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Contents
Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 8 Welcome 9 What’sintheBox 10 SettingUpYourMacBookAir 15 SettingUpDVDorCDSharing 16 MigratingInformationtoYourMacBookAir 19 GettingAdditionalInformationontoYourMacBookAir 21 PuttingYourMacBookAirtoSleeporShuttingItDown
Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Air 24 BasicFeaturesofYourMacBookAir 26 KeyboardFeaturesofYourMacBookAir 28 PortsonYourMacBookAir 30 UsingtheMulti-TouchTrackpad 34 RunningYourMacBookAironBatteryPower 35 GettingAnswers
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Chapter 3: Problem, Meet Solution 40 ProblemsThatPreventYoufromUsingYourMacBookAir 44 UsingAppleHardwareTest 45 ProblemswithYourInternetConnection 46 ProblemswithAirPortExtremeWirelessCommunication 47 KeepingYourSoftwareUptoDate 47 ReinstallingtheSoftwareThatCameWithYourMacBookAir 50 LearningMore,Service,andSupport 52 LocatingYourProductSerialNumber
Chapter 4: Last, but Not Least 54 ImportantSafetyInformation 57 ImportantHandlingInformation 59 UnderstandingErgonomics 61 AppleandtheEnvironment 62 RegulatoryComplianceInformation
Looking for Something? 68 Index
Mac Help Migration Assistant
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Mac Help Migration Assistant
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Ready, Set Up, Go
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WelcomeCongratulationsonpurchasingaMacBookAir.YourMacBookAirisstreamlinedforportabilityandacompletelywirelessexperience.ReadthischapterforhelpgettingstartedsettingupandusingyourMacBookAir.
 Ifyouknowyouwon’tbemigratinginformationfromanotherMac,andyou’dliketogetstartedusingyourMacBookAirrightaway,youcanfollowtheSetupAssistanttosetupyourMacBookAirquickly.Formoreinformation,seepage13.
 IfyouwanttomigrateinformationfromanotherMactoyourMacBookAir,youcanfollowtheSetupAssistantandspecifytheMacwhoseinformationyouwanttotransfer.Formoreinformation,seepage13.
 AfteryousetupyourMacBookAir,ifyouwanttogetcontentfromDVDsorCDsontoyourMacBookAir,youcansetuponeormoreMacorWindowscomputerstopartnerwithyourMacBookAir.Formoreinformation,seepage19.
Important: Readalltheinstallationinstructions(andthesafetyinformationstartingonpage54)carefullybeforeyoufirstuseyourMacBookAir.
ManyanswerstoquestionscanbefoundonyourMacBookAirinMacHelp.ForinformationaboutgettingMacHelp,see“GettingAnswers”onpage35.Applemayreleasenewversionsandupdatestoitssystemsoftware,sotheimagesshowninthisbookmaybeslightlydifferentfromwhatyouseeonscreen.
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What’s in the Box
AC power cord
ACplug
45W MagSafe Power AdapterSoftware Reinstall Drive
YourMacBookAirpackageincludestheSoftwareReinstallDrive,aUSBflashdrivethatcontainssoftwareforreinstallingMacOSXandtheapplicationsthatcamewithyourMacBookAir,resettingyourpassword,andusingDiskUtility.FormoreinformationabouthowandwhentousetheSoftwareReinstallDrive,seeChapter3,“Problem,MeetSolution”onpage39.
Important: Removetheprotectivefilmcoveringthe45WMagSafePowerAdapterbeforesettingupyourMacBookAir.
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Setting Up Your MacBook AirYourMacBookAirisdesignedsothatyoucansetitupquicklyandstartusingitrightaway.Thefollowingpagestakeyouthroughthesetupprocess,includingthesetasks:
 Plugginginthe45WMagSafePowerAdapter TurningonyourMacBookAir UsingSetupAssistanttoaccessanetworkandconfigureauseraccountandothersettings
 SettinguptheMacOSXdesktopandpreferences
Step 1: Plug in the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Air and charge the battery.MakesuretheACplugisfullyinsertedintothepoweradapterandtheelectricalprongsonyourACplugareintheircompletelyextendedposition.InserttheACplugofyourpoweradapterintoapoweroutletandtheMagSafeconnectorintotheMagSafepowerport.AstheMagSafeconnectorgetsclosetotheport,you’llfeelamagneticpulldrawingitin.
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AC power cord
AC plug MagSafe power portMagSafe connector
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Toextendthereachofyourpoweradapter,replacetheACplugwiththeincludedACpowercord.FirstpulltheACpluguptoremoveitfromtheadapter,andthenattachtheACpowercordtotheadapter,makingsureitisseatedfirmly.Plugtheotherendintoapoweroutlet.
WhendisconnectingthepoweradapterfromanoutletorfromyourMacBookAir,pulltheplug,notthecord.
WhenyouconnectthepoweradaptertoyourMacBookAir,theindicatorlightontheMagSafeconnectorstartstoglow.Anamberlightindicatesthatthebatteryischarging.Agreenlightindicatesthatthebatteryisfullycharged.Ifyoudon’tseealight,makesuretheconnectorisseatedproperlyandthepoweradapterispluggedintoaworkingpoweroutlet.
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Step 2: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Air. Thepowerbuttonislocatedintheupperrightcornerofyourkeyboard.WhenyouturnonyourMacBookAir,youhearastartuptone.
® Power button
IttakesyourMacBookAirafewmomentstostartup.Afteritstartsup,SetupAssistantopensautomatically.
IfyourMacBookAirdoesn’tturnon,seepage42.
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Step 3: Configure your MacBook Air with Setup Assistant.ThefirsttimeyouturnonyourMacBookAir,SetupAssistantstarts.SetupAssistanthelpsyouenteryourInternetinformationandsetupauseraccountonyourMacBookAir.YoucanalsomigrateinformationfromanotherMacduringsetup.
Note: Ifyoudon’tuseSetupAssistanttotransferinformationwhenyoufirststartupyourMacBookAir,youcandoitlaterusingMigrationAssistant.GototheApplicationsfolder,openUtilities,anddouble-clickMigrationAssistant.
To set up your MacBook Air:1 IntheSetupAssistant,followtheonscreeninstructionsuntilyougettothe“DoYouAlreadyOwnaMac?”screen.
2 Doabasicsetuporasetupwithmigration:
 To do a basic setup,select“Donottransfermyinformationnow”andclickContinue.Followtheremainingpromptstoselectyourwirelessnetwork,setupanaccount,andexitSetupAssistant.
 To do a setup with migration,selecttheMacyouwanttomigrateinformationfrom.YoumayhavetoupdatesoftwareiftheotherMacdoesn’thaveMacOSXversion10.5.3orlaterinstalled.Thengoto“MigratingInformationtoYourMacBookAir”onpage16.
Note: AfteryoustartSetupAssistantonyourMacBookAir,youcanleaveitmidprocesswithoutquitting,movetotheothercomputerifyouneedtoupdateitssoftware,andthenreturntoyourMacBookAirtocompletethesetup.
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Step 4: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.YoucanquicklymakethedesktoplookthewayyouwantusingSystemPreferences,yourcommandcenterformostsettingsonyourMacBookAir.ChooseApple()>SystemPreferencesfromthemenubarorclicktheSystemPreferencesiconintheDock.
Menubar Helpmenu Spotlightsearchicon
Findericon SystemPreferencesiconDock
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Setting Up DVD or CD SharingYoucanpartneryourMacBookAirwithanotherMacorWindowscomputerthathasanopticaldiscdriveandisonthesamewiredorwirelessnetwork.Usethisothercomputerto:
 MigrateinformationtoyourMacBookAir,iftheothercomputerisaMac(see“MigratingInformationtoYourMacBookAir”onpage16)
 SharethecontentsofDVDsorCDsorinstallapplications(see“SharingDiscswithDVDorCDSharing”onpage19)
ThecomputerwiththeopticaldrivecanbeaMacwithMacOSXv10.4.11orlater,oraWindowsXPorWindowsVistacomputer.IftheMachasMacOSXv10.5.3orlater,DVDorCDSharingisalreadyinstalled.Youcanpartnerwithmorethanoneothercomputer,butyoucanuseonlyonepartnercomputeratatime.
