Never owned a notebook before, questions about my new MBP

I've never owned a notebook computer before, and I just bought a MBP last week... So far so great, I'm absolutely loving it. I was a PC user and made a very painless switch.
Though I've got a few questions about what my new notebook can do. These questions are probably universally applicable to all notebooks, mac or otherwise, but I've received such positive help from these forums that I thought I'd ask here.
1) What happens when I close the lid? I usually select SLEEP or SHUT DOWN first and wait for the action to complete, then close the MBP. WHat happens if I close it while the action is in progress? Or without selecting anything?
2) When I leave my MBP alone for a while (notebook in the open position), the display dims and then eventually turns off. Is it sleeping? When it's asleep, can I still remote access it (VNC?) If not, is there a way to leave it running so that I can VNC into it, but turn the display off so that I don't run it needlessly?
3) I use it as as desktop replacement, so I spend a good amount of time at my desk. When I'm done with it, I usually shut it down or sleep it and leave it plugged in. Is this OK for the battery, or should I not run the AC power when it's already charged?
4) The MBP documentation recommends not moving the notebook while it is on (???). Does this honestly mean they recommend shutting the system down before getting up from the couch to move to the desk? What about sleeping it, e.g., can I sleep it or close the lid and then move it around?
Thanks,
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1) If you selected sleep it'll continue to do that. If you selected shutdown or retart then potentially that process can be halted and the system put to sleep right in the middle of it. If restarting or shutting down it's always best to let that finish.
2) Yes, it'll go to sleep and should be signified by the pulsating sleep indicator.
To access it via VNC you will need to send the "magic packet" to wake it first. This however requires an ethernet connection and will not work if connected wirelessly.
3) It's fine, however you should stillstretch it legs on battery. I suggest you use your MBP on average for about an hour per day plus a calibration every 4-8 weeks.
4) They probably mean that but there's no problem with moving your MBP while it's on. Just use common sense when doing so as jolts and shakes can damage the moving parts such as your hard drive. If you moving any great distance it's best to sleep it forst. Otherwise, if you're shuffling on the couch don't worry about it, just don't drop it etc.

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OK. Seems I should just stay clear of this and look elsewhere
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