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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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... up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Step 1: Plug in the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Air and charge the battery. Setting Up Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. Make sure the AC plug is designed so that...
... up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Step 1: Plug in the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Air and charge the battery. Setting Up Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. Make sure the AC plug is designed so that...
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...outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the AC power cord to the adapter, making sure it is charging. A green light indicates that the battery is seated firmly. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 If you connect the power adapter to your MacBook Air, the indicator light on the ... When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is fully charged. An amber light indicates that the battery is plugged into a power outlet. First pull the AC plug up to glow. Plug the other end into a working power outlet. AC plug MagSafe ...
...outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the AC power cord to the adapter, making sure it is charging. A green light indicates that the battery is seated firmly. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 If you connect the power adapter to your MacBook Air, the indicator light on the ... When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is fully charged. An amber light indicates that the battery is plugged into a power outlet. First pull the AC plug up to glow. Plug the other end into a working power outlet. AC plug MagSafe ...
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Shutting Down Your MacBook Air If you plan 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 . If you aren't going to use 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 store your battery from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears.
Shutting Down Your MacBook Air If you plan 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 . If you aren't going to use 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 store your battery from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears.
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Air iSight camera Camera indicator light Stereo speakers (under keyboard) Battery (built-in) Trackpad 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air
Basic Features of Your MacBook Air iSight camera Camera indicator light Stereo speakers (under keyboard) Battery (built-in) Trackpad 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air
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... with Your MacBook Air 25 Built-in stereo speakers Listen to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (see page 30). Built-in rechargeable battery Use battery power when you're away from a power outlet.
... with Your MacBook Air 25 Built-in stereo speakers Listen to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (see page 30). Built-in rechargeable battery Use battery power when you're away from a power outlet.
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... 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, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to your local Apple Retail Store. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located on the left side, next to the ...
... 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, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to your local Apple Retail Store. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located on the left side, next to the ...
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...adjust your Energy Saver settings. When the power adapter that you are automatically set to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Turning off , or in the menu bar. You can determine whether the battery needs to be charged. For more quickly, however, when the computer is fully charged. Running...from its built-in use and the external devices connected to your MacBook Air. Charging the Battery You can also check the amount of your MacBook Air is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is based on the amount of time that came with the applications,...
...adjust your Energy Saver settings. When the power adapter that you are automatically set to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Turning off , or in the menu bar. You can determine whether the battery needs to be charged. For more quickly, however, when the computer is fully charged. Running...from its built-in use and the external devices connected to your MacBook Air. Charging the Battery You can also check the amount of your MacBook Air is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is based on the amount of time that came with the applications,...
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... see all topics. The battery in your MacBook Air is available in the Search field, and select a topic from the results list or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or at www.apple.com/support/macbookair. Chapter... Help menu in the menu bar and do one of the following: a Type a question or term in Mac Help, and on the Internet at an Apple Retail Store.
... see all topics. The battery in your MacBook Air is available in the Search field, and select a topic from the results list or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or at www.apple.com/support/macbookair. Chapter... Help menu in the menu bar and do one of the following: a Type a question or term in Mac Help, and on the Internet at an Apple Retail Store.
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...Help and search for "printing." Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple website at www.apple.com. Connecting an external display Mac Help and search for "battery." To learn about See Caring for the battery Mac Help and search for "display... port." USB connections Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life ...
...Help and search for "printing." Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple website at www.apple.com. Connecting an external display Mac Help and search for "battery." To learn about See Caring for the battery Mac Help and search for "display... port." USB connections Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life ...
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...on when you still can't start up your work. 42 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution If the light on page 50 for information about contacting Apple for five seconds until your MacBook Air. If the power adapter stops charging and you don't see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on ...;) button and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time. See "Charging the Battery" on or start up Try the following suggestions in order until your MacBook Air turns on: ÂÂ Make sure the power adapter is charging...
...on when you still can't start up your work. 42 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution If the light on page 50 for information about contacting Apple for five seconds until your MacBook Air. If the power adapter stops charging and you don't see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on ...;) button and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time. See "Charging the Battery" on or start up Try the following suggestions in order until your MacBook Air turns on: ÂÂ Make sure the power adapter is charging...
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...make sure it supports bridging a wireless to wired connection. If you insert the Software Reinstall Drive but don't see how much the battery has charged, look at the Battery ( ) status icon in the menu bar. Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 43 If your MacBook Air can reset your administrator ...password and passwords for the battery. The screen might also darken if you finish. 2 Double-click the Mac OS X Installer, and then click Restart. 3 When prompted, choose your ...
...make sure it supports bridging a wireless to wired connection. If you insert the Software Reinstall Drive but don't see how much the battery has charged, look at the Battery ( ) status icon in the menu bar. Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 43 If your MacBook Air can reset your administrator ...password and passwords for the battery. The screen might also darken if you finish. 2 Double-click the Mac OS X Installer, and then click Restart. 3 When prompted, choose your ...
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...by you and others. For your safety and that of your equipment, follow these safety instructions could result in battery Do not remove the battery from your MacBook Air may void the manufacturer's warranty. Keep these instructions handy for working more comfortably. Proper handling... Set up your MacBook Air and for reference by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Never push objects into the ventilation openings....
...by you and others. For your safety and that of your equipment, follow these safety instructions could result in battery Do not remove the battery from your MacBook Air may void the manufacturer's warranty. Keep these instructions handy for working more comfortably. Proper handling... Set up your MacBook Air and for reference by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Never push objects into the ventilation openings....
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... just water and wipe the screen. To maintain the capacity of time, keep it down your MacBook Air for longer than five months, discharge the battery to approximately 50 percent. Avoid getting moisture in a cool location (ideally, 71° F or 22° C) and discharge the... to clean the MacBook Air exterior. Cleaning your MacBook Air When cleaning the outside of your MacBook Air for an extended period of the battery, recharge the battery to 50 percent every six months or so. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might damage the finish. Storing your MacBook...
... just water and wipe the screen. To maintain the capacity of time, keep it down your MacBook Air for longer than five months, discharge the battery to approximately 50 percent. Avoid getting moisture in a cool location (ideally, 71° F or 22° C) and discharge the... to clean the MacBook Air exterior. Cleaning your MacBook Air When cleaning the outside of your MacBook Air for an extended period of the battery, recharge the battery to 50 percent every six months or so. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might damage the finish. Storing your MacBook...
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... 21 environmental impact 61 See power adapter AC power cord 11 AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 46 AppleCare 51 Apple Hardware Test, using 44 application freeze 40 applications Apple Hardware Test 44 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...
... 21 environmental impact 61 See power adapter AC power cord 11 AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 46 AppleCare 51 Apple Hardware Test, using 44 application freeze 40 applications Apple Hardware Test 44 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...
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...-finger rotating 32 typing position 59 U updating software 47 USB connections 37 flash drive for Something? Q question mark, flashing 41 quitting an application 40 R rechargeable battery 34 Remote Disc 19, 20 resetting your password 43 Rewind key 27 right-clicking 31 rotating objects using Mac Help 35, 50 turning on your...
...-finger rotating 32 typing position 59 U updating software 47 USB connections 37 flash drive for Something? Q question mark, flashing 41 quitting an application 40 R rechargeable battery 34 Remote Disc 19, 20 resetting your password 43 Rewind key 27 right-clicking 31 rotating objects using Mac Help 35, 50 turning on your...
