Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch) - Manual (Page 23)

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To wake the computer:
 If the display is closed, simply open it to wake up your MacBook Pro.
 If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard
or any button on the Apple Remote.
Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro
If you aren’t going to use your MacBook Pro 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 computer, do one of the following:
m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar.
m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears.
If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see “Storing Your
MacBook Pro” on page 108 for information about how to prevent your battery from
draining completely.
Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light on the display latch
starts pulsating (indicating that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has
stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook Pro. Moving your computer while
the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the
inability to start up from the hard disk.