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Mac Help finder MacBook Air Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your fingers. Get to know your MacBook Air. www.apple.com/macbookair Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate
Mac Help finder MacBook Air Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your fingers. Get to know your MacBook Air. www.apple.com/macbookair Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate
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Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with ease. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your files. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Turn your Mac. GarageBand Help record iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create a greatsounding song with the fastest browser in minutes. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your photos into something amazing.
Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with ease. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your files. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Turn your Mac. GarageBand Help record iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create a greatsounding song with the fastest browser in minutes. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your photos into something amazing.
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Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 8 Welcome 9 What's in the Box 10 Setting Up Your MacBook Air 15 Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing 16 Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air 19 Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook Air 21 Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Air 24 Basic Features of Your MacBook Air 26 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Air 28 Ports on Your MacBook Air 30 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 34 Running Your MacBook Air on Battery Power 35 Getting Answers Contents 5
Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 8 Welcome 9 What's in the Box 10 Setting Up Your MacBook Air 15 Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing 16 Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air 19 Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook Air 21 Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Air 24 Basic Features of Your MacBook Air 26 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Air 28 Ports on Your MacBook Air 30 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 34 Running Your MacBook Air on Battery Power 35 Getting Answers Contents 5
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Chapter 3: Problem, Meet Solution 40 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Air 44 Using Apple Hardware Test 45 Problems with Your Internet Connection 46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 47 Reinstalling the ..., and Support 52 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 4: Last, but Not Least 54 Important Safety Information 57 Important Handling Information 59 Understanding Ergonomics 61 Apple and the Environment 62 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 68 Index 6 Contents
Chapter 3: Problem, Meet Solution 40 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Air 44 Using Apple Hardware Test 45 Problems with Your Internet Connection 46 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 47 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 47 Reinstalling the ..., and Support 52 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 4: Last, but Not Least 54 Important Safety Information 57 Important Handling Information 59 Understanding Ergonomics 61 Apple and the Environment 62 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 68 Index 6 Contents
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... software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Your MacBook Air is streamlined for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to partner with your MacBook Air. For more information, see page 13. ÂÂ After you set up your...
... software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Your MacBook Air is streamlined for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to partner with your MacBook Air. For more information, see page 13. ÂÂ After you set up your...
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For more information about how and when to use the Software Reinstall Drive, see Chapter 3, "Problem, Meet Solution" on page 39. What'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...
For more information about how and when to use the Software Reinstall Drive, see Chapter 3, "Problem, Meet Solution" on page 39. What'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...
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As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Air and charge the battery. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks: ÂÂ Plugging in the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ Turning on your MacBook Air ÂÂ Using Setup Assistant to access a network and configure a user account and other settings ÂÂ Setting up quickly and start using it in. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on ...
As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Air and charge the battery. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks: ÂÂ Plugging in the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ Turning on your MacBook Air ÂÂ Using Setup Assistant to access a network and configure a user account and other settings ÂÂ Setting up quickly and start using it in. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on ...
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AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your MacBook Air, the indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is charging. An amber light indicates that the battery is seated firmly. If you connect the power adapter to your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the included AC power cord. First pull the AC plug up to the adapter, making sure it is fully charged. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 A green light ...
AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your MacBook Air, the indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is charging. An amber light indicates that the battery is seated firmly. If you connect the power adapter to your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the included AC power cord. First pull the AC plug up to the adapter, making sure it is fully charged. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 A green light ...
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When you hear a startup tone. ® Power button It takes your MacBook Air a few moments to turn on your MacBook Air, you turn on your MacBook Air. Step 2: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up . If your keyboard. The power button is located in the upper right corner of your MacBook Air doesn't turn on, see page 42. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
When you hear a startup tone. ® Power button It takes your MacBook Air a few moments to turn on your MacBook Air, you turn on your MacBook Air. Step 2: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up . If your keyboard. The power button is located in the upper right corner of your MacBook Air doesn't turn on, see page 42. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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You can do it midprocess without quitting, move to the other Mac doesn't have to select your wireless network, set up an account, and exit Setup Assistant. ÂÂ To do a basic setup, select "Do not transfer my information now" and click Continue. Follow the remaining prompts to update software if the other computer if you can also migrate information from . Go to migrate information from another Mac during setup. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Then go to "Migrating Information to your MacBook Air, you can leave it later using Migration Assistant. Step 3:...
You can do it midprocess without quitting, move to the other Mac doesn't have to select your wireless network, set up an account, and exit Setup Assistant. ÂÂ To do a basic setup, select "Do not transfer my information now" and click Continue. Follow the remaining prompts to update software if the other computer if you can also migrate information from . Go to migrate information from another Mac during setup. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Then go to "Migrating Information to your MacBook Air, you can leave it later using Migration Assistant. Step 3:...
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You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook Air. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go System Preferences icon Step 4: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook Air. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock 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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You can partner with Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later, or a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer. Mac or Windows computer MacBook Air Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 If the Mac has Mac OS X v10.5.3 or later, DVD or CD Sharing is on page 19) The computer with the optical drive can be a Mac with more than one other computer, but you can partner your MacBook Air with another Mac or Windows computer that has an optical disc drive and is already installed. Use this other computer to: ÂÂ Migrate information to your MacBook Air, if the other computer is a Mac (see "Migrating ...
