Why does my mac Shuts down intermittently

Why does my mac intel Shuts down intermittently?

Hello veniecy,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
This article provides information and troubleshooting tips that will resolve most issues like the one that you’re running into when your iMac shuts down unexpectedly.
OS X: When your computer spontaneously restarts or displays "Your computer restarted because of a problem." - Apple Support
Ciao,
-Jason

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    Why does my Safari shut down when I'm trying to load a page?

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    Message was edited by:  Andy

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    why does my macbook shut down when I am watching a film using airplay on apple TV?

    It appears to shut down and all the open programmes are closed

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    I´ve been reading lots of similar complaints regarding other customers iPhone 5-s. Seems that the problem may be the aluminium back cover and thin, large-surfaced battery cause older iPhones are operating with same temperature just fine. Do you have any plan to fix this issue in the future?
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    You're not speaking to Apple, just your fellow users.  The specs say it's good down to 0°C... sounds like you have a hardware problem, likely battery.  Contact Apple, it's still under warranty.
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    Why does my iphone shut down my computer when I plug into the USB port when I have pictures on my phone.  My computer says it has found a new digital camera - then my computer shuts down.

    Thank you Lawrence.  I forgot I used to run a Logitech webcam several years ago and I hadn't uninstalled program when I changed the camera to a different one.  I uninstalled the camera and it now seems to accept my phone with pictures onto my computer without shutting my computer down. I really appreciate your help with this problem.

  • Why does my iMac shut down unexpectantly?

    Why does my iMac shut down unexpectantly?

    Check System Preferences > Energy Sacer > Schedule
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  • Why does the screenline shut down after about 2 clips?  the tutorial worked fine.

    Why does the screenline shut down after about 2 clips?  the tutorial worked fine.

    I don't know about MOD files, since I don't use them
    >As a beginner
    LOTS of learning information in these links
    Online User Guide http://help.adobe.com/en_US/premiereelements/using/index.html
    -Page to download current PDF http://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-elements.html
    Importing Video http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1065281
    -and project settings http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1112086
    Saving & Sharing http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1137128
    -Sharing to DVD or BluRay http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1137645
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    -All http://www.amazon.com/Tricks-Adobe-Premiere-Elements-Muvipix-com/dp/1451529724/
    -and http://forums.adobe.com/thread/498626
    -and http://prodesigntools.com/four-hours-free-video-tutorials-new-photoshop-elements-9-pse9.ht ml
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    FAQ http://forums.adobe.com/community/premiere_elements/premiere_elements_faq
    TIPS http://forums.adobe.com/community/premiere_elements/premiere_elements_tips
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  • Why does iphone 3gs shut down by itself?

    Why does iphone 3gs shut down by itself?

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  • Why does my iPad shut down when I try to open Facebook?

    Why does my iPad shut down when I try to open Facebook?  it just started doing this 3 days ago.  I cannot get into my Facebook account on my iPad!!

    Close all apps in the multi-task window and try again.
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  • Why does my iPad shut down randomly

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    Generally? it's like when a computer crashes. the operating system gets over whelmed and shuts down or reboots.
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  • Why is my mac shuts down suddenly

    My mac shuts down suddenly, i have to press any botton in oder to turn on, and if I stop messing with the mac it will shutdown. Any advice??

    Reinstall OS X without erasing the drive
    Do the following:
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  • Why is my mac shutting down in middle of my age of empires 3 game. did not do this until 10.6.8 everything including the game is updated.

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    Do an SMC reset, which can fix problems with the system randomly shutting down:
    Shut down the computer.
    Unplug the computer's power cord.
    Wait fifteen seconds.
    Attach the computer's power cord.
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