MacBook Air SuperDrive

Attach the MacBook Air SuperDrive directly to your MacBook Air. You can eject a DVD or CD only when the drive is connected to your MacBook Air.
Connectez directement le lecteur MacBook Air SuperDrive votre MacBook Air. Vous pouvez uniquement jecter un DVD ou un CD lorsque le lecteur est connect votre MacBook Air. Schlieen Sie das MacBook Air SuperDrive-Laufwerk an Ihr MacBook Air an. DVDs oder CDs lassen sich nur dann auswerfen, wenn das Laufwerk mit Ihrem MacBook Air verbunden ist. Conecte la unidad MacBook Air SuperDrive directamente a su MacBook Air. Solo podr expulsar un DVD o CD cuando la unidad est conectada a su MacBook Air.
Regulatory Compliance Information

Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected. Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.) If necessary, consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Inc., could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Inc. Corporate Compliance 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A Cupertino, CA 95014-2084
Radio and Television Interference
This computer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properlythat is, in strict accordance with Apples instructionsit may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices. If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio. Move the computer farther away from the television or radio.
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.
Apple and the Environment
Apple Inc. recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations and products. More information is available on the web at: www.apple.com/environment

Korea Statement

APL-A1270 (B)
USB External Optical Drive / A1270

VCCI Class B Statement

European Community
Complies with European Low Voltage and EMC Directives. See: www.apple.com/euro/compliance

www.apple.com

2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, MacBook, and SuperDrive are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. ZM034-4528-A Printed in XXXX

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.
Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease () the brightness of the keyboard illumination. Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause (), or fast-forward () a song, movie, or slideshow. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speaker or headphone jack. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease () the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speaker or headphone jack. Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc from a MacBook Air SuperDrive (available separately at www.apple.com/store). You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash.

Ports on Your MacBook Air

Port hatch

f Headphone

d USB 2.0 port

Micro-DVI port
MagSafe power port Plug in the included 45W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Air battery. Port hatch Open the port hatch to use the headphone jack, USB 2.0 port, and Micro-DVI port.
Headphone jack Connect external speakers or headphones. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port Connect an external optical disc drive, USB to Ethernet adapter, modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, and more to your MacBook Air. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. Micro-DVI (video out) port Connect an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. Depending on the type of external device youre connecting, you can use the included Micro-DVI to DVI Adapter or Micro-DVI to VGA Adapter. The Micro-DVI to Video Adapter, which provides composite and S-video support, is sold separately at www.apple.com/store.
Using the Trackpad and Keyboard
Use the trackpad to move the pointer and to scroll, tap, double-tap, and drag. How far the pointer moves onscreen is affected by how quickly you move your finger across the trackpad. To move the pointer a short distance, move your finger slowly across the trackpad; the faster you move your finger, the farther the pointer moves. To fine-tune the tracking speed and set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. Here are some useful keyboard and trackpad tips and shortcuts: Forward deleting deletes characters to the right of the insertion point. Pressing the Delete key deletes characters to the left of the insertion point. To forward delete, hold down the Function (fn) key while you press the Delete key. Secondary clicking or right-clicking lets you access shortcut menu commands. To secondary click, place two fingers on the trackpad while clicking the trackpad button. If Tap to Click is enabled, just tap two fingers on the trackpad.
You can also secondary click by holding down the Control key while you click.

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.

Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Air
If your MacBook Air doesnt respond or the pointer doesnt move On rare occasions, an application might freeze on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your computer. Quitting a frozen application might allow you to save your work in other open applications. To force an application to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from the menu bar. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit.
Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution
The application quits, leaving all other applications open. If you need to, you can also restart the Finder from this dialog. Next, save your work in any open applications and restart the computer to make sure the problem is entirely cleared up. If you are unable to force the application to quit, press and hold the power () button for a few seconds until the computer shuts itself down. Wait 10 seconds and then turn on the computer. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen. Search for the word freeze to get help for instances when the computer freezes or doesnt respond. If the problem occurs only when you use a particular application, check with the applications manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your computer. To get support and contact information for the software that came with your MacBook Air, go to www.apple.com/guide. If you know an application is compatible, you might need to reinstall your computers system software. See Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Air on page 47. If your MacBook Air freezes during startup, or you see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in sleep) The flashing question mark usually means that the computer cant find the system software on the hard disk or on any disks attached to the computer.
Wait a few seconds. If the computer still doesnt start up, shut it down by pressing and holding the power () button for about 8 to 10 seconds. Disconnect all external peripherals and try restarting by pressing the power () button while holding down the Option key. When your computer starts up, click the hard disk icon, and then click the right arrow. After the computer starts up, open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. If that doesnt work, try using Disk Utility to repair the disk. For more information, see Using Disk Utility on page 49. If your MacBook Air doesnt turn on or start up Try the following suggestions in order until your computer turns on: Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. Be sure to use the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter that came with your MacBook Air. If the power adapter stops charging and you dont see the indicator light on the power adapter turn on when you plug in the power cord, try unplugging and replugging the power cord to reseat it. Check whether the battery needs to be recharged. If the light on the power adapter glows amber, the battery is charging. See Running Your MacBook Air on Battery Power on page 34. If the problem persists, return the computer to its factory settings by pressing the left Shift key, left Option (alt) key, left Control key, and the power () button simultaneously for five seconds. Press and release the power () button and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time. This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM).

If you still cant start up your MacBook Air, see Learning More, Service, and Support on page 53 for information about contacting Apple for service. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Air freezes Try restarting your MacBook Air. 1 Unplug any devices that are connected to your MacBook Air, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power () button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at least 10 percent before plugging in any external devices and resuming your work. To see how much the battery has charged, look at the Battery ( menu bar. ) status icon in the
The display might also darken if you have energy saver features set for the battery. If your MacBook Air cant connect to another computers optical disc drive To use services such as Migration Assistant, DVD or CD Sharing, Remote Install Mac OS X, and iTunes music sharing, both your MacBook Air and the other computer must be connected to the same network. If your MacBook Air is connected wirelessly and the other computer is connected to a third-party router by Ethernet, check your router documentation to make sure it supports bridging a wireless to wired connection.
Using Apple Hardware Test
If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Air hardware, you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if theres a problem with one of the computers components, such as the memory or processor. To use Apple Hardware Test on your MacBook Air: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. 2 Restart your MacBook Air while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language for your location. 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test doesnt detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software related. For more information about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1.
Reinstalling Software Using Remote Install Mac OS X
Use Remote Install Mac OS X on the partner computer whose optical disc drive you want to share (installation instructions for this and other components of the DVD or CD Sharing Setup software are on page 15) when you want to do one of the following tasks on your MacBook Air: Reinstall Mac OS X and other software that came with your MacBook Air Reset your password Use Disk Utility to repair the MacBook Air hard disk Note: You can also do these tasks using a MacBook Air SuperDrive (available separately at www.apple.com/store). See page 49.

Resetting Your Password

You can reset your administrator password and passwords for all other accounts. To reset your password, using a partner computer and Remote Install Mac OS X: 1 Follow the procedure for using Remote Install Mac OS X beginning on page 46. 2 Click Continue in Remote Install Mac OS X.
3 On your MacBook Air, choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. When you finish, quit Mac OS X Installer. 4 On the other computer, click Quit to exit Remote Install Mac OS X.

Using Disk Utility

When you need to repair, verify, or erase your MacBook Air hard disk, use Disk Utility by sharing the optical disc drive of another computer. To use Disk Utility from a partner computer: 1 Follow the procedure for using Remote Install Mac OS X beginning on page 46. 2 Click Continue in Remote Install Mac OS X. 3 On your MacBook Air, choose Installer > Open Disk Utility and then follow the instructions in the First Aid pane to see if Disk Utility can repair the disk. When you finish, quit Mac OS X Installer on your MacBook Air. 4 On the other computer, click Quit to exit Remote Install Mac OS X. If using Disk Utility doesnt help, try reinstalling your computers system software. See Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Air on page 47.
Reinstalling Software Using the MacBook Air SuperDrive
To install Mac OS X and the applications that came with your MacBook Air, using a MacBook Air SuperDrive: 1 Connect the MacBook Air SuperDrive to your MacBook Air and insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. 2 Double-click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software. To install just applications, select Install Bundled Software Only.
To install iCal, iChat AV, iSync, iTunes, Safari, and the iLife 08 applications, you need to select Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions, selecting your MacBook Air as the destination volume for installation. Note: To restore Mac OS X on your computer to the original factory settings, click Options in the Select a Destination pane of the Installer, and then select Erase and Install. To reset your password, using a MacBook Air SuperDrive: 1 Connect the MacBook Air SuperDrive to your MacBook Air and insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. 2 Restart your MacBook Air and hold down the C key as it starts up. 3 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar. Follow the onscreen instructions. To use Disk Utility from a MacBook Air SuperDrive: 1 Connect the MacBook Air SuperDrive to your MacBook Air and insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. 2 Restart your MacBook Air and hold down the C key as it starts up. 3 Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in the First Aid pane.

Using the battery Discontinue use of your battery if it has been dropped, crushed, bent, or deformed. Do not expose the battery to temperatures above 212 F or 100 C. Do not remove the battery from your MacBook Air. The battery should be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Avoiding hearing damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected. Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing: Limit the amount of time you use earbuds or headphones at high volume. Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Turn the volume down if you cant hear people speaking near you. High-risk activities This computer system is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communications systems, air traffic control systems, or for any other uses where the failure of the computer system could lead to death, personal injury, or severe environmental damage.
Important Handling Information
NOTICE: Failure to follow these handling instructions could result in damage to your MacBook Air or other property.
Carrying your MacBook Air If you carry your MacBook Air in a bag or briefcase, make sure that there are no loose items (such as paper clips or coins) that could accidentally get inside the computer through vent openings or get stuck inside a port. Also, keep magnetically sensitive items away from the MagSafe power port. Using connectors and ports Never force a connector into a port. When connecting a device, make sure the port is free of debris, that the connector matches the port, and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port. Storing your MacBook Air If you are going to store your MacBook Air for an extended period of time, keep it in a cool location (ideally, 71 F or 22 C) and discharge the battery to 50 percent. When storing your computer for longer than five months, discharge the battery to approximately 50 percent. To maintain the capacity of the battery, recharge the battery to 50 percent every six months or so. Cleaning your MacBook Air When cleaning the outside of your computer and its components, first shut down your MacBook Air, and then unplug the power adapter. Then use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computers exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might damage the finish. Cleaning your MacBook Air screen To clean your MacBook Air screen, first shut down your MacBook Air and unplug the power adapter. Then use the cleaning cloth that came with your MacBook Air to wipe the screen. Dampen the cloth with water if necessary. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen.

Understanding Ergonomics

Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment.

Keyboard and Trackpad

When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should be relaxed. Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line.

Not this

Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your hands and fingers relaxed. Avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms.
Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. Some computer users might develop discomfort in their hands, wrists, or arms after intensive work without breaks. If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomfort in your hands, wrists, or arms, consult a qualified health specialist.

External Mouse

If you use an external mouse, position the mouse at the same height as the keyboard and within a comfortable reach.
An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet are flat on the floor. The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region). Follow the manufacturers instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly.
You might have to raise your chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor, you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet. Or you can lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest. Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray thats lower than the regular work surface.

Built-in Display

Adjust the angle of the display to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights and windows. Do not force the display if you meet resistance. The display is not meant to open past 125 degrees. You can adjust the brightness of the screen when you take the computer from one work location to another, or if the lighting in your work area changes. More information about ergonomics is available on the web: www.apple.com/about/ergonomics
Apple and the Environment
Apple Inc. recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations and products. More information is available on the web: www.apple.com/environment
Regulatory Compliance Information

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected. Lutilisation de ce dispositif est autorise seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) lutilisateur du dispositif doit tre prt accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique reu, mme si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio. Move the computer farther away from the television or radio. Plug the computer in to an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.) If necessary, consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Inc., could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices.
Radio and Television Interference
This computer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properlythat is, in strict accordance with Apples instructionsit may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices.

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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