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... Air. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 The power button is charging. If your MacBook Air a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. When you turn on your MacBook Air, you hear a startup tone. ® Power button It takes your MacBook Air doesn't turn on your keyboard. When you connect the power adapter to your MacBook Air, the indicator light on , see a light, make sure the connector is...
... Air. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 The power button is charging. If your MacBook Air a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. When you turn on your MacBook Air, you hear a startup tone. ® Power button It takes your MacBook Air doesn't turn on your keyboard. When you connect the power adapter to your MacBook Air, the indicator light on , see a light, make sure the connector is...
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... "Migration Assistant." Open Migration Assistant in the Utilities folder in Launchpad. For help using Migration Assistant. To set up your wired or wireless network, set up an account, and exit Setup Assistant. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Follow the remaining prompts to select your MacBook Air, you want to update software if the other disk. You can do a basic setup, select "Don...
... "Migration Assistant." Open Migration Assistant in the Utilities folder in Launchpad. For help using Migration Assistant. To set up your wired or wireless network, set up an account, and exit Setup Assistant. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Follow the remaining prompts to select your MacBook Air, you want to update software if the other disk. You can do a basic setup, select "Don...
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... Air SuperDrive (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to install third-party applications from the Mac App Store or the Internet. Many other computer to: ÂÂ Migrate information to reset your password in Users & Groups preferences, in case you want to the USB port on the same wired or wireless network. Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing You...
... Air SuperDrive (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to install third-party applications from the Mac App Store or the Internet. Many other computer to: ÂÂ Migrate information to reset your password in Users & Groups preferences, in case you want to the USB port on the same wired or wireless network. Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing You...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Air Function (fn) key Mission Control key Keyboard illumination keys Media keys Volume keys Brightness keys Launchpad key Mute key Power button 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Air Function (fn) key Mission Control key Keyboard illumination keys Media keys Volume keys Brightness keys Launchpad key Mute key Power button 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air
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... this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to customize function keys, search for "function keys" in Help Center. Mission Control key (F3) Open Mission Control to sleep. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of the screen. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of what's running on or off, or put it to get a comprehensive view of sound coming...
... this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to customize function keys, search for "function keys" in Help Center. Mission Control key (F3) Open Mission Control to sleep. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of the screen. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of what's running on or off, or put it to get a comprehensive view of sound coming...
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... battery. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located on the left side, next to the headphone port) or talk with Your MacBook Air 27 Thunderbolt port (high-speed data, video, and audio) Connect Thunderbolt-compatible devices for high-speed data transfer, or connect an external display that use DVI, HDMI, or VGA. You can purchase adapters to your local Apple Retail Store. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports d Connect...
... battery. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located on the left side, next to the headphone port) or talk with Your MacBook Air 27 Thunderbolt port (high-speed data, video, and audio) Connect Thunderbolt-compatible devices for high-speed data transfer, or connect an external display that use DVI, HDMI, or VGA. You can purchase adapters to your local Apple Retail Store. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports d Connect...
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... click anywhere on the trackpad. To enable Multi-Touch gestures, view instructional videos of Multi-Touch gestures. Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move the pointer and to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook Air trackpad is a button, and you drag to perform...
... click anywhere on the trackpad. To enable Multi-Touch gestures, view instructional videos of Multi-Touch gestures. Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move the pointer and to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook Air trackpad is a button, and you drag to perform...
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... your MacBook Air draws power from its built-in battery. For more quickly, however, when the computer is off or in sleep. 32 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you use , and adjust your MacBook Air is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is fully charged. Turning off , or in the menu bar. If the light is glowing green...
... your MacBook Air draws power from its built-in battery. For more quickly, however, when the computer is off or in sleep. 32 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you use , and adjust your MacBook Air is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is fully charged. Turning off , or in the menu bar. If the light is glowing green...
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... "display port." Connecting an external display Help Center and search for "Thunderbolt." Apple news The Apple website at support.apple.com/specs. Software downloads The Mac App Store (choose Apple (K) > App Store or click the App Store icon in the Dock). Or open System Information by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info. and manuals for "USB". Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple...
... "display port." Connecting an external display Help Center and search for "Thunderbolt." Apple news The Apple website at support.apple.com/specs. Software downloads The Mac App Store (choose Apple (K) > App Store or click the App Store icon in the Dock). Or open System Information by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info. and manuals for "USB". Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple...
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... release the power button (®) and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you have energy saver features set for service. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook Air freezes Try restarting your MacBook Air. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your router documentation to make sure it supports bridging a wireless to the same network. This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM...
... release the power button (®) and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you have energy saver features set for service. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook Air freezes Try restarting your MacBook Air. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your router documentation to make sure it supports bridging a wireless to the same network. This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM...
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..., type the network password. Enter the network's name and password. The Mac OS X Utilities pane appears. You may need to make sure your computer is connected to the Internet by using a Wi-Fi network: 1 Choose a network from the Internet. If your computer detects a problem, it manually by restarting your computer while holding down Command (x)-Option-R and restart the computer to access the Mac OS X Utilities software from the Wi-Fi status menu...
