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... Information onto Your MacBook Air 22 Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down 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
... Information onto Your MacBook Air 22 Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down 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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... 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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 You can easily access this software, as well as install applications and access data from other optical discs, using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer. About Optical Discs Although your MacBook Air. You can also use the optional MacBook Air SuperDrive, an external optical disc drive...
... 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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 You can easily access this software, as well as install applications and access data from other optical discs, using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer. About Optical Discs Although your MacBook Air. You can also use the optional MacBook Air SuperDrive, an external optical disc drive...
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.... An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged. When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is plugged into a power outlet. If you first connect the power adapter to your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. To extend the reach of your MacBook Air, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to the adapter, making sure it...
.... An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged. When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is plugged into a power outlet. If you first connect the power adapter to your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. To extend the reach of your MacBook Air, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to the adapter, making sure it...
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... icon in the menu bar to . Sharing Discs with . Make sure you first install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software on any Mac or Windows computer you want to install third-party applications from CD or DVD, you 're connected to see what network you can: Â Install applications onto your MacBook Air using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer (if DVD or CD Sharing...
... icon in the menu bar to . Sharing Discs with . Make sure you first install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software on any Mac or Windows computer you want to install third-party applications from CD or DVD, you 're connected to see what network you can: Â Install applications onto your MacBook Air using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer (if DVD or CD Sharing...
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... display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the front of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Air. To wake your MacBook Air: Â If the display is already open it , causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light on the keyboard...
... display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the front of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Air. To wake your MacBook Air: Â If the display is already open it , causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light on the keyboard...
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... customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from a MacBook Air SuperDrive (available separately at www.apple.com/store). Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc from the menu bar and search for quick access to...
... customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from a MacBook Air SuperDrive (available separately at www.apple.com/store). Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc from the menu bar and search for quick access to...
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... (video out) port Connect an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 31 f Headphone jack Connect external speakers or headphones. d USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port Connect an external optical disc drive, USB to Ethernet adapter, modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, and more to Video Adapter, which provides composite and S-video support, is sold separately at www.apple.com/store. The Micro-DVI to your MacBook Air. Port hatch Open the port hatch...
... (video out) port Connect an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 31 f Headphone jack Connect external speakers or headphones. d USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port Connect an external optical disc drive, USB to Ethernet adapter, modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, and more to Video Adapter, which provides composite and S-video support, is sold separately at www.apple.com/store. The Micro-DVI to your MacBook Air. Port hatch Open the port hatch...
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... time that came with Your MacBook Air Turning off or in rechargeable battery. If the light is off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can determine whether the battery needs charging by looking at the indicator light on the applications you use and the external devices connected to your MacBook Air varies, depending on the MagSafe connector. The battery recharges more quickly, however, when the computer...
... time that came with Your MacBook Air Turning off or in rechargeable battery. If the light is off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can determine whether the battery needs charging by looking at the indicator light on the applications you use and the external devices connected to your MacBook Air varies, depending on the MagSafe connector. The battery recharges more quickly, however, when the computer...
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... Apple Authorized Service Provider. To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your MacBook Air is replaceable only by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with Your MacBook Air 35 To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Click the Help menu in the menu...
... Apple Authorized Service Provider. To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your MacBook Air is replaceable only by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with Your MacBook Air 35 To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Click the Help menu in the menu...
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..., located in Mac Help. To learn about Using Bluetooth wireless technology Connecting a printer USB connections Connecting to the Internet Connecting an external display Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) Front Row Specifications Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware Instructions, technical support, and manuals for Apple products Do this Go to the Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com. Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar...
..., located in Mac Help. To learn about Using Bluetooth wireless technology Connecting a printer USB connections Connecting to the Internet Connecting an external display Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) Front Row Specifications Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware Instructions, technical support, and manuals for Apple products Do this Go to the Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com. Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar...
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... might need to make sure the problem is glowing steadily (not in any disks attached to quit, press and hold the power (®) button for the software that came with your MacBook Air, go to see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicator light is entirely cleared up. To get help for the word "freeze" to reinstall your MacBook Air freezes during startup...
... might need to make sure the problem is glowing steadily (not in any disks attached to quit, press and hold the power (®) button for the software that came with your MacBook Air, go to see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicator light is entirely cleared up. To get help for the word "freeze" to reinstall your MacBook Air freezes during startup...
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... it supports bridging a wireless to the same network. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Air freezes Try restarting your MacBook Air. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your MacBook Air is connected wirelessly and the other computer must be connected to wired connection. If your work. If your MacBook Air can 't start up your MacBook Air, see how much the battery has charged, look at least 10 percent before plugging in the menu...
... it supports bridging a wireless to the same network. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Air freezes Try restarting your MacBook Air. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your MacBook Air is connected wirelessly and the other computer must be connected to wired connection. If your work. If your MacBook Air can 't start up your MacBook Air, see how much the battery has charged, look at least 10 percent before plugging in the menu...
