Get To Know Your NewMACBOOK AIR

Created ByMIKE GLENNON

*Image Sources: Apple.com, Microsoft.com, JAMF.com or Mac OS screen captures, unless

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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.

Part 1HARDWARE

MacBookAIR

Pretty, isn’t it?

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

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.

TheFEATURES

MULTI-TOUCH TRACKPADStep up your productivity with trackpad gestures.

ULTRA THIN & LIGHTWEIGHTPick up and move your laptop effortlessly.

TheFEATURES

FULL-SIZE BACKLIT KEYBOARDStep up your productivity with trackpad gestures.

Part 2OPERATING

SYSTEM

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.

NewFEATURES

MAPSView 2-D maps or 3-D views of your favorite cities.

TAGSColor-code files and organize with a click.

NewFEATURES

NOTIFICATIONSPop-up notifications keep you up to date.

FINDER TABSManage multiple finder windows in one with tabs.

Part 3SOFTWARE

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.

InstalledSOFTWARE

MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016The newest version of Microsoft Excel.

MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 2016Check your email without using a web browser.

InstalledSOFTWARE

MICROSOFT ONENOTE 2016Take notes, record audio and more.

APPLE KEYNOTEApple slideshow presentation software.

InstalledSOFTWARE

APPLE PAGESApple word processing software.

APPLE NUMBERSApple spreadsheet software.

InstalledSOFTWARE

PHOTOSPhoto library management software. *(Formerly iPhoto)

REMINDERSSet one-time or repeating reminders.

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.

AdditionalSOFTWARE

DASHBOARDAfter logging in to Self Service, you’ll see the

dashboard.

LOG INUse Active Directory credentials to access.

SELF SERVICE

AdditionalSOFTWARE

LEFTWeb shortcuts

RIGHTApplications &

Printers

*TIP: Search is in the top right corner.

SELF SERVICE

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

AdditionalSOFTWARE

SELF SERVICE

DOCUMENTATION

There are numerous reference guides available in Self Service.

To view reference guides, click REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION on right

Part 4SET-UP

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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