Apple Macbook Air 13 Early2016 Essentials Manual
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Contents 4 Chapter 1: MacBook Air at a glanc e 4 Say hello to MacBook Air 5 Take a tour 6 What’s included 6 Keyboard 7 Trackpad 8 Charge the battery 9 Use an external display 10 Chapter 2: Get started 10 Set up 11 Find your way around 17 Unlock your MacBook Air with Apple Watch 18 Quickly open apps 19 Multitask on your desktop 19 Access your content anywhere with iCloud 21 Use your MacBook Air and iOS devices together 24 Apple Pay 25 AirDrop 25 AirPrint 26 AirPlay 27 Migrate your data 28 Save space on...
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41 Pages 42 Numbers 43 Keynote 44 iMovie 45 GarageBand 46 App Store 48 Chapter 4: Find answers 48 Mac Help 49 Common questions 50 Keyboard shortcuts 51 More resources, service, and support 52 Chapter 5: Safety, handling, and support 52 Important safety information 55 Important handling information 56 Understanding ergonomics 57 FCC regulatory compliance 58 Canadian regulatory compliance 58 EU compliance statement 59 ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 59 Apple and the environment 59 Regional disposal and...
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1 4 MacBook Air at a glance Say hello to MacBook Air This guide provides the essential information you need in order to get the most from your MacBook Air. The sections described below cover the hardware features, the software setup process and highlights, what you can do with apps on your Mac, and how to find more information about any topic. Take a look around. Want a quick intro to the features (ports, connectors, accessories) of your MacBook Air? Go to the next section, Take a tour. Get...
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Chapter 1 MacBook Air at a glance 5 Take a tour The 13-inch MacBook Air has the following features built in: MagSafe 2 USB 3 Dual micro\fhones 3\b5 mm head\fhone jack •MagSafe 2 power port: Charge your computer. If you accidentally trip over the power cord, it cleanly detaches. •USB 3 ports: Transfer data, connect USB 2 and USB 3 devices, and more. •3.5 mm headphone jack: Plug in stereo headphones or a digital 5.1 surround-sound speaker system and experience high-quality sound while watching...
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Chapter 1 MacBook Air at a glance 6 What’s included To use your MacBook Air, you need these two accessories, included in the box: 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter: To charge your MacBook Air, use the included power adapter. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on the AC plug are fully extended, then plug the adapter into a power outlet. The magnetic connector helps guide the plug into the port and disconnects easily. When the adapter is connected, an...
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Chapter 1 MacBook Air at a glance 7 •Mute key (F10): Press to mute the sound from the built-in speakers or 3.5 mm headphone jack. •Volume keys (F11, F12): Press or to increase or decrease the volume of sound from the built-in speakers or 3.5 mm headphone jack. •Function (Fn) key: Each function key (on the top row) can also perform other functions—for example, the F12 key can open Dashboard. Hold down the Fn key while you press a function key to trigger the action associated with the key. Set...
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Chapter 1 MacBook Air at a glance 8 Charge the battery The battery in your MacBook Air recharges whenever the MacBook Air is connected to power. Charge the battery. Connect your MacBook Air to a power outlet using the included cable and 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter. The indicator light glows amber to indicate the battery is charging. The battery recharges more quickly when the computer is off or in sleep. Check the battery’s charge. Look at the battery status icon at the right of the menu bar to see...
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Chapter 1 MacBook Air at a glance 9 Use an external display The Thunderbolt port on your MacBook Air supports video output. You can use an external display, a projector, or an HDTV with your MacBook Air. To connectDo this Apple Thunderbolt Display Plug the display’s cable directly into the Thunderbolt 2 port on your MacBook Air. Mini DisplayPort displayPlug the display’s cable directly into the Thunderbolt 2 port on your MacBook Air. VGA display or projectorUse a Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter...
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2 10 Get started Set up The first time you turn on your MacBook Air, Setup Assistant walks you through the simple steps needed to start using your new Mac. If you want to transfer your data from another computer, see Migrate your data for details. Be sure to connect to Wi-Fi, turn on Bluetooth® wireless technology, get an Apple ID, then sign in to iCloud. You can also activate Siri if you want. You can do these steps quickly and easily with Setup Assistant—but if you want to do them later, here’s...