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2. Chapter 3 Problem Meet Solution 43 Using Apple Hardware Test 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 components such as the memory or processor To use Apple Hardware Test on your MacBook Air Disconnect all external devices from your MacBook Air except the power adapter Restart your MacBook Air while holding down the D key 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears select the language you want to use 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears after about 45 seconds follow the onscreen instructions If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem it displays an error code Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options If Apple Hardware Test doesn t detect a hardware failure the problem may be software related If this procedure doesn t work you can open Apple Hardware Test using the USB flash drive that came with your MacBook Air Insert the Software Reinstall Drive into one of the USB ports as shown in the illustration on page 48 Important Don t disturb or remove the Software Reinstall Drive until you finish Restart the MacBook Air while holding down the D key Chapter3 Problem Meet Solution A WU N Problems with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Air has a Network Setup Assistant app
3. 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 floor and your feet Or you can lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that s lower than the regular work surface Chapter4 Last but Not Least Built In Display Adjust the angle of the display to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights and windows Do not force the display if you meet resistance The display is not designed to open past 135 degrees You can adjust the brightness of the screen when you take the computer from one work location to another or if the lighting in your work area changes More information about ergonomics is available on the web www apple com about ergonomics Apple and the Environment Apple Inc recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations and products More information is available on the web www apple com environment Chapter 4 Last but Not Least 61 62 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 interference that may cause undesired operation See instructions if interference to r
4. Meet Solution AppleCare Service and Support Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Retail Store or an Apple authorized repair center such as an Apple Authorized Service Provider You can extend your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan For information visit www apple com support products or visit the website address for your country listed later in the section If you need assistance AppleCare telephone support representatives can help you with installing and opening applications and basic troubleshooting Call the support center number nearest you the first 90 days are complimentary Have the purchase date and your MacBook Air serial number ready when you call Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the date of purchase Country Phone Website United States 1 800 275 2273 www apple com support Australia 61 1 300 321 456 www apple com au support Canada English 1 800 263 3394 www apple com ca support French www apple com ca fr support Ireland 353 1850 946 191 www apple com ie support New Zealand 00800 7666 7666 www apple com nz support United Kingdom 44 0844 209 0611 www apple com uk support Telephone numbers are subject to change and local and national telephone rates may apply A complete list is available on the web Chapter 3 Problem Meet Solution 51 Locating Your Product Seri
5. audio out port 29 B battery Looking for Something charging 34 disposal 65 location 25 performance 34 storing 58 blinking guestion mark 41 brightness keys 27 built in speaker 25 button power 12 27 C camera See iSight video camera carrying your computer 57 changing password 43 System Preferences 14 the desktop 14 charging the battery 34 cleaning the display 58 your computer 58 computer disposing of 64 freezes 41 putting to sleep 21 shutting down 22 specifications 37 turning on 12 waking 21 won t turn on 42 connection problems with another computer 43 Control click 31 cord AC power 11 D Dashboard key 27 desktop customizing 14 Disk Utility 49 display adjusting brightness 27 cleaning 58 external 29 goes black 42 disposing of your computer 64 Dock 35 downloading software 47 DVD or CD Sharing installing software 16 overview 19 with Windows computer 20 E Energy Saver preferences 21 environmental impact 61 erasing a disk or internal flash storage 49 ergonomics 59 Expos key 27 external display port 29 F F1 to F12 function keys 27 Fast forward key 27 flashing guestion mark 41 Force Ouit 40 four finger swiping 33 frozen application 40 Function fn key 27 H hand positions recommended 59 headphone port 29 Help finding answers 35 I iChat application 25 iLife applications 36 installing DVD or CD Sharing Setup 16 IP masquerading 45 iSight video camera 25 K
6. keyboard ergonomics 59 features 26 shortcuts 31 See also keys keys brightness 27 Dashboard 27 Expos 27 Function fn 27 media 27 Media Eject 27 Mute 27 volume control 27 M Mac Help 35 Mac OS X website 36 MagSafe power adapter See power adapter MagSafe power port 29 Media Eject key 27 media keys 27 microphone 29 migrating information 16 Migration Assistant 17 Mini DisplayPort 29 mouse 29 60 See also trackpad Mute key 27 N network address translation NAT 45 Network Diagnostics 45 Network Setup Assistant 45 0 online resources 50 optical disc sharing See DVD or CD sharing P paging through documents using trackpad 33 partner computer connection problems 43 DVD or CD Sharing Setup software 15 password resetting 43 pinching to zoom 32 Play Pause key 27 plug AC 10 11 ports audio out 29 MagSafe power 29 Mini DisplayPort 29 USB 2 0 29 power adapter port 29 safety information 55 setup 10 power button 12 27 problems See troubleshooting putting your computer to sleep 21 Looking for Something 69 70 Q question mark flashing 41 quitting an application 40 R rechargeable battery 34 Remote Disc 19 20 resetting your password 43 Rewind key 27 right clicking 31 rotating objects using trackpad 32 S safety general instructions 54 handling information 57 important information 8 power adapter 55 screen See display scrolling with two fingers 30 secondary c
7. MacBook Air on Battery Power Getting Answers Contents 5 40 44 45 46 47 47 50 52 54 57 59 61 62 68 Chapter 3 Problem Meet Solution Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Air Using Apple Hardware Test Problems with Your Internet Connection Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication Keeping Your Software Up to Date Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your MacBook Air Learning More Service and Support Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 4 Last but Not Least Important Safety Information Important Handling Information Understanding Ergonomics Apple and the Environment Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something Index Contents Ready Set Up Go www apple com macbookair CERIS o Migration Assistant 8 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 If you know you won t be migrating information from another Mac and you d like to get started using your MacBook Air right away you can follow the Setup Assistant to set up your MacBook Air guickly For more information see page 13 If you want to migrate information from another Mac to your MacBook Air you can follow the Setup Assistant and specify the Mac whose information you want to transfer For more information
