Shutting down your macbook pro – Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) 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 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	couple	of	days	or	longer,	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	page	74	for	
information	about	how	to	prevent	the	battery	from	draining	completely.