Philips Universal Remote Setup Instructions

A universal remote can be a life saver. For anyone looking for a universal remote, Philips is a respected manufacturer of quality remotes. Philips makes a wide variety of universal remotes and there may be some variation between remotes. Always refer to the instructions for your specific remote if you encounter problems.

Batteries

Install the batteries. Open the compartment on the back of the remote and insert the required batteries. Most Philips universal remotes use two AAA batteries, but it some remotes use more and some use AA's. Make sure to refer to your remotes documentation to verify the type of batteries needed.

Code Entry

Enter the necessary codes for your devices. To enter codes directly, locate the codes for the manufacturer of your device on the sheet included with your remote, or at urc.philips.com. There may be multiple codes for a single manufacturer so you may have to attempt this more than once.

Press and hold the "Code Search" button until the red indicator light stays on, and then release the button. Press whichever input button matches your device such as a DVD player. The red indicator light should blink a few times and then stay lit.

Enter the code for the manufacturer of your device. If the entry is a valid code the red indicator will turn off. Test out the remote on your device and if it operates the device, you are done and you can move on to the next device. If it doesn't work repeat the process with a different code.

Code Search

Use the "Code Search" function if you can't find the code for your particular device or if the codes you entered do not work. Begin by manually turning on the device you want to use, such as your TV.

Press and hold the "Code Search" button until the red indicator light turns on, then release the button. Press and release the device button corresponding to your device. Press the "Channel Up" button repeatedly until the device changes channel or skips chapters in the case of a DVD player. Then press "Mute" to lock in the code.

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Fix A Plantronics Bluetooth

Plantronics produces many different types of Bluetooth headsets to use with your cellphone. Solving Bluetooth-related problems usually is easy and merely takes a quick look at the instruction manual. Other times, these headsets mysteriously start having problems that are not solved so easily. Here are some ways to successfully troubleshoot and solve your Plantronics headset woes.

Instructions

Troubleshoot and solve your problem

1. Charge your headset's battery. Often, a headset's inability to pair with the cellphone is due to a simple lack of power. Place your headset on the charger and charge it fully to rule out this possibility. While you're at it, charge your phone battery too.

2. Reboot your devices. Completely power down your phone, wait a few seconds and then turn it back on. This simple procedure will ensure you don't have any conflicting problems with your phone's operating system. Reboot your headset by holding down the power button until the light goes out. Refer to your phone and headset manual for specific instructions on do this.

3. Uninstall problematic software. If you have applications installed on your phone that use Bluetooth or otherwise conflict with its settings, it may be wise to remove them if you're still having trouble connecting your headset.

4. Make sure your phone's Bluetooth settings are correctly enabled. These settings are usually found in the network preferences of your cellphone's main menu or settings. Bluetooth should be set to "on" and should be actively searching for devices.

5. Rule out radio interference. Attempt to make a connection in a place where there is little to no radio interference from devices like stereo systems, televisions and wi-fi access points. Even though these shouldn't cause problems, it's something to consider if none of the above solutions work.

6. Call Plantronics directly. When you have exhausted all other options, call Plantronics and see if your headset is under warranty. If there is damage to the headset that is not your fault, Plantronics may replace it for you.

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Rv Diesel Generator Ac Vs Dash Ac

RV diesel generators and AC power sources mimic the comfort of home power. The introduction of the hybrid chassis by Winnebago Industries in 2009 reflects the future of green RV power sources. Learning about existing and upcoming technology is important for anyone who loves RVs--especially during times of technological growth.

Diesel Generator Power

Diesel generators draw fuel from the coach's fuel tank to supply AC power to the coach. The generator uses the fuel to create electrical power.

Dash AC Power

AC power in the dash is drawn from the coach's internal battery or AC generator system. The availability of AC dash power is dependent on the charge of the internal battery, an onshore electrical power source or an AC generator.

Auxiliary Power Generation

The hybrid system supplies power to the coach's AC/DC distribution system. An auxiliary power generation unit replaces the need for on-board generator power.

Similarities And Differences

AC dash and diesel generator power ultimately depend on your RV's fuel supply. Running the coach's engine charges the battery that supplies AC dash power. Your coach must have enough diesel fuel in it to keep its generator running. Hybrid technology generates and stores energy as you travel.

The Future

"RV Lifestyle" magazine predicts an earth friendly future for RVs, particularly in their use of fuels and the ways in which they generate electrical power.

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Ensure Proper White Balance In Your Photographs

Correct white balance lets the right colors be seen in photos.

Digital photographers work hard to achieve proper white balance in their photographs. The wrong white balance results in inappropriate color casts in photographs, while proper white balance adjustment removes the blue, green and orange color shades that ruin photographs. Improper white balance also makes portraits and stock photographs unusable. White balance problems can be avoided by learning about light and the different camera settings suitable for different lighting situations.

Instructions

1. Each color has a specific Kelvin temperature.

Learn the relationship between color and Kelvin temperature to avoid white balance problems. Proper white balance makes white objects appear white. To produce the correct shade of white, the camera must calculate the correct light temperature. Every color has a corresponding temperature measured in degrees Kelvin. Sunlight has a Kelvin temperature of about 6500 K. Twilight has a temperature of about 7500 K. Warm colors such as orange or red have relatively lower degrees Kelvin measurements. The cooler temperatures such as blue and gray have higher degrees Kelvin measurements.

2. Every category of light has a specific Kelvin temperature

Select the proper white balance setting in the camera. Digital cameras have similar settings that correspond to common Kelvin temperatures. Select the setting for the light illuminating the subject. The "auto" setting allows the camera to calculate the average white balance. Use "tungsten" for indoor lighting situations using bulbs. Set the camera to "fluorescent" where fluorescent light is the illumination source. Use "daylight" in brightly lit outdoor conditions with few clouds. Set the camera to "cloudy" on overcast days and to "shade" in areas where a leaf canopy shades the subject. "Flash" allows the camera to work with its built-in or other connected flash units.

3. Neutral color situations can throw off the cameras white balance program

Use a photographic gray card to manually adjust white balance when most colors are neutral, such as in fog, dull hazy days and situations when there are no colors that stand out. Acquire neutral gray cards from photographic suppliers. Neutral gray cards reflect the incident light to the camera, allowing the camera to measure the exact temperature of that particular light. Using a photographic gray card requires a manual adjustment. Every camera operates differently, so reference your manual.

4. Shoot very uniform images in raw to adjust later on the computer.

Shoot images in the "raw" file format. Raw files allow adjustment during post processing to any color temperature. Set your camera to "auto" white balance when shooting in raw. Raw requires software to process the files in the computer. Software to handle a particular camera's raw format comes with the camera's software package. Raw images are particularly useful when there is nothing pure white in the image. During post-processing, adjust the color temperature until it represents the colors in the natural image.

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Print Cd And Dvd Labels

Creating and printing your own CD and DVD labels enables you to create professional-looking discs.

