MacBook Air

Environmental Report
Apple and the Environment
Apple believes that improving the environmental performance of our business starts with our products. The careful environmental management of our products throughout their life cycles includes controlling the quantity and type of materials used in their manufacture, improving their energy efficiency, and designing them for better recyclability. The information below details the environmental performance of the MacBook Air as it relates to climate change, energy efficiency, restricted substances, and material efficiency.
Model MC233, MC234 Date introduced June 8, 2009

Climate Change

Greenhouse gas emissions have an impact on the planets balance of land, ocean, and air temperature. Most of Apples corporate greenhouse gas emissions come from the production, transport, use, and recycling of its products. Apple seeks to minimize greenhouse gas emissions by setting stringent design-related goals for material and energy efficiency. The chart below provides the estimated greenhouse gas emissions for MacBook Air over its life cycle. Greenhouse Gas Emissions for MacBook Air
Recycling, <1% Transport, 9% Production, 47%
MacBook Air is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact: Mercury-free LCD display Arsenic-free display glass Brominated flame retardantfree PVC-free internal cables Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.0 requirements. MacBook Air achieved a Gold rating from EPEAT. Total greenhouse gas emissions: 320 kg CO2e

Use, 43%

Energy E ciency
Because one of the largest portions of product related greenhouse gas emissions results from its use, energy efficiency is a key part of each products design. Apple products use power efficient components and software that intelligently powers them down during periods of inactivity. The result is that MacBook Air is energy efficient right out of the box. MacBook Air outperforms the stringent requirements of the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Computers Version 5.0. In fact, it consumes the least amount of power of any available Apple computer. The following table details power consumed in different use modes. Power Consumption for MacBook Air
Mode Power adapter, no-load Off Sleep IdleDisplay off / on Power adapter efficiency 100V 0.14W 0.51W 0.98W 6.3W / 10.8W 87.7% 115V 0.14W 0.51W 0.98W 6.3W / 10.9W 87.5% 230V 0.24W 0.56W 1.07W 6.7W / 11.7W 86.5% 1

Material E ciency

Apples ultra-compact product and packaging designs lead the industry in material efficiency. Reducing the material footprint of a product helps maximize shipping efficiency. It also helps reduce energy consumed during production and material waste generated at the end of the products life. The MacBook Air enclosure is made of aluminum, a material highly desired by recyclers. The chart below details the materials used in this model. Material Use for MacBook Air
Others, 15g Other metals and plastics, 50g Hard drive, 50g Circuit boards, 95g Aluminum, 545g
At less than 12W in idle with the display on, MacBook Air consumes the least amount of power of any Apple computer. To put that in perspective, it takes five MacBook Air computers in idle with the display on to equal the power consumed by a single household 60W lightbulb.
Battery Chemistry System battery: lithium-ion polymer, 40 Wh Free of lead, cadmium, and mercury in compliance with EU directive 98/101/EC
Keyboard and trackpad, 95g

Display, 211g

Battery, 299g
Packaging The packaging design of MacBook Air uses corrugated cardboard made from a minimum of 25 percent post-consumer recycled content, and molded fiber made entirely from post-consumer recycled content. In addition, its retail packaging is extremely material efficient, consuming 36 percent less material than the original MacBook Air. The following table details the materials used in its packaging. Packaging Breakdown for MacBook Air (U.S. Configurations)
Material Paper (corrugate, paperboard) MacBook Air retail packaging consumes 36 percent less material than that of the original MacBook Air. In addition, the MacBook Air packaging is free of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and uses corrugated cardboard made from a minimum of 25 percent post-consumer recycled content. Molded fiber High impact polystyrene Other plastics Retail box 372g 232g 44g Retail and shipping box 758g 248g 232g 57g

Restricted Substances

Apple has long taken the lead in restricting harmful substances from its products and packaging. As part of this strategy, all Apple products comply with the strict European Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment, also known as the RoHS Directive. Examples of materials restricted by RoHS include lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and the brominated flame retardants (BFRs) PBB and PBDE. MacBook Air goes even further than the requirements of the RoHS Directive by incorporating the following more aggressive restrictions: Mercury-free display Arsenic-free display glass Brominated flame retardant (BFR)free All internal cables free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Recycling

Through ultra-efficient design and use of highly recyclable materials, Apple has minimized material waste at the products end of life. In addition, Apple offers and participates in various product take-back and recycling programs in 95 percent of the regions where Apple products are sold. All products are processed in the country or region in which they are collected. For more information on how to take advantage of these programs, visit www.apple.com/environment/recycling/.

