Thanks Kaldav for filling in some of the gaps, and to fill in a few more I'll add.
Kaldav wrote: >* 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. IIRC, to reset the PowerManager on the PB 5300, remove the main battery and the ac adapter. Press and hold the reset button for 30-60 seconds. The reset button in by the i/o ports on the back. You will have to reset the Date & Time as this also resets the PRAM. If you wish to save the total hours run, use TechTools to save a copy of the PRAM before and then add it back after. A very low total hours _may_ indicate a dead pram battery. It could just indicate a reset PRAM with out a save. If the 5300 has been sitting around for much more that a month, it is very likely that the PRAM battery has discharged completely. They are rechargeable, but they do die. IF, after you have left the 5300 plugged in over night, but that you find that removing the main battery and ac adapter for 10 minutes causes the date to be lost, then the PRAM battery is dead. >> the extra one (Panasonic) does not appear to >>>ever charge, even when left in >> overnight. [snip] >* 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. See above. >* 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, [snip] >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. [snip] Thank you, I forgot how frustrating it waws tofigure that out. [snip] > Then you need to enable file sharing through the >control panel and chooser on both machines, or through the network. [snip] >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. You must also change the AppleTalk CP _everytime_ you insert the GV PC card and want to use it. The AT CP will otherwise revert to default. I leave a alias of the AT CP on the desktop for easy access and as a reminder. I have the GV 56k card and it generates too much heat to be left in all the time,YMMV, so I insert the card only as needed. With Macs you only need the file sharing enabled on the "from" Mac, and the cables can be connected hot. With PCs I have no clue. I have moved over to a Pismo, but the 5300 still has a favored spot in my heart. It was the laptop that I cut my teeth on after coming back to computing. I have even gone so far as to connect to the web by cell phone. There are plenty of 5300 users on this list, with lots of good experience, so enjoy your 5300! Brent -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://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>
