Sleeping PowerBook

I have a PowerBook G3 Wallstreet Edition running MacOS 10.2.8. I have it connected to my main computer, a PC, through a TV tuner card using the S-Video output. however, I cannot close the PowerBook without it going to sleep. Is there any way that I can keep it from going to sleep?
Thanks

Not sure about that, I havn't played with the settings since I am very pleased with the default setting. When the screen goes black it sounds as if the HD settles down, seems whatever standby mode it is renders the machine to a dormant status and it is virtually off and comes back within 2 or 3 seconds when I touch a key. Works for me!
Gilbert

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Can i move a moving a sleeping powerbook g4 in the middle of installing OS x?

How about some details on what it is you wish to do. It is not clear what "move a moving" means.

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I am running Mac OS 10.4.3 on my G4 Powerbook, system spec as follows
Machine Model: PowerBook5,6
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (1.2)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 1.67 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 167 MHz
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I have the following installed for my airport
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I am using an Apple 23" Cinema HD Display with the Apple ADC-DVI converter(previous model)
Can anyone help me with this problem?
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I don't think the DVD is damaged since it worked fine on my old G4 desktop.
The reason I'm trying to reinstall OS 10.4 is because I have received the computer from a family member with all his files and data in it. I want to get rid of it all and start from scratch for my personal use - if possible. If not, I could settle for less.
I want to explain few issues if that helps. I first tried installing Mac OS 10.3 to my Powerbook running Mac OS 10.4.3. I put OS 10.3 CD, started computer with C key held down, and all that came up was gray screen with 1 inch black line to the left of the Apple logo, and remained there - never making it to the blue screen. I shut of the computer, took the Mac OS 10.3 out of the Powerbook, restarted without the CD, and the computer was back to the desktop.
Then I tried installing 10.4, which goes past the gray screen, and gets stuck in the blue screen. I ejected the 10.4 DVD, and computer was back to normal (to the desktop)
It sounds like you inserted the wrong or a damaged DVD and neither the installation nor erasure took place. In that case, let's get started again on the right foot.
Tell me why you want to erase your hard drive? Were you experiencing some technical issue, and if so what? Let's troubleshoot that situation with the least harmful method.

Help with randomly sleeping PowerBook

I have a 15" 1.5 Ghz powerbook that started going to deep sleep at the drop of a dime last week. I've eliminated any software issues (complete re-install of the system) but it still persists. It happens no matter what I'm doing, on or off a network, running multiple applications or no applications... The only thing I can find in the logs is this line "localhost mDNSResponder: Repeated transitions for interface en1 (my IP address); delaying packets by 5 seconds". en1 appears to be Airport.
This happens every time before the system sleeps! Has anyone else come across this and if so have you found a solution.
My machine is now out of warranty but it's not that old (just over 2 yrs).
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Just happened again,
SysLogs,
Oct 17 15:36:35 localhost kernel[0]: AirPort: Link DOWN (Client disAssoc 0)
Oct 17 15:36:35 localhost configd[41]: posting notification com.apple.system.config.network_change
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Oct 17 15:36:38 localhost kernel[0]: System Sleep
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Oct 17 15:36:38 localhost kernel[0]: IOBluetoothHCIController::restartShutdownWL this is a wake from sleep
Oct 17 15:36:38 localhost kernel[0]: System Wake
Oct 17 15:36:38 localhost kernel[0]: Wake event 0020
Oct 17 15:36:38 localhost mDNSResponder: Couldn't read user-specified local hostname; using default “Macintosh-000000000000.local” instead
Oct 17 15:36:38 localhost lookupd[884]: lookupd (version 369.5) starting - Wed Oct 17 15:36:38 2007
Oct 17 15:36:42 localhost mDNSResponder: Couldn't read user-specified Computer Name; using default “Macintosh-001124DD26B0” instead
Oct 17 15:36:42 localhost mDNSResponder: Couldn't read user-specified local hostname; using default “Macintosh-001124DD26B0.local” instead
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Oct 17 15:36:45 localhost mDNSResponder: Couldn't read user-specified local hostname; using default “Macintosh-001124DD26B0.local” instead
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Oct 17 15:37:48 localhost mDNSResponder: Couldn't read user-specified local hostname; using default “Macintosh-000000000000.local” instead
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Hey everybody,
I've been using my PowerBook G4 for quite a while without any problems. Recently, and I'm not sure exactly what I did before it started happening, every time I close my powerbook and it goes to sleep, the AirPort card no longer works when I open it back up, it just shows grey bars for no signal. I've tried setting up the connection again by entering an SSID when it does this and it just tells me with a generic error that it can't join the network.
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Since no-one else has chimed in...
Back at the end of April Apple released a Security Update (2007-004). They quickly replaced this with 2007-004 v1.1 due to an issue with Airport not reconnecting after sleep, however the issue was supposed to only affect 10.3.9 machines.
Security Update 2007-004v1.1.
regards
mrtotes

