The Bahamas is a popular tourist getaway consisting of more than 700 islands. Traveling to this tropical vacation spot will leave you wanting more. While you're riding the Atlantis Submarine and scuba diving at Paradise Island, you want to make sure that you are able to use your cell phone in the case of an emergency. Using a cell phone in The Bahamas is easy if you follow the correct procedures.
Instructions
1. Be sure that your cell phone charger has the correct plug for The Bahamas. The Bahamas uses the same plugs as the United States, so unless your charger was purchased in another country, you should not need a plug adaptor. If your charger has a different plug type, purchase plug adaptors "A" and "B" from an electronics store before you leave home so that you can charge your cell phone while in The Bahamas.
2. Purchase a transformer that can handle 120 volts, which is the voltage used in The Bahamas, to use when charging your cell phone. Your cell phone will likely fry if you do not use the correct transformer.
3. Contact your cell phone provider to make sure that they offer phone coverage in The Bahamas. Ask to be upgraded to international roaming.
4. Consider renting a cell phone or SIM card to use with your personal cell phone if your cellular company does not offer coverage in The Bahamas.
5. Understand dial locally within The Bahamas. The Bahamas does not have city codes, so just simply dial the phone number.
6. Prepare to call the United States from The Bahamas. First dial "011" (this is the international prefix to dial outside of The Bahamas). Then dial "1" (this is the international code used to dial to the U.S.). Follow that by the area code and phone number.
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TV antennas have come a long way from the foil-enabled rabbit ears on top of your father's old box. With satellite dishes and cable companies running the show these days, it seems like old-fashioned antennas will go the way of the dodo. It's possible, however, to make a high-powered TV antenna that picks up UHF stations with ease, even those delivering HD signals. All you need is some reliable tools and a few common household items.
Instructions
1. Wrap aluminum foil around a sheet of plywood measuring 15 by 30 inches and secure it with duct tape or similarly sturdy material.
2. Cut a 2-by-4 to length. You want it to stretch along the center of the plywood lengthwise, with enough room left over to fit into whatever space you have prepared for it (10 to 12 additional inches is recommended).
3. Center the 2-by-4 along the length of the plywood and nail it into place with roofing nails.
4. Mark the center of the plywood on the 2-by-4 with a felt pen. Then measure 3.5 inches in both directions along the length of the 2-by-4, and mark the locations with the pen. Then measure 7 additional inches beyond those spots and mark those locations as well.
5. Using screws and a screwdriver, lightly secure a pair of washers to the 2-by-4 at each of the locations you have marked (10 washers in all). The screws should be spaced sufficiently far apart so that the washers do not come into contact with each other.
6. Cut the hooks off of 4 wire coat hangers, and then cut the bottom of each coat hangar in the center. You should be left with 8 pieces of wire bent into a "v" shape. Make sure all of them are the same length
7. Run a length of insulated 12-gauge romax wire from the bottom pair of washers to the top, then back down to the bottom again. Crisscross the wire twice: the first time should be 3.5 inches from the lowest washer pair, and the second should be 3.5 inches from the highest washer pair.
8. Strip the insulation from the romex wire where it comes into contact with the washers. It needn't be precise, but at least one of the points where the wire crosses needs to still be insulated.
9. Slip the 8 "v" wires around the 4 highest and 4 lowest screws, pointing them directly outward from the 2-by-4. Tighten the screws around the wire "v"s and the romex wire.
10. Attach the TV transmission wires to the screws in the center and tighten. Connect the other end to your TV.
11. Mount the apparatus as high as you can (an attic is preferable). In some cases, you can mount the 2-by-4 in the existing antenna mount. Otherwise, you can build a simple platform for it by placing the antennae perpendicular to a thick piece of plywood and nailing pieces of bracing wood around the base of the 2-by-4 to hold it in place.
12. Turn on your TV. You should be able to get crystal clear reception.
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The Canon EOS Rebel XS camera is the successor to the XTi as the entry-level model in Canon's Rebel line of digital single-lens reflex cameras. Essentially, the XS is an XTi in the body of an XSi with changes here and there. Some of the camera's basic features stayed the same: the 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, the 3 frames-per-second rate on continuous shooting, the standard 18-55mm lens, and the 2.5-inch LCD screen. The cameras differ in other areas, in some cases significantly.
Continuous Shooting Capacity
The old XTi could create up to 27 JPEG images or 10 raw files with continuous shooting. The XS allows unlimited JPEGs from continuous shooting--or, rather, the number of JPEGs is limited only by the capacity of the memory card you're using. The tradeoff is that the XS can only handle six raw files in a continuous shoot.
Live View
Most users of point-and-shoot cameras simply use the LCD display as the viewfinder. Digital SLR cameras, however, were slow in adding this "live view" feature, and the display could only be used to view pictures after they were taken. The XTi didn't offer live view. It's included in the XS.
Autofocus Positions
This is the one area where the XS is arguably a downgrade from the XTi. Multiple autofocus points allow you to compose pictures in which the focal point is somewhere other than the center of the image. The XTi offered nine autofocus point, but the XS has only seven. According to CNET, Canon shifted to the seven-point autofocus to keep the price of the new camera roughly the same as the XTi.
Weight
At 450g, or almost exactly 1 lb., the Rebel XS is aout 12 percent lighter than the 510g XTi.
Battery Life
The XS uses the LP-E5 rechargeable battery pack, which offers a significantly longer life than the NB-2LH used in the XTi. According to The Digital Picture's review, the XS battery is good for about 600 photos on a charge, or 500 with the flash set at 50 percent. The old battery had a life of about 500 photos, or 350 with flash. Remember that battery life with any camera plummets when you have live view engaged. Use live view all the time on the XS, and you'll be lucky to get 200 photos on a charge.
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Photoscape is a freeware photo-editing program with numerous useful features. With Photoscape you can change the names of photos in batch mode (more than one at a time), combine and split photos, and enhance photos, just to name a few of the features. The default installation language of Photoscape is English, but free language packs are available for download from the Photoscape Website.
Instructions
1. Visit the Photoscape Translate Webpage, and click to download the desired language pack for Photoscape. Among your options will be Korean, German, Spanish, Japanese and Russian.
2. Go to the Start menu, click "Computer," select "Local Disk (C:)," double-click "Program Files," and then double-click "Photoscape."
3. Click and drag the language file into the Photoscape folder to move it there, then open the Photoscape program.
4. Click the "Language" button and select the desired language from the list of options to begin using it.
A high-quality video camera is essential for videographers.
Canon Corp. manufactures electronics including consumer, prosumer and professional video cameras. The XH A1 and XH A1S are professional-quality video cameras. Both models incorporate 3CCD sensors and can shoot 1080i HDV on mini DV tape with frame rates of 24, 30 and 60. The XH A1 was released and followed by the XH A1S, which is an updated model.
Image
The XH A1S incorporates features that allow the camera to produce a better quality image than the XH A1. The standard shutter speed is automatically set to 1/30 on the XH A1S instead of 1/60, which was the standard setting on the XH A1. The newer model also offers a number of control settings that were not available on the previous model. The zoom and focus settings are more customizable and offer greater user control, including the ability to manually focus while zooming. Additionally, the XH A1S has extended color temperature limits, the ability to white-balance based on Kelvin temperature and the option to set the gain by .05 decibel increments.
