If you deleted a photo by accident you can still recover it from you Fuji XD Memory Card.
Fuji XD memory cards are designed to be used in digital cameras to record the pictures. At some point, if you have been taking pictures long enough, you will probably accidentally erase a picture. Don't panic. The first thing you need to do is to stop using that card. If you have a second card, install that one in your camera for any additional pictures.
Instructions
1. Turn your home computer on, and if you do not have a recovery program like Pandora, Card Recovery or XD Card Files Recovery, download the program from the appropriate website. A number of memory card recovery programs are available. Some are freeware, and some offer a free trial version.
2. Open the recovery program you just installed on your computer by clicking the "Programs" icon.
3. Insert your Fuji XD memory card into the card reader on your computer or to an external card reader attached with a USB cable.
4. Click "Scan" in the recovery program. The program will scan the images on your memory card. Select the files you want to recover from the pictures the software recovers and save the recovered pictures to a folder.
Do you have a Sony point-and-shoot camera that has stopped working correctly? Sending it for repairs may cost as much as you paid for the camera in the first place.
Many times, you can repair the camera yourself by swapping out parts of the unit. You'll save money and learn a little more about how your digital camera works.
Instructions
Diagnosis and Spare Parts
1. Contact Sony right away to find out what your options are if your camera is under warranty. Many times there is a shipping charge to send the unit in for repair; often the cost of repair (with Sony or a third-party shop) is steep enough to justify replacing the entire camera or repairing it yourself.
2. Install a very fresh set of batteries in the camera. Many point-and-shoot cameras will completely shut down when battery power is insufficient, but some will begin to exhibit odd behavior. Likewise, if there is a reset or format function in your camera's menu, give it a fresh restart.
3. Look over your camera and observe its operation. Is it not turning on at all, or is it acting funny when you try to operate it? Look over the outside of the camera housing. Look for broken sections on the case and any parts that seem out of whack.
4. Get a separate model for parts. As-is or damaged models of most popular Sony cameras can be found on eBay for much less than the cost of professional repair or replacement. There is a good chance that one of these damaged cameras can provide the solution to your camera troubles.
Repairing/Refurbishing Your Camera
5. Once you receive your spare-parts camera, look over your own camera and find the screws that hold it together. There will be about four of five of these. Remove the screws and place them aside in a safe place.
6. Hold the front of the camera with one hand and the back of the camera with the other. Gently move the camera body around so that you can see where the camera comes apart. Dig along the seam of the body to locate any hooks holding the two pieces together.
7. Gently pull the pieces away from each other, holding down any necessary hooks. Do this very slowly. There are cables inside connecting the components that can tear if you open the body too quickly or too widely.
8. Look at the inside. You will most likely see a ribbon cable connecting the two halves of the camera. This transports data between the lens and the display unit. Using your tweezers, gently slide the flat end of this cable out of the display unit side of the camera. Do the same for any other cables connecting the two halves.
9. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 with your spare parts camera. You may want to label each camera so you can remember which parts came from which camera.
10. Swap the halves of the cameras; attach the front of your broken unit to the back of the spare camera, and vice versa. If this doesn't immediately create a working camera, do the same with other pair of halves.
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Taking pictures of yourself is not always easy but if you want to learn take a picture of yourself that is slightly more flattering than when others take pictures of you then here are some great tips to capture quality photos of just you.
Instructions
1. Many girls are notorious for taking pictures of themselves in the bathroom in front of the mirror. There is just something sexy about a girl getting gussied up and snapping a cute photo of herself posing for her camera accessorized cell phone. To do this if you've never tried just go to your bathroom and stand in front of the mirror pointing your camera phone towards the mirror. This will allow you to be more fluent in your post and not have to really look at the camera but instead make the camera and angels provided by mirror do all the work.
2. If you have a Mac you've probably got a built in digital web cam or maybe your have PC has a webcam attached to it. This is an easy way to snap a photo of yourself just being you. I like to take a cordless mouse or a mouse with a long cord and step back from the computer to get my whole body in the shot or if its just a facial then to just sit up with good posture and take a picture clicking the mouse. Try not to look at the mouse while your doing it or your eyes will be all bug eyed in the shot.
3. If you don't like those two try getting a video camera or a digital camera with a timed feature that allows you to hit the button to take picture and then you will have 10 seconds to pose for the camera flash. Video cameras are great too because you can just video tape yourself and then go into a program like iMovie or Windows movie maker and take a still shot of the video. The quality isn't always that great but once in while you can get some amazing pictures using this method. Now that's take a good profile picture!
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Experience the emotional rush of a song over and over again when you set repeat playback mode on your SanDisk Sansa MP3 player. The repeat mode continuously plays the selected track again and again until you turn off the repeat mode or manually skip to another song.
Instructions
1. Open up the main menu for the SanDisk Sansa MP3 player. To do this, find the Menu button on the side of the MP3 player and click on it.
2. Use the Play/Pause and Repeat/AB buttons to scroll through the menu list. Highlight Settings, then click on the center button to access the Settings menu.
3. Highlight and select the Playback option. This allows you to set repeat playback mode on your SanDisk Sansa MP3 player.
4. Use the Play/Pause and Repeat/AB buttons to scroll through the Playback menu. Highlight Repeat.
5. Click in the center button once to have the repeat playback mode play the current song again a single time and then stop.
6. Click on the center button again to change the repeat playback mode so that the current song will play again and again, until you tell the SanDisk Sansa MP3 player to stop.
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A digital photo frame screen can hold several images, unlike traditional photo frames like the one above.
The quickest way to ruin your digital photograph experience is to discover less-than-full or distorted images. Some digital photo frames accept standard 4-by-3 aspect ratios. Other frames, however, require that photographs are taken under 16-by-9 aspect ratios--a value that few cameras allow. The frame then displays bars above or below the photograph's sides, or stretches to conveniently fill the screen. With a few simple steps, photography enthusiasts can optimize their picture quality to ensure a frame of breathtaking photographs.
Instructions
1. Crop your image by removing an inch from its top if your digital camera does not have an automatic cropping feature.
2. Transfer digital photographs from the camera's video card with the included USB cable. Transfer images from your cellular phone and personal computer using the same USB cable, as well, to display them on your digital picture frame.
3. Select slide-show options from the "Settings" button within the thumbnails view. Slide or tap the "screen fit" or "fill" setting to highlight it. Tap "OK" or "Select." Follow the on-screen instructions to fill the entire screen with the displayed images.
Bose speakers are well known as one of the best brands in audio equipment available. They have been touted to deliver sound that is as full and rich as though you were sitting in a concert hall. Sometimes, things can occur to cause problems with your Bose speakers. The cube speakers that come with the Acoustimass system are small but put out large amounts of sound. You can easily troubleshoot and fix minor problems with these cube speakers by following this guide. For problems that these steps do not fix, it is best to turn the speaker over to an expert to be fixed to prevent damage to these high-quality and expensive speakers.
Instructions
1. Turn off the audio input device or amplifier.
2. Disconnect and reconnect all the cables and wires going between the speakers and from the amplifier or sound source. Test your speakers to see if the problem is fixed. A faulty connection or a cable that is not plugged in properly are the most common causes of Bose speaker problems.
3. Turn the amplifier or sound source off again. To fix the left cube speaker, disconnect the both speaker cables that leads from the amplifier or sound source. Take the cable that leads from the LEFT INPUTS on the back of the bass speaker and connect it into the amplifier into the spot for the RIGHT SPEAKER. Turn the audio balance to the right on the amplifier (following the manufacturer's instructions for your amplifier or audio source). Listen to see if the left speaker is now working properly. If it is, the problem is in the output for the LEFT SPEAKER leading off the bass speaker.