Denitions

Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT): A program that ranks computers and displays based on environmental attributes in accordance with IEEE 1680. For more information, visit www.epeat.net. Greenhouse gas emissions: Estimated emissions are calculated in accordance with guidelines and requirements as specified by ISO 14040 and ISO 14044. Calculation includes emissions from the following life cycle phases contributing to Global Warming Potential (GWP 100 years) in CO2 equivalency factors (CO2e): Production: Includes the extraction, production, and transport of raw materials and the manufacture of the product, as well as product packaging. Transport: Includes air and sea transportation of the finished product and its associated packaging from the manufacturing site to continental distribution hubs. Transport of products from distribution hubs to the end customer is not included. Use: User power consumption assumes a four-year period. Consumption patterns are modeled according to European Commission and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency computer eco-design studies. Geographic differences in the power grid mix have been accounted for at a continental level. Recycling: Includes transportation from collection hubs to recycling centers and the energy used in mechanical separation and shredding of parts. Energy efficiency terms: The energy values in this report are based on the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Computers Version 5.0 and/or ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Single Voltage External AC-DC and AC-AC Power Supplies Version 2.0. For more information, visit www.energystar.gov. Off: Lowest power mode of the system when the battery is fully charged and the system is shut down. Also referred to as Standby. IdleDisplay on: System is on and has completed loading Mac OS X; the display is set to its full brightness. IdleDisplay off: System is on and has completed loading Mac OS X; the display is set to sleep. Sleep: Low power state that is entered automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity (default), or by selecting Sleep from the Apple menu. Power adapter, no-load: Condition in which the power adapter is connected to AC power, but not connected to the system. Power adapter efficiency: Average of the power adapters measured efficiency when tested at 100 percent, 75 percent, 50 percent, and 25 percent of the power adapters rated current. Restricted substances: Apple defines a material as BFR-free and PVC-free if it contains less than 900 parts per million (ppm) of bromine and chlorine.

Congratulations, you and your MacBook Air were made for each other.
Built-in iSight camera Video chat with up to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time.
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Finder Browse the contents of your computer using Cover Flow.
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Time Machine Automatically back up your files to an extra hard drive.
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iMovie Collect all your video in one library. Create and share movies in minutes.
www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie
iPhoto Organize all your photos with Events. Publish to a Web Gallery with a click.
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GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to a virtual stage. Enhance your song to sound like a pro.
www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record
iWeb Create beautiful websites with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets.
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Contents

Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go
22 Welcome Whats in the Box Setting Up Your MacBook Air Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook Air Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down
Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Air
Basic Features of Your MacBook Air Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Air Ports on Your MacBook Air Using the Trackpad and Keyboard Running Your MacBook Air on Battery Power Getting Answers
Chapter 3: Problem, Meet Solution
40 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Air 44 Using Apple Hardware Test

Contents 5

Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS X Reinstalling Software Using the MacBook Air SuperDrive Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication Problems with Your Internet Connection Keeping Your Software Up to Date Learning More, Service, and Support Locating Your Product Serial Number
Chapter 4: Last, but Not Least
65 Important Safety Information Important Handling Information Understanding Ergonomics Apple and the Environment Regulatory Compliance Information

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Ready, Set Up, Go

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Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing a MacBook Air. Your MacBook Air is streamlined for portability and a completely wireless experience. Read this chapter for help getting started setting up and using your MacBook Air. If you know you will primarily be downloading applications and content from the Internet and not migrating information from another Mac, you can follow the basic instructions to set up your MacBook Air quickly. If you want to migrate information from another Mac or get content from CDs or DVDs onto your MacBook Air, you can identify one or more Mac or Windows computers to partner with your MacBook Air. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 57) carefully before you first use your computer. Many answers to questions can be found on your computer in Mac Help. For information about getting Mac Help, see Getting Answers on page 35. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see onscreen.

