Modify A Uniden Bcd396t Cell

Uniden's BCD396T is a two-way radio that offers up to 6,000 channels of potential traffic. Its "trunk tracker" technology allows it to monitor most types of communications, from public-safety announcements to amateur radio. If you wish to modify your BCD396T in order to use it in more places, carry or charge it differently, or boost its reception, you can do so in several ways.

Instructions

1. Purchase carrying accessories -- such as a nylon case, a wrist strap and an assortment of belt clips -- that are readily available for this model of two-way radio.

2. Purchase a car charger or AC adapter. You can also buy a more powerful battery than the one that comes standard with the radio, as well as a battery cover.

3. Augment your Uniden BCD396T's reception by purchasing a new antenna. (See "Resources" for compatible Uniden antennas.)

4. Purchase an earphone adapter for your BCD396T.

5. Replace a worn digital keypad or function keys with a new set, which can be purchased from Uniden (see "Resources" below).

6. Purchase a serial or USB adapter for your device to facilitate any needed operating-system upgrades. After plugging the cable into both your BCD396T and a computer, navigate to the second link in the "Resources" section below and sign up for an account to gain access to firmware upgrades for your radio.

To install a firmware update, click on the download link for the update and save the file to your desktop. Power on your radio, double-click the installation file after it is fully downloaded and select "Run"; the program will detect your radio and determine if new firmware is available and advised. Follow the installation prompts.

7. Control your scanning operations from your PC by downloading the recommended programming software from Uniden (which becomes available after creating your account) and following the prompts to modify your programming functions.

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Replace The Screen On A Big Screen Tv

Replace the Screen on a Big Screen TV

Replacing a screen on any type of television is quite difficult. If your television is an LCD or Plasma, then you are better off purchasing a new model, as the price of parts and repair will exceed this cost. With projection big screen televisions, it is possible to order a new screen, but the actual replacement is a very precise procedure. If you feel you are steady and qualified enough to attempt it, the premise of the steps themselves are not that complicated.

Instructions

1. Locate the the model number on your television, and contact the distributor to order a new screen for your model. The price could range anywhere from $300 to $500, so be prepared. You can check online to see if there are any outlets that may carry your specific model for less, but the prices are all generally very steep.

2. Once you have the screen on hand, unplug power to the television to prepare for replacement. Put on protective gloves. It is important to note that, even though the set is unplugged, it may still carry a dangerous charge inside. Be extremely careful as you proceed.

3. Unscrew the exterior of the set. Depending on what type of model you have, there may be screws on the back end, or you may be able to access the screen directly from the front. Once you have access to the interior of the television, you can safely pop the screen out. Take note of which side of the screen was facing outward. There may be additional screws holding the screen in place that require a smaller screwdriver. Be careful not to touch the mirror or lenses around the back end. Any dust that collects will cause serious static in your projected picture.

4. Replace the new screen, being sure that the correct side is facing outward. Carefully reassemble the exterior of the television. If you touched or soiled any of the delicate areas inside, use a soft handkerchief and eyeglass cleaner to wipe it off before proceeding.

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Install A Cb Radio

Travelers use Citizen Band (CB) radios in place of cell phones on road trips and for instant communication. A big plus is that you don't have to worry about getting a signal to your cell phone. So if you want to join the growing trend, follow these guidelines to install a CB radio in your vehicle.

Instructions

1. Purchase your CB radio with or without an antenna, mount and cables. Gather all the necessary tools for installation.

2. Select accessible locations for your CB radio, the speaker and microphone. Secure the bracket and microphone in their chosen places.

3. Locate the power and aerial connections on the back of your CB radio. The power connection is a socket connection and a wire and plug or a positive and negative wire. The aerial connection is a plug with a small hole in the center.

4. Take the red (positive) wire from your vehicle's battery and join it to the radio wire. Run the black wire from the negative radio connection to the ground. Look for a metal surface attached to the body of your car for grounding.

5. Measure off 18 feet of 50 ohm (unit of electrical resistance) coaxial cable and run it from your radio to the antenna. (See the related eHow article titled "Install a CB Radio Antenna.") Excess cable should be folded and stored out of the way. Never coil the excess cable.

6. Power up your CB radio to test the installation but don't broadcast until your antenna has been tuned.

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What Does A Memory Card Do For A Digital Camera

A memory card allows you to store more pictures on your digital camera.

Most digital cameras have limited on-board memory, which means you can store only a small number of images on the camera. Using a memory card increases the available storage and allows you to take more pictures before running out of memory. Another advantage of using a memory card is that you can quickly swap out a card that is full for a fresh one and then continue shooting pictures. When you are finished, you can connect the memory card to a computer and quickly download the images from your camera.

