beautypg.com

Shutting down your macbook – Apple MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) User Manual

Page 17

background image

Chapter 1

Ready, Set Up, Go

17

To wake your MacBook:
Â

If the display is closed,

simply open it to wake your MacBook.

Â

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:
Â

Choose Apple (

) > Shut Down from the menu bar.

Â

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 71 for information about how to prevent your battery

from draining completely.