Re: Pismo Power Jack

2006-02-15 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
and beautiful. gladys pérez-almiroty [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 15/02/06 16:49, Frank Cornew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm about to dig into my Pismo to resolder the power jack to the sound card. If I can locate a new style power jack, would the pismo work with the new powerbook power

something stupid

2005-11-09 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
good night to all: i am embarased to admit to it but i did something very stupid while installing tiger in my pismo and i erased all the data pertaining the only user, namely me. i thought: no big deal. i'' reinstal from the external hd. to my horror, the hd failed and all the data is lost.

Re: something stupid

2005-11-09 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
simple enough, but how do i resurrect the erased data? what do i tell data rescue to look for? if you want email me directly. i don't want to be embarrassed any further ;-) gladys pérez-almiroty [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Nov 10, 2005, at 12:03 AM, Tom Ethen wrote: Since

ti book

2005-07-25 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
good morning to all: my friend has a ti book 500 and all of a sudden she is experiencing a loss of wireless signal. she used to be able to work on her computer having the modem in the next room without any problem. not any more. frequently she has partial or complete loss of signal. her

Re: ti book

2005-07-25 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
brian: thanks for your fast answer! her modem does not provide for channel changing, so that is out. i will check the antena. you could have something there, and who knows, maybe somebody has a signal that is interfering with hers. is that possible? he lives in a building- concrete all

ot noise canceling/isolating headsets

2005-06-21 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
buenas noches: i am in the market to buy a replacement to my trusty bose noise canceling headsets. they are too bulky and i want to lighten the load. i travel by airplane for work, so noise canceling/isolation is a must. i am looking at the sony mdr-nc11 fontopia, etymotic er-6i, sure e4c,

Re: WiFi

2005-06-21 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
dave: a while ago i installed a belkin card in my aunt's lombard. it only works in os x, not in 9, but she is very pleased with it and has had no problems. hope it helps. g On Jun 22, 2005, at 12:03 AM, David Rodriguez wrote: Hi list members, Well I guess this is my maiden post on this

Re: RAM for Powerbook - best not cheapest

2005-06-15 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
i have bought ram from owc over the years without any problems. g On Jun 15, 2005, at 11:08 PM, Timothy Luoma wrote: I'd like to max out the RAM on my Powerbook (15 / 1.5GHz). http://www.crucial.com/store/ListParts.asp?mfr=Applemodel=PowerBook +G4+1%2E5GHz+%2815%2Dinch+Display%29 lists

Re:

2005-06-14 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
no, just me. On Jun 14, 2005, at 1:44 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gladys, Hmm, do you have multiple user accounts on that Pismo? Scott Subject: Re: tiger, pismo and hp Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 17:36:05 -0400 scott: i went from 10.3.9 to 10.4.1. i repaired preferences before and after the

can't post - was tiger pismo and hp

2005-06-14 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
in response to luis: i already tried uninstalling and installing again, both form the disk and downloading from the website. it didn't work. last night i found out from apple's website that the software support for this printer is built in into tiger. go figure! according to apple it is

my mistake

2005-06-14 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
sorry:i must have been more tired than i think. the previous message is wrong. the information comes from hp, not apple. here's the link: http://h2.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp? locale=en_UStaskId=115prodSeriesId=360489prodTypeId=18972objectID=c0 0317516 -- G-Books is

Re: windows characters (can't post to list)

2005-06-14 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
the problem is when i reply to messages. On Jun 14, 2005, at 4:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2) You must send messages from the same email address that you registered with when you joined the list. Hope that also helps. Scott -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and...

Re: tiger, pismo and hp

2005-06-13 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
scott: i went from 10.3.9 to 10.4.1. i repaired preferences before and after the install. in panther you had the usb option, but in tiger all i am getting is the hp ip option. the printer is not recognized. on the other had, the samsung laser works perfectly. i tried the linix drivers

tiget, pismo and hp

2005-06-12 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
hi to all: i hae just installed tiger in my pismo- 30gb hd, 768 ram 500 proc., and i am having problems with my hp all in one printer. i downloaded the drivers again from hp website to no avail. when i try to add a printer the only option i get is hp ip printing. my printer model psc 1315

