Tadpole VIPER, User Manual

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TADcar and shutdown
TADcar is a power management utility which will automatically
close your programs and shut down the operating system safely.
If you have reloaded Solaris from a CD other than the
VIPER Installation CD, you may need to reload TADcar
or manually shut down your programs and operating sys-
tem each time you are finished for the day.
CAUTION:
If you are not certain TADcar is installed on
your notebook, DO NOT simply turn off the power to your
notebook as this can damage or destroy critical operating sys-
tem files and data. Failing to properly shut down the operat-
ing system and notebook can also damage attached peripher-
al devices as well as the notebook itself.
To check if TADcar is installed:
1. At the "#" prompt, type
pkginfo | grep TADcar
2. If TADcar is present, the following will be displayed:
System TADcar Tadpole VIPER Utilities for Solaris x
3. If TADcar is not present, the # prompt will return with no
response. If this is the case, reinstall TADcar from the VIPER
Installation CD, or shutdown without TADcar.
Shutting down without TADcar
To shut down the VIPER without TADcar:
1. Save your work and close any open application or database.
2. At the "#" prompt, type
init 0
to shut down Solaris.
3. Press the power switch.
4. Power down peripherals as needed.
100 VIPER Product Family User’s Guide
Power Management
TADeuts and Shutdown