Printing CD and DVD labels means that you can make your copied DVDs and CDs look professional. It also means that you will be able to differentiate between your collection of burnt CD-Rs which, unless written on, are hard to tell apart. Making your own labels is, thanks to the advent of home computers and readily available label design software, a fun and straightforward process that requires a minimum of effort. All you need to get started are blank labels, design software, a computer and a printer.

Instructions

1. Go to your local stationers, or printers, and buy a packet of CD/DVD labels--the labels are universal so they'll work on both formats; these labels can also be found, and ordered, over the Internet. Buy some publishing software, in which you can design CD/DVD labels, or download the software from one of the many Internet sites that offer a download.

2. Design your label using your publishing software; the design process will differ depending on what software you are using. Choose CD/DVD label template option on the program, type in text in the boxes provided and upload pictures that you wish to appear on your label.

3. Turn on and connect your printer to your computer. Put your blank DVD/CD labels into your printer's paper-feed tray.

4. Click "Print." Input the label's product information if your printer software requests it; this will ensure that your label is properly lined up when printing.

5. Take the printed labels out of the printer. Peel them off individually, line up the label with the CD or DVD and carefully stick the label down.

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Focus A Telescope

A telescope must be focused to show a proper image. An out-of-focus telescope will show blurs or nothing at all. The first time you use a new telescope, it will most likely be out of focus. Get it into focus and begin enjoying the new vistas your telescope provides.

Instructions

Understanding the Focusing Mechanism

1. Determine what type of focusing mechanism the telescope has. Small telescopes use one of two basic types - you either move the eyepiece, or you move the primary mirror.

2. Check for an eyepiece-movement focusing mechanism. It will be either a geared system or a simple sliding eyepiece.

3. Turn a wheel or pair of wheels in a geared system, called rack and pinion. As you turn the wheel, the eyepiece moves closer to or farther away from the primary mirror or lens. A rack-and-pinion focus is better than a sliding or twisting focus. Most refractors and Newtonian reflectors use a rack-and-pinion focus.

4. Slide or turn the eyepiece in a slide-focusing system. This action moves the eyepiece closer to or farther from the main lens of the telescope. Sometimes, a locking screw will keep the telescope from slipping out of focus. Small refractors and lower-cost reflecting telescopes use slide-focusing mechanisms.

5. Look for a screw knob on the back of a telescope whose focus mechanism moves the mirror. Turn the knob to shift the mirror forward or backward. This focus method is very common in standard Schmidt Cassegrain and Maksutov-style telescopes.

Focusing

6. Set up the telescope where you will be viewing the stars. Avoid direct bright lights, which will keep you from seeing faint objects.

7. Select a bright star high in the sky or the moon to focus on.

8. Use the finder telescope to center the star or the moon in the telescope. With most new telescopes, you will have to align the finder scope (see the instructions for your telescope) with the main telescope.

9. Look through the eyepiece. You should see some light. If the telescope is way out of focus, the light may be very dim. If the telescope is just slightly out of focus, stars will appear as large balls, and the moon will be just a blur.

10. Shift the telescope slightly if you are not sure what you are seeing. Look for a change in the light coming from the eyepiece as the telescope is moved. The light may be very dim, so pay close attention.

11. Look for some light from a bright star (it will appear as a disk), then find the edge of the disk. Shift the focus mechanism so that the disk becomes smaller. It should focus into a bright point.

12. Move the telescope when viewing the moon so that the light is brightest. Shift the focus until the moon comes into focus. You should be able to see craters and other lunar details, even with a small telescope.

13. Focus a planet to a disk, not a point of light. Venus and Mercury may have a crescent or half-moon shape when properly focused. Saturn will focus to a disk with a ring around it. With smaller telescopes, Saturn will appear as an oval.

14. Shift the focus slowly in one direction and check to see if it improves. If it does not, shift it in the opposite direction slowly and see if it gets better. Once you discover which direction sharpens the image, continue in that direction until you achieve the best view.

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Specifications For A Nikon D60

The Nikon D60 is an entry-level digital single-lens reflex camera, designed for an amateur photographer looking for more control over pictures than a compact point-and-shoot may offer. This Nikon, the third in the company's newer, more-user-friendly line of SLR cameras, will shoot a 10.2-megapixel image but not video. The camera uses Nikon-compatible lenses, and requires the AF-S and AF-I lenses for the auto-focus feature.

The Camera Body

The D60 is 5 inches wide, 3.7 inches high and 2.5 inches deep, and it has a 2.5-inch LCD monitor for viewing images and menu functions. The body alone weighs 16.1 oz. The camera is powered by one rechargeable EN-EL9 lithium-ion battery. The camera uses the EXPEED image processor, a system optimized for Nikon's cameras, and is equipped with an image sensor cleaning system.

Taking Pictures

The camera can shoot a maximum of three frames per second. It has a self-timer that is adjustable to two, five, 10 or 20 seconds and an optional remote. Available shutter speeds range from 1/4000th of a second to 30 seconds.

The D60 requires an SD or SDHD memory card, sold separately, for storing images. Image files can be shot as JPG files or as NEF files, Nikon's version of a RAW file. The camera also offers in-camera picture editing. Users can tweak a photo's color balance, adjust brightness, add filter effects, make red-eye corrections and crop.

Shooting Modes

Like a traditional SLR camera, the D60 can be operated in automatic or full manual mode, as well as aperture-priority and shutter-priority modes. Additionally, the D60 offers what Nikon calls "Advanced Scene Modes," such as automatic without flash, child, close-up, landscape, portrait, night portrait and sports. The user can also control the tone of the image by selecting picture modes such as black-and-white, vivid and portrait. The D60 has a bulb mode, meaning the photographer can hold the shutter open manually as long as desired, and a high-ISO setting for low-light environments.

Flash Options

The D60 has a built-in flash that works with red-eye reduction technology. External flashes can be connected using the hot-shoe mount, and the camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System, which uses the built-in flash as a trigger to fire remote flashes.

The built-in flash, as well as the Nikon Creative Lighting System both use through-the-lens flash control, which means the camera measures the amount of light coming through the lens to determine the needed strength of the flash.

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Edit Photos Makeup

Enhance a photography by adding makeup with photo-editing software.

Any photo editing program that uses layers will allow you to add makeup to a photograph, even if the person was makeup-free when you took the picture. Adjusting the hue and saturation of various parts of the picture is the key to creating realistic makeup. Knowing the right tools to work with and spending a little time adjusting the settings will give you the desired look instead of making the person look like a clown.

Instructions

1. Open your photograph in a photo-editing program such as Adobe Photoshop or the free program Paint.net. Fix any blemishes on the skin using the healing tools or the clone stamp.

2. Click the "Duplicate Layer" button to create a second copy of the photograph. Click the duplicate layer to work on it instead of the background layer. Select the area you wish to add makeup to using one of the lasso tools. Make the selection slightly larger than desired so you can adjust and erase later on for a perfect fit.

3. Click the "Adjustments" menu and choose "Hue/Saturation." Drag the hue slider left or right until you find the right shade for that area of makeup. Adjust the saturation slider for lighter or darker versions of that color. Click "OK."

4. Erase the areas you do not want affected by the makeup you added. Zoom in for harder or smaller areas, such as around the eyes or on the lips, and use a smaller eraser to cover fine details. In programs that use layer masks, add a mask over the layer before erasing. Then use a black paintbrush to deselect areas you do not want covered by makeup, and a white paintbrush to add areas back in if you erase too much.

5. Click "Duplicate Layer" when you want to add makeup to a different area. This allows you to change the opacity of each layer individually.

6. Drag the opacity slider for each layer to the left to soften the makeup effect and make it look more realistic. Leave the background layer at 100 percent opacity.

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Buy New Release Dvd Movies In Bulk

If you are looking at starting up a movie rental business, or just want to increase your video library, you are going to want to look into purchasing newly released DVD movies in bulk. Not only is this going to save you money and the time it usually takes to acquire a large amount of movies, but it is going to increase your video collection in just a short period of time, giving you the best possible profit margin.

Instructions

1. Navigate to a website such as DVDBundles.com or Movies4WholeSale.com. These two sites provide newer DVD movies for a fraction of the price you would pay at a local store.

2. Select the "Premium DVD Titles" package when at DVDBundles.com. This gives you the newest available movies on the site.

3. Select the amount of movies you want. You can select among packages that deliver from 5 to 100 movies. You cannot select what movies you want when selecting packages, so if there is a particular movie you want the larger your bulk order the more likely you are to receive it. Click the "Add to Cart" tab and follow the purchasing process to complete your order.

4. Select the movies you want while at "Movies4WholeSale.com" These movies are less expensive than the "DVDBundle.com" site, yet you have to pick them out one at a time. If you have extra time to choose the movies this may be the best option. If you need to buy multiple copies of one disk you are going to receive a discount once you buy more than 30 of the same movie. Finish your movie selections and click "Check Out." From here follow the purchasing process to complete your bulk DVD order.

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Install Android On A Smart Phone

The Android operating system, owned by Google, provides an open-architecture platform for smart phones. Since Android was released in October 2009, there have been several upgrades and improvements that have been released. And while you cannot install the Android operating system onto a non-android based phone, you can install the upgrades when released. Once installed, your phone will take advantage of whatever improvements were made to the Google Android operating system.

Instructions

1. Press "Settings" on your Android phone. The settings menu is listed in the applications area of your phone's interface. All installed applications are listed here.

2. Scroll down to "About Phone." Once in the settings menu, you will see several options. Towards the bottom of the screen, look for the "About Phone" button.

3. Select "Updates." This causes your phone to connect to the Internet and search for any Android updates. Though most updates are sent automatically over-the-air, some updates may be delayed by your carrier. Manually searching for updates in this manner may reveal updates not yet sent out by your carrier.

4. Run the update. The update will install by itself and will need very little interaction. When completed, the phone will reboot itself to fully load the updates.

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Pinhole Camera Tutorial

One of the simplest and easiest projects, especially for beginning photographers, is to construct a pinhole camera out of a box or can. This easy-to build device can work just like a regular camera. It also works directly with photo paper, so you don't have to deal with the extra challenge of developing film---just the paper. You are basically building a container that holds the photo paper and keeps light out, except for a small pinhole that allows just enough exposure to take a picture on the paper.

Constructing the Camera

You can build the camera out of either a large canister (such as a coffee or oatmeal can) or a box. Use a can or box about 3 to 6 inches high (or wide when it is positioned on its side to use as the camera). Make the pinhole at the container's original bottom---the end opposite the removable lid. For a container of this size, the hole should be 1/75 inch in diameter; poke the hole with a No. 10 sewing needle while rotating the needle. You can just poke the hole into the container's material itself. However, it may be easier to make the pinhole out of aluminum foil; dark, opaque paper or soft aluminum sheet-metal. One you have a pinhole out of any of those materials, cut a larger hole out of the container and tape the extra material over that large hole (make sure the large hole is completely covered). Use another piece of dark paper for the shutter, placing it over the pinhole and securing it with tape.

Loading

Load the camera inside a darkroom by opening the container's lid and placing a sheet of photo paper on the inside of the lid. Because you are using photo paper and not film, you can do this with the aid of a safelight. You might need to trim the paper first depending on the camera's size; a two-pound coffee can takes paper just over 2 by 3 inches. Make sure the paper's emulsion side faces the pinhole end as you tape it to the lid and close the camera. Make sure the lid and pinhole are both covered before you take the loaded camera out into the light.

Taking the Picture

Place the camera so it is still; secure it to the surface it's standing on with tape or possibly modeling clay. Once you are ready to take your picture, lift up the paper shutter, then close it once the photo paper has been exposed for the proper amount of time. This time can vary depending on the type of paper used. Generally, expose the paper for two to four seconds in bright sunlight and four times that amount in less bright conditions (such as cloudy skies). Consult with an expert at the shop where you get the photo paper to see how long it needs to be exposed. Once you close the shutter, make sure no more light gets inside the camera until you get it back to the darkroom to remove the photo paper and develop it.

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Dump A Cell Phone Contract To Be Iphone Eligible

You've seen your friend and his new iPhone and decided you have to have one yourself. The problem is your long-term contract on your current cell phone; meaning if you try dumping it, you would add another hundred or more dollars along with the iPhone price. However, you may be able to dump your current deal without those fees and be on the way to your new iPhone.

Instructions

1. Remember who your carrier is before you try to change anything. If your cell phone contract is with AT&T, you don't need to dump it, just transfer it to the iPhone. Cingular customers are AT&T customers, too.

2. Look for any negative changes your current carrier has made, like raising their text rates. If you take that to the carrier and successfully argue that it has seriously harmed your service, they may be willing to let you go.

3. Transfer your current service to another person. Find a friend who's looking for new phone service or post an ad through sites like CraigsList. Once you have someone interested in taking over your service, call up the provider and have the account transferred to the other person's name.

4. Check out online phone trade services. These networks have grown significantly since the release of the iPhone. You can find not only someone who will take your current phone contract, but also an iPhone eligible contract for yourself.

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Dub With An Emerson Vcr

Emerson videocassette recorders are designed with audio/video jacks to connect other components for recording, including a second VCR. The VCRs connect with RCA-type composite cables, which are color-coded for quick installation. VHS tapes, unlike CDs and DVDs, can only record at the playback speed of the source program, so if the plan is to dub a two-hour tape of home movies, the recording session will take two hours.

Instructions

1. Connect composite audio/video cables into the Emerson VCR's Record IN jacks, using the yellow plug for the video connection and the red and white plugs for right and left audio. The plugs insert straight into the jacks.

2. Connect the other ends of the cables to a source component, such as a second VCR, plugging the cables into the audio/video Playback or OUT jacks. This sends the signal from the source component to the Emerson VCR for recording.