4. Test the right speaker to hear if it is operating properly. If not, follow step three, but instead of reconnecting the cable from the LEFT INPUTS into the RIGHT SPEAKER, this time, you will reconnect the cable from the RIGHT INPUTS on the back of the bass speaker into the LEFT SPEAKER output from the amplifier. Test by adjusting the sound output balance on the amplifier to all the way to the left. If this has fixed the problem, there was a default with the RIGHT SPEAKER output channel.
5. Disconnect the entire system from the amplifier or audio input device if there is no sound. Reconnect the cables to another audio source. If this has fixed the problem, then there was a problem with the amplifier.
6. Take the cube speakers in for service if none of the steps above fixed the problem.
Slide film is different from either color or black and white negative film in that slide film creates a positive image. Also known as reversal film, slide film is less forgiving and has a narrower latitude of exposure than negative film, making it tricky to expose as less information will be captured in the event of an error. In exposing slide film, it is important to expose with care for the highlights, as it is easy to overexpose the sensitive film.
Instructions
1. Load the slide film into the camera and set the film speed (ISO) setting to the proper setting. Many cameras have a small holder on the back of the body for holding the end of the box the film came in, which has important information on it, such as film speed and the number of exposures.
2. Using the in-camera light meter or a separate, hand-held meter, measure the reflected light of the scene by pointing the meter at the subject. The best way in which to do this is to point the meter at a highlight or white part of the image and note the reading, then do the same for a shadow or dark part of the image and take the average of the two.
3. If your image has many light areas, it is possible to "fool" the light meter. Stop down by one f-stop or increase the shutter speed to preserve the highlight details, if necessary.
4. Expose your image by pressing the shutter release button.
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The Android Pandora app lets you listen to your favorite stations on the free music streaming service from your Android phone or tablet. You can switch stations with the app, create a new station and skip songs. Because Android lets you multitask, you can listen to your Pandora stations while using other apps on the device. Because Pandora continues to run when you leave the app and start another another app, you must quit Pandora completely to close the application.
Instructions
1. Open the Pandora app on your Android device. Tap "I Have A Pandora Account" and type the email address you used when you signed up for Pandora and the password associated with your account, then tap "Sign in."
2. Tap a station on the "Station List" screen. The station will buffer and begin to play. To switch to another station, tap the "Station List" icon on the Now Playing Screen, then tap another station.
3. Press the "Home" button on your Android device to return to the home screen. From the home screen, you can browse the Web, check email or send SMS text messages while the Pandora station streams.
4. Drag the notification bar on the home screen down and tap the Pandora entry to return to the Pandora Now Playing screen. Press the "Menu" button on your device, then tap "Quit" to exit the Pandora app.
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A Bogen 475B will support a view camera and other large optical equipment.
The Bogen 475B Pro Geared Tripod is an all-aluminum tripod aimed primarily at the professional market. It provides a steady base for a wide range of optical equipment. The Bogen 475B is the same tripod as the Manfrotto 475B. All Bogen tripods have been rebranded as Manfrotto tripods as a result of a 2010 change in the corporate name of Bogen Imaging. Whether a 475B is branded as a Bogen or a Manfrotto depends on its date of manufacture.
Size and Weight
The Bogen 475B is a relatively large, heavy-duty tripod. When closed, it measures 31 1/2 inches in length. It weighs 9.48 lb.
Height and Load
Users can adjust the Bogen 475B from a minimum height of 16.93 inches to a maximum height of 74.02 inches. In addition to 35 mm, medium-format and large-format cameras, the tripod can support video cameras, telescopes and other heavy optical equipment weighing up to 26.46 lb.
Center Column
The Bogen 475B has a geared column that allows users to make precise adjustments to the column's height. The gear system prevents any abrupt movement of the column while its height is adjusted. Users raise or lower the 475B's center column with a hand crank, which folds for transport and storage.
Brace System
The tripod has a center brace system that allows users to adjust the 475B's legs quickly and accurately. Users can lock the braces so that all three legs will open out at the same angle while being adjusted. Users can also adjust each leg individually when setting up the tripod on uneven surfaces or in unusual shooting situations.
Legs
The Bogen 475B has round, telescoping legs. The diameters of the leg sections are 35 mm for the upper section of each leg, 30 mm for the middle section and 25 mm for the lower section. The tripod features flip-lever leg locks that enable quick adjustment to leg length. To prevent slippage on various surfaces, each leg has a reversible foot with a rubber cap on one side and a metal spike on the other.
Head Attachment
Ball heads, pan-tilt heads and other types of tripod heads fasten to the Bogen 475B's 3/8-inch screw attachment.
Formatting a memory card removes all digital files.
Digital cameras require frequent maintenance to maintain their performance, image clarity and longevity. In addition to routine camera lens cleanings and battery changes, the memory card in a digital camera requires formatting. While the process deletes all images, formatting cleans up extraneous files that bog down the performance of the camera. Digicamhelp recommends casual photographers format a digital camera's memory card several times a year, and avid photographers should format more frequently.
Instructions
At the Computer
1. Transfer all files from the memory card to a computer before formatting. Plug the camera's supplied USB cable into the camera, or insert the memory card into a card reader attached to the computer.
2. Place a CD or DVD in the appropriate drive and burn the photo files to the media using media burning software.
3. Remove the memory card from the computer's card reader, or if the files were transferred directly from the camera, unhook the USB cable from the camera.
At the Camera
4. Open the camera's memory card door and insert the memory card if it is not already inside the camera from the file transfer process. Close the door, then turn on the camera.
5. Press the camera's "playback" mode button. This button usually resembles a triangle, or the play button on a stereo or DVD player. Press the "menu" button.
6. Scroll through the menu and select one of the following options (depends on your camera): a memory card icon, a trash can or the words "format" or "deleting preferences."
7. Read the warning message asking if you would really like to perform the format function. Use the arrow buttons or press to the left or right on the press-pad to select "Yes/format" or "No." Choosing "Format" will permanently delete all photos.
8. Watch the timer or status bar as the card formats. After the process completes, press the "menu" button to return to the main menu or turn off the camera.
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Erasing photos from a card is easy and can be done either on your camera or on the computer.
Erasing photos from a photo card is an easy process. There are a wide variety of photo cards out there, so make sure you know what kind you have before you begin. If you already know upload photos on your computer, then erasing them is a click away. If you do not know, you will need to get your card into your computer before deleting the content. Photos can also be erased directly on the camera itself by following the menu delete features.
Instructions
On the Computer
1. Insert the card into your computer. Depending on the size of your card (whether it is a SD card or compact flash card) the location will vary. SD cards are small rectangle cards that are usually fond in point and shoot cameras. Look for a small narrow slot on either side of the laptop or on the back or front of a desktop PC. The slot should indicate "SD--SM". Compact flash cards are much larger (about 1 inch square) and are usually used in digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) cameras. Most desktops have openings for CF cards, but the majority of laptops do not. If this is the case, you will need to get a converter that plugs into a USB port.
For Macs you will have to connect it via a USB port.
2. Wait for the "New Device Detected" box to appear on the screen and double click on the card (usually "Removable Drive I, or K, or J) to access the files. If your computer automatically opens using Windows Explorer, wait for the containing folder to appear on the screen. For Mac, open iPhoto to access the camera card.
3. Copy the content of the card and transfer to another folder. To copy all, right click the fold and scroll the drop-down menu to "copy." Choose the location you wish to keep the folder such as "My Pictures" and right click to paste. For Mac, label the name of the new photo folder in iPhoto and click "Import." All of your photos will be transferred to the computer library.
