MacBook Air Reference Guide
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This document provides an overview and setup guide for a new MacBook Air. It describes the hardware components, installed software, and how to configure common settings. The hardware section outlines the laptop's specifications and features like its ports, trackpad, and keyboard. Installed software is also listed, such as Microsoft Office and Apple iWork applications. The document then provides instructions for installing additional approved software through the Self Service application and setting up functions like multiple desktops, trackpad gestures, and zoom.
MacBook Air Reference Guide
- 1. Get To Know Your New MACBOOK AIR
- 2. Created By MIKE GLENNON *Image Sources: Apple.com, Microsoft.com, JAMF.com or Mac OS screen captures, unless otherwise noted. Avatar Image: http://sigfigcreator.thelegomovie.com/
- 3. What’s in this GUIDE? Part 1: HARDWARE Part 2: OPERATING SYSTEM Part 3: SOFTWARE The physical parts of the computer. System-based software that manages the computer’s hardware and software applications. Applications that help you to carry out tasks. This section covers both pre-installed software and new installations. Part 4: SET-UP A few quick tips to get you up and running.
- 6. The SPECS MacBook Air 13 Inch / Early 2015 Mac OS X Operating System Version 10.11.3 / El Capitan Processor 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 Storage 121 GB Solid State Hard Drive Memory 4 GB RAM
- 7. The FEATURES 2 USB PORTS Connect wireless mice, flash drives and more. SD MEMORY CARD READER Drag and drop photos between your camera’s memory card and your computer.
- 8. The FEATURES MULTI-TOUCH TRACKPAD Step up your productivity with trackpad gestures. ULTRA THIN & LIGHTWEIGHT Pick up and move your laptop effortlessly.
- 9. The FEATURES FULL-SIZE BACKLIT KEYBOARD Step up your productivity with trackpad gestures.
- 11. New FEATURES MAC APP STORE Download apps for your Mac. iBOOKS Download, read and highlighteBooks. *This is a list of highlights and does not include all new features.
- 12. New FEATURES MAPS View 2-D maps or 3-D views of your favorite cities. TAGS Color-code files and organize with a click.
- 13. New FEATURES NOTIFICATIONS Pop-up notifications keep you up to date. FINDER TABS Manage multiple finder windows in one with tabs.
- 14. Part 3 SOFTWARE
- 15. Installed SOFTWARE MICROSOFT WORD 2016 The newest version of Microsoft Word. MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2016 The newest version of Microsoft PowerPoint. *This is a list of highlights and does not include all installed software.
- 16. Installed SOFTWARE MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016 The newest version of Microsoft Excel. MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 2016 Check your email without using a web browser.
- 17. Installed SOFTWARE MICROSOFT ONENOTE 2016 Take notes, record audio and more. APPLE KEYNOTE Apple slideshow presentation software.
- 18. Installed SOFTWARE APPLE PAGES Apple word processing software. APPLE NUMBERS Apple spreadsheet software.
- 19. Installed SOFTWARE PHOTOS Photo library managementsoftware. *(Formerly iPhoto) REMINDERS Set one-time or repeating reminders.
- 20. Additional SOFTWARE SELF SERVICE HCPSS-managed platform for automatic software installations, printer installations and computer reconfigurations. To install additional software, the Self Service application must be used. Click in the dock to open, log in with your Active Directory credentials. *As of now, the Self Service application is only available when you are logged on to the HCPSS network at your school or building.
- 21. Additional SOFTWARE DASHBOARD After logging in to Self Service, you’ll see the dashboard. LOG IN Use Active Directory credentials to access. SELF SERVICE
- 22. Additional SOFTWARE LEFT Web shortcuts RIGHT Applications & Printers *TIP: Search is in the top right corner. SELF SERVICE
- 23. Additional SOFTWARE SELF SERVICE All approved applications will be shown here. As new applications are approved, they will be added. INSTALL AN APPLICATION Choose application,Click gray INSTALL button Click blue INSTALL button in next window *Check for installed software in the APPLICATIONS folder in your dock APPLICATIONS Click APPLICATIONS on right
- 24. Additional SOFTWARE SELF SERVICE All shared printers are listed. Contact Mike or Tim for additional installations. INSTALL A PRINTER Choose printer, Click gray INSTALL button *Check for installed printers in PREFERENCES / PRINTERS & SCANNERS PRINTERS Click PRINTERS or KONICA MFD on right
- 25. Additional SOFTWARE SELF SERVICE INSTALL A HOME PRINTER If you have a wired Hewlett-Packard (HP) home printer, simply connect to your computer to install. Click PRINTER SOFTWARE on right. If you have another brand of printer, find your brand. Click the gray INSTALL button Click the blue INSTALL button HOME PRINTERS Install a home printer on your computer.
