Apple Powerbook3 doesn't boot - help!!

Hi Everyone,
I'm a new apple user since i got this old computer - Apple Powerbook3.
This is the background so far:
I bought the powercord since it came without it. And i connected to the laptop. Then the computer doesn't boot it makes a sound at the beginning and then stays on the gray screen. So i found that when click "z" it goes to a "Open Firmware"; and says: "to continue booting, type "mac-boot" and press return" and to shut down, type: "shut-down".
I did type "mac-boot" and it goes to the gray screen and nothing happend.
This is all what i know, Can somebody let me know what can i do next or what to do?
Thanks!!!

Hi, Sp1der6, and welcome to Apple Discussions. You should repost your question in this Powerbook G3 forum, where you'll find many other users of similar models who can help you get started with your Mac:
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1066

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