Apple Magic Trackpad Quick Start Guide

About this manual

This guide explains how to set up your wireless Apple Magic Trackpad by updating your Mac's software and installing the latest trackpad software. It covers connecting the device via Bluetooth, understanding the indicator light status, and removing existing pairings to use with a different computer.

The document details using the Multi-Touch surface for gestures such as scrolling, right-clicking, zooming, rotating images, and switching applications. It also provides instructions for renaming the trackpad in System Preferences and replacing the two AA batteries.

What's inside

• Updating Your Software
• About the Indicator Light
• Turning on Your Trackpad
• Pairing Your Apple Magic Trackpad
• Removing a Pairing
• Using Your Apple Magic Trackpad
• Renaming Your Apple Magic Trackpad
• Changing the Batteries
• Cleaning

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What does the indicator light mean when it glows steadily for 2 to 3 seconds?

It indicates that the batteries are good.

What happens if the trackpad is not paired with a Mac within 3 minutes?

The light and the trackpad turn off to conserve battery life.

Can I use rechargeable batteries in the Magic Trackpad?

Yes, you can replace them with alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable AA batteries.