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Apple MC233LL/A, MB003LL/A Keeping Your Software Up to Date, Learning More, Service, and Support

Models: MB003LL/A MC233LL/A

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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 are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple’s Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your computer. You can set your MacBook Air to check the Apple servers periodically, and download and install updated software.

To check for updated software:

1Open System Preferences.

2Click the Software Update icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

ÂFor more information, search for “Software Update” in Mac Help.

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

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 the MacBook Air through online resources, onscreen help, System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test.

Online Resources

For online service and support information, go to www.apple.com/support. Choose your country from the pop-up menu. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for software updates, or get help on Apple’s discussion forums.

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Apple MC233LL/A manual Keeping Your Software Up to Date, Learning More, Service, and Support, To check for updated software

Contents

Congratulations, you and your MacBook Air were made for each other Say hello to your MacBook Air FinderBrowse your files like you browse your music with Cover Flow Swipe RotateiLife ’08 Mac OS X LeopardSafari Page Contents Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, GoChapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook AirChapter 4 Last, but Not Least Looking for Something?1 Ready, Set Up, Go Mac Help Migration AssistantWelcome 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, GoWhat’s in the Box About Optical DiscsSetting Up Your MacBook Air To extend the reach of your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. First pull the AC plug up to remove it from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the adapter, making sure it is seated firmly. Plug the other end into a power outlet Step 2 Press the power button briefly to turn on your MacBook Air 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, GoStep 3 Configure your MacBook Air with Setup Assistant To set up your MacBook AirStep 4 Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, GoSetting Up DVD or CD Sharing Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air To migrate information to your MacBook Air2 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 8 Click Continue to start the migration Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook Air To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a MacSharing Discs with DVD or CD Sharing 20 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To use a shared DVD or CD Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down Putting Your MacBook Air to SleepTo put your MacBook Air to sleep, do one of the following To wake your MacBook AirShutting Down Your MacBook Air To shut down your MacBook Air, do one of the followingPage 2 Life with Your MacBook Air Mac Help Mac OSBasic Features of Your MacBook Air 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook AirBuilt-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Built-in rechargeable batterySleep indicator light Power buttonKeyboard Features of Your MacBook Air 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook AirVolume keys F11, F12 Function fn key¤ Brightness keys F1, F2 Exposé key F3Ports on Your MacBook Air 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air¯ MagSafe power port Port hatchf Headphone jack USB Universal Serial Bus 2.0 portUsing the Trackpad and Keyboard You can also secondary click by holding down the Control key while you click Â Two-finger rotating lets you rotate photos, pages, and more 34 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook AirRunning Your MacBook Air on Battery Power Getting Answers To get Mac HelpMore Information bluetooth. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application To learn about38 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air open System Profiler by choosing Apple K About This Mac3 Problem, Meet Solution Mac Help helpIf your MacBook Air doesn’t respond or the pointer doesn’t move Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook AirTo force an application to quit If you need to, you can also relaunch the Finder from this dialog If your MacBook Air doesn’t turn on or start up Using Apple Hardware Test If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook Air freezesReinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS To use Apple Hardware Test on your MacBook AirTo use Remote Install Mac OS Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Air Before you install Mac OS To install Mac OS X using a partner computerUsing Disk Utility Resetting Your PasswordTo use Disk Utility from a partner computer To reset your password, using a MacBook Air SuperDrive Reinstalling Software Using the MacBook Air SuperDriveTo use Disk Utility from a MacBook Air SuperDrive Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication Problems with Your Internet ConnectionTo use Network Diagnostics Learning More, Service, and Support To check for updated softwareKeeping Your Software Up to Date Online ResourcesOnscreen Help AppleCare Service and SupportSystem Profiler 54 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution CountryPhone WebsiteLocating Your Product Serial Number Page 4 Last, but Not Least Mac Help ergonomicsImportant Safety Information 58 Chapter 4 Last, but Not LeastÂ The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged Â Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings Important Handling Information Understanding Ergonomics Keyboard and TrackpadExternal Mouse ChairApple and the Environment Built-In DisplayFCC Compliance Statement Regulatory Compliance InformationRadio and Television Interference Wireless Radio Use FCC Bluetooth Wireless ComplianceBluetooth Industry Canada Statement Singapore Wireless Certification Taiwan Wireless StatementsVCCI Class B Statement External USB Modem Information ENERGY STAR ComplianceDisposal and Recycling Information Battery Disposal InformationTaiwan Looking for Something? Index 70 Looking for Something?Looking for Something? 72 Looking for Something? service and support 52 using Mac Help 53 See also problems verifying a disk 48 video camera indicator light 27 Mini DisplayPortvolume control keys zooming using the trackpad 27Page K Apple Inc 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved Apple 1 Infinite LoopENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademark Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada