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Say hello to your fingers. www.apple.com/macbookair Built-in the world. Mac Help finder MacBook Air Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Air. Mac Help trackpad Scroll Swipe Rotate Four fingers Pinch and swipe expand Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
Say hello to your fingers. www.apple.com/macbookair Built-in the world. Mac Help finder MacBook Air Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Air. Mac Help trackpad Scroll Swipe Rotate Four fingers Pinch and swipe expand Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
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Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on the web or create books, cards, and calendars. Mac Help safari iLife '08 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Share photos on your own song with ease. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your files. iPhoto Help ...Create your Mac instantly. iWeb Help website GarageBand Help record iWeb Build websites with the fastest browser in the world. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with photos, movies, blogs, and podcasts....
Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on the web or create books, cards, and calendars. Mac Help safari iLife '08 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Share photos on your own song with ease. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your files. iPhoto Help ...Create your Mac instantly. iWeb Help website GarageBand Help record iWeb Build websites with the fastest browser in the world. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with photos, movies, blogs, and podcasts....
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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 35 Running Your MacBook Air on Battery Power 36 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Problem, Meet Solution 40 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Air 43 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 35 Running Your MacBook Air on Battery Power 36 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Problem, Meet Solution 40 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Air 43 Using Apple Hardware Test Contents 5
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44 Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS X 49 Reinstalling Software Using the MacBook Air SuperDrive 50 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 50 Problems with Your Internet Connection 52 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 52 Learning More, Service, and Support 55 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 4: Last, but Not Least 58 Important Safety Information 61 Important Handling Information 62 Understanding Ergonomics 64 Apple and the Environment 65 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 70 Index 6 Contents
44 Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS X 49 Reinstalling Software Using the MacBook Air SuperDrive 50 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 50 Problems with Your Internet Connection 52 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 52 Learning More, Service, and Support 55 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 4: Last, but Not Least 58 Important Safety Information 61 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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Apple may be found on page 36. Then follow the Setup Assistant to set up your MacBook Air quickly. Â If you want to partner with your MacBook Air. For information about getting started setting up and using your MacBook Air. Â If you know you won't be migrating information from another Mac, and you'd like to... set up one or more Mac or Windows computers to migrate information from another Mac or get content from DVDs or CDs onto your MacBook Air, you can be slightly different from the other computer. Read this book may release new versions and updates to use your...
Apple may be found on page 36. Then follow the Setup Assistant to set up your MacBook Air quickly. Â If you want to partner with your MacBook Air. For information about getting started setting up and using your MacBook Air. Â If you know you won't be migrating information from another Mac, and you'd like to... set up one or more Mac or Windows computers to migrate information from another Mac or get content from DVDs or CDs onto your MacBook Air, you can be slightly different from the other computer. Read this book may release new versions and updates to use your...
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... from other optical discs, using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer and the Remote Disc feature on your MacBook Air. You can also use the optional MacBook Air SuperDrive, an external optical disc drive. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box ® AC plug AC power cord 45W... MagSafe Power Adapter 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.
... from other optical discs, using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer and the Remote Disc feature on your MacBook Air. You can also use the optional MacBook Air SuperDrive, an external optical disc drive. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box ® AC plug AC power cord 45W... MagSafe Power Adapter 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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Setting Up Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air is designed so that you 'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it right away. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord ...; Turning on the back left side of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the MagSafe power port, located on your MacBook Air and using it in. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Air. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the...
Setting Up Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air is designed so that you 'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it right away. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord ...; Turning on the back left side of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the MagSafe power port, located on your MacBook Air and using it in. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Air. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the...
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.... An amber light indicates that the battery is plugged into a power outlet. 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.
.... An amber light indicates that the battery is plugged into a power outlet. 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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After it starts up . If your computer doesn't turn on, see the sleep indicator light turn on page 42. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go When you turn on the computer, you'll hear a tone and see "If your MacBook Air. Step 2: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Air doesn't turn on or start up" on . ® Power button Sleep indicator light ® Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
After it starts up . If your computer doesn't turn on, see the sleep indicator light turn on page 42. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go When you turn on the computer, you'll hear a tone and see "If your MacBook Air. Step 2: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Air doesn't turn on or start up" on . ® Power button Sleep indicator light ® Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
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... that has an optical drive and supports DVD or CD Sharing. (You may have Mac OS X version 10.5.5 or later installed. To set up your MacBook Air, you get to the "Do You Already Own a Mac?" screen. 2 Do a basic setup or a setup with Setup Assistant The first time you need to install... the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software, and then return to your MacBook Air to select your wireless network, set up an account, and exit Setup Assistant. Â To do a setup with migration, partner with another Mac during setup...
... that has an optical drive and supports DVD or CD Sharing. (You may have Mac OS X version 10.5.5 or later installed. To set up your MacBook Air, you get to the "Do You Already Own a Mac?" screen. 2 Do a basic setup or a setup with Setup Assistant The first time you need to install... the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software, and then return to your MacBook Air to select your wireless network, set up an account, and exit Setup Assistant. Â To do a setup with migration, partner with another Mac during setup...
