Macbook air 13 instructions for use. First steps on Mac: for beginners about OS X
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The principles of operation in OS X are somewhat different from Microsoft Windows, so users who have recently purchased a Mac experience some difficulties as a replacement for a computer with the Redmond OS. If in the USA and Europe people begin their acquaintance with computers with both PCs and Macs, then in our country and the CIS there is no particular alternative. There is a 99% chance that your first computer experience will be Windows. Relearning, as you know, is much more difficult than learning again, but by following our simple tips, you can reduce all the difficulties of the transition to a minimum.
Installing and uninstalling applications
Your first search query in Safari will probably be: “How to install programs on Mac?” This simple operation that you will inevitably encounter is radically different from that in the Microsoft OS. And what’s remarkable is that installing the application will take less time than you will spend on a search query.
Most programs are distributed in dmg archives (images) and are installed in just a couple of clicks:
- open the downloaded .dmg file (it will be visible in Finder as a removable disk);
- drag the application directory into the “Programs” system folder;
- The application will appear on Launchpad in a couple of seconds (pinch gesture to open) and will be immediately ready for use;
- You can now extract the distribution image in the Finder sidebar and delete the .dmg file;
You can install the application from a .dmg file in any folder convenient for you, but then the program icon will not appear in Launchpad. Therefore, I recommend using the “Programs” folder, especially since this is what it is intended for.
Some applications have their own installer and are installed through it. In this case, you will see a dialog box with buttons “Accept”, “Next”, “Install” (hello, Windows!).
Starting with version 10.7, OS X introduced the Mac App Store, similar to the App Store on iOS. It’s even easier to work with; to install, just click the “Install” button on the application page.
By analogy with installation, uninstalling an application consists of removing it from the “Programs” folder. We drag the catalog with the application into the “Trash” - and the job is done. If the program has its own installer, then uninstallation also occurs through it.
Interaction with windows. Close or collapse?
Windows users are shocked at first: not only are the window control buttons on the left, but they also work differently. In fact, the “x” button does not close the program, but only closes its window. This is due to the fact that in OS X applications can have several windows and after we close the window the program continues to work. The “+” button does not expand the window to full screen, but scales it to the size of the displayed content.
In order to completely terminate the application, press “Cmd+Q” or right-click on the icon in the dock and select “End”.
It is convenient to monitor running programs using the indicator in the dock. This feature is enabled in system settings, in the “Dock” section.
Also, as of version 10.7, OS X apps can run in full-screen mode, hiding the Dock and menu bar. To activate this mode, you need to click the arrow icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Using multi-touch gestures
One of the main features of OS X is support for multi-touch gestures. There are a lot of them here (I counted more than 10 gestures), and most importantly, thanks to the wonderful trackpad, they work just great.
Open the system settings and go to the “Trackpad” (“Mouse”) section, enable the necessary gestures and watch a demonstration of their operation. In addition to the banal imitation of the right mouse button, scrolling and dragging windows, using gestures we can: search for the highlighted word; rotate, scale images; open Launchpad, Mission Control, Notification Center.
Taking a few minutes to learn the gestures will make your work in OS X more productive and much more enjoyable.
Useful functions of the Fn key
Using the Fn button you can quickly access many system functions. Here are some useful shortcuts:
- Fn+Ctrl+F2 allows you to navigate the menu without using a mouse;
- Fn+Backspace replaces the Delete button;
- Fn+F11 show desktop;
- Fn+up arrow replaces the Page Up button;
- Fn+down arrow replaces the Page down button;
- Fn+left arrow replaces the Home button;
- Fn+right arrow replaces the End button;
These shortcuts are very easy to remember and I recommend using them in everyday work. By the way, there is a tiny utility called CheatSheet that will help you remember and use all the available abbreviations. After installation, it is built into the system and when you press the “Cmd” key, it displays the full list of abbreviations available in the open application.
Adding applications to Startup
When installed, some applications are immediately added to the list of programs that will be automatically loaded when the system starts. You can edit this list at your discretion to fine-tune your settings.
Open “Settings” - “Users and groups” and on the “Login Objects” tab, edit the list using the “+” and “-” buttons. On older Macs, it makes sense to remove unnecessary elements; this will speed up the system boot time.
Detailed information about your Mac
In a Windows environment, in order to obtain complete information about the computer’s hardware, you have to use third-party utilities, like AIDA 64. Apple’s operating system compares favorably with its competitor in this regard. OS X includes the System Information utility, which gives us a detailed report of absolutely all hardware and software. Here we can see the processor frequency, number of slots and memory type, wifi and bluetooth MAC address, as well as a lot of other service information.
You can find System Information in the Utilities folder on Launchpad or by clicking the Apple icon in the menu bar and selecting About This Mac.
Quickly view files
My favorite built-in feature in OS X is Preview. In the Finder, pressing Spacebar on any file or folder will open a Quick View window. All file types known to the system are supported: images, videos, documents. Close the viewing window by pressing the space bar again. Fast, simple and convenient.