8. MacBook Air on a stable work surface that allows for adequate air circulation under and around the computer Do not operate your MacBook Air on a pillow or other soft material as the material can block the airflow vents Never place anything over the keyboard when operating your MacBook Air Never push objects into the ventilation openings The bottom of your MacBook Air may become very warm during normal use If your MacBook Air is on your lap and gets uncomfortably warm remove it from your lap and place it on a stable work surface Chapter 4 Last but Not Least Water and wet locations Keep your MacBook Air away from sources of liguid such as drinks washbasins bathtubs shower stalls and so on Protect your MacBook Air from dampness or wet weather such as rain snow and fog 45W MagSafe Power Adapter Make sure the AC plug or AC power cord is fully inserted into the power adapter before plugging the adapter into a power outlet Use only the power adapter that came with your MacBook Air or an Apple authorized power adapter that is compatible with this product The AC power cord provides a grounded connection The power adapter may become very warm during normal use Always put the power adapter directly into a power outlet or place it on the floor in a well ventilated location Disconnect the power adapter and disconnect any other cables if any of the following conditions exists You want to clean the case use only the re
9. The following pages take you through the setup process including these tasks Plugging in the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter Turning on your MacBook Air Using Setup Assistant to access a network and configure a user account and other settings Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Step 1 Plug in the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Air and charge the battery Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in their completely extended position Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the MagSafe power port As the MagSafe connector gets close to the port you ll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go P ad plug MagSafe connector MagSafe power port i Gs Fa AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter replace the AC plug with the included AC power cord First pull the AC plug up to remove it from the adapter and then attach the AC power cord to the adapter making sure it is seated firmly Plug the other end into a power outlet When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from your MacBook Air pull the plug not the cord When you connect the power adapter to your MacBook Air the indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow An amber light indicates that the battery is charging A green light indicat
10. apple com support airport If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps contact your ISP or network administrator Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication Make sure the computer or network you re trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point Make sure you ve properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your base station or access point Make sure you re within range of the other computer or the network s access point Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this range Repositioning or rotating the computer might improve reception e Check the AirPort A status icon in the menu bar Up to four bars appear indicating signal strength If signal strength is low try changing your location See AirPort Help choose Help Mac Help and then choose Library AirPort Help from the menu bar Also see the instructions that came with the wireless device for more information Chapter3 Problem Meet Solution ET Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions drivers and other enhancements from Apple When you re connected to the Internet Software Update checks to see if any updates are available You can set your MacBook Air to check for updates p
11. from the desktop to the Trash 5 Power button Turn your MacBook Air on or off or put it to sleep Chapter2 Life with Your MacBook Air 27 Ports on Your MacBook Air Y USB 2 0 port Microphone 5 end MagSafe f Audio power port out port Y USB 2 0 port IC Mini DisplayPort 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air MagSafe power port Plug in the included 45W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Air battery USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 ports Connect a MacBook Air SuperDrive USB to Ethernet adapter iPod iPhone iPad mouse keyboard printer disk drive digital camera joystick modem and more to your MacBook Air m Audio out port Connect external speakers and headphones Built in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone located on the left side next to the audio out port or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application ILI Mini DisplayPort video out Connect to an external display or projection system that uses a DVI Dual Link DVI or VGA connector You can purchase adapters for supported video formats Note Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www apple com store or your local Apple Retail Store Chapter2 Life with Your MacBook Air 29 30 Using the Multi Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move the pointer and to perform a variety o
12. glass parts Your MacBook Air contains glass components including the display and trackpad If they are damaged don t use your MacBook Air until it has been repaired by an Apple Authorized Service Provider Chapter 4 Last but Not Least 57 58 Storing your MacBook Air If you are going to store your MacBook Air for an extended period of time keep it in a cool location ideally 71 F or 22 C and discharge the battery to 50 percent When storing your MacBook Air for longer than five months discharge the battery to approximately 50 percent To maintain the capacity of the battery recharge the battery to 50 percent every six months or so Cleaning your MacBook Air When cleaning the outside of your MacBook Air and its components first shut it down and then unplug the power adapter Then use a damp soft lint free cloth to clean the MacBook Air exterior Avoid getting moisture in any openings Do not spray liquid directly on the computer Do not use aerosol sprays solvents or abrasives that might damage the finish Cleaning the MacBook Air screen To clean your MacBook Air screen first shut down your MacBook Air and unplug the power adapter Then use a soft lint free cloth dampened with just water and wipe the screen Do not spray liquid directly on the screen Chapter 4 Last but Not Least Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment Keyboard and Trackpad When you use the keyboard and tr
