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... Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Air 26 Basic Features of Your MacBook Air 28 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Air 30 Ports on Your MacBook Air 32 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 34 Running Your MacBook Air on Battery Power 35 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Problem, Meet Solution 40 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Air 44 Using Apple Hardware Test Contents 5
... Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Air 26 Basic Features of Your MacBook Air 28 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Air 30 Ports on Your MacBook Air 32 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 34 Running Your MacBook Air on Battery Power 35 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Problem, Meet Solution 40 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Air 44 Using Apple Hardware Test Contents 5
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45 Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS X 49 Reinstalling Software Using the MacBook Air SuperDrive 51 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 53 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 53 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 4: Last, but Not Least 58 Important Safety Information 60 Important Handling Information 62 Understanding Ergonomics 64 Apple and the Environment 65 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 70 Index 6 Contents
45 Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS X 49 Reinstalling Software Using the MacBook Air SuperDrive 51 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 53 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 53 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 4: Last, but Not Least 58 Important Safety Information 60 Important Handling Information 62 Understanding Ergonomics 64 Apple and the Environment 65 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 70 Index 6 Contents
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...8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 35. Apple may be found on purchasing a MacBook Air. Many answers to questions can identify one or more Mac or Windows computers to its system software, so the images shown in ... applications and content from the Internet and not migrating information from another Mac, you can follow the basic instructions to set up your MacBook Air quickly. Â If you want to migrate information from another Mac or get content from what you see "Getting Answers" on page...
...8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 35. Apple may be found on purchasing a MacBook Air. Many answers to questions can identify one or more Mac or Windows computers to its system software, so the images shown in ... applications and content from the Internet and not migrating information from another Mac, you can follow the basic instructions to set up your MacBook Air quickly. Â If you want to migrate information from another Mac or get content from what you see "Getting Answers" on page...
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... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 You can also use the optional MacBook Air SuperDrive, an external optical disc drive. You can easily access this software, as well as install applications and access data from other optical discs, using ... Adapter AC plug 45W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Important: Remove the protective film covering the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your MacBook Air doesn't have an optical disc drive, it does include DVD discs with important software.
... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 You can also use the optional MacBook Air SuperDrive, an external optical disc drive. You can easily access this software, as well as install applications and access data from other optical discs, using ... Adapter AC plug 45W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Important: Remove the protective film covering the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your MacBook Air doesn't have an optical disc drive, it does include DVD discs with important software.
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... the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter  Turning on the back left side of your MacBook Air and using it right away. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up,...configure a user account and other settings  Setting up quickly and start using the trackpad  Using Setup Assistant to the MacBook Air and charge the battery. Setting Up Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air is designed so that you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Step 1: Plug in .
... the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter  Turning on the back left side of your MacBook Air and using it right away. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up,...configure a user account and other settings  Setting up quickly and start using the trackpad  Using Setup Assistant to the MacBook Air and charge the battery. Setting Up Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air is designed so that you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Step 1: Plug in .
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... sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is seated firmly. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 To extend the reach of your MacBook Air, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. Plug the other end into a power...
... sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is seated firmly. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 To extend the reach of your MacBook Air, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. Plug the other end into a power...
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If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Air. You will hear a tone when you turn on or start up. After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. Step 2: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Air doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to start up" on page 42. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Air. You will hear a tone when you turn on or start up. After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. Step 2: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Air doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to start up" on page 42. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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...and exit Setup Assistant. Â To do a setup with (see "Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing" on your MacBook Air, you don't use Setup Assistant to complete the setup. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Note: If you can also migrate information from another Mac that has an optical disc drive to the... "Do You Already Own a Mac?" Note: If you can do it later using Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet information and set up your MacBook Air: 1 In the...
...and exit Setup Assistant. Â To do a setup with (see "Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing" on your MacBook Air, you don't use Setup Assistant to complete the setup. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Note: If you can also migrate information from another Mac that has an optical disc drive to the... "Do You Already Own a Mac?" Note: If you can do it later using Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet information and set up your MacBook Air: 1 In the...
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You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Air. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Dock Finder icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go System Preferences icon Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Step 4: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Air. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Dock Finder icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go System Preferences icon Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Step 4: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
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...or Windows Vista computer. Use this other computer to: Â Migrate information to your MacBook Air with another Mac or Windows computer that has an optical disc drive and is a Mac (see "Migrating Information to... Your MacBook Air" on page 16) Â Share the contents of DVDs or CDs (see "Sharing Discs with... same wired or wireless network. Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing You can partner your MacBook Air, if the other computer is on page 49) The computer with the optical drive can partner with more than...