Mac or Windows computer MacBook Air
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IftheothercomputerisaWindowscomputeroraMacwithaMacOSXversionearlierthan10.5.3,downloadtheDVDorCDSharingSetupsoftwareforyourpartnercomputer:
 IftheothercomputerisaWindowscomputer,goto:http://support.apple.com/downloads/DVD_or_CD_Sharing_Update_1_0_for_Windows
 IftheothercomputerisaMacwithMacOSXv10.4.10–10.5.2,goto:http://support.apple.com/kb/DL113
Important: AfteryouinstalltheDVDorCDSharingSetuppackageonyourotherMac,makesureyouhavethelatestsoftwarebychoosingApple()>SoftwareUpdate.InstallanyavailableMacOSXupdates.
Migrating Information to Your MacBook AirYoucanmigrateexistinguseraccounts,files,applications,andotherinformationfromanotherMaccomputer.
To migrate information to your MacBook Air:1 Makesureyourpoweradapterisconnectedandpluggedin.
2 MakesuretheotherMacisturnedonandthatitisonthesamewiredorwirelessnetworkasyourMacBookAir.
ChecktheAirPort(Z)statusiconinthemenubaratthetopoftheotherMacscreentoseewhatwirelessnetworkyou’reconnectedto.ChoosethesamenetworkforyourMacBookAirduringsetup.
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3 OnyourMacBookAir,followtheSetupAssistantonscreeninstructionsuntilyougettothe“DoYouAlreadyOwnaMac?”screen.Select“fromanotherMac”asthesourceoftheinformationyouwanttotransfer.Onthenextscreen,chooseyourwirelessnetwork,andthenclickContinue.
4 WhenyouseetheConnectToYourOtherMacscreenwithapasscodedisplayed,dotheremainingstepsontheotherMac.YouwillenterthepasscodeinMigrationAssistantontheotherMac.
5 OntheotherMac,openMigrationAssistant(locatedin/Applications/Utilities/),andthenclickContinue.
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6 Whenyouarepromptedforamigrationmethod,select“ToanotherMac”,andthenclickContinue.
7 OntheotherMac,quitanyotheropenapplicationsandthenclickContinue.
8 OntheotherMac,enterthesix-digitpasscodedisplayedinSetupAssistantonyournewMacBookAir.
Youcanchoosetheitems(useraccounts,documents,movies,music,photos,andsoon)thatyouwanttomigratetoyourMacBookAir.
9 ClickContinuetostartthemigration.
Important: Don’tusetheotherMacforanythingelseuntilthemigrationiscomplete.
Iftheconnectionisterminatedduringmigration,youcanresumethemigrationlaterusingMigrationAssistantonyourMacBookAirandyourotherMac.
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Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook AirYourMacBookAircomeswithseveralapplicationsinstalled,includingtheiLifesuite.ManyotherapplicationscanbedownloadedfromtheInternet.Ifyouwanttoinstallthird-partyapplicationsfromaDVDorCD,youcan:
 InstallapplicationsontoyourMacBookAirorshareinformationusingtheopticaldiscdriveonanotherMacorWindowscomputer(ifDVDorCDSharingissetupandenabled).Formoreinformation,seethenextsection.
 AttachtheMacBookAirSuperDrive(anexternalUSBopticaldiscdriveavailableseparatelyatwww.apple.com/store)totheUSBportonyourMacBookAir,andinsertyourinstallationdisc.
Sharing Discs with DVD or CD SharingYoucanenableDVDorCDSharingonaMacorWindowscomputertousetheRemoteDiscfeatureofMacBookAir.RemoteDiscallowsyoutosharethediscsyouinsertintotheopticaldiscdriveoftheothercomputer.Somediscs,suchasDVDmoviesandgamediscs,maybecopy-protectedandthereforeunusablethroughDVDorCDSharing.
MakesureDVDorCDSharingisalreadysetuponanyMacorWindowscomputeryouwanttopartnerwith.Forinformation,seepage15.
To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a Mac:1 MakesureyourMacBookAirandtheotherMacareonthesamewirelessnetwork.
ChecktheAirPort(Z)statusiconinthemenubartoseewhatnetworkyou’reconnectedto.
OntheotherMac,chooseApple()>SystemPreferencesandthenopenSharing.
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2 IntheSharingpanel,select“DVDorCDSharing”intheServicelist.IfyouwantotheruserstorequestpermissiontoshareaDVDorCD,select“AskmebeforeallowingotherstousemyDVDdrive.”
To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a Windows computer:1 MakesureyourMacBookAirandtheWindowscomputerareonthesamewirelessnetwork.
2 OntheWindowscomputer,opentheDVDorCDSharingcontrolpanel.
3 Select“EnableRemoteDVDorCD.”IfyouwantotheruserstorequestpermissiontoshareaDVDorCD,select“AskmebeforeallowingotherstousemyDVDdrive.”
To use a shared DVD or CD:1 Ontheothercomputer,insertaDVDorCDintotheopticaldiscdrive.
2 OnyourMacBookAir,selecttheRemoteDiscwhenitappearsunderDevicesintheFindersidebar.Ifyouseethe“Asktouse”button,clickit.
3 Ontheothercomputer,whenprompted,clickAccepttoallowyourMacBookAirtousetheDVDorCD.
4 OnyourMacBookAir,usethediscasyounormallywouldonceitbecomesavailable.
IfyoutrytoshutdowntheothercomputerorejectthesharedDVDorCDwhileyourMacBookAirisusingit,youseeamessagetellingyouthatthediscisinuse.Toproceed,clickContinue.
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Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It DownWhenyoufinishworkingwithyourMacBookAir,youcanputittosleeporshutitdown.
Putting Your MacBook Air to SleepIfyou’llbeawayfromyourMacBookAirforonlyashorttime,putittosleep.Whenit’sinsleep,youcanquicklywakeitandbypassthestartupprocess.
To put your MacBook Air to sleep, do one of the following: Closethedisplay. ChooseApple()>Sleepfromthemenubar.
 Pressthepower(®)buttonandclickSleepinthedialogthatappears.
 ChooseApple()>SystemPreferences,clickEnergySaver,andsetasleeptimer.
To wake your MacBook Air:Â If the display is closed,simplyopenittowakeyourMacBookAir.
 If the display is already open,pressthepower(®)buttonoranykeyonthekeyboard.
WhenyourMacBookAirwakesfromsleep,yourapplications,documents,andcomputersettingsareexactlyasyouleftthem.
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Shutting Down Your MacBook AirIfyouaren’tgoingtouseyourMacBookAirforseveraldays,it’sbesttoshutitdown.
To shut down your MacBook Air, do one of the following:Â ChooseApple()>ShutDownfromthemenubar.
 Pressthepower(®)buttonandclickShutDowninthedialogthatappears.
IfyouplantostoreyourMacBookAirforanextendedperiodoftime,see“ImportantHandlingInformation”onpage57forinformationabouthowtopreventyourbatteryfromdrainingcompletely.
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Air
Battery (built-in)
Camera indicator light
iSight camera
Stereo speakers(under keyboard)
Trackpad
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Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator lightVideoconferencewithothersusingiChat,takepictureswithPhotoBooth,orcapturevideowithiMovie.TheindicatorlightglowswhentheiSightcameraisoperating.
Built-in stereo speakersListentomusic,movies,games,andmultimediafiles.
Built-in rechargeable batteryUsebatterypowerwhenyou’reawayfromapoweroutlet.
TrackpadClickordouble-clickanywhereonthetrackpad.TouchthetrackpadwithoneormorefingerstomovethepointeranduseMulti-Touchgestures(seepage30).
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Air
Function (fn) key
escF1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12
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C
- Volumekeys
Brightnesskeys
MediaEject key
Mutekey
Exposékey
Dashboardkey
Mediakeys
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Powerbutton
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Function (fn) keyPressandholdthiskeytoactivatecustomizedactionsassignedtothefunctionkeys(F1toF12).Tolearnhowtocustomizefunctionkeys,chooseHelp>MacHelpfromthemenubarandsearchfor“functionkeys.”
¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2)Increase( )ordecrease( )thebrightnessofthescreen.
Exposé key (F3)OpenExposéforquickaccesstoallyouropenwindows.
Dashboard key (F4)OpenDashboardtoaccessyourwidgets.
’ Media keys (F6, F7, F8)Rewind( ),playorpause(’),orfast-forward( )asong,movie,orslideshow.
— Mute key (F9)Mutethesoundcomingfromthebuilt-inspeakersandaudiooutport.
- Volume keys (F10, F11)Increase(-)ordecrease(–)thevolumeofsoundcomingfromthebuilt-inspeakersoraudiooutport.
C Media Eject key (F12)PressandholdthiskeytoejectadiscfromaMacBookAirSuperDrive(availableseparately).YoucanalsoejectadiscbydraggingitsiconfromthedesktoptotheTrash.
® Power buttonTurnyourMacBookAironoroff,orputittosleep.
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Ports on Your MacBook Air
¯ MagSafe power port
USB 2.0 portd Microphone
Mini DisplayPort£
USB 2.0 portd
SD card slot
Audioout port
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¯ MagSafe power portPlugintheincluded45WMagSafePowerAdaptertorechargetheMacBookAirbattery.
d USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 portsConnectaMacBookAirSuperDrive,USBtoEthernetadapter,iPod,iPhone,iPad,mouse,keyboard,printer,diskdrive,digitalcamera,joystick,modem,andmoretoyourMacBookAir.
f Audio out portConnectexternalspeakersandheadphones.
Built-in microphoneCapturesoundswiththemicrophone(locatedontheleftside,nexttotheaudiooutport)ortalkwithfriendsliveoverbroadbandusingtheincludediChatapplication.
£ Mini DisplayPort (video out)ConnecttoanexternaldisplayorprojectionsystemthatusesaDVI,Dual-LinkDVI,orVGAconnector.Youcanpurchaseadaptersforsupportedvideoformats.
SD card slotEasilytransferphotos,videos,anddatatoandfromyourMacBookAirwithanSDcard.
Note: Adaptersandotheraccessoriesaresoldseparatelyatwww.apple.com/storeoryourlocalAppleRetailStore.
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Using the Multi-Touch TrackpadUsethetrackpadtomovethepointerandtoperformavarietyofMulti-Touchgestures.Unliketypicaltrackpads,theentireMacBookAirtrackpadisabutton,andyoucanclickanywhereonthetrackpad.ToenableMulti-Touchgestures,viewinstructionalvideosofthegestures,andsetothertrackpadoptions,chooseApple()>SystemPreferences,andthenclickTrackpad.
HerearewaystouseyourMacBookAirtrackpad:
 Two-finger scrollingletsyoudragtoscrollquicklyup,down,orsidewaysintheactivewindow.Thisoptionisonbydefault.
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 Secondary-clickingor“right-clicking”letsyouaccessshortcutmenucommands.
• Tosetupaone-fingersecondary-clickzoneinthebottomleftorrightcornerofthetrackpad,selectSecondaryClickundertheOneFingeroptioninTrackpadpreferences.
Secondary-click zone
• Tosetuptwo-fingersecondary-clickinganywhereonthetrackpad,selectSecondaryClickundertheTwoFingersoptioninTrackpadpreferences.
Note: Youcanalsosecondary-clickbyholdingdowntheControlkeywhileyouclick.
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Thefollowingtrackpadgesturesworkincertainapplications.Whenyouperformthesegestures,slideyourfingerslightlyonthesurfaceofthetrackpad.Formoreinformation,seeTrackpadpreferencesorchooseHelp>MacHelpandsearchfor“trackpad.”
 Two-finger pinchingletsyouzoominoroutonPDFs,images,photos,andmore.
 Two-finger rotatingletsyourotatephotos,pages,andmore.
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 Three-finger swipingletsyourapidlypagethroughdocuments,movetothepreviousornextphoto,andmore.
 Four-finger swipingworksintheFinderandallapplications.SwipingfourfingerstotheleftorrightactivatesApplicationSwitchersoyoucancyclethroughopenapplications.SwipingfourfingersupordowncausesExposétoshowthedesktopordisplayallopenwindows.
Toenableordisableanyofthegestures,chooseApple()>SystemPreferences,andthenclickTrackpad.Clickthecheckboxestoturngesturesonoroff.
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Running Your MacBook Air on Battery PowerWhentheMagSafePowerAdapterisn’tconnected,yourMacBookAirdrawspowerfromitsbuilt-inrechargeablebattery.ThelengthoftimethatyoucanrunyourMacBookAirvaries,dependingontheapplicationsyouuseandtheexternaldevicesconnectedtoyourMacBookAir.
TurningofffeaturessuchasAirPortExtremeorBluetooth®wirelesstechnologyandreducingscreenbrightnesscanhelpconservebatterycharge.Manyofyoursystempreferencesareautomaticallysettooptimizebatterylife.
Charging the BatteryYoucandeterminewhetherthebatteryneedstobechargedbylookingattheindicatorlightontheMagSafeconnector.Ifthelightisglowingamber,thebatteryneedstobecharged.Ifthelightisglowinggreen,thebatteryisfullycharged.
YoucanalsochecktheamountofbatterychargeleftbyviewingtheBattery( )statusiconinthemenubar.Thebatterychargeleveldisplayedisbasedontheamountofpowerleftinthebatterywiththeapplications,peripheraldevices,andsystemsettingsyouarecurrentlyusing.Toconservebatterypower,closeapplicationsanddisconnectperipheraldevicesnotinuse,andadjustyourEnergySaversettings.Formoreinformationaboutbatteryconservationandperformancetips,gotowww.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html.
WhenthepoweradapterthatcamewithyourMacBookAirisconnected,thebatteryrechargeswhetherthecomputerison,off,orinsleep.Thebatteryrechargesmorequickly,however,whenthecomputerisofforinsleep.
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ThebatteryinyourMacBookAircanbereplacedonlybyanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvideroratanAppleRetailStore.
Getting AnswersMuchmoreinformationaboutusingyourMacBookAirisavailableinMacHelp,andontheInternetatwww.apple.com/support/macbookair.
To get Mac Help:1 ClicktheFindericonintheDock(thebaroficonsalongtheedgeofthescreen).
2 ClicktheHelpmenuinthemenubaranddooneofthefollowing:
a TypeaquestionortermintheSearchfield,andselectatopicfromtheresultslistorselectShowAllResultstoseealltopics.
b ChooseMacHelptoopentheMacHelpwindow,whereyoucanclicklinksortypeasearchquestion.
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More InformationFormoreinformationaboutusingyourMacBookAir,seethefollowing:
To learn about See
TroubleshootingyourMacBookAirifyouhaveaproblem
Chapter3,“Problem,MeetSolution”onpage39.
FindingserviceandsupportforyourMacBookAir
“LearningMore,Service,andSupport”onpage50.OrgototheAppleSupportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support/macbookair.
UsingMacOS TheMacOSXwebsiteatwww.apple.com/macosx.Orsearchfor“MacOSX”inMacHelp.
MovingfromaPCtoaMac “WhyYou’llLoveaMac”atwww.apple.com/getamac/whyamac.
UsingiLifeapplications TheiLifewebsiteatwww.apple.com/ilife.OropenaniLifeapplication,openHelpfortheapplication,andthentypeaquestioninthesearchfield.