13. located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder and choose Help Bluetooth Help Chapter2 Life with Your MacBook Air To learn about Caring for the battery See Mac Help and search for battery Connecting a printer Mac Help and search for printing USB connections Mac Help and search for USB Connecting to the Internet Connecting an external display Mac Help and search for Internet Mac Help and search for display port Specifications The Specifications page at support apple com specs Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple 6 gt About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info Apple news free downloads and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple website at www apple com Instructions technical support and manuals for Apple products The Apple Support website at www apple com support Chapter2 Life with Your MacBook Air 37 Problem Meet Solution www apple com support MEETA help 40 Occasionally you may have problems while working with your MacBook Air Read on for troubleshooting tips 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 macbookair If you experience a problem with your MacBook Air there s usually a simple and quick solution Think about the conditions that led up to the pr
14. status icon in the menu bar The screen might also darken if you have energy saver features set for the battery If your MacBook Air can t connect to another computer s optical disc drive To use services such as Migration Assistant DVD or CD Sharing and iTunes music sharing both your MacBook Air and the other computer must be connected to the same network If your MacBook Air is connected wirelessly and the other computer is connected to a third party router by Ethernet check your router documentation to make sure it supports bridging a wireless to wired connection If you insert the Software Reinstall Drive but don t see its icon appear on your desktop Touch a metal surface on your MacBook Air to discharge any static electricity from your body Remove the Software Reinstall Drive Insert the Software Reinstall Drive into one of the USB ports on your MacBook Air as shown in the illustration on page 48 If you forget your password You can reset your administrator password and passwords for all other accounts Insert the Software Reinstall Drive into one of the USB ports as shown in the illustration on page 48 Important Don t disturb or remove the Software Reinstall Drive until you finish 2 Double click the Mac OS X Installer and then click Restart 3 When prompted choose your preferred language When the next screen appears choose Reset Password from the Utilities menu in the menu bar Follow the onscreen instructions
15. the iLife Installer icon Chapter 3 Problem Meet Solution 49 4 Follow the onscreen instructions In the Installation Type pane click Customize 5 Click the disclosure triangle next to Bundled Applications select the checkboxes next to the applications you want to install and then click Install 6 When the installation is complete click Close Learning More Service and Support Your MacBook Air does not have any user serviceable or user replaceable parts If you need service contact Apple or take your MacBook Air to an Apple Authorized Service Provider You can find more information about your MacBook Air through online resources onscreen help System Profiler and Apple Hardware Test Online Resources For online service and support information go to www apple com support and choose your country from the pop up menu You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base check for software updates or get help from Apple s discussion forums Onscreen Help You can often find answers to your guestions as well as instructions and troubleshooting information in Mac Help Choose Help gt Mac Help System Profiler To get information about your MacBook Air use System Profiler It shows you what hardware and software is installed the serial number and operating system version how much memory is installed and more To open System Profiler choose Apple About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info Chapter3 Problem
16. trackpad with one or more fingers to move the pointer and use Multi Touch gestures see page 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 25 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Air Function fn key 50 Expos 1 Media Media key keys Eject key GH Ile 0 Brightness Dashboard 4 Mute 4 Volume Power keys key key keys button 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 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 gt Mac Help from the menu bar and search for function keys E Brightness keys F1 F2 Increase 3 or decrease i6 the brightness of the screen a Expos key F3 Open Expos for quick access to all your open windows Dashboard key F4 Open Dashboard to access your widgets Pil Media keys F6 F7 F8 Rewind lt lt play or pause 1 or fast forward a song movie or slideshow 4 Mute key F9 Mute the sound coming from the built in speakers and audio out port 4 Volume keys F10 F11 Increase 4 or decrease 4 the volume of sound coming from the built in speakers or audio out port E Media Eject key F12 Press and hold this key to eject a disc from a MacBook Air SuperDrive available separately You can also eject a disc by dragging its icon
17. Congratulations you and your MacBook Air were made for each other Get to know your MacBook Air www apple com macbookair Built in iSight camera and iChat Finder Multi Touch trackpad 1 a fae A N AN is AS A es b Y gt A Mac OS X Snow Leopard www apple com macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files Mac Help EX time machine iLife www apple com ilife iPhoto Turn your photos into something amazing iPhoto Help GX photos Quick Look Instantly preview your files Mac Help eX quick look iMovie Make a great looking movie in minutes iMovie Help GK movie Q Spotlight Find anything on your Mac Mac Help oT spotlight A GarageBand Create a great sounding song with ease GarageBand Help EY record a 6 Safari Experience the web with the fastest browser in the world Mac Help a safari Contents Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 8 Welcome 9 What s in the Box 24 26 28 30 34 35 Setting Up Your MacBook Air Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook Air Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air Basic Features of Your MacBook Air Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Air Ports on Your MacBook Air Using the Multi Touch Trackpad Running Your
18. R 5 250 5 350GHz RARR EA e Taiwan Class B Statement Class B a fS B E 5 BH NIL Russia eS ME67 VCCI Class B Statement PRLBRESS RES ARHI OWT CORE PMLBRESERESAER NBA R VCC DECES 752 B BRAIT 3 CORB SRA TEA he c CERNE UcoEkdhN CORBMIVAPTLEVAVR ERICTELTERENZE BSH S Se FOERBVETF FUR SURAB ICH gt TIEL WHURE LTC RAN External USB Modem Information When connecting your MacBook Air to the phone line using an external USB modem refer to the telecommunications agency information in the documentation that came with your modem ENERGY STAR Compliance a ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR partner Apple has determined that standard configurations of this product meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership with electronic equipment manufacturers to promote energy efficient products Reducing energy consumption of products saves money and helps conserve valuable resources This computer is shipped with power management enabled with the computer set to sleep after 10 minutes of user inactivity To wake your computer click the mouse or trackpad button or press any key on the keyboard For more information about ENERGY STAR visit www energystar gov 63 64 T rkiye EEE y netmeligine Elektrikli ve Elektronik Esyalarda Bazi Zararl Maddelerin Kullan m n n S n rland r lmas na Dair Y netmelik uygundur HE