- 26. Additional SOFTWARE SELF SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Question marks appear in your dock instead of the Hand-In and Hand-Out folders. SOLUTION Click SELF HELP on right Click gray REPAIR button on FIX THE DOCK Then click blue REPAIR button
- 27. Additional SOFTWARE SELF SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Your computer is performing erratically. It is advised that the below repair be performed periodically, regardless of apparent performance. SOLUTION Click SELF HELP on right Click gray REPAIR button on REPAIR COMPUTER Then click blue REPAIR button *NOTE: This process completes by restarting your computer. Be sure to complete tasks and save work prior to initiating.
- 28. Additional SOFTWARE SELF SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Your web browser or plug-ins need to be updated. Web browsers include: Firefox and Chrome Plug-Ins include: Flash player, Java, Silverlight, etc. SOLUTION Click WEB BROWSERS & PLUG-INS on right Select browser or plug in to update Click gray UPDATE button Click blue UPDATE button
- 29. Additional SOFTWARE SELF SERVICE DOCUMENTATION There are numerous reference guides available in Self Service. To view reference guides, click REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION on right
- 30. Part 4 SET-UP
- 31. Set Up YOUR LAPTOP SCROLL BAR WHAT IS IT? By default, the scroll bar is hidden unless you’re scrolling. It can be set to always show. WHERE TO FIND IT: *This section contains instructions for modifying selected settings. System Preferences General Scroll Bars
- 32. Set Up YOUR LAPTOP MULTIPLE DESKTOPS WHAT IS IT? You can have several virtual desktops. You can even pin apps to specific desktops. WHERE TO FIND IT: System Preferences Enable Mission Control Gesture Trackpad
- 33. Set Up YOUR LAPTOP MULTIPLE DESKTOPS HOW TO USE IT: Use your defined gesture to access. Move your pointer over the Desktop list at the top of the screen to view thumbnails. *Tip: You can swipe left or right on the trackpad with 3 or 4 fingers to move between desktops more quickly.
- 34. Set Up YOUR LAPTOP HOT CORNERS WHAT IS IT? Set an action to occur when the pointer is moved to a specific corner of the screen WHERE TO FIND IT: *This section contains instructions for modifying selected settings. System Preferences Mission Control Hot Corners
- 35. Set Up YOUR LAPTOP TRACKPAD GESTURES WHAT IS IT? You can use a number of gestures on your trackpad. You’ll also find secondary click (“Right click”) WHERE TO FIND IT: *This section contains instructions for modifying selected settings. System Preferences Trackpad
- 36. Set Up YOUR LAPTOP DAY AND DATE WHAT IS IT? You can display the day and date in the menu bar next to the current time. WHERE TO FIND IT: *This section contains instructions for modifying selected settings. System Preferences Date & Time Clock Tab
- 37. Set Up YOUR LAPTOP ZOOM WHAT IS IT? Configure your screen to zoom in and out when needed. Very handy when working with students. WHERE TO FIND IT: *This section contains instructions for modifying selected settings. System Preferences Accessibility / Zoom Zoom *Zoom by holding the control key and moving 2 fingersup and down on the trackpad.
- 38. Set Up YOUR LAPTOP APP STORE WHAT IS IT? Set App Store preferences here. WHERE TO FIND IT: *This section contains instructions for modifying selected settings. System Preferences App Store
- 39. Set Up YOUR LAPTOP iCLOUD WHAT IS IT? Access contacts, calendars and more from your other Apple devices. Sign in with your Apple ID. WHERE TO FIND IT: *This section contains instructions for modifying selected settings. System Preferences iCloud