3. Insert a blank VHS cassette into the Emerson VCR through the front tape door.

4. Place media in the source component, such as a pre-recorded tape, in a second VCR connected to the Emerson VCR. Playback will begin immediately.

5. Press the "Record" button on the Emerson VCR to begin dubbing from the source component.

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Different Ways To Charge An Lg Cell Phone Battery

LG cellphones use a rechargeable battery stored in the battery compartment on the back of the phone. When the battery runs low or is drained, you need to recharge the battery to continue using the phone. LG designs their cellphones to charge with several types of chargers. Some methods are supplied with the phones; other charger options are sold separately.

AC Adapter

The standard method for charging an LG cellphone is the AC adapter, which is supplied with the phone. The mini-USB end of the AC adapter is plugged into the USB port on your phone, and the other end of the adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet. Some models come with an AC adapter that doesn't have a cord. To use this type of adapter, plug the mini-USB end of the supplied USB data cord into the phone, and the standard-size end of the cable into the USB port on the AC adapter. Once set up, plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.

Computer

The USB cord supplied with your LG cellphone allows for computer connectivity so that you can transfer files to and from your phone. You can also use the computer to charge your phone. Plug the mini-USB end of the supplied data cable into the port on your phone, and then plug the opposite end into a USB port on your computer. Only use high-power USB ports on your computer to charge your phone, such as the ones found on the computer tower.

Docking Stations

Some LG phone models are compatible with docking stations, which allow you to connect the phone to other devices, such as a television or computer, to watch media or transfer files. Most docking stations also charge your phone. Docking stations are not supplied with the phone, but are available online and at electronics stores. Only purchase docking stations that were tested to work with your phone model.

Car

Car chargers allow you to charge your phone while driving in your car. The mini-USB end of car chargers, which are sold separately, plug into the USB port on the phone. The larger end of the charger plugs into a 12v receptacle in your car, also known as cigarette lighters. Depending on your vehicle, you may need to turn on your car to charge your phone when using a car charger.

Considerations

The amount of battery life you get between charges is different for each phone and affected by many factors, including time using the phone and the number of background applications you have running. When charging the phone, you should always fully charge the battery. You can tell that a battery is fully charged when the phone's indicator light turns green or when the on-screen battery indicator is full of bars.

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Use A Settop Box

Set-top boxes have become increasingly prominent in the multimedia communication industry. Set-top boxes can do amazing things-from acting like a digital VCR to browsing the Internet, to storing and playing your favorite music. Some television programming is only available over the Internet and requires a set-top box tuner. Follow a few steps to help you use your set-top box.

Instructions

1. Record programs on your set-top box by going into the TV Guide menu and browsing until you find the program you wish to record. Select the "Record Program" option from the sub-menu. The box will record the show when it airs.

2. Watch recorded shows by choosing the hard drive from the root menu. Browse until you find the recorded program you wish to view. Select playback from the sub-menu and enjoy your recorded show.

3. Browse the Internet by choosing your Web browser from the sub-menu. Open the Web browser and you are all set to surf the Web.

4. Copy your favorite music onto your set-top box by first attaching the music source (CD player, mp3 player or computer) to the digital audio input on your set-top box. Open the music library program and synchronize it with your music source. This will copy your music to the set-top box.

5. Listen to your favorite music by opening the music library and creating a play list from your available music library.

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Configure A Slingbox For Ethernet

Slingbox is a digital television controller that allows you to play your television's content remotely so that you can enjoy your favorite programming from any web-enabled device. Configuring a Slingbox for Ethernet use requires establishing a physical connection to your broadband modem or wireless router. This Ethernet configuration connects your Slingbox to the Internet so you may use it at your convenience.

Instructions

1. Use the composite audio and video cables included in your Slingbox package to connect the Slingbox to your television. Insert an end of both the composite audio and video cables into the appropriately colored ports on the back of your Slingbox. Insert the other ends into available ports on your television.

2. Insert one end of the Ethernet cable included in your Slingbox package into the Ethernet port on your Slingbox. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available outgoing port on your broadband modem or wireless router. This allows your Slingbox two-way access to your account information and associated devices.

3. Connect the Slingbox to power. Insert one end of the power adapter into the Slingbox power source port. Insert the other end into a power source such as a wall outlet or surge protector.

4. Log on to the Internet from your computer. Download and install SlingPlayer software from the SlingMedia Downloads link in the Resource section.

5. Open the SlingPlayer software to load its main menu.

6. Select the "Slingbox Directory" tab.

7. Choose your Slingbox from the list on the left side of the Slingbox Directory.

8. Select the "Edit" option on the right side of the Slingbox Directory.

9. Select "Slingbox Configuration" to open the Slingbox Setup Assistant wizard. Follow the wizard's onscreen instructions to complete your Slingbox Ethernet configuration. These will configure your Slingbox, SlingPlayer and home Ethernet connection.

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Do Timelapse Filming

Sunsets make for good time-lapse projects.

Time-lapse photography captures a lengthy event on film and then shows it in a very compressed period of time. Frames spaced largely apart in real time are taken and compressed together in order to create a kind of animation. The common cliches for this kind of shot show a sunrise or sunset, a flower opening and other similar events.

Instructions

1. Decide on the subject of your film. This is very important because it predetermines everything involved in the shoot, such as what equipment to use and set it up. Choose something where clear changes over time are seen to make an interesting film, such as a house being built or a block of ice melting.

2. Set up your camera physically to get the shots. You need to mount it on a tripod or other steady mount, as stability is very important. Put the subject exactly where you want it in the frame, because unless you have a moving tripod your camera won't move for the duration of the shot.

3. Connect an intervalometer to your camera if it does not have an internal setting for this purpose. If it does, access that setting menu.

4. Set your intervalometer or internal interval settings to take pictures based on how often you want a frame captured. The shorter the real time of the event you are shooting, the closer together you should set your intervals. For instance, cookies baking in the oven will only take an hour or less, so you should set your intervals maybe two seconds apart. A sunrise or sunset should have intervals closer to 30 seconds.

5. Import the shots into your film editing program of choice after the sequence has been completed. Premiere Pro, Quicktime Pro, Final Cut Pro, iMovie and Sony Vegas are all video editing programs capable of doing this. Just import all the photos into a sequence in the program, set the length of each image to a very short duration, such as two or three frames, to create your video.

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Use Multiple Canon Speedlights

Canon flashes can be controlled wirelessly in a multiple flash configuration.

While most professional photographers find that a studio strobe kit is ideal for getting good lighting in less than ideal situations, or for professional shoots like weddings, a lighter setup for traveling and remote situations without AC power can be created by using multiple speedlights. Canon has several flashes, and as long as you have one 580EX II to act as the wireless commander, or have the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, you can use other flashes such as the 430EX II as fill flashes by configuring them as slave flashes.

Instructions

1. Mount the camera on the flash bracket. Most flash brackets have a standard threaded mount that the camera can screw to.