4. Return to the menu inside of the camera card ("My Computer" ' "Removable Drive __") and open the folder to display the images within. Select all by holding "Ctrl" + "A" and delete by holding "Ctrl" + "X." A dialogue box will prompt you to verify that you wish to delete a number of items. Click "yes." All the photos will be erased. For Mac, select the "new finder window" by clicking on the dock icon. Once the window is open, select the correct photo card that should be listed under "devices" on the left-hand side. Select all the photo files from the card and drag them to the trash icon. Empty the trash to fully delete the photos.
5. Format the card. After deleting the photos on the computer, you will need to format your card again. Access the formatting feature through the camera's menu. Consult your camera's user manual if you have questions.
On the Camera
6. Access the camera's main menu screen and locate the delete action-usually an icon of a garbage can and the word "delete." If you are having trouble locating this feature, consult your camera's manual.
7. Select "delete" and scroll down the menu to "delete all." Make sure you have saved the photos you wish to keep on the computer.
8. Wait for the files to be deleted. On DSLRs (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras, erasing photos can take up to three or four minutes, whereas point and shoot cameras delete much faster.
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The eye is arguably the most important of the human sense organs. The eye takes in light and allows us to interpret color, shape, size and movement of the objects that surround us.
A human eye
Cornea and Lens
The cornea is the clear covering of the iris and pupil, through which light initially passes. Once light has gone through the cornea and pupil, it travels to the strong, flexible tissue known as the lens. The lens is able to change its shape in order to bend the light and better focus on objects in the visual field.
Vitreous Humor
The vitreous humor is a clear jelly-like substance that makes up approximately 80 percent of the volume in each eye. Light passes through the vitreous humor to get to the retina.
Retina
After passing through the vitreous humor, light finally hits the retina, which constitutes the lining over the back of the eye and is where the light (and the image captured) is projected.
Rods and Cones
Rods and cones are photosensitive cells located in the retina that are responsible for the interpretation of different types of stimuli. Rod cells (which greatly outnumber cone cells) respond to conditions of dim light. Cone cells deal more with the interpretation of color stimuli.
Optic Nerve
The optic nerve is a bundle of nerve axons that transmit the information gathered by the eye to the occipital lobe of the brain. Where the optic nerve enters the retina is the "blind spot."
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Many home inkjet printers can produce quality photos.
Digital photography makes enlarging and printing photographs a much quicker and cheaper process than it used to be using the darkroom. You need high resolution files to create quality prints -- just how high depends on the size of the enlargement you want to make. An image-editing program helps you make the adjustments you need to get good color and contrast from your home printer.
Instructions
1. Open your photo file in an image-editing program.
2. Open the image options that display the size and resolution of your image file. Note that the highest quality prints come from files with a resolution of 300 pixels per inch. At least 150 ppi is recommended for a photo to print without a blocky, pixelized look.
3. Enter the image size in inches and the resolution according to the size and quality level you want to print. Take note of the "before" size of the file (measured in megabytes) versus the "after" size of the file once you have entered the enlargement size in inches. If the "after" size is larger than the "before" size, the file will print at less than optimal quality. Stay within the original file size in megabytes when choosing your enlargement size for the best quality.
4. Try using a program designed specifically to enlarge files if your image is simply too small in resolution and size to make a quality enlargement. A number of plugins and standalone programs are available for this purpose, such as the free SmillaEnlarger or Genuine Fractals.
5. Make adjustments to the contrast or color balance of the photo in your image-editing program, if necessary. Sometimes, photos have slight color casts that the untrained eye may not detect. For example, slide the color balance scale toward blue if the image contains a yellow cast from indoor light bulbs. Use the preview function with a contrast adjustment tool to make subtle changes in this way as well.
6. Press "Print," usually located under the "File" menu in your program. A dialog box with print options opens. Choose the highest print quality available. Use a printer paper specifically for printing photos rather than plain paper, and choose its type according to the available choices -- most importantly, whether it is glossy or matte. Choose either "Landscape" or "Portrait" as the orientation for the print. Press "Print."
7. Examine the print for quality. You may need to make adjustments for contrast or color if the results greatly vary from what is on your screen. If the print looks blocky, the resolution is not adequate. In this case, you may need to reduce the printed size or try an image-enlargement program to increase the file size.
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Connect a Denon AV Receiver in a Home Theater System
Denon manufactures high-end audio/video receivers for home theater applications. The components are designed with multiple connection options for integrating other audio/video equipment into a system, from basic RCA-type audio jacks to High Definition media Interface (HDMI) ports for connecting an HDTV, digital high-def satellite or cable receivers, Ethernet ports for Internet and computer connections and jacks for personal audio devices such as an iPod or MP3 player. Regardless of the type of cable connection, all are plug-and-play, meaning no technical knowledge or special tools are required.
Instructions
1. Place the receiver in a storage cabinet where it is well-ventilated. Do not place any equipment on top of the receiver.
2. Connect the Denon receiver to an HDTV with an HDMI cable. This hexagonal cable plugs straight into the jack in one direction only. Use RGB composite cables to connect the receiver to standard-definition TVs by following the color code red, green and blue when inserting the plugs straight into the jacks.
3. Hook up audio components one at a time using RCA audio cables to connect the red plug to the right audio channel on the Denon receiver and the white plug to the left audio channel. Take care to match up the component with the correct jack labeled on the back of the Denon so the settings will work correctly on the control panel and remote control. For example, the CD player should be connected to the audio jacks labeled CD.
4. Connect audio video components such as VCRs and DVD players using RGB component video cables and RCA audio cables.
5. Insert an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet jack for connecting the Denon with a computer or to a DSL line for accessing music over the Internet. The Ethernet plug, which resembles a wide telephone jack plug, inserts straight into the Denon receiver jack.
6. Use the front audio jacks on the Denon receiver to connecting a docking station for an iPod or MP3 player.
7. Plug the speakers into the audio jacks labeled for each, for example, front channel left, center, right; rear channels left and right; side channels left and right; and subwoofer.
8. Use the power outlets on the back of the Denon to plug in the electrical cables for audio/video component, then connect the Denon power plug to a surge protector.
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) limits the maximum power a CB radio can transmit at 4 watts. You legally can't boost the radio's power. However, power from the Cobra radio isn't the only factor involved in transmitting distance. The antenna can be tuned to allow the maximum power to be transmitted. In effect, increasing the power output of the Cobra.
Instructions
1. Extend the antenna and tighten the set screw lightly. The antenna should be able to be tapped with your finger to adjust the length.
2. Set the Cobra CB to channel 21.
3. Press the push-to-talk (PTT) switch and tap the antenna, making it shorter. The SWR meter will show a lower reading each time the antenna is tapped.
4. Keep tapping until the SWR meter reaches its lowest point and starts to rise again. The lowest point is where the antenna is optimized for channel 21.
5. Switch between channels 1 and 40 and compare readings. They should be very similar. The antenna is now optimized to provide the maximum power output.
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An LCD (liquid crystal display) TV set will help you get the best out of any surround sound system you may have. The LCD display helps give you the best digital video image, while a full surround sound system (two front speakers, two rear speakers, one central speaker and a subwoofer) will maximize the audio capacity, especially with hi-definition TV or video. The LCD set should allow any digital audio connection you want to the sound system, so you don't have to connect it the sound system to the cable box or DVD player. This will turn your TV set into the ultimate home theater system.
