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Mac Help finder MacBook Air Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Air. Say hello to your fingers. 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. Mac Help trackpad Scroll Swipe Rotate Four fingers Pinch and swipe expand 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. Say hello to your fingers. 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. Mac Help trackpad Scroll Swipe Rotate Four fingers Pinch and swipe expand www.apple.com/macbookair Built-in the world.
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... portability and a completely wireless experience. Apple may release new versions and updates to use your MacBook Air and the information from another Mac or get started setting up and using your MacBook Air. Â If you know you won't be migrating information from the other computer. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 36. Your MacBook Air is streamlined for help...
... portability and a completely wireless experience. Apple may release new versions and updates to use your MacBook Air and the information from another Mac or get started setting up and using your MacBook Air. Â If you know you won't be migrating information from the other computer. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 36. Your MacBook Air is streamlined for help...
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... MagSafe Power Adapter Important: Remove the protective film covering the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your MacBook Air. You can also use the optional MacBook Air SuperDrive, an external optical disc drive. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 About Optical Discs Although your MacBook Air doesn't have an optical disc drive, it does include DVD discs with important software. You can easily access this software, as well as install applications and access data from other optical discs, using the optical disc drive...
... MagSafe Power Adapter Important: Remove the protective film covering the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your MacBook Air. You can also use the optional MacBook Air SuperDrive, an external optical disc drive. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 About Optical Discs Although your MacBook Air doesn't have an optical disc drive, it does include DVD discs with important software. You can easily access this software, as well as install applications and access data from other optical discs, using the optical disc drive...
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... your MacBook Air, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. A green light indicates that the battery is plugged into a power outlet. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 When you don't see a light, make sure...
... your MacBook Air, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. A green light indicates that the battery is plugged into a power outlet. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 When you don't see a light, make sure...
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... downloaded from a DVD or CD, you can enable DVD or CD Sharing on a Mac or Windows computer to use the Remote Disc feature of the other Mac and your MacBook Air or share information using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer (if DVD or CD Sharing is set up and enabled). Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar to see what network...
... downloaded from a DVD or CD, you can enable DVD or CD Sharing on a Mac or Windows computer to use the Remote Disc feature of the other Mac and your MacBook Air or share information using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer (if DVD or CD Sharing is set up and enabled). Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar to see what network...
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... the sleep indicator light on the keyboard. Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Air, you can put it to sleep. To put your MacBook Air to wake your MacBook Air. Â If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on the front of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk...
... the sleep indicator light on the keyboard. Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Air, you can put it to sleep. To put your MacBook Air to wake your MacBook Air. Â If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on the front of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk...
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..., F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of the sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your widgets. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Air display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause...
..., F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of the sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your widgets. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Air display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause...
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... Open the port hatch to your MacBook Air. 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 use the headphone jack, USB 2.0 port, and Mini DisplayPort. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 31 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. £ Mini DisplayPort (video out) Connect an external display or projection device that uses a DVI or VGA connector. f Headphone jack Connect external speakers or headphones. You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. ¯ MagSafe power port...
... Open the port hatch to your MacBook Air. 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 use the headphone jack, USB 2.0 port, and Mini DisplayPort. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 31 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. £ Mini DisplayPort (video out) Connect an external display or projection device that uses a DVI or VGA connector. f Headphone jack Connect external speakers or headphones. You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. ¯ MagSafe power port...
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... power left by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with Your MacBook Air Getting Answers Much more information about using . If the light is glowing green, the battery is replaceable only by looking at www.apple.com/support/macbookair. You can determine whether the battery needs charging by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Important: The battery is fully charged. The battery charge level displayed is available in use, and adjust your MacBook Air...
... power left by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with Your MacBook Air Getting Answers Much more information about using . If the light is glowing green, the battery is replaceable only by looking at www.apple.com/support/macbookair. You can determine whether the battery needs charging by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Important: The battery is fully charged. The battery charge level displayed is available in use, and adjust your MacBook Air...
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Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/specs. Or open Mac Help and search for "DisplayPort." Connecting to the Internet Mac Help and search for "Front Row." at www.apple.com. and manuals for "USB." technology Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. USB connections Mac Help...
Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/specs. Or open Mac Help and search for "DisplayPort." Connecting to the Internet Mac Help and search for "Front Row." at www.apple.com. and manuals for "USB." technology Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. USB connections Mac Help...
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... with the application's manufacturer to see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicator light is compatible with your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Air" on any open applications and restart the computer to make sure the problem is entirely cleared up , shut it is glowing steadily (not...
... with the application's manufacturer to see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicator light is compatible with your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Air" on any open applications and restart the computer to make sure the problem is entirely cleared up , shut it is glowing steadily (not...
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If your MacBook Air doesn't turn on page 35. Â If the problem persists, return the computer to its factory settings (while still preserving your files) by pressing the left Shift key, left Option (alt) key, left Control key, and the power (®) button simultaneously for service. 42 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution Be sure to use the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter that doesn't work, try unplugging and replugging the power cord...
