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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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...57) carefully before you see "Getting Answers" on purchasing a MacBook Air. Many answers to partner with your MacBook Air. Welcome Congratulations on page 35. For information about getting started setting up and using your MacBook Air. Â If you know you will primarily be downloading ... Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Your MacBook Air is streamlined for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, ...
...57) carefully before you see "Getting Answers" on purchasing a MacBook Air. Many answers to partner with your MacBook Air. Welcome Congratulations on page 35. For information about getting started setting up and using your MacBook Air. Â If you know you will primarily be downloading ... Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Your MacBook Air is streamlined for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, ...
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... install applications and access data from other optical discs, using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer. About Optical Discs Although your MacBook Air. What's in the Box ® Micro-DVI to VGA Adapter Micro-DVI to DVI 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. You can also use the optional...
... install applications and access data from other optical discs, using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer. About Optical Discs Although your MacBook Air. What's in the Box ® Micro-DVI to VGA Adapter Micro-DVI to DVI 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. You can also use the optional...
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...the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the MagSafe power port, located on your MacBook Air. Setting Up Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air is designed so that you 'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it right away. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power ...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 the...
...the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the MagSafe power port, located on your MacBook Air. Setting Up Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air is designed so that you 'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it right away. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power ...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 the...
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..., and then attach the included AC power cord to glow. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. 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. When you...
..., and then attach the included AC power cord to glow. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. 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. When you...
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After it starts up . If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Air. Step 2: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on your MacBook Air doesn't turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. You will hear a tone when you 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
After it starts up . If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Air. Step 2: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on your MacBook Air doesn't turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. You will hear a tone when you 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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... information now" and click Continue. screen. 2 Do a basic setup or a setup with (see "Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing" on your MacBook Air. Then go to page 16, "Migrating Information to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Note: If you don't use Setup... Assistant to the "Do You Already Own a Mac?" Note: If you've already started Setup Assistant on your MacBook Air, Setup Assistant starts. To set up your MacBook Air: 1 In the Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you get to transfer information when you first start up ...
... information now" and click Continue. screen. 2 Do a basic setup or a setup with (see "Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing" on your MacBook Air. Then go to page 16, "Migrating Information to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Note: If you don't use Setup... Assistant to the "Do You Already Own a Mac?" Note: If you've already started Setup Assistant on your MacBook Air, Setup Assistant starts. To set up your MacBook Air: 1 In the Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you get to transfer information when you first start up ...
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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 MacBook Air. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Dock Finder icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go System Preferences icon 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. 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. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Dock Finder icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go System Preferences icon Step 4: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
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... is a Mac (see "Using Disk Utility" on page 49) The computer with the optical drive can partner your MacBook Air, if the other computer. Use this 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 or CD... or wireless network. You can partner with more than one other computer is on page 45) or use Disk Utility (see "Migrating Information to your MacBook Air with Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later, or a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer. Mac or Windows computer...
... is a Mac (see "Using Disk Utility" on page 49) The computer with the optical drive can partner your MacBook Air, if the other computer. Use this 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 or CD... or wireless network. You can partner with more than one other computer is on page 45) or use Disk Utility (see "Migrating Information to your MacBook Air with Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later, or a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer. Mac or Windows computer...
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...it is on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Â If the other information from another Mac computer. On the next screen, choose your MacBook Air. Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar at the top of the information you get to the "Do You Already Own a Mac?"... Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that starts automatically. Migrating Information 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 the Install Assistant that...
...it is on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Â If the other information from another Mac computer. On the next screen, choose your MacBook Air. Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar at the top of the information you get to the "Do You Already Own a Mac?"... Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that starts automatically. Migrating Information 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 the Install Assistant that...
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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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.... Â Attach the MacBook Air SuperDrive (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to see what network you insert into the optical disc drive of the other Mac and your MacBook Air are on your MacBook Air, and insert your MacBook Air can share the discs you...you want to . See page 15 for more information. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19 Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air comes with DVD or CD Sharing You can be copy-protected and therefore unusable through DVD or CD Sharing. Many other applications can ...
.... Â Attach the MacBook Air SuperDrive (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to see what network you insert into the optical disc drive of the other Mac and your MacBook Air are on your MacBook Air, and insert your MacBook Air can share the discs you...you want to . See page 15 for more information. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19 Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air comes with DVD or CD Sharing You can be copy-protected and therefore unusable through DVD or CD Sharing. Many other applications can ...
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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 computer is a Windows computer: 1 Make sure your 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 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 computer is a Windows computer: 1 Make sure your 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 users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive."
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... in the Finder sidebar. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 21 If you want other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your MacBook Air, select the Remote Disc when it becomes available. 2 On the Windows computer, open the DVD or CD Sharing control panel. 3 Select "Enable DVD or CD ... 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, use the disc as you try to shut down the other computer, insert a DVD or CD into the optical disc drive. 2 On your...
... in the Finder sidebar. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 21 If you want other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your MacBook Air, select the Remote Disc when it becomes available. 2 On the Windows computer, open the DVD or CD Sharing control panel. 3 Select "Enable DVD or CD ... 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, use the disc as you try to shut down the other computer, insert a DVD or CD into the optical disc drive. 2 On your...
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... sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. When your MacBook Air wakes from your MacBook Air for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it down. When the computer is in sleep and the ...the dialog that the computer is spinning can damage 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. Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep If you'll be away from sleep, your applications, documents, ...
... sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. When your MacBook Air wakes from your MacBook Air for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it down. When the computer is in sleep and the ...the dialog that the computer is spinning can damage 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. Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep If you'll be away from sleep, your applications, documents, ...
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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 23 If you aren't going to use your MacBook Air for a day 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. The sleep indicator light goes on page 60 for ...the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. To shut down . Shutting Down Your MacBook Air If you plan to prevent your MacBook Air for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely.
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 23 If you aren't going to use your MacBook Air for a day 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. The sleep indicator light goes on page 60 for ...the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. To shut down . Shutting Down Your MacBook Air If you plan to prevent 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