Sd Card Data Recovery

Laptop with SD card reader.

As with any other storage device, SD cards come with their own set of errors. One common error is the "Format SD card" message that you get when inserting the card into your PC. At times, the card may work fine, but if any surface scratch appears, you may get this error. In order to use the SD card you must click "OK." You may notice that your files have been deleted afterwards. If this happens, don't worry, you will be able to recover your files.

What Are SD Cards Used For?

SD cards are used to store multimedia, documents and program files. You can purchase them in storage sizes from 512MB to 32GB, and in three sizes: standard, micro and mini. Some electronic devices such as digital cameras, camcorders or cell phones may already come equipped with SD cards. SD cards are not programmed to be used only on one type of electronic media, so you can take an SD card from a camera and use the same card in a computer or cell phone. You can also save media from one device and transfer that media to another device.

SD Card Purchase Information

SD card recovery programs as of 2010, are only available for download online or for purchase over the Internet. You have to download the trial version of the recovery program to see if it will work to restore your files. Next, you will have to purchase and install the full version of the program to the computer that has the SD card reader.

How Do SD Recovery Programs Work?

Each time you save a file to your SD card, an invisible file or ghost file is saved to your SD card at the same time. When you open your SD card, you will only be able to see the files that you saved--you will not be able to see the ghosts files that are written into the SD card. SD card recovery programs work by searching for these hidden files to restore the originals.

What Files Can Be Recovered From an SD Card?

Any file that was saved to an SD card can be recovered using an SD card recovery program. No matter the size of the file or file type, the SD recovery program will be able to restore it. However, if you have saved files to your SD card after the others disappeared you will not be able to recover the deleted files.

Recover SD Cards

Insert the SD card into the SD card reader. Next, launch the recovery software and follow the prompts in order to recover your deleted files. Once the files are recovered, save them to a location of your choosing.

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Edit The Registry On Windows Mobile

If you have a mobile phone or mobile device that uses Windows Mobile, your mobile operating system works very similarly to your operating system on your home computer. Just like with your computer at home, the registry on your Windows Mobile operating system is editable with the exception that you must use a third-party application to accomplish this task. There are plenty of free, downloadable applications that are easy to use, and all work in the same basic way.

Instructions

1. Download and install one of the free registry editing applications available online, such as Dotfred's Task Manager Application, Total Commander and CeRegEditor.

2. Plug your phone or mobile device to your computer using the sync wire provided when you purchased the device. The sync wire is the USB cable for your device.

3. Back up the entire contents of the device onto your computer in case anything goes wrong during the registry key edit. Note that editing the operating system's registry incorrectly can cause your device to malfunction.

4. Press the "Windows" key and the "R" key and type in the name of the registry editing application. Click "Run."

5. Browse through the HKEY_ folders that show up on the registry editor application to locate the registry key that you wish to edit, delete, or otherwise modify.

6. Right-click on the key to see the options for that key. Select "Delete" to delete the key or double-click to edit the key.

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Troubleshoot Threeway Light Switch Wiring

Troubleshooting three-way switches can be confusing if you're not familiar with them. They're used wherever you need to turn a light on or off from more than one location, like hallway and stairway lights. Three-way switches work in pairs. A three-way switch has three screw connections, not counting the grounding screw. There's one dark or brass "common" screw and two lighter or silver matching colored "traveler" screws. It's known as a single pole double throw switch in technical terms. Meaning they switch one common screw between two possible switch positions, the two traveler screws. The common wire on each switch is the power wire feeding the first switch, or the switched power wire that controls the light, from the second switch. The travelers are the two wires that connect the two switches, and possible switch positions, together.

Instructions

1. Turn off the breaker controlling the power to the light switches you're working on. With your straight tipped screwdriver, remove the covers of the two switches that control the lights. Remove the screws holding the switches into the electrical boxes and pull the switches out of the box so that all of the wires are visible.

2. Inspect inside one of the boxes. Follow the wires connected to the light colored "traveler" screws on the three-way switch to where they enter the electrical box. They should be the red and black wires that are in the same insulated sheath. These two wires travel between the two switches, one wire for each switch position, or "traveler" screw.

3. Follow the black wire connected to the dark or brass "common" screw on the three-way switch. Confirm that it's either attached to other black wires in the box, or enters the box with only a white and bare wire in the same sheath.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the second three-way switch box. Disconnect and replace any wires that are not connected to their appropriate screws according to the descriptions in the steps. There are two black wires connected to three-way switches and confusing the two is the most common error.

5. Replace the switches into the electrical boxes and reinstall the cover plates. Turn on the breaker and test the switches. Whichever switch you use, the light should change states. Test each switch in each position to confirm they are turning the light on and off from either location.

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Install A Wireless Samsung Httxq120 Home Theater System

Plasma, LCD and DLP televisions deliver amazing picture quality for home use. They are capable of producing a full HD picture of a 1080p resolution. Video only accounts for a portion of the home theater experience though. Imagine the movies Star Wars, Jaws and Top Gun without their soundtrack. While they might still be good movies, the audio greatly enhances them. Home theater audio systems don't necessarily need to be extravagant or complicated to reproduce what producers want you to hear. Samsung's HT-TXQ120 Home Theater System is one such system and you don't even have to run wires all around your room with the wireless option.

Instructions

1. Open all packaging and ensure you have all parts that should be in the boxes. There should be six separate speaker wires, four speakers with stands and bases, sub-woofer and DVD player head unit with stand and base complete with cable to connect head unit to sub-woofer in the HT-TXQ120 box. There should be a wireless interface card and wireless receiver in the SWA3000 wireless kit box.

2. Look on the back of each speaker to determine the location it will go. The label will read "Front Left" for the speaker that should be placed in the front left of the audio system. Set each speaker in the general area that it will be set up. There are four stands that are used for speakers that will not be marked and one stand that will be clearly marked for the DVD head unit. The sub-woofer will need to be close to the DVD head unit. Place the labeled speaker wires in the general area of the speakers that they correspond to.

3. Assemble the stand for the DVD player head unit. Screw the pole piece of the stand into the circular base. Be careful not to scratch the glossy black coating on the top of the base.

4. Assemble each speaker stand and place each speaker on its corresponding stand. They will be built in the same manner as the DVD head unit was.

5. Plug the sub-woofer into a standard power outlet.

6. Place the wireless interface card into the sub-woofer into the designated spot.

7. Hook up the thick cable that will connect the DVD head unit to the sub-woofer. Run the cable through the wire channel in the stand of the DVD head unit to reduce the visibility of the cable.

8. Hook the center channel and two front speakers into the sub-woofer with each corresponding speaker wire.

9. Plug in the wireless receiver into a standard power outlet in the rear of the room. It should be about halfway in between each of the rear speakers.

10. Hook up the rear speakers to the wireless receiver unit using the supplied speaker wire into each corresponding spot.

11. Connect the DVD head unit to the TV with an HDMI cable. Make sure you have the HDMI cable plugged into the "Output" on the DVD head unit. Note what HDMI input you have plugged the home theater system into on the TV.

12. Turn on the DVD head unit, wireless receiver and TV. Set TV to correct HDMI input.

13. Put in a DVD to the home theater system to ensure everything is hooked up correctly.

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Manual Camera Basics

Manual Camera Basics

Digital cameras have become the standard for amateur to professional photographers around the globe because they are easier to use. For real control over an image and for the best image quality, manual film cameras still have the edge. There can be a real sense of accomplishment when you produce a stunning photo that you created yourself, without the aid of a camera's computer. Learn use a manual camera.

