Apple Macbook Air 13 Early2016 Essentials Manual

							MacBook Air
Essentials
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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 your MacBook Air
29 Back up and restore
30 Chapter 3:  Apps
30 Included apps
31 Safari
32 Mail
33 Notes
34 Messages
35 Calendar
36 Photos
37 iTunes
38 FaceTime
39 Maps
40 iBooks
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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 recycling information
60 Software License Agreement
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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 started. 
Press the power button on the keyboard of your MacBook Air, follow the Setup 
Assistant prompts, and you’re up and running. For details, see Set up and Migrate your data.
Stay in sync. Access your documents, photos, music, apps, contacts, and calendars across all your 
devices with iCloud. And use your MacBook Air with your iOS devices to make and receive phone 
calls and texts, copy and paste across devices, or create an Instant Hotspot. Learn more in  Access 
your content anywhere with iCloud and Continuity .
Unleash your creativity. Plan events and share info and photos with Notes; organize and listen to 
music, books, movies, and more with iTunes; create presentations with Keynote; and check out all 
the apps available on the App Store , to express yourself in as many ways as you have ideas.
Dig deeper. 
Explore your MacBook Air and get your questions answered. Go to Mac Help .
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Take a tour
The 13-inch MacBook Air has the following features built in:
MagSafe 2
USB 3
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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 movies or listening to your 
favorite music.
 •Dual microphones: Talk with friends or record audio.
SDXC card slotUSB 3
Thu\fderbolt 2
 •SDXC card slot: Transfer photos and videos from your digital camera.
 •Thunderbolt 2 port: Transfer data at lightning-fast speeds, and connect a display such as the 
Apple Thunderbolt Display. 
Power buttonFaceTime HD camera
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 •FaceTime HD camera: Make FaceTime video calls or take pictures and video. If the light is 
glowing, the camera is on. For more information, see FaceTime .
 •Power button: Press and hold for three seconds to turn your MacBook Air on or off, or press to 
put it to sleep.
 •Multi-Touch trackpad: Use the Multi-Touch trackpad for precise pointer control. It supports 
inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and 
drag capabilities. For more about using gestures, see Trackpad.
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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 LED on the magnetic connector lights 
up. An amber light shows that your MacBook Air is charging, and a green 
light shows that it has a full charge.
AC power cord: To extend the reach of your power adapter, attach the 
included AC power cord. Then plug the three-prong end of the AC power 
cord into a power outlet.
Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at apple.com or your local Apple Store. Be 
sure to review the adapter or accessory documentation to make sure you’re choosing the right 
product for your MacBook Air.
Keyboard
The function keys on the keyboard provide shortcuts for common functions, such as increasing 
the volume or screen brightness. 
Power button
Function (Fn) key
Function keys (F1 to F1\f)
 •Power button: Press and hold  for 3 seconds to turn your MacBook Air on or off. Press  to 
put MacBook Air to sleep.
 •Brightness keys (F1, F2): Press  or  to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen.
 •Mission Control key (F3): Press  to view what’s running on your MacBook Air, including all 
your spaces and open windows.
 •Launchpad key (F4): Press  to instantly see all the apps on your MacBook Air. Click an app to 
open it.
 •Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6): Press  or  to increase or decrease the brightness of 
the keyboard.
 •Media keys (F7, F8, F9): Press  to rewind,  to play or pause, or  to fast-forward a song, 
movie, or slideshow.
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 •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 keyboard preferences. 
Use the Keyboard pane of System Preferences (choose Apple menu > 
System Preferences, click Keyboard, then click the buttons at the top to see the available options).
Trackpad
You can do a lot on your MacBook Air using simple trackpad gestures—scroll through webpages, 
zoom in on documents, rotate photos, and more.
Here are some common gestures:
Click: Press anywhere on the trackpad. Or enable “Tap to click” in Trackpad 
preferences, and simply tap.
Secondary click (right click): Click with two fingers to open shortcut 
menus. If “Tap to click” is enabled, tap with two fingers.
Two-finger scroll: Slide two fingers up or down to scroll.
Pinch to zoom: Pinch your thumb and finger open or closed to zoom in or 
out of photos and webpages.
Swipe to navigate: Swipe left or right with two fingers to flip through 
webpages, documents, and more—like turning a page in a book.
Open Launchpad: Quickly open apps in Launchpad. Pinch closed with 
four or five fingers, then click an app to open it.
Swipe between apps: To switch from one full-screen app to another, 
swipe left or right with three or four fingers.
Customize your gestures. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences or click the System 
Preferences icon  in the Dock, then click Trackpad.
Learn more about each gesture and customize trackpad features in Trackpad preferences.
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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 
the battery level or charging status. Click the icon to show how much power you have left if you 
keep using your MacBook Air as you’re currently using it.
Charged
Charging
Conserve battery power. To extend battery life on a given charge, you can reduce the display 
brightness, close apps, and disconnect peripheral devices you’re not using. You can change your 
power settings in Energy Saver preferences (click the System Preferences icon  in the Dock, 
then click Energy Saver). If your MacBook Air is in sleep when a device is connected to it, the 
device’s battery may drain.
For more information about the internal, rechargeable battery in your MacBook Air, and for 
conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries .
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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 to connect the display to the 
Thunderbolt 2 port 
 on your MacBook Air.
DVI display or projectorUse a Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter to connect the display to the 
Thunderbolt 2 port 
 on your MacBook Air.
HDMI display or HDTVUse an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI display or HDTV to the 
Thunderbolt 2 port 
 on your MacBook Air.
You can also mirror your MacBook Air screen on a VGA display, or on an HDMI display or TV in up 
to 1080p HD with AirPlay. See AirPlay for details.
Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at apple.com or your local Apple Store. 
Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer to make sure you choose the 
right adapter.
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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 how:
Connect to Wi-Fi. Click the Wi-Fi status icon 
 in the menu bar, then choose a Wi-Fi network 
and enter the password, if necessary.
Turn Wi-Fi on or off. Click the Wi-Fi status icon 
 in the menu bar, then choose Turn Wi-Fi On or 
Turn Wi-Fi Off.
Turn Bluetooth on or off. Click the Bluetooth icon 
 in the menu bar, then choose  
Turn Bluetooth On or Turn Bluetooth Off.
 Tip: If you don’t see the Wi-Fi status icon  or Bluetooth icon  in the menu bar, you can add 
them. For Wi-Fi, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Network. Click Wi-Fi in the 
list on the left, then select “Show Wi-Fi status in menu bar.” For Bluetooth, choose Apple menu > 
System Preferences, click Bluetooth, then select “Show Bluetooth in menu bar.”
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