The macro facility on your camera is an auto setting that allows you to shoot closer than other settings will permit, so if you want to capture detail in subjects such as the texture of a sea shell, the weave of fabric or the subtle tones of flower petals then the macro function is what to use.
Macro is an Auto setting so the camera will work out the exposure for you, (I may have to check this?) Sometimes this has disadvantages as the camera may determine the necessity to use flash and this can mean loosing some detail in the highlight areas.
The range of the focus will vary depending on the camera and lens you are using so it is a good idea to become familiar with this range. Start by getting as close to the object as you can. With the camera lens on AF (Auto Focus) try and focus: Usually when the camera has focussed on the subject it will beeb and a guide in the view finder (usually a rectangle) will flash green, it is normally red if focus hasn't been achieved. Move back from the object gradually pressing the shutter half way to focus the camera as you move - eventually you will find the distance to which you can focus.
Consider what you will photograph and maybe after experimenting and getting familiar with the setting try building a collection of images around the same subject matter - consider, texture, pattern and the tonal range of your subject.
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