Equipment

The first thing to do is assemble your equipment and supplies. For a manual single-lens reflex camera, you could have one camera body, a normal lens, a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens, maybe a zoom lens thrown in. You will need a lot of film to go out and learn the basics. If your camera has a built-in light meter, check to see if it needs batteries and get at least one extra set. If it does not have a built-in meter, you will need a hand-held meter. You also should get ultraviolet or haze filters for the front of each lens and keep it on all the time. It will protect the lens. To find out what size you need, look at the front of the lens. It will have a lens filter number size. All this gear is available at a local photo store or online.

Meter

Learn how the meter works. If it is an in-camera meter, it will have a needle or a light diode to tell you the correct exposure. Point the camera at a brightly lit scene and watch the needle go up. You want it right in the middle, so to get the right exposure, you need to first set the film speed. You can find out how fast your film is---how much light it gathers and how quickly--by looking on the film or cartridge. It will have an ISO number (formerly ASA or DIN; the ASA number equals the ISO number). The higher the number, the faster the film. Set the film speed with the dial. In many manual cameras, this dial is in the shutter speed dial.

Shutter and Aperture

Once you set the film speed, you can change the shutter speed and aperture opening to control how fast the shutter will open, close and how much light gets to the film from the lens. If you are in a brightly lit area, turn the shutter speed up high, say to 1/500th of a second. Now watch the meter needle while you turn the aperture ring on the lens. The bigger the number on the aperture ring, the less light gets in. By changing the shutter speed and the aperture opening, you will make the needle come to the center. When it is, you have the right exposure setting.

Lenses

Try different lenses. Wide-angle lenses can give you a wider perspective and are good for shooting landscapes or big gatherings of people. You also can turn the camera to a right angle and shoot a skyscraper for another interesting look. Telephoto lenses will magnify the scene to bring images closer. They are good for photographing wildlife from a distance or shooting sporting events.

Film

Use different kinds of film. If you shoot outdoors, use slower speed films with an ISO of 100 or 125. The image quality will be better and you do not need the speed. If you plan to shoot in available light without a flash in low-light circumstances, try ISO 400 or 800 films. There are color slide and print films, and black and white print films available.

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Delete Phone Numbers On A Motorola C139 Tracfone

You may delete phone numbers on your Motorola C139 Tracfone in one of two ways. You might want to delete phone numbers from your call history that you have recently called or received a call from. You might also want to delete your stored phone numbers in your phone's contact list. Deleting either is simple and executable through your Motorola's menu. Be careful what you delete; you'll be unable to recover it.

Instructions

Delete Dialed or Received Phone Numbers

1. Push "Menu" then scroll to and choose "Recent Calls."

2. Select "Dialed Calls" or "Received Calls," depending on which numbers you want to delete.

3. Scroll through the calls. Find the dialed or received telephone number that you want to delete. Press "Menu."

4. Select "Delete." The number is now deleted from your history. Repeat as necessary. If you want to delete all of the numbers, select "Delete All" instead of "Delete."

Delete Contact Phone Numbers

5. Push "Menu" then select "Phonebook." This displays the phonebook with your stored numbers.

6. Scroll to the number that you want to delete from your phone. Push "Menu."

7. Select "Delete" to delete the number. Repeat as necessary.

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Problems With Sony Mavica Cd500

The Sony Mavica CD500 is a digital camera that records images with mini CDs. The 5 megapixel camera is equipped with features such as 3x zoom, creative exposure modes and a color LCD monitor. The CD500 has a generally good reputation, however, there are a few common problems with the discontinued camera.

Exaggerated Contrast

According to Imaging Resource, the Mavica CD500 tends to add an inflammatory amount of contrast to its images while in auto mode. A "reduce contrast" setting in the camera is said to minimize this problem.

Obsolete Media

The Mavica CD500 records media on mini CDs, a memory format that is becoming more difficult to work with. CD recording does not mix well with movement, which makes moving around with the Mavica CD500 risky. The mini CDs are becoming harder to find and only select computers' CD-ROM drives will read the format. According to Steve's Digicams, the CD500 take up to 10 seconds to record one image onto the mini CD. The 156 megabyte discs also must be "finalized" before they are able to be read on the computer; a process that eats up 15 megabytes of memory.

TiFF Problems

The Mavica CD500 is designed to convert images to TIFF files; however, the camera is known to lock up during this process. Converted TIFF images also present inconveniences for CD500 users because the mini CDs only have the capacity to hold eight of them.

No Viewfinder

The CD500 has no optical viewfinder, so image composition is only viewable on the 2.5 inch LCD screen, making it difficult to decipher smaller details.

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Install Bluetooth In Your Car

Are you constantly conflicted with the desire to talk on the phone while you are driving but want to be safe? There is a solution. Consider being able to make hands-free phone calls with a Bluetooth system installed in your car.

Instructions

1. Be sure you own a Bluetooth-enabled phone.

2. Buy a Bluetooth car kit, if your car does not have Bluetooth capability built-in. If you own a high-tech 2004 model car or newer, your car likely has Bluetooth capability already built-in and can communicate instantly with your phone.

3. Install the Bluetooth car kit. It is a sipmle device with a fairly simple installation. Every Bluetooth car device comes with a step-by-step guide to help.

4. Keep in mind that however you choose to install your Bluetooth car kit, mount the microphone at the maximum 16 inches away from your face, either near the rearview mirror, headliner, or overhead console. This is to ensure easier reach and accessibility.

5. Make sure that the installed Bluetooth car kit does not interfere in any way with the mirrors, the seats or gearshift, and more importantly, the car's airbag.

6. Or, have a certified technician do the installation. There are certain Bluetooth car kit manufacturers that do not allow their customers to install it themselves, otherwise it nulls the warranty.

7. Test the Bluetooth car kit immediately. If a problem arises, contact your dealer.

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Change The Focus On My Iphone 4

Adjust the focus of your iPhone's camera for a clearer image.

Unlike the previous versions of the iPhone, the iPhone 4 has an improved camera that enables you to focus on an image when using the camera application. The focus feature automatically adjusts for a clear focal point and also allows you to zoom in using the onscreen sliding bar to adjust the camera's zoom scale. In addition to the camera's improved focusing capability the iPhone 4 has a high dynamic range (HDR) feature that take multiple shots of an image at different light settings to provide vivid pictures.

Instructions

1. Touch the "Camera" icon, and tap the area of the screen you want to focus on. A square appears on the screen that allows you to confirm the focused area or object.

2. Tap the inside of the square on the iPhone's screen to adjust the focus.

3. Touch "Auto" and select "On" or "Off" to configure the camera's flash settings.

4. Tap the screen, and slide your finger against the zoom tab to zoom in or out.

5. Press the phone's camera icon.

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Set Up Hdtv On A Computer

The LCD display monitor on computers is much like those on HDTV sets. So you should be able to watch HDTV on it. There are peripherals with software you can install on your computer to set up the equivalent of an HD TV on it. If all you want to see are your local channels, you need an adapter that is much like an HD converter to hook up to the computer. If you want to hook up your cable or satellite box, you need something that will transmit the signal through some form of coaxial to USB connection.

Instructions

1. Purchase a USB stick that will transmit the HDTV signal to your computer. There are a few different types available from online vendors (see link in Resources). Some have a coaxial port to connect to your HD cable or satellite receiver. Others are antenna-based to receive only your local HDTV signals.

2. Plug the stick into your computer's USB port and install its software on your computer. If the stick didn't come with a software program on a CD, click on the drive icon that should appear on your computer desktop. Follow the program's instructions for installing the software.

3. Open the software program and use the remote control that comes with the stick to turn the computer into an HDTV and browse through all channels the tuner can pick up.

