Owner manual
Table Of Contents
- Congratulations, you and your MacBook were made for each other.
- Contents
- 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
- 2 Life with Your MacBook
- 3 Boost Your Memory
- 4 Problem, Meet Solution
- Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook
- Using Apple Hardware Test
- Problems with Your Internet Connection
- Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication
- Keeping Your Software Up to Date
- Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook
- Learning More, Service, and Support
- Locating Your Product Serial Number
- 5 Last, but Not Least
- Regulatory Compliance Information
- Looking for Something?
16 Chapter 1
Ready, Set Up, Go
To wake your MacBook:
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If the display is closed,
simply open it to wake your MacBook.
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If the display is already open,
press the power (®
) button or any key on the keyboard.
When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer
settings are exactly as you left them.
Shutting Down Your MacBook
If you aren’t going to use your MacBook 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, 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 for an extended period of time, see “Important
Handling Information” on page 61 for information about how to prevent your battery
from draining completely.