ChangingSystemPreferences SystemPreferencesbychoosingApple(K)>SystemPreferences.Orsearchfor“systempreferences”inMacHelp.
Usingthetrackpad OpenSystemPreferences,andthenclickTrackpad.
Usingthekeyboard MacHelpandsearchfor“keyboard.”
UsingtheiSightcamera MacHelpandsearchfor“iSight.”
UsingAirPortExtremewirelesstechnology
TheAirPortSupportpageatwww.apple.com/support/airport.
UsingBluetoothwirelesstechnology
TheBluetoothSupportpageatwww.apple.com/support/bluetooth.OropentheBluetoothFileExchangeapplication,locatedintheUtilitiesfolderwithintheApplicationsfolder,andchooseHelp>BluetoothHelp.
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To learn about See
Caringforthebattery MacHelpandsearchfor“battery.”
Connectingaprinter MacHelpandsearchfor“printing.”
USBconnections MacHelpandsearchfor“USB”.
ConnectingtotheInternet MacHelpandsearchfor“Internet.”
Connectinganexternaldisplay MacHelpandsearchfor“displayport.”
Specifications TheSpecificationspageatsupport.apple.com/specs.OropenSystemProfilerbychoosingApple(K)>AboutThisMacfromthemenubar,andthenclickMoreInfo.
Applenews,freedownloads,andonlinecatalogsofsoftwareandhardware
TheApplewebsiteatwww.apple.com.
Instructions,technicalsupport,andmanualsforAppleproducts
TheAppleSupportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support.
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OccasionallyyoumayhaveproblemswhileworkingwithyourMacBookAir.Readonfortroubleshootingtipstotrywhenyouhaveaproblem.YoucanalsofindmoretroubleshootinginformationinMacHelpandontheMacBookAirSupportwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support/macbookair.
IfyouexperienceaproblemwithyourMacBookAir,there’susuallyasimpleandquicksolution.Thinkabouttheconditionsthatleduptotheproblem.Makinganoteofthingsyoudidbeforetheproblemoccurredwillhelpyounarrowdownpossiblecausesandfindtheanswersyouneed.Thingstonoteinclude:
 Theapplicationsyouwereusingwhentheproblemoccurred.ProblemsthatoccuronlywithaspecificapplicationmightindicatethattheapplicationisnotcompatiblewiththeversionoftheMacOSinstalledonyourMacBookAir.
 Anynewsoftwarethatyouinstalled,especiallysoftwarethataddeditemstotheSystemfolder.
Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook AirIf your MacBook Air doesn’t respond or the pointer doesn’t move Onrareoccasion,anapplicationmight“freeze”onthescreen.MacOSXprovidesawaytoquitafrozenapplicationwithoutrestartingyourMacBookAir.
To force an application to quit:1 PressCommand(x)-Option-EscorchooseApple()>ForceQuitfromthemenubar.
TheForceQuitApplicationsdialogappearswiththeapplicationselected.
2 ClickForceQuit.
Theapplicationquits,leavingallotherapplicationsopen.
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Ifyouneedto,youcanalsorelaunchtheFinderfromtheForceQuitApplicationsdialog.
Next,saveyourworkinanyopenapplicationsandrestartyourMacBookAirtomakesuretheproblemisentirelyclearedup.
Iftheproblemoccursfrequently,chooseHelp>MacHelpfromthemenubaratthetopofthescreen.Searchfortheword“freeze”togethelpforinstanceswhenyourMacBookAirfreezesordoesn’trespond.
Iftheproblemoccursonlywhenyouuseaparticularapplication,checkwiththeapplication’smanufacturertoseeifitiscompatiblewithyourMacBookAir.TogetsupportandcontactinformationforthesoftwarethatcamewithyourMacBookAirgotowww.apple.com/guide.
Ifyouknowanapplicationiscompatible,youmightneedtoreinstalltheapplication.
If your MacBook Air freezes during startup, or you see a flashing question mark, or the display is darkTheflashingquestionmarkusuallymeansthatyourMacBookAircan’tfindthesystemsoftwareontheinternalflashstorageoronanyexternaldisksthatareattached.
 Waitafewseconds.IfyourMacBookAirstilldoesn’tstartup,shutitdownbyholdingdownthepower(®)buttonforabout8to10seconds.Disconnectallexternalperipheralsandtryrestartingbypressingthepower(®)buttonwhileholdingdowntheOptionkey.WhenyourMacBookAirstartsup,clicktheinternalflashstorageicon,andthenclicktherightarrow.Afteritstartsup,openSystemPreferencesandclickStartupDisk.SelectalocalMacOSXSystemfolder.
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If your MacBook Air doesn’t turn on or start upTrythefollowingsuggestionsinorderuntilyourMacBookAirturnson:
 MakesurethepoweradapterispluggedintoyourMacBookAirandintoafunctioningpoweroutlet.Besuretousethe45WMagSafePowerAdapterthatcamewithyourMacBookAir.Ifthepoweradapterstopschargingandyoudon’tseetheindicatorlightonthepoweradapterturnonwhenyoupluginthepowercord,tryunpluggingandrepluggingthepowercordtoreseatit.
 Checkwhetherthebatteryneedstoberecharged.Ifthelightonthepoweradapterglowsamber,thebatteryischarging.See“ChargingtheBattery”onpage34.
 Iftheproblempersists,resettheMacBookAirpowermanager(whilestillpreservingyourfiles)bypressingtheleftShiftkey,leftOptionkey,leftControlkey,andthepower(®)buttonsimultaneouslyforfivesecondsuntilyourMacBookAirrestarts.
 Pressandreleasethepower(®)buttonandimmediatelyholddowntheCommand(x),Option,P,andRkeyssimultaneouslyuntilyouhearthestartupsoundasecondtime.ThisresetstheparameterRAM(PRAM).
 Ifyoustillcan’tstartupyourMacBookAir,see“LearningMore,Service,andSupport”onpage50forinformationaboutcontactingAppleforservice.
If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook Air freezesTryrestartingyourMacBookAir.
1 UnpluganydevicesthatareconnectedtoyourMacBookAir,exceptthepoweradapter.
2 Pressthepower(®)buttontorestartthesystem.
3 Letthebatterychargetoatleast10percentbeforeplugginginanyexternaldevicesandresumingyourwork.
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Toseehowmuchthebatteryhascharged,lookattheBattery( )statusiconinthemenubar.
Thescreenmightalsodarkenifyouhaveenergysaverfeaturessetforthebattery.
If your MacBook Air can’t connect to another computer’s optical disc driveTouseservicessuchasMigrationAssistant,DVDorCDSharing,andiTunesmusicsharing,bothyourMacBookAirandtheothercomputermustbeconnectedtothesamenetwork.IfyourMacBookAirisconnectedwirelesslyandtheothercomputerisconnectedtoathird-partyrouterbyEthernet,checkyourrouterdocumentationtomakesureitsupportsbridgingawirelesstowiredconnection.
If you insert the Software Reinstall Drive but don’t see its icon appear on your desktop 1 TouchametalsurfaceonyourMacBookAirtodischargeanystaticelectricityfromyourbody.
2 RemovetheSoftwareReinstallDrive.
3 InserttheSoftwareReinstallDriveintooneoftheUSBportsonyourMacBookAir,asshownintheillustrationonpage48.
If you forget your passwordYoucanresetyouradministratorpasswordandpasswordsforallotheraccounts.
1 InserttheSoftwareReinstallDriveintooneoftheUSBports,asshownintheillustrationonpage48.
Important: Don’tdisturborremovetheSoftwareReinstallDriveuntilyoufinish.
