Replacing the internal battery on a G3 iMac

Category: Mac, Category: iMac

Originally posted on my iBlog 26 September 2004.

Summary: Our iMac started forgetting the time of day and all sorts of other important settings. This was because its internal battery was flat (modern Macs don't have this system so don't get so forgetful).

The battery in question is a 3.6v half AA Lithiumionyl Chloride Cell. They are available from specialist battery stores (we got ours in Christchurch for about NZ$15).

There are excellent instructions on how to change this battery at http://www.third-perspective.co.uk/archives/000032.html. If that link doesn't work, I also have a PDF of the webpage achived here.

It's quick and easy!

Line Break Problems With Files Converted To FileMaker Pro 7

Category: Mac, Category: FileMaker Pro

Originally posted on my iBlog 23 September 2004.

Summary: I upgraded from FileMaker Pro version 6 to 7 and the text in many of my text fields started to roll over to new lines in the most undignified manner, with no regard at all for word integrity. But, hold on to your towel, it's easily fixed.

Body: Tip from http://www.filemaker.com/ti/109043.html.

ISSUE:
After converting a file to FileMaker Pro 7, the text in some fields breaks to new lines in unexpected places such as in the middle of non-hyphenated words.

RESOLUTION:
To correct this, select File Options from the File menu, and from the Text tab, make sure that "Use Roman language line-breaking" is selected.