Questions on powering down a Tivo unit

[ricochet]

Is it safe to power down a Tivo at any time without screwing up the system/data?

If not, is it safe during "Standby" mode? I'm wondering because I still hear the hard drive cranking away during Standby mode.

I haven't found an "Off" button anywhere ...

Rick

[Nigel]

For the record, I did unplug a 6000 in standby mode one time and when I plugged it back in I got the GREEN screen of death.

It was easy to fix however, I just reloaded my backed up file and rebooted no problem.

Nigel.

[bobwondernut]

issuing a restart at the bash prompt, then pulling the plug as soon as powering up message appears on tv has yet to lead me astray. ymmv.

[T_RJ]

You can also tell the system to restart with remote.
Unplug when you see powering up.

[ricochet]

Wow ... This is kinda scary!

I'd hate to kill my brand-new TiVo so easily. It seems like it would be very susceptible to "death by power outage" as well.

Right now, I don't have a PC anywhere near my TiVo, and it looks like I need to move it back and forth between my PC and TV to fix my current problem (I'm getting a "You haven't connected successfully to TiVo in 30 days message" after I did a "touch /etc/TestSub" command). I'm sure I'll need a PC terminal for other stuff that I don't even know I need yet ( I'm new to TiVo and this forum).

I might be able to get an old DOS PC near the TV. Does anyone know where I can find a small (fits on a single bootable floppy) terminal emulator that I can talk to the TiVo with so I don't need to shut it down as often?

Thanks!

Rick

[ricochet]

T_RJ,

Thanks! I just saw your posting after I replied to an earlier message. I was looking for something like this in the owner's manual, but didn't see it (I was looking for things like "Power Down" or "Shutting Off" in the Index). I found "Resetting the System" on page 95.

That solves one problem!

Does anyone have answers for my other two problems? (The "30 days" problem and a floppy disk-based terminal program I can use with the Tivo)?

Thank you!

Rick

Note: The forum search function appears to be disabled, or I would try that route.

[T_RJ]

(I'm getting a "You haven't connected successfully to TiVo in 30 days message" after I did a "touch /etc/TestSub" command).

SubTest not TestSub


Then force daily call.

[sledge]

Any DOS terminal program will work fine on a floppy to access bash. Telix is my favorite.

sledge

[ricochet]

T_RJ - My bad! I had a typo when I was working from my corrupted and beer-drenched organic memory. I did enter SubTest into the /etc directory. I will try the "Make Daily Call Now" option when I get home from work tonight to see if it works.

Sledge, I downloaded the telix shareware version for DOS. I'll let you guys know how it goes!

Thanks again for all the help!

Rick

[ricochet]

T_RJ - Your suggestion worked fine (as you probably already suspected). Thanks again for your help!

Sledge - I haven't tried Telix yet, I'm trying to get it to fit on a single floppy. Will try tomorrow.

Rick