2 Double-clicktheMacOSXInstaller,andthenclickRestart.
3 Whenprompted,chooseyourpreferredlanguage.
4 Whenthenextscreenappears,chooseResetPasswordfromtheUtilitiesmenuinthemenubar.Followtheonscreeninstructions.
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Using Apple Hardware TestIfyoususpectaproblemwiththeMacBookAirhardware,youcanusetheAppleHardwareTestapplicationtohelpdetermineifthere’saproblemwithoneofthecomponents,suchasthememoryorprocessor.
To use Apple Hardware Test on your MacBook Air:1 DisconnectallexternaldevicesfromyourMacBookAirexceptthepoweradapter.
2 RestartyourMacBookAirwhileholdingdowntheDkey.
3 WhentheAppleHardwareTestchooserscreenappears,selectthelanguageyouwanttouse.
4 PresstheReturnkeyorclicktherightarrowbutton.
5 WhentheAppleHardwareTestmainscreenappears(afterabout45seconds),followtheonscreeninstructions.
6 IfAppleHardwareTestdetectsaproblem,itdisplaysanerrorcode.Makeanoteoftheerrorcodebeforepursuingsupportoptions.IfAppleHardwareTestdoesn’tdetectahardwarefailure,theproblemmaybesoftwarerelated.
If this procedure doesn’t work, you can open Apple Hardware Test using the USB flash drive that came with your MacBook Air:
1 InserttheSoftwareReinstallDriveintooneoftheUSBports,asshownintheillustrationonpage48.
Important: Don’tdisturborremovetheSoftwareReinstallDriveuntilyoufinish.
2 RestarttheMacBookAirwhileholdingdowntheDkey.
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Problems with Your Internet ConnectionYourMacBookAirhasaNetworkSetupAssistantapplicationtohelpyousetupanInternetconnection.OpenSystemPreferencesandclickNetwork.
Clickthe“Assistme”buttontoopenNetworkSetupAssistant.
IfyouhavetroublewithyourInternetconnection,tryusingNetworkDiagnostics.
To use Network Diagnostics:1 ChooseApple()>SystemPreferences.
2 ClickNetworkandthenclick“Assistme.”
3 ClickDiagnosticstoopenNetworkDiagnostics.
4 Followtheonscreeninstructions.
IfNetworkDiagnosticscan’tresolvetheproblem,theremaybeaproblemwiththeInternetserviceprovider(ISP)youaretryingtoconnectto,withanexternaldeviceyouareusingtoconnecttoyourISP,orwiththeserveryouaretryingtoaccess.
IfyouhavetwoormorecomputerssharinganInternetconnection,besurethatyourwirelessnetworkissetupproperly.YouneedtoknowifyourISPprovidesonlyoneIPaddressorifitprovidesmultipleIPaddresses,oneforeachcomputer.
IfonlyoneIPaddressisprovided,thenyoumusthavearoutercapableofsharingtheconnection,alsoknownasnetworkaddresstranslation(NAT)or“IPmasquerading.”
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Forsetupinformation,checkthedocumentationprovidedwithyourrouteroraskthepersonwhosetupyournetwork.YoucanuseanAirPortbasestationtoshareoneIPaddressamongmultiplecomputers.ForinformationaboutusinganAirPortbasestation,checkMacHelporvisittheAppleAirPortwebsiteatwww.apple.com/support/airport.
Ifyoucannotresolvetheissueusingthesesteps,contactyourISPornetworkadministrator.
Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless CommunicationIfyouhavetroubleusingAirPortExtremewirelesscommunication:
 Makesurethecomputerornetworkyou’retryingtoconnecttoisrunningandhasawirelessaccesspoint.
 Makesureyou’veproperlyconfiguredthesoftwareaccordingtotheinstructionsthatcamewithyourbasestationoraccesspoint.
 Makesureyou’rewithinrangeoftheothercomputerorthenetwork’saccesspoint.Nearbyelectronicdevicesormetalstructurescaninterferewithwirelesscommunicationandreducethisrange.Repositioningorrotatingthecomputermightimprovereception.
 ChecktheAirPort(Z)statusiconinthemenubar.Uptofourbarsappear,indicatingsignalstrength.Ifsignalstrengthislow,trychangingyourlocation.
 SeeAirPortHelp(chooseHelp>MacHelp,andthenchooseLibrary>AirPortHelpfromthemenubar).Alsoseetheinstructionsthatcamewiththewirelessdeviceformoreinformation.
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Keeping Your Software Up to DateYoucanconnecttotheInternetandautomaticallydownloadandinstallthelatestfreesoftwareversions,drivers,andotherenhancementsfromApple.
Whenyou’reconnectedtotheInternet,SoftwareUpdatecheckstoseeifanyupdatesareavailable.YoucansetyourMacBookAirtocheckforupdatesperiodically,anddownloadandinstallupdatedsoftware.
To check for updated software:1 ChooseApple()>SystemPreferences.
2 ClicktheSoftwareUpdateiconandfollowtheonscreeninstructions.
 Formoreinformation,searchfor“SoftwareUpdate”inMacHelp. ForthelatestinformationaboutMacOSX,gotowww.apple.com/macosx.
Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your MacBook AirYoucanusetheSoftwareReinstallDrivetoreinstallMacOSXandanypreinstalledapplications.
Important: Applerecommendsthatyoubackupthedataontheinternalflashstoragebeforerestoringsoftware.
Installing Mac OS XYoucanreinstallMacOSXandapplications,suchasAddressBook,iChat,iCal,Mail,orSafari.
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To install Mac OS X:1 Backupyouressentialfiles.
2 Makesureyourpoweradapterisconnectedandpluggedin.
3 InserttheSoftwareReinstallDriveintooneoftheUSBports,asshowninthefollowingillustration.
Important: Don’tdisturborremovetheSoftwareReinstallDriveuntiltheinstallationisdone.
4 Double-clickInstallMacOSX,andthenclickRestart.
5 AfteryourMacBookAirrestarts,chooseyourpreferredlanguagewhenprompted.
6 Followtheonscreeninstructions.Inthepanewhereyou’repromptedtoselectadisk,selecttheMacOSXinternalflashstorage(inmostcases,itwillbetheonlychoiceavailable).
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7 TocontrolwhichpartsofMacOSXareinstalled,clickCustomize,andthenselectthepartsyouwanttoinstall.ClickthedisclosuretrianglenexttoApplicationstoselectthecheckboxesforanyapplicationsyouwanttoinstall.
8 ClickInstalltostarttheinstallation.
9 Whentheinstallationiscomplete,clickRestarttorestartyourMacBookAir.
10 FollowthepromptsinSetupAssistanttosetupyouruseraccount.
Ifyouwanttoeraseandinstall,makesureyoubackupyouruserdatabeforeyoustart.UseDiskUtilitytoerasetheinternalflashstorage.YoucanopenDiskUtilityfromtheMacOSXInstaller(chooseDiskUtilityfromtheUtilitiesmenu).ForinformationaboutDiskUtilityanditsoptions,seeMacHelp,oropenDiskUtility(/Applications/Utilities/DiskUtility)andchooseHelp>DiskUtilityHelp.YoucanalsoreviewdetailedinstructionsinthefollowingKnowledgeBasearticle:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3910
Installing ApplicationsYoucanreinstalltheiLifeapplicationsthatcamewithyourMacBookAirifyouaccidentallydeletethem,orafteryouperformaneraseandinstall.
To install the applications that came with your MacBook Air:1 Makesureyourpoweradapterisconnectedandpluggedin.
2 InserttheSoftwareReinstallDriveintooneoftheUSBports,asshownintheillustrationonpage48.
Important: Don’tdisturborremovetheSoftwareReinstallDriveuntiltheinstallationisdone.
3 Double-clicktheiLifeInstallericon.
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4 Followtheonscreeninstructions.IntheInstallationTypepane,clickCustomize.
5 ClickthedisclosuretrianglenexttoBundledApplications,selectthecheckboxesnexttotheapplicationsyouwanttoinstall,andthenclickInstall.