4. Check out any other options that are installed on the tuner stick. It will often let you pause and resume live TV broadcasts like Tivo does. You could also record shows onto the stick and immediately play them back with rewind and pause features, or you can transfer the saved files to the computer hard drive or a DVD. It may include instant uploads to video sharing websites like YouTube.

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Use A Canon Efs Lens On A Camera With An Ef Mount

Canon EF-S lenses are designed to work on digital cameras with a cropped sensor.

Canon has been producing cameras since the 1930s. Those early cameras used a screw mount system. As technology advanced, Canon developed its "FD" bayonet mount used on its manual focus lenses. In the 1990s, auto focus cameras became the standard, and Canon introduced its "EF" (electronic focus) bayonet mount. The lenses attached in a similar fashion but the levers used to control the lens aperture were gone, replaced with electronic connections for power and electrical signals. When digital arrived, Canon continued to use the "EF" mount. It has "EF-S" lenses designed for use on digital cameras with cropped sensors.

Instructions

1. Hold the "EF" mount Canon camera with the lens detached in one hand and a Canon "EF-S" lens in the other.

2. Line up the red dot on outside of the barrel of the lens with the red dot on the mounting ring on the camera. The camera red dot will be at the 12 o-clock position.

3. Place the lens on the camera and rotate it a quarter clockwise turn until the lens locks into the place. The lens is now attached to the camera.

4. Slide the "AF/MF" switch on the side of the lens to "AF" for autofocus. On a Canon digital camera with cropped sensor, you will need to calculate the actual focal length. If you are using a 60D, 7D or Rebel model, the crop factor is 1.6x. If you are shooting with a professional 1D-MkIV, the crop is 1.3x. The Canon 5D and 1Ds models are the only full frame bodies.

5. Hold the camera to your eye. If you have a 17 mm lens on the 60D, 7D or Rebel, it will have the same focal length as a 27 mm lens. If you have that same 17 mm on the 1D-MkIV, the lens will look like a 22 mm lens.

6. Compose and take your picture by pressing the shutter release till the camera shutter fires.

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Get Free International Calling

There is a way to make international calls to family and friends worldwide without blowing the budget. Free international calling can be a reality with just a little preparation. If call participants have internet access, they can make calls to landline, mobile or PC phones by using a web browser. PhoneGnome Web Telephony allows two parties to talk to each other by activating free user accounts and using a web browser to initiate calls. Free PC to phone calls are available in the United States, Canada and many international destinations.

Instructions

1. Sign up for a free PhoneGnome users account. Submit a valid email address and telephone number.

2. Complete account setup upon receipt of a confirmation email, including an issued PIN code. PhoneGnome calls the registered telephone number to verify that it is a valid phone number.

3. Invite the people you would like to call internationally for free to sign up for a free PhoneGnome user account. This will allow them to participate in free international calls using PC to phone calling.

4. Sign into your new PhoneGnome users account to begin making phone free international calls.

5. Initiate a phone call by displaying the PhoneGnome web page in a web browser. Enter the phone number to be called. Click the "Call" button. The caller's telephone rings to start the call.

6. Pick up the telephone when it rings; the other party is called and connected. The person receiving the call does not have to be online to take the call.

7. Talk on an international phone call for free.

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Definition Of Chroma Key Color

Chroma key color refers to the color, usually bright blue or green, that is used as a background in some films. The blue or green screen color is replaced with computer generated imagery (CGI) or another shot of film to essentially meld two things together in a movie or television program.

Transparency

Transparency is a way to merge two tracks of video together. Certain colors from one video are made transparent, and the other video is set underneath. When the top track is transparent, parts of the second track can be seen through, and the video appears to be one track.

Chroma Key

Chroma Key is the process of setting selected colors, usually blue and green from a background screen, to transparent. It is a type of transparency video editing technique.

Colors

Chroma Key colors can be either blue or green. They are the colors used in blue screen or green screen techniques--also known as chroma key techniques.

Uses

Chroma Key is often used to include a different background with a subject. For instance, blue or green screen is commonly used for weather reports. The reporter stands in front of a colored screen. The screen is made transparent, and images of weather patterns appear underneath. To the viewer, it looks as though the weather reporter is standing in front of these images.

CGI

Computer Generated Imagery, or CGI, often uses chroma key colors. Editors use CGI to add fantastic effects, characters or backgrounds to films. The animation is created on computers, then placed under the first reel. It appears where the green or blue screen is made transparent.

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Get An American Satellite Directv Program Guide

Get American Satellite DirecTV Program Guide for DirecTV Satellite TV. American Satellite, a popular DirecTV retailer, offers several satellite TV packages. Subscribers of American Satellite and consumers wanting to purchase a package can follow the guidelines below to get a detailed program guide.

Instructions

Get the Program Guide

1. Connect to the Internet and go to the American Satellite Web site (see link below).

2. Click the "DIRECTV Programming" option of the menu on the left side of the screen.

3. A sub-menu listing various options of the base packages appears. Click the "Programming Overview" option to access basic information about different American Satellite DirecTV programming.

Five Categories of Programming From American Satellite DirecTV

4. Base package: There are four basic DirecTV packages.

Total Choice Family offers over 45 channels appropriate for grown ups as well as kids. This is also the most economical package. It is ideal for families with limited budgets and young children.

Total Choice offers over 155 channels.

Total Choice Plus offers over 185 channels.

Total Choice Premier offers over 250 channels.

5. Premium services: Subscribers of premium packages get entertained from several Cinemax, Starz Super Pack, HBO, SHOWTIME UNLIMITED and SPORTS Pack channels.

6. Sports packages: A treat for those having a keen interest in sports, American Satellite offers a special sports package called SPORTS Pack delighting subscribers with over 25 sports related channels.

7. American Satellite also offers seasonal sports subscriptions for the following: NBA League Pass, ESPN FULL COURT, ESPN Gameplan, NFL SUNDAY TICKET, MLS DIRECT KICK, MEGA MARCH MADNESS, Setanta Sports, NHL CENTER ICE, MLB EXTRA INNINGS, and Barclays English Premier League.

8. Additional programming: Offers services such as HD programs, pay-per-views and programs in international languages.

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Make A Spy Clock

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Clocks are an effective place to hide listening devices.

At times you may need to eavesdrop on what is being said in another room, either for security reasons or as part of a prank. One way to keep track of the sounds coming from a particular room is with a spy clock. It may look like an ordinary, functioning clock, but it actually transmits all audio within range of the microphone. Spy clocks can be purchased at stores that sell surveillance equipment, or you can make your own.

Instructions

1. Buy a set of cheap walkie talkies. Set one to the side for later. Open the second walkie talkie so that all components are visible. Do not worry if you damage the plastic case; it will not be needed.

2. Find the wires that lead to the walkie talkie's battery pack. Use wire cutters to clip the wire as close to the battery pack as possible, leaving the longest possible length of wire connected to the circuit board. Cut the wires for the microphone and speaker in the same way. Lift out the circuit board.

3. Push in the switch that makes a connection whenever the walkie talkie's talk button is used. Hold the button in and super glue it into position. Hold the button in place until the super glue is dry (about one minute).

4. Open an electronic clock that uses batteries and has a speaker. Do not cause any visible damage to the outside.

5. Use the wire cutters to strip the insulation from the tip of each wire connected to the walkie talkie circuit board. Locate the wires running from the clock's battery back and note the position where they are soldered to the clock's circuit board. Please the uninsulated tips of the walkie talkie's battery wires onto these solder points and use a soldering iron to melt the solder around them. The walkie talkie circuit board should now receive power from the clock's battery pack.