Re: IPOD

2005-06-11 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
just unmount it by taking the icon from the desktop to the trash or use the icon to the bottom right that looks like an arrow with an ipod. g Hi all, I just bought a 20 gig Ipod and it updated as soon as I plugged it in Itunes says that the update is complete but the ipod says do not

Re: Opinion wanted

2005-05-23 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
frank: i had one of those from the time they came out. they are worth their price in platinum! it saved me from a not-too-careful friend. g On May 23, 2005, at 2:53 PM, JF Arotxa wrote: A cheap suggestion to protect your ibook in the future is to buy one of those keyboard protectors (e.g.,

Re: Opinion wanted

2005-05-19 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
laurent: since you have the expertise, why don't you try to fix it yourself. from what i read, you need a motherboard and everything else seems to be working fine. have you checked the proces for those on ebay/swap list vs apple quote? how about an other repair company? good luck. g On May

Re: Pismo AC adapter shape, type?

2005-04-23 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
can you use it with the plug adapter? there was one made a while ago, but i don't remember by whom. i got it so i could take only one adapter when carrying my pismo and ibook, g On Apr 23, 2005, at 3:35 AM, Malcolm Cornelius wrote: Hello, Can a Pismo 400 mhz run on the 45w square white power

Re: Installing OS X on Lombard

2005-01-16 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
i recently installed os 10.3 in my aunt's lombard and had similar problems. what i did was use the original ram chip only during the installation and then put the other module in. the book is working w/out any problems. i then upgraded to 10.3.7 with both modules and had no problems. g On Jan

Re: Installing OS X on Lombard

2005-01-16 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
, the original chip is only 64 MB and that turned out not to be enough to get a 10.2 install (10.0.3 does work as I found out a few minutes ago). Peter Op 16-jan-05 om 16:14 heeft gladys pérez-almiroty het volgende geschreven: i recently installed os 10.3 in my aunt's lombard and had similar problems. what

Re: install 9 on lombard

2004-12-19 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
laurent: i am embarrassed to admit this, but i must. the problem seems to be that classic runs with os9.1 + and i had installed 9.0! once i ran the updaters, the problems started to clear. i want to thank all of you who patiently guided me through the process. gladys On Dec 14, 2004, at 11:08

Re: install 9 on lombard

2004-12-13 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
i used the generic, but i didn't look for that option. see, dumb ;-) On Dec 13, 2004, at 9:35 AM, John McGibney wrote: On the OS9 install CD there should be an option to reformat the drive, make sure it isn't checked. Just update the drivers, this should leave your drive intact. Same goes for

Re: install 9 on lombard

2004-12-13 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
isince i could not install it w/out booting, i installed it booting from the os 9 cd. On Dec 13, 2004, at 6:30 AM, Tim wrote: On Dec 12, 2004, at 8:05 PM, gladys pérez-almiroty wrote: i must be dumb as can be, but i did that and erased everything on the drive! how do i do it so that it doesn't

Re: install 9 on lombard

2004-12-13 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
/04 22:06, gladys pérez-almiroty at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, if, like you said, you did erase everything on the drive, then OS X is gone. Like Tim said, insert the disk and install. That's your only option. Then, if you want OS X, you can install it on the same disk after OS 9 is installed

Re: install 9 on lombard

2004-12-13 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
ok, this is the update: the information on the drive was not erased. for some reason i could not see it. when i tried to install os 9 again, sure enough, the hd shoed up with all its contents. the only problem was that i could not change the startup disk. the option key at startup was

install 9 on lombard

2004-12-12 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
hi to all: a stupid question here: how do i install os 9 on a lombard? i have tried booting form the original disk and installing with no luck, and installing form an os 9 disk. when i boot again it says that the system software on the startup disk only functions on the original media, not if

Re: install 9 on lombard

2004-12-12 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
i must be dumb as can be, but i did that and erased everything on the drive! how do i do it so that it doesn't erase x and just installs 9? g On Dec 12, 2004, at 11:03 AM, Tim wrote: Are you installing it as Classic on OS X? If so, just insert your disk and install. Don't try to copy it from

X on lombard

2004-12-12 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
my thanks to all who told me about the software problem on the lombard. i took out one 256 ram module and was able to install os 10.3 without a problem. afterwards, i installed the chip back and it ran beautifully. just for kicks, i took out the old chip, and left the machine with the new chip