Step 2: Press the power () button briefly to turn on your MacBook Air. You will hear a tone when you turn on the computer.

Power button

Trackpad

Trackpad button

It takes the computer a few moments to start up. After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your computer doesnt turn on, see If your MacBook Air doesnt turn on or start up on page 42.
Step 3: Configure your MacBook Air with Setup Assistant The first time you turn on your MacBook Air, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet information and set up a user account on your MacBook Air. You can also migrate information from another Mac during setup. Note: If you dont use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your MacBook Air, you can do it later using Migration Assistant. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. To set up your MacBook Air: 1 In the Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you get to the Do You Already Own a Mac? screen. 2 Do a basic setup or a setup with migration: To do a basic setup, select Do not transfer my information now and click Continue. Follow the remaining prompts to select your wireless network, set up an account, and exit Setup Assistant. To do a setup with migration, first set up another Mac that has an optical disc drive to partner with (see Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing on page 15). Then go to page 16, Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air. Note: If youve already started Setup Assistant on your MacBook Air, you can leave it mid-process without quitting, move to the other computer to install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software, and then return to your MacBook Air to complete the setup.
Step 4: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Air.
Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon

Finder icon

System Preferences icon
Setting Up DVD or CD Sharing
You can partner your MacBook Air with another Mac or Windows computer that has an optical disc drive and is on the same wired or wireless network. Use this other computer to: Migrate information to your MacBook Air, if the other computer is a Mac (see Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air on page 16) Share the contents of DVDs or CDs (see Sharing Discs with DVD or CD Sharing on page 19) Remotely install Mac OS X (see Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS X on page 45) or use Disk Utility (see Using Disk Utility on page 49) The computer with the optical drive can be a Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later, or a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer. You can partner with more than one other computer.

Mac or Windows computer

MacBook Air
Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your MacBook Air to install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup, which includes software for DVD or CD Sharing, Migration Assistant, and Remote Install Mac OS X: If the other computer is a Mac, double-click the DVD or CD Sharing Setup package on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. If the other computer is a Windows computer, choose DVD or CD Sharing from the Install Assistant that starts automatically.
Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air
You can migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other information from another Mac computer. To migrate information to your MacBook Air: 1 Configure the other Mac (see page 15), and then make sure that it is turned on and that it is on the same wired or wireless network as your MacBook Air. Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar at the top of the other Mac screen to see what wireless network youre connected to. Choose the same network for your MacBook Air during setup. 2 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.
3 When you see the Connect To Your Other Mac screen with a passcode displayed, do the remaining steps on the other Mac. You will enter the passcode in Migration Assistant on the other Mac.
4 On the other Mac, open Migration Assistant (located in /Applications/Utilities/), and then click Continue. 5 When you are prompted for a migration method, select To another Mac and then , click Continue. 6 On the other Mac, quit any other open applications and then click Continue.
7 On the other Mac, enter the six-digit passcode displayed in Setup Assistant on your MacBook Air.
8 Click Continue to start the migration. Important: Dont use the other Mac for anything else until the migration is complete.
Getting Additional Information onto Your MacBook Air
Your MacBook Air comes with several applications installed, including the iLife 08 suite. Many other applications can be downloaded from the Internet. If you want to install third-party applications from CD or DVD, you can: Install applications onto your MacBook Air using the optical disc drive on another Mac or Windows computer (if DVD or CD Sharing is set up and enabled). Read the next section for more information. Attach the MacBook Air SuperDrive (an external USB optical disc drive available separately at www.apple.com/store) to the USB port on your MacBook Air, and insert your installation disc.
Sharing Discs with DVD or CD Sharing
You can enable DVD or CD Sharing on a Mac or Windows computer so that your MacBook Air can share the discs you insert into the optical disc drive of the other computer. Some discs, such as DVD movies and game discs, may be copy-protected and therefore unusable through DVD or CD Sharing. Make sure you first install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software on any Mac or Windows computer you want to partner with. See page 15 for more information. To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a Mac: 1 Make sure the other Mac and your MacBook Air are on the same wireless network. Check the AirPort (Z) status icon in the menu bar to see what network youre connected to.