2. Slide the master 580EX II flash onto the off-camera shoe of the Off-camera Shoe Cord, then mount the unit to the top of the flash bracket by sliding it into place and switching the lock switch at the base of the flash.

3. Slide the camera end of the off-camera shoe cord into the hot shoe of your Canon D-SLR and lock it in place using the twist knob at the base of the shoe cord.

4. Set the 580EX II master flash to Master Group A from the controls on the back of the unit by pressing "Zoom" and holding it for two seconds, then rotating the dial until Master is shown, then press Set. Rotate the dial again until A is displayed under Group, then press "Set."

5. Set the slave flash(es) to Slave, Group B, by pressing the "Zoom" button for two seconds, then rotating the dial until Slave is displayed, then press "Set." Rotate the dial until B is shown under Group, then press "Set."

6. Slip the diffusers in place over the flash head units. These will soften the light so that it appears more natural.

7. Mount the slave flashes on the flash holder light stand brackets by sliding them in place and locking the units to the brackets. Place the stands in the appropriate configuration for your shoot. Typically, the slave flashes will be at a 45-degree angle from the subject you are shooting.

8. Set the output power for the slave flashes by pressing the "Mode" button on the master flash until M is showing. Rotate the dial until B is blinking, then press "Set," then rotate the dial again to increase or decrease the slave flash's output in comparison to the master flash.

9. Take your picture by depressing the shutter button halfway to engage autofocus, then depressing the shutter.

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Camcorder Microphones

Sound is an important part of any home video. While most camcorders come with an internal microphone, these stock mics are typically low in quality. If you are looking to shoot high-quality videos or share your work on the web, then you need to know about aftermarket camcorder microphones.

Inputs

Aftermarket microphones, known as external mics, come in a variety of shapes and sizes. However, the first thing you need to know about them is the different input connections. Consumer camcorders typically come with a stereo audio jack. Professional video cameras usually feature an XLR jack. As such, it is important to know which kind of input your specific camcorder accepts. A camera with an audio jack will need an external microphone that includes a stereo input. Camcorders with XLR inputs need a mic with an XLR jack.

Types

It's important to understand that external microphones come in three major varieties. Each variety offers its own unique advantages:

Shotgun microphone--attaches to the top of the video camera; great for picking up sound from one direction and from many speakers.

Lavalier microphone--often wireless, these external mics connect to the lapel or other article of clothing worn by the video subject; preferred when the subject's voice is the only sound trying to be recorded.

Hand-held microphone--most commonly associated with on-site news stories, these microphones are held by the video subject.

Function

A further distinction between camcorder microphones is their direction of sound pickup. Some camcorder mics are omnidirectional, which means that they are designed to pick up all sounds within a specific radius. Unidirectional microphones, on the other hand, are designed to block out ambient noise, only picking up sound within a narrow field of direction.

Wired vs. Wireless

External microphones can be wireless or wired. Wired external mics feed directly into the camera via a cord. Wireless mics use technology that allows sound to be wirelessly recorded by the camcorder. Wired mics are typically preferred for short-range shooting because they offer good sound recording at a more affordable price. Wireless microphones are suggested for video scenarios in which the video subject and the camcorder are a great distance apart.

Expert Insight

Don't let price be the most important factor when purchasing a camcorder microphone. While prices vary wildly, so does quality and construction. If you are truly looking for high-quality sound, be aware that you get what you pay for. Take some time to read model reviews and talk to salespeople to better understand which camcorder microphone best suits your needs.

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Do Makeup For Males For A Photo Shoot

Makeup on male models should only cover blemishes.

Putting makeup on men for a photo shoot should be done carefully to ensure the masculinity of a man is not lost but all blemishes and uneven skin tones are covered. Of course, the type of makeup placed on male models is dependent on the style of the photo shoot. Capturing a natural look requires an attention to detail and an understanding of how tight the camera frame will be on the male model's face.

Instructions

1. Select the appropriate shade of concealer to fit the male model's skin tone. The shade of this makeup should be an exact match because a photograph will pick up on any skin tone inconsistencies. Also, select a translucent powder, which is a powder that naturally blends in with the model's skin tone. Mineral makeup is a good choice for male models because it rests naturally on the skin.

2. Apply a small amount of concealer under the male model's eyes and on any skin blemishes and carefully blend this makeup in with the surrounding skin. Do not apply foundation on the face because this will make the male model look too made-up. The goal for applying makeup on male models is to cover up blemishes and smooth skin tone without having the model look like he is wearing any makeup.

3. Dust a thin layer of powder across the model's forehead, nose and cheeks to eliminate any shine from the photography lights.

4. Apply lip balm on the model's lips to create an even surface; however, never use lip gloss because this will create a feminine quality to the model. If the photographer is taking head shots, or close-ups, on the model's face, lip balm will reduce the appearance of cracked lips without looking like the model is wearing lipstick.

5. Touch up the model's makeup throughout the photo shoot to reduce shine from sweat or oil.

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Bring Rechargeable Batteries Back To Life

NiMH batteries can be reconditioned.

Rechargeable batteries will typically last for hundreds of charge-discharge cycles, providing an economical and environmentally friendly alternative to disposable batteries in many applications. But rechargeable batteries lose effectiveness over time. Charging creates deposits inside the electrolyte that increase the battery's internal resistance and decrease its charging capacity. Also, if the total stored voltage in a rechargeable battery drops below a certain threshold -- perhaps from being left uncharged for a long period of time -- the battery will no longer accept a charge. However, certain types of rechargeable batteries can be revived and restored. One common type, nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), can sometimes be brought back to life by reconditioning.

Instructions

1. Inspect the NiMH battery for physical damage or defects. Do not attempt to use or recondition a battery that is corroded, cracked or otherwise damaged.

2. If the battery is not completely depleted, deplete its remaining charge completely. Insert the battery into an electronic device and run it until the device no longer operates. Remove the battery and allow it to cool; cool NiMH batteries can discharge more fully than warm NiHM batteries.

3. Again run the battery in an electronic device until it no longer operates the device. Allow the battery to cool again.

4. Continue to fully deplete and cool the NiMH battery until it will no longer power a device.

5. Fully recharge the NiMH battery in an appropriate charger. If the battery does not respond to charging, it is probably beyond recovery.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 6 -- fully discharging and fully charging the NiMH battery -- three to four times. Any recoverable capacity should be restored.

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Do A Starhub Prepaid Conference Call

Set up a StarHub prepaid conference call to connect with distant business partners.

Conference calling allows people to conduct phone meetings with colleagues, clients, vendors and others who are not in the same room. StarHub is a telecommunications company that provides prepaid international conference calling to businesses. Clients in the United States, United Kingdom and Singapore can use region-specific telephone and access numbers to use their prepaid conference calling service. StarHub prepaid conference call customers can invite participants to join conversations by sharing these numbers.

Instructions

1. Set up a StarHub account and schedule your first call.

2. Provide the participants with the appropriate StarHub conference telephone number. Participants in the United States should use 1-303-248-2938. United Kingdom participants should use 44-207-983-6506. Singapore participants should use 65-6720-8080.

