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Page 2 - Contents; Chapter 1: MacBook Air at a glance

Contents 4 Chapter 1: MacBook Air at a glance 4 Say hello to MacBook Air 5 Take a tour 6 What’s included 6 Keyboard 7 Trackpad 8 Use an external display 9 Charge the battery 10 Chapter 2: Get started 10 Set up 11 Find your way around 14 Quickly open apps 15 Split View 15 Search with Spotlight 16 Acc...

Page 3 - Chapter 4: Explore MacBook Air

42 Chapter 4: Explore MacBook Air 42 Get answers in Mac Help 43 Learn more 44 Chapter 5: Safety, handling, and support 44 Important safety information 46 Important handling information 47 Understanding ergonomics 48 Learning more, service, and support 49 FCC regulatory compliance 50 Canadian regulat...

Page 4 - MacBook Air at a glance; Say hello to MacBook Air; Assistant prompts, and you’re up and running. For details, see; Unleash your creativity.; , to express yourself in as many ways as you have ideas.

1 4 MacBook Air at a glance Say hello to MacBook Air Take a look around. Want a quick intro to the features (ports, connectors, accessories) of your MacBook Air? Go to the next section, Take a tour . Get started. Press the power button on the keyboard of your MacBook Air, follow the Setup Assistant ...

Page 5 - Take a tour; The 13-inch MacBook Air has the following features built in:

Chapter 1 MacBook Air at a glance 5 Take a tour The 13-inch MacBook Air has the following features built in: MagSafe 2 USB 3 Dual microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack • MagSafe 2 power port: Charge your computer. If you accidentally trip over the power cord, it cleanly detaches. • USB 3 ports: Transfer...

Page 6 - What’s included; Keyboard

Chapter 1 MacBook Air at a glance 6 What’s included To use your MacBook Air, you need these two accessories, included in the box: 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter: To charge your MacBook Air, use the included power adapter. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical...

Page 7 - Trackpad; Customize your gestures.

Chapter 1 MacBook Air at a glance 7 • Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6): Press or to increase or decrease the brightness of the keyboard. • Media keys (F7, F8, F9): Press to rewind, to play or pause, or to fast-forward a song, movie, or slideshow. • Mute key (F10): Press to mute the sound from the...

Page 8 - Use an external display; AirPlay

Chapter 1 MacBook Air at a glance 8 Use an external display The Thunderbolt port on your MacBook Air supports video output. You can use an external display, a projector, or an HDTV with your MacBook Air. To connect Do this Apple Thunderbolt Display Plug the display’s cable directly into the Thunderb...

Page 9 - Charge the battery; Check the battery’s charge.; Look at the battery status icon at the right of the menu bar to see; Conserve battery power.; To extend battery life on a given charge, you can reduce the display

Chapter 1 MacBook Air at a glance 9 Charge the battery The battery in your MacBook Air recharges whenever the MacBook Air is connected to power. Charge the battery. Connect your MacBook Air to a power outlet using the included cable and 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter. The indicator light glows amber to...

Page 10 - Get started; Set up; Migrate your data; Turn Bluetooth on or off.; Click the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar, then choose Turn

2 10 Get started Set up The first time you turn on your MacBook Air, Setup Assistant walks you through the simple steps needed to start using your new Mac. If you want to transfer your data from another computer, see Migrate your data for details. To get the most out of MacBook Air, be sure to conne...

Page 11 - Set up iCloud on your MacBook Air.; With iCloud, you can store all of your content—documents,; Find your way around; The desktop

Chapter 2 Get started 11 Get an Apple ID. Your Apple ID is the account you use for just about everything you do with Apple, including buying or subscribing to music, movies, and TV shows from the iTunes Store, getting books from the iBooks Store, downloading apps from the App Store, and storing your...

Page 12 - Finder; Open a Finder window.; The Dock; Open an app or file.

