Apple AppleScript Finder Guide - Manual (Page 146)

C H A P T E R 3
Finder Commands
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Command Definitions
Shut Down 3
The Shut Down command is a request to shut down the computer. It is
equivalent to choosing Shut Down from the Special menu.
SYNTAX
shut down
PARAMETERS
None
RESULT
None
EXAMPLE
tell application "Finder" to shut down
Sleep 3
The Sleep command is a request to put a PowerBook to sleep. It is equivalent to
choosing Sleep from the Special menu. Before putting the computer to sleep,
the Finder displays a dialog box asking the user to confirm the decision.
SYNTAX
sleep