Re: 5300 questions
At 1:44 PM +1000 9/20/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, 1. I have a powerbook 5300 and bought a used Global Village 56k pcmcia modem. When I open the GV icon on the desktop, I can choose a compression type for the modem: MNP4, V.42, MNP5, V.42bis, MNPIVEC, etc. Use v.42 bis. The MNP was an early compression standard developed by a particular manufacturer. It was used by some other manufacturers but not widely adopted. v.42bis is the industry wide standard for modem compression. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
5300 questions
Hi, 1. I have a powerbook 5300 and bought a used Global Village 56k pcmcia modem. When I open the GV icon on the desktop, I can choose a compression type for the modem: MNP4, V.42, MNP5, V.42bis, MNPIVEC, etc. Which should I choose (what do they stand for?) or should I click on 'None'. 2. I have a Stylewriter 2500 and the modem plugged in. After I put the computer to sleep, it will not wake up. I have to re-start with the Control, Option,and Power keys. How do I get it to awake properly? Thanks. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
5300 questions
Hi, 1. I have a powerbook 5300 and bought a used Global Village 56k pcmcia modem. When I open the GV icon on the desktop, I can choose a compression type for the modem: MNP4, V.42, MNP5, V.42bis, MNPIVEC, etc. Which should I choose (what do they stand for?) or should I click on 'None'. 2. I have a Stylewriter 2500 and the modem plugged in. After I put the computer to sleep, it will not wake up. I have to re-start with the Control, Option,and Power keys. How do I get it to awake properly? Thanks. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
5300 Questions
Can anyone tell me where I can download the service manual for a 5300ce? I need to take mine apart and wanted the specifications and such. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
Re: 5300 Questions
In a message dated 02-10-04 11:59:07 EDT, you write: Can anyone tell me where I can download the service manual for a 5300ce? If U still do not have on by this evening, let me know, as i *think* I have one on my home computer in PDF... Craig W. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
2 more 5300 questions
Well, upon disassembling my pb5300, I checked and discovered the PRAM battery is good. I still have a couple of oddities though... When I plug the AC adapter into the back of the Powerbook, the machine starts up on it's own without my pressing the power button. The monitor settings are not retained from shutdown to startup. The monitor always comes up with the contrast at some predetermined level, which I always have to turn down. I have reset the Power manager as per instructions I've found on the net. I'm beginning to think a drive initialization and clean reinstall of everything might be in order here as I have no idea what kind of weird software might be floating around on the machine at this point. Any other ideas? Thanks, JIm W. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
5300 questions again
Janice Freeman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My iMac and 5300 are happily sharing files right now. The GV software seemed to be already installed. If it is all working well, do I even need to worry about Flash (?!) upgrades? Isn't this list great for finding out all the information you need? I did 'flash' upgrade my GV card. It meant that I downloaded some software from the GV site, then ran it, so it altered some settings on the modem card itself to improve the speed from 28.8 to 33.6 (approx). If you do not want to fiddle with the download, or are worried about running the updater, or checking to see that you have the correct software before running the upgrade, then don't do it for a minor speed improvement. However, that said, it was very easy to do by following the GV instructions exactly as listed. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
Re: 5300 Questions
Janice , I'll answer your questions one at a time. 1. Is the Powerbook supposed to start up when the power adaptor is plugged into it? Mine does. It should not. Even if it is only asleep, it should not start up when the ac adapter is plugged in. You should have to press the space bar or another key to awasken it. 2. One of the batteries (Apple) has been reconditioned with instructions I read on the list archives, and works well now, but the extra one (Panasonic) does not appear to ever charge, even when left in overnight. When I try battery recondition with it, the 5300 goes black, and I have to restart. The Battery Recondition should give you a bouncing battery icon on a white background. When the battery is completely discharged you may have a poorly redrawn desktop until you restart, but do not unplug the ac adapter until the battery is fully recharged. 3. Does anyone know of a place to download simple directions on how to use the GV PowerPort modem/ethernet card that came with this machine? Start at www.globalvillage.com Read thru the descriptions of the s/w downloads you can flash up grade some cards, but read thru __carefully__!!! IIRC you can damage your card if you use the wrong one or do not complete the flash upgrade. Since the card was not made by the current owner of the GV name, you will be SOL. The flash is easy, just make sure you have a good power source. I would love to ethernet to my iMac, but am not sure how the card works. Can it be put in the slot while the machine is running? Yes, do you have the dongle or cable. it should have a RJ-11 (phone) and a RJ-45 (ethernet). Can both ports be used at once?Yes. Both PC card slots and both modem and ethernet, if your Control Panels are set correctly. Can the card stay in the slot all the time without hurting the Powerbook? I would advise against it as it creates too much heat. You'll know it when it happens the KBand trackpad go wonkie. Do use the legs to raise up the back on a hard surface. IIRC it is suggested tht the GV card be used in the lower slot if posssible. How can I tell which way is right side up on the connector that goes into the card? For lack of a better way to describe it, the pretty graphics up and the 50 (?) pin female connector in. 4. Does anyone have any recommendations on a good place to buy an extra battery? Several people on this list will recommend pbparts.com, Dan Monk on the powerbook list has good PRAM battery prices and fair main battery prices (for the life of me I can not remember his URL), OWC or Smalldogs occasionally have specials on them, or macvizions. 5. What kind of adaptor (i.e. what name do I look for in a catalogue?) would I buy to insert my SmartMedia camera card into the slot? Can these cards be used to store data from the Powerbook like you would a hard drive? I think you will find more people using CompactFlash for that and if no one here answers that one, drop me a note and I will send you the info for the PowerList. I can't remember which list has the user that has the story on that. What you did not ask is which OS is best, most will agree that OS 8.1 is where to stop, and I have gone to OS 8.6 with a max of 64Mb of RAM. It will run 9.1 but it is not worth the memory useage. Brent, --I have no desire to become a tech, I just want to be an informed user. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
Re: 5300 Questions
Thanks! These were just the directions I needed. My iMac and 5300 are happily sharing files right now. The GV software seemed to be already installed. If it is all working well, do I even need to worry about Flash (?!) upgrades? Janice -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
5300 Questions
Hi! A Powerbook 5300 has just been donated to our school, and I'm the grateful recipient. I have several questions about its operation. 1. Is the Powerbook supposed to start up when the power adaptor is plugged into it? Mine does. 2. One of the batteries (Apple) has been reconditioned with instructions I read on the list archives, and works well now, but the extra one (Panasonic) does not appear to ever charge, even when left in overnight. When I try battery recondition with it, the 5300 goes black, and I have to restart. 3. Does anyone know of a place to download simple directions on how to use the GV PowerPort modem/ethernet card that came with this machine? I would love to ethernet to my iMac, but am not sure how the card works. Can it be put in the slot while the machine is running? Can both ports be used at once? Can the card stay in the slot all the time without hurting the Powerbook? How can I tell which way is right side up on the connector that goes into the card? 4. Does anyone have any recommendations on a good place to buy an extra battery? 5. What kind of adaptor (i.e. what name do I look for in a catalogue?) would I buy to insert my SmartMedia camera card into the slot? Can these cards be used to store data from the Powerbook like you would a hard drive? Thanks in advance for all your help. Janice -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html PowerBooks list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/ Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
