Curser and screen goes to sleep in the middle of working. Goes to the light gray where I have to click on the screen to make it active again.

I'll be typing away and all of a sudden it is like someone grabbed the curser and clicked on another window. The screen turnes light gray (not active window). Have to click on the screen to make it active again. Anyone know what to call this and how to fix it. Thanks in advance!!

Reset SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the appropriate method.
Best.

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http://ipadinsight.com/ipad-tips-tricks/potential-quick-fixes-when-your-ipad-won t-connect-to-your-wifi-network/
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http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/10/27/fix-ios-6-wifi-problems-ssid/
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Fix For iOS 6 WiFi Problems?
http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/09/27/fix-ios-6-wifi-problems/
Did iOS 6 Screw Your Wi-Fi? Here’s How to Fix It
http://gizmodo.com/5944761/does-ios-6-have-a-wi+fi-bug
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http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/09/fix-wi-fi-connectivity-issue-after-upgrading- to-ios-6.html
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http://www.zdnet.com/apples-ios-6-wi-fi-problems-linger-on-7000004799/
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