View the Now Playing screen: Tap the thumbnail of the album cover at the top of the screen.

Display controls: Tap the screen.

Browse songs using the cover art: Swipe left or right. Songs start playing automatically.

See all the tracks on the album that contains the current song: Tap . Tap a track to play it. To

 

return to the Now Playing screen, tap again.

Assign ratings to songs: In track list view, tap the row of dots above the list to set the number

 

of stars. You can use ratings when creating smart playlists in iTunes.

Play/Pause

Repeat

Shuffle

AirPlay

Adjust the volume.

Make a

Genius playlist.

Drag to skip forward or back.

Toggle between now playing and browse.

Back

Browse music.

 

Track list

 

Search music (titles, artists, albums, and composers): While browsing, enter text in the search field at the bottom-right corner of the screen. You can also search audio content from the Home screen. See Searching on page 27.

Display audio controls while in another app: Double-click the Home button , then swipe to the right along the bottom of the screen.

Current audio app—tap to open it.

Display audio controls while the screen is locked: Double-click the Home button .

Play music on AirPlay speakers or Apple TV: Tap . See AirPlay on page 30.

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Apple MD535LL/A, ME215LL/A, ME035LL/A, MD530C/A Display controls Tap the screen, Return to the Now Playing screen, tap again

MD539LL/A, MD543LL/A, ME216LL/A, MD533LL/A, ME215LL/A specifications

The Apple MD530LL/A is part of Apple’s renowned MacBook Air lineup, specifically released in mid-2013. Designed for portability and efficiency, this ultrabook has carved its niche as a popular choice among students, professionals, and everyday users who demand reliability in a lightweight form factor.

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Battery life is another impressive characteristic of the MacBook Air, with up to 12 hours of usage on a single charge. This long-lasting battery performance is one of the key reasons users gravitate towards the MacBook Air, providing the freedom to work or enjoy media without constant worry about recharging.

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