Audio
While the Canon XH A1 camcorder offers two channels of audio recording and the ability to record using either the built-in microphone or an external XLR microphone, the XH A1S offers the ability to record audio using an XLR microphone and the built in microphone simultaneously. This gives a videographer the ability to record with an external XLR microphone and have a back-up track if the microphone sound is problematic. Additionally, the XH A1S has an XLR plug that allows greater microphone sensitivity and incorporates an audio limiter, which prevents audio from peaking during recording.
Connections
The updated XH A1S includes a six-pin FireWire cable for connecting external devices. The camera also includes a component output channel and the ability to hook up an external monitor. This enables crew, clients and other onlookers to view the footage as it's being shot. When recording video to a compatible hard drive, the remaining hard drive space is displayed in the viewfinder. This lets videographers know exactly how much shoot time they have left on a drive without disconnecting it and plugging it into a computer to check.
Other Specifications
The XH A1S is slightly larger and heavier than the XH A1. The weight of the former is 4.7 pounds with the dimensions 6.4 inches by 7.6 inches by 15.5 inches. The weight of the latter is 4.6 pounds with the dimensions 6.4 inches by 7.4 inches by 12.4 inches. The XH A1 only includes a single tripod plate for small screw tripods while the XH A1S includes two tripod plates, the second for use with large screw tripods. This extends the range of tripods that can be used with the camera. The XH A1S also includes some physical improvements over the XH A1, such as a reshaped lens to allow more fluid camera moves and the repositioning of certain buttons, including the control dial, for improved feature accessibility.
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Many of us have deleted photos from our phones at one point or another, and then thought about how nice it would be to somehow retrieve them. Although you may have deleted your photos from your cell phone by accident, there is hope in recovering them. However, you have to have an SD-enabled phone for this to work.
What Type of Pictures Can Be Recovered?
All picture file formats can be recovered using recovery software. This includes pictures that were saved as JPG, GIF and BMP files. Normally if the picture was taken on your cell phone, your phone will automatically save the image as a JPG. JPG (or JPEG) files are the most common picture files, mainly due to system compatibility. Most computers and cell phones are made to view them.
Where are They Recovered From?
Unfortunately, if the picture was saved to your handset and deleted by accident you will not be able to recover it. However, if you saved the photo to your SD card, you will be able to recover the deleted files. When you save a file to your SD memory card, the card automatically copies it to an invisible file. This invisible file is used as a carbon copy of your original file. This is the file the recovery program will look for to recover your deleted photos.
How are the Files Recovered?
To recover the deleted photo from your SD card, download a file recovery program to your PC. This PC should contain an SD card slot or you will have to purchase an SD card reader. You cannot recover the files directly from the cell phone; the SD card has to be removed from the phone before recovering the files.
Where to Purchase Recovery Software?
Currently, you can only purchase the recovery software online (two options available in Resources). There are several manufacturers who make this software; however, not all of them work the same. First download the free trial version of the recovery software to see whether it will recover the deleted photosfrom your SD card. Once you find one that works, you have to pay a fee of around $50 to download the full version to your PC.
Recover Deleted Pictures?
Remove the SD card from your cell phone and insert it into the SD card reader on your desktop PC or laptop. Launch the software recovery program on your computer and follow the onscreen instructions to recover the deleted photos. Once the photos have been recovered, save them to a location that you will remember on your computer. Do not save them back to the SD card.
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Many vehicles only have one auxiliary input (or none at all) which makes having multiple audio peripherals cumbersome. If you want to listen to your XM or MP3 player, you may have to switch out cables which can be dangerous when driving. Luckily, many XM tuners now come with an extra auxiliary audio input to help solve this problem and make driving safer.
Instructions
1. Set up and install the XM radio car receiver according to the manufacturer's instructions. Plug one of the auxiliary cables into the "audio out" jack on the receiver and the other end into the "auxiliary in" jack on the stereo. If the car has no auxiliary jack, you can use the cassette tape input which comes with the car receiver.
2. Plug one end of an auxiliary sound cable into the "auxiliary in" jack in the XM receiver. Plug the other end of the cable into the MP3 player or other sound peripheral.
3. Turn the vehicle and the XM receiver on. Set your car stereo to the auxiliary sound (or tape) input to hear the XM radio. Set the XM receiver to the Auxiliary sound input.
4. Turn the MP3 player or other sound peripherial on. The sound should now be coming from the peripheral, through the XM, and out from the car speakers
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Setting the shutter speed on your Canon EOS 40D will allow you to adjust the way movement is recorded on your digital images. A fast shutter speed will freeze movement. This is great to stop fast action sports, or hummingbirds sipping nectar. A slow shutter speed will show the blur of movement. This will help make beautiful waterfall landscape photographs or show the trailing movement of lights on a carnival ride at dusk.
Instructions
1. Decide what type of movement you want to show with the digital photos you will be shooting. Choose if you want to freeze motion, or show the blur of motion. Envision your final photograph.
2. Understand a little about shutter speed numbers before setting your Canon EOS 40D camera. A larger number on the LCD screen is the equivalent to a faster shutter speed. A smaller number will equal a slower shutter speed.
3. Turn on your Canon EOS 40D digital camera by pressing the bar on the back to the uppermost position with the small line.
4. Rotate your command dial to the TV setting on the top left side of your camera. This is the small round wheel. Look in the LCD screen on the top right part of your Canon camera for a screen full of data. On the top left, you will see a number that represents your shutter speed.
5. Understand the shutter speed number. If you see a “60" for example, that means your shutter speed is set to 1/60th of a second. That means your camera is recording the scene for a very small portion of a second.
6. Locate the rolling wheel above the LCD screen. Rotate the wheel to the left, to decrease the number on the screen. This will set your shutter speed to a slower setting, allowing your pictures to show blur and movement.
7. Rotate the rolling wheel to the right to increase your shutter speed. The larger the number, the faster your shutter speed. This will help you to stop fast action movements.
8. Understand common shutter speeds. For most photographers, the slowest shutter speed they will use without a tripod, and still get sharp pictures is 1/60th of a second, or “60" on your LCD screen. To stop outdoor, daytime sports, you might use a setting of “1000". To show the blur of water rushing over rocks in a stream, you might use a shutter speed setting of “0/5", or 5 seconds, with the camera mounted to a tripod.
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Cell phone users are always looking for the newest and hottest ringtones for their phones. Unfortunately, finding free ringtones can be near impossible. Why not just create, upload and use your own ringtones? Thanks to Myxer, that is exactly what you can do. You can even send these ringtones to your phone and the phones of your friends and relatives.
Instructions
1. Log onto the Myxer website.
2. Click on the “Sign Up” link found on the homepage.
3. Click the green “Create Account” button underneath “Personal Account” on the next Web page if you want to be the only one who can access your custom ringtones. Select the “Artist Account” feature to upload the ringtones onto the Myxer website so that other users can access the ringtones.
4. Fill out the required information on the next page to create your account. A link will be sent to your email from Myxer to verify your account. Once you've finished filling out the information on Myxer, go to your email account and open that link to verify your Myxer account.
5. Go back to the Myxer website. Depending on your browser settings, you may need to sign in on the Myxer homepage, or you may already be logged in. Click on the “Share” tab at the top of the page to make a ringtone that will remain on the Myxer server. Other users will be able to download this ringtone. To simply create a ringtone to send directly to your phone or a friend's phone, select “Make Your Own.”
