Shutting down your macbookpro – Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008) User Manual

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Chapter 1

Ready, Set Up, Go

To wake your MacBook Pro:
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If the display is closed,

simply

open it to wake up your MacBook Pro.

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If the display is already open,

press the power (®

) button or any key on the keyboard.

When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and

computer settings are exactly as you left them.

Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro

If you aren’t going to use your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it’s best to shut it down.

The sleep indicator light goes on briefly during the shutdown process.

To shut down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following:

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Choose Apple (

) > Shut Down from the menu bar.

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Press the power (®

) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears.

If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see “Important

Handling Information” on page 67 for information about how to prevent the battery

from draining completely.

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