If your MacBook Air doesn't turn on page 35. Â If the problem persists, return the computer to its factory settings (while still preserving your files) by pressing the left Shift key, left Option (alt) key, left Control key, and the power (®) button simultaneously for service. 42 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution Be sure to use the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter that doesn't work, try unplugging and replugging the power cord...
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... can open Apple Hardware Test using Remote Install OS X and the Applications Install DVD. Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS X Use Remote Install Mac OS X on the partner computer whose optical disc drive you want to share (installation instructions for this procedure doesn't work, you want to do one of the following tasks on your MacBook Air: Â Reinstall Mac OS X and other components of the error code before pursuing support options.
... can open Apple Hardware Test using Remote Install OS X and the Applications Install DVD. Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS X Use Remote Install Mac OS X on the partner computer whose optical disc drive you want to share (installation instructions for this procedure doesn't work, you want to do one of the following tasks on your MacBook Air: Â Reinstall Mac OS X and other components of the error code before pursuing support options.
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... applications, use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reset it starts up list. Use the Mac OS X Install DVD to "Using Disk Utility" on page 48. Important: If you chose AirPort as it , go to "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Air" on page 46. Â If you are prompted for a password. 6 Restart your MacBook Air and hold down the Option key as your network in...
... applications, use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reset it starts up list. Use the Mac OS X Install DVD to "Using Disk Utility" on page 48. Important: If you chose AirPort as it , go to "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Air" on page 46. Â If you are prompted for a password. 6 Restart your MacBook Air and hold down the Option key as your network in...
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... appear, indicating signal strength. Nearby 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. Up to open Network Setup Assistant. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in the menu bar. Open System Preferences and click Network. Problems with wireless communication and reduce this range. 3 Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using Network Diagnostics. 50...
... appear, indicating signal strength. Nearby 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. Up to open Network Setup Assistant. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in the menu bar. Open System Preferences and click Network. Problems with wireless communication and reduce this range. 3 Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using Network Diagnostics. 50...
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... visit the website address for your MacBook Air, use System Profiler. Choose Help > Mac Help. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can extend your MacBook Air serial number ready when you with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help.
... visit the website address for your MacBook Air, use System Profiler. Choose Help > Mac Help. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can extend your MacBook Air serial number ready when you with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help.
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...; Plug the computer in a residential installation. See the service and support information that may cause undesired operation. Or consult an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components to the following measures: Â Turn the television or radio antenna until...
...; Plug the computer in a residential installation. See the service and support information that may cause undesired operation. Or consult an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components to the following measures: Â Turn the television or radio antenna until...
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... 14 discs software installation 46 Disk Utility 48, 49 display adjusting settings 29 cleaning 62 external 31 goes black 43 disposing of your display 29 AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 50 ambient light sensor 27 AppleCare 53 Apple Hardware Test, using 43 Apple Remote 27, 38 application freeze 40 applications Front Row 27, 38 iChat 27 iLife 37 Keynote 27 B battery charging 35 location 27 performance 35 storing 61 blinking question mark 41 brightness keys...
... 14 discs software installation 46 Disk Utility 48, 49 display adjusting settings 29 cleaning 62 external 31 goes black 43 disposing of your display 29 AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 50 ambient light sensor 27 AppleCare 53 Apple Hardware Test, using 43 Apple Remote 27, 38 application freeze 40 applications Front Row 27, 38 iChat 27 iLife 37 Keynote 27 B battery charging 35 location 27 performance 35 storing 61 blinking question mark 41 brightness keys...
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... installation discs 9 installing DVD or CD Sharing Setup 16 iSight video camera 27 K keyboard ALS sensor 27 ergonomics 62 features 28 shortcuts 33 See also keys keyboard illumination keys 29 Keynote application 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 36 Mac OS X installation discs 9 Mac OS X website 37 MagSafe power adapter. See power adapter MagSafe power port...
... installation discs 9 installing DVD or CD Sharing Setup 16 iSight video camera 27 K keyboard ALS sensor 27 ergonomics 62 features 28 shortcuts 33 See also keys keyboard illumination keys 29 Keynote application 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 36 Mac OS X installation discs 9 Mac OS X website 37 MagSafe power adapter. See power adapter MagSafe power port...
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... rotating objects using trackpad 34 S safety general safety instructions 58 important information 8 power adapter 59 screen. See display scrolling trackpad feature 27 scrolling with two fingers 32 secondary click 33 serial number, locating 55 service and support 53 Setup Assistant 13 shared optical disc 19, 20 sharing files 19, 20 shutting down 23 sleep mode indicator light 27 putting computer to sleep 22 software installation discs 46 software, updating 52 Software Update preferences 52 speaker 27 specifications 38...
... rotating objects using trackpad 34 S safety general safety instructions 58 important information 8 power adapter 59 screen. See display scrolling trackpad feature 27 scrolling with two fingers 32 secondary click 33 serial number, locating 55 service and support 53 Setup Assistant 13 shared optical disc 19, 20 sharing files 19, 20 shutting down 23 sleep mode indicator light 27 putting computer to sleep 22 software installation discs 46 software, updating 52 Software Update preferences 52 speaker 27 specifications 38...