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...'s in the Box AC plug AC power cord Software Reinstall Drive 45W MagSafe Power Adapter Your MacBook Air package includes the Software Reinstall Drive, a USB flash drive that contains software for reinstalling Mac OS X and the applications that came with your MacBook Air, resetting your MacBook Air. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 Important: Remove the protective film covering the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your password, and using Disk Utility.
...'s in the Box AC plug AC power cord Software Reinstall Drive 45W MagSafe Power Adapter Your MacBook Air package includes the Software Reinstall Drive, a USB flash drive that contains software for reinstalling Mac OS X and the applications that came with your MacBook Air, resetting your MacBook Air. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 Important: Remove the protective film covering the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your password, and using Disk Utility.
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... to the adapter, making sure it from your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the included AC power cord. If you connect the power adapter to your MacBook Air, the indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to remove it is charging. Plug the other end into a working power outlet. A green light indicates that the battery is seated firmly. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To...
... to the adapter, making sure it from your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the included AC power cord. If you connect the power adapter to your MacBook Air, the indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to remove it is charging. Plug the other end into a working power outlet. A green light indicates that the battery is seated firmly. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To...
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... Air SuperDrive (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to the USB port on your MacBook Air, and insert your MacBook Air and the other Mac are on the same wireless network. On the other computer is a Mac: 1 Make sure your installation disc. If you want to install third-party applications from the Internet. Sharing Discs with several applications...
... Air SuperDrive (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to the USB port on your MacBook Air, and insert your MacBook Air and the other Mac are on the same wireless network. On the other computer is a Mac: 1 Make sure your installation disc. If you want to install third-party applications from the Internet. Sharing Discs with several applications...
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... to eject a disc from the desktop to the Trash. ® Power button Turn your open windows. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for quick access to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in speakers and audio out port. - Mute key (F9) Mute the sound coming from...
... to eject a disc from the desktop to the Trash. ® Power button Turn your open windows. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for quick access to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in speakers and audio out port. - Mute key (F9) Mute the sound coming from...
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... microphone (located on the left side, next to the audio out port) or talk with Your MacBook Air 29 You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. £ Mini DisplayPort (video out) Connect to recharge the MacBook Air battery. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports d Connect a MacBook Air SuperDrive, USB to Ethernet adapter, iPod, iPhone, iPad, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive...
... microphone (located on the left side, next to the audio out port) or talk with Your MacBook Air 29 You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. £ Mini DisplayPort (video out) Connect to recharge the MacBook Air battery. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports d Connect a MacBook Air SuperDrive, USB to Ethernet adapter, iPod, iPhone, iPad, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive...
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... is on the trackpad. This option is a button, and you drag to perform a variety of the gestures, and set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click 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.
... is on the trackpad. This option is a button, and you drag to perform a variety of the gestures, and set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click 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.
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... the light is glowing amber, the battery needs to be charged by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the menu bar. Charging the Battery You can help conserve battery charge. To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use and the external devices connected to your Energy Saver settings. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology and reducing screen brightness can determine whether the battery needs...
... the light is glowing amber, the battery needs to be charged by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the menu bar. Charging the Battery You can help conserve battery charge. To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use and the external devices connected to your Energy Saver settings. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology and reducing screen brightness can determine whether the battery needs...
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Connecting an external display Mac Help and search for "Internet." Connecting to the Internet Mac Help and search for "display port." Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at support.apple.com/specs. Connecting a printer Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 37 Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple website at www.apple.com. and manuals for "printing...
Connecting an external display Mac Help and search for "Internet." Connecting to the Internet Mac Help and search for "display port." Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at support.apple.com/specs. Connecting a printer Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 37 Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple website at www.apple.com. and manuals for "printing...
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... into a functioning power outlet. See "Charging the Battery" on page 34. ÂÂ If the problem persists, reset the MacBook Air power manager (while still preserving your files) by pressing the left Shift key, left Option key, left Control key, and the power (®) button simultaneously for service. Be sure to use the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter that are connected to your MacBook Air, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to...
... into a functioning power outlet. See "Charging the Battery" on page 34. ÂÂ If the problem persists, reset the MacBook Air power manager (while still preserving your files) by pressing the left Shift key, left Option key, left Control key, and the power (®) button simultaneously for service. Be sure to use the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter that are connected to your MacBook Air, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to...
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... password and passwords for the battery. Follow the onscreen instructions. Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 43 If your MacBook Air is connected wirelessly and the other accounts. 1 Insert the Software Reinstall Drive into one of the USB ports on your router documentation to make sure it supports bridging a wireless to wired connection. If you have energy saver features set for all other computer is connected to the same network...
... password and passwords for the battery. Follow the onscreen instructions. Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 43 If your MacBook Air is connected wirelessly and the other accounts. 1 Insert the Software Reinstall Drive into one of the USB ports on your router documentation to make sure it supports bridging a wireless to wired connection. If you have energy saver features set for all other computer is connected to the same network...
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... 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 suspect a problem with the MacBook Air hardware, you can open Apple Hardware Test using the USB flash drive that came with one of the error code before pursuing support options. To use Apple Hardware Test on your MacBook Air: 1 Disconnect all external devices...
... 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 suspect a problem with the MacBook Air hardware, you can open Apple Hardware Test using the USB flash drive that came with one of the error code before pursuing support options. To use Apple Hardware Test on your MacBook Air: 1 Disconnect all external devices...
