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...: 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. You can easily access this software, as well as install applications and access data from other optical discs, using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer. You can also use the optional MacBook Air SuperDrive, an external optical disc drive. About...
...: 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. You can easily access this software, as well as install applications and access data from other optical discs, using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer. You can also use the optional MacBook Air SuperDrive, an external optical disc drive. About...
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.... When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is seated firmly. If you first connect the power adapter to your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. To extend the reach of your MacBook Air, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to remove it is plugged into a power outlet. First pull the...
.... When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is seated firmly. If you first connect the power adapter to your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. To extend the reach of your MacBook Air, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to remove it is plugged into a power outlet. First pull the...
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... (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to the USB port on another Mac or Windows computer (if DVD or CD Sharing is a Mac: 1 Make sure the other computer. Make sure you first install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software on the same wireless network. Many other applications can share the discs you 're connected to install third-party applications from the Internet. If...
... (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to the USB port on another Mac or Windows computer (if DVD or CD Sharing is a Mac: 1 Make sure the other computer. Make sure you first install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software on the same wireless network. Many other applications can share the discs you 're connected to install third-party applications from the Internet. If...
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... the sleep indicator light on the keyboard. To put it to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. To wake your MacBook Air: Â If the display is closed, simply 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...
... the sleep indicator light on the keyboard. To put it to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. To wake your MacBook Air: Â If the display is closed, simply 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...
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Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your MacBook Air display. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speaker or headphone jack. - Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speaker or headphone jack. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 29 o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of...
Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your MacBook Air display. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speaker or headphone jack. - Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speaker or headphone jack. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 29 o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of...
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... headphone jack, USB 2.0 port, and Micro-DVI port. The Micro-DVI to VGA Adapter. Depending on the type of external device you're connecting, you can also connect USB 1.1 devices. £ Micro-DVI (video out) port Connect an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. Port hatch Open the port hatch to use the included Micro-DVI to DVI Adapter or Micro-DVI to Video Adapter, which provides composite and S-video support...
... headphone jack, USB 2.0 port, and Micro-DVI port. The Micro-DVI to VGA Adapter. Depending on the type of external device you're connecting, you can also connect USB 1.1 devices. £ Micro-DVI (video out) port Connect an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. Port hatch Open the port hatch to use the included Micro-DVI to DVI Adapter or Micro-DVI to Video Adapter, which provides composite and S-video support...
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... power adapter is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is on the MagSafe connector. If the battery runs low while you are working, attach the power adapter that you can determine whether the battery needs charging by looking at the indicator light on , off or in sleep. The battery recharges more . You can run your MacBook Air varies, depending on Battery Power When the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter...
... power adapter is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is on the MagSafe connector. If the battery runs low while you are working, attach the power adapter that you can determine whether the battery needs charging by looking at the indicator light on , off or in sleep. The battery recharges more . You can run your MacBook Air varies, depending on Battery Power When the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter...
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... the menu bar, and then click More Info. Search for "Front Row" in Mac Help. To learn about Using Bluetooth wireless technology Connecting a printer USB connections Connecting to the Internet Connecting an external display Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) Front Row Specifications Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware Instructions, technical support, and manuals for Apple products Do this Go to the Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com...
... the menu bar, and then click More Info. Search for "Front Row" in Mac Help. To learn about Using Bluetooth wireless technology Connecting a printer USB connections Connecting to the Internet Connecting an external display Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) Front Row Specifications Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware Instructions, technical support, and manuals for Apple products Do this Go to the Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com...
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... Power Adapter that doesn't work, try using Disk Utility to reseat it down the Option key. If the computer still doesn't start up , shut it . Â Check whether the battery needs to 10 seconds. For more information, see the indicator light on the power adapter turn on or start up Try the following suggestions in order until you plug in the power cord, try restarting by pressing the power (®) button...
... Power Adapter that doesn't work, try using Disk Utility to reseat it down the Option key. If the computer still doesn't start up , shut it . Â Check whether the battery needs to 10 seconds. For more information, see the indicator light on the power adapter turn on or start up Try the following suggestions in order until you plug in the power cord, try restarting by pressing the power (®) button...
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... location. 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Using Apple Hardware Test If you can use Apple Hardware Test on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. 44 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution Make a note of the computer's components, such as the memory or processor. To use the Apple Hardware...
... location. 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Using Apple Hardware Test If you can use Apple Hardware Test on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. 44 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution Make a note of the computer's components, such as the memory or processor. To use the Apple Hardware...
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... to run Disk Utility, go to the USB port on your power adapter is not responsible for a password. Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 47 8 If you chose AirPort as your network in step 5, when you see the AirPort status icon indicating signal strength, click Continue in Remote Install Mac OS X. 10 On your MacBook Air, click the arrow button beneath the installer icon and...
... to run Disk Utility, go to the USB port on your power adapter is not responsible for a password. Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 47 8 If you chose AirPort as your network in step 5, when you see the AirPort status icon indicating signal strength, click Continue in Remote Install Mac OS X. 10 On your MacBook Air, click the arrow button beneath the installer icon and...
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... Software." 3 Follow the onscreen instructions, selecting your computer to your MacBook Air and insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. 2 Restart your MacBook Air and hold down the C key as it starts up . 3 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from a MacBook Air SuperDrive: 1 Connect the MacBook Air SuperDrive to the original factory settings, click Options in the First Aid pane. 50 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution Note: To restore...
