Page 2 - Built-in iSight camera; Finder; Time Machine
Built-in iSight camera Video chat with up to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macbookair Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contentsof your computerusing Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Time Machine Automat...
Page 3 - GarageBand; iWeb; iPhoto
GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to a virtual stage. Enhance your song to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iPhoto Help photo www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iWeb Create beautiful websites with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. www....
Page 5 - Contents; Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Air
Contents 5 Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 8 Welcome 9 What’s in the Box 10 Setting Up Your MacBook Air 15 Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing 16 Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air 19 Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook Air 22 Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down ...
Page 6 - Looking for Something?
6 Contents 45 Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS X 49 Reinstalling Software Using the MacBook Air SuperDrive 51 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 53 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 53 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 ...
Page 8 - Chapter 1; Welcome; started setting up and using your MacBook Air.
8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Welcome Congratulations on purchasing a MacBook Air. Your MacBook Air is streamlined for portability and a completely wireless experience. Read this chapter for help getting started setting up and using your MacBook Air. Â If you know you will primarily be downloading a...
Page 9 - What; before setting up your MacBook Air.; About Optical Discs; SuperDrive, an external optical disc drive.
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What ’ s in the Box Important: Remove the protective film covering the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your MacBook Air. About Optical Discs Although your MacBook Air doesn’t have an optical disc drive, it does include DVD discs with important software. You ...
Page 10 - etting; Plugging in the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter; Plug in the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the
10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go S etting U p Y our M acBook Air Your MacBook Air is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter  Turning on your Ma...
Page 11 - end into a power outlet.
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 To extend the reach of your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. First pull the AC plug up to remove it from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the adapter, making sure it is seated firmly. Plug the other end into a power o...
Page 12 - ) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Air.; You will hear a tone when you turn on the computer.
12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 2: Press the power ( ® ) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Air. You will hear a tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer a few moments to start up. After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your computer doesn’t turn on, see...
Page 13 - Configure your MacBook Air with Setup Assistant; Do a basic setup or a setup with migration:
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 3: Configure your MacBook Air with Setup Assistant The first time you turn on your MacBook Air, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet information and set up a user account on your MacBook Air. You can also migrate information from a...
Page 14 - Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.; ) > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System
14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 4: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple ( ) > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. System Preference...
Page 15 - “Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air” on page 16)
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 S etting U p D V D or C D S haring You can partner your MacBook Air with another Mac or Windows computer that has an optical disc drive and is on the same wired or wireless network. Use this other computer to: Â Migrate information to your MacBook Air, if the other com...
Page 16 - To migrate information to your MacBook Air:
16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your MacBook Air to install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup, which includes software for DVD or CD Sharing, Migration Assistant, and Remote Install Mac OS X: Â If the other computer is a Mac, double-click the DVD or CD Shar...
Page 17 - Assistant on the other Mac.
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 3 When you see the Connect To Your Other Mac screen with a passcode displayed, do the remaining steps on the other Mac. You will enter the passcode in Migration Assistant on the other Mac. 4 On the other Mac, open Migration Assistant (located in /Applications/Utilities...
Page 18 - Click Continue to start the migration.
18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 7 On the other Mac, enter the six-digit passcode displayed in Setup Assistant on your MacBook Air. 8 Click Continue to start the migration. Important: Don’t use the other Mac for anything else until the migration is complete.
Page 19 - next section for more information.; Sharing Discs with DVD or CD Sharing; and therefore unusable through DVD or CD Sharing.; To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a Mac:; ) status icon in the menu bar to see what network you’re
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 19 Getting Additional I nformation onto Y our M acBook Air Your MacBook Air comes with several applications installed, including the iLife ’08 suite. Many other applications can be downloaded from the Internet. If you want to install third-party applications from CD or DV...
Page 20 - others to use my DVD drive.”
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 users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select “Ask me before allowing others to us...
Page 21 - On the Windows computer, open the DVD or CD Sharing control panel.; To use a shared DVD or CD:; On the other computer, insert a DVD or CD into the optical disc drive.
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 21 2 On the Windows computer, open the DVD or CD Sharing control panel. 3 Select “Enable DVD or CD Sharing.” If you want other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select “Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive.” To use a shared DVD or CD: 1 On the...
Page 22 - Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep; To put your MacBook Air to sleep, do one of the following:; ) button and click Sleep in the dialog that appears.; To wake your MacBook Air:; If the display is closed,
22 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Putting Y our M acBook Air to S leep or S hutting I t D own When you finish working with your MacBook Air, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep If you’ll be away from your MacBook Air for only a short time, put it to sleep. When th...
Page 23 - Shutting Down Your MacBook Air; To shut down your MacBook Air, do one of the following:; ) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears.
