Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro (User’s Guide) - Manual (Page 125)

Appendix D Top Ten Questions 125
How does the Mac OS X interface work?
Users new to Mac OS X often have questions about how to carry out certain tasks.
Your best source for Mac OS X information is Mac Help. You’ll find introductory
explanations for new users, users switching from Windows computers, and users
upgrading from Mac OS 9. Open Mac Help by choosing Help > Mac Help in the menu
bar at the top of your screen. Browse the new Mac OS X user information listed there.
Many of the basic tasks users are interested in involve the Finder, so try searching for
“Finder,” too.
How do I make my MacBook Pro battery last longer?
Remember to calibrate your battery when you first use it (see “Calibrating Your Battery”
on page 24). You can conserve battery power by using the Energy Saver preference
pane to specify how quickly the computer should go to sleep or dim the display. Open
System Preferences and click the Energy Saver icon. Choose settings that are optimized
for your type of usage. Using peripheral devices such as hard disk drives, which get
power from your computer, can also shorten the amount of time your battery lasts.
You can conserve battery power by disconnecting such devices. You can also purchase
an additional battery that you can swap in to your computer when power gets low.
For more information about conserving battery power, see “Understanding Battery
Conservation Tips” on page 77.