2 On the other Mac, choose Apple () > System Preferences and then open Sharing.
3 In the Sharing panel, select DVD or CD Sharing in the Service list. If you want other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive. To enable DVD or CD Sharing, if your other computer is a Windows computer: 1 Make sure your MacBook Air and the Windows computer are on the same wireless network.
2 On the Windows computer, open the DVD or CD Sharing control panel.
3 Select Enable DVD or CD Sharing. If you want other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive. To use a shared DVD or CD: 1 On the other computer, insert a DVD or CD into the optical disc drive. 2 On your MacBook Air, select the Remote Disc when it appears under Devices in the Finder sidebar. If you see the Ask to use button, click it.
3 On the other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your MacBook Air to use the DVD or CD. 4 On your MacBook Air, use the disc as you normally would once it becomes available. If you try to shut down the other computer or eject the shared DVD or CD while your MacBook Air is using it, youll see a message telling you that the disc is in use. To proceed, click Continue.
Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep or Shutting It Down
When you finish working with your MacBook Air, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.
Putting Your MacBook Air to Sleep
If youll be away from your MacBook Air for only a short time, put it to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. To put your MacBook Air to sleep, do one of the following: Close the display. Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Press the power () button and click Sleep in the dialog that appears. Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light on the front of your MacBook Air starts pulsing (indicating that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook Air. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage it, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. To wake your MacBook Air: If the display is closed, simply open it to wake your MacBook Air. If the display is already open, press the power () button or any key on the keyboard. When your MacBook Air wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them.

Shutting Down Your MacBook Air
If you arent going to use your MacBook Air for a day or two, its best to shut it down. The sleep indicator light goes on briefly during the shutdown process. To shut down your MacBook Air, do one of the following: Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Press the power () button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. If you plan to store your MacBook Air for an extended period of time, see Important Handling Information on page 60 for information about how to prevent your battery from draining completely.
Life with Your MacBook Air
www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
Basic Features of Your MacBook Air
Ambient light sensor iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Mono speaker (under keyboard)
Battery (built-in) Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver
Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Air
Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor adjusts the illuminated keyboard according to the available light in your operating environment. Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using iChat AV, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie. The indicator light glows green when the iSight camera is operating. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly with the microphone (located to the right of the iSight camera) or talk with friends live using the included iChat AV application. Built-in mono speaker Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. Built-in rechargeable battery Run your MacBook Air using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer, click, double-click, scroll, zoom, and more, using one or more fingers on the trackpad. For details, see Using the Trackpad and Keyboard on page 32. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when your MacBook Air is in sleep. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Air.
Power button Turn your MacBook Air on or off, or put it to sleep. Press and hold to restart your MacBook Air during troubleshooting.
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Air
Function (fn) key Expos Dashboard

Media

C Media

Eject key

F9 F10 FF12

Brightness keys

Keyboard illumination keys

- Volume

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, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for function keys.
Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Air display. Expos All Windows key (F3) Open Expos for quick access to all your open windows. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your widgets.