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 23 Shutting Down Your MacBook Air If you aren’t going to use your MacBook Air for a day or two, it’s best to shut it down. The sleep indicator light goes on briefly during the shutdown process. To shut down your MacBook Air, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple ( ) &...
Page 25 - Life with Your MacBook Air
2 2 Life with Your MacBook Air www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
Page 26 - Chapter 2
26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air Basic Features of Y our M acBook Air ® ® Power button Camera indicator light iSight camera Ambient light sensor Mono speaker(under keyboard) Microphone Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver Trackpad Battery(built-in) Trackpad button
Page 29 - Media Eject key
Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 29 Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “function keys.” ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) ...
Page 30 - Ports
30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air Ports on Y our M acBook Air Port hatch MagSafe power port Micro-DVI port £ USB 2.0 port d ® ¯ Headphonejack f
Page 31 - MagSafe power port
Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 31 ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in the included 45W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Air battery. Port hatch Open the port hatch to use the headphone jack, USB 2.0 port, and Micro-DVI port. f Headphone jack Connect external speakers or headphones. d USB...
Page 32 - sing; the tracking speed and set other trackpad options, choose Apple (
32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air U sing the T rackpad and K eyboard Use the trackpad to move the pointer and to scroll, tap, double-tap, and drag. How far the pointer moves onscreen is affected by how quickly you move your finger across the trackpad. To move the pointer a short distance, move...
Page 33 - Two-finger scrolling
Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 33 Â Two-finger scrolling lets you drag to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. This option is on by default. The following trackpad gestures work in certain applications, such as Preview or iPhoto. For more information, choose Help > Mac...
Page 34 - lets you rapidly page through documents, move to the previous
34 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air  Two-finger rotating lets you rotate photos, pages, and more.  Three-finger swiping lets you rapidly page through documents, move to the previous or next photo, and more. R unning Y our M acBook Air on Battery Power When the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter is not ...
Page 35 - settings you are currently using.; Getting; Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of the following:
Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 35 You can also check the amount of battery charge left by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the menu bar. The battery charge level displayed is based on the amount of power left in the battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings y...
Page 36 - More Information; To learn about
36 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air More Information For more information about using your MacBook Air, see the following: To learn about Do this Troubleshooting your MacBook Air if you have a problem See Chapter 3, “Problem, Meet Solution,” on page 39. Finding service and support for your MacBo...
Page 39 - Problem, Meet Solution
3 3 Problem, Meet Solution www.apple.com/support Mac Help help
Page 40 - Chapter 3; and find the answers you need. Things to note include:; If your MacBook Air doesn’t respond or the pointer doesn’t move
40 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution Occasionally you may have a problem while working with your MacBook Air. Read on to find some solutions to try when you have a problem. You can also find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help and on the MacBook Air Support website at www.apple.com/support/m...
Page 41 - The application quits, leaving all other applications open.
Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 41 The application quits, leaving all other applications open. If you need to, you can also restart the Finder from this dialog. Next, save your work in any open applications and restart the computer to make sure the problem is entirely cleared up. If you are unable ...
Page 42 - If your MacBook Air doesn’t turn on or start up
42 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution  Wait a few seconds. If the computer still doesn’t start up, shut it down by pressing and holding the power ( ® ) button for about 8 to 10 seconds. Disconnect all external peripherals and try restarting by pressing the power ( ® ) button while holding down the Op...
Page 43 - on page 53 for information about contacting Apple for service.; If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Air freezes; Try restarting your MacBook Air.
Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 43 Â If you still can’t start up your MacBook Air, see “Learning More, Service, and Support” on page 53 for information about contacting Apple for service. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Air freezes Try restarting your MacBook Air. 1 Unplug any de...
Page 44 - To use Apple Hardware Test on your MacBook Air:
44 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution U sing Apple H ardware T est If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Air hardware, you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there’s a problem with one of the computer’s components, such as the memory or processor. To use Apple Hardwar...
Page 45 - S X; tasks on your MacBook Air:
Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 45 R einstalling S oftware U sing R emote I nstall M ac O S X Use Remote Install Mac OS X on the partner computer whose optical disc drive you want to share (installation instructions for this and other components of the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software are on page 1...
Page 46 - To use Remote Install Mac OS X:; Read the introduction and click Continue.
46 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution To use Remote Install Mac OS X: 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into the optical disc drive of the other computer. 2 If the other computer is a Mac, open /Applications/Utilities/Remote Install Mac OS X. On Windows, choose “Remote Install Mac OS X” from the In...
Page 47 - one of the following:; Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Air; Back up your essential files.
Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 47 8 If you chose AirPort as your network in step 5, on your MacBook Air choose your AirPort network from the pop-up list. If the network is secure, you are prompted for a password. You can enter a private network name by choosing the ellipsis (...) and typing the na...
