Apple Thunderbolt Display User Manual

About this manual

This manual explains how to set up and use the Apple Thunderbolt Display with any Mac that has a Thunderbolt port. It covers connecting the display, powering the MacBook Pro via the built‑in MagSafe connector, and adjusting display settings.

Additional sections cover care and safety, ergonomics, troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, and environmental information, as well as detailed product specifications.

What's inside

• Getting Started
• Setting Up Your Display
• Using Your Display
• Care and Safety
• Ergonomics
• Troubleshooting Your Display
• Learning More, Service, and Support
• Specifications
• Regulatory Compliance Information
• Apple and the Environment

Frequently asked questions

How do I connect the Apple Thunderbolt Display to my Mac?

Connect the Thunderbolt cable to your computer's Thunderbolt port, plug the power cord into a grounded outlet, and the display will turn on when the computer starts up.

How can I charge my MacBook Pro using the display?

Plug the MagSafe connector on the display into the MacBook Pro's MagSafe power port; this powers the computer and charges its battery.