t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up, you can
do it later using Migration Assistant. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and
double-click Migration Assistant.
Step 8: Customize Your Desktop and Set Your Preferences.
You can easily make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences.
Choose Apple ( ) > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System
Preferences icon in the Dock. System Preferences is your command center for most
settings on your Mac Pro. For more information, open Mac Help and search for “System
Preferences” or for the specific preference you want to change.
Need Help Setting Up?
If you don’t see anything on your screen or you think your Mac Pro didn’t start up
properly, check the following:
 Is your Mac Pro plugged into a power source? If it’s plugged into a power strip, is the
power strip turned on?
 Is the power cord securely plugged into the back of your Mac Pro?
 Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly?
 Are the brightness and contrast of the display adjusted correctly? If the display has
brightness controls, adjust them. If the display has a power button, make sure the
display is turned on.
 If you still don’t see anything on your screen, restart your Mac Pro. Press and hold the
power (® ) button on your Mac Pro for 5 or 6 seconds, until it turns off. Press the
power (® ) button again to restart.