6. Click on “Browse” underneath “Make a New Ringtone or Wallpaper for Your Own phone.” A box will open. From there, select the folder that contains any music or audio file that you want to convert into a ringtone. Double-click the audio file to upload it. You should now see that file name in the text box to the left of the “Browse” tab.
7. Click the “Upload” tab, and the song will begin uploading to the Myxer website. This may take a few minutes, depending on the strength of your Internet connection. Once the song has uploaded, you will be on the “Customize Your Ringtone” page.
8. Locate the blue box with green squiggly lines. Inside that box will be a shaded rectangle. The shaded area represents what portion of the song will be your actual ringtone. Move your cursor over the center of the shaded rectangle to place it wherever you want the ringtone to begin. You can also place your mouse over either end of the ringtone. Your cursor will then turn into arrows. This will allow you to either lengthen or shorten your ringtone. You can also create the length of your ringtone by entering the seconds into the text box next to “Length.” You can name the file whatever you choose by typing in the box next to “Send As,” set the volume of the ringtone by clicking on the drag-down box next to “Volume” and even make the ringtone either fade in or out. Click the green arrow below the “Listen to This Section” heading to preview your ringtone. Once you're happy with the selection, click the “Save for Later” link or “Send to Phone” if you selected the “Make Your Own” tab. If you decided to share the ringtone, you will have different options at the bottom of your audio file. Underneath the file, you can change the name of the file, put in a description, choose a category for the ringtone by clicking on the drop box next to the “Category” heading and allow users to customize the ringtone themselves and even leave comments for you. You can also upload an image for the ringtone, but you do not have to do so. Once you're happy with the ringtone, select the “Finish” button.
9. Go back to your Myxer account page, and your ringtone(s) should be at the bottom of the page. Click on the ringtone to open the page for the file.
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Mini spy cameras often feature their own DVR, so footage is stored directly on the camera and no extra equipment is needed. These cameras can capture full frame video and store it with built-in memory or through an expandable storage device.
Types
Different mini spy cameras include the pen-shaped, sphere-shaped and credit-card shaped models. Some small spy cameras are built into devices such as sunglasses, picture frames or ties.
Features
Because of the small size of the units, typical recording sizes are 340 by 320 or 680 by 640 pixels. These videos can be sent to cell phones or uploaded to a computer through a USB cable. Most of them also capture sound via a tiny microphone.
Function
The cameras work with one-button recording. Wireless remotes are also available for some of the cameras. A picture button can snap JPEG pictures that are also stored within the DVR of the device.
Considerations
Certain types of mini spy cameras are better than others. Consider the frequency and duration of intended use, as sufficient internal memory will save money and time. Higher resolution will create better video that can be used for productions or projects.
Accessories
Along with the camera, you can purchase a small stand, a TV-connection cable, something to hide the device in or extra storage. Most come with built-in batteries.
This vintage camera would have employed scale focusing.
A camera can be found in almost every home in North America today. From the Kodak Brownie to today's sophisticated digital offerings, the camera has been and is an important part of our lives. In order to bring this technology to the masses, however, manufacturers had to make concessions to keep costs down and to keep cameras within the reach of the average individual. One of these measures was to make less expensive models without rangefinder focusing. These models depended on scale focusing and the physics of depth of field to get sharp photos.
Instructions
Film Cameras
1. Open the camera back and place a roll of film into the film cassette holder. Stretch the film end, or leader, across the opening and insert the end into the slot in the take-up spool. Manually advance the film once and close the back.
2. Advance the film two more times to move the exposed portion past the exposure opening.
3. Use an exposure meter, either the one built into the camera or a hand-held meter, to get the correct exposure for the scene. Set the exposure on the camera. Keep the aperture, or f-stop, as small as you can, while maintaining a shutter speed of at least 1/60th of a second.
4. Frame the subject in the viewfinder. Estimate the distance to your subject as closely as you can. Set that distance on the scale focusing ring on the lens or the focusing scale in the viewfinder.
5. Hold the camera steady and squeeze the shutter release button.
Digital Cameras
6. Insert a memory card into the card slot of the camera and close the cover.
7. Frame the subject in the viewfinder and adjust the exposure, if in manual mode, to get as small an aperture as possible, while keeping the shutter speed up to at least 1/60th of a second.
8. Estimate the distance to the subject and set that distance on the zone focusing scale in the viewfinder or on the focusing ring on the lens, if one is supplied.
9. Hold the camera steady and squeeze the shutter release button.
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Fluorescent light bulbs are becoming more popular because they use less energy and last longer than incandescent bulbs. However, the negative effects of fluorescent bulbs must be understood before making the choice to switch from one light source to another.
Mercury
Fluorescent lights contain mercury, meaning it is extremely dangerous if one breaks. Exposure to mercury can cause something as small as a headache to something more serious, such as kidney problems.
Radiation
Sitting under a fluorescent light exposes the body to microwave radiation. It can be harmful to the body in large doses, leading to skin cancer, autism and leukemia.
Behavior
Fluorescent lighting can have a negative effect on behavior. In schools, children are less likely to perform well and behave properly when under fluorescent rather than full-spectrum light.
Electromagnetic Fields
Fluorescent lights emit electromagnetic fields (EMFs) more than incandescent bulbs. Exposure to EMFs is dangerous, as they are known to cause serious conditions, including brain tumors, birth defects, cataracts, heart problems, nausea, chest pain and more.
Other Negative Effects
Other negative effects of fluorescent lights are dyslexia, reading problems, migraines, fatigue, anxiety, ADD and dizziness.
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A DVR, also known as a digital video recorder, is a device that allows you to record shows and movies off cable or satellite television to watch at a later date. Because the shows are stored in a digital format, you can pause, fast forward and rewind any programs you have saved without having to wait for the unit to access information on a tape or disc. You can even use a DVR to pause and rewind live television, with the unit automatically starting to record as soon as you pause or rewind. This makes a DVR a wonderful accessory for Dish Network subscribers, letting them automatically record any programs they want to watch, or to pause a show when they have to leave the room. Best of all, installing a Dish Network DVR unit is easy and can be done in just a few minutes.
Instructions
1. Disconnect your old Dish Network receiver, unplugging its electrical cord and then unhooking its video and audio connections. Since a Dish Network DVR unit also works as a Dish Network receiver, you'll have no need to use the old receiver; in most cases, you will be expected to return it to your local Dish Network service provider once the DVR has been installed.
2. Place the new DVR unit where your old receiver was located on your entertainment center. Begin connecting it to your television, home audio system and any other entertainment devices your old receiver was attached to. The Dish Network satellite cable will connect to the coaxial "Signal In" connection on the back of the unit, and you can connect your devices either via the coaxial cable or the video and audio cables supplied with the DVR. When the cables have all been connected, plug in the DVR unit.
3. Insert the programming card from your old Dish Network receiver into the card slot of the new DVR unit (unless you were given a new card for the DVR, in which case you should use it). Once the DVR has its programming card in place, turn on both the DVR and the television. It will take the DVR unit a moment to find a signal from the satellite; it should then automatically connect you to your Dish Network programming. Once connected, your DVR should automatically update itself internally with the current time and features of your subscription package.