Increased Memory

The most important reason to use a memory card is that it increases your camera's memory. The camera itself might have only a few megabytes of memory, but a memory card significantly increases that capacity. You can capture many more images before you have to stop, download the pictures to a computer and then erase them from the camera to free up space. A 2-gigabyte memory card can hold up to 45 minutes of video or up to 770 photos taken on a 10-megapixel camera.

Increased Speed

Every time you take a picture or video, your camera must search for memory space to store the image. The less memory available on the camera, the more time it takes the camera to locate that free space. This can extend the time it takes for your camera to reset between shots. A memory card increases the memory available to the camera, allowing the camera to storage images more quickly.

Increased Portability

Before the arrival of digital technology, a conventional camera stored its images on film. Each roll of film provided a certain number of frames, and once those frames were used, the film had to be removed and replaced with a new roll. Digital cameras have made it much easier to transfer images; you simply plug the camera into a computer with a USB cable. A memory card takes this convenience a step further. Because these cards are small, often measuring less than an inch square and a fraction of an inch thick, they can be easily removed from a camera and inserted into a compatible card slot on your computer, cellphone or even a digital printing station found at many retail stores.

Memory Card Sizes

Memory cards come in several sizes, in terms of both physical dimensions and the amount of memory they contain. The three sizes are standard, mini and micro. The standard is the largest of the three and the micro is the smallest. An inexpensive, low-capacity memory card can hold up to 2 GB of data; a high-capacity card can store from four to 32 GB of images. Extended capacity cards can hold up to two terabytes of data.

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Fix A Sony Tv

Fixing a Sony TV can involve a lot of troubleshooting. Sometimes the problem will become obvious early on and will be easily correctable, and in other instances, it will take a while to diagnose the problem and some special equipment may need to be on hand to remedy it. Regardless, there are a number of common problems that may afflict your Sony TV that are fixable within your own home, and a knowledge of these will go a long way towards repairing your TV.

Instructions

1. Check the power connections for the Sony TV. Make sure the power cable is securely in the wall socket. If you are using an older Sony TV, wiggle the coaxial cable on the back of the TV (the cable aside from the power cable that goes directly into the wall). If this cable is at all loose -- which can happen frequently over time with a coaxial cable -- this will cause the "snow" effect on your display, which is essentially white static.

2. Check the A/V (audio/video) cables that plug into either your cable box or satellite receiver (this depends on how you receive TV). Make sure these are not switched up in any way. Standard A/V cables are red, yellow and white, and will plug into sockets that are also suitable red, yellow and white. These sockets will be on the back of your box/receiver and also on the back of your Sony TV.

3. Check the selected video input. This can be a common mistake. Sometimes, after a video input had been switched on your Sony TV to accommodate for an outside device such as a DVD player, the television owner may forget to switch the input back, making it impossible to receive a television signal. The display will appear blank and there will be no sound. Make sure to hit the "Input" button on your Sony TV multiple times to cycle through the inputs and ensure that this is not the case.

4. Remove any objects from the vicinity of the Sony TV to reduce the possibility of the TV overheating. External, heat-emitting devices that are on top of the TV or nearby may cause your Sony to overheat and malfunction.

5. Attempt to use a magnetic coil on your Sony TV if it is a rear-projection TV. Rear-projection televisions sometimes can become magnetized, and when this happens the display can suffer. Often, odd blotches will appear on the display as a result. Use a magnetic coil (see Resources below) to demagnetize the TV and get rid of the blotches. To do so, take the coil and wave it in front of the TV's display in slow circles, until you cover the entire display in this manner. The coil should be held about a half inch from the display.

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Buy A Used Blackberry

Are you in the market for a Blackberry? If so, consider purchasing a used one, which has the same features as a new model, but for a fraction of the cost. You can order a used Blackberry online and have it shipped to your door.

Instructions

1. Go to the official Blackberry website where you can research all the makes and models Blackberry has to offer. You can also see the current price of a new Blackberry to compare it to the price of a used model. Once you have found the make and model you wish to purchase, write down that information along with how much the product costs when it is new.

2. Surf over to the Refurb Depot website (see Resources below). This website sells used electronics for low prices. To find their Blackberry collection, type "Blackberry" in the search box, and click on the "Go" button. On the following page, you will see a listing for all of their Blackberry products on sale.

3. Find the make and model you wish to purchase. Read the money-back guarantee that the website has to offer. Also read the website's return policy. This is especially important since the item you will receive is used.

4. Order the used Blackberry. Once you receive the Blackberry, test it right away. If you do need to return the item, it's best to know right away.