Chapter 2 Get started 12 Finder The Finder is an app that’s always open. Use the Finder to organize and find your files. Open a Finder window. Click the Finder icon in the Dock at the bottom of the screen. The Dock The Dock, at the bottom of the screen, is a convenient place to keep the apps and doc...

Page 13 - System Preferences; Customize your MacBook Air.; Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock, or choose; Menu bar; , check your battery charge; Spotlight; Search with Spotlight

Chapter 2 Get started 13 System Preferences System Preferences is where you personalize your MacBook Air settings. For example, use Energy Saver preferences to change sleep settings. Or use Desktop & Screen Saver preferences to add a desktop picture or choose a screen saver. Customize your MacBo...

Page 14 - Help; Help for your MacBook Air and OS X apps is always available.; Quickly open apps; Organize apps in Launchpad.; Launchpad organizes your apps in a grid, similar to iPhone, iPad,

Chapter 2 Get started 14 Help Help for your MacBook Air and OS X apps is always available. Get help. Click the Finder icon , then click the Help menu and choose Mac Help. Or type in the search field and choose a suggestion. To learn more, see Get answers in Mac Help . Quickly open apps Your MacBook ...

Page 15 - Split View

Chapter 2 Get started 15 Split View Use Split View to fill the screen with two apps or two windows from the same app. Click and hold the Full Screen button in the upper-left corner of a window. As the window shrinks, drag it to the left or right side of the screen, then click another window to begin...

Page 16 - Search for anything.; Click at the top right of the screen or press Command–Space bar, then; Preview your results.; Type the app name in Spotlight, then press Return.; Turn off Spotlight Suggestions.; If you want Spotlight to search only for items on your; Access all your content anywhere with iCloud

Chapter 2 Get started 16 Search for anything. Click at the top right of the screen or press Command–Space bar, then start typing. Preview your results. Click a search result and view it in the preview on the right. Sometimes that’s all you need to do—click items or links right in the preview. You ca...

Page 17 - Save your files in iCloud Drive.; Get answers in Mac Help; Use your MacBook Air and iOS devices together; Continuity overview

Chapter 2 Get started 17 Here are some of the things you can do with iCloud. Save your files in iCloud Drive. iCloud Drive is like your own private storage area in the cloud. Store any file in iCloud Drive, then access it anywhere—from work or home, or on the road. To save a file to iCloud Drive, op...

Page 18 - Phone calls; You can take calls—and make them—right from your MacBook Air.; Text messages

Chapter 2 Get started 18 Phone calls You can take calls—and make them—right from your MacBook Air. Note: A Wi-Fi connection is required in order to make or receive phone calls on your MacBook Air. Take a call. When someone calls your iPhone, click the notification that appears on your MacBook Air sc...

Page 19 - Instant Hotspot; Connect to your device’s Personal Hotspot.; Click the Wi-Fi status icon i n the menu bar, then; Check the status of your connection.; Look in the Wi-Fi status menu to see the strength of the; Handoff; Turn on Handoff on your MacBook Air.; Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock, click; Turn on Handoff on your iOS device.; In the Apple Watch app on iPhone, go to Settings >

Chapter 2 Get started 19 Instant Hotspot Lost your Wi-Fi connection? With Instant Hotspot, your MacBook Air can connect to the Internet using the Personal Hotspot on your iPhone (with iOS 8 or later) or iPad (cellular models with iOS 8 or later). Connect to your device’s Personal Hotspot. Click the ...

Page 20 - AirDrop; Send a file from the Finder.; AirPrint; Print to an AirPrint printer.

Chapter 2 Get started 20 AirDrop AirDrop makes it easy to share files with nearby Mac computers and iOS devices. Note: AirDrop for iOS requires devices with iOS 7 or later that have the Lightning connector. Not all older Macs support AirDrop (for a list of supported Macs, see support.apple.com/HT203...

Page 21 - Mirror your MacBook Air desktop using AirPlay Mirroring.

