MacBook Air

This article lists firmware updates that were released for Intel-based Macintosh computers. They update the firmware that originally shipped from the factory. If your computer does not appear on this list, an update from the factory firmware is not necessary. … Continue reading →

Learn about the Mini DisplayPort in the latest Mac models, which enables audio and video output for DisplayPort and HDMI.

Many portable computers feature a backlit keyboard. Learn how to change your System Preferences to experience different keyboard backlight behaviors If your portable supports this feature.

If you suspect an issue with the MacBook Air hardware, you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there’s an issue with one of the computer’s components, such as the memory or processor.

The Boot Camp Assistant can burn Boot Camp software (drivers) to a DVD or copy it to a USB storage device, such as a flash drive or hard drive. These are the only media you can use to install Boot … Continue reading →

Many Apple portable computers have Multi-Touch trackpads that use gestures to perform tasks such as zooming, rotating images, and even switching applications. These gestures may involve two, three, or four fingers. Available gestures vary based on the Apple portable and … Continue reading →

Use this procedure to restore the original factory settings and the software that originally came with your computer. You will use the DVDs that shipped with your computer and another computer on your network that has an optical drive. This … Continue reading →

Apple Authorized Service Providers (AASPs) can use the MacBook Air’s sleep indicator light (SIL) for troubleshooting certain issues. In addition to its other functions, the sleep indicator light provides diagnostic information including battery health. The sleep indicator is located along … Continue reading →

Learn how to identify which MacBook Air model you have.

Learn more about the availability of Arabic in Apple Hardware Test.