19. a search question Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 35 36 More Information For more information about using your MacBook Air see the following To learn about Troubleshooting your MacBook Air if you have a problem See Chapter 3 Problem Meet Solution on page 39 Finding service and support for your MacBook Air Learning More Service and Support on page 50 Or go to the Apple Support website at www apple com support macbookair Using Mac OS The Mac OS X website at www apple com macosx Or search for Mac OS X in Mac Help Moving from a PC to a Mac Why You ll Love a Mac at www apple com getamac whyamac Using iLife applications The iLife website at www apple com ilife Or open an iLife application open Help for the application and then type a question in the search field Changing System Preferences System Preferences by choosing Apple amp System Preferences Or search for system preferences in Mac Help Using the trackpad Open System Preferences and then click Trackpad Using the keyboard Mac Help and search for keyboard Using the iSight camera Mac Help and search for iSight Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology The AirPort Support page at www apple com support airport Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www apple com support bluetooth Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application
20. ackpad your shoulders should be relaxed Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line 0000000000007 ODODODODODOUOOC J JORON C3OGORGOOOGOROOOO This Not this Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your hands and fingers relaxed Avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms IE poopoo JOODXOOOOOCOGCIOL E This Not this Chapter 4 Last but Not Least 59 60 Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue Some computer users might develop discomfort in their hands wrists or arms after intensive work without breaks If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomfort in your hands wrists or arms consult a qualified health specialist External Mouse If you use an external mouse position the mouse at the same height as the keyboard and within a comfortable reach 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 manufacturer s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly You might have to raise your chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard
21. adio or television reception is suspected L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique recu m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with Apple s instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the computer to
22. aining prompts to select your wireless network set up an account and exit Setup Assistant To doa setup with migration select the Mac you want to migrate information from You may have to update software if the other Mac doesn t have Mac OS X version 10 5 3 or later installed Then go to Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air on page 16 Note After you start Setup Assistant on your MacBook Air you can leave it midprocess without quitting move to the other computer if you need to update its software and then return to your MacBook Air to complete the setup Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 13 Step 4 You can guickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences your command center for most settings on your MacBook Air Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing 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 Migrate information to your MacBook Air if the other computer is a Mac see Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air on page 16 Share the contents of DVDs or CDs or install applications see Sharing Discs with DVD or CD Sharing on page 19 The computer with the
23. al Number Use one of these methods to find your MacBook Air serial number Turn over your MacBook Air The serial number is etched into the case near the hinge Serial number Choose Apple gt About This Mac Click the version number beneath the words Mac OS X to cycle through the Mac OS X version number the build version and the serial number Click the Finder icon and open Applications Utilities System Profiler Click Hardware in the Contents pane 52 Chapter3 Problem Meet Solution Last but Not Least www apple com environment Mac Help 54 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 WARNING Incorrect storage or use of your MacBook Air may void the manufacturer s warranty Important Safety Information WARNING Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire electric shock or other injury or damage Built in battery Do not remove the battery from your MacBook Air The battery should be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider Discontinue use of your MacBook Air if it s dropped or appears crushed bent deformed or damaged Do not expose your MacBook Air to extreme heat sources such as radiators or fireplaces where temperatures might exceed 212 F or 100 C Proper handling Set up your
24. arged 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 you are currently using To conserve battery power close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use and adjust your Energy Saver settings For more information about battery conservation and performance tips go to www apple com batteries notebooks html When the power adapter that came with your MacBook Air is connected the battery recharges whether the computer is on off or in sleep The battery recharges more quickly however when the computer is off or in sleep Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air N The battery in your MacBook Air can be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or at an Apple Retail Store Getting Answers Much more information about using your MacBook Air is available in Mac Help and on the Internet at www apple com support macbookair To get Mac Help Click the Finder icon in the Dock the bar of icons along the edge of the screen Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of the following a Type a question or term in the Search field and select a topic from the results list or select Show All Results to see all topics b Choose Mac Help to open the Mac Help window where you can click links or type