Chapter 2 Get started 21 AirPlay Show whatever’s on your MacBook Air screen on the big screen using AirPlay Mirroring. If your HDTV is connected to Apple TV, and the Apple TV is on the same Wi-Fi network as your MacBook Air, you can mirror the MacBook Air screen on your TV screen or use the HDTV as ...

Page 22 - Use Migration Assistant.; and; Copy files from a storage device.; Connect the device to the USB 3 port or Thunderbolt 2

Chapter 2 Get started 22 Migrate your data It’s easy to move your files and settings from another Mac or PC to your MacBook Air. To transfer the data when you first set up your MacBook Air, use Setup Assistant. To transfer data later, you can use Migration Assistant. If both computers are connected ...

Page 23 - Back up and restore; Set up Time Machine.; Make sure your MacBook Air is on the same Wi-Fi network as your

Chapter 2 Get started 23 Back up and restore To keep your files safe, it’s important to back up your MacBook Air regularly. The easiest way to back up is to use Time Machine—which is built into your MacBook Air—with a wireless AirPort Time Capsule (sold separately), or an external storage device con...

Page 24 - Apps; About apps; Find even more apps.; Click the App Store icon in the Dock to find apps for everything you; Get help for any app.; Click the Help menu (in the menu bar at the top of the screen) when

3 24 Apps About apps Your MacBook Air comes with a collection of great apps for things you do every day, like surfing the web, sending mail and messages, and arranging your calendar. It also comes with apps like Photos, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote—so you can be creative and produ...

Page 25 - Safari; View multiple pages in one window.; Click at the far right of the tab bar to open a new tab,; See what’s open on each of your devices.; If you’re signed in to iCloud, you can see open

Chapter 3 Apps 25 Safari Safari is the fastest, most energy efficient, and safest way to surf the web on your Mac. Get there fast. Click the Smart Search field at the top of the window to see websites you visit most frequently. Or start typing a word or website address—Safari shows you matching webs...

Page 26 - Mail; Add events and contacts right from Mail.; When Mail detects a new email address or event; Never miss an email.; Check the Mail icon in the Dock to see the number of unread messages.

Chapter 3 Apps 26 Mail Mail lets you manage all your email accounts from a single app. It works with most popular email services, such as iCloud, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and AOL Mail. One-stop email. Tired of signing in to multiple websites to check your email accounts? Set up Mail with all your accounts...

Page 27 - Notes; perfect for completing a to-do list or working through a recipe.; Click the Photos button to add items from your Photos library

Chapter 3 Apps 27 Notes Your notes can include more than just text. Add checklists, and check off items as you go. Or add photos, videos, and content from other apps, such as a web link from Safari or an address from Maps. Check off tasks. Click the Checklist button to add an interactive checklist t...

Page 28 - Messages; Start a conversation on your iOS device and continue it; When a text isn’t enough.; If your friend also has FaceTime, you can start a FaceTime video or

Chapter 3 Apps 28 Messages With Messages, it’s easy to stay in touch. Connect with one or more people through text, audio, or video. And if you want to share files, you can do that too. Start a FaceTime call. Start a conversation. Sign in and send. Sign in with your Apple ID to exchange unlimited iM...

Page 29 - Calendar; See all your calendars—or just a few.; Click the Calendars button to see a list of all your; A calendar for every part of your life.; When you’re signed in to iCloud, your calendars are

Chapter 3 Apps 29 Calendar Never miss an appointment with Calendar. Keep track of your busy schedule by creating multiple calendars, and manage them all in one place. Create events. Click to create a new event, or double-click anywhere inside a day. To invite someone, double-click the event, click t...

Page 30 - Photos; Group photos in albums.

Chapter 3 Apps 30 Photos Use Photos to organize, edit, and share your photos, live photos, and videos, and keep your entire photo library up to date on all your devices with iCloud Photo Library. You can also create slideshows and beautiful photo gifts. View your photos. Share your photos. Create ph...

