At 7:49 AM -0700 7/11/02, David R. wrote: >Well now that things have been running smoothly for a few weeks with the >Powerbook 5300cs, I hope to find a few answers that weren't in the manual. >I guess I'll just number them to make things easier for any of you who can >help out. All responses are very much appreciated. > > >1) Generally, how long should a Nimh batter last when in use? I am finding >that I get just about 2 hours use and then it gives me the 10 second >warning. Unfortunately not even able to save a document or quit an app, it >actually shuts down in about one-half second. Not enough time to do a >thing. It is a 1995 Apple batt so it could just be old. Is there a way to >recondition the NiMH battery? I thought I read something somewhere along >the way but for the life of me, I can't find it. If not, are ebay & similar >batteries labeled "new' trustworthy being they could also be a 7 year old >battery that has simply never been used? Is there a 'best' type to watch >for?
I have a PB 5300c. I usually get from 1 to 2 hours on a battery. When I do get a low power warning it is also about 10 seconds to powering off. I don't know if this is a problem with the battery or just the whole power management system. I bought the PB used so I don't know what it was like new. When you get the power warning the best thing to do is to put it to sleep and then change the battery or get it on mains power. Then you can save /quit / whatever. > > >2) How warm should the underside of the pbook be when computer is being >used? Sometimes it seems pretty warm coming from the location of the drive. >Warm as in a little too warm to leave on lap all the time. This is pretty common with many laptops. There have been a number of third party products developed to address this. A pillow works pretty well. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting [EMAIL PROTECTED] "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- 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> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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 Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
