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Apple MacBook Pro (Early 2008) User Manual

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Chapter 2

Life with Your MacBook Pro

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Important:

If only one indicator light is on, very little charge is left. If no lights are on,

the battery is completely drained and the MacBook Pro won’t start up unless the

power adapter is connected. Plug in the power adapter to let the battery recharge,

or replace the drained battery with a fully charged battery (see page 42).

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.

Battery

Indicator lights

Button