Page 31 - iTunes; It’s in your library.; Add to your collection with a click.; Go to the iTunes Store to download or stream new music,; Create custom discs.; To burn songs to a disc, make a playlist of the songs, then choose File >

Chapter 3 Apps 31 iTunes iTunes makes it easy to organize and enjoy the music, movies, and TV shows you have—and shop for the ones you want. iTunes includes Apple Music—which lets you listen to millions of songs on demand—Beats 1 live radio, and Connect, a fun way for fans and artists to interact. I...

Page 32 - FaceTime; Video or audio only?; corner of the FaceTime window.

Chapter 3 Apps 32 FaceTime Use FaceTime to make video and audio calls between Mac and iOS devices. Video or audio only? Click the Video button to make a FaceTime video call. If it’s not convenient to make a video call, click the Audio button to make an audio-only call. Tip: While a video call is in ...

Page 33 - Maps; Let iPhone show you the way.; Click Directions to find the best route to your destination, then; Get there on public transit.; lead to dangerous situations, see

Chapter 3 Apps 33 Maps Get directions and view locations using a map or a satellite image. Or use Flyover to view select cities in 3D. Get detailed directions, including for travel by mass transit. Send directions to your iPhone. Let iPhone show you the way. Click Directions to find the best route t...

Page 34 - iBooks; A bookshelf right on your Mac.; Browse or search all the items in your library—or click iBooks; Never lose your place or your markups.; to view your list of bookmarks.

Chapter 3 Apps 34 iBooks Use iBooks to read and organize your library of books, and to purchase new books on your Mac. A bookshelf right on your Mac. Browse or search all the items in your library—or click iBooks Store to find new books and other publications. To buy, just sign in with your Apple ID...

Page 35 - Pages; All your formatting tools, in one place.; Click the Format button in the toolbar to open the; Flow text around graphics.; When you add an image to a text document, the text flows; You can keep documents up to date across all your devices

Chapter 3 Apps 35 Pages Use the Pages app to create stunning, media-rich documents on your Mac. Open and edit Microsoft Word files, and easily share a link to your work in Mail or Messages, right from the toolbar. Look good! Pages includes a variety of beautiful templates for flyers, newsletters, re...

Page 36 - Numbers; Start with a template—then add what you want.; Select the sample text in the template, then; Get organized with sheets.; Use multiple sheets or tabs to show different views of your; Formulas are a snap.

Chapter 3 Apps 36 Numbers Use Numbers to create attractive and powerful spreadsheets on your Mac. More than 30 Apple-designed templates give you a head start creating budgets, invoices, team rosters, and more. Numbers can also open and export Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Start with a template—then ...

Page 37 - Keynote; Practice makes perfect.; see each slide along with your notes—and a clock to keep you on track.

Chapter 3 Apps 37 Keynote Create professional, cutting-edge presentations with Keynote. Start with one of the more than 30 predesigned themes and make it your own by adding text, new objects, and changing the color scheme. Organize visually. Use the slide navigator on the left to quickly add, delete...

Page 38 - Share your presentation.; If your manager wants to review your presentation or you want to; Follow the bouncing ball.; Get their attention by animating an object on a slide. Select the; iMovie; Record new video with the built-in camera.; Use the FaceTime camera on your Mac to record

Chapter 3 Apps 38 Share your presentation. If your manager wants to review your presentation or you want to share it with others on a conference call, click the Share button in the toolbar to send a copy by Mail, Messages, AirDrop, or even social media. Follow the bouncing ball. Get their attention ...

Page 39 - Create fun trailers.; GarageBand; Create a new project.

Chapter 3 Apps 39 Create fun trailers. Make clever Hollywood-style trailers, complete with titles and music. Just add your own movie clips and customize the credits. Click the New button , click Trailer, then choose a template from the Trailer window. Click Create, select the event you want to use, ...

Page 40 - No more excuses—learn to play.; GarageBand comes with a lesson to start learning piano and

Chapter 3 Apps 40 No more excuses—learn to play. GarageBand comes with a lesson to start learning piano and one for guitar. Open the Lesson Store in the Project Chooser to view more lessons to download or purchase—including Artist Lessons from famous musicians. Record your voice. Connect a microphon...

