Apple MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2011) - Manual (Page 38)

38 Chapter 3 Problem, Meet Solution
Occasionally, you may have problems while working with your MacBook Air. Read
on for troubleshooting tips to try when you have a problem. You can also find more
troubleshooting information in Help Center and on the MacBook Air Support website
at www.apple.com/support/macbookair.
If you experience a problem with your MacBook Air, there’s usually a simple and quick
solution. Think about the conditions that led up to the problem. Making a note of
things you did before the problem occurred will help you narrow down possible causes
and find the answers you need. Things to note include:
 The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Problems that occur
only with a specific application might indicate that the application is not compatible
with the version of the Mac OS installed on your MacBook Air.
 Any new software that you installed, especially software that added items to the
System folder.
An Ounce of Prevention
If you have a problem with your computer or software, having kept up-to-date Time
Machine backups ensures that your data won’t be lost. If you make regular Time
Machine backups, you can restore your software and all your data to exactly the way
it was at the time of the backup. Even serious issues are of less concern when you
safeguard your information with Time Machine.