You can also secondary click by holding down the Control key while you click.
Two-finger scrolling lets you drag to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. This option is on by default.
The following trackpad gestures work in certain applications, such as Preview or iPhoto. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for trackpad. Two-finger pinching lets you zoom in or out on PDFs, images, photos, and more.
Two-finger rotating lets you rotate photos, pages, and more. Three-finger swiping lets you rapidly page through documents, move to the previous or next photo, and more.
Running Your MacBook Air on Battery Power
When the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter is not connected, your MacBook Air draws power from its built-in rechargeable battery. The length of time that you can run your MacBook Air varies, depending on the applications you use and the external devices connected to your MacBook Air. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth wireless technology can help conserve battery charge. If the battery runs low while you are working, attach the power adapter that came with your MacBook Air and let the battery recharge. When the power adapter is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is on, off, or in sleep. The battery recharges more quickly, however, when the computer is off or in sleep. You can determine whether the battery needs charging by looking at the indicator light on the MagSafe connector. If the light is glowing amber, the battery needs to be charged. If the light is glowing green, the battery is fully charged.
You can also check the amount of battery charge left by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the menu bar. The battery charge level displayed is based on the amount of power left in the battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you are currently using. To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings. For more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Important: The battery is replaceable only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider.

Getting Answers

Much more information about using your MacBook Air is available in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbookair. To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen).

2 Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of the following: a Type a question or term in the Search field, and select a topic from the returned list or select Show All Results to see all topics. b Choose Mac Help to open the Mac Help window, where you can click links or type a search question.

More Information

For more information about using your MacBook Air, see the following:
To learn about Troubleshooting your MacBook Air if you have a problem Finding service and support for your MacBook Air Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to a Mac Using iLife 08 applications Do this See Chapter 3, Problem, Meet Solution, on page 39.
See Learning More, Service, and Support on page 53. Or go to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookair. Go to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. Or search for Mac OS X in Mac Help. See How To Move To Mac at www.apple.com/getamac/ movetomac. Go to the iLife 08 website at www.apple.com/ilife. Or open an iLife 08 application, open Help for the application, and then type a question in the search field. Open System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Or search for system preferences in Mac Help. Experiment with gestures within a particular application to see what functionality is supported. Search for trackpad in Mac Help. Or open System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. Search for iSight in Mac Help. Go to the AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport. Or open Mac Help and search for AirPort.
Changing System Preferences Using your trackpad
Using the iSight camera Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology
To learn about Using Bluetooth wireless technology
Do this Go to the Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. Search for printing in Mac Help. Search for USB in Mac Help. Search for Internet in Mac Help. Search for display port in Mac Help. Search for remote in Mac Help.
Connecting a printer USB connections Connecting to the Internet Connecting an external display Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) Front Row Specifications
Search for Front Row in Mac Help. Go to the Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/specs. Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info. Go to the Apple website at www.apple.com.
Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware Instructions, technical support, and manuals for Apple products
Go to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.

Problem, Meet Solution

www.apple.com/support Mac Help help
Occasionally you may have a problem while working with your MacBook Air. Read on to find some solutions to try when you have a problem. You can also find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help and on the MacBook Air Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookair. If you experience a problem with your MacBook Air, theres usually a simple and quick solution. Think about the conditions that led up to the problem. Making a note of things you did before the problem occurred will help you narrow down possible causes and find the answers you need. Things to note include: The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Problems that occur only with a specific application might indicate that the application is not compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on your computer. Any new software that you installed, especially software that added items to the System folder.

To use Remote Install Mac OS X: 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into the optical disc drive of the other computer. 2 If the other computer is a Mac, open /Applications/Utilities/Remote Install Mac OS X. On Windows, choose Remote Install Mac OS X from the Install Assistant.
3 Read the introduction and click Continue. 4 Choose the install disc you want to use, and click Continue. 5 Choose a network connection: AirPort, if you are using an AirPort network, or Ethernet, if the other computer is on an Ethernet network and you have an optional Apple USB Ethernet Adapter connecting your MacBook Air to the same network. Click Continue. 6 Restart your MacBook Air and hold down the Option key as it starts up, until you see a list of available startup disks. 7 Click Continue in Remote Install Mac OS X.
8 If you chose AirPort as your network in step 5, on your MacBook Air choose your AirPort network from the pop-up list. If the network is secure, you are prompted for a password. You can enter a private network name by choosing the ellipsis (.) and typing the name. 9 If you chose AirPort as your network in step 5, when you see the AirPort status icon indicating signal strength, click Continue in Remote Install Mac OS X. 10 On your MacBook Air, click the arrow button beneath the installer icon and then do one of the following: If you want to reinstall Mac OS X or iLife 08 applications, go to Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Air on page 47. If you forgot your password and need to reset it, go to Resetting Your Password on page 48. If you want to run Disk Utility, go to Using Disk Utility on page 49.
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Air
Before you install: 1 Back up your essential files. Apple recommends that you back up the information on your hard disk before restoring software. You can do this by connecting the MacBook Air SuperDrive and burning important information to DVDs or CDs, or by attaching an external hard drive to the USB port on your MacBook Air. Apple is not responsible for any lost data. 2 Make sure your power adapter is connected and plugged in.

