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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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...or get content from what you see "Getting Answers" on purchasing a MacBook Air. Read this book may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Apple may be downloading applications and content from the Internet and not migrating information... from another Mac, you can be found on your computer. For information about getting started setting up your MacBook Air. Welcome Congratulations on page 35.
...or get content from what you see "Getting Answers" on purchasing a MacBook Air. Read this book may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Apple may be downloading applications and content from the Internet and not migrating information... from another Mac, you can be found on your computer. For information about getting started setting up your MacBook Air. Welcome Congratulations on page 35.
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... 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. About Optical Discs Although your...
... 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. About Optical Discs Although your...
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...away. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Setting Up Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air is designed so that you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Step 1: Plug in the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter to ... through 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 quickly and...
...away. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Setting Up Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air is designed so that you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Step 1: Plug in the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter to ... through 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 quickly and...
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To extend the reach of your MacBook Air, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. When disconnecting the power adapter ...
To extend the reach of your MacBook Air, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. When disconnecting the power adapter ...
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Step 2: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up " on page 42. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go You will hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook Air doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Air. If your computer doesn't turn on or start up.
Step 2: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up " on page 42. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go You will hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook Air doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Air. If your computer doesn't turn on or start up.
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... the remaining prompts to select your wireless network, set up another Mac during setup. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 3: Configure your MacBook Air with migration: Â To do a basic setup, select "Do not transfer my information now" and click Continue. To set up an account, and... 15). Then go to page 16, "Migrating Information to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Go to Your MacBook Air." You can do it mid-process without quitting, move to the other computer to install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software, and then...
... the remaining prompts to select your wireless network, set up another Mac during setup. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 3: Configure your MacBook Air with migration: Â To do a basic setup, select "Do not transfer my information now" and click Continue. To set up an account, and... 15). Then go to page 16, "Migrating Information to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Go to Your MacBook Air." You can do it mid-process without quitting, move to the other computer to install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software, and then...
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System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Air. 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. 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
System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Air. 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. 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
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... a Mac with more than one other computer is on the same wired or wireless network. Use this other computer to: Â Migrate information to your MacBook Air with another Mac or Windows computer that has an optical disc drive and is a Mac (see "Migrating Information to Your... MacBook Air" on page 16) Â Share the contents of DVDs or CDs (see "Sharing Discs with DVD or CD Sharing" on page 19) Â Remotely install ...
... a Mac with more than one other computer is on the same wired or wireless network. Use this other computer to: Â Migrate information to your MacBook Air with another Mac or Windows computer that has an optical disc drive and is a Mac (see "Migrating Information to Your... MacBook Air" on page 16) Â Share the contents of DVDs or CDs (see "Sharing Discs with DVD or CD Sharing" on page 19) Â Remotely install ...
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...?" To migrate information to your wireless network, and then click Continue. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go On the next screen, choose your MacBook Air: 1 Configure the other computer is a Windows computer, choose "DVD or CD Sharing" from the Install Assistant that it is on and that starts ...AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar at the top of the information you 're connected to transfer. screen. Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air You can migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac screen to see page 15), and then make sure that it is...
...?" To migrate information to your wireless network, and then click Continue. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go On the next screen, choose your MacBook Air: 1 Configure the other computer is a Windows computer, choose "DVD or CD Sharing" from the Install Assistant that it is on and that starts ...AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar at the top of the information you 're connected to transfer. screen. Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air You can migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac screen to see page 15), and then make sure that it is...
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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. 7 On the other Mac for anything else until the migration is complete. 18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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Read the next section for more information. Â Attach the MacBook Air SuperDrive (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to partner with. Make sure you first install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software on any Mac or Windows computer you want ...to . Some discs, such as DVD movies and game discs, may be downloaded from CD or DVD, you can: Â Install applications onto your MacBook Air...
Read the next section for more information. Â Attach the MacBook Air SuperDrive (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to partner with. Make sure you first install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software on any Mac or Windows computer you want ...to . Some discs, such as DVD movies and game discs, may be downloaded from CD or DVD, you can: Â Install applications onto your MacBook Air...
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To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if 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. 2 On the other computer is a Windows computer: 1 Make sure your MacBook Air and the Windows computer are on the same wireless network. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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 other Mac, choose Apple () > System Preferences and then open Sharing. 3 In the Sharing panel, select "DVD or CD Sharing" in the Service list. 2 On the other computer is a Windows computer: 1 Make sure your MacBook Air and the Windows computer are on the same wireless network. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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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... it. 3 On the other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your MacBook Air to use the DVD or CD. 4 On your MacBook Air, use a shared DVD or CD: 1 On the other computer or eject the shared DVD or CD while your MacBook Air, select the Remote Disc when it becomes available. If you want other... 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 is using it, you try to use . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 21 To proceed, click Continue. 2 On the Windows computer, open the DVD or...
... it. 3 On the other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your MacBook Air to use the DVD or CD. 4 On your MacBook Air, use a shared DVD or CD: 1 On the other computer or eject the shared DVD or CD while your MacBook Air, select the Remote Disc when it becomes available. If you want other... 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 is using it, you try to use . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 21 To proceed, click Continue. 2 On the Windows computer, open the DVD or...
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...process. To put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Air, you can damage it, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power... (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is spinning can put your MacBook Air to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up...
...process. To put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Air, you can damage it, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power... (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is spinning can put your MacBook Air to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up...
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...see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 23 If you aren't going to use your MacBook Air for information about how to prevent your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog... that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook Air If you plan to store your MacBook Air for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely.
...see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 23 If you aren't going to use your MacBook Air for information about how to prevent your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog... that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook Air If you plan to store 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