How to use pmset sleepnow

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How to use pmset sleepnow

Hi,

I try to use "sudo pmset sleepnow", but I get always the help text.
does anybody know how to use this option?

Thanks Alex

Macbook Pro, XServe, XRAID and other, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Nov 27, 2008 6:04 AM

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Answer 1

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Camelot

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Nov 27, 2008 1:26 PM in response to ademmler

OMM, sudo isn't necessary.

pmset sleepnow

puts the machine to sleep immediately. sudo is needed if you're changing any of the settings (e.g. sleep timer, screen dim, etc.), but not for the immediately sleep.

That doesn't, of course, explain the help text. Which version of the OS are you running?

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Answer 2

Nov 27, 2008 11:20 AM in response to ademmler

Try, the password is your password. And you need to be logged in as
one of the system's admin users.

sudo /usr/bin/pmset sleepnow
Password:
Sleeping now...

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Answer 3

Nov 27, 2008 3:05 PM in response to ademmler

If you are running 10.4, as your info would indicate, then "sleepnow" is not an available option for pmset. Check man pmset.

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Answer 4

ademmler Author

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Nov 28, 2008 6:27 AM in response to Michael Conniff

Hi and thanks to all your answers.

The Last one made it clear: 10.4 does not offer sleepnow.

Thanks Alex

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