..., type the network password. Enter the network's name and password. The Mac OS X Utilities pane appears. You may need to make sure your computer is connected to the Internet by using a Wi-Fi network: 1 Choose a network from the Internet. If your computer detects a problem, it manually by restarting your computer while holding down Command (x)-Option-R and restart the computer to access the Mac OS X Utilities software from the Wi-Fi status menu...
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... restoring Mac OS X and your Apple applications, you can selectively restore your MacBook Air while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you suspect a hardware problem, use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your MacBook Air except the power adapter. 2 Restart your other data and applications from the Format pop-up menu, type a name for a Hardware Problem If you want to use...
... restoring Mac OS X and your Apple applications, you can selectively restore your MacBook Air while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you suspect a hardware problem, use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your MacBook Air except the power adapter. 2 Restart your other data and applications from the Format pop-up menu, type a name for a Hardware Problem If you want to use...
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... a problem with the Internet service provider (ISP) you are trying to connect to, with an external device you set up an Internet connection. If Network Diagnostics can't resolve the problem, there may be software related. Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 47 Important: If the Apple Hardware Test doesn't appear after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. Problems...
... a problem with the Internet service provider (ISP) you are trying to connect to, with an external device you set up an Internet connection. If Network Diagnostics can't resolve the problem, there may be software related. Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 47 Important: If the Apple Hardware Test doesn't appear after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. Problems...
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... trouble using Wi-Fi (wireless communication): ÂÂ Make sure the computer or network you're trying to connect to is set up properly. If you 've properly configured the software according to the instructions that your wireless network is running and has a wireless access point. ÂÂ Make sure you cannot resolve the issue using an AirPort base station, check Help Center or visit the Apple...
... trouble using Wi-Fi (wireless communication): ÂÂ Make sure the computer or network you're trying to connect to is set up properly. If you 've properly configured the software according to the instructions that your wireless network is running and has a wireless access point. ÂÂ Make sure you cannot resolve the issue using an AirPort base station, check Help Center or visit the Apple...
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... your country from the menu bar and then click More Info. You can extend your MacBook Air to your MacBook Air, use System Information. Choose Help > Help Center. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information about your questions, as well as an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
... your country from the menu bar and then click More Info. You can extend your MacBook Air to your MacBook Air, use System Information. Choose Help > Help Center. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information about your questions, as well as an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
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... page 60). ÂÂ The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. ÂÂ Your MacBook Air or power adapter is required. Disconnect the power adapter and disconnect any other device. The MagSafe power port contains a magnet that service or repair is exposed to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into the MagSafe power port, remove it gently with a dry cotton...
... page 60). ÂÂ The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. ÂÂ Your MacBook Air or power adapter is required. Disconnect the power adapter and disconnect any other device. The MagSafe power port contains a magnet that service or repair is exposed to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into the MagSafe power port, remove it gently with a dry cotton...
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... port is free of debris, that the connector matches the port, and that there are damaged, don't use your MacBook Air until it has been repaired by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least 59 Also, keep magnetically sensitive items away from the MagSafe power port. Handling glass parts Your MacBook Air contains glass components, including the display...
... port is free of debris, that the connector matches the port, and that there are damaged, don't use your MacBook Air until it has been repaired by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least 59 Also, keep magnetically sensitive items away from the MagSafe power port. Handling glass parts Your MacBook Air contains glass components, including the display...
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... tested and found to use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that you use the wireless equipment in accordance with radio and television reception. Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with your Apple product. These specifications are on circuits controlled by turning it is advised to...
... tested and found to use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that you use the wireless equipment in accordance with radio and television reception. Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with your Apple product. These specifications are on circuits controlled by turning it is advised to...
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... power 10 D desktop, customizing 14 display adjusting brightness 25 cleaning 61 goes black 41 display, external 27 See also screen disposing of your computer 68 Dock 33 downloading software 49 DVD or CD Sharing installing software 16 overview 17 with Windows computer 17 E Energy Saver preferences 18 environmental impact 64 ergonomics 62 F F1 to F12 function keys 25 FaceTime application 23 FaceTime video camera 23 Fast-forward key 25 flashing...
... power 10 D desktop, customizing 14 display adjusting brightness 25 cleaning 61 goes black 41 display, external 27 See also screen disposing of your computer 68 Dock 33 downloading software 49 DVD or CD Sharing installing software 16 overview 17 with Windows computer 17 E Energy Saver preferences 18 environmental impact 64 ergonomics 62 F F1 to F12 function keys 25 FaceTime application 23 FaceTime video camera 23 Fast-forward key 25 flashing...
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... freezes 40 computer won't turn on 40 connecting to partner computer 41 display goes black 41 hardware problems 46 pointer won't move 39 service and support 50 using AirPort 48 using Help Center 33, 50 Wi-Fi 48 turning on your computer 11 two-finger pinching 30 two-finger rotating 30 typing position 62 U updating software 49 USB connections 35 ports 27 V video camera indicator light 23 video port 27 volume control keys 25 W waking your...
... freezes 40 computer won't turn on 40 connecting to partner computer 41 display goes black 41 hardware problems 46 pointer won't move 39 service and support 50 using AirPort 48 using Help Center 33, 50 Wi-Fi 48 turning on your computer 11 two-finger pinching 30 two-finger rotating 30 typing position 62 U updating software 49 USB connections 35 ports 27 V video camera indicator light 23 video port 27 volume control keys 25 W waking your...