25. cBook Air computer freezes or doesn t respond If the problem occurs only when you use a particular application check with the application s manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your MacBook Air To get support and contact information for the software that came with your MacBook Air go to www apple com guide If you know an application is compatible you might need to reinstall the application If your MacBook Air freezes during startup or you see a flashing guestion mark or the display is dark The flashing guestion mark usually means that your MacBook Air can t find the system software on the internal flash storage or on any external disks that are attached Wait a few seconds If your MacBook Air still doesn t start up shut it down by holding down 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 Option key When your MacBook Air starts up click the internal flash storage icon and then click the right arrow After it starts up open System Preferences and click Startup Disk Select a local Mac OS X System folder Chapter3 Problem Meet Solution 41 42 wW N If your MacBook Air doesn t turn on or start up Try the following suggestions in order until your MacBook Air turns on Make sure the power adapter is plugged into your MacBook Air and into a functioning power outlet Be sure to use the 45W MagSafe Powe
26. cations and then click Continue 8 On the other Mac enter the six digit passcode displayed in Setup Assistant on your new MacBook Air Network Setup Migration Assistant has found I ka New Mac Enter the passcode from your other Mac If this isn t the correct Mac click Show All C Show All GoBack Continue You can choose the items user accounts documents movies music photos and so on that you want to migrate to your MacBook Air 9 Click Continue to start the migration Important Don t use the other Mac for anything else until the migration is complete If the connection is terminated during migration you can resume the migration later using Migration Assistant on your MacBook Air and your other Mac 18 Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air comes with several applications installed including the iLife suite Many other applications can be downloaded from the Internet If you want to install third party applications from a DVD or CD you can Install applications onto your MacBook Air or share information using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer if DVD or CD Sharing is set up and enabled For more information see the next section Attach the MacBook Air SuperDrive an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www apple com store to the USB port on your MacBook Air and inser
27. commended procedure described in Important Handling Information on page 57 The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged Your MacBook Air or power adapter is exposed to rain excessive moisture or liquid spilled into the case Your MacBook Air or power adapter has been dropped the case has been damaged or you suspect that service or repair is required The MagSafe power port contains a magnet that can erase data on a credit card iPod or other device To preserve your data do not place these and other magnetically sensitive material or devices within 1 inch 25 mm of this port If debris gets into the MagSafe power port remove it gently with a dry cotton swab Chapter4 Last but Not Least 55 56 MagSafe power specifications Frequency 50 to 60 Hz single phase Line Voltage 100 to 240 V Output Voltage 16 5 V DC 3 65 A Hearing damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech stop listening and have your hearing checked The louder the volume the less time is required before your hearing could be affected Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing Limit the amount of time you use earbuds or headphones at high volume Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroun
28. dings Turn the volume down if you can t hear people speaking near you High risk activities This computer is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communications systems air traffic control systems or for any other uses where a failure of the computer system could lead to death personal injury or severe environmental damage Chapter 4 Last but Not Least Important Handling Information NOTICE Failure to follow these handling instructions could result in damage to your MacBook Air or other property Operating environment Operating your MacBook Air outside these ranges may affect performance Operating temperature 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Storage temperature 4 to 113 F 20 to 45 C Relative humidity 5 to 90 noncondensing Operating altitude O to 10 000 feet 0 to 3048 meters 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 magnetically sensitive items away from the MagSafe power port 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 Handling
29. e top of the other Mac screen to see what wireless network you re connected to Choose the same network for your MacBook Air during setup Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 3 On your MacBook Air follow the Setup Assistant onscreen instructions until you get to the Do You Already Own a Mac screen Select from another Mac as the source of the information you want to transfer On the next screen choose your wireless network and then click Continue 4 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 AN MS Xe Assia i Connect To Your Other Mac On your other Mac do the following m Open Software Update from the Apple menu and make sure your computer has the latest version of Mac OS X gt Join the same AirPort network as this computer 7 AppleWiFi amp Open Migration Assistant in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder and follow the onscreen instructions Enter the following passcode 800443 2 Looking for other computers Go Back Continue 5 On the other Mac open Migration Assistant located in Applications Utilities and then click Continue Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 17 6 When you are prompted for a migration method select To another Mac and then click Continue 7 On the other Mac quit any other open appli
30. eriodically and download and install updated software To check for updated software Choose Apple gt System Preferences Click the Software Update icon and follow the onscreen instructions For more information search for Software Update in Mac Help For the latest information about Mac OS X go to www apple com macosx Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your MacBook Air You can use the Software Reinstall Drive to reinstall Mac OS X and any preinstalled applications Important Apple recommends that you back up the data on the internal flash storage before restoring software Installing Mac OS X You can reinstall Mac OS X and applications such as Address Book iChat iCal Mail or Safari Chapter3 Problem Meet Solution 47 To install Mac OS X 1 Back up your essential files 2 Make sure your power adapter is connected and plugged in 3 Insert the Software Reinstall Drive into one of the USB ports as shown in the following illustration Important Don t disturb or remove the Software Reinstall Drive until the installation is done 4 Double click Install Mac OS X and then click Restart 5 After your MacBook Air restarts choose your preferred language when prompted 6 Follow the onscreen instructions In the pane where you re prompted to select a disk select the Mac OS X internal flash storage in most cases it will be the only choice available 48 Chapter 3 Problem Meet Solution 7 To con
