Apple Z0MF manual Keeping Your Software Up to Date, To check for updated software

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ÂÂ Check the Wi-Fi status icon (Z) in the menu bar. Up to four bars appear, indicating signal strength. If signal strength is low, try changing your location.

ÂÂ Get help online by choosing Help > Help Center, and then searching for “wi-fi”. Also see the instructions that came with the wireless device for more information.

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 periodically, and download and install updated software.

To check for updated software:

1Choose Apple () > System Preferences.

2Click the Software Update icon and follow the onscreen instructions. ÂÂ For more information, search for “Software Update” in Help Center.

ÂÂ For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to www.apple.com/macosx.

You’ll also get notices from the Mac App Store when application updates are available. A small number indicating the number of updates appears on the right edge of the App Store icon. You can update one or more applications at a time.

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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