Force termination of applications
It happens that programs stop responding to requests or, more simply put, freeze. For example, you have opened a large number of tabs in Chrome or launched several “heavy” applications. Windows users are familiar with the “Ctrl+Alt+Delete” shortcut, which they use regularly. In OS X, to bring up the application termination dialog, you need to press “Command + Option + Esc”, here we select the frozen program and click “End”.
This may rarely happen on Mac OS, but if it does happen, you will know what to do.
We enable support for all video formats
Built-in QuickTime supports major video formats and is sufficient for the needs of most users. But if you have a diverse video collection, you will have to expand the list of supported formats. This can be done using the Perian codec pack or by installing a third-party media player such as VLC. Both solutions are free.
Don't forget to make backups
The last piece of advice is banal and hackneyed, but nevertheless constantly ignored. To ensure that your data is always completely safe, use backup and regularly make backups using Time Machine. This will also allow you to experiment with the system without fear, which will be inevitable at first.
Beginning of work
The first time you turn on your MacBook Air, Setup Assistant will help you
start working with your computer. It is enough to complete a few
simple steps to connect your computer to a Wi-Fi network, transfer
materials from another Mac or Windows PC and create an account
Mac user.
You can also sign in using your Apple ID. This will allow you
make purchases in the App Store, iTunes Store and Apple online store. You
You will also be able to communicate using Messages and FaceTime and receive
access to the iCloud service, which will automatically set up on your Mac
programs "Mail", "Contacts" and "Calendar". If you don't have an Apple ID yet,
You can create one in the Setup Assistant.
Multi-Touch Gestures
Many operations can be performed on your MacBook Air
using gestures on the trackpad. Below are the basic gestures.
Getting to Know Your Desktop
On your Mac desktop you will find and be able to do everything you need.
necessary. The Dock at the bottom of the screen is a convenient place to
to host the most frequently used programs. With her help
you can also open System Preferences to configure
desktop and other settings on your Mac. Click the icon
Finder to access all your files and folders. Line
the menu at the top of the screen contains a lot of useful information
about your Mac. To check the wireless connection status
to the Internet, click the Wi-Fi icon. Your Mac is automatically
connects to the network that was selected during setup.
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Trackpad
Multi-Touch
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Pressing
Click anywhere on the surface
trackpad. And if the function is enabled
clicks to simulate a mouse click,
just touch the surface.
Double tap (right press
mouse button)
Touch the surface with two fingers,
to open the keyboard shortcut menu.
simulate a mouse click, double tap
fingers on any part of the surface.
Swipe navigation
Swipe two on the trackpad to
scroll through web pages, documents
and other files.
Double tap
Double-click anywhere on the trackpad.
And if the press function is enabled
simulate mouse click, twice
touch the surface.
Two finger scrolling
To scroll in any direction
swipe two fingers across the surface
trackpad - up, down or to the side.
Smart scaling
Double-tap the trackpad with two fingers
to quickly zoom in on part of a web page.
Zooming by flattening
and spreading fingers
Zoom in or out
photos and web pages with more
accuracy, bringing and spreading great
and index finger on the trackpad.
Switch between
full screen programs
Swipe with three fingers to
go from one full screen
programs to another.
View Launchpad
Pinch four fingers on the trackpad,
to view your programs
Turn
To rotate an image, rotate
thumb and index finger on trackpad
fingers clockwise or counterclockwise.
Launching Mission Control
Swipe up with three fingers
on the trackpad to see all windows,
open on your Mac.
More details
From the Apple menu, select System
Settings" and press "Trackpad"
to learn more about gestures.
You can store music, photos, documents, calendars in iCloud
and other information, iCloud automatically transfers them via
wireless network to your Mac computer, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and
even on Windows PC. There is no need to connect devices to
docking station or synchronize them. So when you
purchase a song on one device, it instantly becomes
available on all your other devices. When you deposit
changes to your calendar, information is updated on all your
devices. And thanks to Photostream, the latest pictures taken
You can view it immediately, no matter where you are. To
change iCloud settings, open the Apple menu, select System
Settings" and click iCloud. Then log in using your
Apple ID, and select the iCloud features you want to use.
Important information
Before using your computer, please read
Get detailed information, view demos
videos and learn more about the MacBook Air features on the page
http://www.apple.com/ru/macbookair/
Reference
Answers to many of your questions, as well as instructions and information
Troubleshooting information can be found in the Help Center.
Click the Finder icon, then click Help in the menu bar
and select Help Center.
OS X Utilities
If your Mac is having problems, OS X Utilities can help you fix it.
computer flash drive, restore software and
data from a Time Machine backup, and also erase data on
flash drive and reinstall OS X and programs
Apple. You can also use Safari to get
online help. If your Mac computer detects
problem, the OS X Utilities program opens automatically. You
You can also open it manually. To do this, restart your computer,
while holding down Command+R.
Support
By purchasing a MacBook Air, you are entitled to technical support
90-day support and one-year repair warranty
hardware at one of Apple's retail stores, or
MacBook Air support visit
www.apple.com/ru/
support/macbookair
Or call
www.apple.com/support/country
Not all gestures are supported in all regions.
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