Instructions
1. Make sure the entire surround system is properly assembled. Connect all speakers and subwoofers to the system's central receiver box. The cables to connect these should be included or described in the assembly instructions with the system.
2. Look over the input ports on the system's central receiver and compare them with the audio output ports on the TV set. Find out which cable connections are possible. A modernized surround system combined with an LCD TV should give you every possible connection.
3. Connect the TV's audio output to the central receiver. An HDMI connection will provide the best transmission possible. An audio fiber optic or digital coaxial connection can also work, or you can go with component cables. Composite cables only transmit analog and will have the least output.
4. Plug in the surround sound's power cable. If you aren't already using a multi-plug surge protector with your TV, you will probably need one now. Remember, this setup is probably adding the surround system to at least your TV set and cable/satellite receiver, not to mention a possible DVD player or DVR.
5. Normalize the volume levels on the surround system by placing them at medium level. Adjust the volume level on the TV if you need to.
The Sony Walkman MZ-NH600D is a light, portable MiniDisc (or MD) player that uses removable, re-recordable MiniDiscs and audio compression technology to give music lovers a great way to enjoy their music library for hours at a time. Transfer and record music files from your PC and listen to them wherever you go.
Instructions
Transferring Files to the Music Library
1. Turn on your computer, make sure your Internet connection is running and open the SonicStage program. If storing music from a CD, insert it into the computer's DVD or CD-ROM drive. The audio tracks will be shown on SonicStage's main window.
2. Manually enter the CD information--title, artist, album and genre--if it doesn't automatically pop up. Click to select the format (OpenMG ATRAC3plus recommended) used to save the music files if this is not your default setting.
3. Click "Record," and the music files will be saved to your library. The program will tell you when the process is complete.
4. If you have music files saved in other programs within your computer (Windows Media Player, iTunes, etc.), you can transfer these to your SonicStage library to be uploaded to your MiniDisc player. Click the "Music Source" button at the top, then the down arrow next to "Connect Music Store," then click "Import Music Files."
5. A new window will pop up. You can specify an album for the files to be transferred to: either the default "imported files" or to an existing album, or create and name a new one. At the top, find and select the source of the files you want to transfer to your library. To select multiple files, hold the "CTRL" or "Shift" key while selecting. Next, click the "Import" button.
Transferring Files to the Sony MD Walkman
6. Connect the USB cable from the MD player to your PC; the output is on the right side of the device. Make sure the player has a MiniDisc loaded.
7. Click the "Transfer" button, then the down arrow to select your MD player. Select the files you want from the "My Library" window and click "Transfer." To select multiple files, hold the "CTRL" or "Shift" key while selecting.
8. Click the transfer mode you want to use, click "OK" and then click the "Transfer to Device" arrow button. The program will tell you when the transfer is complete.
Playing Music
9. Insert a recorded disc with the label facing front. Press the round "ENT" button in the center of the control knob to play, and press up or down to adjust the volume.
10. Use the left and right arrow keys to select the song you want to hear. Play in normal mode, or use the menu to browse by group, artist, album or bookmarked tracks. To pause or stop play, press the appropriate button under the dial.
11. To change the info displayed, press the "NAVI MENU" button until "DISPLAY" mode is shown and use the arrow keys to make your selection.
12. To change the mode of play (shuffle, repeat, etc.), press the "NAVI MENU" button until "SubPmode" is shown and make your selection. To customize audio settings, select the "Sound" mode.
13. To make sure play isn't interrupted by buttons being inadvertently pressed, slide the "HOLD" switch on the bottom right side of your MD player. To use the controls again, slide it back.
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In today’s nonstop, fast-paced world, everyone seems to “want it now” and want it fast. The characteristics of such lifestyles have even spilled over into our way of eating. For some the days of long dinner preparations are lost forever. Someone who does not have a microwave today would be considered “ancient” and behind the times. Operating a microwave oven correctly can be quite convenient and beneficial when preparing food, drinks or snacks.
Instructions
1. Open microwave door (depending on the style you may have to pull handle or push a button to open). Do not set oven for excessive cook times.
2. Place the item (plate, container, mug) containing the food or drink inside the microwave. If the food or drink is in an aluminum container, remove and place into something that is microwave compatible.
3. Close the door and set cook or reheat time as suggested for the particular food or drink. If no suggestions or recommendations are given, you may want to start with one to two minutes, depending on the contents' temperature. If contents are frozen, you can defrost first before actually cooking.
4. Restart microwave if additional cooking is needed after four minutes.
5. Check contents periodically and (turn, or stir) to ensure even cooking.
6. Remove food carefully and/or allow food to cool before removing.
Did you know it is possible to email text messages to any phone? Mobile phone carriers use gateways to bridge the Internet to their mobile networks. Take advantage of this gateway to save on text messaging fees. Email messages transmitted using a gateway are subject to the same 160 character restrictions as a text message. Longer messages are cut off after 160 characters. If you have a smart phone with unlimited emailing, use this trick to cut down on the SMS part of your phone bill.
Instructions
1. Open your email client or Web browser for online email interfaces. Create a new email message.
2. Enter the phone number of the person you are sending the message to in the "To:" field. Do not include any spaces or dashes. Enter the appropriate domain ending after the number for the wireless carrier of the person you are messaging:
Sprint: @messaging.sprintpcs.com
Verizon: @vtext.com
T-Mobile: @tmomail.net
AT&T: @txt.att.net
MetroPCS: @mymetropcs.com
Cingular: @cingularme.com
Virgin Mobile USA: @vmobl.com
Boost Mobile: @myboostmobile.com
For example, for a mobile number of (000) 000-0000 on Verizon, enter "0000000000@vtext.com" in the "To" field.
3. Type a message of less than 160 characters in the message body field of your email client. Click "Send."
The Nikon Coolpix 5700 is a compact digital camera that is well-suited for amateur to semi-professional photographers. Occasionally, some issues with the built-in flash can occur. If the hardware is damaged, the camera must be taken in for repairs. More often, problems occur because of obstructions or issues with the camera's settings and are easily repairable. Follow the troubleshooting guide to fix the built-in flash.
Instructions
1. Ensure the Nikon Coolpix 5700 digital camera battery is fully charged.
2. Wait several seconds before pressing the shutter-release button if the "Flash Ready" indicator light is flashing red. Press the "Flash Mode" button once or twice to change the flash settings from "Off" to "On" or "Auto" if the "Flash Ready" indicator light is off.
3. Ensure there are no obstructions, like your finger or the camera strap, that are preventing the flash from firing if an error message appears on the display screen and the flash is not firing when the flash mode is set to automatic.
4. Press the flash back into the camera after every photo to ensure the flash always fires in "Auto" mode instead of just in low illumination settings. Press the flash back into the camera to turn off the flash in "Manual" mode; otherwise the flash will continually fire.
5. Change the auto focus setting from "Infinity" to "Auto," "Macro Closeup" or "Self-Timer" by pressing the "Focus Mode" button once, twice or three times to automatically turn the flash back on.
6. Use only Nikon external flash accessories to avoid damage to the built-in flash and camera circuits.
Cleaning a microscope objective is integral to good lab practice. Even lenses which look clean are often not. Specks of dirt can grind and scratch a microscopes optics, while use of caustic agents can cause the destruction of reflective layers from an objective, causing bad lab results, and ruining microscopes. There are several good practices one should observe when cleaning a microscope objective.
Remove objective
Using both hands, one to hold the lens and the other to turn the barrel, remove the microscope objective. Take care not to touch the lens, as grease and oil from your fingers are hard to move. Put the objective on a flat surface.
