MacBook Pro 2009 - Problems
Now i apologize if I'm making a repeat threat, or if I'm mixing quite a couple of things in the wrong thread. I'm a "noobie" to these forums and Mac's as well, but in due time i shall adjust. I recently got a New MacBook Pro in the mail last Thursday, it's the 2gb version, 13'. Any more info needed, will be provided, just ask away.
-Now my problem is the wifi or "airport" item. ( Again i apologize, I'm not used to these terms due to the fact that I've been a windows user since forever, and my reason for wanting to own and use a Mac? Simple, it's because i heard so many good things about them, but sadly Its not going great for me)
-My Macbook pro, picks up a signal, then drops it. Now this happened repeatedly, until last night, it actually stuck with the signal surprisingly. Another major thing i want to bring up, is Ichat. I was using Aim on Ichat, and then Ichat all of a sudden encounters an error and kicks me off and ends my webcam session! I have no clue why at all.
-The last problem i have encountered so far, is the battery indicator!!
-Now i understand from what i heard, if your using wifi with your Mac, it goes from having a 7 hour life, down to 4-5. Correct? Please correct me if i am wrong.
And when using ethernet, you have a 7 hour lifespan, right? If that's the case, then its a shame, since im forced to use wifi. But thats not my problem, its the battery indicator, when i turned off airport ( the item needed to connect/use wifi) The battery levels were on the fritz. One moment it said i had over 6 hours of battery life, then 4 hours, then 5, then back to 6.
-Now are these problems i should be worries about? ( Keep in mind that this is a Brand New Macbook Pro, i've only had it for a few days)Also can someone perhaps help me find what OS i have? Should i not shut down my mac, and just let it sleep if i want to use it the next day? If i have my Mac plugged in ( charging) is that bad for the battery? Does it drain the battery or use electricity from the wall socket? Please reply, and thank you. I again apologize for the way i have brought up these topics, and for the ill use of terms for the applications and devices on the macbook pro.
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-Now my problem is the wifi or "airport" item. ( Again i apologize, I'm not used to these terms due to the fact that I've been a windows user since forever, and my reason for wanting to own and use a Mac? Simple, it's because i heard so many good things about them, but sadly Its not going great for me)
-My Macbook pro, picks up a signal, then drops it. Now this happened repeatedly, until last night, it actually stuck with the signal surprisingly. Another major thing i want to bring up, is Ichat. I was using Aim on Ichat, and then Ichat all of a sudden encounters an error and kicks me off and ends my webcam session! I have no clue why at all.
-The last problem i have encountered so far, is the battery indicator!!
-Now i understand from what i heard, if your using wifi with your Mac, it goes from having a 7 hour life, down to 4-5. Correct? Please correct me if i am wrong.
And when using ethernet, you have a 7 hour lifespan, right? If that's the case, then its a shame, since im forced to use wifi. But thats not my problem, its the battery indicator, when i turned off airport ( the item needed to connect/use wifi) The battery levels were on the fritz. One moment it said i had over 6 hours of battery life, then 4 hours, then 5, then back to 6.
-Now are these problems i should be worries about? ( Keep in mind that this is a Brand New Macbook Pro, i've only had it for a few days)Also can someone perhaps help me find what OS i have? Should i not shut down my mac, and just let it sleep if i want to use it the next day? If i have my Mac plugged in ( charging) is that bad for the battery? Does it drain the battery or use electricity from the wall socket? Please reply, and thank you. I again apologize for the way i have brought up these topics, and for the ill use of terms for the applications and devices on the macbook pro.
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