Re: install 9 on lombard

2004-12-12 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
Well, if, like you said, you did erase everything on the drive, then OS X is gone. Like Tim said, insert the disk and install. That's your only option. Then, if you want OS X, you can install it on the same disk after OS 9 is installed. If you want to install each OS independently and would

lombard 10.3

2004-11-29 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
hi: i am trying to upgrade my aunt's lombard. i installed 256 ram in the lower slot and a 60gb 7200 rpm's hd. when i tried to install os 10.3 all went fine up to a point in which the screen turned into a series of static big blue, black and white lines or a pattern of thin lines jumping all

Re: Lombard and OSX?

2004-11-25 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
thanks. i am about to upgrade my aunt's lombard and it is a relief to know it should run without problems. g On Nov 25, 2004, at 8:17 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am running Panther on a 400mhz lombard and it is fine. Video Fine also -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and...

Re: Pismo vs ibook?

2004-09-19 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
john: i have a pismo 500 and an ibook 500. do yourself a favor and go for the pismo. much faster and more versatile. the ibook has a brighter screen and is smaller, but i still like my pismo better. both run x.3.5 no problem. g On Sep 19, 2004, at 6:13 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm in

Re: bluetooth no longer working

2004-09-05 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
the blue tooth adapter is connected to a hub usually, not directly to the computer. On Sep 5, 2004, at 12:18 AM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: What is this hub that you're talking about? As far as I know, Bluetooth doesn't need a hub... -Laurent. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/

bloototh noo longer working

2004-09-04 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
hi: something weird happened and my computer no longer recognizes neither the apple wireless mouse nor the apple wireless keyboard. i changed the bluetooth plug to a different hub, known working, but nothing. i am running 10.3.5. tia! gladys -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/

bluetooth no longer working

2004-09-04 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
sorry for the spelling! i must be more tired than i thought! g On Sep 5, 2004, at 12:02 AM, Gladys Pérez-Almiroty wrote: hi: something weird happened and my computer no longer recognizes neither the apple wireless mouse nor the apple wireless keyboard. i changed the bluetooth plug to a different

Re: bluetooth no longer working

2004-09-04 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
it was working in the hub, i changed it to an other hub in a port known to be working, and to the computer itself. could the adapter be faulty even though the light is on? ii am using the new belkin hub that has 7 ports. On Sep 5, 2004, at 12:40 AM, larry Zasitko wrote: I would think that he

Re: ibook SE

2004-08-31 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
yes, if it is graphite color it is an se. what speed? i gave mine to my mom and it is holding strong. g On Aug 31, 2004, at 5:58 AM, goodidea wrote: Hello all, I am new to this list and have a simple question: someone has given me an Ibook and I am trying to determine if it is an Ibook SE. The

ot: new scanner and os 9 after X

2004-07-17 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
hi to all: i am in the market for a new scanner. i would like a compact one, but quality goes before size. i use os 10.3.4 in an ibook 500, pismo and cube. i want to make an album from pictures from a recent trip with my mom, so photo quality would be a plus, but i have photoshop 7 so i could

Re: OS 10.3.3

2004-03-16 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
ditto. g On Mar 16, 2004, at 6:20 PM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: On 16/03/04 17:15, Dr. John Pullyblank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, So 10.3.3 is out with new Safari and other goodies. I have upgraded and so far so good, although my life has not changed. I keep AOL around for no really good

Re: OS 10.3.3

2004-03-16 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
mike: isn't the lacie supposed to read/write +/- format? if so, then it might just be the drive itself. g On Mar 16, 2004, at 7:54 PM, kochkodin wrote: LikewiseEXCEPT.. It says that DVD Player will now recognise DVD+R disks...NOT on my iMac SE 400(Graphite)...It spits it out like vinegar

Re: OS 10.3.3

2004-03-16 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
interesting! i was seriously considering buying one. what do you thing of the unit? worth it? g On Mar 16, 2004, at 9:41 PM, K wrote: Gladys Pérez-Almiroty wrote: mike: isn't the lacie supposed to read/write +/- format? if so, then it might just be the drive itself. g On Mar 16, 2004, at 7:54

Re: VPC on a g4 12inch..