31. es that the battery is fully charged If you don t see a light make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is plugged into a working power outlet Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 11 12 Step 2 Press the power button briefly to turn on your MacBook Air The power button is located in the upper right corner of your keyboard When you turn on your MacBook Air you hear a startup tone Power button It takes your MacBook Air a few moments to start up After it starts up Setup Assistant opens automatically If your MacBook Air doesn t turn on see page 42 Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 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 another Mac during setup Note If you don t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your MacBook Air you can do it later using Migration Assistant Go to the Applications folder open Utilities and double click Migration Assistant To set up your MacBook Air In the Setup Assistant follow the onscreen instructions until you get to the Do You Already Own a Mac screen Do a basic setup or a setup with migration To do a basic setup select Do not transfer my information now and click Continue Follow the rem
32. f Multi Touch gestures Unlike typical trackpads the entire MacBook Air trackpad is a button and you can click anywhere on the trackpad To enable Multi Touch gestures view instructional videos of the gestures and set other trackpad options choose Apple gt System Preferences and then click Trackpad Here are ways to use your MacBook Air trackpad Two finger scrolling lets you drag to scroll quickly up down or sideways in the active window This option is on by default Chapter2 Life with Your MacBook Air Secondary clicking or right clicking lets you access shortcut menu commands To set up a one finger secondary click zone in the bottom left or right corner of the trackpad select Secondary Click under the One Finger option in Trackpad preferences Secondary click zone To set up two finger secondary clicking anywhere on the trackpad select Secondary Click under the Two Fingers option in Trackpad preferences Note You can also secondary click by holding down the Control key while you click Chapter2 Life with Your MacBook Air 31 The following trackpad gestures work in certain applications When you perform these gestures slide your fingers lightly on the surface of the trackpad For more information see Trackpad preferences or choose Help gt Mac Help and search for trackpad Two finger pinching lets you zoom in or out on PDFs images photos and more Two finger rotating lets you rota
33. ion A The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste When this product reaches its end of life take itto a collection point designated by local authorities Some collection points accept products for free The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment Battery Disposal Information Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines Deutschland Dieses Gerat enthalt Batterien Bitte nicht in den Hausm ll werfen Entsorgen Sie dieses Ger tes am Ende seines Lebenszyklus entsprechend der ma geblichen gesetzlichen Regelungen Nederlands Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval kca worden gedeponeerd Taiwan m e B sii 65 Looking for Something 68 Index A AC plug 10 1 AC power adapter See power adapter AC power cord 11 AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 46 AppleCare 51 Apple Hardware Test using 44 application freeze 40 applications Apple Hardware Test 44 Disk Utility 49 force guitting 40 iChat 25 iLife 36 installing 19 Migration Assistant 13 17 Network Setup Assistant 45 reinstalling 49 switching 33 System Profiler 50 Application Switcher 33
34. lication to help you set up an Internet connection Open System Preferences and click Network Click the Assist me button to open Network Setup Assistant If you have trouble with your Internet connection try using Network Diagnostics To use Network Diagnostics Choose Apple gt System Preferences Click Network and then click Assist me Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics Follow the onscreen instructions If Network Diagnostics can t resolve the problem there may be a problem with the Internet service provider ISP you are trying to connect to with an external device you are using to connect to your ISP or with the server you are trying to access If you have two or more computers sharing an Internet connection be sure that your wireless network is set up properly You need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provides multiple IP addresses one for each computer If only one IP address is provided then you must have a router capable of sharing the connection also known as network address translation NAT or IP masquerading Chapter 3 Problem Meet Solution 45 46 For setup information check the documentation provided with your router or ask the person who set up your network You can use an AirPort base station to share one IP address among multiple computers For information about using an AirPort base station check Mac Help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www
35. licking 31 serial number locating 52 service and support 50 Setup Assistant 13 shared optical disc 19 sharing files 20 shutting down 22 sleep mode 21 software installing DVD or CD sharing 16 Looking for Something updating 47 Software Reinstall Drive 9 43 Software Update preferences 47 speakers 25 specifications 37 stopping an application 40 the computer 22 storing your computer 58 support contact information 50 swiping 33 System Preferences customizing the desktop 14 Energy Saver 21 Software Update 47 System Profiler 50 T three finger swiping 33 trackpad paging 33 pinching 32 rotating 32 scrolling 30 swiping 33 switching applications 33 zooming 32 troubleshooting AirPort 46 AppleCare 51 computer freezes 41 computer won t turn on 42 connecting to partner computer 43 display goes black 42 hardware problems 44 pointer won t move 40 service and support 50 Software Reinstall Drive 43 using AirPort 46 using Mac Help 35 50 turning on your computer 12 two finger pinching 32 two finger rotating 32 typing position 59 U updating software 47 USB connections 37 flash drive for software 47 ports 29 USB flash drive See Software Reinstall Drive V video camera indicator light 25 Mini DisplayPort 29 volume control keys 27 W waking your computer 21 Z zooming using the trackpad 32 Looking for Something 71 Apple Inc 2010 Apple Inc All rights reserved Under the copyrigh
36. oblem Making a note of things you did before the problem occurred will help you narrow down possible causes and find the answers you need Things to note include The applications you were using when the problem occurred Problems that occur only with a specific application might indicate that the application is not compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on your MacBook Air Any new software that you installed especially software that added items to the System folder Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Air If your MacBook Air doesn t respond or the pointer doesn t move On rare occasion an application might freeze on the screen Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your your MacBook Air To force an application to quit Press Command 8 Option Esc or choose Apple gt Force Quit from the menu bar The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected Click Force Quit The application quits leaving all other applications open Chapter 3 Problem Meet Solution If you need to you can also relaunch the Finder from the Force Ouit Applications dialog Next save your work in any open applications and restart your MacBook Air to make sure the problem is entirely cleared up If the problem occurs freguently choose Help gt Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen Search for the word freeze to get help for instances when your Ma
