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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, search for “function keys” in Help Center.

Brightness keys (F1, F2)

Increase () or decrease () the brightness of the screen.

Mission Control key (F3)

Open Mission Control to get a comprehensive view of what’s running on your MacBook Air, including Dashboard, all your spaces, and all open windows.

Launchpad key (F4)

Open Launchpad to instantly see all the applications on your MacBook Air. Click an application to open it.

oKeyboard illumination keys (F5, F6)

Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of the keyboard illumination.

’Media keys (F7, F8, F9)

Rewind (), play or pause (’), or fast-forward () a song, movie, or slideshow.

—Mute key (F10)

Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port.

-Volume keys (F11, F12)

Increase (-) or decrease (–) the volume of sound coming from the built-in speakers or headphone port.

®Power button

Turn your MacBook Air on or off, or put it to sleep.

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Contents Page Welcome to your MacBook Air OS X Lion Page Contents Looking for Something? Ready, Set Up, Go Welcome What’s in the Box Setting Up Your MacBook AirAC plug MagSafe connector ¯MagSafe power port AC power cord Press the power button briefly to turn on your MacBook Air To set up your MacBook Air Configure your MacBook Air with Setup AssistantReady, Set Up, Go Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook Air Setting Up DVD or CD SharingMacBook Air Sharing Discs with DVD or CD Sharing To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a PCPutting Your MacBook Air to Sleep Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It DownTo use a shared DVD or CD To put your MacBook Air to sleep, do one of the followingTo wake your MacBook Air Shutting Down Your MacBook AirTo shut down your MacBook Air, do one of the following Page Life with Your MacBook Air Basic Features of Your MacBook Air Built-in stereo speakers Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Air Brightness keys F1, F2 Ports on Your MacBook Air ¯ MagSafe power port Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Secondary-click zone Life with Your MacBook Air Life with Your MacBook Air Charging the Battery Running Your MacBook Air on Battery PowerTo get help from Help Center Getting AnswersSee More InformationTo learn about See Page Problem, Meet Solution An Ounce of Prevention To force an application to quit Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook AirIf your MacBook Air doesn’t turn on or start up Try restarting your MacBook Air Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software To open the Mac OS X Utilities application To connect by using a Wi-Fi networkRestoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup Repairing a Disk with Disk UtilityRestoring Your Computer to Its Factory Settings Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple ApplicationsTo use Apple Hardware Test Checking for a Hardware ProblemTo use Network Diagnostics Problems with Your Internet ConnectionProblems with Wi-Fi Communication Keeping Your Software Up to Date To check for updated softwareAppleCare Service and Support Learning More, Service, and SupportOnline Resources Onscreen Help System InformationCountry Phone Website Locating Your Product Serial Number Last, but Not Least Important Safety Information Last, but Not Least AC plug MagSafe power specifications Last, but Not Least Important Handling Information Last, but Not Least Keyboard and Trackpad Understanding ErgonomicsChair External MouseBuilt-In Display Apple and the EnvironmentRegulatory Compliance Information Bluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity Japan Vcci Class B Statement Russia External USB Modem Information 020-5563-A Looking for Something? Index Looking for Something? Updating Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada Page