macbook air reference guide
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Get To Know Your NewMACBOOK AIR
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Created ByMIKE GLENNON
*Image Sources: Apple.com, Microsoft.com, JAMF.com or Mac OS screen captures, unless
otherwise noted. Avatar Image: http://sigfigcreator.thelegomovie.com/
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What’s in thisGUIDE?
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-UPA few quick tips to get you up and running.
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Part 1HARDWARE
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MacBookAIR
Pretty, isn’t it?
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TheSPECS
MacBook Air 13 Inch / Early 2015
Mac OS X Operating SystemVersion 10.11.3 / El Capitan
Processor1.6 GHz Intel Core i5
Storage121 GB \Solid State Hard Drive
Memory4 GB RAM
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TheFEATURES
2 USB PORTSConnect wireless mice, flash drives and more.
SD MEMORY CARD READERDrag and drop photos between your camera’s memory
card and your computer.
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TheFEATURES
MULTI-TOUCH TRACKPADStep up your productivity with trackpad gestures.
ULTRA THIN & LIGHTWEIGHTPick up and move your laptop effortlessly.
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TheFEATURES
FULL-SIZE BACKLIT KEYBOARDStep up your productivity with trackpad gestures.
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Part 2OPERATING
SYSTEM
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NewFEATURES
MAC APP STOREDownload apps for your Mac.
iBOOKSDownload, read and highlight eBooks.
*This is a list of highlights and does not include all new features.
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NewFEATURES
MAPSView 2-D maps or 3-D views of your favorite cities.
TAGSColor-code files and organize with a click.
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NewFEATURES
NOTIFICATIONSPop-up notifications keep you up to date.
FINDER TABSManage multiple finder windows in one with tabs.
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Part 3SOFTWARE
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InstalledSOFTWARE
MICROSOFT WORD 2016The newest version of Microsoft Word.
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2016The newest version of Microsoft PowerPoint.
*This is a list of highlights and does not include all installed software.
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InstalledSOFTWARE
MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016The newest version of Microsoft Excel.
MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 2016Check your email without using a web browser.
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InstalledSOFTWARE
MICROSOFT ONENOTE 2016Take notes, record audio and more.
APPLE KEYNOTEApple slideshow presentation software.
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InstalledSOFTWARE
APPLE PAGESApple word processing software.
APPLE NUMBERSApple spreadsheet software.
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InstalledSOFTWARE
PHOTOSPhoto library management software. *(Formerly iPhoto)
REMINDERSSet one-time or repeating reminders.
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AdditionalSOFTWARE
SELF SERVICEHCPSS-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.
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AdditionalSOFTWARE
DASHBOARDAfter logging in to Self Service, you’ll see the
dashboard.
LOG INUse Active Directory credentials to access.
SELF SERVICE
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AdditionalSOFTWARE
LEFTWeb shortcuts
RIGHTApplications &
Printers
*TIP: Search is in the top right corner.
SELF SERVICE
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AdditionalSOFTWARE
SELF SERVICE
All approved applications will be shown here.As new applications are approved, they will be added.
INSTALL AN APPLICATIONChoose application, Click gray INSTALL buttonClick blue INSTALL button in next window
*Check for installed software in the APPLICATIONS folder in your dock
APPLICATIONSClick APPLICATIONS on right
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AdditionalSOFTWARE
SELF SERVICE
All shared printers are listed.Contact Mike or Tim for additional installations.
INSTALL A PRINTERChoose printer, Click gray INSTALL button
*Check for installed printers inPREFERENCES / PRINTERS & SCANNERS
PRINTERSClick PRINTERS or KONICA MFD on right
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AdditionalSOFTWARE
SELF SERVICE
INSTALL A HOME PRINTERIf 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 PRINTERSInstall a home printer on your computer.
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AdditionalSOFTWARE
SELF SERVICE
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMQuestion marks appear in your dock instead of the
Hand-In and Hand-Out folders.
SOLUTIONClick SELF HELP on right
Click gray REPAIR button on FIX THE DOCKThen click blue REPAIR button
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AdditionalSOFTWARE
SELF SERVICE
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMYour computer is performing erratically.
It is advised that the below repair be performed periodically, regardless of apparent performance.
SOLUTIONClick SELF HELP on right
Click gray REPAIR button on REPAIR COMPUTERThen click blue REPAIR button
*NOTE: This process completes by restarting your computer. Be sure to complete tasks and save work prior to initiating.
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AdditionalSOFTWARE
SELF SERVICE
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMYour web browser or plug-ins need to be updated.
Web browsers include: Firefox and ChromePlug-Ins include: Flash player, Java, Silverlight, etc.
SOLUTIONClick WEB BROWSERS & PLUG-INS on right
Select browser or plug in to update
Click gray UPDATE buttonClick blue UPDATE button
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AdditionalSOFTWARE
SELF SERVICE
DOCUMENTATION
There are numerous reference guides available in Self Service.
To view reference guides, click REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION on right
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Part 4SET-UP
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Set UpYOUR LAPTOP
SCROLL BARWHAT 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 ScrollBars
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Set UpYOUR LAPTOP
MULTIPLE DESKTOPSWHAT 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
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Set UpYOUR LAPTOP
MULTIPLE DESKTOPSHOW 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.
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Set UpYOUR LAPTOP
HOT CORNERSWHAT 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
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Set UpYOUR LAPTOP
TRACKPAD GESTURESWHAT 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
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Set UpYOUR LAPTOP
DAY AND DATEWHAT 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
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Set UpYOUR LAPTOP
ZOOMWHAT 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 fingers up
and down on the trackpad.
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Set UpYOUR LAPTOP
APP STOREWHAT IS IT?
Set App Store preferences here.
WHERE TO FIND IT:
*This section contains instructions for modifying selected settings.
System Preferences App Store
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Set UpYOUR LAPTOP
iCLOUDWHAT 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