6 Whentheinstallationiscomplete,clickClose.
Learning More, Service, and SupportYourMacBookAirdoesnothaveanyuser-serviceableoruser-replaceableparts.Ifyouneedservice,contactAppleortakeyourMacBookAirtoanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvider.YoucanfindmoreinformationaboutyourMacBookAirthroughonlineresources,onscreenhelp,SystemProfiler,andAppleHardwareTest.
Online ResourcesForonlineserviceandsupportinformation,gotowww.apple.com/supportandchooseyourcountryfromthepop-upmenu.YoucansearchtheAppleCareKnowledgeBase,checkforsoftwareupdates,orgethelpfromApple’sdiscussionforums.
Onscreen HelpYoucanoftenfindanswerstoyourquestions,aswellasinstructionsandtroubleshootinginformation,inMacHelp.ChooseHelp>MacHelp.
System ProfilerTogetinformationaboutyourMacBookAir,useSystemProfiler.Itshowsyouwhathardwareandsoftwareisinstalled,theserialnumberandoperatingsystemversion,howmuchmemoryisinstalled,andmore.ToopenSystemProfiler,chooseApple()>AboutThisMacfromthemenubarandthenclickMoreInfo.
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AppleCare Service and SupportYourMacBookAircomeswith90daysoftechnicalsupportandoneyearofhardwarerepairwarrantycoverageatanAppleRetailStoreoranApple-authorizedrepaircenter,suchasanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvider.YoucanextendyourcoveragebypurchasingtheAppleCareProtectionPlan.Forinformation,visitwww.apple.com/support/productsorvisitthewebsiteaddressforyourcountrylistedlaterinthesection.
Ifyouneedassistance,AppleCaretelephonesupportrepresentativescanhelpyouwithinstallingandopeningapplications,andbasictroubleshooting.Callthesupportcenternumbernearestyou(thefirst90daysarecomplimentary).HavethepurchasedateandyourMacBookAirserialnumberreadywhenyoucall.
Your90daysofcomplimentarytelephonesupportbeginsonthedateofpurchase.
Country Phone Website
UnitedStates 1-800-275-2273 www.apple.com/support
Australia (61)1-300-321-456 www.apple.com/au/support
Canada(English)(French)
1-800-263-3394 www.apple.com/ca/supportwww.apple.com/ca/fr/support
Ireland (353)1850946191 www.apple.com/ie/support
NewZealand 00800-7666-7666 www.apple.com/nz/support
UnitedKingdom (44)08442090611 www.apple.com/uk/support
Telephonenumbersaresubjecttochange,andlocalandnationaltelephoneratesmayapply.Acompletelistisavailableontheweb:
www.apple.com/support/contact/phone_contacts.html
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Locating Your Product Serial NumberUseoneofthesemethodstofindyourMacBookAirserialnumber:
 TurnoveryourMacBookAir.Theserialnumberisetchedintothecasenearthehinge.
Serial number
 ChooseApple()>AboutThisMac.Clicktheversionnumberbeneaththewords“MacOSX”tocyclethroughtheMacOSXversionnumber,thebuildversion,andtheserialnumber.
 ClicktheFindericonandopen/Applications/Utilities/SystemProfiler.ClickHardwareintheContentspane.
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Foryoursafetyandthatofyourequipment,followtheserulesforhandlingandcleaningyourMacBookAirandforworkingmorecomfortably.Keeptheseinstructionshandyforreferencebyyouandothers.
WARNING: IncorrectstorageoruseofyourMacBookAirmayvoidthemanufacturer’swarranty.
Important Safety Information
WARNING: Failuretofollowthesesafetyinstructionscouldresultinfire,electricshock,orotherinjuryordamage.
Built-in batteryDonotremovethebatteryfromyourMacBookAir.ThebatteryshouldbereplacedonlybyanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvider.DiscontinueuseofyourMacBookAirifit’sdroppedorappearscrushed,bent,deformed,ordamaged.DonotexposeyourMacBookAirtoextremeheatsources,suchasradiatorsorfireplaces,wheretemperaturesmightexceed212°For100°C.
Proper handling SetupyourMacBookAironastableworksurfacethatallowsforadequateaircirculationunderandaroundthecomputer.DonotoperateyourMacBookAironapilloworothersoftmaterial,asthematerialcanblocktheairflowvents.NeverplaceanythingoverthekeyboardwhenoperatingyourMacBookAir.Neverpushobjectsintotheventilationopenings.
ThebottomofyourMacBookAirmaybecomeverywarmduringnormaluse.IfyourMacBookAirisonyourlapandgetsuncomfortablywarm,removeitfromyourlapandplaceitonastableworksurface.
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Water and wet locationsKeepyourMacBookAirawayfromsourcesofliquid,suchasdrinks,washbasins,bathtubs,showerstalls,andsoon.ProtectyourMacBookAirfromdampnessorwetweather,suchasrain,snow,andfog.
45W MagSafe Power AdapterMakesuretheACplugorACpowercordisfullyinsertedintothepoweradapterbeforepluggingtheadapterintoapoweroutlet.UseonlythepoweradapterthatcamewithyourMacBookAir,oranApple-authorizedpoweradapterthatiscompatiblewiththisproduct.TheACpowercordprovidesagroundedconnection.Thepoweradaptermaybecomeverywarmduringnormaluse.Alwaysputthepoweradapterdirectlyintoapoweroutlet,orplaceitonthefloorinawell-ventilatedlocation.
Disconnectthepoweradapteranddisconnectanyothercablesifanyofthefollowingconditionsexists:
 Youwanttocleanthecase(useonlytherecommendedproceduredescribedin“ImportantHandlingInformation”onpage57).
 Thepowercordorplugbecomesfrayedorotherwisedamaged. YourMacBookAirorpoweradapterisexposedtorain,excessivemoisture,orliquidspilledintothecase.
 YourMacBookAirorpoweradapterhasbeendropped,thecasehasbeendamaged,oryoususpectthatserviceorrepairisrequired.
TheMagSafepowerportcontainsamagnetthatcanerasedataonacreditcard,iPod,orotherdevice.Topreserveyourdata,donotplacetheseandothermagneticallysensitivematerialordeviceswithin1inch(25mm)ofthisport.
IfdebrisgetsintotheMagSafepowerport,removeitgentlywithadrycottonswab.
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MagSafe power specifications: Â Frequency:50to60Hz,singlephase
 Line Voltage:100to240V
 Output Voltage:16.5VDC,3.65A
Hearing damagePermanenthearinglossmayoccurifearbudsorheadphonesareusedathighvolume.Youcanadaptovertimetoahighervolumeofsoundthatmaysoundnormalbutcanbedamagingtoyourhearing.Ifyouexperienceringinginyourearsormuffledspeech,stoplisteningandhaveyourhearingchecked.Thelouderthevolume,thelesstimeisrequiredbeforeyourhearingcouldbeaffected.Hearingexpertssuggestthattoprotectyourhearing:
 Limittheamountoftimeyouuseearbudsorheadphonesathighvolume. Avoidturningupthevolumetoblockoutnoisysurroundings. Turnthevolumedownifyoucan’thearpeoplespeakingnearyou.
High-risk activitiesThiscomputerisnotintendedforuseintheoperationofnuclearfacilities,aircraftnavigationorcommunicationssystems,airtrafficcontrolsystems,orforanyotheruseswhereafailureofthecomputersystemcouldleadtodeath,personalinjury,orsevereenvironmentaldamage.
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Important Handling Information
NOTICE: FailuretofollowthesehandlinginstructionscouldresultindamagetoyourMacBookAirorotherproperty.
