The computer “freezes.”
mYour computer may be trying to complete a task, but it’s taking so long that it seems that the screen has frozen. If you need to do something else instead, try simultaneously pressing the Command (x) key and the period key (.) to cancel the task the computer is working on.
mThere may be a temporary software problem that can be fixed by restarting your computer. Follow the instructions in “Step 2: Restart Your Computer” in Chapter 9, “Start Here If Trouble Occurs.”
If the problem reoccurs, it may involve one or more of your application programs. See the next entry for additional suggestions.
A dialog box with a bomb appears, or a dialog box indicates that a software application program has quit unexpectedly.
The application program needs more memory, or there is a software problem.
mWrite down what you were doing when the message appeared, and write down the text of the message. This information may help a technical support representative diagnose your problem if you later need to contact Apple or the manufacturer of the application program.
About the codes in error messages: The number codes in error messages are used in software development. Sometimes they can help a technician narrow down the source of a problem. However, the codes are usually too general or technical in nature to help you diagnose a problem yourself.
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