Sometimes you may need to restart your MacBook, such as when you've installed some new software or downloaded updates that require a restart. To restart your Mac, choose Apple > Restart. You are asked if you are sure you want to restart. After you click Restart, your screen will go dark as the computer resets; then, after the operating system finishes loading, you will be back at your desktop.
There are situations where it's important to know what version of the operating system you have installed, such as when you purchase new software or need to troubleshoot a problem. You can easily check which version of Mac OS X your Mac is running by choosing Apple | About This Mac. The resulting dialog box will show you what version of Mac OS X you are running.
If you decide you do not want to restart your computer after you've selected Apple > Restart, you must click Cancel within one minute or the operating system will restart automatically. Normally, if you are working in open applications with unsaved data, you will be prompted to save and then close the program before you can restart.
To shut down, or turn off, your MacBook, choose Apple > Shut Down. You are again asked if you are sure you want to shut down. Just click Shut Down and your screen will go black.
Make sure that your hard drive and fans have stopped spinning (that's the whirring noise you hear when your computer is starting or rebooting) before you move your computer. Moving a computer while the hard drive is working can cause damage and lost data.
Sleep mode is a nice compromise between shutting down your computer every time you use it and just leaving it on. Sleep mode saves energy and allows you to quickly resume your activities without having to wait for the computer to fully load.
To put your Mac in sleep mode, choose Apple > Sleep. The screen on your Mac will go black, but it will not shut down. When your MacBook is in sleep mode, it uses a very low amount of energy and still keeps all of your documents and applications open, just how you left them.
If you've left your MacBook on while you've stepped away from the desk, you might return to find that your computer has gone to sleep on its own, especially if you are running on battery power and not the AC adapter. To resume where you left off, just push any keyboard button to wake up your MacBook.
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