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Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch and 17-inch, Inel Core 2 Duo) User Manual

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Chapter 2

Life with Your MacBook Pro

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The amount of battery charge left can also be checked by viewing the Battery (

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status icon in the menu bar. The battery charge level displayed is based on the amount
of power left in the battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system
settings you are currently using. To conserve battery power, close applications and
disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings.
For more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to
www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html.

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