My 2012 macbook air won't recognise my orange internet everywhere usb modem

my 2012 macbook air will not recognise my orange internet everywhere usb modem

Used 'Assist Me' as suggested - awsesome. Here is what was wrong with my network. Had same problem - found out I had another router plugged in but not active. Turns out it was still xmitting a signal and confusing the macbook. Go figure. Once it was powered off - connection was perfect. Hope this helps.

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2012 MacBook Air won't show on my projector

I have been using the same exact setup with the 2011 MBA but the new one won't work with my projector. I have a Acer X1161P 3D-DLP Projector and the proper cables since this has previously been working. Is this a known issue? I saw that in the first update there was something about external monitors. Any help would be greatly appreciate.

This is a BIG issue for me too. 6 new airs and sales team are FUBAR! Here's what I've found:
This is for the latest 2012 thunderbolt air
Tried on 2 projectors, 2 screens
ALL work perfectly on other airs and pro's in the office
When connecting, I have to test loads of different res/Hz combinations and none work 100%, but 1024/75Hz works to show around 75% of the screen
Software update (screen patch) didn;t make a difference
Rebooting (full shut down!) with VGA connected DOES work! On all 4 screens, all 6 airs. This IS a solution for some, but NOT for me; my reps pre-load their browser with 20 screens, and then demo in areas with no 3G coverage. So a reboot kills them.
The encouraging part is that it CAN work, which I think means Apple can patch this. For me I have 6 brand new top of the range Air's that I may as well throw away if this isn't solved soon

Mid 2012 MacBook Air: fan won't run faster when overheated

mid 2012 MacBook Air, system (tried Mountain lion/Mavericks/Yosemite, all have the same problem)
WHAT HAPPENED:
The other day I was watching some flash video on the couch, and I heard the fan running like crazy. The laptop shut off 2 seconds later-- no warnings, just black out all of a sudden. (ps: I usually use it on the desk. Only used in bed/couch for a few times)
It won't start if I press the button immediately afterwards. Instead, it will restart itself after a few minutes, no matter what.
I shut it down and let it cool down for about an hour. From then on it wouldn't last more than 5 minutes when used heavily (Facetime, chrome together) and about an hour when used lightly (only one app like chrome). Then it shuts off without warning like before. The laptop felt really hot, and I couldn't hear the fan.
The battery drop down menu says "service battery", and doesn't disappear after a few restarts.
WHAT THE APPLE GENIUS SAID:
I took it to the Apple Store the next day, a genius ran a hardware test, and it showed no problem at all. After the test and restart, the "service battery" warning was gone too.
The genius said it seemed everything is ok. The battery only ran 159 cycles, and it's supposed to last 1000 cycles.
But he doesn't know why the laptop would shut down out of nothing. If we had apple care, they could bring it back and stress it out, to see whether it shuts off and find the problem. I just brought it home to see what happens.
WHAT I TRIED:
1. Max CPU: the fan doesn't react, still runs at 2000 rpm.
2. Hardware Test:
          when the laptop is hot, it won't survive the test, shuts off during the test.
          when it's cool, it passes the regular test in 1min30s, showing no problems.
          when it's cool, the extended test cannot last 3min before it dies.
3. Fan test, it can run at maximum speed. In this case the CPU temperature will drop quickly.
4. The Enclosure Bottom, Memory Controller and the Mem Bank temperature doesn't seem to change. (I don't know if they are supposed to be that way...)
Please give me some advice about what you think the problem is, and what I can do about it. Thank you all so much!

If it didn't show any problems in the Apple Store, maybe its your ambient temperature? Although even this shouldn't cause your machine to behave the way it is currently. You need to record it or something then show Apple the issue.

Which should I pick? A 2012 Macbook Air with 8GB of RAM, or a 2013 Macbook Air with 4GB of RAM?

My mother bought herself a new computer, and she is letting me choose which one will go to my sister: my 2012 Macbook Air, or her 2013 Macbook Air. My sister does not care at all about performance, but I definitely do. Which would be better to take? Keep in mind, I do like to run video games, and still would like optimal speed for things like running various programs, Specs below.
2013 Macbook Air:
Intel Core i5-4250U @ 1.30 GHz
4GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Intel HD Graphics 5000
2012 Macbook Air:
Intel Core i5-3427U @ 1.80 GHz
8GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Intel HD Graphics 4000

Both computers you are looking at use Intel's integrated video and unless you are going to be compiling a massive program you won't notice a significant difference between the two machines. You'll want 8GB RAM for sure and I strongly recommend the 256GB drive rather than the 128GB drive. You don't fully realize how small a 128GB drive is until you find it full and think "But I hardly have anything on it!"
I found that using a second display has very helpful though today an iPad could fill in for the second display. I liked to have documentation, lab notes, or a Web site open in one screen with the IDE open in the other. That was easier than flipping back and forth between windows.