4. Use your remote control to set any parental filters you might have for your DVR. If your DVR unit has a digital clock display, set it to the current time (as this is not synched with the internal clock of the unit.) From this point, you can begin scheduling recordings using the onscreen menu, and can also navigate channels with your remote just as you could with the standard Dish Network receiver.
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Manually set your camera focus and adjust shutter speed and aperture size so the car stays in focus.
If you'd like to get a clear, quality shot of a race car event, or you'd like to take some artful pictures in the city, chances are you'll have to photograph a moving car---perhaps very quickly. If you're not using a digital camera, the requirements for shutter speed and aperture/ISO settings still apply, but you'll have to adjust them manually per your camera's instruction manual.
Instructions
1. Choose a shooting area where you'll have a shot of a slower moving vehicle, preferably turning a corner. This slow speed allows you to capture the moment with reduced motion blur, and the motion of the car turning makes for a more interesting photo.
2. Turn off you camera's "auto" mode. Even in higher-end cameras, this setting will probably not capture the quickly moving vehicle as well as you'd like.
3. Set your camera to a fast shutter speed. Experiment with 1/500th of a second, then test how your photos change when you speed it up or slow it down.
4. Open your aperture and increase the camera's ISO. This allows for more light in your photos. If it's too bright, lower them a bit.
5. Move the camera along with the car when it drives by. This is called panning and creates an interesting motion blur in the background. When the car gets to a place you want to photograph, hit the shutter button, continuing to pan even after you hit the shutter button.
6. Preview your photo. Adjust shutter speed to increase or decrease the motion blur in the background until you're happy with the results.
7. Shoot as many photos as possible with a variety of shutter speeds and aperture/ISO settings.
8. Practice panning often to improve your skill. Find a busy street corner and shoot away.
Quickly charge your Sony CyberShot DSC-W30's battery.
The Sony CyberShot DSC-W30 is a seven megapixel compact digital camera that is designed to primarily to take snapshots. The camera is powered by an internal, re-chargeable battery pack. Charging the battery is simple and you will never have to worry about your Sony CyberShot DSC-W30 digital camera running out of charge while trying to capture your precious moments.
Instructions
1. Locate the "DC-IN" port on your Sony CyberShot DSC-W30. This is housed underneath a gray piece of rubber on the top right side of the camera. Remove the rubber cover using your fingertip to expose the charging port.
2. Plug the smaller end of the charge cable (the DC end) into your Sony CyberShot's DC-IN port. Take the other end of the charge cable and plug it into the female connection on the AC-LS5K AC adapter. Plug the AC plug from the AC adapter into a wall outlet.
3. Leave the camera charge. Unplug the Sony Cybershot DSC-W30 from the AC adapter when a green light emits from the camera, as this means the charging process is complete.
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Certain Honda Odyssey models come with a CD player and changer installed in the head unit of the vehicle. You don't have to remove the entire CD player from the car to get the serial number and model number in the event that you need a replacement or you're having issues with the system. You need the serial number to retrieve the anti-theft code from the dealership, should a power loss or attempted theft trigger the system.
Instructions
Model Number
1. Examine the front panel of the Odyssey CD changer for the model number.
2. Check the CD changer door for the model information.
3. Check the left side of the CD changer if the changer door doesn't contain the model information.
Serial Number
4. Turn the Honda Odyssey's ignition to "1." You need the CD changer powered up to receive the serial number code.
5. Press the CD changer's "1" and "6" buttons down at the same time. The buttons are located along the lower part of the player.
6. Press the power button on the changer.
7. Write down the serial number that flashes on the LCD display.
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The Motorola i335 is a cell phone manufactured specifically for the Nextel network. On this cell phone, you can create any ringtone you like. All you have to do is use an application for cropping the audio file to an appropriate size and duration. For instance, you can select your favorite part of a song while cropping the rest of it.
Instructions
1. Download the mpTrim application (see the Resources section for a link to the application). On the right margin of the web page click "mpTrim 2.13" under "Latest Versions." Instead of downloading the application, you may simply run it for immediate use only. Once the program opens, go to "File" from the top of the application window and click "Open." Open the song that you want to use as a ringer from your hard disk.
2. Use the functional tabs of mpTrim to edit and crop the song as you like. Use the time-elapse meters and arrows to edit the song. Do not make the ringtone longer than 25 seconds to save memory on the phone. Once the file is edited and you are satisfied with it, select "Save As" and give it a name. Close mpTrim after saving the file.
3. Change the extension of the file you saved. Nextel cell phones play ringtones in .AAC extension, so you will have to convert the edited file's format to .AAC. For this purpose, click the "Wavepad" link in the Resources section. Click the "Download" button on the page and select "Run the application" for using it once only. As it opens, click "File" from the top main menu and select "Open." Browse Windows Explorer to locate the edited ringer file. Open this file and let it load.
4. Click the "Stop" button when the song starts to play. Alter and adjust the sound settings of the song using the navigation menu on the top of the application. When you have successfully edited the sound quality, click "File" at the top of the application and select "Save As" from the context menu. A small "Save As" pop-up window will appear in which there will be a drop-down menu containing different file extension names. Select .AAC from this drop box and click "Save" for closing the file. Close the program.
5. Upload the file to your Motorola i335 using the Nextel Spring Focus Uploader (see Resources for a link). Enter your cell phone number and a file name for the ringer you created when prompted. Upload the edited ringer from your hard drive to the web page and hit the "Upload" button. Wait to receive the ringer file on your Motorola cell phone via text message.
6. Open the text message on your cell phone and click the link in the message to confirm that you want to download the file. Wait about 15 to 30 seconds for the download to finish. Press the "OK" button to save the file and store it along with all the other ringers on your phone.
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Dazzle is a video converting system that comes with a software program to make video editing simple. This system is used to convert video cassettes to a more usable format allowing you to then output to DVD. This device works well for those who wish to edit old movies and save them in an easier-to-view format.
Instructions
1. Install the Dazzle software on your computer. The device comes with the disc for installation and should walk your system through getting it properly installed.
2. Connect your camcorder, VCR or TV to the device via cable. This will allow the device to capture the images you wish to be able to edit. The chip inside the Dazzle converts the video in real time to the DVD format so your computer can use it.
3. Use MovieStar 5 to edit the video in whatever format you wish. You can move clips, cut clips, and even add effects and titles to the project. This program is part of the installation of the Dazzle.
4. Render the movie once you are done editing. Rendering is a process that ties all the pieces together including music, effects and the video files. It flattens everything so it can be output to a DVD.
5. Burn the DVD of the movie you created. This will finalize your project and you can then watch it on any DVD player as well as store the movie you just made.
Installing power door locks is not a simple endeavor. Following basic instructions and planning your moves ahead of time, ensuring stable and damage-free connections, can make the endeavor far from daunting.
Instructions
1. Perform initial planning. Installing power locks is not a simple task, so laying out matters ahead of time is critical. It is important to understand where your components will be laid out in the car. The mounting of the main power lock module will be made when the lower driver side panel is taken off, and a location within that area must be decided upon, dependent upon the structure of the individual car. Also, with the door panel removed, the mounting spot for the actuator must be located.
