Shutting down.

[rye9]

Why does Apple say to not turn on a Mac after shutting it down for a day or two? I shut my iBook down at 9:30 last night but would like to turn it on now, even though its only been 21 hours.... is that OK?

 

[WildCowboy]

Where on earth does Apple say that?

 

[rye9]

Where on earth does Apple say that?

In my iBook manual.

 

[Applespider]

You're sure it doesn't say that if you're not going to be using your Mac for a few days you should turn it off rather and restart rather than putting it sleep?

 

[miniConvert]

You're sure it doesn't say that if you're not going to be using your Mac for a few days you should turn it off rather and restart rather than putting it sleep?

That sounds more reasonable...

One should avoid rapidly switching any computer on and off... but days? Nah.

 

[WildCowboy]

In my iBook manual.

Yeah, as Applespider said, I think you might be misreading the section about sleeping versus shutting down. Can you tell us where (page or section) you're seeing this statement. Because it's ludicrous...

 

[rye9]

Yeah, as Applespider said, I think you might be misreading the section about sleeping versus shutting down. Can you tell us where (page or section) you're seeing this statement. Because it's ludicrous...

top of page 17

 

[WildCowboy]

top of page 17

Is this your manual?

At the top of page 17, it says "If you aren’t going to use your iBook for a day or two, shut it down."

 

[rye9]

Is this your manual?

At the top of page 17, it says "If you aren’t going to use your iBook for a day or two, shut it down."

Yeah, and that's what I was wondering, would it be of harm if I did shut down my iBook but for a shorter time?

 

[mduser63]

Is this your manual?

At the top of page 17, it says "If you aren’t going to use your iBook for a day or two, shut it down."

That statement does not mean "If you shut your iBook down do not use it for a day or two."

 

[WildCowboy]

Yeah, and that's what I was wondering, would it be of harm if I did shut down my iBook but for a shorter time?

You're misunderstanding what the statement means. It's saying that if you aren't going to use for computer at least a day or two, do not just put it to sleep...shut it down instead.

It says nothing about how long your iBook can or should be shut down for.

 

[rye9]

You're misunderstanding what the statement means. It's saying that if you aren't going to use for computer at least a day or two, do not just put it to sleep...shut it down instead.

It says nothing about how long your iBook can or should be shut down for.

OK, I just implied that it meant it shouldnt be turned on for a day or two, that was all. thanks. 🙂

 

[bobdgil]

Yeah you know all those amazing innovations at Apple: 6 button remote, built-in video camera, computer that can't be restarted for 2 days...
Sorry Rye, I mean no offense.

 

[rye9]

Yeah you know all those amazing innovations at Apple: 6 button remote, built-in video camera, computer that can't be restarted for 2 days...
Sorry Rye, I mean no offense.

haha... none taken

 

[galstaph]

LOL....😛
this thread made my day😀

 

[dogbone]

Why does Apple say to not turn on a Mac after shutting it down for a day or two?

er that would mean that if you shut your Mac down for a couple of days that you'd have to buy a new mac because it doesn't work if it's not turned on. Which doesn't sound quite right does it? 😉