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38. one side or the other of the television or radio Move the computer farther away from the television or radio Plug the computer in to an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses If necessary consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple See the service and support information that came with your Apple product Or consult an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Important Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Inc could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product 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 and shielded cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios television sets and other electronic devices Responsible party contact for FCC matters only Apple Inc Corporate Compliance 1 Infinite Loop MS 26 A Cupertino CA 95014 Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency band Cet appareil doit tre utilis l int rieur Exposure to Radio Freq
39. optical drive can be a Mac with Mac OS X v10 4 11 or later or a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer If the Mac has Mac OS X v10 5 3 or later DVD or CD Sharing is already installed You can partner with more than one other computer but you can use only one partner computer at a time T e_ oe wen E Am Mac or Windows computer MacBook Air Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 15 If the other computer is a Windows computer or a Mac with a Mac OS X version earlier than 10 5 3 download the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software for your partner computer If the other computer is a Windows computer go to http support apple com downloads DVD_or_CD_Sharing_Update_1_0_for_Windows f the other computer is a Mac with Mac OS X v10 410 10 5 2 go to http support apple com kb DL113 Important After you install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup package on your other Mac make sure you have the latest software by choosing Apple gt Software Update Install any available Mac OS X updates Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air You can migrate existing user accounts files applications and other information from another Mac computer To migrate information to your MacBook Air Make sure your power adapter is connected and plugged in Make sure the other Mac is turned on and that it is on the same wired or wireless network as your MacBook Air Check the AirPort 4 status icon in the menu bar at th
40. or any key on the keyboard When your MacBook Air wakes from sleep your applications documents and computer settings are exactly as you left them Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 21 Shutting Down Your MacBook Air If you aren t going to use your MacBook Air for several days it s best to shut it down To shut down your MacBook Air do one of the following Choose Apple gt Shut Down from the menu bar Press the power button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears If you plan to store your MacBook Air for an extended period of time see Important Handling Information on page 57 for information about how to prevent your battery from draining completely 22 Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go Life with Your MacBook Air www apple com macosx GEIST Vacos x Basic Features of Your MacBook Air iSight camera Camera indicator light Stereo speakers under keyboard E Battery _ built in Trackpad 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air Built in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using iChat take pictures with Photo Booth or capture video with iMovie The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating Built in stereo speakers Listen to music movies games and multimedia files Built in rechargeable battery Use battery power when you re away from a power outlet Trackpad Click or double click anywhere on the trackpad Touch the
41. others to use my DVD drive To use a shared DVD or CD On the other computer insert a DVD or CD into the optical disc drive On your MacBook Air select the Remote Disc when it appears under Devices in the Finder sidebar If you see the Ask to use button click it On the other computer when prompted click Accept to allow your MacBook Air to use the DVD or CD On your MacBook Air use the disc as you normally would once it becomes available If you try to shut down the other computer or eject the shared DVD or CD while your MacBook Air is using it you see a message telling you that the disc is in use To proceed click Continue Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down 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 it s in sleep you can guickly wake it and bypass the startup process To put your MacBook Air to sleep do one of the following Close the display Choose Apple gt Sleep from the menu bar Press the power button and click Sleep in the dialog that appears Choose Apple gt System Preferences click Energy Saver and set a sleep timer To wake your MacBook Air If the display is closed simply open it to wake your MacBook Air If the display is already open press the power button
42. r Adapter that came with your MacBook Air If the power adapter stops charging and you don t see the indicator light on the power adapter turn on when you plug in the power cord try unplugging and replugging the power cord to reseat it Check whether the battery needs to be recharged If the light on the power adapter glows amber the battery is charging See Charging the Battery on page 34 If the problem persists reset the MacBook Air power manager while still preserving your files by pressing the left Shift key left Option key left Control key and the power button simultaneously for five seconds until your MacBook Air restarts Press and release the power button and immediately hold down the Command 86 Option P and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time This resets the parameter RAM PRAM If you still can t start up your MacBook Air see Learning More Service and Support on page 50 for information about contacting Apple for service If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook Air freezes Try restarting your MacBook Air Unplug any devices that are connected to your MacBook Air except the power adapter Press the power button to restart the system Let the battery charge to at least 10 percent before plugging in any external devices and resuming your work Chapter3 Problem Meet Solution To see how much the battery has charged look at the Battery t