2. Mount the main module. Make sure the location you picked for the main module is in a safe area, as this runs the entire power lock unit and it cannot be damaged or be subjected to any water damage. The actual mounting of the unit can be achieved either by strapping it to a harness near the dash, or any other support in the vicinity that is deemed stable and solid, such as the firewall.
3. Wire the components and attach the wiring harness. While the wiring harness itself is prewired, the actuator must be run through it. There are two five wire groups to deal with, and the shorter of these sides should be looped through the driver's side door, while the longer set set pass through the dash and ultimately into the passenger door. If you own a sedan as opposed to a sports car, the other two sets of wires go back to the rear door boots. The wires will ultimately go to the area in which the actuator is located.
4. Connect the last four wires. These are the four wires that are left when the wiring harness wires are connected above. There are brown, red, white, red and black wires, with the red and black acting as power and ground leads, and the white and brown acting as keyless entry inputs. The brown and white wires clearly attach to the keyless entry inputs, per their designation. The black wire will go to the Chassis Ground, while the red goes to 12Volts Constant.
5. Mount the actuator. There are two primary ways to perform this operation-directly or indirectly. It is possible to directly attach the actuator to the door skin, or indirectly mount it to a door strap, which in turn is connected to the skin. After this is achieved, locate the metal rod apparatus that should be included with your generic power lock kit, and hook it up per the instructions for your individual power lock set, and also make sure it is aligned with the lock/unlock mechanism in your door. Then connect the actuator rod to the door rod, and when tightened, this should match the position of the door lock.
6. Attach the actuator wires to the harness colors exactly, matching each color to its corresponding color.
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The daguerreotype and the calotype processes were the foundations of photography.
The daguerreotype and the calotype are the foundations upon which the practice of photography is based. These two processes, the former developed in France, the latter invented by an Englishman, were the first methods by which images could be "fixed": A scene in the natural world could be transferred to metal or paper and become a permanent record. From these initial processes, photography went on to revolutionize how the world was seen.
Before the Daguerreotype and the Calotype
The concept of reproducing an image or scene from the natural world via material means had been sought by artists for some time before the invention of the daguerreotype and the calotype. The primary method that had been developed was the "camera obscura." This device, using angled mirrors within a box, allowed light to enter a box, over a tracing paper depiction of the scene desired, which was then angled via mirrors through a pinhole at the front. This image, though upside-down, retained the color and perspective of the original drawing and could be projected onto a wall or canvas. It was primarily used as an aid to painting.
The Daguerreotype
The daguerreotype was the first truly photographic process. It was invented by Louis Daguerre, a French artist and chemist, and was unveiled to the public in 1839. For many years Daguerre had been trying to fix images permanently and had worked with colleague Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in producing preliminary processes. The daguerreotype was the culmination of his efforts. The process was detailed and required great care. A silver-plated copper plate was polished so that there were absolutely no blemishes or marks upon it. It was then placed in a closed box over iodine in order to make it sensitive to light. Transferred into a lightproof box, the plate would be inserted into the camera where it would be exposed to light, capturing the desired scene. The image was developed using hot mercury and fixed by being immersed in a salt solution or sodium thiosulfate.
The Calotype
The calotype was introduced to the public two years after the daguerreotype, in England. Its inventor was William Henry Fox Talbot, a member of Parliament who was also a keen amateur artist. It was while sketching on holiday in Italy that Talbot began to conceive of a process to make drawing automatic, to capture the scene in front of him instantly. He used a camera obscura, but rather than simply project the image, he inserted a sheet of drawing paper coated in silver chloride. When it was exposed to light the image was fixed on the paper, but in reverse (much like film negatives today). He then placed this negative against a second piece of coated paper to produce the positive image.
The Difference Between the Two Processes
There are two primary differences between the processes. The first is the material onto which the image was fixed. Daguerre's use of metal plates, while his invention was revolutionary, was quickly deemed cumbersome, in no small part due to Talbot's use of paper to capture the image. The other difference is that the daguerreotype was a negative image that reflected a positive image while calotypes were negatives that could then be printed as positive images. The short time between these two important developments is evidence of how quickly photography evolved.
What Happened Next
Using the techniques devised by Daguerre and Talbot, inventors sought to push the process further. In America, ambrotypes used coated plates of glass to produce positive images, making it less expensive than the daguerreotype with its copper plates. The tintype used the same idea but with painted or lacquered iron sheets. However, it was not until the first flexible photographic films (and compact cameras) were developed by the Eastman Kodak company in 1885 that photography began to become a commonplace activity.
Satellite radio can be optimized for best performance.
Like most antennas, XM Radio antennas work best when they are as high as as clear from from obstruction as possible. In addition, satellite radio antennas are relatively unique, in that they use the mounting surface as part of the parabolic to pull in the signal. Whether in the home or in a mobile environment, there are a few tried-and-true methods available to maximize XM reception.
Instructions
In the Car
1. Remove XM antenna from trunk lid, if so mounted. Carefully slide micro-coax cable attaching the antenna from under the weather stripping most likely used to route the cable.
2. Clean the area on the vehicle's roof, approximately 6-8 inches from rear window, using isopropyl alcohol pad.
3. Reattach magnetic antenna to cleaned area on roof. Use vehicle's weather stripping to conceal micro-coax cable leading to antenna.
In the House
4. Remove XM antenna from existing location. Try to place the antenna on a windowsill or near a building entry point, routing micro-coax as needed.
5. Place new XM antenna/roof mount combo on the structure's roof if window placement proves unsatisfactory. Assemble the XM Radio's roof mount, using appropriate screwdrivers (if needed).
6. Extend ladder to the needed height to reach the highest safe point on the structure's roof. Recruit a helper to steady the ladder.
7. Place the antenna in its final mounting location. Use drill and 3/4-inch bit to pre-drill mounting holes.
8. Secure the antenna using drill, wood screws and Phillips bit inserts. Aim the antenna straight up, using the adjustable mount arms.
9. Screw on coaxial-to-XM adapter (supplied) to coax cable. Route RG-6 coaxial cable to XM receiver from roof antenna. Test for signal strength at receiver.
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Webcams are used on a computer to help record video content and also engage in visual communication with other users. If the image from your Veo Webcam is blurry and unclear, it is most likely a problem with the focus. Altering the focus on your Webcam allows you to gain a clean and crisp image. On most Webcams this can be done by altering the focus option on your camera.
Instructions
1. Click on the "Start" menu and select "All Programs."
2. Scroll through the list of programs and select the program that you installed with your webcam. This will display the image projected from your Webcam onto your computer screen.
3. Use a microfiber cloth to clean the lens on your Veo Webcam. This will get rid of any dirt or debris.
4. Locate the focus control on your Veo Webcam. You will find the focus control as the plastic lens around the actual eye of the camera.
5. Turn the plastic lens on your Webcam in either direction to alter the focus.
6. Look at the image displayed on your computer to see when the Webcam picture becomes clear.
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Lithium batteries are small enough to fit in the underside of your watch.
Lithium batteries are those most often found in small, portable devices, such as watches. The small size of the lithium battery paired with its long life make it perfect for devices that are used every day, and important devices that cannot risk failure, such as pacemakers. In a lithium metal battery, the anode is metallic lithium and the cathode is most often manganese dioxide.
Anode
As with all batteries, current flows into the battery through the anode. With a lithium battery, the current flows in through the metallic lithium. A solvent acts as a separator between the anode and the cathode. The separator in a metal lithium battery is lithium salt.