Cleaning
Take some lens tissue and fold it to a triangular point, then dip it lightly in solvent. Don't use too much, as this can lead to solvent collecting around the lens edge. While wiping, do so in a back and forth motion, turning the lens as you do so. Do not apply too much pressure.
Best cleaning materials
For dust, it is recommended to use distilled water, but if there is too much grease present, this my not be effective. There are several name brand solvents that work well on objectives, including solvents made by lens manufacturers Leica and Fuji.
A sticky focus ring can make capturing sharp shots difficult.
After pulling your old single-lens-reflex (SLR) camera out of storage, you notice that the focus ring resists movement when you attempt to rotate it. Don't worry -- this is a very common problem that plagues many vintage manual-focus lenses during their lifetimes. Lenses are given small doses of lubricant before they leave the manufacturer. Over time, it can dry up and become sticky, resulting in the sluggishness you feel when trying to focus.
Instructions
1. Hold a hairdryer about 6 inches from the lens barrel on a low, warm setting. Rotate the lens so the entire ring is exposed to the heat. This will help loosen and re-liquify the dried lubricant.
2. Exercise the focus ring for 15 to 20 minutes by rotating it back and forth slowly. Gradually increase the pace of your rotations as the focus ring begins to loosen. This helps redistribute the original lubricant.
3. Apply four small drops of a photo-specific lubricant around the circumference of the focus ring if it does not respond after the first two steps. Work the lubricant into the focus ring by rotating it for about 10 minutes.
4. Consult a professional lens repair specialist if the focus ring is still sluggish. This indicates that disassembly and specialized attention to the lens is required. Do not attempt to perform the work yourself if you have no prior experience in optical equipment.
The Mazda 3 is a compact hatchback built by Mazda. Although the Mazda 3 comes equipped with a factory stereo and speakers, audio enthusiasts who want improved sound may want to consider installing new speakers in their car. Dollar for dollar, new aftermarket car speakers are one of the best ways to improve the sound of a vehicle.
Instructions
Replacing the front door speakers
1. Locate the screw cover, a circular piece of plastic, in the door release trim. Pry it open, and undo the Phillips screw that is located underneath it. When the screw is out, pry out the entire piece of trim.
2. Take the sail panel, the triangular piece of trim at the leading edge of the door and window, by prying it off with your panel tool.
3. Locate the screw cover underneath the door pull handle, pry it open and take out the Phillips screw underneath it.
4. Pry open the power switches panel on the armrest. Disconnect the wiring plugs and remove the panel.
5. Pry around the bottom and edges of the door panel to loosen it. Then lift the panel up and off of the door proper.
6. Undo the screws holding the speaker in place, disconnect the wiring and take the speaker out.
7. Connect the new speaker to the wiring, and screw it in place. Replace the door panel.
Replacing the rear door speakers
8. Find the screw cover underneath the door pull handle, pry it off and then remove the Phillips screw underneath it.
9. Locate the circular plastic screw cover, in the door release trim. Pry it up and then remove the Phillips screw that is located underneath it. Pry out the trim when the screw is removed.
10. Pry up and remove the panel with the power switches panel located on the armrest. Unhook the wiring plugs and remove the panel.
11. Pry around the bottom and edges of the door panel to loosen it from the clips holding it into place. Pull the door panel up and away from the door proper.
12. Take your Phillips screwdriver and undo the screws holding the speaker in place. Disconnect the wires, and then remove the speaker from the door.
13. Screw the new speaker into place after connecting it to the wiring. Reverse the initial steps to replace the door panel.
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A BoomChair is a chair used specifically for gaming. The BoomChair creates a unique gaming experience. It comes with built in speakers, allowing you to better hear what is going on in your game. The BoomChair is also built with technology that allows you to "feel" what is going on in your game. One of the newest versions of the BoomChair is the Sky Lounger. The Sky Lounger can be assembled in less than ten minutes, allowing you to quickly use your BoomChair after you purchase it.
Instructions
1. Tighten the hook and loop fasteners located on the back of the BoomChair.
2. Place the two padded armrests on top of the metal armrests on either side of the BoomChair. Use six of the included screws (three for each armrest) and the included hex-head wrench to attach the padded armrests. Be sure to attach the screws in order. Attach the screw closest to the back of the armchair first, then the middle screw, then the screw closest to the leg of the armchair.
3. Place the headrest into the designated slot located in the back of the chair. After inserting the headrest, lock by turning the knob clockwise.
4. Place the power adapter in the power receptacle.
5. Plug the adapter into a wall outlet. Your BoomChair is now ready for use.
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The Bearcat BC200XLT is a 200-channel portable scanner. You can program it for known frequencies, scan for active frequencies and store stations that interest you for future listening. It monitors police, fire department and paramedic broadcasts, NOAA weather frequencies, business and industrial radio transmissions, and land transportation frequencies for trucking firms, buses, taxis, tow trucks and railroads. You can also use it to pick up marine and amateur ham radio bands. If you want to clear the memory of all stored channels, you can easily reset the scanner.
Instructions
1. Rotate the Bearcat BC200XLT scanner's "On/Off-Volume" knob counterclockwise to turn it off.
2. Set the scanner on its back on a hard surface.
3. Press the "Manual," "2" and "9" keys simultaneously with your left hand, and hold them down.
4. With your right hand, rotate the scanner's "On/Off-Volume" knob clockwise to turn it on, while still holding the keys with the other hand.
5. Continue holding the keys until you hear a "click" sound. The scanner is now reset, and the display will show that all the channels are cleared to "000.0000."
The Kodak Easy Share C653 is a relatively easy digital camera to operate and navigate through the menu on. Unlike some less expensive cameras, this menu allows you to do many things including changing the color mode on your camera. You can do this according to the type of picture, and the final look of the picture you are going to take.
Instructions
Change The Color Mode On Kodak Easy Share C653
1. Turn on your camera by turning the dial on the top right side to the green Auto setting you see on the top of the dial. Allow your camera to completely boot up before going any further. This is done when you see the live picture of what is in front of you on your viewfinder screen.
2. Now you will need to locate and press the button to the bottom right side of your viewfinder screen that says Menu. This will bring up a menu of different functions that your camera is capable of handling. Using the directional pad on the right, press down 5 times until you see Natural Color lit up in yellow.
3. Hit OK in the middle of your directional pad to select this option and begin to alter the preferences. You can choose from High color, which is for more vivid coloring in your picture. If you want this option, use your directional pad to go up 1 space and hit OK. This will now be your color mode.
4. Use your directional pad to go down to select Low Color if you want more of a dull picture with a less vivid color scheme. To choose this option, again hit the OK button in the middle of your directional pad to select and keep this color mode.
5. Use a Black and White color mode if you want no color in your pictures. To choose this, use the directional pad to go down the list. Hit the OK button in the middle of the directional pad to select and keep this color mode option.
6. To use Sepia, or a brown, aged color mode, use the directional pad to go down to this option. Click on OK in the middle of your pad to select and keep this color mode. If at any time you do not want to use these colors, you can always go back and select Natural Color. This allows the camera to revert back to factory color settings.
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Polaroid photos have long been popular because they deliver an instant photo print. They are fun for family get-togethers or events where instant photos are necessary. One drawback to a Polaroid photo versus a digital photo is that you cannot transfer it to your computer instantly for editing. However, by using a scanner, Polaroid photos can be converted to digital and edited in the same way you would edit any other digital photo.
Instructions
1. Clean the glass on your scanner to make sure it is free of dust and debris. Anything on the glass of the scanner will show up in your scan.