6. Solder the remaining wires from the walkie talkie's circuit board to the clock's speaker. This will allow the clock's speaker to serve as a crude microphone. Alternatively, you can place the walkie talkie's microphone inside the clock, but this may produced muffled sound.

7. Position the walkie talkie circuit board inside the clock so that the cover can close all the way and where it will not interfere with other components of the clock. Use super glue to hold the circuit board in position, if necessary.

8. Close the clock. Be careful; the clock must not appear as though it has been tampered with.

9. Place batteries in the clock and set it up in the room. Take a position a short distance away with the other walkie talkie. The other walkie talkie will receive the audio from any sound made in the same room as the clock.

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Connect Home Stereo Components

Stereo components connect with special cables attached to a central control unit, which is typically a receiver or amplifier. The cables are color-coded and the jacks for plugging them in should be clearly labeled, so making the connections only takes a few minutes when you follow these steps.

Instructions

1. Arrange the stereo components on shelves in a media storage cabinet or stack them, taking care to leave ventilation around the amplifier or receiver, which should be on top.

2. Plug a pair of white and red audio cables into a pair of left and right audio jacks on the back of the amp or receiver for each component you wish to connect. Most amps and receivers have the jacks clearly labeled for different components such as CD player, tape deck and turntable. Home theater components, such as a DVD player, will also have a (yellow) video cable that must be plugged into the receiver's video jack.

3. Connect the other ends of the cables to the stereo components in your system. The cables from the receiver's CD player jacks must be connected to the CD player, for example. This enables all of your components to work correctly when you select among them.

4. Strip 1/2 inch of insulation from the ends of a piece of speaker wire.

5. Connect the speaker wires to each speaker in your system by lifting the spring clips to reveal a hole underneath for the wire, or wrap each wire around a screw post if your speakers are equipped with posts.

6. Connect the other end of each speaker wire to the amp or receiver, making sure to connect the wire to the proper speaker connection. For example, make sure the wires from the front left speaker are connected to the posts labeled "front left speaker" on the back of the amp or receiver.

7. Plug the power cords for the stereo components into a surge protector power strip that can then be plugged into a wall outlet.

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Get Video From A Canon Elura 100 Onto A Computer

The Elura 100 records to MiniDV tape, which can then be transferred to the computer.

The Elura 100 is a digital camcorder from Canon. It is an entry-level camcorder that records standard-definition video to Mini DV tape and is capable of capturing still images to an SD card. It's light, compact, and easy to use, and comes with an easy method for transferring your recorded video to a computer for editing and burning to DVD.

Instructions

1. Install all necessary software onto the computer by placing the disc into the CD-ROM drive and following the onscreen instructions.

2. Turn on your camcorder and make sure it contains the tape with the video you wish to transfer.

3. Set the camcorder to "Play" mode.

4. Connect the camcorder to the computer via the Firewire IEEE1394 cable.

5. Run the video capture software, which will begin capturing the video on the tape and save it as a movie file when it's finished. The time it takes for the video to capture is equivalent to how much footage is on the tape.

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Homemade Lens Cleaner

Keeping eyeglass lenses in good condition is important to protecting your investment.

Eyeglasses are a financial investment. Using just any cloth or cleanser to clean smudges away from your eyeglass lenses isn't recommended. You don't want to take a chance on scratching or damaging the lenses. The ingredients for a homemade lens cleaner are usually readily available in your own kitchen cabinets. Commercial lens cleaners are much more expensive and time-consuming, if you must travel to the optometrist to purchase them. Making your own homemade lens cleaner is easy.

Instructions

1. Pour rubbing alcohol in the bowl. Fill the bowl about 3/4 deep.

2. Add clean water to the bowl, filling the bowl to the top.

3. Add a few drops of a quality dishwashing liquid to the mixture. Stir gently with the spoon.

4. Dip the eyeglasses into the bowl. Gently swirl them around in the mixture by holding them by the arms.

5. Wipe the lenses dry with the soft cotton cloth.

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Customize An Htc Touch

Smartphones are useful devices for organization and provide easy access to email, calendars and address books as well as serving as a mobile phone. Once you become familiar with the uses and functions of a smartphone, users can easily customize their device to access frequent applications and services. The HTC Touch is a popular device that has a range of functions, creating a tool that becomes a personalized extension of the owner.

Instructions

Start Menu and Display

1. Tap "Start" at the top of your screen to activate the drop-down menu. Select "Settings" and "System" tab to set defaults.

2. Tap the "Backlight" option and select the "Brightness" tab to access slider bars to adjust the default brightness.

Tap the "Backlight" option and select the "Battery power" tab to select a time delay for the backlight.

3. Tap the "Screen" settings to access the "Text Size" tab and move the slider to adjust the default text size.

4. Tap the "Device ID" tab to access device information. Type a device name in the field.

Appearance and Home Screen

5. Tap "Start" at the top of the screen and select the "Settings" option. Tap the "Personal" tab and select "Today" to set the Home Screen display.

Click the "Appearance" tab and select the desired color scheme from the menu.

6. Click the "Items" tab and select the items to appear on the Today screen by tapping. Change the order by tapping an item and tap the button to "Move Up" or "Move Down."

7. Click the box to select the option, "Use this picture as the background" and click the "Browse" button to access a list of picture files.

Tap the file name of the picture to select.

Tap the "OK" button.

8. Click the "Owner Information" option and select the "Identification" tab to access the fields to type owner name and contact information.

If desired, click the "Options" tab under "Owner Information" to click the box "Identification Information" to display your personal information.

9. Select "Menus" to access a list of the items to appear on the Start menu (the drop-down menu). Select up to seven items by clicking the boxes next to each item.

If desired, select the "Large Start Menu" option to display a full screen Start menu for easy tapping.

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Change A Battery On A Motorola C333

The life of a cell phone battery depends on the amount of use and how often it must be recharged. The cycle of discharging and recharging more than any other factor will impact when the battery must be replaced. The Motorola C333 cell phone contains a 3.6 volt rectangular battery that only takes a second to replace. Take the old battery with you when shopping for a replacement.

Instructions

1. Turn the phone face-down in your hand and slide off the back cover for the battery pack.

2. Remove the battery pack by placing your fingernails just under the top edge of the battery and lifting so that the battery comes out an an angle.

3. Note the four contact points where the battery connects to the phone.

4. Write down the part number on the battery and take it with you to a cell phone store or electronics retailer for a replacement.

5. Install the new battery by aligning the four pins with the connectors inside the cell phone, then lower the battery at an angle into the battery compartment and replace the back cover.

6. Charge the phone if the new battery is not already fully charged.

7. Recycle the old battery. Do not discard or incinerate, as rechargeable batteries are explosive.

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Disinfect An Endoscope

Technician Prepared for Endoscope Sterilization

An endoscope is a flexible tube equipped with a light and a camera that is passed through the gastrointestinal tract by a physician. Most often used for colonoscopies, it also allows the physician to take tissue samples, stop bleeding and remove polyps non-surgically. Endoscopes are sophisticated, durable instruments that are re-used. The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has established strict reprocessing and infection control guidelines, which has reduced the risk of infection transmission to 1 in 10 million. Statistics have shown that infection is typically due to breach of these established protocols.

Instructions

Pre-Cleaning

1. Familiarize yourself with manufacturer's instructions. Each endoscope requires a specific FDA approved enzymatic detergent, has a pre-determined soak time and has specifically designed cleaning adapters. This ensures that the device is properly disinfected without damage.

2. Obtain gloves, gown, eyewear and respiratory protection device. Wear during entire cleaning process. These protect workers from exposure to biohazards or harsh chemicals.