Cathode
Manganese dioxide is heat-treated to act as a cathode in a lithium metal battery. As with all batteries, the current flows out through the cathode after flowing in through the anode. Other possible cathodes in lithium metal batteries include liquid thionyl chloride and sulfuryl chloride. Together, the anode and cathode create polarity and allow the current to flow steadily into and out of the battery.
Specifications
The chemicals and solvents in metal lithium batteries create specific chemical reactions within the battery. While in use, the energy of metal lithium batteries drains more slowly than other types of batteries. Lithium batteries have the capability to deliver high-pulse currents and can withstand significant temperature change without accruing damage, affecting performance or draining excess energy.
Uses
You most likely own devices that contain lithium metal batteries. Watches, cell phones, portable music players, PDAs, digital cameras and calculators all contain lithium batteries. Lithium batteries are reliable, durable and rarely need replacement. Expensive devices, emergency devices and important devices subject to wear and tear typically employ lithium batteries for reliability. Lithium batteries are one of the only batteries suitable for emergency medical devices such as pacemakers, implantable defibrillators and other high-tech devices.
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Say you have an older 35mm camera that belonged to your parents, or that you simply haven't used in several years. And no matter how much you rack your brains, you can't figure out load a new roll of film into it. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to properly load your manual camera.
Instructions
Load film
1. Pull up on the film rewind button until the back cover opens up.
2. Open the camera back. (Keep an open camera away from direct sunlight.)
3. Insert a roll of 35mm film into the chamber.
4. Grasp the end of the film or leader and carefully pull toward the opposite end of the camera interior.
5. Insert the leader into any slot of the take-up spool.
6. Pull the advance film lever once. Make sure the film perforations are in the teeth of the transport sprocket and take-up spool.
7. Make sure the film is lying flat. If it is looping out, it will not move forward properly in the camera. It must be taut. Slowly turn the rewind crank in the direction of the arrow until it stops. Close the cover. Take several blank shots until the number 1 shows up on the frame counter.
Remove film
8. Place the end of the film box into the memo holder pocket, to remind you what kind of film it is and the number of frames or exposures.
9. Understand that, when you are at the end of your film, the advance lever will either not move at all or only move part of the way. It is important that you push the rewind button. Turn the rewind crank in the direction of the arrow. The frame counter will count backward as you do this. It will end at S.
10. Watch for the back to pop open. Remove the film canister and reload the camera.
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Transferring digital images directly onto an external storage medium is simple.
With digital cameras having become the standard, film has become a relatively obsolete storage medium. Although most digital cameras store pictures on removable memory cards, you might want to have an additional backup in the event that your memory card should get destroyed or deleted. Whether you prefer to back to them up on a CD, DVD or external hard drive, you can transfer images from your digital camera directly onto one of these external storage media.
Instructions
1. Connect your digital camera to your computer using the USB cable that came with it. Although you will not transfer the pictures onto your computer in any way, your computer's USB interface will allow you to quickly transfer files onto another storage medium also connected to your computer. Alternatively, you can insert your camera's memory card into your computer's memory card reader, if it has one.
2. Attach an external hard drive to your computer's other USB port or, if you plan to burn to the images onto a CD or DVD, insert a disc into your computer's optical drive. In either case, wait for your computer to recognize the medium you've attached or inserted.
3. Transfer your images directly from your computer or memory card to your external storage medium. Double-click the name of your camera or memory card in "My Computer" (or, if you use a Mac, in the "Finder") and hold down the "Ctrl" (Mac users: "Command") and key while clicking on images to select them.
4. Drag the photos onto the image of your external hard drive. If you plan to burn them onto a CD or DVD, create a new folder anywhere on your computer by right-clicking (Mac users: hold "Ctrl" and click) and selecting "Folder" from the "New" menu. Drag them into a folder, then right-click on the folder and select "CD (or DVD) Drive" from the "Send To:" menu. Wait for your images to be transferred or burned.
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The Panasonic DMR-ES15 is compatible with all DVD discs and has quick-starting functionality that speeds up the start-up process. Note that disc rotating sounds, image distortion when searching and failure to play due to bad disks are normal. Also, check to make sure the batteries are fresh in your remote controls and reboot the machine before you begin to troubleshoot.
Instructions
1. If the images from the disc do not show on your television, make sure the television is connected properly. Check to see that the "Video Out" terminals on the DMR-ES15 have cable in them; they lead to the TV and are connected to the "Video In" on the TV. Also, make sure the television's "Input" setting is correct. That is also one of the controls on the TV remote. Press it repeatedly until you see the DVD playback.
2. When the DVD picture is distorted, it is possible the TV is not compatible with the Progressive/Interlace settings of the DMR-ES15. Press and hold the "Stop" button and the "Play" button (which has the arrow and x1.3 on it) at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change from Progressive to Interlace.
3. If the screen aspect or screen size looks wrong, you may be able to use the television to change the aspect ratio. Some older televisions will not have that ability. When you cannot, go into the DMR-ES15's video menu and switch off the "Progressive" setting. Look at the DMR-ES15's video menu settings for "TV Type." Try switching settings between "4.3 TV Settings for DVD-Video" and "4.3 Settings for DVD-RAM" and see if that helps.
4. When playing back and you get after-image, set the DNR in the video menu to "Off." Another playback-type issue can be that parts of the image appear to be doubled-up. This is again a Progressive setting issue. Switch it "Off" in the menu. It should fix itself in Interlace mode.
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A super wide macro lens adapter can be used to give a regular lens a fisheye effect.
Products sold as super wide macro lenses are often actually wide angle or fisheye lens converters. These converters are used to shorten the effective length of a lens, and give a wider angle of coverage when attached to a macro lens adapter.
Lens Converters
Lens converters decrease or increase the effective length of a single lens reflex (SLR) camera. Those with a converter number of less than 1.0 are wide angle converters, which decrease the effective length of a lens, and give it more of a wide angle effect. Those with a converter number of 1.0 or greater are teleconverters, which effectively lengthen lenses, making them more like a telephoto lens.
Fisheye Converter
Super wide macro lenses usually have a conversion number of less than .50, which means they effectively double or more than double the width of the angle that the lens covered. For example, a 0.42x converter attached to a 35 millimeter lens will give it an effective coverage angle equivalent to a 15 millimeter lens. The lower the conversion number, the greater the fisheye effect, which at its most extreme makes straight lines appear curved, and produces a circular image.
Macro Function
Many super wide macro lens kits can be separated into two parts, with the macro adapter that makes up the rear end of the lens adapter employed to give your camera's lens a closer focusing distance. This can be useful for taking extreme close-ups, for example, of flowers or insects.
USB cables allow you to transfer your images quickly and efficiently.
Removing pictures from your camera may seem tricky, especially if it is your first attempt at doing so. However, there is one way that can make the process easy and stress-free. A universal serial bus, or USB, can be used to transfer data quickly between a computer and a device such as a camera. The vast majority of digital cameras are USB-enable, which makes removing your photos from your camera easy. By following a few simple steps, you can remove your photos using a USB in no time at all.
Instructions
1. Connect the USB cable to your camera and your computer. Most digital cameras include a USB cable as part of the package. Connect the corresponding ends of the cable to the USB port on your computer, which is usually found on the front or back of the computer tower, and your camera. As a safety precaution, turn off your camera during the connection process.
