[SLUG] Re: Laptop problem - THANKS
Thanks to Ben and Michael for replies. Managed to find a place to have battery tested this AM ( Sat) - 100% ok, so that means charger is OK also. Tried Laptop plugged into external monitor ( worked ok before) - nothing. Double checked Function keys ( ie Fn-F5 external monitor, Fn-F10 screen on/off) with no results. Appears to me that it's Bios/cpu problem. In to Service Center it goes, when I get chance to drive to Homebush Bay. At least I have eliminated 2 possible excuses/explanations from Service people. Thanks again. Bill Message: 10 Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 19:18:58 +1100 From: Bill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [SLUG] Laptop problem To: slug@slug.org.au Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed Have had my BenQ A32e-V01 for 3 weeks. Suddenly it wont boot - The battery charging light says battery is fully charged and the AC light shows that it is receiving power from the wall-socket, and the power-pack led is lit. I don't even get the Manufacturers logo on-screen so it appears that the bios is not even booting, though every now and again it does boot and run - had it up and in use for 2+ hours this afternoon - immediately after phoning support :( Should the laptop boot:- (1) if the battery is stuffed but still connected to the power-pack which is turned on? (2) if the power-pack is turned on and plugged into the laptop with the battery removed? Phoned BenQ tech support with the usual result of "bring it in for a look". XP Home is installed ( not used), and I have installed Kanotix 2004-04 RC12 which has been running well for nearly 3 weeks. Have "googled" and it seems that with many laptops the battery is controlled by XP utilities. Kanotix also shows battery charge condition. Any enlightenment appreciated. Sorry that this is off topic, but nowhere els to go for advice. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
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Mensagem [Ja pensou emagrecer enquanto dorme? . 63] recebida. Thanks for your e-mail, await for the fast answer. Obrigado pelo contato, aguarde pela rápida resposta. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] Treo 650 on Ubuntu
On Fri, 2005-11-04 at 22:22 +1100, Voytek wrote: > pilot-treofoto.exe > Usage: pilot-treofoto.exe [-p|--port ] [--version] [-q|--quiet] > [-?|--help] [--usage] [-w|--write] > > >Copies Treo foto databases to current directory and >extracts .jpg files from them. hmmm, my Ubuntu pilot-link package only has: [EMAIL PROTECTED] : ~ $ pilot- pilot-addresses pilot-datebook pilot-foto pilot-undelete pilot-archivepilot-dedupe pilot-prcpilot-xfer pilot-clip pilot-file pilot-schlep Where are the .exe's installed from?! > > > pilot-foto.exe > Usage: pilot-foto.exe [-p|--port ] [--version] [-q|--quiet] [-?|--help] > [--usage] [-d|--delete] [--delete-all] [-i|--install] [-l|--list] > [-f|--fetch] [-F|--fetch-all] [-c|--convert] > > >Installs and Fetches Palm 'Foto' Image files >Converts Palm 'Foto' (*.jpg.pdb) Image files to jpg > >Example arguments: > -p /dev/pilot -f > -i MyImage.jpg > -i *.jpg > -f MyImage > -c MyImage.jpg.pdb > > -- > Voytek > -- Simon Wong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] Treo 650 on Ubuntu
> On Thu, 2005-11-03 at 15:53 +1100, Matt Moor wrote: > >> A little googling: http://soft.zoneo.net/Linux/palm_pictures.php >> >> >> I guess the GNOME utilities might bring the photos across too, so you >> might want to do a search for *.jpg.pdb.. > > Unfortunately, the Treo seems to store the all the photos in one library > ImageLib_imageDB.pdb? don't the pilot-link tools do it ? pilot-treofoto.exe Usage: pilot-treofoto.exe [-p|--port ] [--version] [-q|--quiet] [-?|--help] [--usage] [-w|--write] Copies Treo foto databases to current directory and extracts .jpg files from them. pilot-foto.exe Usage: pilot-foto.exe [-p|--port ] [--version] [-q|--quiet] [-?|--help] [--usage] [-d|--delete] [--delete-all] [-i|--install] [-l|--list] [-f|--fetch] [-F|--fetch-all] [-c|--convert] Installs and Fetches Palm 'Foto' Image files Converts Palm 'Foto' (*.jpg.pdb) Image files to jpg Example arguments: -p /dev/pilot -f -i MyImage.jpg -i *.jpg -f MyImage -c MyImage.jpg.pdb -- Voytek -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] Laptop problem
On 11/4/05, Bill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Have had my BenQ A32e-V01 for 3 weeks. It's new with warranty? If so then take it back to supplier/purchaser and have them check if everything else fails. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
Re: [SLUG] Laptop problem
Hi Bill, I'll presume your talking about a laptop here. Sometimes the internal capacitors can overfill (for want of a better term), due to overcharging.. what you can do is remove the power cable and remove the battery. then hold down the ON button for 1-2 minutes (or longer). this drains the capacitors and it may boot again. Another trick is to remove the battery and see if it boots just off the power. this however is a long shot as usually laptops (if it is a laptop) detect/need the battery installed to boot. There is a further trick of attaching a small torch light via a couple of wires to the battery to drain the battery. this is if the battery is overcharged. I haven't done this but I know someone who has. Ben Bill wrote: Have had my BenQ A32e-V01 for 3 weeks. Suddenly it wont boot - The battery charging light says battery is fully charged and the AC light shows that it is receiving power from the wall-socket, and the power-pack led is lit. I don't even get the Manufacturers logo on-screen so it appears that the bios is not even booting, though every now and again it does boot and run - had it up and in use for 2+ hours this afternoon - immediately after phoning support :( Should the laptop boot:- (1) if the battery is stuffed but still connected to the power-pack which is turned on? (2) if the power-pack is turned on and plugged into the laptop with the battery removed? Phoned BenQ tech support with the usual result of "bring it in for a look". XP Home is installed ( not used), and I have installed Kanotix 2004-04 RC12 which has been running well for nearly 3 weeks. Have "googled" and it seems that with many laptops the battery is controlled by XP utilities. Kanotix also shows battery charge condition. Any enlightenment appreciated. Sorry that this is off topic, but nowhere els to go for advice. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
[SLUG] Laptop problem
Have had my BenQ A32e-V01 for 3 weeks. Suddenly it wont boot - The battery charging light says battery is fully charged and the AC light shows that it is receiving power from the wall-socket, and the power-pack led is lit. I don't even get the Manufacturers logo on-screen so it appears that the bios is not even booting, though every now and again it does boot and run - had it up and in use for 2+ hours this afternoon - immediately after phoning support :( Should the laptop boot:- (1) if the battery is stuffed but still connected to the power-pack which is turned on? (2) if the power-pack is turned on and plugged into the laptop with the battery removed? Phoned BenQ tech support with the usual result of "bring it in for a look". XP Home is installed ( not used), and I have installed Kanotix 2004-04 RC12 which has been running well for nearly 3 weeks. Have "googled" and it seems that with many laptops the battery is controlled by XP utilities. Kanotix also shows battery charge condition. Any enlightenment appreciated. Sorry that this is off topic, but nowhere els to go for advice. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