3. Remove all biomaterial from the endoscope and its parts by wiping it down with manufacturer-approved detergent and cloths. This should be done as soon after the procedure as possible. When this biomaterial is not removed immediately after a procedure, it will dry and harden, This material will be a barrier that will prevent the penetratration of disinfecting agents and may inactivate them. Patient biomaterial is a nutrient source that will promote the growth of potentially pathogenic organisms.

Mechanical Cleaning

4. Disassemble endoscope completely, if not done during pre-cleaning.

5. Obtain enzymatic detergents as recommended by the manufacturer. Dilute and mix per instructions.

6. Place detergent in a basin measuring at least 16 by 8 inches. Submerge endoscope and its parts in detergent completely. Add additional diluted detergent or disinfectant if it is not.

7. Set timer according to the manufacturer's instructions. Failure to soak long enough will prevent the detergent or disinfectant from fully removing biomaterial. Oversoaking may lead to endoscope damage.

8. Remove endoscope and its parts from the basin after the exact manufacturer's recommended soaking time. Studies indicate that mechanical cleaning alone reduces the bioburden by an average of 99.99 percent.

9. If using an automated endoscope reprocessor, follow the manufacturer's instructions for loading the endoscope into the basin.

Cleaning the Channels

10. Use the manufacturer designed cleaning adapters according to instructions to clean channels. These tools have been properly validated. Failure to use them will result in incomplete disinfection.

11. Use the specially designed cleaning brushes to clean channels. Some endoscopes have unique channels such as an auxillary water jet channel that must be cleaned with specialty brushes.

12. Ensure that the brushes make contact with the channel surface. Failure to do so will prevent removal of all biomaterial.

13. Rinse the endoscope thoroughly with fresh water. Residual detergent may react with and

inhibit the disinfectant or sterilant solution. This reaction may also result in insertion tube staining

or peeling.

14. Discard all water used for soaking or rinsing in a safe way. Do not reuse any of the water.

Disinfection/Sterilization

15. Disinfect the endoscope with an FDA-cleared, high-level disinfectant according to manufacturer's instructions. The exposure time and temperature for disinfecting varies among the manufacturers. This step is is listed as a requirement in all guidance documents.

16. Rinse the endoscope and flush the channels with sterile, filtered or tap water to remove disinfectant. Discard rinse water. Failure to thoroughly rinse the disinfectant can result in adverse reactions in patients and potentially anaphylaxis.

17.Flush the channels with 70 to 90 percent of ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.

18. Dry the endoscope using forced air. This greatly reduces the possibility of recontamination of the endoscope by waterborne microorganisms.

19. Hang the endoscope vertically to store. Remove caps, valves and other detachable components according to manufacturer's directions.

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Use A Pen Camera

Camera technology has evolved greatly through the years, and as the technology improved, the size of cameras has decreased. The smaller size needed for cameras has resulted in many hidden cameras that pose as everyday devices such as an ink pen. These hidden pen cameras look exactly like a pen on the outside, but contain all the workings of a camera on the inside. More advanced pen cameras take still pictures as well as video.

Instructions

1. Charge the pen camera or install batteries per the manufacturer's instructions. Some pen cameras require batteries, while others charge via an AC wall charger.

2. Download any necessary software via a computer to the pen camera after purchasing it. Not all cameras require software, but some do. To download software, plug the pen into a USB port or connect it to a computer via a cable. Go to the manufacturer's website to download the software.

3. Place the pen camera in your shirt or coat pocket, or attach it somewhere on your belongings where it will be able to get a clear picture. Examine the camera carefully to locate the tiny lens and make sure that the lens is facing outward. Make sure the pen camera is securely fastened so that it does not move around. Do not place the camera near water or other liquids.

4. Turn the pen camera on to begin recording. Although pen cameras vary by manufacture, most turn on simply by pushing down on the top of the pen.

5. Leave the pen on to record any desired images or conversations. When you are done recording or taking pictures, press down on the top of the pen to turn the camera off.

6. Attach the connector cable to the camera pen using the manufacturer's instructions and insert the other end of the cable into the computer. Some camera pens have a USB connector and plug into a USB port without a cable.

7. View the recording taken by the pen camera.

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Connect A Phillips Direct Tv Tivo To The Internet

The Phillips Direct TV TiVo is a set-top DVR device that allows users to record and organize televised content for later viewing. You can schedule your TiVo box to record your favorite shows. You can pause, rewind and fast-forward -- just like using a DVD player. To use most of the advanced features of your Phillips Direct TV TiVo, you'll need to connect it to an active Internet connection. Connecting your TiVo set-top box to the Internet should take no more than fifteen minutes.

Instructions

1. Locate the the Ethernet port on the back of the TiVo box.

2. Insert an Ethernet cable into the slot on the back of the TiVo box. Connect the other end of the cable into your router or Ethernet hub.

3. Power on the TiVo box, then press the "TiVo" button. Select "Messages and Settings" from the TiVo menu. Click "Settings," then "Network and Phone".

4. Click "Change Network Settings," then follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your Internet settings.

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Create Shallow Depth Of Field With Your Camera

With these instructions, you can turn this plain-looking picture into a stylized photo.

Depth of field is the term used to describe how far the focus range of the camera is before objects in the frame become out of focus. Deep depth of field has all, if not most, of the picture in focus, while shallow depth of field focuses on one object with everything else being blurry. A low-numbered F-stop, a high shutter speed and zooming all contribute to create this effect, which can be used to stylize your pictures.

Instructions

Creating Shallow Depth of Field

1. Switch your camera to manual mode.

2. Step as far away from your subject as you can, and zoom in as far as you can with your optical zoom. Do not enter digital-zoom range if your camera has it.

3. Adjust your F-stop to a low number. This will open up the lens and allow more light in, so your image might appear overexposed. Most cameras can go to at least F5 and some on the higher end can go to F1.8 or lower.

4. Adjust your shutter speed to a fast speed, such as 1/1000 or 1/5000. This will most likely correct your exposure level while at the same time making your depth of field shallow.

5. Focus on the object you want to photograph and take your picture. The background should be blurry while your object is in perfect focus.

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Eos T2i Vs Eos 50d

The EOS 50D and EOS T2i are both digital SLR cameras from Canon. The 50D was released in 2008 with an original MSRP of $1,100 and the T2i was released in 2010 with an original MSRP of $800. Though similar in appearance, there are numerous technical differences between the two cameras that you should consider before making your purchase.

Physical Specifications

The EOS 50D is 5.7 inches wide, 4.3 inches high and 2.9 inches deep. It weighs 1.6lbs. The T2i is comparatively smaller. It is 5 inches wide, 3.8 inches high, 2.4 inches deep and weighs 1lbs 8 oz. The 50D's body is constructed of magnesium alloy while the T2i's is made of stainless steel and polycarbonate resin.

Imaging

The EOS 50D is capable of producing images up to 15.1 megapixels while the T2i can take pictures as large as 18 megapixels. Both use a single 14.9mm by 22.3mm CMOS image sensor and have ISOs (sensitivity to light) from 100 (little light sensitivity) to 12800 (high light sensitivity). The 50D has a maximum shutter speed of 1/8000 of a second, the T2i has a max speed of only 1/4000 of a second.

Features

Both cameras have different light presets for taking a variety of pictures in different settings. The EOS 50D and T2i both have a sports mode, night portrait, close-up mode, portrait mode and landscape mode. The 50D has 35 exposure metering zones for measuring light exposure while the T2i has 63. The T2i also has an optical image stabilizer to prevent blurry pictures that result from shaky hands.

