To open the Mac OS X Utilities application:

mm Restart your computer while holding down the Command (x) and R keys. The Mac OS X Utilities pane appears.

Some utilities in the Mac OS X Utilities application require access to the Internet and the Mac App Store. You may need to make sure your computer is connected to the Internet by using your Ethernet or Wi-Fi network.

To connect by using a Wi-Fi network:

1Choose a network from the Wi-Fi status menu in the upper-right corner of the screen.

2 If necessary, type the network password.

To join a closed network, choose Join Other Network. Enter the network’s name and password.

Repairing a Disk with Disk Utility

If you have a problem with your computer, or if you start your computer and see the Mac OS X Utilities application, you may need to repair your computer’s disk.

1Select Disk Utility in the Mac OS X Utilities pane and click Continue.

2Select the disk or partition in the list on the left, and then click the First Aid tab.

3 Click Repair Disk.

If Disk Utility can’t repair the disk, back up as much of your information as possible, and then follow the instructions in “Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software” on page 54.

For information about Disk Utility and its options, see Help Center, or open Disk Utility (in the Utilities folder in Launchpad) and choose Help > Disk Utility Help.

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