MacBook Air won't boot up and all I get is a folder with a question mark

My 2012 MacBook Air running mountain lion won't boot up, all I get is a grey screen and then a folder icon with a question mark in it. What can I do?

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
It's possible that your hard drive has stopped working. Do you remember what OS X version you were using?
If your Mac came with DVDs, insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 and hold the C key while your Mac is starting to start from the DVD. Then, choose your language, and go to the Utilities menu (on the menu bar) > Disk Utility. After that, choose "Macintosh HD" in the sidebar and repair the drive. If it couldn't be repaired, you need a new hard drive, and you can do it yourself if you want. If you don't want, take the Mac to an Apple Store or reseller.
If your Mac didn't come with DVDs, follow the same steps but holding Command, Option (Alt) and R keys while your computer is starting

Mid 2012 MacBook Air Yosemite Slow Booting and Old Boot Screen

Hello Guys,
I have a mid 2012 MacBook Air 13" and I had installed public beta of Yosemite on it. Now I am running OS X 10.10 (14A388b) and I have problems on the boot. On all the other macs, I saw that the booting screen is black background and a white Apple logo on it. But on my mac, the booting screen is same as Mavericks and for the first 5-6 seconds, the Apple logo doesn't show up. And the mac is booting very slowly. Also, Continuity and Handoff are not working properly. What might be the problem?

Hello Guys,
I have a mid 2012 MacBook Air 13" and I had installed public beta of Yosemite on it. Now I am running OS X 10.10 (14A388b) and I have problems on the boot. On all the other macs, I saw that the booting screen is black background and a white Apple logo on it. But on my mac, the booting screen is same as Mavericks and for the first 5-6 seconds, the Apple logo doesn't show up. And the mac is booting very slowly. Also, Continuity and Handoff are not working properly. What might be the problem?

My new Macbook air won't connect to my Vizio HDTV.

My new Macbook Air won't connect to my Vizio VO32LF HDTV. I bought a mini-displayport to HDMI cable to connect the two. When I connect the cable, and switch to the appropriate HDMI input on the TV, my Macbook Air screen will flash blue for a second, and then return to normal. The TV reports it's unable to find a signal. I use the HDTV as my primary monitor, so I'd really appreciate some help on getting the two to place nicely together!

Cp,
Thanks for the reply. However, it appears that the issue is not with the hotspot, but with the network settings in the MacBook Air as every other device I have (including non-Apple devices) will connect to the iPhone hotspot. Another symptom is that my MacBook Air can find my iMac (and other network devices) on my wireless network, but the iMac can't find the MacBook Air.
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My 2012 Macbook Air wont turn on. SMC restart DOESN'T do ANYTHING. Is there anything else I can try?

So my 2012 Macbook Air was working just fine until the next morning I open it up and nothing happens: the apple logo doesnt light up, screen doesnt turn on, no boot up noise...nothing. Tried pressing and holding the power buttton multiple times...nada. Tried doing an SMC restart multiple times (and trust me I did it correctly)...no dice. Sooo I was wondering if there was anything else I could try and if you guys had some hypothesis on why this happened. Otherwise I'll just take it to the apple store (but id rather avoid the drive and time out of my day). Thanks!!

On a total black out with no SMC allowance, there is nothing to diagnose, no.
Contact Apple for in shop full diagnosis and likely repair.

I have a mountain lion 10.8.5 version installed on my 2012 Macbook air but there is no Wireless Network application installed. Can anyone advise me how to fix this or get it installed, thanks.

I have a mountain lion 10.8.5 version installed on my 2012 Macbook air but there is no Wireless Network application installed. Can anyone advise me how to fix this or get it installed, thanks.

thank you Eric/Joe, what I actually was looking for is wireless diagnostic utility not the wireless diagnostic assistant as per your advise but have found the resolution right here http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5606

How do i install ms office 2011 on a 2012 macbook air

How do I install MS Office 2011, bought the CD at Apple Store on a 2012 macbook air?

stevejobsfan0123 wrote:
You need a MacBook Air SuperDrive in order to read CDs. http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD564ZM/A
This will work and not so pricy:
http://www.frys.com/product/6280910

How do I run Apple Hardware Test on a 2012 MacBook Air with 10.8.4?

Hello everyone,
I am trying to run Apple Hardware Test on a mid-2012 MacBook Air with 10.8.4 installed. Whenever I restart and hold the letter D my computer goes into internet recovery mode and asks me to connect to Wifi... Please help, thanks!

