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  1. mvallance

    Grammatik question

    Hello. This software goes back a while... circa 1993. Grammatik by Novell Inc. I can open it on my PowerBook G3 running OS9, but one feature does not work; i.e., the tree diagrams of parsed sentences. The error message sates: "Can't open morphological dictionary." Does anyone still have this...
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    PowerBook G3 OS 9: folders won't open

    Hello. I hope all are well. I started my PowerBook G3 today and for some reason the folders won't open when I double click :-( I restarted the PowerBook but same problem. I have not installed anything since my last use 3 days ago. Is there a solution? Thank you.
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    Stylewriter 2400 orange light

    Hi. I have a simple question: is the Stylewriter 2400 orange light indicating  a specific problem?  I have added a new ink cartridge, cleaned with alcohol, the PowerBook 1400c connects  BUT cannot print due to the orange light. What could be the error? Thank you. 
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    Grammatik (WordPerfect)

    Hi. Does anyone here remember WordPerfect’s Mac Grammatik circa 1994? I have a copy installed on my Powerbook 1400, OS 8.5,  and it works a treat for statistics and readability.  However, it will not open a  parse tree as that function is greyed out in the menu bar. Any ideas?  This is  a...
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    MS Word 2001 question

    Hi. I have a Lombard G3 running OS 9.1 with MS Word 2001.  In the Word File drop down menu I can see a list of previous document names from previous owner. The docs have been deleted. How do I remove this list? Thank you.
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    PowerBook G3 Lombard keys 3 - E - D - C are not functioning.

    I have a PowerBook G3 Lombard. I replaced the Japanese keyboard with a US keyboard. Unfortunately, on the US keyboard the keys 3 - E - D - C are not functioning.  The Japanese keyboard is fine.  The US keyboard appears to be physically fine - clean, keys are responsive, no kinks on the...
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    Powerbook 1400c time reset (internal battery?)

    Hello. I  am really enjoying my newly acquired  PowerBook 1400c. However, each time I unplug the power, its time resets to early 20th century :-( Searching the Forums this appears to be due a dead internal battery. Is this assumption true and, if so, can the battery be replaced? Thank you...
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    Newton Connection Utilities

    Hello. I have a basic question.  I wish to connect my PowerBook 1400c / OS8.5 to my Newton 2 via Newton Connection Utilities 2.0. The obstacle is how to de-select my Stylewriter II printer in the Chooser so that I stop getting the message 'serial port in use' when trying to connect the Newton...
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    PowerBook 1400c Internet access possible?

    Hello. Hope you are all well. I have bought a terrific PowerBook 1400c with interchangeable floppy / CD-R drives. I installed OS 8.5. Thinking aloud here ... is it possible to connect this Powerbook to the Internet? 
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    How to reset password in OS8.6 and Powerbook540c

    Hi. Hope all are safe.  I have forgotten my password as it has been a long time since I needed to use it. I wish  to reset my password in OS8.6 on my Powerbook540c. I am using AppleTalk to connect my 'new' Powerbook 1400c to the 540c.  How can I reset my password please?
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    PowerBook 1400c/166 battery percentage

    Hello. How can I see the PowerBook 1400c/166 battery percentage?  I have a charging signal icon but no percentage.  The Control Strip does not show any movement. I guess the battery is not charging ... or holding its charge?
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    Powerbook 1400c power plug question

    Hi. Can someone tell me if I can use a PowerBook G3 Lombard power plug on the PowerBook 1400c? From the pictures it looks like it will fit but I am unsure. I have the Lombard power cable/plug but not the 1400c yet so I cannot physically try. Thank you. Michael
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    Battery clamshell iBook

    Probably a silly question, but is it possible to still buy a replacement battery for the clamshell iBook? Thanks.
  14. mvallance

    Mac System 7 ... on an iPad.

    Saw this ... System 7 -- yes, Mac System 7 -- on an iPad.https://namedfork.net/minivmac/Wasn't sure which Forum to post  I haven't tried it but it looks so cool  FYI
  15. mvallance

    USB WiFi stick for clamshell iBook?

    Hi. Has anyone successfully used a USB WiFi stick for clamshell iBook? I obviously want to connect to the latest Airport Extreme but iBook Airport card is older connection (WEP?) but now I need WPA access. Maybe a USB WiFi would work? If so, which model please? Many thanks and love the new...
  16. mvallance

    On Mac OS9 and prior, what is 'open play'?

    On Mac  OS9 and prior, what is "open play"? I cannot open Pod Player because OS 9 cannot find Open Play. Thanks.
  17. mvallance

    Will Airport on clamshell iBook work in OS 8.5?

    Will Airport WiFi on clamshell iBook work in OS 8.5? Thanks.
  18. mvallance

    How do I install OS 8.5 on OS X 10.3 clamshell iBook?

    Hello. I have an iBook G3 clamshell Graphite edition running OS X 10.3. I want to revert back to OS 8.5. I have the CD disk installer (an original). But when I insert the disk I cannot install the OS.  How do I install 8.5 please? Michael =
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    On Mac OS 9 and prior, what is "open play"?

    On Mac  OS9 and prior, what is "open play"? I cannot open Pod Player because OS 9 cannot find Open Play. Thanks.
  20. mvallance

    eMate hinge suddenly stiff and display is not bright

    eMate hinge suddenly stiff and display is not bright Hello. I have had my eMate for 4 years and use it occasionally. After using today it seems the eMate hinge suddenly became stiff and display is not bright. I have searched the forum here and found this .. ==== Perform the hinge fix on it...
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