Operating environmentOperatingyourMacBookAiroutsidetheserangesmayaffectperformance:
 Operating temperature:50°to95°F(10°to35°C)
 Storage temperature:-4°to113°F(-20°to45°C)
 Relative humidity:5%to90%(noncondensing)
 Operating altitude:0to10,000feet(0to3048meters)
Carrying your MacBook AirIfyoucarryyourMacBookAirinabagorbriefcase,makesurethattherearenolooseitems(suchaspaperclipsorcoins)thatcouldaccidentallygetinsidethecomputerthroughventopeningsorgetstuckinsideaport.Also,keepmagneticallysensitiveitemsawayfromtheMagSafepowerport.
Using connectors and portsNeverforceaconnectorintoaport.Whenconnectingadevice,makesuretheportisfreeofdebris,thattheconnectormatchestheport,andthatyouhavepositionedtheconnectorcorrectlyinrelationtotheport.
Handling glass partsYourMacBookAircontainsglasscomponents,includingthedisplayandtrackpad.Iftheyaredamaged,don’tuseyourMacBookAiruntilithasbeenrepairedbyanAppleAuthorizedServiceProvider.
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Storing your MacBook AirIfyouaregoingtostoreyourMacBookAirforanextendedperiodoftime,keepitinacoollocation(ideally,71°For22°C)anddischargethebatteryto50percent.Whenstoringyourcomputerforlongerthanfivemonths,dischargethebatterytoapproximately50percent.Tomaintainthecapacityofthebattery,rechargethebatteryto50percenteverysixmonthsorso.
Cleaning your MacBook AirWhencleaningtheoutsideofyourMacBookAiranditscomponents,firstshutdownyourMacBookAir,andthenunplugthepoweradapter.Thenuseadamp,soft,lint-freeclothtocleantheMacBookAirexterior.Avoidgettingmoistureinanyopenings.Donotsprayliquiddirectlyonthecomputer.Donotuseaerosolsprays,solvents,orabrasivesthatmightdamagethefinish.
Cleaning the MacBook Air screenTocleanyourMacBookAirscreen,firstshutdownyourMacBookAirandunplugthepoweradapter.Thenuseasoft,lint-freeclothdampenedwithjustwaterandwipethescreen.Donotsprayliquiddirectlyonthescreen.
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Understanding ErgonomicsHerearesometipsforsettingupahealthyworkenvironment.
Keyboard and TrackpadWhenyouusethekeyboardandtrackpad,yourshouldersshouldberelaxed.Yourupperarmandforearmshouldformananglethatisslightlygreaterthanarightangle,withyourwristandhandinroughlyastraightline.
Not thisThis
Usealighttouchwhentypingorusingthetrackpadandkeepyourhandsandfingersrelaxed.Avoidrollingyourthumbsunderyourpalms.
Not thisThis
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Changehandpositionsoftentoavoidfatigue.Somecomputerusersmightdevelopdiscomfortintheirhands,wrists,orarmsafterintensiveworkwithoutbreaks.Ifyoubegintodevelopchronicpainordiscomfortinyourhands,wrists,orarms,consultaqualifiedhealthspecialist.
External MouseIfyouuseanexternalmouse,positionthemouseatthesameheightasthekeyboardandwithinacomfortablereach.
ChairAnadjustablechairthatprovidesfirm,comfortablesupportisbest.Adjusttheheightofthechairsoyourthighsarehorizontalandyourfeetareflatonthefloor.Thebackofthechairshouldsupportyourlowerback(lumbarregion).Followthemanufacturer’sinstructionsforadjustingthebackresttofityourbodyproperly.
Youmighthavetoraiseyourchairsothatyourforearmsandhandsareattheproperangletothekeyboard.Ifthismakesitimpossibletorestyourfeetflatonthefloor,youcanuseafootrestwithadjustableheightandtilttomakeupforanygapbetweenthefloorandyourfeet.Oryoucanlowerthedesktoptoeliminatetheneedforafootrest.Anotheroptionistouseadeskwithakeyboardtraythat’slowerthantheregularworksurface.
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Built-In DisplayAdjusttheangleofthedisplaytominimizeglareandreflectionsfromoverheadlightsandwindows.Donotforcethedisplayifyoumeetresistance.Thedisplayisnotdesignedtoopenpast135degrees.
Youcanadjustthebrightnessofthescreenwhenyoutakethecomputerfromoneworklocationtoanother,orifthelightinginyourworkareachanges.
Moreinformationaboutergonomicsisavailableontheweb:
www.apple.com/about/ergonomics
Apple and the EnvironmentAppleInc.recognizesitsresponsibilitytominimizetheenvironmentalimpactsofitsoperationsandproducts.
Moreinformationisavailableontheweb:
www.apple.com/environment
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Regulatory Compliance Information
FCC Compliance StatementThisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCrules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.Seeinstructionsifinterferencetoradioortelevisionreceptionissuspected.
L‘utilisationdecedispositifestautoriséeseulementauxconditionssuivantes:(1)ilnedoitpasproduiredebrouillageet(2)l’utilisateurdudispositifdoitétreprêtàacceptertoutbrouillageradioélectriquereçu,mêmesicebrouillageestsusceptibledecompromettrelefonctionnementdudispositif.
Radio and Television InterferenceThiscomputerequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradio-frequencyenergy.Ifitisnotinstalledandusedproperly—thatis,instrictaccordancewithApple’sinstructions—itmaycauseinterferencewithradioandtelevisionreception.
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldeviceinaccordancewiththespecificationsinPart15ofFCCrules.Thesespecificationsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstsuchinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.
Youcandeterminewhetheryourcomputersystemiscausinginterferencebyturningitoff.Iftheinterferencestops,itwasprobablycausedbythecomputeroroneoftheperipheraldevices.
Ifyourcomputersystemdoescauseinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,trytocorrecttheinterferencebyusingoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:• Turnthetelevisionorradioantennauntiltheinterferencestops.• Movethecomputertoonesideortheotherofthetelevisionorradio.
• Movethecomputerfartherawayfromthetelevisionorradio.• Plugthecomputerintoanoutletthatisonadifferentcircuitfromthetelevisionorradio.(Thatis,makecertainthecomputerandthetelevisionorradioareoncircuitscontrolledbydifferentcircuitbreakersorfuses.)
Ifnecessary,consultanAppleAuthorizedServiceProviderorApple.SeetheserviceandsupportinformationthatcamewithyourAppleproduct.Orconsultanexperiencedradio/televisiontechnicianforadditionalsuggestions.
Important: ChangesormodificationstothisproductnotauthorizedbyAppleInc.couldvoidtheEMCcomplianceandnegateyourauthoritytooperatetheproduct.
ThisproducthasdemonstratedEMCcomplianceunderconditionsthatincludedtheuseofcompliantperipheraldevicesandshieldedcables(includingEthernetnetworkcables)betweensystemcomponents.Itisimportantthatyouusecompliantperipheraldevicesandshieldedcablesbetweensystemcomponentstoreducethepossibilityofcausinginterferencetoradios,televisionsets,andotherelectronicdevices.
Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): AppleInc.CorporateCompliance1InfiniteLoop,MS26-ACupertino,CA95014
Wireless Radio UseThisdeviceisrestrictedtoindoorusewhenoperatinginthe5.15to5.25GHzfrequencyband.
Cetappareildoitêtreutiliséàl’intérieur.
Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyTheradiatedoutputpoweroftheAirPortExtremetechnologyisbelowtheFCCradiofrequencyexposurelimits.Nevertheless,itisadvisedtousethewirelessequipmentinsuchamannerthatthepotentialforhumancontactduringnormaloperationisminimized.
FCC Bluetooth Wireless ComplianceTheantennausedwiththistransmittermustnotbecolocatedoroperatedinconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmittersubjecttotheconditionsoftheFCCGrant.
Bluetooth Industry Canada StatementThisClassBdevicemeetsallrequirementsoftheCanadianinterference-causingequipmentregulations.
CetappareilnumériquedelaClassBrespectetouteslesexigencesduRèglementsurlematérielbrouilleurduCanada.
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Industry Canada StatementComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecifications.CetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBestconformeàlanormeNMB-003duCanada.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS210ofIndustryCanada.
