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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 93
To see how much the battery has recharged, look at the Battery status menu in the
menu bar.
Your display might also darken if you have energy saver features set for the battery. For
more information, see “Adjusting Your Display” on page 28.
Other Problems
If you forgot your password
You can reset your administrator password and passwords for all other accounts.
1 Insert your Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Then restart your computer and hold down the C
key as it starts up.
2 Choose Installer > Reset Password from the menu bar. Follow the instructions on the
screen.
If you have a problem with an application
 For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the
manufacturer. Software manufacturers often provide software updates on their
websites.
 You can configure your MacBook to automatically check for and install the latest
Apple software using the Software Update pane of System Preferences. For more
information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for “Software Update.”
Note: Classic (or Mac OS 9) applications are not compatible with your computer and
will not open.