3. Provide the participants with your conference telephone number's 7-digit access code. This number is line-specific. You will have received it with your prepaid conference calling plan welcome package details.

4. Dial your StarHub prepaid conference telephone number.

5. Enter your 7-digit access code at the prompt.

6. Enter your 4-digit passcode. This is the passcode you created when signing up for StarHub prepaid conference calling service. Do not share this number, since it provides access to your StarHub account and the ability to edit your account options.

7. Notify the participants to call their appropriate global conference telephone numbers and enter the 7-digit access code at the prompt. This will connect you with the participants and begin the StarHub prepaid conference call.

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Make A Paper Iphone

An iPhone is more than just an electronic device---it has become a status symbol and a way of saying that the person who has it is hip and cool. But since it's the design of the iPhone that is appealing, making your own iPhone out of paper is also a way to point out that you have a sense of style. A paper iPhone will also never cost you a monthly fee. Plus, if it becomes damaged, you can just make a new one.

Instructions

1. If you don't already have it, go to the Adobe website and download the free Adobe Reader program (see link in Resources). Double click on the Adobe Reader icon once it has finished downloading. Follow the menu directions to install Adobe Reader on the computer. Quit the Adobe Reader installation when done. Reboot the computer if using a PC.

2. Download the iPhone paper-design-template PDF from the website link in Resources. Double-click on the PDF once it has finished downloading to open it in Adobe Reader.

3. Print out the iPhone PDF template on a color inkjet printer. You may want to print two copies of the PDF just in case a problem develops with the first one.

4. Take the Exacto knife and carefully cut around the iPhone paper design template so that all of the extraneous paper is removed. Cut the slits in the two places on the "back" of the iPhone template.

5. Fold the iPhone template in the manner noted in order to create the shape of the iPhone's front and back. Insert the two tabs on the "front" of the iPhone template into the "back" of the paper iPhone. Hold the paper iPhone and pretend to press the touch sensitive screen, or hold the paper iPhone to your ear and pretend to be taking a call.

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Send Nextel Messages

To receive messages, a Nextel SIM must have a messaging plan.

Nextel messages can be sent using several methods. Nextel messages can be sent directly from a cell phone, via email or via Nextel's two-way messaging website. This range of communication methods ensures that non-Nextel users, and even consumers without a cell phone, can get in touch with Nextel cell phone users via short text and email messages. In order to send and receive messages on a Nextel mobile device, the phone must have a SIM card that includes messaging services and, if sending from a computer, you must have an Internet connection.

Instructions

Via the Nextel Website

1. Load the Nextel messaging website at messaging.nextel.com.

2. Enter full 10-digit phone number of the recipient and click "Go."

3. Compose your message. On the next screen, type the full message that you want sent to a Nextel user. In the "From" field type your name, and in the "Subject" line type a subject for your message if needed.

4. Provide reply information. In the "Send Reply To" field, provide the Nextel phone number and/or email address to which you want to recipient to reply.

5. Send the message. Click the "Send Message" button to forward the message to the Nextel user.

Via Email

6. Open your web-based email account, or open the email client on your computer.

7. Start a new message. Click the "New" button to begin composing a new email message.

8. Properly address the message. Address the email in the following format:

number@messaging.nextel.com

Replace "number" with the full 10-digit Nextel phone number--for example, 3135551212@messaging.nextel.com.

9. Compose the message. Nextel messages are sent as media messages, not text messages, so there is no limit to the number of characters included in an emailed message.

10. Send the message. Click the "Send" button in your email client to forward the message to a Nextel cell phone user.

Via Your Phone

11. Open the "Messaging" menu by pressing the appropriate soft key on your Nextel or other branded device.

12. Enter the destination phone number in its full 10-digit format.

13. Compose the message. One some devices and with certain cell phone carriers, an outgoing text message may be limited to 160 characters, and it may need to be sent in multiple parts.

14. Press the "Send" or "Enter" button to send the message to the intended Nextel recipient.

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Buy A Digital Camera Class Set

Buy a Digital Camera Class Set

Electronics in the classroom are a helpful learning tool, teaching children cope with advanced technology in a modern world. Purchase a digital camera set for your classroom to allow children to learn about photography in a relatively low-cost way, as you will never need to worry about buying or developing film again.

Instructions

1. Select a megapixel range for your camera. This is the size of the images that the camera can take, with larger megapixel cameras being appropriate for more professional photography classes. For elementary school children, a four- or five- megapixel camera is sufficient, but for high school children in a journalism or photography class, consider eight or more.

2. Decide on the optional features you require for the camera. For younger students, features such as automatic stabilization can help to counteract shaky hands. For older students, red-eye reduction and high zoom levels can help to increase the professionalism of their work.

3. Ensure that your camera has the proper interfaces for the computers in your classroom. The most standard interface is USB, but others include HDMI, firewire or component connections to attach to standard television sets.

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Convert A Photo To Sepia Tone

You have probably seen photos that have a monotone, brownish tint to them. This tint is called sepia tone. Sepia tone is often used to make a photo appear old-fashioned. It can also be used to create a timeless effect or to add an artistic element. In the age of digital photo editing, creating a sepia tone for a photo is very simple.

Instructions

1. Acquire a digital photo. This can be done either by transferring images from a digital camera or by scanning a photo to your computer.

2. Convert the photo to black and white. Most editing software will have have a desaturate or black-and-white button for this, but it can also be done manually by setting the saturation of the photo to zero.

3. Open the option in your editing software that allows you to change the hue and saturation of your photo.

4. Set the hue of the photo to 22 and the saturation to 27 for starters.

5. Modify the hue and saturation until you achieve the tone you desire.

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Copying Dvd Problems

Owning a DVD recorder/copier is a great solution for making multiple copies of DVDs, recording television programs and backing up your VHS collection. Common problems of copying DVDs include playback trouble, recording errors and copy protection. Basic knowledge of your DVD copier's capabilities, restrictions and troubleshooting techniques will get you back in business.

Bunk DVDs

One of the most common problems with DVD recorders are not hardware issues. Blank media is oftentimes the culprit. Packs of blank DVDs sometimes have unusable DVDs. Try using another disc out of the stack or buying a new package of blank media altogether.

Blank Media Compatibility

DVD recorders have certain restrictions on what type of blank media they support. Newer machines will allow you to record and playback DVD-Ram, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW formats. When testing a disc, be sure that you use media that is capable of recording and playing back on your recorder. When playing back a recorded DVD on another DVD player, make sure to check the supported formats on the DVD player also. Supported formats are found in the user's manuals supplied with the hardware.

Rewritable media allows you to record, erase and record again. This is a great way to record television programming but rewritable discs do not last forever. Troubles with using rewritable DVDs can easily be solved by using another disc.

Cabling

Cabling can also be an issue with DVD copying. A cable box or DVD player connected to the recorder can become loose or fall out altogether from general usage. Check your cabling to ensure a properly working DVD recorder setup.

