MacBook Air - Ports on Your MacBook Air

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Ports on Your MacBook Air

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MagSafe
power port

USB 2.0 port

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Microphone

USB 2.0 port

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SD card slot

Headphone
port

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Thunderbolt port

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MagSafe power port
Plug in the included 45W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Air battery.

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USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports
Connect a MacBook Air SuperDrive, USB to Ethernet adapter, iPod, iPhone, iPad,
mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to your
MacBook Air.

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Headphone port
Connect external speakers and headphones.
Built-in microphone
Capture sounds with the microphone (located on the left side, next to the headphone
port) or talk with friends live over broadband using the included FaceTime application.
Thunderbolt port (high-speed data, video, and audio)
Connect Thunderbolt-compatible devices for high-speed data transfer, or connect
an external display that uses Mini DisplayPort. You can purchase adapters to connect
displays that use DVI, HDMI, or VGA.
SD card slot
Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to and from your MacBook Air with an SD or
SDXC card.

Note:  Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or
your local Apple Retail Store.

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