Apple MB003LL/A manual Before you install Mac OS, To install Mac OS X using a partner computer

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Before you install Mac OS X:

1Back up your essential files.

Apple recommends that you back up the information on your hard disk before restoring software. You can do this by connecting the MacBook Air SuperDrive and burning important information to DVDs or CDs, or by attaching an external hard drive to the USB port on your MacBook Air. Apple is not responsible for any lost data.

2Make sure your power adapter is connected and plugged in.

To install Mac OS X using a partner computer:

1Follow the procedure for using Remote Install Mac OS X beginning on page 45.

2Click Continue in Remote Install Mac OS X.

Status messages appear on the other computer’s screen during installation.

3Click Customize to select what to install, or click Install to perform a basic installation.

4Follow the onscreen instructions, selecting your MacBook Air as the destination volume for installation.

Note: To restore Mac OS X on your computer to the original factory settings, click Options in the “Select a Destination” pane of the Installer, and then select “Erase and Install.” This option erases your MacBook Air hard disk, so be sure you’ve backed up important information. If you choose this option, you’ll need to use DVD or CD Sharing and the Applications Install DVD to reinstall the bundled applications.

5Click OK in Remote Install Mac OS X, and, when installation is done, click Quit to exit Remote Install Mac OS X.

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Contents Page Say hello to your MacBook Air Mac OS X Leopard Page Contents Looking for Something? Ready, Set Up, Go Welcome About Optical Discs What’s in the BoxSetting Up Your MacBook Air Ready, Set Up, Go Press the power button briefly to turn on your MacBook Air To set up your MacBook Air Configure your MacBook Air with Setup AssistantCustomize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing To migrate information to your MacBook Air Migrating Information to Your MacBook AirReady, Set Up, Go Ready, Set Up, Go Sharing Discs with DVD or CD Sharing Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook AirReady, Set Up, Go To use a shared DVD or CD To wake your MacBook Air Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It DownPutting Your MacBook Air to Sleep To put your MacBook Air to sleep, do one of the followingTo shut down your MacBook Air, do one of the following Shutting Down Your MacBook AirPage Life with Your MacBook Air Basic Features of Your MacBook Air Built-in mono speaker Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Air ¤ Brightness keys F1, F2 Ports on Your MacBook Air ¯ MagSafe power port Using the Trackpad and Keyboard Life with Your MacBook Air Life with Your MacBook Air Running Your MacBook Air on Battery Power To get Mac Help Getting AnswersTo learn about See More InformationChoose Help Bluetooth Help Problem, Meet Solution To force an application to quit Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook AirProblem, Meet Solution If your MacBook Air doesn’t turn on or start up Using Apple Hardware Test To use Apple Hardware Test on your MacBook Air Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OSTo use Remote Install Mac OS Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Air To install Mac OS X using a partner computer Before you install Mac OSTo use Disk Utility from a partner computer Resetting Your PasswordUsing Disk Utility To use Disk Utility from a MacBook Air SuperDrive Reinstalling Software Using the MacBook Air SuperDriveTo reset your password, using a MacBook Air SuperDrive Problems with Your Internet Connection Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless CommunicationTo use Network Diagnostics Online Resources Learning More, Service, and SupportTo check for updated software Keeping Your Software Up to DateSystem Profiler AppleCare Service and SupportOnscreen Help Country Phone Website Locating Your Product Serial Number Page Last, but Not Least Important Safety Information Last, but Not Least Last, but Not Least Important Handling Information Keyboard and Trackpad Understanding ErgonomicsChair External MouseBuilt-In Display Apple and the EnvironmentFCC Compliance Statement Regulatory Compliance InformationWireless Radio Use Vcci Class B Statement External USB Modem Information Disposal and Recycling Information Looking for Something? Index Looking for Something? Putting your computer to sleep Question mark, flashing Looking for Something? Page