Macbook unexpectantly just shuts down

Aloha,
Does anyone know why my 2008 Macbook just unexpectantly shuts down? I have my info states that I have 65.65GB Available, I was running Firefox & Safari at the same time as well as Yahoo IM, Excel for Macs & photo preview.
I wasn't allowed to extend my Apple Care & I'm afraid my computer will expire.
Can anyone give some information or tell me what to do for the next time; if it happens?
This time I turned it back on using the Command key + the power button.
Aloha & Mahalo nui loa,
Nirlepa

Aloha ...
I have my info states that I have 65.65GB Available,
That may not be enough free space depending on the total capacity of the drive.
Right or control click the MacintoshHD icon. Click Get Info. In the Get Info window you will see Capacity and Available. Make sure there's a minimum of 15% free disk space.
Could also be a power issue > Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
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