2. Lay the photo on the bed of the scanner and close the top.
3. Scan the photo at the highest quality settings your scanner allows. If you are unsure change the quality settings on your scanner, consult the manual, as this varies from scanner to scanner.
4. Open the photo in your editing software. It can now be edited like a regular digital photo.
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Although the image quality of slides and film negatives is very high, these technologies can be a bit unwieldy in today's digital world. Fortunately, you can scan both negative and positive transparencies using an ordinary flatbed scanner, and save your images at a high resolution. Images scanned from high-quality transparencies (such as slides and negatives) will generally be just as good as digitally captured images, if not better. You can scan your negatives and slides in the same amount of time it takes to scan a piece of paper, and you'll be pleased with the results.
Instructions
1. If you have a slide/negative attachment for your scanner, load the slides and/or negatives into the attachment. There will be slots corresponding to the sizes of slides or negatives; simply place the materials in the appropriate slots. Fit the attachment inside the scanner.
2. If you do not have an attachment, or can't find it, simply arrange the materials to be scanned on the scanner's flatbed. The attachment keeps the scanned materials lined up and squared, but it is not necessary.
3. Close the scanner and turn it on. Your computer should recognize the presence of an external device, and the scanning software should appear.
4. In the scanning software window, select "Positive Transparency" as the source type for scanning slides, and "Negative Transparency" for scanning negatives. Even if you have loaded both slides and negatives into the scanner together, you will have to scan the different types separately.
5. Set the image resolution (also known as dpi or ppi) to the highest number available on the menu. This will create a relatively large file size, but you can always reduce the resolution later to save space.
6. Click "Overview" or "Prescan" to get an image of everything on the scanner bed. If you have both negatives and slides loaded, select only the transparency type you wish to scan first. If you don't have a photo-manipulation program, such as Adobe Photoshop, select each image individually, and scan them one at a time. This will take more time, but your images will scan as individual files, ready to be printed, saved or emailed.
7. Click "Scan," and save your images. If you have Photoshop, and intend to work on the images more later, save them as ".psd" files. If you intend to have the images professionally printed, save them as ".tiff" files. For emailing and general use, save them as ".jpeg" files. The JPEG file format compresses the image, reducing file size and quality.
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Pentax had several innovative ideas that translated into the 35mm single-lens reflex camera. One was the pentaprism that allowed the image to be right side up and correct left to right in the viewfinder and allowed the "taking" lens to be the same as the "viewing" lens. Another was the screw or "universal" mount for lenses. It meant that every lens threaded for the mount could be used on every camera designed to take it.
Instructions
1. Choose the lenses and camera bodies you want to use. If you have an older, screw-mount camera, you can get an adapter that attaches newer lenses from Pentax and other companies. Conversely, if you have older, screw-mount lenses and want to attach them to a newer camera, there is an adapter for that, too.
2. Attach the screw-mount adapter to newer lenses to fit them to an older Pentax. The newer lenses have a bayonet connection. This means you line up the red dot on the lens with the red dot on the adapter, insert the lens to the adapter and turn clockwise until it locks. Now screw the lens into the older camera body. Such features of newer lenses like auto-focus and auto aperture will not work on the older camera.
3. Use older lenses on a new camera body. Attach the screw-mount adapter to the old lens by screwing it on. When it is secure, line up the red dot on the adapter to the red dot on the camera body, insert the lens and twist clockwise until the lens locks. The lens still will be a fully manual lens, meaning you will need to focus by hand and stop-down the aperture manually.
4. Use the full range of the older, more solid lenses to give yourself added range of wide-angle and telephoto without having to buy all new lenses. Some older screw-mount lenses may be heavy in contrast to today's lenses, but you may already have them or you may buy them much less expensively than new lenses.
Red eye in your photos is easier to remove than ever before.
You've gone to the event and are looking forward to e-mailing your family and friends the photographs that you took, but alas, even with a fancy digital camera---red eye! It's not the fault of either you or your camera: When the pupil dilates from a flash, the retina will reflect the flash as a red-tinted light due to its being covered with thousands of tiny blood vessels. But don't panic: With today's photo software, it is ridiculously easy to remove this unsightly side effect of flash lighting. Most photo-organizing software includes an exceptionally easy-to-use red-eye-removal tool.
Instructions
1. Download free photo-organizing software that contains a red-eye-removal tool. There are many choices on the web that won't cost you a dime, including Picassa, Google's very popular photo-organizing program. Picassa features a red-eye-removal tool that takes only seconds per photograph.
2. Utilize graphic software that you already own to remove red eye. Photoshop contains a red-eye-removal tool, which is placed in the "healing brush" category. To find it, simply click on the brush icon and read the fly-out menu. The red-eye tool should be the last one listed. It will automatically sample the area underneath the red eye and replace it with the appropriate color. You can also use a spray tool in any other graphics program (including Paint Shop Pro and Windows Draw) to color the red area to its appropriate black pupil color. Set the brush to a light opacity and slowly replace the red with black.
3. Go to where you usually have your photos printed. It helps to have your photos on a thumb drive or memory card to make it easy to download the photographs into the photo-editing kiosk that is on site. The attendant can show you remove the coloring from the pupil with the machine's easy-to-use red-eye-removal tools. You can also use the store's website to remove red eye online before ordering your prints.
4. Investigate a camera that eliminates red eye automatically. Nikon sells a camera that takes it out entirely, thus helping you take better photographs without having to bother with editing a common problem.
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A Global Positioning System or GPS is a technology that uses a satellite to track your whereabouts on earth. A satellite sends a signal to a GPS device to track where you are on the map programmed into the GPS unit. A GPS unit is a great way to help you get somewhere you haven't been before, without having to unfold that bulky map while your driving, or stopping to ask directions.
History
The United States Department of Defense developed GPS with the help of Dr. Ivan Getting and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The GPS technology was first identified in the 1950s but it was only in 1978 where the first GPS was operated for the benefit of the US military. A total of 11 satellites were launched to support GPS at that time. In 1983, GPS was made available to the public. Due to the increase in demand and need for more features for GPS, the satellites were increased to 24.
How it Works
A GPS device has an antenna that sends signals and receives information from satellites. In order to track the location on a map, the device has a map installed. The device also tells you where you are currently navigating as well as your speed, altitude and compass information. Other features may be available in different kinds of devices.
Types
There are several types of GPS. systems. The most common are the in-dash, handheld, and portable GPS devices. In-dash GPS systems are devices that are built in a car's dashboard and mainly assist the driver in navigating the road. Meanwhile, handheld GPS devices are gadgets that come in the form of mobile phones, smartphones or PDAs which can be easily carried and stored. Lastly, portable GPS systems are smaller than the in-dash type but more affordable. These portable devices can be mounted or dismounted from the car's dashboard. Portable GPS systems can also be used by pedestrians.
Specialized GPS
As GPS devices come into popularity, developers have come up with gadgets that cater to certain types of individuals. Manufacturers have developed GPS systems for cars, which typically have a larger LCD screen to assist the driver in navigating. GPS systems have also been developed for sports enthusiasts such as mountaineers or sailors to help them navigate their way in the sea or mountains.
Optional Accessories
The default device that consumers get from manufacturers is the GPS receiver itself. But in order to improve the individual experience, the data storage can be expanded through buying and integrating secure digital cards. Users can also improve the reception of their GPS system by purchasing more powerful antennas.
On June 12, 2009, full power broadcast television stations in the United States were required by law to switch from an analog to a digital signal for their broadcasts. Since many television sets were not digital-ready, electronics companies began manufacturing digital converter boxes so that consumers would be able to use their old sets to watch TV as opposed to buying new TVs. At the time of the switch--and in the months leading up to it--many consumers were confused as to if they needed a box and hook one up if they did.