You can partner with Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later, or a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer. Mac or Windows computer MacBook Air Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 If the Mac has Mac OS X v10.5.3 or later, DVD or CD Sharing is on page 19) The computer with the optical drive can be a Mac with more than one other computer, but you can partner your MacBook Air with another Mac or Windows computer that has an optical disc drive and is already installed. Use this other computer to: ÂÂ Migrate information to your MacBook Air, if the other computer is a Mac (see "Migrating ...
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... . 2 Make sure the other Mac is turned on and that it is on your other Mac, make sure you have the latest software by choosing Apple () > Software Update. Choose the same network for your partner computer: ÂÂ If the other computer is a Windows computer, go to: http://support.../ downloads/DVD_or_CD_Sharing_Update_1_0_for_Windows ÂÂ If the other computer is a Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.10-10.5.2, go to: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL113 Important: After you install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup package on the same wired or wireless network as your MacBook Air. ...
... . 2 Make sure the other Mac is turned on and that it is on your other Mac, make sure you have the latest software by choosing Apple () > Software Update. Choose the same network for your partner computer: ÂÂ If the other computer is a Windows computer, go to: http://support.../ downloads/DVD_or_CD_Sharing_Update_1_0_for_Windows ÂÂ If the other computer is a Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.10-10.5.2, go to: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL113 Important: After you install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup package on the same wired or wireless network as your MacBook Air. ...
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You will enter the passcode in Migration Assistant on the other Mac, open Migration Assistant (located in /Applications/Utilities/), and then click Continue. 3 On your wireless network, and then click Continue. 4 When you see the Connect To Your Other Mac screen with a passcode displayed, do the remaining steps on the other Mac. 5 On the other Mac. screen. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Select "from another Mac" as the source of the information you get to transfer. On the next screen, choose your MacBook Air, follow the Setup Assistant onscreen instructions until you want ...
You will enter the passcode in Migration Assistant on the other Mac, open Migration Assistant (located in /Applications/Utilities/), and then click Continue. 3 On your wireless network, and then click Continue. 4 When you see the Connect To Your Other Mac screen with a passcode displayed, do the remaining steps on the other Mac. 5 On the other Mac. screen. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Select "from another Mac" as the source of the information you get to transfer. On the next screen, choose your MacBook Air, follow the Setup Assistant onscreen instructions until you want ...
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If the connection is terminated during migration, you are prompted for anything else until the migration is complete. 6 When you can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on) that you want to migrate to your MacBook Air. 9 Click Continue to start the migration. Important: Don't use the other Mac. 18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go You can resume the migration later using Migration Assistant on your MacBook Air and your other Mac for a migration method, select "To another Mac", and then click Continue. 7 On the other Mac, quit any other open ...
If the connection is terminated during migration, you are prompted for anything else until the migration is complete. 6 When you can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on) that you want to migrate to your MacBook Air. 9 Click Continue to start the migration. Important: Don't use the other Mac. 18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go You can resume the migration later using Migration Assistant on your MacBook Air and your other Mac for a migration method, select "To another Mac", and then click Continue. 7 On the other Mac, quit any other open ...
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... network. Sharing Discs with DVD or CD Sharing You can : ÂÂ Install applications onto your MacBook Air and the other Mac, choose Apple () > System Preferences and then open Sharing. Make sure DVD or CD Sharing is set up and enabled). Remote Disc allows you can ... . For information, see the next section. ÂÂ Attach the MacBook Air SuperDrive (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to install third-party applications from the Internet. For more information, see page 15. Some discs, such as DVD movies and game...
... network. Sharing Discs with DVD or CD Sharing You can : ÂÂ Install applications onto your MacBook Air and the other Mac, choose Apple () > System Preferences and then open Sharing. Make sure DVD or CD Sharing is set up and enabled). Remote Disc allows you can ... . For information, see the next section. ÂÂ Attach the MacBook Air SuperDrive (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to install third-party applications from the Internet. For more information, see page 15. Some discs, such as DVD movies and game...
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To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is using it . 3 On the other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your MacBook Air to use . If you see the "Ask to use" button, click it , you try to use my DVD drive." If you normally would once it appears under Devices in the Service list. To use the disc as you want other users to request permission to share a DVD or 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 and the Windows computer are on the same ...
To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is using it . 3 On the other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your MacBook Air to use . If you see the "Ask to use" button, click it , you try to use my DVD drive." If you normally would once it appears under Devices in the Service list. To use the disc as you want other users to request permission to share a DVD or 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 and the Windows computer are on the same ...
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... from your MacBook Air for only a short time, put it to sleep, do one of the following: ÂÂ Close the display. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you can put your MacBook Air to...: ÂÂ If the display is already open it to sleep or shut it down. When it's in the dialog that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with...
... from your MacBook Air for only a short time, put it to sleep, do one of the following: ÂÂ Close the display. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you can put your MacBook Air to...: ÂÂ If the display is already open it to sleep or shut it down. When it's in the dialog that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with...
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Shutting Down Your MacBook Air If you plan to store your MacBook Air for several days, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Air, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 57 for information about how to use your battery from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. If you aren't going to prevent your MacBook Air for an extended period of the following: ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 22 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down .
Shutting Down Your MacBook Air If you plan to store your MacBook Air for several days, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Air, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 57 for information about how to use your battery from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. If you aren't going to prevent your MacBook Air for an extended period of the following: ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 22 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down .