... Software." 3 Follow the onscreen instructions, selecting your computer to your MacBook Air and insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. 2 Restart your MacBook Air and hold down the C key as it starts up . 3 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from a MacBook Air SuperDrive: 1 Connect the MacBook Air SuperDrive to the original factory settings, click Options in the First Aid pane. 50 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution Note: To restore...
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... Air has a Network Setup Assistant application to open Network Setup Assistant. Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 51 Also see the instructions that came with your Internet connection, try using AirPort Extreme wireless communication: Â Make sure the computer or network you have trouble with wireless communication and reduce this range. Click the "Assist me" button to help you are trying to connect to is low, try changing your location. Â...
... Air has a Network Setup Assistant application to open Network Setup Assistant. Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 51 Also see the instructions that came with your Internet connection, try using AirPort Extreme wireless communication: Â Make sure the computer or network you have trouble with wireless communication and reduce this range. Click the "Assist me" button to help you are trying to connect to is low, try changing your location. Â...
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..., check for software updates, or get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. You can set your country from Apple. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Air does not have any updates are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to www.apple.com/support. You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from the pop-up menu. Choose...
..., check for software updates, or get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. You can set your country from Apple. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Air does not have any updates are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to www.apple.com/support. You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from the pop-up menu. Choose...
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..., use System Profiler. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can help you (the first 90 days are complimentary). Have the purchase date and your MacBook Air serial number ready when you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu...
..., use System Profiler. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can help you (the first 90 days are complimentary). Have the purchase date and your MacBook Air serial number ready when you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu...
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... position before plugging the adapter into the MagSafe power port, remove it on the floor in a well-ventilated location. The MagSafe power port contains a magnet that is compatible with this port. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Disconnect the power adapter and disconnect any other cables if any of this product. To preserve your MacBook Air, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that can erase...
... position before plugging the adapter into the MagSafe power port, remove it on the floor in a well-ventilated location. The MagSafe power port contains a magnet that is compatible with this port. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Disconnect the power adapter and disconnect any other cables if any of this product. To preserve your MacBook Air, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that can erase...
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... specifications are on circuits controlled by Apple Inc., could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. You can radiate radio-frequency energy. If the interference stops, it off. See the service and support information that is, in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it is causing interference by turning...
... specifications are on circuits controlled by Apple Inc., could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. You can radiate radio-frequency energy. If the interference stops, it off. See the service and support information that is, in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it is causing interference by turning...
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... Disk Utility 49, 50 display adjusting settings 29 cleaning 61 external 31 goes black 43 disposing of your display 29 AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 51 ambient light sensor 27 AppleCare 54 Apple Hardware Test, using 44 Apple Remote 27, 37 application freeze 40 applications Front Row 27, 37 iChat AV 27 iLife '08 36 Keynote 27 B battery charging 34 location 27 performance 34 storing 61 blinking question mark 41 brightness keys...
... Disk Utility 49, 50 display adjusting settings 29 cleaning 61 external 31 goes black 43 disposing of your display 29 AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 51 ambient light sensor 27 AppleCare 54 Apple Hardware Test, using 44 Apple Remote 27, 37 application freeze 40 applications Front Row 27, 37 iChat AV 27 iLife '08 36 Keynote 27 B battery charging 34 location 27 performance 34 storing 61 blinking question mark 41 brightness keys...
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... 27 keys brightness 29 Dashboard 29 Exposé 29 function 29 keyboard illumination 29 media 29 Media Eject 29 Mute 29 volume control 29 L lights, sleep indicator 27 M Mac Help 35 Mac OS X installation discs 9 Mac OS X website 36 MagSafe power adapter. See DVD or CD Sharing P paging through documents using trackpad 34 partner computer connection problems 43 Disk Utility 49 DVD or CD Sharing Setup software 16 installing Mac OS X 45 resetting your password 48 password, resetting 48...
... 27 keys brightness 29 Dashboard 29 Exposé 29 function 29 keyboard illumination 29 media 29 Media Eject 29 Mute 29 volume control 29 L lights, sleep indicator 27 M Mac Help 35 Mac OS X installation discs 9 Mac OS X website 36 MagSafe power adapter. See DVD or CD Sharing P paging through documents using trackpad 34 partner computer connection problems 43 Disk Utility 49 DVD or CD Sharing Setup software 16 installing Mac OS X 45 resetting your password 48 password, resetting 48...
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... password 48, 50 Rewind key 29 right click 32 rotating objects using trackpad 34 S safety general safety instructions 58 important information 8 power adapter 59 scrolling trackpad feature 27 scrolling with two fingers 33 secondary click 32 serial number, locating 56 service and support 54 Setup Assistant 13 shared optical disc 19, 20 sharing files 19, 20 shutting down 23 sleep mode indicator light 27 putting computer to sleep 22 software, updating 53 Software Update...
... password 48, 50 Rewind key 29 right click 32 rotating objects using trackpad 34 S safety general safety instructions 58 important information 8 power adapter 59 scrolling trackpad feature 27 scrolling with two fingers 33 secondary click 32 serial number, locating 56 service and support 54 Setup Assistant 13 shared optical disc 19, 20 sharing files 19, 20 shutting down 23 sleep mode indicator light 27 putting computer to sleep 22 software, updating 53 Software Update...