Copyrighted Material

It is illegal to make copies of copyrighted material. Precautionary measures are built in to most recorders to restrict making copies of copyrighted material. Some television shows, Blu-Ray and DVD discs, as well as music and VHS tapes, will include some form of copy protection. Unfortunately, this is not a fixable problem due to legal issues regarding copyright law.

Formatting a DVD

Some DVD recorders ask that you format your blank DVD prior to recording onto it. An improperly formatted disc will neither play nor record. Formatting a blank DVD is a simple task; many times, it is a matter of following the onscreen instructions displayed. The instruction manual will have detailed steps on format your DVD.

Finalizing

DVD recorders may require a finalization step. This step will finish the recording and format it for playback. Doing this fixes most problems with DVD recording.

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Download Video From Jvc Camcorder

JVC camcorders allow you to record video on the go, without bogging you down with heavy or cumbersome equipment. JVC camcorders incorporate several high-tech features such as time-lapse settings, auto recording, low light enhancements and image stabilizers. The video that you record stays on the camera's hard disk or memory card, depending on the model, until you download it to a computer, where you can back it up or even transfer it to a DVD.

Instructions

1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with your JVC camcorder into your computer and run the installation program. Choose "Easy Installation" and pick your language when asked. The rest of the installation is completed without any required input.

2. Plug your JVC camcorder's power cable into the port on the camcorder, and plug the other end into a wall outlet. Then plug the USB connection cable that came with your camcorder into the port right next to the power port, and plug the other end into an open USB port on your computer.

3. Pull open the LCD monitor on the left side of the JVC camcorder.

4. Press the scroll bar on the left side of the LCD until "Back Up" is highlighted. Press the "OK" button beneath the LCD. The software on your PC will start automatically.

5. Click on the video file you want to download, or select "All volume in camcorder" to download everything. Click "Next" at the bottom of the screen to continue.

6. Click "Start" on the following screen to start the downloading process. Click "OK" in the small window that appears when the download is complete. You can then disconnect your JVC camcorder.

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Download Videos From A Sony Hd Camcorder

Use a USB cable to download videos from your Sony HD camcorder.

If you've recorded a video on your Sony HD camcorder, transferring that video onto a computer allows you to save it, share it or edit it easily. Transferring the video from your video camera to the computer will be specific to your model of camera, with specific instructions for your camera located within the owner's manual. A USB cable allows you to quickly download videos to your computer for most Sony HD camcorders.

Instructions

1. Plug the AC adapter into the camera and insert the other end into a wall outlet. The AC adapter gives the camera power so that it does not run out of power during the download.

2. Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera, unless your camera is a model with a built-on USB cable. Place the USB end into the USB port on your computer.

3. Ensure that both the video camera and computer are powered on.

4. Press "USB Connect" from the menu on the camcorder's screen. You can also access this setting by navigating through the "Menu" then "Setup" and "Connections."

5. View the menu that has appeared on your computer screen. Select where you want the download to go by clicking on "PMB" then selecting "Tools" and "Settings," and then "Import media files to." Determine where you want the video and make your selection.

6. Select "Import" from the menu to download the videos onto your computer.

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What Is Film Speed Iso

Choosing a film with a high ISO number allows the motion of an image like this to be frozen.

The ISO number of film, also known as its speed, measures a film's sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO number, the more sensitive it is to light, and therefore is able to produce quality images under low-light conditions. Although digital cameras obviously do not use film, you can still set the ISO higher to amplify its intake of information.

Identification

ISO stands for International Organization for Standardization, though older cameras may use the same film speed number values marked as ASA (American Standards Association). European-made older cameras may be listed under DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung) values, which consist of two-digit numbers followed by a degree symbol.

ISO Numbers and Light

As the ISO number increases, the less light it requires to make an image. This means film of ISO 100 requires a lot of light, and is best used outdoors. A film rated ISO 1600 requires much less light, and may be able to produce an acceptable image under low-light conditions or indoors. Film speeds range generally from 50 to 3200, with specialty films that go higher, lower, or at speeds in between standard numbers. The standard numbers include 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200.

Relationship to Shutter Speed

A shutter speed of 1/30 of a second or longer is considered slow, since a tripod would need to be used to prevent the image from blurring. A film rated at 1600 would be considered a fast film. Because a fast film requires less light to make an image, it also allows for faster shutter speeds to be used, since they inherently let in less light. For situations where action needs to be frozen, or in low-light situations where a flash is not available, film of a high ISO is the best choice.

Film Grain

To capture light quickly, the light-sensitive chemical of high speed film consists of large visible dots, or grain. Grain can be an advantage or disadvantage, depending on the photographer's style. As film speed increases, so does the graininess of the image.

Contrast and Noise

Films of a higher ISO have more contrast than slower films. Digital cameras set to a high ISO will also create images with more contrast and more noise. Noise is like film grain in that it shows up as large visible dots of many colors. In this case, noise is more apparent in the shadows of the image.

Pushing Film

Pushing film refers to it being purposely underexposed and overdeveloped. Some films are more adaptable to pushing than others, with some having the ability to be pushed to three stops faster or more. The result is a grainier image with more contrast.

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Build A Tattoo Light Box

Tattoo Artist Traces A Tattoo Using a Tattoo Light Box

Tattoo light boxes are used to view and trace tattoo designs without the expense of a thermograph machine. The box is fairly simple to set up--then, all you need to start tracing is a hectograph pencil. Building your own light box can save you more than $100 and allows you to customize it to your liking.

Instructions

Build a Tattoo Light Box

1. The purpose of your light box will affect the size. A portable light box is best at about 10x12," while a fixed light box will be 24x24." The next step is to choose a material for the frame. Most commercial light boxes have an aluminum, fiberboard, plywood, or wooden frame. The best material for beginners is plywood--it is cost-effective and easy to work with, yet strong enough for a tattoo light box.

2. The perfect brightness and distribution of light is important. Cordless fluorescent lights are ideal for this purpose. Inside the box, lights should be no more than 3" from each other. For example, a 2' square light box will require about 8 12" tube lights. For smaller light boxes, use 6" tube lights.

3. Using a pencil, trace the five sides (four sides and bottom) of the light box onto the plywood. When measuring depth, take into consideration the height of the light and fixture and the empty space needed. Leave 4" between the lights and the Plexiglas. For the standard light and fixture, leave 1.5," plus the 4" of space (5.5" total).

For example, if you are planning a box that is 14x16," you will cut two pieces that are 5.5x16," two pieces that are 5.5x14", and one piece that is 14x16" (the bottom). Once you have cut these pieces, using wood nails and a hammer, attach three sides and the bottom to make four sides of a six-sided box. Do not nail the fourth side of the box.

4. Now, apply the fourth side and attach the lights to the bottom of the box. Using adhesive Velcro strips, attach the light fixtures to the bottom of the box, spaced about 3" apart.

The fourth side should not be permanently attached so that the on/off switch can be accessed and lights and batteries can be changed. It can be fastened using grooves in the corners or a corner hook on one side and hinges on the other.

