Apple Z0MF manual To open the Mac OS X Utilities application, To connect by using a Wi-Fi network

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ÂÂ Reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications.

ÂÂ Restore your computer to its factory settings by erasing its disk and reinstalling Mac OS X and your Apple applications.

If your computer detects a problem, it opens the Mac OS X Utilities application automatically. You can also open it manually by restarting your computer.

To open the Mac OS X Utilities application:

mm Restart your computer while holding down the Command (x) and R keys. The Mac OS X Utilities pane appears.

Important:  If the Mac OS X Utilities application doesn’t open after restarting, hold down Command (x)-Option-R and restart the computer to access the Mac OS X Utilities software from the Internet. Your computer must be connected to a network that has access to the Internet.

Some utilities in the Mac OS X Utilities application require access to the Internet and the Mac App Store. You may need to make sure your computer is connected to the Internet by using your Ethernet or Wi-Fi network.

To connect by using a Wi-Fi network:

1Choose a network from the Wi-Fi status menu in the upper right corner of the screen.

2 If necessary, type the network password.

To join a closed network, choose Join Other Network. Enter the network’s name and password.

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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 PCTo put your MacBook Air to sleep, do one of the following Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It DownPutting Your MacBook Air to Sleep To use a shared DVD or CDTo 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 Air If 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 softwareSystem Information Learning More, Service, and SupportAppleCare Service and Support Online Resources Onscreen HelpCountry 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