Page 48 - Resetting Your Password
48 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution To install Mac OS X and the applications that came with your MacBook Air, using a partner computer: 1 Follow the procedure for using Remote Install Mac OS X beginning on page 46. 2 Click Continue in Remote Install Mac OS X. Status messages appear on the other comp...
Page 49 - Using Disk Utility; To use Disk Utility from a partner computer:
Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 49 3 On your MacBook Air, choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. When you finish, quit Mac OS X Installer. 4 On the other computer, click Quit to exit Remote Install Mac OS X. Using Disk Utility When you need to r...
Page 50 - select “Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software.”; To reset your password, using a MacBook Air SuperDrive:; To use Disk Utility from a MacBook Air SuperDrive:; Restart your MacBook Air and hold down the C key as it starts up.
50 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution To install iCal, iChat AV, iSync, iTunes, Safari, and the iLife ’08 applications, you need to select “Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software.” 3 Follow the onscreen instructions, selecting your MacBook Air as the destination volume for installation. Note: To restor...
Page 51 - wireless access point.
Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 51 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication: Â Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you have properly config...
Page 52 - To use Network Diagnostics:; Click Network and then click “Assist me.”
52 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple ( ) > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click “Assist me.” 3 Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. If Network Diagnostics can’t resolve the problem, there may b...
Page 53 - software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple.; To check for updated software:; Open System Preferences.; Online Resources
Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 53 K eeping Y our S oftware U p to D ate You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple’s Inter...
Page 54 - Onscreen Help; ) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info.; AppleCare Service and Support; your MacBook Air serial number ready when you call.
54 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution Onscreen Help You can often find answers to your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help. System Profiler To get information about your MacBook Air, use System Profiler. It shows you what hardware ...
Page 55 - telephone fees may apply.; Country
Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 55 Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the date of purchase and telephone fees may apply. Telephone numbers are subject to change, and local and national telephone rates may apply. A complete list is available on the web: Country Phone Website U...
Page 56 - ocating; Use one of these methods to find your computer’s serial number:
56 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution L ocating Y our Product S erial N umber Use one of these methods to find your computer’s serial number: Â Turn your MacBook Air over. The serial number is etched into the case, near the hinge. Â Choose Apple ( ) > About This Mac and then click the version num...
Page 58 - Chapter 4; handy for reference by you and others.; mportant; Avoiding water and wet locations; Keep your computer away from sources of liquid,; Handling your MacBook Air; Set up your MacBook Air on a stable work surface that
58 Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least For your safety and that of your equipment, follow these rules for handling and cleaning your MacBook Air and for working more comfortably. Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. I mportant S afety I nformation Avoiding water and wet locations...
Page 59 - Using the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter; Make sure the AC plug or AC power cord is
Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least 59 Using the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter Make sure the AC plug or AC power cord is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in their completely extended position before plugging the adapter into a power outlet. Use only the power...
Page 60 - Using the battery
60 Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least Using the battery Discontinue use of your battery if it has been dropped, crushed, bent, or deformed. Do not expose the battery to temperatures above 212° F or 100° C. Do not remove the battery from your MacBook Air. The battery should be replaced only by an Apple Au...
Page 61 - Carrying your MacBook Air
Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least 61 Carrying your MacBook Air If you carry your MacBook Air in a bag or briefcase, make sure that there are no loose items (such as paper clips or coins) that could accidentally get inside the computer through vent openings or get stuck inside a port. Also, keep magnetic...
Page 62 - nderstanding; Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment.; Keyboard and Trackpad; with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line.
62 Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least U nderstanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment. Keyboard and Trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should be relaxed. Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a rig...
Page 63 - relaxed. Avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms.; External Mouse; and within a comfortable reach.; Chair
Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least 63 Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your hands and fingers relaxed. Avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms. Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. Some computer users might develop discomfort in their hands, wrists, or arms after i...
Page 64 - to open past 125 degrees.; Apple; operations and products.
64 Chapter 4 Last, but Not Least You might have to raise your chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor, you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floo...
Page 65 - Regulatory Compliance Information; FCC Compliance Statement
65 Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferenc...
Page 68 - Disposal and Recycling Information
68 Disposal and Recycling Information This symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. When your product reaches its end of life, contact Apple or your local authorities to learn about recycling options. For information about Apple’s recyc...
Page 70 - Index
70 Looking for Something? Index A AC plug 10, 11AC power adapter. See power adapter AC power cord 11adjusting your display 29AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 51 ambient light sensor 27AppleCare 54Apple Hardware Test, using 44Apple Remote 27, 37application freeze 40applications Front Row 27, 37iChat A...