Determine Your Needs
The first step in the process is determining whether or not you need to purchase a digital converter box. If your TV was manufactured in the last four or five years, you will likely not need a converter box since most sets produced since 2004 have had digital tuners built directly into them. You will also not need a converter box for any TV hooked up to a cable or satellite service, regardless of whether or not the TV has a digital tuner built in. You will, however, need a converter box for any older TV that you do not have hooked up to your cable or satellite. You will also need a converter box if you have a set without the digital tuner and you use an antenna to pull in over the air broadcast channels.
Choosing Your Converter Box
Generally speaking, there are very few differences between converter boxes. Some have more options to them, but the basic operation and set up on them are the same.
Hooking It Up
If you can hook up a VCR, you should be able to hook up a digital converter box. It is as simple as plugging your antenna into the "antenna in" jack on the back of the box with a coaxial cable, plugging another coaxial cable from the "antenna out" jack on the box to "antenna in" jack on the back of your TV and plugging the converter box's power cord into the wall. Just like you do with a VCR, you must tune your TV to Channel 3 or 4 and set the output on the converter box to the same channel. The final step to receiving digital broadcast channels is to scan for channels. The step-by-step instructions for this can be found in the owner's manual that accompanies your converter box.
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An IEEE 1394 Port is perhaps better known as a FireWire port, though technically, FireWire is a brand name made by Apple computer. FireWire is a bus interface for transferring data, similar to USB.
Availability
IEEE 1394 Ports are often not installed as a standard option on many computers, while USB ports are a given, and may computers have 4 or more USB ports. Computers can be installed with IEEE 1394 cards, to add FireWire connectivity.
Uses
IEEE 1394 ports are usually used to transfer large amounts of data, especially video. Many cameras, such as mini DV cameras can be transferred onto computer using FireWire.
Speed
The advantage of IEEE 1394 is that transfer speeds are significantly faster than USB 2.0. A normal FireWire port transfers data at almost 50 megabytes per second.
Appearance
Firewire ports are not as wide as USB ports, and instead of being rectangular, they have sloped edges on one side that make them an irregular hexagon.
New Versions
After the original FireWire 400, a newer FireWire 800 was released which is twice as fast. Further updates are planned for release to compete with the release of USB 3.0.
All smartphones can receive and send calls. A chip is implanted which allows the signal to be transmitted into and out out of the phone. The smartphones' clarity depends on the carrier and how strong the signal from the chip can be. Because a smartphone is technologically advanced, the use of the phone has not been diminished.
PDA Use
A smartphone also doubles as a PDA (personal digital assistant). As PDAs, a user can browse the Internet, do word processing, send or check emails and schedule appointments. Many PDAs today come with GPS; that feature is also incorporated into the smartphones.
Syncing Ability
Smartphones can be synced with the user's personal PC. Items that can be synced with the smartphones are music programs, operating systems, video files and various programs. Certain operating systems can be adapted to a smartphone such as Java or HTML. A program within the smartphone itself will include the adaptation software.
Unlock your Cingular phone for use on the T-Mobile network.
Although mobile phone providers brand and lock cell phones for exclusive use on their networks, you can obtain unlock codes and use the same phone on a different network. For example, if you have a Cingular cell phone but want to use it on the T-Mobile network, you need to obtain an unlock code, insert the T-Mobile SIM card, and unlock the phone by entering the unlock code. The Cingular network is now known as AT&T Wireless.
Instructions
1. Locate and write down your phone's IMEI number by pressing *#06# on the device. You will need the number to obtain your unlock code.
2. Request the unlock code from AT&T Wireless (formerly Cingular). The customer service number is 1-800-331-0500. Your account must have been active for 90 days for contract users and six months for prepaid users. Prepaid users can also submit a proof of purchase to obtain the code. If you can't get the code from AT&T Wireless, you will have to purchase the code from an online unlock service.
3. Remove the SIM card from the Cingular phone. Insert the T-Mobile SIM card into the Cingular phone. Turn on the phone. Enter the unlock code when prompted. The phone will unlock and connect to the T-Mobile network.
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While conventional cellular phone plans are fine for many people, some prefer a "pay as you go" approach. Net10.com provides just such a business model, letting you enjoy wireless access by purchasing a phone and filling it with minutes on an a la carte basis. If you're pinching pennies, a reconditioned, rather than new phone, can help you save some money on your initial investment. Net10.com does sell reconditioned phones, though you may have to do a little digging to find them.
Instructions
1. Go to the net10.com home page (see Resources).
2. You'll see a tab on the net10.com home page for "Buy phones and more." Skip this, since it won't show you any reconditioned phones.
3. Look for the "search" box in the upper right corner of the home page. Type in "reconditioned phones" in the box and click the icon to start the search.
4. Click the first link on the search results page.
5. Look at the phones listed. Most but not all of the phones on this page are reconditioned phones sold by Net10.com. Shop for the phone you'd like from this selection, and purchase the phone through the Net10.com website.
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Basic webcams can produce beautiful pictures of the heavens above.
Since the dawn of computers, scientists have been putting them to use. This is obvious in the art of so-called webcam astrophotography. With a $100 webcam, you can create professional-looking photos from your telescope. This will require a computer, telescope, motor-drive, and of course, a webcam. Although using a webcam on your telescope is fairly easy, you will need to do some camera "dissecting" and you will need an adapter available online. As long as you are comfortable taking apart your computer camera, you can get started in webcam astrophotography.
Instructions
Setting Up the Webcam
1. Just take off the rubber part on the microchip.
Take your webcam's basic lens off of it. This can be done on some models by simply unscrewing it from the camera, but on others, you must unscrew the camera body and take out the lens manually.
2. Place the webcam adapter onto the hole where the basic lens used to be. If you are on a budget, this adapter can be made using an old film canister. Simply cut out a circle in the bottom of the canister and glue the canister onto the webcam.
3. Plug in the webcam and place the camera and its adapter into your telescope's eyepiece holder. Your webcam is now ready for astrophotography.
Taking Photographs
4. This photo of Jupiter was taken using a webcam.
Insert the lowest-power lens into your telescope and find the place in space that you are interested in photographing. After finding your point of interest, switch lenses and put in your highest-power magnification. Center your area of interest once again.
5. Carefully take out the lens and place your webcam into the telescope's eyepiece holder. Tighten any screws around the webcam to hold it in place.
6. Open up your webcam viewing program on your computer and see if your item is on the screen. If it isn't showing up in the viewing area, try turning up your gain setting on your webcam. This option can be found on your computer under the webcam's settings. Turn this setting up to 75 percent.
7. Set your webcam's shutter speed to 1/25 of a second. If you can, turn down your webcam's gain settings to 50 percent. It's important to have them moderately high, but this can also cause unwanted noise in your photograph.
8. Put your webcam's frame rate at 5 feet per second. If this rate is too slow (this can be the case when trying to shoot asteroids, fast-moving planets, etc.), switch it to 10 feet per second. It's important to note, however, that you will receive a better resolution photograph with a 5 f.p.s. shot.
9. Start recording video of the planet. Take about 3 minutes of video. This will leave you with hundreds of frames to look through; pick your best ones, which will usually be right at the beginning of the recording session.
Editing Your Photos
10. After you have taken the picture, it's time to edit them. Too often enough, your pictures will either be too exposed, underexposed, or otherwise not up to speed. These problems can be fixed using any type of photo editing software.