Video Capability

One feature present on the T2i that the 50D lacks is the ability to shoot high definition video. With the T2i, you can record video at a 1920x1080 (full HD, 1080p) resolution and export them as film clips to your computer.

Memory

The EOS 50D only uses Compact Flash to store photographs. The T2i is capable of storing images on SDHC memory cards, SD cards, and SDXC memory cards. The T2i does not have a slot for Compact Flash.

Ports

The EOS 50D comes with one composite video output port for displaying pictures on a TV, an HDMI port and a USB port. The T2i has all of those with the addition of a 3.5mm microphone jack for enhancing the audio of your film clips.

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What Is The Difference Between A Roady Xt & A Roady2

The Delphi RoadyXT and Roady2 XM satellite radio receivers were designed to work with your car stereo system. While they have similar physical features, several of their functions and accessories are different.

Features

The RoadyXT and Roady2 have LCD displays, auto power on and off, and external satellite radio antennas. While the RoadyXT comes with a remote, the Roady2 comes with a car cassette adapter and a car power adapter. Neither receiver includes a radio, CD player or MD system, though they do include FM tuners.

Specifications

The 3.7 inches wide by 0.7 inches deep by 2.2 inches high RoadyXT weighs 2.7 oz., while the slightly larger 3.9 inches wide by 0.7 inches deep by 2.4 inches high Roady2 weighs 3.4 oz. Both satellite receivers are silver in color.

Purchasing

Neither the RoadyXT nor the Roady2 are available from the manufacturer, but they can be purchased from resellers such as Amazon Marketplace for around $133 or $95, respectively, as of 2011.

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Use 120 Film In 127 Brownie

The Kodak Brownie was one of the first snapshot cameras created. Kodak made using their film a requirement by changing the size of the film spools that the camera used. This made it impossible for the average person to use the readily available 120 film instead of Kodak's version. You can use 120 film in the Kodak Brownie, providing you have a room that can be made absolutely dark. You will also need an empty Kodak Brownie film spool that you can get from a used camera store or out of a broken Kodak Brownie.

Instructions

1. Go into a bathroom or other room that will be absolutely dark when the lights are turned off. Close the door to the room. Stand in front of a table or work surface. Place the Kodak Brownie film spool in front of you on the table or work surface.

2. Open the Kodak Brownie camera. Take out the empty Kodak Brownie film spool from the new film position that is at the top of the camera. Place the empty Kodak Brownie film spool into the film winding position that is at the bottom of the camera. Place the Kodak Brownie camera on the table or work surface at the left side of the Kodak Brownie film spool.

3. Place the 120 film spool on the table or work surface to the right of the Kodak Brownie film spool.

4. Turn out the lights. Pick up the 120 film spool in your left hand. Tear off the paper seal using the fingernails of your right hand.

5. Unroll the film from the 120 film spool with your right hand, forming a loose roll as you unwind it. Continue unwinding the film until you feel the small paper tab at the end. Put the 120 film spool aside.

6. Pick up the Kodak Brownie film spool with your left hand. Insert the small paper tab through the wide slot in the Kodak Brownie film spool. Slowly wind the film onto the Kodak Brownie film spool, keeping the edges lined up as you wind.

7. Stop winding when you feel the tapered film end of the film. Carefully pull up on the tape that is on the tapered film end so that it is out of the way. Continue winding the film until the tapered end has been wound up. Reattach the tape.

8. Continue winding the film until you reach the end. Turn on the lights.

9. Place the film on the Kodak Brownie film spool into the new film position inside of the Kodak Brownie. Unwind the film over to the other Kodak Brownie film spool. Insert the end of the film into the slot in the Kodak Brownie film spool. Close the Kodak Brownie camera. Turn the film advance knob to wind the film to the first frame. You are now ready to take pictures.

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Use Tungsten Lights For Photo Shoot

Use Tungsten Lights for Photo Shoot

Tungsten bulbs, particularly tungsten halogen bulbs, are among the most popular bulbs for use in indoor photo shoots. Tungsten bulbs are ready available, fairly inexpensive, predictable and create a warm tone. Tungsten bulbs, while most commonly used in black and white film photography, can be used by virtually any photographer regardless of experience.

Instructions

1. Keep your tungsten lights mounted on safe and stable stands, as tungsten lights burn hotter than other types of bulbs. If a bulb falls or is brushed by a person or object, it can quickly start a fire. If you are rearranging your light setting, moving light stands or working with the bulbs, turn them off and unplug the power source to prevent accidents.

2. Choose the right film for the job. Tungsten lights are most commonly used with black and white film photography, as the light warms the image. However, it color photography, tungsten lighting can add a slightly red hue. Therefore, if using tungsten lighting in color photography, be sure to choose tungsten films designed for this type of lighting.

3. Dim your tungsten lights while setting up the photograph and focusing you camera, turning the lights to full strength only to take the shot. Tungsten light burn very hot and will quickly disturb you, your assistants and your live subject. The bulbs will also burn out quickly if left on full strength. Never use tungsten lighting when shooting plants, animals or insects and the heat is too much.

4. Create dramatic lights and darks in your photos with a simple tungsten light set up of your choice. While other forms of lighting can easily fill a room with light, tungsten tends to focus light only where directed, which can be used to the photographer's advantage in a controlled setting. If you would like to flood-fill the room with light, it is best to use additional light sources, such as natural daylight or other types of bulbs.

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Get An Hd Converter Box

Purchasing an HDTV is only the first step in taking full advantage of all that high-definition technology has to offer. You must also subscribe to high-definition service from your cable, satellite or IPTV provider and use an HD-capable connection to connect your equipment to the TV. Having an HD converter box installed in your home is just a matter of calling your provider and scheduling an upgrade, but there are a few important considerations to make beforehand.

Instructions

1. Examine the audio and video connections on your TV to see what connection options are available to you. The most common types of HD connections are component and HDMI. Take note of which connection you wish to use with your HD converter box as you will need to specify that your box be compatible with this connection type.

2. Purchase the corresponding audio/video connection cable or cables. Install technicians sometimes need to use whatever type of connection they have with them, not necessarily the one you prefer. Having your own cable on hand for the install ensures that you will be able to use the connection type of your preference.

3. Contact your provider and schedule an upgrade to an HD converter box. Whether you use traditional cable, satellite TV, or an IPTV provider such as AT&T Uverse, you will, as noted, need to specify that your converter box supports the connection type that you wish to use.

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Set Up A Sony 4gb Memory Stick Pro Duo

A memory stick can provide terrific storage capacity for your pictures

The Sony 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo is a large storage device that allows the user to store videos and photographs taken on compatible Sony hardware. As well as boasting large storage capacity, the product is very easy to set up, whether you are using it in your camera on transferring pictures and videos onto your computer.

Instructions

1. Buy the correct hardware to use the Sony 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo. It is likely that you have purchased this memory stick because you already have a compatible product; but, if you have bought this memory stick without already having a digital camera or video camera then you have to be sure to buy a compatible product. A Sony 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo is designed to work with Sony Handycams as well as Sony's range of Cyber-shot digital cameras.

2. Insert the Sony 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo into your camera. There is no installation required to set up the Sony 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo on your camera. Simply insert the memory stick into the correct slot. This slot is usually found inside the battery compartment of your camera and it looks like a tiny letterbox shape. Push the memory stick inside the slot until you hear a click. If the slot for the memory card is not in the battery compartment in your product, then refer to the user manual for its location.

3. Use the camera. When you take photographs or record video using your camera the results will automatically save onto the Sony 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo ,providing it is inserted inside the memory stick slot in your camera.