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Clean Mold From 35mm Slides

You can save them with a little help

Is mold eating Aunt Gladys? Maybe not literally, but mold could be attacking pictures of her. Those 35mm slides that everyone was taking back in the Day are great at preserving memories, but not so great at fighting off the effects of time. The sticky emulsion of the slides tends to attract dirt and dust, not to mention harboring a place where mold likes to live. Don't worry, Aunt Gladys can be saved.

Instructions

1. Remove the slides from the cardboard container. This will help you clean the slide better and allow you to remove all the dirt.

2. Using a scanner and your favorite photo editing software, make a digital copy of the slide. There's a chance that the slide could be damaged when you're cleaning the slide by hand. This will provide you with a backup.

3. Use an antistatic, microfiber cloth to gently brush off the mold. Make sure that the cloth doesn't contain any harmful abrasives.

4. Dab a bit of your cleaning solution on the cotton cloth. Brush this across the slide.

5. Allow the slide to dry. Blow off any remaining cotton fibers or other particles with the compressed air.

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Transfer A Wav To An Answering Machine

An answering machine is really just a type of sound recorder. A WAV file is really just a form of audio file. It seems logical, therefore, that you should be able to transfer the audio from a WAV file to an answering machine. After all, it's just sound going to a sound recorder. As it turns out, this task really isn't that difficult. You can use your computer to produce a prerecorded message greeting, then transfer your greeting to your answering machine.

Instructions

Connect the Computer's Audio Output to the Answering Machine

1. Plug the telephone line cord, which usually comes attached to the telephone recording adapter, into the line jack labeled "To Wall" on the answering machine.

2. Insert the 3.5 mm stereo plug, which also usually comes attached to the telephone recording adapter, into the computer's headphone jack, or into the computer sound card's stereo "Line Out" jack. If you're using a PC, the stereo "Line Out" jack is the little, round green-colored jack on the back of the PC.

3. Connect the answering machine to a power source.

Transfer the WAV File Recording to the Answering Machine

4. Set the telephone recording adapter to "Play" mode. This is often accomplished by moving a switch on the telephone recording adapter to the "Play" setting.

5. Open the WAV file you'd like to transfer to the answering machine.

6. Load a cassette tape into the answering machine, if applicable. Digital answering machines do not require tapes. The audio for digital answering machines is stored in low-power RAM (Random Access Memory) chips.

7. Start recording on the answering machine. On many answering machines, this simply means pressing the "Record" button. As soon as recording begins on the answering machine, start playback of the WAV file from the computer. Generally this means clicking the "Play' button in the audio program the WAV file is open in. If the button is not labeled "Play," it's probably marked with a rightward pointing triangle.

8. Stop recording on the answering machine when the audio is finished dubbing. If the button is not labeled "Stop," it's probably marked with a square.

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Ac Power Adapter Tips

AC adapter

We have dozens of electronic gadgets in our homes: cameras, cell phones and music players. Almost all these run on AC adapters, the familiar black, chunky wall-plugs. If you lose them, you can get replacements. With a power strip, you can keep them organized. Use them wisely and you can trim your electric bill.

Multiple Use Adapters

Electronics stores sell adapters with switchable voltages and multiple plugs. They can replace dozens of different single-use types. If you rely on several gadgets that run on adapters, consider getting a switchable unit as a spare. Find the adapter with the largest current rating you can afford. An overrated adapter can power less demanding equipment safely, but an underrated one will run hot and probably fail.

Power Strips

Its odd, blocky shape means an adapter will take up too much room on a regular power strip. Some power strips feature extra space for power strips. Widely available, you should have no trouble finding one at a music shop. Musicians' electronic boxes are largely powered by AC adapters.

Another item, the Power Strip Liberator, is a short AC cord that plugs into your power strip. It accepts an AC adapter on the other end. Its slim plug fits a socket on a conventional strip, keeping other sockets available.

Some power strips have built-in surge protection. This keeps severe voltage variations in the household AC power from harming your equipment. Power surges can damage all kinds of equipment, including adapters. Spending the extra money on this feature is worth it.

Specifications

AC adapters come in hundreds of sizes, shapes and ratings, but three factors count most.

Voltage: Adapters typically provide between 3 and 24 volts.

Current rating: Electronic items typically consume between 100 and 3,000 milliamps. The adapter provided with the electronic item will deliver enough current, but no more,

Plug type and polarity (the plug that goes into the gadget, not the wall): Most adapters have two-conductor plugs, some have three. You can have an adapter with the right voltage and current, but if the plug's wrong, you're stuck. Polarity also varies among different models; some have a positive internal pin with a negative outside, some have it the other way around. A multi-use adapter allows you to switch polarity, so it will work with the widest range of equipment.