...or Windows Vista computer. Use this other computer to: Â Migrate information to your MacBook Air with another Mac or Windows computer that has an optical disc drive and is a Mac (see "Migrating Information to... Your MacBook Air" on page 16) Â Share the contents of DVDs or CDs (see "Sharing Discs with... same wired or wireless network. Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing You can partner your MacBook Air, if the other computer is on page 49) The computer with the optical drive can partner with more than...
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... the Install Assistant that came with your MacBook Air to . On the next screen, choose your MacBook Air. Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that starts automatically. Choose the same network for your MacBook Air during setup. 2 On your MacBook Air, follow the Setup Assistant onscreen instructions until... you want to your MacBook Air: 1 Configure the other Mac (see what wireless network you're connected to...
... the Install Assistant that came with your MacBook Air to . On the next screen, choose your MacBook Air. Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that starts automatically. Choose the same network for your MacBook Air during setup. 2 On your MacBook Air, follow the Setup Assistant onscreen instructions until... you want to your MacBook Air: 1 Configure the other Mac (see what wireless network you're connected to...
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7 On the other Mac for anything else until the migration is complete. 18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Don't use the other Mac, enter the six-digit passcode displayed in Setup Assistant on your MacBook Air. 8 Click Continue to start the migration.
7 On the other Mac for anything else until the migration is complete. 18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Don't use the other Mac, enter the six-digit passcode displayed in Setup Assistant on your MacBook Air. 8 Click Continue to start the migration.
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... bar to see what network you want to partner with. Read the next section for more information. Â Attach the MacBook Air SuperDrive (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to . Sharing Discs with several applications installed, including the iLife '08 suite. Getting Additional Information onto Your...
... bar to see what network you want to partner with. Read the next section for more information. Â Attach the MacBook Air SuperDrive (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to . Sharing Discs with several applications installed, including the iLife '08 suite. Getting Additional Information onto Your...
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2 On the other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive." If you want other Mac, choose Apple () > System Preferences and then open Sharing. 3 In the Sharing panel, select "DVD or CD Sharing" in the Service list. To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a Windows computer: 1 Make sure your MacBook Air and the Windows computer are on the same wireless network. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
2 On the other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive." If you want other Mac, choose Apple () > System Preferences and then open Sharing. 3 In the Sharing panel, select "DVD or CD Sharing" in the Service list. To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a Windows computer: 1 Make sure your MacBook Air and the Windows computer are on the same wireless network. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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... Sharing control panel. 3 Select "Enable DVD or CD Sharing." If you try to shut down the other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your MacBook Air to use . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 21 If you see a message telling you that the disc is using it, you normally would once it... the other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to use the DVD or CD. 4 On your MacBook Air, select the Remote Disc when it becomes available. To proceed, click Continue. If you want other computer, insert a DVD or CD into the optical disc...
... Sharing control panel. 3 Select "Enable DVD or CD Sharing." If you try to shut down the other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your MacBook Air to use . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 21 If you see a message telling you that the disc is using it, you normally would once it... the other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to use the DVD or CD. 4 On your MacBook Air, select the Remote Disc when it becomes available. To proceed, click Continue. If you want other computer, insert a DVD or CD into the optical disc...
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...open , press the power (®) button or any key on the front of your MacBook Air starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep If you'll be away from the menu bar. Â Press the... it, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Air for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it down. When your MacBook Air wakes from the hard disk. When the computer is already open it to wake your...
...open , press the power (®) button or any key on the front of your MacBook Air starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep If you'll be away from the menu bar. Â Press the... it, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Air for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it down. When your MacBook Air wakes from the hard disk. When the computer is already open it to wake your...
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... or two, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Air, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. To shut down . Shutting Down Your MacBook Air If you plan to store your MacBook Air for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely.
... or two, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Air, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. To shut down . Shutting Down Your MacBook Air If you plan to store your MacBook Air for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely.
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Air Ambient light sensor iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Mono speaker (under keyboard) Battery (built-in) Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver ® ® Power button 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air
Basic Features of Your MacBook Air Ambient light sensor iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Mono speaker (under keyboard) Battery (built-in) Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver ® ® Power button 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air