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I'm posting this here because it incorporates displays and peripherals as well as the behavior of the PB when all are plugged in...
I have an ADC 23" cinema display that doesn't get used anywhere near enough. I got a 17" Powerbook about a year ago and since them my G5 sits idle most of the time.
I want to put the display to better use by using it with my powerbook at work. I don't want to run two displays - I'd rather just use the big display.
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I have Adobe CS1 & CS2 installed, both with their versions of Version Cue in the System Preferences. I just turned them both off.
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Help! PowerBook G4 crashed on sleep, won't start after forced shutdown.

Urgent call for help: After I downloaded a RealPlayer update today, I neglected to run Disk Utility permissions repair. A little later I left my G4 PowerBook running for a few hours and when I came back and tried to wake it up, it wouldn't come out of sleep mode (white light was pulsing).
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Posted: Apr 28, 2006 7:17 PM in response to: Jimmcangolf
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Yes, the sleep light stayed on until I was finally able to force a shutdown by removing the battery for a time, putting it back, and holding down the power button.
You've asked a good question: I don't know why it didn't go black as soon as I took the battery out, or why I had to hold down the power button for almost 30 seconds before it finally did.
Maybe when the battery is drained to 1%--which is what the indicator said when I finally realized what had happened and plugged it back in--its reserves are so low that it doesn't have the wherewithal to turn itself off. Or maybe after 5 hours of hibernation it was cranky when I tried to wake it up. . Do you know why it wouldn't respond as expected as soon as the battery was removed or the power button held down?

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Welcome to the Apple discussions.
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Aug 30 14:50:19 Surek-Power-Book kernel[0]: Power Management received emergency overtemp signal. Going to sleep.
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I have reset the PRAM, reset the PNU, run disk utility. Any other suggestions?
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I had this same problem and fixed it myself. But i'm a tech so i do this for a living but i'll describe the fix for those who want to attempt it.
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After doing this and returning my laptop to it's assembled state the problem entirely disappeared. And as an added bonus my backlight came back.
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Will the system start up or is it dead? If it will start up, see the steps below. If it's dead, that is when you push the power button nothing happens, see this Apple note: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1367
If you have any external devices connected, disconnect them. If you haven't already reset the PMU, do that: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1431 and if you haven't reset the PRAM do that: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
Run the Apple hardware test to see if there is an obvious hardware problem. Find the original OS X disks that came with your system, insert the one that says in small print on the label "AHT Version x.x", and reboot holding the option key down. Choose the Apple hardware test, and when prompted choose the extended test. If you have either of the TechTool programs, they do similar testing. Does that show any issues?
While you have your OS X disks out, insert the first one, and reboot holding the C key down. When the menu bar appears, choose the Disk Utility from the utilities menu and repair permissions and repair the internal hard drive. Any messages or did the repair complete normally?
Post back the results and we'll go from there.

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it seems the powerbook does try to go to sleep but Tiger won't allow it, anyone know whats going on?. Any help is appreciated, thanx in advance

Well, if you are sure its a warranty issue they will not charge you once the issue is resolved. But from what you have said it seems to be software related. I am at a loss what to suggest (sorry). The only last thing I'd say to check is the following:
1) Make sure your folder actions are off in the Finder. Control click on desktop and the menu should read "Enable Folder Actions." If it says Disable I'd say try it.
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