Apple MB062LL Manual - Page 27

Charging the Battery

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Á ¥ Button Indicator lights Battery The amount of battery charge left can also be checked by viewing the Battery ( ) 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. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is on, off, or in sleep. The battery recharges more quickly, however, when the computer is off or in sleep. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 27

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Chapter 2
Life with Your MacBook
27
The amount of battery charge left can also be checked by viewing the Battery (
)
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.
Charging the Battery
When the power adapter that came with your MacBook is connected, the battery
recharges whether the computer is on, off, or in sleep. The battery recharges more
quickly, however, when the computer is off or in sleep.
Battery
Indicator lights
Button
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