To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click Assist me. 3 Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. If Network Diagnostics cant resolve the problem, there may be a problem with the Internet service provider (ISP) you are trying to connect to, with an external device you are using to connect to your ISP, or with the server you are trying to access. If you have two or more computers sharing an Internet connection, be sure that your wireless network is set up properly. You need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provides multiple IP addresses, one for each computer. If only one IP address is provided, then you must have a router capable of sharing the connection, also known as network address translation (NAT) or IP masquerading. For setup information, check the documentation provided with your router or ask the person who set up your network. You can use an AirPort Base Station to share one IP address among multiple computers. For information about using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/support/airport. If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps, contact your ISP or network administrator.
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 Apples 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: 1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the instructions on the screen. For more information, search for Software Update in Mac Help. For 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 Apples discussion forums.

Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Inc. Corporate Compliance 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A Cupertino, CA 95014-2084

Korea Statements

Wireless Radio Use
This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency band. Cet appareil doit tre utilis lintrieur.
Singapore Wireless Certification
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The radiated output power of the AirPort Extreme technology is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
Taiwan Wireless Statements
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
The antenna used with this transmitter must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement
This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numrique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.

Taiwan Class B Statement

Industry Canada Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

Russia

EuropeEU Declaration of Conformity
See: www.apple.com/euro/compliance

VCCI Class B Statement

External USB Modem Information
When connecting your MacBook Air to the phone line using an external USB modem, refer to the telecommunications agency information in the documentation that came with your modem.

ENERGY STAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR partner, Apple has determined that standard configurations of this product meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership with electronic equipment manufacturers to promote energy-efficient products. Reducing energy consumption of products saves money and helps conserve valuable resources. This computer is shipped with power management enabled with the computer set to sleep after 10 minutes of user inactivity. To wake your computer, click the mouse or trackpad button or press any key on the keyboard. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit: www.energystar.gov
Disposal and Recycling Information
European UnionDisposal Information:
This symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. When your product reaches its end of life, contact Apple or your local authorities to learn about recycling options. For information about Apples recycling program, go to www.apple.com/environment/recycling. Battery Disposal Information Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. Nederlands: Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval (kca) worden gedeponeerd.

The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. Some collection points accept products for free. The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
Deutschland: Dieses Gert enthlt Batterien. Bitte nicht in den Hausmll werfen. Entsorgen Sie dieses Gertes am Ende seines Lebenszyklus entsprechend der mageblichen gesetzlichen Regelungen. Taiwan:
AC plug 10, 11 AC power adapter. See power adapter AC power cord 11 adjusting your display 29 AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 51 ambient light sensor 27 AppleCare 54 Apple Hardware Test, using 44 Apple Remote 27, 37 application freeze 40 applications Front Row 27, 37 iChat AV 27 iLife Keynote 27 built-in speaker 27 button, power 12, 27
Dashboard 29 desktop, customizing 14 Disk Utility 49, 50 display adjusting settings 29 cleaning 61 external 31 goes black 43 disposing of your computer 68 Dock 35 downloading software 53 DVD or CD Sharing 19, 20 DVD or CD Sharing Setup software, installing 16 DVDs in package 9
camera. See iSight video camera carrying your computer 61 changing the desktop 14 password 48, 50 System Preferences 14 charging the battery 34 cleaning the display 61 your computer 61 cleaning cloth 61 computer disposal 68 freezes 41 putting to sleep 22 shutting down 23 turning on 12 wont turn on 42 connection problems with another computer 43 Control-click 32 cord, AC power 11
environmental impact 64 erasing a disk 49 ergonomics 62 Expos All Windows key 29 external display port 31
battery charging 34 location 27 performance 34 storing 61 blinking question mark 41 brightness keys 29
F1 to F12 function keys 29 Fast-forward key 29
flashing question mark 41 Force Quit 40 forward delete 32 Front Row application 27, 37 frozen application 40 Function (fn) key 29