2. Turn your digital camera on. If your camera needs to be in a certain mode to transfer images, set it to this now. Once you have switched your camera on, it should appear on your computer as a hard drive. Simply double-click on the icon, and use your mouse to drag your photos to a folder on your computer. Once you connect your camera and turn it on, some operating systems will automatically run a program to help you remove your photos. In this case, simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
3. Run an application to remove your photos. If your camera does not appear on your desktop, try using a program like HP Photosmart Essential, iPhoto or the software included with the camera to remove your photographs. You may have to use the "import" option to open your pictures in the program before you can remove them. Click "import" to move your photos to your computer. Alternatively, you will be required to select the images you want to remove, and you will be given the option to remove them from your camera. Choose this option if it's offered.
4. Some software programs will only copy the photos from your camera to your computer, leaving the original images on your camera. Once you have copied the photos, use the "select all" option before pressing "delete" to remove the photos from your camera. If you are removing the images manually, then use the "cut" option when moving your images to remove them. If all else fails, disconnect your camera from the computer and navigate the menus to find the"format" option. Select this to clear your camera's memory.
5. To safely disconnect your camera, use the "eject device" option. Once the device has been ejected, you can remove the USB cable from the computer and your camera.
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Red and blue glasses are used to transmit stereoscopic images to your eyes.
Stereoscopic 3D effects involve transmitting slightly different images of the same scene to each of your eyes. Just like your eyes focus on the same object from a slightly different perspective and combine the two image sources to create depth, so does stereoscopic 3D. While stereoscopic videos may be created in post editing, using proper filming techniques to create 3D video will result in more realistic 3D effects.
Instructions
Filming in 3D
1. Set up your cameras prior to filming the scene. Set the cameras on a flat surface 6 inches apart from one another.
2. Use the protractor to set the center camera at a 90 degree angle from your subject. Set the left camera at a 100 degree angle and the right camera at an 80 degree angle from the center camera. These angles will be used to create the illusion of 3D in your film.
3. Set all three camera to use the same recording settings. This process can be simplified by using the same model camera for all three cameras. The actual settings used are not as important as making sure that all three cameras are using the same settings so that one video stream does not overpower the other in post-processing.
4. Press "Record" on all three cameras and start your scene. Use a movie slate clapper prior to recording any action to help you synchronize the video streams in post-processing. Repeat this process for each of your scenes.
Making Stereoscopic Videos
5. Load each scene from the three cameras into your digital video editor.
6. Label the scenes from the left camera as "Left," the scenes from the right camera as "Right" and the scenes from the center camera as "Center."
7. Color correct your film to create the 3D effect. Color correction alters the red, blue and green elements of your film. Select your "Left" video and open the color correction option under your video editor's "Effects" menu. Set the "Green" and Red" levels to "0." This will create a blue hue to the video. Select your "Right" video and set the "Green" and "Blue" levels to "0." This will create a red hue to your right video. Your 3D glasses will filter the red "Right" layer from your left eye and the blue "Left" layer from your right eye, resulting in a 3D image.
8. Place the "Left" and "Right" videos above your "Center" video on your video editor's editing timeline. Set the opacity of the "Left" and "Right" videos to "50%," making them slightly transparent.
9. Synchronize the video clips using the slate clapper as a reference point. Your video must be synchronized or your 3D effect will not work.
10. Export your video and preview it with your red and blue 3D glasses.
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Motorola RAZRs aren't the easiest phones to disassemble, but if you need to replace any of the components, you can do it with two screwdrivers and a thin plastic item used as a wedge. There's not a specific order in which you have to disassemble the phone. You just have to go from the outside to the inside. If you ever want to use the phone again, be careful with the back side, because that's where the motherboard is located. If it's damaged, get ready to buy a new phone.
Removing the Flip Cover
To take apart the flip cover, you'll need a Torx T5 and a T6 screwdriver. Flip the cover up and expose the screen. At the four edges of the screen, there are four rubber buffers. Remove them to reveal the screws that hold the pieces of the flip cover together. Slide a credit card or an object of the same thickness in the crease on all four sides of the flip cover and wedge it apart. Pull the top of the cover off to expose the interior components of the screen and the camera.
Disassembling the Screen
With the top of the flip cover taken off, remove the rubber buffer surrounding the camera, disconnect the flat ribbon that attaches the camera to the phone and pull the camera out. Disconnect the flat ribbon that connects the screen to the keypad and pull off the lens of the screen. Pull up the brown material that surrounds the screen to free it from the phone assembly and then take off the entire screen. Take the brown material off the screen once you've removed it from the phone and you are left with two sides of the screen.
Taking Apart the Keypad
Remove the battery cover and then take out the battery and the SIM card. Use the T6 screwdriver to take out the two screws inside the battery compartment. Now that the screws are removed, you can use the credit card or other object to pry apart the bottom of the back of the phone. Flip the back of the phone over, but be gentle because there's a flat cable still attaching the motherboard to the back casing. Disconnect the flat cable to completely separate the back of the phone. Pry off the components covering the motherboard and then take off the motherboard.
Finishing
Take out the four screws inside the back casing of the phone and then pry up the base. Peel off the sticker that has the bar code on it to expose the back side of the keyboard and the eight tabs that hold it in place. Pry the tabs upward and push them out to remove the keyboard. At this point, you will have completely disassembled the Motorola RAZR.
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If you are interested in macro photography but don’t want to spend a lot of money on the necessary equipment, there is a simple project you can do to save money. Constructing your own bellow is an easy project that will allow you get the most out of your macro photography. The bellow is attached to the lens of your camera and extends out toward your subject matter to block out any light interfering with your shot. You can make as many as you wish to fit any type of camera, all using the same basic method.
Instructions
1. Use a pencil to draw two squares on a piece of paper. Draw one big square that is to be the wide, open end of the bellow and one smaller one for the other end of the bellow.
2. Measure one side of each square and write down the measurements on a piece of paper.
3. Decide how long you want the bellow to be when extended and write it down with the other measurements.
4. Draw five trapezoids on the blackout curtain using the measurements that you have. The top of each trapezoid will have the same measurement as the length of the side of the small square. The length of the side of the bigger square will be the measurement of the base of the trapezoid. The height of the trapezoid will be how long you want your bellow to be.
5. Cut out the shapes with sharp scissors.
6. Lay the fabric trapezoids on the table. The shorter side of each trapezoid should be on top.
7. Glue strips of stiffening fiber to each trapezoid. Attach the stiffening fiber in horizontal rows, with each row of strips 1/8-inch apart.
8. Arrange the shapes together so the long side of each one is lined up with the shape next to it. You should now have an arc shape.
9. Tape the shapes together with masking tape on the side of the fabric with the stiffening fiber.
10. Trace the stiffened material onto another layer of black fabric and cut it out.
11. Lay the fabric shape on a table; cover the shape with glue.
12. Place the stiffened arc on top of the glue on the piece of fabric. The stiffening should be face down toward the glue.
13. Fold the arc so that the pieces of trapezoid shapes form four sides. Overlap and glue the fifth piece to the first piece of trapezoid. Then stand the whole piece on its wide end.
14. Starting at the top end, fold the piece along the horizontal lines between the stiffening. You should alternate between folding in and out to create an accordion fold until the entire piece has been folded.
