[EMAIL PROTECTED] answered some powerbook 5300 Questions, and I'd like to add to these suggestions:
>>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. * However, mine also SOMETIMES starts up when plugged in. It happens after the powerbook has been unplugged for some time. You will need to reset the power manager (someone will post the instructions here) and then keep the powerbook plugged in overnight to recharge the pram battery (which may be dead) and the larger battery. >> 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. * You need to consider that this Panasonic battery is dead. Also, again consider that the pram battery may be dead. People will post symptoms here to help you check these. >> 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. * Firstly, you can flash upgrade this card, and the information is on the global village site. However, for instructions on how to USE the Powerport card itself, you will first need to check that you have both the PCMCIA card and the rectangular black connector cable (dongle/clyde) that came with it. It has one connector for the phone and one for ethernet (check the symbols on the dongle). To get the card to work you will need to have the GV software installed; first version 3.02 for the full install (this should also be on the GV site) and then the 3.06 update. When these are installed, then insert the GV card and its icon will appear on the computer's desktop. Double clicking that icon will give you some help and some options. To use the modem, you need to plug in a phone line cable into the phone line and into the phone symbol on the dongle. The installer will have placed the modem script in your system folder, and you need to select the correct GV script in your modem control panel. To use the ethernet function, you must have an ethernet /crossover cable. You plug this into the ethernet symbol on the dongle and into the hub, or the other computer. Then you need to enable file sharing through the control panel and chooser on both machines, or through the network. >>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). I'd put the PCMCIA card into the slot before you start up the 5300, and have the ethernet cable in place and connected to both machines before you start them. >>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 KB and 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. *I do keep my PCMCIA card in the slot all of the time, because either I wish to connect to the internet and need the modem, or I wish to connect to the network. I have even had two cards in the slots, but there is heat generated, so use the card and see how hot your setup becomes. Then you can decide when to remove it. >>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. There is human figure on the top side and there should be two arrows pointing to the right. This slightly smaller end slides into the computer's PCMCIA slot. Push it in firmly. >> 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, >OWC or Smalldogs occasionally have specials on them, or macvizions. *I bought mine (a rechargeable one) on ebay recently and was very pleased with it. Be sure to read the product descriptions carefully. Reputable companies, as well as individuals with very good feedback ratings, are offering these batteries. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 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