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... X Install Disc 1. 44 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution To use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there's a problem with one of the error code before pursuing support options. For more information about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on your MacBook Air: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. 2 Restart your MacBook Air while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears...
... X Install Disc 1. 44 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution To use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there's a problem with one of the error code before pursuing support options. For more information about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on your MacBook Air: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. 2 Restart your MacBook Air while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears...
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... up the information on your hard disk before restoring software. Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 47 Apple is connected and plugged in Remote Install Mac OS X. 10 On your MacBook Air, click the arrow button beneath the installer icon and then do this by connecting the MacBook Air SuperDrive and burning important information to DVDs or CDs, or by attaching an external hard drive to "Resetting Your Password" on page 48. Â...
... up the information on your hard disk before restoring software. Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 47 Apple is connected and plugged in Remote Install Mac OS X. 10 On your MacBook Air, click the arrow button beneath the installer icon and then do this by connecting the MacBook Air SuperDrive and burning important information to DVDs or CDs, or by attaching an external hard drive to "Resetting Your Password" on page 48. Â...
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... electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Air has a Network Setup Assistant application to help you set up an Internet connection. Repositioning or rotating the computer might improve reception. Â Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar. Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your location...
... electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Air has a Network Setup Assistant application to help you set up an Internet connection. Repositioning or rotating the computer might improve reception. Â Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar. Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your location...
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... retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. Onscreen Help You can often find answers to your MacBook Air serial number ready when you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed...
... retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. Onscreen Help You can often find answers to your MacBook Air serial number ready when you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed...
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... device in accordance with the specifications in a residential installation. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that interference will not occur in a particular installation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is no guarantee that included the use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to provide reasonable protection against such interference in Part...
... device in accordance with the specifications in a residential installation. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that interference will not occur in a particular installation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is no guarantee that included the use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to provide reasonable protection against such interference in Part...
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... Windows key 29 external display port 31 F F1 to sleep 22 shutting down 23 turning on 12 won't turn on 42 connection problems with another computer 43 Control-click 32 cord, AC power 11 D Dashboard 29 desktop, customizing 14 Disk Utility 49, 50 display adjusting settings 29 cleaning 61 external 31 goes black 43 disposing of your display 29 AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 51 ambient light sensor 27 AppleCare 54 Apple Hardware Test, using 44 Apple Remote...
... Windows key 29 external display port 31 F F1 to sleep 22 shutting down 23 turning on 12 won't turn on 42 connection problems with another computer 43 Control-click 32 cord, AC power 11 D Dashboard 29 desktop, customizing 14 Disk Utility 49, 50 display adjusting settings 29 cleaning 61 external 31 goes black 43 disposing of your display 29 AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 51 ambient light sensor 27 AppleCare 54 Apple Hardware Test, using 44 Apple Remote...
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... 27 keys brightness 29 Dashboard 29 Exposé 29 function 29 keyboard illumination 29 media 29 Media Eject 29 Mute 29 volume control 29 L lights, sleep indicator 27 M Mac Help 35 Mac OS X installation discs 9 Mac OS X website 36 MagSafe power adapter. See DVD or CD Sharing P paging through documents using trackpad 34 partner computer connection problems 43 Disk Utility 49 DVD or CD Sharing Setup software 16 installing Mac OS X 45 resetting your password 48 password, resetting 48...
... 27 keys brightness 29 Dashboard 29 Exposé 29 function 29 keyboard illumination 29 media 29 Media Eject 29 Mute 29 volume control 29 L lights, sleep indicator 27 M Mac Help 35 Mac OS X installation discs 9 Mac OS X website 36 MagSafe power adapter. See DVD or CD Sharing P paging through documents using trackpad 34 partner computer connection problems 43 Disk Utility 49 DVD or CD Sharing Setup software 16 installing Mac OS X 45 resetting your password 48 password, resetting 48...
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... installing Mac OS X 45 resetting your password 48 repairing a disk 49 resetting your password 48, 50 Rewind key 29 right click 32 rotating objects using trackpad 34 S safety general safety instructions 58 important information 8 power adapter 59 scrolling trackpad feature 27 scrolling with two fingers 33 secondary click 32 serial number, locating 56 service and support 54 Setup Assistant 13 shared optical disc 19, 20 sharing files 19, 20 shutting down 23 sleep mode indicator light...
... installing Mac OS X 45 resetting your password 48 repairing a disk 49 resetting your password 48, 50 Rewind key 29 right click 32 rotating objects using trackpad 34 S safety general safety instructions 58 important information 8 power adapter 59 scrolling trackpad feature 27 scrolling with two fingers 33 secondary click 32 serial number, locating 56 service and support 54 Setup Assistant 13 shared optical disc 19, 20 sharing files 19, 20 shutting down 23 sleep mode indicator light...