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The Droid X and the Evo 4G -- smartphones released in 2010 by Motorola and HTC Corp. -- each have a video camera that performs two major functions: taking digital pictures and recording video footage. Of the two mobile devices, the Motorola Droid X has the more advanced video camera.
Megapixels
Placed at the back of the Motorola Droid X and the HTC Evo 4G, the video camera is sometimes referred to as the rear camera to differentiate it from the front camera, if available. Each camera has an imaging sensor that provides up to 8 megapixels (MP), or 8,000,000 (8 million) pixels. The megapixels are responsible for determining the camera's resolution, or image quality.
Resolution
Although the video cameras of the Motorola Droid X and the HTC Evo 4G have the same amount of megapixels, the former has a better resolution than the latter. The Droid X has a resolution of 3,266 by 2,450 pixels, or 8,001,700 pixels. The Evo 4G offers 3,264 by 2,448 pixels, which comes up to 7,990,272 pixels. Despite the disparity, the Droid X number is rounded down and the Evo 4G is rounded up to 8,000,000 pixels, thus the 8MP designation for both video cameras.
Video Recording
Each Motorola Droid X and HTC Evo 4G video camera has video recording capability. The resolution produced is 1,280 by 720 pixels, which is represented by the designation "720p." The "p" suffix stands for progressive scan, which means that each line that makes up the display on the smartphone's screen is rendered sequentially. The Droid X's video camera in particular produces consecutive images at a speed of 24 frames per second; this is called the frame rate.
Other Features
Each Motorola Droid X and HTC Evo 4G video camera has autofocus for automatic focus on a specific area, a dual light-emitting diode flash system and geotagging for adding geographical identification to pictures or video. Face detection and image stabilization are added features on the Droid X smartphone's camera.
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While using RCA's VR5220 digital voice recorder, you may come across several problems. These include the recorder not turning on, your not being able to record anything new and recording times being either too long or too short. While it may be possible that you will have to send the recorder in for repairs, there are a few troubleshooting tips you can try to fix it yourself.
Instructions
1. Check if the batteries are inserted incorrectly if the recorder will not start. If they are, remove them and reinsert them correctly. If the recorder still does not turn on, remove the batteries and replace them with two fresh AAA batteries. If the recorder still does not turn on, check the lock switch on the top of the recorder. If it is set to "Lock," switch it to "Unlock."
2. Check the recorder's memory if you cannot record. If you have 99 recordings in one folder, that folder is full and you cannot record any more in that folder. To erase recordings, press the "X" key, then press either the forward skip or backward skip button to choose "DEL 01" to delete a single file or "DEL ALL" to delete all files from a folder. You can also select "FORMAT" to erase all files from the player.
3. Check what recording quality setting you have the recorder set to if recording time is shorter or longer than you want it to be. Press and hold the "info/menu" key for about two seconds, then release it. When "FOLDER" flashes on the display, press "info/menu" repeatedly until "LP," "SP" or "HQ" appears on the display. Press the skip forward button or the skip backward button to choose one of the three options. "LP" stands for "long play," which allows for the longest recording time but produces the lowest quality of recording. "SP" stands for "standard play," which allows for less recording time but better quality. "HQ" stands for "high quality," which allows for the shortest recording time but the highest quality. Press the stop key when you decide on a setting.
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If you wish to learn camera repair, you may find it difficult at first to locate schools that offer courses on the subject. Although many technical schools formerly had camera repair programs, they have started to be fazed out of many curriculums. Your best bet is to look for online resources that can offer you information on learn camera repair.
Instructions
1. Consider purchasing a camera to practice on. You may want to buy some used digital and film cameras to work on while learning camera repair. Find cheap used cameras through sites like eBay and Craigslist.
2. Get the tools needed to repair cameras. To start, you should buy a set of screwdrivers in multiple sizes, mini pliers, tweezers and a lens spammer. As you progress, you may need specialty tools like needle files, a filter ring remover and a soldering iron.
3. Take a correspondence course. Correspondence courses involve having camera repair learning materials sent to your home. As you finish the coursework, you mail back your completed projects. As an example, Fargo Enterprises has a camera repair correspondence course sponsored by the National Camera Institute.
4. Purchase books on camera repair or see if the manuals are available at your local library. You can also download repair manuals for specific camera models on sites like KY Photo.
5. Sign up for an online course in camera repair. You can further your knowledge of camera repair by enrolling in online classes. As an example, SPT has multiple camera repair classes online, including Camera Design, Soldering & Tools and Camera Release Systems.
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The Super 8 film format is slightly larger than the standard 8 mm film strip. With the larger print comes improved resolution. Most Super 8 video cameras come with a built-in viewfinder, allowing you to see in a black-and-white image what the lens of the camera sees. If the viewfinder becomes damaged, you can repair the lens -- as long as the glass has not cracked or broken. If it has, your only option for repairing the viewfinder is to take it into a local camera repair shop.
Instructions
1. Flip up the viewfinder on the Super 8 camera. Turn the small focus knob until the viewfinder movies back into focus and you can see the content clearly.
2. Wipe off the Super 8 camera with a lens cleaning cloth to remove dust and other debris stuck to the viewfinder.
3. Look over the actual lens of the camera. If dust has collected on the lens, it will appear as spots on the viewfinder. Remove this dust again with the same clean, soft cloth.
4. Take the film camera into a local repair shop if the viewfinder is cracked; you can't do anything to fix this problem on your own.
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Rear speakers are an important component of a home theater system, especially if you are looking for a full-blown home theater experience. Rear speakers are critical to a true surround-sound effect. There are many brand and models of rear speakers out there, but picking the right one is a relatively simple task. This article explains everything you need to know to buy the perfect rear speakers for you.
Instructions
1. Find out how many watts-per-channel your amplifier provides. You will need to purchase speakers that have a maximum wattage of at least this much. This is the MOST IMPORTANT specification. If you get speakers that cannot handle the power your amplifier puts out, you will blow them.
2. Evaluate the space you have for the speakers so you buy ones that fit your living space. Rear speakers can be very small and many can be wall mounted.
3. Fix a budget. It's important you know how much you want to spend. Select a price range and don't overshoot. Your rear surround speakers do not need to be nearly as good as your front or center channel speakers, and therefore should not need to cost more than $200 for the pair.
4. When shopping, the most important specification besides maximum wattage is sensitivity, the higher the number the better. You should not get speakers with less than a 85db sensitivity. Also, look for rear speakers that have magnetic (video) shielding.
5. If you have a very big room or do not wish to run wires from your amplifier to the rear speakers, you may want to consider wireless rear speakers. However, these are usually much more expensive and the rear speakers will still need to connect to a rear amplifier using a wired connection, which in turn will need to be plugged into an electrical outlet.
6. Check online stores. Since online shops don't incur too many overhead costs, they tend to offer lower price points than physical stores. An excellent source for high quality audio equipment is Crutchfield (see below).
7. Check the warranty. Reading these can help you decide a company's commitment to its product and its customers. Any good speaker should carry at least a 3-year warranty. Two excellent brands that carry 5-year warranties are Infinity and Polk.
8. Finally, when you've narrowed it down to a few speakers that fit your setup, read some reviews about them. You can usually find reviews online. These will help insure you get a product you are satisfied with.
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