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... other computer or the network's access point. Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication: ÂÂ Make sure the computer or network you're trying to connect to is low, try changing your network. For information about using these steps, contact your ISP or network administrator. Also see the instructions that came with the wireless device for more information...
... other computer or the network's access point. Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication: ÂÂ Make sure the computer or network you're trying to connect to is low, try changing your network. For information about using these steps, contact your ISP or network administrator. Also see the instructions that came with the wireless device for more information...
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7 To control which parts of the USB ports, as shown in the illustration on page 48. Important: Don't disturb or remove the Software Reinstall Drive until the installation is complete, click Restart to restart your MacBook Air. 10 Follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to erase the internal flash storage. If you want to erase and install, make sure you back up your user account...
7 To control which parts of the USB ports, as shown in the illustration on page 48. Important: Don't disturb or remove the Software Reinstall Drive until the installation is complete, click Restart to restart your MacBook Air. 10 Follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to erase the internal flash storage. If you want to erase and install, make sure you back up your user account...
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... not have any user-serviceable or user-replaceable parts. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is complete, click Close. It shows you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook Air to www.apple.com/support and choose your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. To open System Profiler, choose...
... not have any user-serviceable or user-replaceable parts. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is complete, click Close. It shows you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook Air to www.apple.com/support and choose your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. To open System Profiler, choose...
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... wet locations Keep your MacBook Air away from dampness or wet weather, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on a credit card, iPod, or other device. Always put the power adapter directly into a power outlet. The MagSafe power port contains a magnet that is exposed to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into the MagSafe power port, remove it on...
... wet locations Keep your MacBook Air away from dampness or wet weather, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on a credit card, iPod, or other device. Always put the power adapter directly into a power outlet. The MagSafe power port contains a magnet that is exposed to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into the MagSafe power port, remove it on...
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... been repaired by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least 57 If they are damaged, don't use your MacBook Air in relation to the port. Handling glass parts Your MacBook Air contains glass components, including the display and trackpad. Operating environment Operating your MacBook Air outside these handling instructions could accidentally get inside the computer through vent openings...
... been repaired by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least 57 If they are damaged, don't use your MacBook Air in relation to the port. Handling glass parts Your MacBook Air contains glass components, including the display and trackpad. Operating environment Operating your MacBook Air outside these handling instructions could accidentally get inside the computer through vent openings...
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... sets, and other electronic devices. You can radiate radiofrequency energy. See the service and support information that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components to comply with the limits for human contact during normal operation is , make...
... sets, and other electronic devices. You can radiate radiofrequency energy. See the service and support information that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components to comply with the limits for human contact during normal operation is , make...
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... Disk Utility 49 force quitting 40 iChat 25 iLife 36 installing 19 Migration Assistant 13, 17 Network Setup Assistant 45 reinstalling 49 switching 33 System Profiler 50 Application Switcher 33 audio out port 29 B battery charging 34 disposal 65 location 25 performance 34 storing 58 blinking question mark 41 brightness keys 27 built-in speaker 25 button, power 12, 27 C camera. See iSight video camera carrying your computer 57 changing password...
... Disk Utility 49 force quitting 40 iChat 25 iLife 36 installing 19 Migration Assistant 13, 17 Network Setup Assistant 45 reinstalling 49 switching 33 System Profiler 50 Application Switcher 33 audio out port 29 B battery charging 34 disposal 65 location 25 performance 34 storing 58 blinking question mark 41 brightness keys 27 built-in speaker 25 button, power 12, 27 C camera. See iSight video camera carrying your computer 57 changing password...
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erasing a disk or internal flash storage 49 ergonomics 59 Exposé key 27 external display port 29 F F1 to sleep 21 Looking for Something? 69 See power adapter MagSafe power port 29 Media Eject key 27 media keys 27 microphone 29 migrating information 16 Migration Assistant 17 Mini DisplayPort 29 mouse 29, 60 See also trackpad Mute key 27 N network address translation (NAT) 45 Network Diagnostics 45 Network Setup Assistant 45 O online resources 50...
erasing a disk or internal flash storage 49 ergonomics 59 Exposé key 27 external display port 29 F F1 to sleep 21 Looking for Something? 69 See power adapter MagSafe power port 29 Media Eject key 27 media keys 27 microphone 29 migrating information 16 Migration Assistant 17 Mini DisplayPort 29 mouse 29, 60 See also trackpad Mute key 27 N network address translation (NAT) 45 Network Diagnostics 45 Network Setup Assistant 45 O online resources 50...
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See Software Reinstall Drive V video camera indicator light 25 Mini DisplayPort 29 volume control keys 27 70 Looking for software 47 ports 29 USB flash drive. See display scrolling with two fingers 30 secondary-clicking 31 serial number, locating 52 service and support 50 Setup Assistant 13 shared optical disc 19 sharing files 20 shutting down 22 sleep mode 21 software installing DVD or CD sharing 16 updating 47 Software Reinstall Drive 9, 43 Software Update preferences 47 speakers 25 specifications 37 stopping an application 40...
See Software Reinstall Drive V video camera indicator light 25 Mini DisplayPort 29 volume control keys 27 70 Looking for software 47 ports 29 USB flash drive. See display scrolling with two fingers 30 secondary-clicking 31 serial number, locating 52 service and support 50 Setup Assistant 13 shared optical disc 19 sharing files 20 shutting down 22 sleep mode 21 software installing DVD or CD sharing 16 updating 47 Software Reinstall Drive 9, 43 Software Update preferences 47 speakers 25 specifications 37 stopping an application 40...