Unplugged

AC adapters consume current even when they're not powering anything. If you touch one that's plugged in, it will be warm. To save energy and money, unplug the adapter when it's not in use. If you are recharging your cell phone, note when it's full, so you don't waste anymore power than necessary.

Testing

If you have a piece of equipment that's working poorly, the cause might be its AC adapter. You can check the voltage and polarity easily with a handheld multimeter. If you're lucky enough to have an oscilloscope, use it to test the adapter. Look for excessive ripple (bad capacitors) or lack of DC offset (bad diodes). If you find anything amiss with the adapter, simply replace it with an equivalent.

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Find The Best Digital Camera For You

The best digital camera for you might be the worst fit for someone else. With so many options and features to choose from, you can custom fit a camera to your needs. The way you are going to use your camera will tell you what features to consider and what to ignore. Use your head and a little research, and you can find the best digital camera for you.

Instructions

1. Figure out your use. If you want something to point-and-shoot, you can find a plethora of models for under $200. Digital cameras suitable for finer work start around $400.

2. Find a size that fits you. Hey, cameras are not one size fits all, especially when you get into the super-compact models. Your fingers should not be jabbing more than one button at once.

3. Resolve the resolution question. Even budget cameras are offering 4+ megapixels, which will support small prints. For larger photos, like portrait size or bigger, you should look at 10-megapixel resolution and up.

4. Pick a storage media. The best choice is what will work on your computer with as little fuss as possible. If you're computer already has SD capability go with SD. Same thing with the other flash media cards out there.

5. Select a camera that is compatible with your computer. Digital cameras typically come with software that lets you store your images on your computer's hard drive.

6. Choose your compression. In order to cram as many pictures on their storage media as possible, digital cameras compress the information, which results in a loss of picture quality. If you use your camera for anything other than casual photos, the compression rate can be a make-or-break factor.

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Characteristics Of Digital Cameras

Quality digital cameras are everywhere, but not all are created equally.

Taking and developing pictures has never been easier. With a digital camera, both the amateur and professional photographer can quickly capture images that can be readily viewed and edited without a darkroom. Unlike the film cameras of old, digital cameras capture and store images in the camera's memory or on disk. Images can then be transferred to a computer and printed or displayed in digital format. Despite the simplicity of the new technology, there are still several factors one should consider when buying a digital camera. These include exposure, memory cards, pixels, LCD viewers, zoom and shooting modes.

Exposure

Exposure refers to how long the camera shutter remains open to receive light and take pictures. It can determine things such as resolution or the degree of contrast in images.

Exposure modes in most digital cameras feature both automatic and manual settings. Purchasing a digital camera with more or less control of exposure depends on your needs.

Having more control over exposure allows you to capture the more difficult things to shoot, such as blurred action or subtle light. Less control can still produce quality images since digital cameras automatically compensate for negative variables in shooting.

Memory Cards

Memory cards allow digital camera users to take and store many more images than a roll of film ever could. The cards can be placed into the appropriate disk drive or uploaded to the computer via the digital camera's plug-in USB cord. The cards range in storage capacity, with some able to hold thousands of photos.

Pixels

The term pixel is short for picture element. Pixels are like the pieces or elements of a puzzle, which come together to form an image on a visual display device such as a computer. They are displayed as small squares of color and intensity. The more pixel capacity a camera has, the better the resolution of images. According to the Alabama Learning Exchange, "the total pixel resolution of a photograph determines the maximum size of a quality print that can be made using that file."

Bob Atkins, from Photo.net feels that, "for the amateur photographer, a basic digital camera with a mega pixel count of 4 to 5 million pixels is ideal for making 8" x 10" prints." However, if your goal is to share pictures online, then a 2 to 3 million pixel camera is sufficient.

LCD Viewers

LCDs, or liquid crystal displays, allow the digital camera user to get an idea of what the image will look like before taking the photo. The LCD is a screen that shows the user what the camera has within view of the picture frame. This allows users to get an idea of the composition before taking the picture. Some LCDs are small and not as accurate, while others are large and have viewfinders to assist in arranging the photo composition. Through the LCD, users can enter the menu mode to alter all aspects of camera settings and view saved photos.

Zoom

According to PC World, "having a powerful optical zoom lens is more important than a higher resolution, because more detail can be obtained in the zoom and requires less pixels to represent clearly." If your goal is to photograph distant subjects, then the more powerful optical zoom is the best bet. However, to amateur photographers having a super-telescopic zoom may not be necessary. Basic digital cameras are heavier on the resolution and do not offer much in the way of optical zoom, but still produce high quality pictures of subjects within a considerable distance just fine.