4. Remove the Sony 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo. Turn the camera off before removing the memory stick and remove it by pushing the stick further into the slot. It will click and pop out of the slot, and you can then slide it the rest of the way out with ease.

5. Install the Sony 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo on your computer. Find the slot for the memory stick. Its shape is identical to the slot in your camera, and if you have a laptop it will probably be present on the side of the machine, to the right. If you have a desktop computer it should be present on the front of the CPU. Push the Sony 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo into the slot until it locks in place (with a click, just like in the camera.)

6. Let it automatically install. You will receive a message in a bubble from your task bar telling you that new hardware is being installed. You do not need to do anything, simply wait for it to finish. The message will update when it has finished installing.

7. Find the Sony 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo on your system. Click on "My Computer" or "Computer" in the "Start Menu" and you will see that in addition to your "C:" drive, there is now a new icon. This is your Sony 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo. Double-click on this icon and inside you will find folders with your photographs and/or videos inside.

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Create Duplicate Flash Cards

Flash cards make study easier.

Flash cards are a wonderful resource for students around the country. With flash cards, students can study during any free minute. Keep in mind when writing out flash cards that sometimes friends or family might want or need the cards at the same time. Duplicate flash cards can solve this problem and can make it easier to keep track of needed flash cards until there is no longer any use for the cards.

Instructions

1. Set up a flash card program. There are several programs or software systems that are made specifically for flash cards. Alternatively, cards can be made using PowerPoint, though you'll need to resize the pages to be flash-card size. Computer-based programs make it easy to create originals and duplicates.

2. Insert the information to be memorized into the program. The information should be organized according to the specific requirements of the program. Each program will be different. In PowerPoint, for example, you'll insert the information only after adjusting the size of the paper to a flash-card size, whereas other programs will need the information typed in a specific order, such as front and back of each card, or only fronts and then only backs.

3. Print out your flash cards. Sometimes the information can also be put directly onto an iPod, laptop or similar portable device.

4. Keep a copy of the flash cards on a disk drive. This will allow the creation of duplicates for anyone that wants the flash cards or for when older flash cards get lost.

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Make A Connection With My Smartphone

Connecting your phone to the Internet can bring a slew of useful information while you're traveling around and on the go. You can use the connection to pin-point your location on a map and get local business reviews. You can even price-compare while shopping. You can get a weather forecast, or download music and watch television. Most cellular connections will be pre-configured by your carrier. But, there are other types of connections, too.

Instructions

1. Determine if you have cellular coverage at your current location. Take a look at the signal strength meter in the top right corner of the display. Multiple bars shown means you have a connection. You should also look at the type of connection. On a CDMA phone -- from Sprint and Verizon -- if you see the label EV, that means you have access to pretty good bandwidth. On an AT&T or T-Mobile-type phone, if you see 3G, that's not bad and you should try it.

2. Launch an application, such as the browser.

3. Browse to a website. If the browsing is of acceptable speed, continue with that carrier-configured connection. If the speed is not acceptable, locate a Wi-Fi hot-spot and configure the phone for a Wi-Fi connection.

4. Turn the Wi-Fi on. Tap "Start," "Settings," then tap the "Connections" tab and select "Wireless Manager." Tap the Wi-Fi icon and then tap "Done."

5. Tap "Menu," then "Wi-Fi Settings," and then "Add New."

6. Enter a name for the connection and select "Internet" as the option for "Connect to." Tap "Next."

7. Uncheck "This is a device to device (ad hoc) connection."

8. Enter the network key if there is one. This will be given to you by the hot spot operator at the coffee shop or whatever the location. Tap "Next."

9. Clear the IEEE 802.1X network access control check box and Tap "Finish".

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Change The Paper Size On An Hp Printer

Change the Paper Size on an HP Printer

The ability to print on many different sizes of paper, from as small as an envelope to as large as legal size, can make your printer much more useful. Most HP printer models are designed to accommodate a wide variety of paper sizes, but it is up to the person who uses the printer to tell it which size paper to use.

Instructions

1. Make sure the paper trays in your printer can accommodate the paper size you wish to use. The drawers on most HP laser printers have a sizing mechanism that allows the tray to accept paper that is smaller or larger than 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches, but it is important to check your printer before getting started.

2. Pull out the paper drawer and look for a locking mechanism at the bottom of the tray. This mechanism has two pictures of a lock on it--one showing the lock open and one showing the lock closed. Flip the lever to the unlocked position and unload the paper tray.

3. Find the size paper you wish to use, then slide the tray guides into the proper position. The printer should have markings for common paper sizes, such as standard size and legal size. Make sure that the tray guides are in their proper place, then flip the lever back to the locked position.

4. Log on to your computer and find the document you wish to print. Click on the "File" menu and choose "Print" from the drop-down box. Click the "Properties" button and choose the paper size you want to use. Make sure to also change the tray if the odd-sized paper is loaded in only one tray.

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Strengthen Fm Radio Reception

Strengthen FM Radio Reception

If you're familiar with fixing your TV's reception, you'll be a natural with an FM radio. FM reception is affected by the same things that affect television signal reception--the quality of your antenna, the strength of the signal you're trying to receive, and any obstacles between your antenna and the transmitter.

Instructions

1. If you don't have an antenna connected to your FM receiver, purchase a simple dipole antenna--a simple T-shape flexible wire-- and connect it to the FM antenna inputs on the receiver. Because FM signals are directional, you'll want to experiment with the positioning of the wire to find the best reception of the station you're trying to receive.

2. If you're still not getting a good signal, try an indoor amplified antenna, which you'll find at an electronics store. Don't buy one unless you get a guarantee that you can return it for full credit if it doesn't solve your reception problems.

3. If your signal is weak because you live a long way from the transmitter, install an outside antenna and mount it as high as is practical. If you're primarily interested in getting signals from one station or from a group of stations in one direction, get a directional antenna and point it toward the transmitters.

4. If you're using a portable FM radio where the only antenna is the power cord, stretch the cord as straight as possible and experiment with positioning again.

5. Temporarily switch to monaural mode to improve a weak signal on an FM receiver.

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The History Of The Document Camera

The document camera is the most versatile classroom presentation camera.

Today, giving presentations is even easier because of advances in technology. The document camera aids in presenting information, video conferencing, displaying documents in courtrooms or highlighting X-rays in a doctor's office. Unlike previous technology, document cameras can display many things with ease, without the inconvenience of transparent film.

Opaque Projectors

As a predecessor of the modern document camera, the opaque projector was once a common presentation tool and a cheap toy for children. The device could project images of opaque, or non-transparent, objects onto a wall. These machines required very bright, hot lamps to operate, so it was important to make sure that the display specimen didn't get burned up by the light source.

Overhead Projectors

Overhead projectors were a very popular style of group presentation until the late 1980s. They are typically large, consisting of a lighted box and a fan for cooling. Overhead projectors can only display information on transparent sheets of film because light must travel through these sheets and be reflected by a mirror.

Document Cameras

The document camera was introduced by the Wolfvision and Elmo Ltd. simultaneously. The device can be used to display almost anything, from notebook pages to three-dimensional objects using a camera and an LCD monitor. Today, the document camera can be synchronized with video conferencing equipment to make presentations even more convenient.

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Specs On A Cobra Esd6050

The Cobra ESD-6050 Radar Detector is made by Cobra Electronics. Radar detectors locate emergency vehicles like police cruisers, and can detect speed traps. Use and ownership is dependent on the laws in your area.

Modes and Alerts

The Cobra ESD-6050 Radar Detector features two detection modes. The highway-mode default -- and the city mode -- avoid false alarms. The unit accomplishes this by lowering signal strength.