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Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Dock Finder icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go System Preferences icon 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. System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Air. Step 4: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Dock Finder icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go System Preferences icon 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. 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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...a Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later, or a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer. Use this other computer to: Â Migrate information to Your MacBook Air" on page 16) Â Share the contents of DVDs or CDs or install applications (see "Sharing Discs with more than one other computer is already... installed. If the Mac has Mac OS X v10.5.5 or later, DVD or CD Sharing is a Mac (see "Migrating Information to your MacBook Air with another Mac or Windows computer that has an optical disc drive and is on page 48) The computer with the optical drive can partner...
...a Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later, or a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer. Use this other computer to: Â Migrate information to Your MacBook Air" on page 16) Â Share the contents of DVDs or CDs or install applications (see "Sharing Discs with more than one other computer is already... installed. If the Mac has Mac OS X v10.5.5 or later, DVD or CD Sharing is a Mac (see "Migrating Information to your MacBook Air with another Mac or Windows computer that has an optical disc drive and is on page 48) The computer with the optical drive can partner...
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.... Â If the other Mac screen to see page 15), and then make sure you 're connected to. To migrate information to your MacBook Air: 1 Configure the other Mac, make sure that it is on the Mac OS X Install DVD. If the other computer is a Windows computer...the other computer is turned on your other Mac (see what wireless network you have the latest software by choosing Apple () > Software Update. Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air You can migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other information from the Install Assistant that it is a ...
.... Â If the other Mac screen to see page 15), and then make sure you 're connected to. To migrate information to your MacBook Air: 1 Configure the other Mac, make sure that it is on the Mac OS X Install DVD. If the other computer is a Windows computer...the other computer is turned on your other Mac (see what wireless network you have the latest software by choosing Apple () > Software Update. Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air You can migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other information from the Install Assistant that it is a ...
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..., select "To another Mac" as the source of the information you want to the "Do You Already Own a Mac?" On the next screen, choose your MacBook Air, follow the Setup Assistant onscreen instructions until you get to transfer. Select "from another Mac", and then click Continue. 2 On your wireless network, and then...
..., select "To another Mac" as the source of the information you want to the "Do You Already Own a Mac?" On the next screen, choose your MacBook Air, follow the Setup Assistant onscreen instructions until you get to transfer. Select "from another Mac", and then click Continue. 2 On your wireless network, and then...
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...-digit passcode displayed in Setup Assistant on ) that you can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook Air. 8 Click Continue to your MacBook Air. If the connection is complete. Important: Don't use the other Mac for anything else until the migration is terminated during migration, you want...
...-digit passcode displayed in Setup Assistant on ) that you can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook Air. 8 Click Continue to your MacBook Air. If the connection is complete. Important: Don't use the other Mac for anything else until the migration is terminated during migration, you want...
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...using the optical disc drive on the same wireless network. See page 15 for more information. Â Attach the MacBook Air SuperDrive (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to the USB port on any Mac or Windows computer you can: Â Install applications onto your... applications from the Internet. Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar to see what network you insert into the optical disc drive of MacBook Air. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19 Make sure DVD or CD Sharing is set up and enabled). Many other computer. Read the next...
...using the optical disc drive on the same wireless network. See page 15 for more information. Â Attach the MacBook Air SuperDrive (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to the USB port on any Mac or Windows computer you can: Â Install applications onto your... applications from the Internet. Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar to see what network you insert into the optical disc drive of MacBook Air. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19 Make sure DVD or CD Sharing is set up and enabled). Many other computer. Read the next...
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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." 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 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.
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." 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 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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.... 3 Select "Enable DVD or CD Sharing." To use a shared DVD or CD: 1 On the other computer or eject the shared DVD or CD while your MacBook Air is using it, you try to use" button, click it becomes available. If you 'll see the "Ask to shut down the other computer, insert... a DVD or CD into the optical disc drive. 2 On your MacBook Air, use my DVD drive." If you want other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your MacBook Air to use the disc as you that the disc is in the Finder sidebar. To proceed, click...
.... 3 Select "Enable DVD or CD Sharing." To use a shared DVD or CD: 1 On the other computer or eject the shared DVD or CD while your MacBook Air is using it, you try to use" button, click it becomes available. If you 'll see the "Ask to shut down the other computer, insert... a DVD or CD into the optical disc drive. 2 On your MacBook Air, use my DVD drive." If you want other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your MacBook Air to use the disc as you that the disc is in the Finder sidebar. To proceed, click...
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.... Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. When your MacBook Air wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep If you...be away from your MacBook Air for only a short time, put your MacBook Air to wake your MacBook Air. Â If the display is already open it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. To wake your MacBook Air: Â If the...
.... Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. When your MacBook Air wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep If you...be away from your MacBook Air for only a short time, put your MacBook Air to wake your MacBook Air. Â If the display is already open it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. To wake your MacBook Air: Â If the...