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...Your MacBook Air 19 Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook Air 22 Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down 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...
...Your MacBook Air 19 Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook Air 22 Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down 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...
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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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...downloading applications and content from the Internet and not migrating information from another Mac or get content from CDs or DVDs onto your MacBook Air, you can be slightly different from what you first use your computer. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety ...information starting on page 35. Apple may release new versions and updates to migrate information from another Mac, you can follow the basic instructions to set up your MacBook Air quickly. Â If you want to its system software, so the ...
...downloading applications and content from the Internet and not migrating information from another Mac or get content from CDs or DVDs onto your MacBook Air, you can be slightly different from what you first use your computer. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety ...information starting on page 35. Apple may release new versions and updates to migrate information from another Mac, you can follow the basic instructions to set up your MacBook Air quickly. Â If you want to its system software, so the ...
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About Optical Discs Although your MacBook Air. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box ® Micro-DVI to VGA Adapter...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. 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...
About Optical Discs Although your MacBook Air. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box ® Micro-DVI to VGA Adapter...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. 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...
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... through 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 the trackpad  Using Setup Assistant to access a network and configure a user account and other settings  Setting up quickly and start ... plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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 45W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide...
... through 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 the trackpad  Using Setup Assistant to access a network and configure a user account and other settings  Setting up quickly and start ... plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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 45W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide...
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... 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 the adapter, making sure it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. Plug the...
... 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 the adapter, making sure it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. Plug the...
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You will hear a tone when you turn on or start up. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Air. Step 2: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up " on your MacBook Air doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on page 42. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
You will hear a tone when you turn on or start up. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Air. Step 2: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up " on your MacBook Air doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on page 42. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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.... 2 Do a basic setup or a setup with migration: Â To do a setup with Setup Assistant The first time you turn on your MacBook Air, you get to select your wireless network, set up an account, and exit Setup Assistant. Â To do a basic setup, select "Do not ... and click Continue. Note: If you've already started Setup Assistant on your MacBook Air, Setup Assistant starts. Go to Your MacBook Air." Step 3: Configure your MacBook Air with migration, first set up your MacBook Air: 1 In the Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you can also migrate ...
.... 2 Do a basic setup or a setup with migration: Â To do a setup with Setup Assistant The first time you turn on your MacBook Air, you get to select your wireless network, set up an account, and exit Setup Assistant. Â To do a basic setup, select "Do not ... and click Continue. Note: If you've already started Setup Assistant on your MacBook Air, Setup Assistant starts. Go to Your MacBook Air." Step 3: Configure your MacBook Air with migration, first set up your MacBook Air: 1 In the Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you can also migrate ...
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Step 4: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Dock Finder icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go System Preferences icon System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Air. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences.
Step 4: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Dock Finder icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go System Preferences icon System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Air. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences.
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...a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer. 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 one other computer to: Â Migrate information to Your MacBook Air" on page 16) Â Share the contents of DVDs or CDs (see "Sharing Discs with DVD...Remote Install Mac OS X" on page 45) or use Disk Utility (see "Migrating Information to your MacBook Air with another Mac or Windows computer that has an optical disc drive and is a Mac (see "Using ...
...a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer. 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 one other computer to: Â Migrate information to Your MacBook Air" on page 16) Â Share the contents of DVDs or CDs (see "Sharing Discs with DVD...Remote Install Mac OS X" on page 45) or use Disk Utility (see "Migrating Information to your MacBook Air with another Mac or Windows computer that has an optical disc drive and is a Mac (see "Using ...
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... and Remote Install Mac OS X: Â If the other information from another Mac" as your MacBook Air, follow the Setup Assistant onscreen instructions until you want to Your MacBook Air You can migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other computer is a Windows computer, choose "...DVD or CD Sharing" from another Mac computer. Select "from the Install Assistant that starts automatically. On the next screen, choose your MacBook Air to the "Do You Already Own a Mac?" Migrating Information to transfer. screen. Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with...
... and Remote Install Mac OS X: Â If the other information from another Mac" as your MacBook Air, follow the Setup Assistant onscreen instructions until you want to Your MacBook Air You can migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other computer is a Windows computer, choose "...DVD or CD Sharing" from another Mac computer. Select "from the Install Assistant that starts automatically. On the next screen, choose your MacBook Air to the "Do You Already Own a Mac?" Migrating Information to transfer. screen. Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with...
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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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...port on another Mac or Windows computer (if DVD or CD Sharing is a Mac: 1 Make sure the other Mac and your MacBook Air are on a Mac or Windows computer so that your installation disc. Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar to see what...Ready, Set Up, Go 19 Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air comes 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 partner with several applications installed, including the iLife...
...port on another Mac or Windows computer (if DVD or CD Sharing is a Mac: 1 Make sure the other Mac and your MacBook Air are on a Mac or Windows computer so that your installation disc. Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar to see what...Ready, Set Up, Go 19 Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air comes 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 partner with several applications installed, including the iLife...
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If you want other computer is a Windows computer: 1 Make sure your other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive." To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your MacBook Air and the Windows computer are on the same wireless network. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 2 On the other Mac, choose Apple () > System Preferences and then open Sharing. 3 In the Sharing panel, select "DVD or CD Sharing" in the Service list.
If you want other computer is a Windows computer: 1 Make sure your other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive." To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your MacBook Air and the Windows computer are on the same wireless network. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 2 On the other Mac, choose Apple () > System Preferences and then open Sharing. 3 In the Sharing panel, select "DVD or CD Sharing" in the Service list.
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... see the "Ask to use" button, click it. 3 On the other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your MacBook Air to use the DVD or CD. 4 On your MacBook Air is using it, you'll see a message telling you that the disc is in use the disc as you normally would... CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to shut down the other computer, insert a DVD or CD into the optical disc drive. 2 On your MacBook Air, select the Remote Disc when it becomes available. If you try to use a shared DVD or CD: 1 On the other computer or eject the shared...
... see the "Ask to use" button, click it. 3 On the other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your MacBook Air to use the DVD or CD. 4 On your MacBook Air is using it, you'll see a message telling you that the disc is in use the disc as you normally would... CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to shut down the other computer, insert a DVD or CD into the optical disc drive. 2 On your MacBook Air, select the Remote Disc when it becomes available. If you try to use a shared DVD or CD: 1 On the other computer or eject the shared...
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...as you left them. 22 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To wake your MacBook Air: Â If the display is already open it , causing loss of your MacBook Air starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. When ...your MacBook Air wakes from the hard disk. When the computer is in sleep and the...
...as you left them. 22 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To wake your MacBook Air: Â If the display is already open it , causing loss of your MacBook Air starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. When ...your MacBook Air wakes from the hard disk. When the computer is in sleep and the...
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To shut down your MacBook Air for a day or two, it's best to shut it down. If you aren't going to use your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the ... goes on page 60 for information about how to prevent your MacBook Air for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. Shutting Down Your MacBook Air If you plan to store your MacBook Air, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the...
To shut down your MacBook Air for a day or two, it's best to shut it down. If you aren't going to use your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the ... goes on page 60 for information about how to prevent your MacBook Air for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. Shutting Down Your MacBook Air If you plan to store your MacBook Air, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the...
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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