Apple MacBook Air (Late 2008), (Mid 2009) - Manual (Page 49)

Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution 49
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 DVD to install Mac OS X or the Applications Install DVD to install the bundled
applications.
2 To install Mac OS X, double-click Install Mac OS X. To install applications, double-click
Install 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 DVD.
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 DVD.
2 Restart your MacBook Air and hold down the C key as it starts up.