Quick Start Guide

16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
If the other computer is a Windows computer or a Mac with a Mac OS X version earlier
than 10.5.5, insert the Mac OS X Install DVD that came with your MacBook Air to install
the DVD or CD Sharing Setup, which includes software for DVD or CD Sharing,
Migration Assistant, and Remote Install Mac OS X:
 If the other computer is a Windows computer, choose “DVD or CD Sharing” from the
Install Assistant that starts automatically.
 If the other computer is a Mac, double-click the DVD or CD Sharing Setup package on
the Mac OS X Install DVD .
Important: After you install the DVD or CD Sharing Setup package on your other Mac,
make sure you have the latest software by choosing Apple ( ) > Software Update.
Install any available Mac OS X updates.
Migrating Information to Your MacBook Air
You can migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other information from
another Mac computer.
To migrate information to your MacBook Air:
1 Configure the other Mac (see page 15), and then make sure that it is turned on and
that it is on the same wired or wireless network as your MacBook Air.
Check the AirPort (Z ) status icon in the menu bar at the top of the other Mac screen
to see what wireless network you’re connected to. Choose the same network for your
MacBook Air during setup.