Europe—EU Declaration of ConformitySee:www.apple.com/euro/compliance
Korea Warning Statements
Singapore Wireless Certification
Taiwan Wireless Statements
Taiwan Class B Statement
Russia
VCCI Class B Statement
External USB Modem InformationWhenconnectingyourMacBookAirtothephonelineusinganexternalUSBmodem,refertothetelecommunicationsagencyinformationinthedocumentationthatcamewithyourmodem.
ENERGY STAR® Compliance
AsanENERGYSTAR®partner,ApplehasdeterminedthatstandardconfigurationsofthisproductmeettheENERGYSTAR®guidelinesforenergyefficiency.TheENERGYSTAR®programisapartnershipwithelectronicequipmentmanufacturerstopromoteenergy-efficientproducts.Reducingenergyconsumptionofproductssavesmoneyandhelpsconservevaluableresources.
Thiscomputerisshippedwithpowermanagementenabledwiththecomputersettosleepafter10minutesofuserinactivity.Towakeyourcomputer,clickthemouseortrackpadbuttonorpressanykeyonthekeyboard.
FormoreinformationaboutENERGYSTAR®,visit:www.energystar.gov
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Disposal and Recycling Information
Thissymbolindicatesthatyourproductmustbedisposedofproperlyaccordingtolocallawsandregulations.Whenyourproductreachesitsendoflife,contactAppleoryourlocalauthoritiestolearnaboutrecyclingoptions.
ForinformationaboutApple’srecyclingprogram,goto:www.apple.com/recycling.
Brazil—Disposal Information
Brasil: Informações sobre descarte e reciclagemOsímboloindicaqueesteprodutoe/ousuabaterianãodevemserdescartadasnolixodoméstico.Quandodecidirdescartaresteprodutoe/ousuabateria,faça-odeacordocomasleisediretrizesambientaislocais.ParainformaçõessobreoprogramadereciclagemdaApple,pontosdecoletaetelefonedeinformações,visitewww.apple.com/br/environment.
European Union—Disposal Information
Thesymbolabovemeansthataccordingtolocallawsandregulationsyourproductshouldbedisposedofseparatelyfromhouseholdwaste.Whenthisproductreachesitsendoflife,takeittoacollectionpointdesignatedbylocalauthorities.Somecollectionpointsacceptproductsforfree.Theseparatecollectionandrecyclingofyourproductatthetimeofdisposalwillhelpconservenaturalresourcesandensurethatitisrecycledinamannerthatprotectshumanhealthandtheenvironment.
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Battery Disposal InformationDisposeofbatteriesaccordingtoyourlocalenvironmentallawsandguidelines.
Deutschland: DiesesGerätenthältBatterien.BittenichtindenHausmüllwerfen.EntsorgenSiediesesGerätesamEndeseinesLebenszyklusentsprechenddermaßgeblichengesetzlichenRegelungen.
Nederlands: Gebruiktebatterijenkunnenwordeningeleverdbijdechemokarofineenspecialebatterijcontainervoorkleinchemischafval(kca)wordengedeponeerd.
Taiwan:
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Index
AACplug 10,11ACpoweradapter.Seepower
adapterACpowercord 11AirPortExtreme
troubleshooting 46AppleCare 51AppleHardwareTest,using 44applicationfreeze 40applicationsAppleHardwareTest 44DiskUtility 49forcequitting 40iChat 25iLife 36installing 19MigrationAssistant 13,17NetworkSetupAssistant 45reinstalling 49switching 33SystemProfiler 50
ApplicationSwitcher 33audiooutport 29
Bbattery
charging 34disposal 65location 25performance 34storing 58
blinkingquestionmark 41brightnesskeys 27built-inspeaker 25button,power 12,27
Ccamera.SeeiSightvideo
cameracarryingyourcomputer 57changingpassword 43SystemPreferences 14thedesktop 14
chargingthebattery 34cleaningthedisplay 58yourcomputer 58
computerdisposingof 64freezes 41puttingtosleep 21shuttingdown 22specifications 37
turningon 12waking 21won’tturnon 42
connectionproblemswithanothercomputer 43
Control-click 31cord,ACpower 11
DDashboardkey 27desktop,customizing 14DiskUtility 49displayadjustingbrightness 27cleaning 58external 29goesblack 42
disposingofyourcomputer 64Dock 35downloadingsoftware 47DVDorCDSharinginstallingsoftware 16overview 19withWindowscomputer 20
EEnergySaverpreferences 21environmentalimpact 61
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erasingadiskorinternalflashstorage 49
ergonomics 59Exposékey 27externaldisplayport 29
FF1toF12functionkeys 27Fast-forwardkey 27flashingquestionmark 41ForceQuit 40four-fingerswiping 33frozenapplication 40Function(fn)key 27
Hhandpositions,
recommended 59headphoneport 29Help,findinganswers 35
IiChatapplication 25iLifeapplications 36installingDVDorCDSharing
Setup 16IPmasquerading 45iSightvideocamera 25
Kkeyboardergonomics 59features 26
shortcuts 31See also keys
keysbrightness 27Dashboard 27Exposé 27Function(fn) 27media 27MediaEject 27Mute 27volumecontrol 27
MMacHelp 35MacOSXwebsite 36MagSafepoweradapter.
SeepoweradapterMagSafepowerport 29MediaEjectkey 27mediakeys 27microphone 29migratinginformation 16MigrationAssistant 13,17MiniDisplayPort 29mouse 29,60
See also trackpadMutekey 27
Nnetworkaddresstranslation
(NAT) 45NetworkDiagnostics 45
NetworkSetupAssistant 45
Oonlineresources 50opticaldiscsharing.SeeDVDor
CDsharing
Ppagingthroughdocuments
usingtrackpad 33partnercomputerconnectionproblems 43DVDorCDSharingSetup
software 15password,resetting 43pinchingtozoom 32Play/Pausekey 27plug,AC 10,11portsaudioout 29MagSafepower 29MiniDisplayPort 29SDcardslot 29USB2.0 29
poweradapterport 29safetyinformation 55setup 10
powerbutton 12,27problems.Seetroubleshootingputtingyourcomputerto
sleep 21
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Qquestionmark,flashing 41quittinganapplication 40
Rrechargeablebattery 34RemoteDisc 19,20resettingyourpassword 43Rewindkey 27right-clicking 31rotatingobjectsusing
trackpad 32
Ssafetygeneralinstructions 54handlinginformation 57importantinformation 8poweradapter 55
screen.Seedisplayscrollingwithtwofingers 30SDcardslot 29secondary-clicking 31serialnumber,locating 52serviceandsupport 50SetupAssistant 13sharedopticaldisc 19sharingfiles 20shuttingdown 22sleepmode 21software
installingDVDorCDsharing 16
updating 47SoftwareReinstallDrive 9,43SoftwareUpdate
preferences 47speakers 25specifications 37stoppinganapplication 40thecomputer 22
storingyourcomputer 58supportcontact
information 50swiping 33SystemPreferencescustomizingthedesktop 14EnergySaver 21SoftwareUpdate 47
SystemProfiler 50
Tthree-fingerswiping 33trackpadpaging 33pinching 32rotating 32scrolling 30swiping 33switchingapplications 33zooming 32
troubleshooting
AirPort 46AppleCare 51computerfreezes 41computerwon’tturnon 42connectingtopartner
computer 43displaygoesblack 42hardwareproblems 44pointerwon’tmove 40serviceandsupport 50SoftwareReinstallDrive 43usingAirPort 46usingMacHelp 35,50
turningonyourcomputer 12two-fingerpinching 32two-fingerrotating 32typingposition 59
Uupdatingsoftware 47USBconnections 37ports 29
USBflashdrive.SeeSoftwareReinstallDrive
Vvideocameraindicatorlight 25MiniDisplayPort 29
volumecontrolkeys 27
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