Apple MacBook Air User Manual
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Chapter 3
Problem, Meet Solution
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If you chose AirPort as your network in step 5, on your MacBook Air choose your
AirPort network from the pop-up list.
If the network is secure, you are prompted for a password. You can enter a private
network name by choosing the ellipsis (...) and typing the name.
9
If you chose AirPort as your network in step 5, when you see the AirPort status icon
indicating signal strength, click Continue in Remote Install Mac OS X.
10
On your MacBook Air, click the arrow button beneath the installer icon and then do
one of the following:
 If you want to reinstall Mac OS X or iLife ’08 applications, go to “Reinstalling the
Software That Came with Your MacBook Air” on page 47.
 If you forgot your password and need to reset it, go to “Resetting Your Password” on
 If you want to run Disk Utility, go to “Using Disk Utility” on page 49.
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Air
Before you install:
1
Back up your essential files.
Apple recommends that you back up the information on your hard disk before
restoring software. You can do this by connecting the MacBook Air SuperDrive and
burning important information to DVDs or CDs, or by attaching an external hard drive
to the USB port on your MacBook Air. Apple is not responsible for any lost data.
2
Make sure your power adapter is connected and plugged in.