Page 41 - App Store; Find just the right app.; then press Return. Or click Top Charts to see the most popular apps.; All you need is an Apple ID.; To download apps, just sign in with your Apple ID—choose Store >; Get the latest updates.; If you see a badge on the App Store icon in the Dock, there are updates; click the down arrow next to the price, then choose Tell a Friend.

Chapter 3 Apps 41 App Store Search the App Store to find and download apps, and get the latest updates for your apps. Find just the right app. Know exactly what you’re looking for? Type the name in the search field, then press Return. Or click Top Charts to see the most popular apps. Click a categor...

Page 42 - Explore MacBook Air

4 42 Explore MacBook Air Get answers in Mac Help Mac Help has a lot more information about how to use your MacBook Air. Get help. Click the Finder icon in the Dock, then click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help. Or type a question or term in the search field, then choose a topic in th...

Page 43 - Learn more; Important safety information

Chapter 4 Explore MacBook Air 43 Find out what’s new. Click the Help menu, then choose What’s New in OS X to find out more about the latest features of OS X. Tip: If you can’t remember the location of a menu item in an app, search for it in Help. Place the pointer over the result, and an arrow shows...

Page 44 - Water and wet locations.; Keep your MacBook Air away from sources of liquid, such as drinks,

5 44 Safety, handling, and support Important safety information WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other injuries, or damage to your MacBook Air or other property. Read all safety information below before using your MacBook Air. Built-in bat...

Page 45 - Prolonged heat exposure.; Your MacBook Air and its 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter may become; 5W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter.; To operate the 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter safely and reduce

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 45 Charging. Charge MacBook Air only with the included 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter, or with other third-party cables and power adapters that are compatible with MagSafe 2 and are compliant with applicable regulations. Using damaged cables or chargers, or charg...

Page 46 - Radio frequency exposure.; MacBook Air contains components and radios that emit; Explosive atmospheres.; Charging or using your MacBook Air in any area with a potentially; Important handling information; Operating environment.; Operating temperature:; Carrying your MacBook Air.; If you carry your MacBook Air in a bag or briefcase, make sure there

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 46 Hearing loss. Listening to sound at high volumes may damage your hearing. Background noise, as well as continued exposure to high volume levels, can make sounds seem quieter than they actually are. Use only compatible earbuds, headphones, or earpieces with ...

Page 47 - Using connectors and ports.; Never force a connector into a port. When connecting a device,; Storing your MacBook Air.; If you are going to store your MacBook Air for an extended period of; Cleaning your MacBook Air.; When cleaning the outside of your MacBook Air and its; Cleaning the MacBook Air screen.; To clean your MacBook Air screen, first shut down your; Understanding ergonomics; keyboard and within a comfortable reach.

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 47 Using connectors and ports. Never force a connector into a port. When connecting a device, make sure the port is free of debris, that the connector matches the port, and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port. Storing your ...

Page 48 - For online service and support information, go to

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 48 Chair. An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet are flat on the floor. The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region). Follow the ma...

Page 49 - FCC regulatory compliance; Radio and television interference; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 49 Country Phone number Web address United States 1-800-275-2273 www.apple.com/support Australia (61) 1-300-321-456 www.apple.com/au/support Canada 1-800-263-3394 English: www.apple.com/ca/support French: www.apple.com/ca/fr/support Ireland 1-800-804-062 www.a...

Page 50 - Canadian regulatory compliance; Industry Canada Statement

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 50 This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices ...

Page 51 - Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity; A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at; European Community Restrictions; ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement; For more information about ENERGY STAR, go to; Apple and the environment; For information, go to; Disposal and recycling information

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 51 Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Apple Inc. declares that this wireless device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Directive. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at w...

Page 52 - European Union—Disposal Information; Software License Agreement

Chapter 5 Safety, handling, and support 52 European Union—Disposal Information The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product and/or its battery shall be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection ...