Re: Tracing hot keys
Dan is right: the standard stuff is built in, and Grab adds things like timed screenshots. You can look in Apple Help at topics Shortcuts for taking pictures of the screen and Taking pictures of your screen with Grab (that’s the names in Tiger). They suggest converting the tiff pictures with Preview. Geke -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Right group for questions about exporting from G4 QS to a Macbook SL
On Apr 29, 2010, at 7:48 PM, dorayme wrote: On Mar 9, 7:53 am, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Mar 8, 2010, at 2:44 PM, dorayme wrote: Thanks *very much* for this, just what I wanted to know! Good, one less thing to worry about then. Also, if your needs for Windows programs don't include gaming-type performance, consider getting the open source VirtualBox instead of one of the commercial VM systems. http://www.virtualbox.org/ I'm using it at home and it's quite good. I began using it today. It takes only about a quarter of a 20 LCD widescreen? Is there some way to make it bigger? Is this limitation also something that Fusion and Parallels have? In Virtual Box, you make the Windows screen larger by increasing the screen resolution inside of Windows (right-click on the Windows desktop and choose Properties Settings) Here's mine http://dbdev2.pharmacy.arizona.edu/miscjunk/vbox_screen.png In windows it's set to 1152 x 864, and this is my 20 imac's main screen (which is set to 1680x1050) VMWare and Parallels will automatically reset the Windows screen resolution when you resize the window on the Mac. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Tracing hot keys
On Apr 29, 8:28 pm, Cliff Rediger redicl...@yahoo.com wrote: Is there a way to trace the hot keys to the app. ? On Apr 29, 8:45 pm, Michael G.M. michaelgm717...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe this is Snapz ProX? I have Snapz ProX installed. sweet app and very useful for motion screen capture but not the app in this case, different hot keys. On Apr 29, 8:42 pm, Brian Christmas b...@tpg.com.au wrote: Onyx (under the Parameters/General menu) can alter the built in screen capture to a wide range of formats. I personally use PNG. Santa got it right. Since I have Onyx I found the settings. Had mine to .jpg and this explains why on my intimate's iBook it makes .png s On Apr 30, 6:09 am, Geke gevangaste...@googlemail.com wrote: You can look in Apple Help at topics Shortcuts for taking pictures of the screen Also a good link, thanks Geke, as some variations on the commans- shift-4 capture option. Still I wonder how to reach the picture format setting without Onyx? Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. Cliff -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: File Recovery
On Apr 29, 2010, at 9:09 PM, Cliff Rediger wrote: My SuperDuper settings call for smart update which mimics the complete backup option so all files not on the original drive must have been erased, and thoroughly. On Apr 29, 8:42 pm, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: I don't think your hypothesis is correct. I've used both SuperDuper and Data Rescue. ,,, I don't believe that SuperDuper would have taken the time to zero all data on the HD unless you specified this in a preference beforehand. Thanks for that thorough response Kris. I guess part of my trouble is that I'm not sure what happened. Typically, I back up my boot drive to another drive that I take with me when I travel along with the 1 TB drive. Regrettably, I didn't look at the SD settings (this drive to that drive), but, did note that it was taking a long time to smart update. Still, I figured this was because I hadn't backed up for weeks, and I don't recall it taking an hour or two. I may have booted the TB drive when setting up, not sure. But, almost certainly didn't do anything else. Also, to correctly use Data Rescue you'd need access to another clean HD. I understand this and figure(d) I'll need another TB drive to recover. While you may be able to compile a list of recoverable files using a smaller HD, That's what I thought and hoped. But I don't see anything in the recoverable files that look like my lost files. I still think there SHOULD be MANY recoverable files using Data Rescue At your prompt, I'm going to look again UNLESS the HD was zeroed, and zeroing a 1TB HD is a fairly long process that's not normally part of a SuperDuper backup. right. Thank you Cliff -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Tracing hot keys
On Apr 30, 2010, at 3:04 PM, Cliff Rediger wrote: Still I wonder how to reach the picture format setting without Onyx? It's a Terminal command: http://www.ehow.com/how_4549496_change-default-graphic-screenshot-format.html Onyx is easier for the average guy, Terminal is easier for the geeky guy. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Unique database?
On Apr 29, 8:55 pm, Nestamicky nestami...@gmail.com wrote: I want to be able to say, yes, I have that CD and can confirm if a particular song is on a particular CD. Eventually, this will all be placed in a database. So next time I search for: Jimi Hendrix, I will get a list of all the CDs in the database. You might look at Disktracker: http://www.portents.com/disktracker/ Fred -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: File Recovery
On Apr 29, 8:42 pm, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: In my experience, Data Rescue is very thorough, and ALWAYS finds old files unless the HD has be reformatted or zeroed. Kris, my report was base on running only the DR Quick Scan Your comments reminded me that I had other DR options, and I tried the DR Deleted Files Scan. It promised a 13+ hour run, so I'm postponing until I get back home. Then, there's also the Thorough Scan option. So, thanks for the imput and encouragement. I'm hopeful again. And, yes, it's a lesson learned. Cliff -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
No apple dvd player
here's one of things that I should know where to look for, but I'm stumped I have no Apple DVD Player in the applications folder where it should be. (Leopard 10.5.8), how can I get it? Jeff (and yes, I've recently added an optical drive to this MDD dual 1.42) Jeffrey Engle macgu...@gmail.com Model Name: Power Mac G4 Model Identifier: PowerMac3,6 Processor Name: PowerPC G4 (3.3) Processor Speed: 1.42 GHz Number Of CPUs: 2 L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB L3 Cache (per CPU): 2 MB Memory: 2 GB Bus Speed:167 MHz Boot ROM Version: 4.6.0f1 Serial Number (system): XB3130D0NP3 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: No apple dvd player
On Apr 30, 2010, at 6:17 PM, Jeffrey Engle wrote: here's one of things that I should know where to look for, but I'm stumped I have no Apple DVD Player in the applications folder where it should be. (Leopard 10.5.8), how can I get it? Jeff (and yes, I've recently added an optical drive to this MDD dual 1.42) Use spotlight to find it. It somehow got moved. Or reinstall the system?? John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: No apple dvd player
On Apr 30, 2010, at 6:19 PM, John Carmonne wrote: On Apr 30, 2010, at 6:17 PM, Jeffrey Engle wrote: here's one of things that I should know where to look for, but I'm stumped I have no Apple DVD Player in the applications folder where it should be. (Leopard 10.5.8), how can I get it? Jeff (and yes, I've recently added an optical drive to this MDD dual 1.42) Use spotlight to find it. It somehow got moved. Or reinstall the system?? John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP John, reinstalling the system isn't really an option.. I think what happened was the OS was installed from another dvd drive and somehow the installer saw there was no dvd drive and left it off of the install. I know there's a way of using a piece of software to install it from the leopard install disk, but I forget the name of it off the top of my head. sounds like pacifier Jeff -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: No apple dvd player
On Apr 30, 2010, at 9:27 PM, Jeffrey Engle wrote: On Apr 30, 2010, at 6:19 PM, John Carmonne wrote: On Apr 30, 2010, at 6:17 PM, Jeffrey Engle wrote: here's one of things that I should know where to look for, but I'm stumped I have no Apple DVD Player in the applications folder where it should be. (Leopard 10.5.8), how can I get it? Jeff (and yes, I've recently added an optical drive to this MDD dual 1.42) Use spotlight to find it. It somehow got moved. Or reinstall the system?? John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP John, reinstalling the system isn't really an option.. I think what happened was the OS was installed from another dvd drive and somehow the installer saw there was no dvd drive and left it off of the install. I know there's a way of using a piece of software to install it from the leopard install disk, but I forget the name of it off the top of my head. sounds like pacifier Jeff How about Pacifist?? Chuck Davis -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: No apple dvd player
On Apr 30, 2010, at 9:27 PM, Jeffrey Engle wrote: On Apr 30, 2010, at 6:19 PM, John Carmonne wrote: On Apr 30, 2010, at 6:17 PM, Jeffrey Engle wrote: here's one of things that I should know where to look for, but I'm stumped I have no Apple DVD Player in the applications folder where it should be. (Leopard 10.5.8), how can I get it? Jeff (and yes, I've recently added an optical drive to this MDD dual 1.42) Use spotlight to find it. It somehow got moved. Or reinstall the system?? John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP John, reinstalling the system isn't really an option.. I think what happened was the OS was installed from another dvd drive and somehow the installer saw there was no dvd drive and left it off of the install. I know there's a way of using a piece of software to install it from the leopard install disk, but I forget the name of it off the top of my head. sounds like pacifier Jeff Pacifist at: http://www.charlessoft.com/ Good Luck -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: No apple dvd player
On Apr 30, 2010, at 8:17 PM, Jeffrey Engle wrote: here's one of things that I should know where to look for, but I'm stumped I have no Apple DVD Player in the applications folder where it should be. (Leopard 10.5.8), how can I get it? Jeff (and yes, I've recently added an optical drive to this MDD dual 1.42) If you don't have a supported DVD drive the OS X installer doesn't install DVD Player. Insert your Leopard Install DVD and use Pacifist to install DVD Player separately. Personally, I don't like Apple DVD Player. It automatically plays DVDs in it's default state, which I don't like. I like using VLC to play DVDs because it can play virtually any DVD irrespective of the region of the DVD which means we don't need region free firmware for our DVD units any longer, they can all play any region DVDs irrespective of how the optical drive is set. It would be rare to have a non-region 1 DVD in America, but it's possible, and would be a big disadvantage to Apple DVD Player since it can only play region 1 DVDs (assuming your DVD unit is set to region 1 as it normally would be). -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: No apple dvd player
On Apr 30, 2010, at 6:34 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Apr 30, 2010, at 8:17 PM, Jeffrey Engle wrote: here's one of things that I should know where to look for, but I'm stumped I have no Apple DVD Player in the applications folder where it should be. (Leopard 10.5.8), how can I get it? Jeff (and yes, I've recently added an optical drive to this MDD dual 1.42) If you don't have a supported DVD drive the OS X installer doesn't install DVD Player. Insert your Leopard Install DVD and use Pacifist to install DVD Player separately. Personally, I don't like Apple DVD Player. It automatically plays DVDs in it's default state, which I don't like. I like using VLC to play DVDs because it can play virtually any DVD irrespective of the region of the DVD which means we don't need region free firmware for our DVD units any longer, they can all play any region DVDs irrespective of how the optical drive is set. It would be rare to have a non-region 1 DVD in America, but it's possible, and would be a big disadvantage to Apple DVD Player since it can only play region 1 DVDs (assuming your DVD unit is set to region 1 as it normally would be). New problem? when I put the leopard install (or any other disk) it won't mount on the desktop or finder it shows up in hardware profile?? hmm.. Jeff -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: No apple dvd player
Sounds like either the power or the IDE cable came loose from the drive or in case of IDE cable could have come loose from the logic board. Or your DVD Drive has gone bad. I would recommend verifying all cables are plugged in correctly. From: Jeffrey Engle macgu...@gmail.com To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, April 30, 2010 9:36:51 PM Subject: Re: No apple dvd player On Apr 30, 2010, at 6:34 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Apr 30, 2010, at 8:17 PM, Jeffrey Engle wrote: here's one of things that I should know where to look for, but I'm stumped I have no Apple DVD Player in the applications folder where it should be. (Leopard 10.5.8), how can I get it? Jeff (and yes, I've recently added an optical drive to this MDD dual 1.42) If you don't have a supported DVD drive the OS X installer doesn't install DVD Player. Insert your Leopard Install DVD and use Pacifist to install DVD Player separately. Personally, I don't like Apple DVD Player. It automatically plays DVDs in it's default state, which I don't like. I like using VLC to play DVDs because it can play virtually any DVD irrespective of the region of the DVD which means we don't need region free firmware for our DVD units any longer, they can all play any region DVDs irrespective of how the optical drive is set. It would be rare to have a non-region 1 DVD in America, but it's possible, and would be a big disadvantage to Apple DVD Player since it can only play region 1 DVDs (assuming your DVD unit is set to region 1 as it normally would be). New problem? when I put the leopard install (or any other disk) it won't mount on the desktop or finder it shows up in hardware profile?? hmm.. Jeff --You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: No apple dvd player
On Apr 30, 2010, at 6:47 PM, Albert Carter wrote: Sounds like either the power or the IDE cable came loose from the drive or in case of IDE cable could have come loose from the logic board. Or your DVD Drive has gone bad. I would recommend verifying all cables are plugged in correctly. well, that's what I thought it opens/closes fine too... checked cables ..nice and tight.. all looks ok, I'm guessing it's a bad drive. Jeff -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: No apple dvd player
On Apr 30, 2010, at 9:04 PM, Jeffrey Engle wrote: well, that's what I thought it opens/closes fine too... checked cables ..nice and tight.. all looks ok, I'm guessing it's a bad drive. I think you should try a Safe Boot (hold Shift key at boot) to delete all the cache files, and then restart normally. It may work after that? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: No apple dvd player
On Apr 30, 2010, at 7:11 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Apr 30, 2010, at 9:04 PM, Jeffrey Engle wrote: well, that's what I thought it opens/closes fine too... checked cables ..nice and tight.. all looks ok, I'm guessing it's a bad drive. I think you should try a Safe Boot (hold Shift key at boot) to delete all the cache files, and then restart normally. It may work after that? Hmm, good idea... a pram reset might not be a bad idea either. Thanks, Kris -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
APC UPS?
Recently the power to my wife's Mac has been simply going out at random odd times. When I check the APC UPS it's OFF(?) -It's not using the APC software or attached via USB for it to be software related. I got this UPS around 5 years ago, and the replace battery light isn't 'Red' indicating the battery needs replacement. However, I wonder if the old UPS is finally nearing retirement and needs a new battery anyway or simply a new replacement UPS altogether. I've read online you can get suitable replacement batteries for UPS' @ BatteriesPlus... Anyone have any experience with these things and suggestions and buying tips? TIA!!! :-) Mike -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: No apple dvd player
On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 9:34 PM, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: If you don't have a supported DVD drive the OS X installer doesn't install DVD Player. If that's true it does not make any sense to me. First, I rarely ever use the DVD player to play a DVD which is in the optical drive. Usually I have the ISO of the DVD on my hard drive and OS X very conveniently mounts it which allows me to play it with DVD player. So DVD player is still of value (to me) even if there is no optical drive attached to the system. Second, if you don't have an optical drive, how did you get OS X installed in the first place? (Yes, you can extract the install media to a DMG image and install from that, but how many folks actually bother to do that? Would it really be worth the trouble to modify the OS X install process to mess with such a nit?) -irrationally confused john -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: APC UPS?
Well, after some froogling and some thought I went ahead and ordered a new Opti-UPS from newegg's. All the best, -Mike -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: APC UPS?
Michael, They say UPS's are good for about 3 years max. I've often used them for longer though. When I checked getting a new battery it seemed the battery cost as much (with shipping) as just buying a new APC. You can try a new battery, I'd be interested in your experience. Could the replace battery light be burned out? Just a wild guess. I may have had a flaky one, I don't quite remember. One that seemed to come and go. It was ancient, I replaced it altogether. Good luck! On Apr 30, 2010, at 10:30 PM, Michael G.M. wrote: Recently the power to my wife's Mac has been simply going out at random odd times. When I check the APC UPS it's OFF(?) -It's not using the APC software or attached via USB for it to be software related. Anne Keller Smith Down to Earth Web Design Intel iMac 2.4gHz Core 2 Duo 1GB RAM, 250GB Hard Drive, OS 10.5.5 Intel iMac 2.66gHz Core 2 Duo 2GB RAM, 264GB Hard Drive, OS 10.5.6 G4 Quicksilver 733mHz Tower 896 MB RAM, 40 GB hard drive, OS 10.4.11 mailto:earth...@ptd.net http://www.downtoearthweb.com -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: APC UPS?
I've got a Tripp-Lite model that I've replaced the battery in twice now. I didn't really keep records, though I suppose I might be able to find when I paid for the batteries, but think they have lasted 2 to 3 years each. Of course, both times, I didn't know the battery had failed till we had a power outage and the UPS didn't work. Each time, I found a battery on eBay, replaced the battery (one screw to open the case, slide battery out disconnect two color coded leads, then reverse to install) and was back in use. The APC models I've had didn't seem as easy to get into, so I've never replaced a battery in one of those. On 4/30/10 11:53 PM, Anne Keller-Smith earth...@ptd.net wrote: Michael, They say UPS's are good for about 3 years max. I've often used them for longer though. When I checked getting a new battery it seemed the battery cost as much (with shipping) as just buying a new APC. You can try a new battery, I'd be interested in your experience. Could the replace battery light be burned out? Just a wild guess. I may have had a flaky one, I don't quite remember. One that seemed to come and go. It was ancient, I replaced it altogether. Good luck! On Apr 30, 2010, at 10:30 PM, Michael G.M. wrote: Recently the power to my wife's Mac has been simply going out at random odd times. When I check the APC UPS it's OFF(?) -It's not using the APC software or attached via USB for it to be software related. Anne Keller Smith Down to Earth Web Design Intel iMac 2.4gHz Core 2 Duo 1GB RAM, 250GB Hard Drive, OS 10.5.5 Intel iMac 2.66gHz Core 2 Duo 2GB RAM, 264GB Hard Drive, OS 10.5.6 G4 Quicksilver 733mHz Tower 896 MB RAM, 40 GB hard drive, OS 10.4.11 mailto:earth...@ptd.net http://www.downtoearthweb.com -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: APC UPS?
On Apr 30, 2010, at 8:53 PM, Anne Keller-Smith wrote: Michael, They say UPS's are good for about 3 years max. I've often used them for longer though. When I checked getting a new battery it seemed the battery cost as much (with shipping) as just buying a new APC. They're expensive that way, but as Michael said, you can get 'em at Batteries Plus if there's one nearby I may have had a flaky one, I don't quite remember. One that seemed to come and go. It was ancient, I replaced it altogether. We've found, in general APC UPS'es will last through two , sometimes three battery packs before something else dies and they need replacing; this is based on a bunch of 'em sitting in phone closets, which are not the best places. These are their better grade SmartUPS and such, not the consumer Back-UPS units. -- Bruce Johnson Wherever you go, there you are B. Banzai, PhD -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: APC UPS?
Jack Countryman wrote: I've got a Tripp-Lite model that I've replaced the battery in twice now. I didn't really keep records, though I suppose I might be able to find when I paid for the batteries, but think they have lasted 2 to 3 years each. Of course, both times, I didn't know the battery had failed till we had a power outage and the UPS didn't work. Each time, I found a battery on eBay, replaced the battery (one screw to open the case, slide battery out disconnect two color coded leads, then reverse to install) and was back in use. The APC models I've had didn't seem as easy to get into, so I've never replaced a battery in one of those. Thank you both for your time and contribution, Jack and Anne. Now that's not bad budgeting. I admire you, Jack. I wasn't interested enough to get a replacement battery for the APC - The cost is too close to a new w/ free shipping (Which I got). Plus, I have no idea how long the replacement will last and if it doesn't have the reports that it would last as long as the manufacturer's new one I figure: Why not buy a new one anyway? The APC was showing odd signs I didn't consider until now, like it was beeping sometimes and of course, the power has been going out a couple times every couple weeks. Anyway, thank you! Lots more gardening ahead in my yard! -Mike -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