hand positions 62 headphone jack 31 Help, finding answers 35
brightness 29 Dashboard 29 Expos 29 function 29 keyboard illumination 29 media 29 Media Eject 29 Mute 29 volume control 29
Network Setup Assistant 51
online resources 53 optical discs for system software 9, 69 optical disc sharing. See DVD or CD Sharing
paging through documents using trackpad 34 partner computer connection problems 43 Disk Utility 49 DVD or CD Sharing Setup software 16 installing Mac OS X 45 resetting your password 48 password, resetting 48, 50 pinching to zoom 33 Play/Pause key 29 plug, AC 10, 11 port hatch 31 ports hatch 31 headphone 31 MagSafe power 31 micro-DVI 31 USB 2.power adapter plugging in 59
lights, sleep indicator 27
iChat AV application 27 iLife 08 applications 36 illuminated keyboard 27 infrared receiver (IR) 27 installation discs 9 installing DVD or CD Sharing Setup 16 iSight video camera 27
Mac Help 35 Mac OS X installation discs 9 Mac OS X website 36 MagSafe power adapter. See power adapter MagSafe power port 31 Media Eject key 29 media keys 29 micro-DVI port 31 microphone 27 migrating information 16 Migration Assistant 16 mouse 31, 63 See also trackpad Mute key 29
keyboard ALS sensor 27 ergonomics 62 features 28 shortcuts 32 See also keys keyboard illumination keys 29 Keynote application 27 keys

Network Diagnostics 51

port 31 using 10 power button 12, 27 problems computer freezes 41 computer wont turn on 42 connecting to partner computer 43 display goes black 43 pointer wont move 40 trouble using AirPort 51 putting your computer to sleep 22
safety general safety instructions 58 important information 8 power adapter 59 scrolling trackpad feature 27 scrolling with two fingers 33 secondary click 32 serial number, locating 56 service and support 54 Setup Assistant 13 shared optical disc 19, 20 sharing files 19, 20 shutting down 23 sleep mode indicator light 27 putting computer to sleep 22 software, updating 53 Software Update preferences 53 speaker 27 specifications 37 stopping an application 40 the computer 23 storing your computer 61 support 54 swiping to move quickly through documents 34
System Preferences customizing the desktop 14 Energy Saver 22 Software Update 53 System Profiler 54
three-finger swiping 34 trackpad location 27 paging 34 scrolling 27 shortcuts 32 swiping 34 zooming 27 troubleshooting AirPort 51 AppleCare 54 computer freezes 41 computer wont turn on 42 display goes black 43 hardware problems 44 partner computer 43 pointer wont move 40 service and support 53 using Mac Help 54 See also problems turning on your computer 12 two-finger pinching 33 two-finger rotating 34 typing position 62

question mark, flashing 41
rechargeable battery 34 Remote DVD or CD 19, 20 Remote Install Mac OS X Disk Utility 49 installing Mac OS X 45 resetting your password 48 repairing a disk 49 resetting your password 48, 50 Rewind key 29 right click 32 rotating objects using trackpad 34
updating software 53 USB connections 37 ports 31
verifying a disk 49 video camera indicator light 27 micro-DVI port 31 volume control keys 29

waking your computer 22

zooming using the trackpad 27, 33

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