The ESD-6050 features five alert tones for X, K, KA, Laser/Saftey alert and VG-2 alert. It also features a "display only" mute mode.

Detection area, wave length bands and VG-2 detection

The ESD-6050 detects X at 10.525 GHz plus or minus 50 MHz, K at 24.150 GHz plus or minus 100 MHz , Ka at 33.4-to-36.0 GHz wavelength bands and laser signals at 300 THz-to-375 THz

VG-2 alert recognizes a police vehicle's VG-2 radar detector locator and shields or shuts down your radar detector. The VG-2 alert works on frequencies 11.4 GHz-to-11.7 GHz.

This models detection range is aimed towards the front of the vehicle.

Dimensions, power supply and voltage

The unit's dimensions are 3.6 inches by 2.8 inches by 1.1 inches. Its power supply is a 12-volt, DC cord with a lighter attachment.

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What Makes A Battery Rechargeable

Rechargeable batteries can be charged tens or hundreds of times.

Standard alkaline batteries are designed to be discarded when their charges deplete, but rechargeable batteries can offer the same or greater power than standard batteries and can be recharged several times. Rechargeable batteries are suitable for many applications, including electronics and automobiles.

Types

Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) are common rechargeable battery types. They can be found in AA or AAA varieties for electronics applications. Other types include lithium ion, rechargeable variants of the alkaline battery and lead acid batteries, commonly used in automobiles.

Criteria

Michael M. Learner of Oregon State University states that a rechargeable battery must be able to efficiently reverse the chemical reaction that releases electricity several times so electricity can be applied to replenish the chemicals that will produce electricity.

Operation

Batteries create electricity through chemical reactions. A reaction at the anode releases electrons, and another reaction causes the cathode to gain electrons. The electrons cannot flow through the battery, but they will flow through a completed circuit attached to the battery.

Differences

As the chemicals in the battery are depleted, the battery loses power. In a rechargeable battery, these chemicals are replenished when an electrical current is added to the battery instead of drawn from it.

Considerations

Rechargeable batteries reduce waste and can save money over a period of time. They initially cost more than single-use batteries but will save money over the life of the battery. Rechargeable batteries also must be charged using chargers particular to their specific battery types.

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Use A Ge Answering Machine

By the beginning of the 21st century, many people had ditched answering machines in favor of voice mail provided by their phone companies. Others had dropped their landline altogether in favor of cell phones. But there's still a segment of the population that prefers to keep their home phone along with some spending money by not paying the phone company extra for voice mail. That's where a digital answering system---such as the GE 29875---still comes in handy.

Instructions

1. Plug the telephone cord built into the back of the answering machine into the phone jack on your wall.

2. Using a small telephone cord, connect your phone to the answering machine. The jack is marked "Phone" and is located on the back of the system in the left-hand corner.

3. Plug the AC power cord into the back of the system and into a wall outlet. The AC jack on the answering machine is located next to the phone jack.

4. To set up your outgoing message, locate the "Greeting" button on the left of the answering machine. Press the button and record your message. When you're finished recording release the greeting button.

5. When the "message counter," located in the center of the answering machine below the speaker, is flashing, you have messages. To play your message(s) press the "Play" button, which is located directly below the message counter.

6. When listening to your messages you can skip forward or backward by pressing the "Previous" or "Next" buttons, which are located directly below the "Play" button.

7. When you're finished listening to a message, you can delete it by pressing the "On/Off/Erase" button, which is located on the far right of the answering machine. This button also acts as your power button.

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Dvd Recorder Work

The Basics

A DVD recorder is a device for writing data onto a disc. DVD recorders are most commonly used to record copies of movies and TV shows, and so many people think of them as the next step up from the VHS tape. In practice, however, a DVD recorder is actually much closer to a CD burner. The main difference is that DVD burners are a newer technology which features greater data storage and a more durable disc. There are actually two competing formats which work with DVD recorders: the DVD-R and the DVD+R. A third one, the DVD-RAM, is no longer widely used. Most modern DVD players and recorders can support both major formats, so to most users it really doesn't make much of a difference which format a disc is in.

How It Works

Nearly all DVD recorders also function as DVD players, and use two lasers: one to read and one to write. Each recordable DVD has a small data layer made out of foil coated with dye in between two protective plastic plates. The data layer has small grooves in it much like a record does, which show the laser follow the DVD. To begin with, the die is transparent, allowing the laser to shine through it and reflect off the metal plate. In order to burn a DVD, a DVD recorder shoots a high-powered laser at the dye, making it translucent. Each translucent spot represents a bit of information. In order to read all of this information back, a DVD player shoots a weaker laser at the data plate. When the laser bounces back, the DVD player knows the dye hasn't been marked. When the laser doesn't bounce back, the player knows it has been marked. Through millions and millions of tiny marks, a DVD recorder can record a whole movie.

Variety

There are several different types of DVD recorders, used for different purposes. Usually, the term is used to refer to standalone DVD recorders. These are simple, self-contain units designed to record movies or TV. They are easy to use, but you can't hook them up to your computer. Some of them also have copy protection, meaning that you will not be able make a backup of commercial DVDs you own. The term DVD burner is often used to refer to DVD recorders built into a computer. These recorders can be used to store movies, songs, and any other information you want. They can also usually circumvent copy protection, making them more useful for many users.

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How Digital Cameras Work

How Digital Cameras Work

Basics

Digital cameras operate on the same basic principles as film cameras. Both have an optical lens that gathers light and focuses it onto a recording surface. Similarly, both have a shutter that opens in adjustable intervals to control the amount of exposure and an aperture (or opening) that controls how much light the camera is exposed to.

The chief difference between a digital and film camera is the medium used for capturing the exposed image. A film camera uses photographic film, composed of special plastics and a light-sensitive chemical called silver halide. The image makes an impression on the film, which is then developed through a chemical process and printed into photographs.

Image Sensor Chip

A digital camera, on the other hand, contains an image sensor chip instead of photographic film. While several types of image sensors are used in digital cameras, they all operate in roughly the same way. Basically, an image sensor chip works by converting the optical information contained in an image into electrical information, such as a computer file.

Image sensor chips are composed of individual units called photo sensors, which accumulate an electrical charge when struck by photons from light. This electrical charge is then converted by the circuitry in a camera into a digital image composed of pixels. After a digital image has been created, it is stored in the camera's memory chip.

Advantages

The image sensor gives digital cameras several advantages over traditional film cameras. As no complicated development process is involved, the picture can be viewed immediately after the camera has finished processing it. The storage capacity of a memory chip also allows some digital cameras to double for a video recorder by constantly taking pictures. Because a digital camera generates digital images, no scanner is required to upload your photographs to your computer. Finally, digital cameras are entirely electronic and can be made much smaller than a film camera, allowing them to be built into devices such as cell phones and PDAs.

Pixels

A digital image, such as the one a digital camera produces, is composed of tiny units called pixels. Each pixel substitutes for a tiny piece of the original image by replicating its brightness and color. Thus, the more pixels a digital image contains, the more accurately it represents the original image. For instance, if not enough pixels are present to accurately represent an object in a photograph, it may appear fuzzy or blurry. On the other hand, the more pixels an image contains, the more crisp and clear it appears.

Megapixels and Photo Quality

In the case of digital cameras, pixels are discussed in terms of megapixels (MP), which means one million pixels. When you purchase a digital camera that produces seven megapixel photographs, for example, your pictures will be composed of seven million individual pixels. How many megapixels a camera is capable of producing is a product of how good its image sensor chip is. That's why cameras capable of taking pictures with more megapixels are usually more expensive than their counterparts.

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