Re: Blank disks not recognized

2005-03-28 Thread Patrick Lum
This is a new problem for me -- I've never seen it before. Whenever I insert a blank disk in my PowerBook (Pismo) or in my external QueFire burner, it is not recognized. Have you checked your system preferences? In CDs and DVDs you can set the action your Mac takes when you insert a blank

iBook 700 MHz G3, Screen Spanning Dr. and PowerPoint 2004

2005-01-27 Thread Patrick Lum
I've spent a couple of days trying to get a dual screen presentation running using PowerPoint 2004 on an company owned iBook 700MHz G3 using the current version of Screen Spanning Dr. (0.32?) and an LCD projector. 99% of the time, the second screen works exactly as expected. So far, it is

FYI: Hard Drive crash, 17 Al Book

2004-06-19 Thread Patrick Lum
This is not a rant or complaint, but rather a point of information for anyone that might be keeping track. My 14 month old 17 Aluminum PowerBook had a Hard Drive crash. Luckily? I purchased AppleCare. The procedure is basically direct replacement of the HD. There is no option to upgrade my 60

Re: Share2bluetooth on P800 ?

2004-04-19 Thread Patrick Lum
I have not used share2bluetooth, but have you read this document from Apple: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=151415 Additionally, in most cases, you must contact your service provider to enable the feature. On Apr 19, 2004, at 9:30 AM, G-Books wrote: i just found a software

The WARNING! messages

2003-06-12 Thread Patrick Lum
I am an Earthlink subscriber and it worked for me. In fact, I followed the instructions and it worked so well for me that I forgot about it and was wondering what all these posts were about. So, as we search for a solution, it may be of note that although I am an Earthlink subscriber, I access

Bluetooth Mouse for 17 PowerBook

2003-06-11 Thread Patrick Lum
Being somewhat responsible for the current mouse debate, I really want to reiterate the point I was trying to make. One button, two buttons, scroll wheel or not... the really cool reason I am using Microsoft's Bluetooth mouse is that I get wireless functionality without having to use an

17 PowerBook

2003-06-09 Thread Patrick Lum
On Jan 9, I sold the 15 I got on Dec 18 so I could buy and wait until April 7 for my 17 PowerBook. There really isn't anything bad about this machine. Occasionally, airport security doesn't have a plastic tray large enough to fit the PowerBook. And, you probably won't be able to use your old