I got a brand new macbook pro. Figured first thing to do was ensure it is charged. When initially plugging in with mag adapter, LED light was green for about 3 seconds, then turned red. An icon on the screen showed a blinking folder containing a "?". Same thing happens with 3-prong cord. Also, with mag adpater...I noticed it was quickly getting very warm.
MacBook Pro
so the power aspect was a red herring...I let it charge for awhile and LED turned green. OK. still had the "?" so followed instructions at posting below ...i.e., did the command/R and after a bit, got the globe and request to specify a wireless network. But my home wireless network wasn't one of the ones listed! I am positive there is no issue with my home wireless network being up, because I just connected a windows laptop through it. And all the other wireless network options required a password. So I'm slightly farther along than before, but still in no-man's land. Any ideas?
and I did figure out how to manually enter the name of my home wireless network...but after entering the password (which I am 100% sure I did correctly), it didn't like it.
When you get to that you also have to make sure you pick the correct encryption or type of connection. Did you? The fact that the computer was getting very warm. Could be a problem. With a new Macbook Pro, you have a warranty, which also includes 90 days of free tech support from apple. https://www.apple.com/support/contact/
new macbook pro - 1st-time use - charging issues
