MacBook Air (2020) Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Your MacBook Air is designed to start up automatically when you lift the lid. Once powered on, the Setup Assistant will guide you through the initial configuration process to get you up and running.

Device Overview

The MacBook Air includes several key components and ports:

• FaceTime HD Camera: Located at the top of the screen.
• Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Ports: Located on the side of the device, used for charging, connecting external storage, and connecting displays.
• Headphone Jack: Located on the side of the device.
• Menu Bar, Spotlight, and Control Center: Accessible via the top of the screen.
• Finder, Dock, and System Preferences: Accessible via the bottom of the screen.

Using Touch ID

The power button on the keyboard doubles as a Touch ID sensor. You can use your fingerprint to:

• Unlock your MacBook Air.
• Make purchases from the App Store, Apple TV app, and Apple Books.
• Authorize websites using Apple Pay.

Trackpad Gestures

The Force Touch trackpad supports various multi-touch gestures to enhance navigation:

• Scroll: Brush with two fingers on the trackpad to scroll up, down, or sideways.
• Flip Pages: Swipe with two fingers to flip through web pages and documents.
• Right-Click: Click with two fingers.
• Force Click: Click and then press deeper on the trackpad to reveal more information about text or items.

To customize these settings, choose System Preferences in the Dock, then click Trackpad.

Support and Resources

For detailed information on setting up and using your device, refer to the MacBook Air Essentials guide at support.apple.com/guide/macbook-air. For additional support, visit support.apple.com/mac/macbook-air or contact Apple at support.apple.com/contact.