43. see page 13 After you set up your MacBook Air if you want to get content from DVDs or CDs onto your MacBook Air you can set up one or more Mac or Windows computers to partner with your MacBook Air For more information see page 19 Important Read all the installation instructions and the safety information starting on page 54 carefully before you first use your MacBook Air Many answers to questions can be found on your MacBook Air in Mac Help For information about getting Mac Help see Getting Answers on page 35 Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software so the images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see onscreen Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go What s in the Box GU CJ C KS AC power cord Software Reinstall Drive 45W MagSafe Power Adapter Your MacBook Air package includes the Software Reinstall Drive a USB flash drive that contains software for reinstalling Mac OS X and the applications that came with your MacBook Air resetting your password and using Disk Utility For more information about how and when to use the Software Reinstall Drive see Chapter 3 Problem Meet Solution on page 39 Important Remove the protective film covering the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your MacBook Air Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 9 10 Setting Up Your MacBook Air Your MacBook Air is designed so that you can set it up guickly and start using it right away
44. t laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Apple Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 408 996 1010 www apple com Apple the Apple logo AirPort AirPort Extreme Cover Flow Expos GarageBand iCal iChat iLife iMovie iPhoto iPod iSight iTunes Keynote Mac MacBook MacBook Air Macintosh Mac OS MagSafe Photo Booth Spotlight SuperDrive and Time Machine are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Finder iPad and Multi Touch are trademarks of Apple Inc AppleCare Apple Store and iTunes Store are service marks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries ENERGY STAR is a U S registered trademark Intel Intel Core and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corp in the U S and other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Apple Inc is under license Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories D
45. t your installation disc Sharing Discs with DVD or CD Sharing You can enable DVD or CD Sharing on a Mac or Windows computer to use the Remote Disc feature of MacBook Air Remote Disc allows you to share the discs you insert into the optical disc drive of the other computer Some discs such as DVD movies and game discs may be copy protected and therefore unusable through DVD or CD Sharing Make sure DVD or CD Sharing is already set up on any Mac or Windows computer you want to partner with For information see page 15 To enable DVD or CD Sharing if your other computer is a Mac Make sure your MacBook Air and the other Mac are on the same wireless network Check the AirPort 4 status icon in the menu bar to see what network you re connected to On the other Mac choose Apple gt System Preferences and then open Sharing Chapter 1 Ready Set Up Go 19 20 In the Sharing panel select DVD or CD Sharing in the Service list If you want other users to reguest permission to share a DVD or CD select Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive To enable DVD or CD Sharing if your other computer is a Windows computer Make sure your MacBook Air and the Windows computer are on the same wireless network On the Windows computer open the DVD or CD Sharing control panel 3 Select Enable Remote DVD or CD If you want other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD select Ask me before allowing
46. te photos pages and more 32 Chapter2 Life with Your MacBook Air Three finger swiping lets you rapidly page through documents move to the previous or next photo and more Four finger swiping works in the Finder and all applications Swiping four fingers to the left or right activates Application Switcher so you can cycle through open applications Swiping four fingers up or down causes Expos to show the desktop or display all open windows To enable or disable any of the gestures choose Apple gt System Preferences and then click Trackpad Click the checkboxes to turn gestures on or off Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air 33 34 Running Your MacBook Air on Battery Power When the MagSafe Power Adapter isn t connected your MacBook Air draws power from its built in rechargeable battery The length of time that you can run your MacBook Air varies depending on the applications you use and the external devices connected to your MacBook Air Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth wireless technology and reducing screen brightness can help conserve battery charge Many of your system preferences are automatically set to optimize battery life Charging the Battery You can determine whether the battery needs to be charged by looking at the indicator light on the MagSafe connector If the light is glowing amber the battery needs to be charged If the light is glowing green the battery is fully ch
47. trol which parts of Mac OS X are installed click Customize and then select the parts you want to install Click the disclosure triangle next to Applications to select the checkboxes for any applications you want to install 8 Click Install to start the installation 9 When the installation is complete click Restart to restart your MacBook Air 10 Follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to set up your user account If you want to erase and install make sure you back up your user data before you start Use Disk Utility to erase the internal flash storage You can open Disk Utility from the Mac OS X Installer choose Disk Utility from the Utilities menu For information about Disk Utility and its options see Mac Help or open Disk Utility Applications Utilities Disk Utility and choose Help gt Disk Utility Help You can also review detailed instructions in the following Knowledge Base article http support apple com kb HT3910 Installing Applications You can reinstall the iLife applications that came with your MacBook Air if you accidentally delete them or after you perform an erase and install To install the applications that came with your MacBook Air Make sure your power adapter is connected and plugged in 2 Insert the Software Reinstall Drive into one of the USB ports as shown in the illustration on page 48 Important Don t disturb or remove the Software Reinstall Drive until the installation is done 3 Double click
48. uency Energy The radiated output power of the AirPort Extreme technology is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Europe EU Declaration of Conformity See www apple com euro compliance ce Korea Warning Statements ghe Pauls Ol AE el HEA 7540 US Hy HAS AHAA ASEH gt ASIC BE 717718 48847171 01 715 788622 MASSE B 221A F2 IBAN ASS 2E AYON AS S AG Singapore Wireless Certification Complies with IDA Standards DB00063 Taiwan Wireless Statements URBIS RENE e IER V GO BOE FERE f MERIR AR JA 5 25GHz 5 35GHz ERARE Z RRR ANS AH LfEH

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