5. Attach the Plexiglas to the top. Thick, frosted Plexiglas will provide a solid and durable work place. The frosted side should be on the bottom, as this will best spread the light evenly. The Plexiglas should be measured to the dimensions of the bottom, plus that of the width of the plywood. For example, if the dimensions are 14x16" using 3/4" plywood, the measurement of the Plexiglas should be 14.75x16.74." Using the silicone adhesive, attach the Plexiglas to the three permanent sides, but not the removable side.

As an additional step, you can attach a rubber padding around the top edges of the box for extra grip and comfort.

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Download Themes In Nokia N70

The look on the display of a Nokia N70 phone can be quickly and easily modified by changing to a different theme. Changing a theme on the Nokia N70 results in displaying different icons and a different background image. You can also download new themes and save them to the phone's memory for use.

Instructions

1. Press the "Menu" icon on the Nokia N70 cell phone. The menu icon is the one that looks like two small circles forming a loop.

2. Select "Tools," then select "Themes."

3. Select "Theme Downloads." This opens an Internet connection on your phone's browser. Note that usage charges may apply, depending on your data plan.

4. Scroll through the available themes using the up and down arrow buttons. To preview a theme, select "Options," then "Preview."

5. To select and apply a theme to your phone, use the arrow keys to navigate to the theme until it is highlighted. Select "Options," then select "Apply."

6. To access your downloaded themes, press the menu icon. Select "Tools." Select "Themes." Themes saved on your memory card are indicated by a memory card icon next to the theme name.

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Assemble Light Reflectors

Light reflectors create two lighting points for photo sessions.

Photography as a practice and career offers plenty of benefits, but also requires lots of supplies. The cameras, lenses, film and memory sticks are pricey enough, let alone the costs involved in studio supplies. Save money by making your own light reflector and rig to create the perfect two-point lighting for a shot.

Instructions

Building the Light Reflector

1. Cut a piece of corrugated cardboard to the size that works best for you. Make the light reflector any size you want them, but most are about 1.5 by 2 feet in area. The larger the area, the more light it reflects.

2. Pull out enough aluminum foil to cover the cardboard on one side and have excess to wrap around the sides. Avoid bending or crinkling the aluminum foil.

3. Spray one side of the cardboard with adhesive. Some adhesives require a few minutes to dry to a tacky surface.

4. Place the foil over the adhesive, shiny side up. Have two assistants, each holding one end of the foil, slowly lay it down on top of the cardboard to avoid folds, bubbles and crinkles. Smooth the foil down with your hands to press into place.

5. Wrap the overhanging edges of the aluminum foil around the cardboard. Secure it in place with spray adhesive.

Building a Reflector Rig

6. Set up your light stand and tighten the legs in place.

7. Pull the center pole up by about six feet. Tighten the center pole in place.

8. Attach a large A-clamp toward the top of the center pole.

9. Attach a second A-clamp to the pole about two feet below the first. This position is based on relative size of the light reflector. You can adjust its position to the size of your own reflector.

10. Pin the top of the reflector in place by clamping it against the handle of the first A-clamp with a third A-clamp. Clamp the reflector at the bottom following the same procedure.

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Photos To My Photo Viewer Key Chain

Add photos to your photo viewer keychain by following a few simple steps.

Photo viewer keychains are a convenient way to show of your friends and families, no matter where you are. Getting your photos onto the keychain may seem challenging at first, but follow these few simple steps and you'll be carrying around your precious memories in no time at all.

Instructions

1. Insert photo viewer keychain software CD into your computer. Install the software by following the prompts on your computer. The software comes with the keychain.

2. Click on the photo keychain software icon. Click "Browse" and select the pictures you wish to add to your keychain. Click "Upload." The pictures are now uploaded and ready to be added to your keychain. Minimize the software screen.

3. Attach one end of a USB cord to your photo keychain and the other end to your computer.

4. Wait for a message to appear on your screen, alerting you that new hardware has been installed.

5. Pull the software screen back up. Look for the option to add photos to your device. Select all photos you wish to display on your camera and click "Upload" or "Add."

6. Make sure all of the pictures uploaded onto your keychain. Exit out of the software. Unplug the USB cord from your computer and keychain.

7. Complete steps 2 through 7 each time you want to add photos to your photo viewer keychain.

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Make A Disposable Camera Speed Flash

Set the flash before you take a picture with your disposable camera.

Even though most cell phones come with cameras nowadays, some people still use disposable cameras because they are cheap, convenient and easy to use. You can capture great photographs with a disposable camera. However, in order to snap quality photos with a disposable camera, you need to be sure that you know properly use the camera's flash.

Instructions

1. Charge the flash on your disposable camera. Most disposable cameras have a button that you can push down to charge the flash. Before taking a picture, make sure you allot enough time to charge the flash.

2. Keep an eye on the "flash ready" light. You can't take a photo until the "flash ready" light is lit. Most "flash ready" lights are red.

3. Check your distance. A camera's flash can only light up subjects that are no more than 10 feet away. Always use your flash if you are taking a close-up shot. Once your flash light is lit and you double-check your distance, you are ready to illuminate a photo with your disposable camera's flash.

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Diy Digital Timelapse 555

Electronic circuitry is not easy to build, but DIY projects can save you lots of money on pre-built camera accessories.

Digital photography has made many types of photography possible. One type that is becoming increasingly popular and accessible to the average photographer is time-lapse photography. It used to be that expensive specialized equipment -- or a lot of patience -- was required to do time-lapse photography. Now you can buy a wired timer remote, sometimes called an intervalometer, for between $50 and $150. However, if you have considerable technical aptitude and some extra time, you can a own time-lapse remote using a 555 timer for under $20.

Instructions

Build the Prototype

1. Organize all of the components on a table so you know find them and what they look like. It is essential to be organized so that you do not confuse parts or lose small components.

2. Open the microphone on the cell phone headset and examine the three leads attached to the microphone board. Disconnect them. Plug the headset plug into the camera's remote port. Short two wires together at a time to determine which wire goes to ground, which one activates focus and which one trips the shutter. Label them accordingly.

3. Assemble the circuit on the breadboard according to the provided schematic (see Resources), using the required components.

4. Test the functionality of the circuit by plugging the headset jack into the camera and turning on the camera. Flip the on-off switch to the "On" position to activate the circuit. The red LED should illuminate. Turn the knob on the 1M variable resistor to change the interval between shutter actuations. If the camera takes pictures at regular intervals when the knob is left alone, the circuit is functioning correctly. The green LED should also flash each time a photo is taken.

Reduce the Project's Size

5. Solder components into a Radio Shack IC PC board if desired. This reduces the overall size of the project and means fewer wires dangling out.

6. Place the soldered IC board inside a project box and install the switch, LEDs and 1M variable resistor in the door of the box, facing outward. Leave a hole on the side for the headset jack wire.

7. Test your circuit now that it has been completed.

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