Connect with adapters for your MacBook. If the cable from your external device doesn't connect to the USB-C port on your MacBook, you might need an adapter. MacBook Air is completely transformed by the power of Apple-designed M1 chip. Up to 3.5x faster CPU, 5x faster graphics, and 18 hours of battery life.
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SMC RESET
- Shut down the computer.
- Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
- On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
- Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
- Press the power button to turn on the computer.
PRAM RESET
- Shut down the computer.
- Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command, Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step
- Turn on the computer.
- Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys. You must press this key combination before the gray screen appears.
- Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
- Release the keys.
Identify the ports on your MacBook
Not sure which port to use with your external display, hard drive, camera, printer, iPhone, iPad, or other device? The port shapes and symbols in this guide should help.
Learn about Ports and adaptersConnect with adapters for your MacBook
If the cable from your external device doesn't connect to the USB-C port on your MacBook, you might need an adapter.
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