Using Apple Hardware Test on computers with OS X 10.7 or later
Mac NoteBook and Desktop computers shipping with OS X 10.7 or later have a partition on the hard drive or flash storage that contains AHT. To start AHT on these computers please follow these instructions:
Press the power button to turn on your computer.
Press and hold the D key before the gray startup screen appears.
It takes a minute or so for AHT to start up and inspect your hardware configuration. While this is taking place, an icon appears on the screen:
When the process is complete, select your language and click the right arrow. If you aren't using a mouse, you can use the up and down arrows to select a language and then press the Return key.
The AHT console appears. You can choose which sort of test or tests to perform:
To perform all of the basic tests, click the Test button or press the "T" key or the Return key.
To perform a more thorough diagnostic test, select the "Perform extended testing" checkbox under the Test button before you click the Test button.
Note: Your test results will appear in the window in the bottom-right of the console.To exit AHT, click Restart or Shut Down at the bottom of the window.
Some Macintosh computers that shipped with OS X Lion and later support the use of Apple Hardware Test over the Internet. These computers will start up to an Internet-based version of AHT if the hard drive does not contain AHT. An Internet-enabled connection via Ethernet or Wi-Fi is required to use this feature. Internet-based AHT functions the same as AHT on the hard drive or flash storage outlined above.
The Mac NoteBook and Desktop computers listed in Computers that can be upgraded to use OS X Internet Recovery will require a firmware in order to support the Internet version of AHT. Without this update you may see the behavior discussed in this article.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1509

External monitor will not sleep using 2012 MacBook Air and HDMI adapter

I am running a HP 27xi (27" display) using the apple thunderbolt to HDMI adapter, and using a HDMI cable.
ISSUE:
I run my 2012 macbook air in "clamshell mode", and solely use the 27" display, which works great. Problem, is when the macbook goes to put the display to sleep, or sleep for the laptop, the display starts to go into power save mode, then flips back on... goes back into power save mode, repeats forever. I called HP, and they said the HDMI signal is not being turned off, hence why the screen keeps going ON, then power save, then repeat. If I shutdown the laptop, then the monitor goes off just fine.
Anyone else ran into an issue with an external monitor NOT going to sleep when plugged into the HDMI adapter? Someone suggusted that I purchase a DVI-D adapter, and use that cable... but that sounds ridiculous. The HDMI adapter should absolutely work.
My temporary fix is to turn off the monitor everytime (if i remember) otherwise the display is in this never ending loop of trying to shut down.
And yes, the Macbook Air is 100% up to date with updates. DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!
Joe

Hello Joe,
I definitely understand your concern regarding your external display not going to sleep and endlessly looping into power save mode when your MacBook Air is asleep.
I found an article with steps to troubleshoot issues with displays. This article is for internal and external displays, so you can skip any steps referring to the internal display. The following steps specifically stands out to me for the situation you are experiencing:
Reset the system
You can reset the Mac's parameter RAM and SMC.
You can find the full article here:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

My macbook air won't turn on.. last night it was still working properly... when i woke up this morning, i went to turn it on but it didn't respond..i tried plugging the charger and the lightning cord showed a green light which is normal when charging..

my macbook air won't turn on.. last night it was still working properly... when i woke up this morning, i went to turn it on but it didn't respond..i tried plugging the charger and the lightning cord showed a green light which is normal when charging..i tried to open the macbook air again but nothing happened.. no fans, no chimes, no light in the laptop showed..what should i do? please help..thank you

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
A green light means that your battery is full or that it can't be detected. If you can't start up the Mac, probably your logic board or battery aren't working.
Take the MacBook to an Apple Store or reseller to get your battery or logic board replaced. If the MacBook is in warranty, this repair will be free

My MacBook Air won't turn on? I have to dropped it but earlier in the day I got a notification about a full single drive. I have tried the ideas in the communities but its still not working, help!

My MacBook Air won't turn on? I have to dropped it but earlier in the day I got a notification about a full single drive. I have tried the ideas in the communities but its still not working, help!

See this article:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964
Find the section that applies to your computer, and follow the instructions.
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Note: The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.

What information is sent to Apple upon the start up registration of a new (2012) macbook air?

My sister is a bit paranoid and i assured her she doesn't need to worry about being stalked or what information is sent to Apple upon the start up registration of a new (2012) macbook air?
(name, phone number, serial number, address, etc..)

sorry miss typed that. actual question:
My sister is a bit paranoid and i assured her she doesn't need to worry about being stalked or tracked by big brother or anything like that, but i was acctually wondering what information is sent to Apple upon the start up registration of a new (2012) macbook air?
(name, phone number, serial number, address, etc..)

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