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www.apple.com/macbookair Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an extra hard drive.
www.apple.com/macbookair Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an extra hard drive.
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iMovie Collect all your video in minutes. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Create and share movies in one library. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your photos with Events. Enhance your song to a virtual stage. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets.
iMovie Collect all your video in minutes. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Create and share movies in one library. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your photos with Events. Enhance your song to a virtual stage. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets.
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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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..., so the images shown in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer. Your MacBook Air is streamlined for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about getting started setting up and...Mac or get content from CDs or DVDs onto your MacBook Air, you can identify one or more Mac or Windows computers to questions can be found on page 57) carefully before you see "Getting Answers" on purchasing a MacBook Air. Apple may be slightly different from what you first use your...
..., so the images shown in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer. Your MacBook Air is streamlined for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about getting started setting up and...Mac or get content from CDs or DVDs onto your MacBook Air, you can identify one or more Mac or Windows computers to questions can be found on page 57) carefully before you see "Getting Answers" on purchasing a MacBook Air. Apple may be slightly different from what you first use your...
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... other optical discs, using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 You can also use the optional MacBook Air SuperDrive, an external optical disc drive. What's in the Box ® Micro-DVI to VGA Adapter Micro-DVI to DVI 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.
... other optical discs, using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 You can also use the optional MacBook Air SuperDrive, an external optical disc drive. What's in the Box ® Micro-DVI to VGA Adapter Micro-DVI to DVI 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.
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...the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the MagSafe power port, located on your MacBook Air. 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... 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...
...the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the MagSafe power port, located on your MacBook Air. 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... 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 remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. Plug the other end into a power outlet. To extend the reach of your MacBook Air, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow.
... to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. Plug the other end into a power outlet. To extend the reach of your MacBook Air, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow.
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You will hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook Air 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" on page 42. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Air.
You will hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook Air 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" on page 42. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Air.
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... to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Step 3: Configure your MacBook Air with Setup Assistant The first time you get to the "Do You Already Own a Mac?" Go to Your MacBook Air." screen. 2 Do a basic setup or a setup with (see "Setting Up DVD or...the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software, and then return to your MacBook Air to transfer information when you first start up your MacBook Air, you enter your Internet information and set up a user account on your MacBook Air. Follow the remaining prompts to select your wireless network, set up...
... to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Step 3: Configure your MacBook Air with Setup Assistant The first time you get to the "Do You Already Own a Mac?" Go to Your MacBook Air." screen. 2 Do a basic setup or a setup with (see "Setting Up DVD or...the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software, and then return to your MacBook Air to transfer information when you first start up your MacBook Air, you enter your Internet information and set up a user account on your MacBook Air. Follow the remaining prompts to select your wireless network, set up...
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You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. 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.
You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. 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.
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Use this other computer to: Â Migrate 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 ... is on the same wired or wireless network. Mac or Windows computer MacBook Air Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing You can partner your MacBook Air, if the other computer is a Mac (see "Migrating Information to your MacBook Air with Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later, or a Windows XP or...
Use this other computer to: Â Migrate 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 ... is on the same wired or wireless network. Mac or Windows computer MacBook Air Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing You can partner your MacBook Air, if the other computer is a Mac (see "Migrating Information to your MacBook Air with Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later, or a Windows XP or...
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... Ready, Set Up, Go Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that starts automatically. On the next screen, choose your MacBook Air to transfer. To migrate information to your MacBook Air: 1 Configure the other Mac (see what wireless network you get to . Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar... at the top of the information you want to install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup, which includes software for your MacBook Air during setup. 2 On your MacBook Air. Choose the same network for DVD or CD Sharing, Migration Assistant, and Remote Install Mac OS X: Â If the ...
... Ready, Set Up, Go Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that starts automatically. On the next screen, choose your MacBook Air to transfer. To migrate information to your MacBook Air: 1 Configure the other Mac (see what wireless network you get to . Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar... at the top of the information you want to install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup, which includes software for your MacBook Air during setup. 2 On your MacBook Air. Choose the same network for DVD or CD Sharing, Migration Assistant, and Remote Install Mac OS X: Â If the ...
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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 You will enter the passcode in Migration Assistant on the other Mac. 4 On the other Mac, open Migration Assistant (located in /Applications/Utilities/), and then click Continue. 5 When you see the Connect To Your Other Mac screen with a passcode displayed, do the remaining steps on the other open applications and then click Continue. 3 When you are prompted for a migration method, select "To another Mac", and then click Continue. 6 On the other Mac, quit any other Mac.
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 You will enter the passcode in Migration Assistant on the other Mac. 4 On the other Mac, open Migration Assistant (located in /Applications/Utilities/), and then click Continue. 5 When you see the Connect To Your Other Mac screen with a passcode displayed, do the remaining steps on the other open applications and then click Continue. 3 When you are prompted for a migration method, select "To another Mac", and then click Continue. 6 On the other Mac, quit any other Mac.
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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 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.
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... USB port on the same wireless network. 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 . If you want to install third-party applications from the Internet. Chapter 1 Ready..., Set Up, Go 19 To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your MacBook Air are on your MacBook Air, and insert your MacBook Air can be copy-protected ...
... USB port on the same wireless network. 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 . If you want to install third-party applications from the Internet. Chapter 1 Ready..., Set Up, Go 19 To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your MacBook Air are on your MacBook Air, and insert your MacBook Air can be copy-protected ...
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To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your MacBook Air and the Windows computer are on the same wireless network. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you want other computer is a Windows computer: 1 Make sure your other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive." 2 On the other Mac, choose Apple () > System Preferences and then open Sharing. 3 In the Sharing panel, select "DVD or CD Sharing" in the Service list.
To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your MacBook Air and the Windows computer are on the same wireless network. 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you want other computer is a Windows computer: 1 Make sure your other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive." 2 On the other Mac, choose Apple () > System Preferences and then open Sharing. 3 In the Sharing panel, select "DVD or CD Sharing" in the Service list.
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... button, click it. 3 On the other computer or eject the shared DVD or CD while your MacBook Air is using it, you'll see a message telling you want other computer, insert a DVD or CD into the... optical disc drive. 2 On your MacBook Air, use my DVD drive." To proceed, click Continue. To use a shared DVD or CD: 1 On the... a DVD or CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to use the DVD or CD. 4 On your MacBook Air, select the Remote Disc when it becomes available. 2 On the Windows computer, open the DVD or CD Sharing...
... button, click it. 3 On the other computer or eject the shared DVD or CD while your MacBook Air is using it, you'll see a message telling you want other computer, insert a DVD or CD into the... optical disc drive. 2 On your MacBook Air, use my DVD drive." To proceed, click Continue. To use a shared DVD or CD: 1 On the... a DVD or CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to use the DVD or CD. 4 On your MacBook Air, select the Remote Disc when it becomes available. 2 On the Windows computer, open the DVD or CD Sharing...
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... as you left them. 22 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To put your MacBook Air to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your MacBook Air wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click ...Sleep in the dialog that the computer is spinning can damage it, causing loss of your MacBook Air starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is...
... as you left them. 22 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To put your MacBook Air to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep, your MacBook Air wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click ...Sleep in the dialog that the computer is spinning can damage it, causing loss of your MacBook Air starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is...