2004-03-14 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
jason: if you don't mean games, cads, or the like, but just basic software, it will be ok. slow, but you can live with it. i am more familiar with vps 5 running windows 98. i have been told not to do xp, and i have taken it by faith. hope it helps, gladys On Mar 15, 2004, at 12:11 AM, Jason R

ot? usb2-firewire

2004-01-06 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
hi: i just got a panasonic dvd camcorder, very nice, but it has only usb2, no fire wire that i would need for imovie. of course, the software included is not compatible. any suggestions? well, besides an email to panasonic ;-) can i use an other software? is there a way to use usb2 with imovie?

Re: Pismo Memory?

2004-01-06 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
congratulations on your pismo! upgrading memory is easy. i suggest that you look into the 512 chips. write to me if you need help. g On martes, enero 6, 2004, at 05:05 pm, John Collins wrote: My new to me Pismo has 256 Mb of memory in the J1 slot and J2 is empty. I think there is a difference

Re: Pismo HD question

2003-11-24 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
i have 2 of those, one in a pismo 500. very quiet and no problems so far. gladys On Monday, November 24, 2003, at 08:54 PM, DPrice wrote: IBM Hitachi Travelstar 40GNX 20GB ATA-5 2.5in 5400 rpm mobile drive -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronics

Re: Cloning to a new computer

2003-07-20 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
meg: i just recently cloned my entire hd using personal backup without problems. i found it easy and faster than i expected. only have a problem, although i don't know if it is related, with mail not being able to append to outbox, thus i can't sent messages. g On domingo, julio 20, 2003, at

Re: airport card

2003-05-29 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
yes, the first one was the pismo. g On Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at 05:47 PM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: Will the Apple PCMCIA Airport card work in the 1998 Wallstreet Powerbook? Ted It won't because the Apple AirPort card doesn't come with an antenna and relies on internal antennas that were

pismo screen problem

2003-03-29 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
hi: i have a pismo 500 os 10.2.4 and have on and off seen this happen. i leave the machine in sleep and when it wakes up the image in the screen is jumping, like an old tv where the horizontal has gone wrong. if i restart the machine it goes away. today restarting didn't do the trick, but

Re: UK Pismo pals

2003-02-04 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
hi:i do have a pismo, but i am in puerto rico. oddly enough, i go to london about once a month! i just got a battery in the us for $139, but then saw it posted for $102! happy i was not. if i find it i will send the addy to you. i just replaced the hd w/a travelstar 5400 40 gb hd. to tell you

Re: Reviving Pismo Battery?

2003-01-24 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
I have left my spare battery out of my Pismo for much longer than three months. It should recharge once I plug in my adapter and let it sit in the bay, no? Donald donald: i don't want to sound like a party pooper, but i did the same thing and my battery is dead as a doornail. i even tried a

Re: IBM Travelstar 40GNX 40GB

2003-01-04 Thread gladys pérez-almiroty
on it but it was only 4200rpm so this drive being only $15 more or so ... well, I am returning the 4200rpm drive to Dell [which wouldn't format anyway]. Thanks again as I am better off for it. David Gladys Pérez-Almiroty -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp

Re: New Pismo Owner - G4, Upgrade Questions

2002-12-30 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
congratulations! i also recently got a pismo. i had a lombard before and would love to hear what you find out, of course, if you don't mind. g On Monday, December 30, 2002, at 12:33 PM, Stephen Bright wrote: Hello, I am a new Pismo 400MHz/256/10 GB/DVD owner ($700) and this is my first post

Re: Pismo upgrade

2002-12-23 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
no problems? that sounds wonderful. i am waiting for a higher speed bump. i have a pismo 500. g On Monday, December 23, 2002, at 02:56 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been using the upgrade since 10th October On Mon, 23 Dec 2002 01:27:48 -0400, Gladys Pérez-Almiroty [EMAIL PROTECTED] said

Re: Pismo upgrade

2002-12-22 Thread Gladys Pérez-Almiroty
how long have you been using it? gladys On Monday, December 23, 2002, at 01:26 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Using PPC Checker my version reads as: Power PC 7410, (Nitro, Rev 1.4), Low power G4, PVR= 0x800C1104 -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and...