11. With your software, change the contrast of the photo. Unfortunately, webcams often overexpose their images, so by changing the contrast of your image, you can blacken space and lighten up the object of interest.
12. De-speckle your image, thereby getting rid of all excess "noise" that may be in your photograph. This is especially helpful for planets and nebula, which often can have unwanted speckles of light in the photo.
13. Save your image as a JPEG, instead of the AVI file that webcams save as. By doing this, you can now upload your image anywhere online and through email, too.
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If the display shows "Lo V," confirm your power connection.
The primary purpose of the Stalker Dual radar detector is to locate nearby radars and alert you to their presence by emitting beeps. After using your scanner several times, you may begin to experience problems with its basic operation. Following a few simple steps and performing your own maintenance will have you operating your device again in little time and will save you frustration and money.
Power Connection
If you're experiencing power outage problems, you may want to confirm that your power source is connected properly to your radar detector. The power cord must be seated securely in the back of your scanner. To reset the connection, unplug the power cord from the back of the scanner. Examine the length of the cord for damage, such as tears, dents or cuts. If the cord is damaged, replace it. The power adapter must be securely inserted into your vehicle's cigarette lighter. To check for blockage, unplug the adapter and check it for dirt or grime. If the adapter is dirty, clean the receptors of the adapter with a cleaning cloth. Reinsert the adapter into the cigarette lighter, turn your scanner back on and try again.
Adjusting the Volume
If you're not hearing beeps or the beeps are hard to hear, adjust the volume on your Dual. The volume can be raised by pushing the "Volume" key (located on top of your scanner). You can choose a range of "Aud 0" (the lowest volume setting) to "Aud 4" (the highest and loudest volume setting) by shuffling through the levels with each press of the "Volume" key. You will see the audio level appear on the display.
Increasing the Range
If you're having trouble picking up radar signals, adjust your scanner's range. To cycle through the scanner's sensitivity levels, press the "SEn" key. You will see the levels appear on your display with each press of the button. "SEn 1" is the shortest range of sensitivity, meaning only radars that are nearby the scanner will be picked up. "SEn 4" is the longest possible range setting for the Dual, meaning radars from a far distance will be picked up with this setting. A low sensitivity range can by chosen for driving in a crowded city. When you reach the sensitivity level you desire, stop pushing the "SEn" button.
Overheating
If you see the word "Hot" flash across your display, reposition your radar to a different part of your vehicle. Your radar is overheating in the direct sun, or the radar has been continuously running in a closed, non-air-conditioned car. Excessive exposure to heat may eventually damage your scanner.
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Are you considering abandoning your landline phone and going totally wireless? If so, it's becoming easier to do it. For many people, it just makes economic sense to simplify their lives by going wireless. Follow these steps to live without a landline.
Instructions
1. Consider your lifestyle before making the change. If you are a busy professional who travels frequently, you are never at home anyway; so it makes perfect sense to cut the landline. You carry your mobile phone wherever you go, and you do not need to pay two phone bills.
2. Assess your Internet issues. If you rely on your landline for Internet use, you can easily dump it by signing up for Internet service through your cable or satellite dish provider.
3. Evaluate the amount of time you spend on a daily basis on your landline. If you use the landline more than two hours a day, then you probably need to keep it. If you think you can cut down on the amount of time spent on it, then you can clip it.
4. Make sure you have a good cellular calling plan. Going totally wireless is fine as long as you have an excellent plan and top-drawer coverage. If your plan is less than stellar, you will want to research better ones before trying to live without a landline.
5. Take the plunge and become part of a growing number who are living wirelessly. Students, empty-nesters, urban professionals and many others are living without a landline phone because it fits their lifestyles. Making this change can be a savvy way to cut costs and eliminate waste in your phone bills.
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Digital cameras are remarkable tools, allowing you to use your hard drive to save precious memories of your family and friends. Moving your digital photos from your camera to a laptop (or other hard drive) is a must, as the on-board memory on most cameras is not nearly sufficient to store an entire photo album. Fortunately, camera manufacturers design most cameras with this in mind, allowing for quick and easy connections to the USB port on the side of your laptop computer.
Instructions
1. Plug the included USB cable into the side of your camera, and the other side of the cable into an available USB port on your laptop computer. The computer should immediately recognize that a device has been connected, which can be seen by the small icon that will appear in the lower right-hand side of the screen.
2. Navigate to Windows Explorer to find your pictures on the camera. Go to the "Start" menu, then to the "All Programs" list, then to "Accessories."
3. Click on the "Computer" icon in Windows Explorer to find all devices attached to your machine. You will see your camera in that list, so click on it to bring up a list of the pictures contained therein.
4. Highlight, drag, and drop the files and photos you wish to move from your digital camera to your laptop.
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Connect your camera via USB to download photos or editing or storage.
Nikon's line of compact digital cameras includes the popular CoolPix line. These cameras run on either disposable or rechargeable batteries, and they store photo files on flash storage cards. Once you've taken photos, you connect the camera to your computer via USB cable and download the images for editing and archiving. Occasionally, a problem will occur during the connection procedure. This can usually be attributed to the USB cable or camera drivers.
Instructions
1. Check the cable. The USB cable is designed to fit in the USB port in only one direction. If the cable isn't properly aligned, no connection between the camera and the computer will be made. Check to make sure that the cable is inserted properly.
2. Connect the USB cable directly to the port in your computer. If you use a USB with multiple ports, it can cause communication issues and is less than optimal for data transfer. Instead, connect the USB cable directly to a port in the back of the computer. Ports in the front or side can also cause connectivity problems.
3. Recharge or replace the batteries. It could be that your camera doesn't have the power needed to sustain a connection. Connect using AC power when applicable or change or recharge your battery and try to connect again.
4. Update your drivers. Visit the Nikon website (see Resources) to search for updated drivers for your camera. If none are available, go to your Windows Control Panel and use the "Add/Remove Programs" feature to remove the Nikon drivers from your computer. Reinstall them by inserting your original Nikon camera disc into the optical drive and follow the on-screen prompts.
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Like any home electronics device, a Toshiba television can be afflicted by problems that can result in inadequate operation. Fortunately, troubleshooting and fixing a Toshiba is not difficult, thanks to simple troubleshooting tips that can be applied to a wide range of Toshiba models.
Instructions
1. Check the Toshiba's power plug. It may just be loose or it may need to be plugged into a new wall outlet (perhaps there is something wrong with a specific power outlet in your home). Be sure to attend to this immediately.
2. Check the back of your cable or satellite box, if you receive a television feed to your Toshiba through either one of these methods. Pay specific attention to the A/V cables. In a standard setup, these A/V cables will be red, white and yellow and attach accordingly to the color-coded sockets on both the back/side of your Toshiba and the back of the satellite/cable box. If these cords have come loose or if they have been incorrectly matched up with the sockets, plug them in to the appropriate connectors.
3. Cycle through the video inputs using your Toshiba remote. Sometimes when you switch video inputs to accommodate for a new external device (a DVD player, for instance), you forget to return the video input back to where the feed can be displayed from your cable/satellite box. Thus, use the "Input" button on your Toshiba remote and cycle back through the video inputs until the display comes back on again and you can see and experience picture and sound.
4. Take a magnetic coil to your television. Some models of Toshiba televisions---usually projection or big-screen TVs---may suffer from magnetization, which will cause blotches on the display. Use a magnetic coil to get rid of these blotches by rotating it close in front of the television display until the entire display has been covered. This may demagnetize the TV and improve the display.
5. Make sure the coaxial cable is not loose. When loose, this cable may cause display problems, such as a cloudy, grainy white picture, also referred to as "snow."
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