Shooting Modes

Digital cameras have taken the guesswork out of shooting perfect pictures with automatic shooting modes that adjust camera functions to fit the particular scene. Digicam Help split's the automatic capabilities into three modes. "The first is Auto/Simple, which is fully automatic as the camera controls the settings. Intelligent/Auto is another, in which the camera customizes its operation to fit the scene being photographed. Program PE combines the control of both the user and the camera to take photos."

Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras also offer automatic shooting options but are usually used by professional photographers who do not leave the outcome of their images to the automatic whims of the camera. Ashley Craig, Professor of Photography at the Miami International University of Art and Design states that a DSLR camera is "like an old school film camera but digital. You have full manual control."

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Movie Theaters In The Mount Vernon Illinois Area

There are three movie theaters in the Mount Vernon, Illinois area.

There are three movie theaters in the Mount Vernon, Illinois area. They include AMC Showplace Mount Vernon 8, AMC Toler 2 and AMC Plaza 5. These movie theaters feature all the newly released and popular movies. Find out what movie theater is closest to your home and most convenient for you.

AMC Showplace Mount Vernon 8

This movie theater is located at 400 Potomac Blvd. behind the Jent Factory Mall. It features eight screens. Tickets range in price from $8 for adults and $6 for children.

AMC Toler 2

This movie theater is located at 911 West Washington in the town of nearby Benton. It features only two screens. Tickets range in price from $4.50 for adults after 4 p.m., $4.50 for children ages 2 to 12, $4.50 for seniors and $2.75 for the matinee, which are shows before 3:55 p.m.

AMC Plaza 5

This movie theater is located at 1047 West Broadway in the nearby town of Centralia. It features five screens. Tickets range in price from $8 for adults and $6 for children. The movie theater also offers stadium seating.

Other Options

There are other movie theater options in the surrounding areas of Mount Vernon including: Grand Twin: Du Quoin (17.34 miles); Showtime Cinemas-Fairfield (17.39 miles); AMC Centre 8 (24.77 miles); and AMC University Place 8 (26.38 miles).

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Care For A Palm Tx

You're likely to find yourself pleased with the technology of the Palm TX after purchasing the PDA. The Palm TX features include GPS navigation, Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth technology, web browser, 128mb flash memory and more. Due to the cost of the PDA, you'll want to take good care of your Palm TX.

Instructions

1. Keep your Palm TX clean. Dust the screen of your Palm TX on a regular basis with a dry cloth. For a deeper cleaning, dampen the cloth slightly with a window cleaner and run it over the screen.

2. Use only the stylus to tap the screen. If you want to care for your Palm TX, you should not use pencils, pens or other pointed objects on the Palm TX screen.

3. Carry your Palm TX in a protective case. If you drop or bang your Palm TX often, you're going to cause damage to the PDA. A protective case also keeps it safe from water damage. You can buy a Palm TX case from SF Planet.

4. Perform a soft reset. If you want to care for your Palm TX well, then you should know reset the device in case you run into a problem. To reset, use your stylus to push down on the "Reset" hole at the rear center of the Palm TX. You will not lose any of your stored information unless you perform a hard reset on your Palm TX.

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Rename Iphone Apps

The iPhone is a quad-band GSM-based (Global Systems for Mobile Communication) cellular telephone that utilizes a multitouch graphical user interface. This graphical user interface utilizes icons to access applications you have downloaded and installed on your iPhone. Apple does not allow you to change the application name that is associated with each icon. You can, however, download a free application on a jailbroken iPhone through the Cydia store.

Instructions

1. Tap the "Cydia" application on your jailbroken iPhone.

2. Select the "Search" icon located at the bottom of the Cydia screen, and type "Rename" in the search bar.

3. Select the "Rename" application, and tap the blue "Install" button. Select the blue "Confirm" button.

4. Wait while your iPhone downloads and installs the SOSiPhone application. When the installation is complete, you will find an "Rn" icon on your iPhone's screen.

5. Tap the "Rn" icon to open the application.

6. Select the application you want to rename from the list of applications you currently have installed on your iPhone.

7. Type the name for the application that you would like to see on your iPhone, and tap the blue "Rename" button. Your application will now appear on your iPhone's home screen with its new name.

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Record Your Voice Onto A Hard Drive

Record Your Voice Onto a Hard Drive

There are many advantages to recording your voice onto a hard drive. It is a convenient way to keep audio-based notes and a record of important information. It's also a very simple process, especially if you use the free Audacity program, which will work with both PCs and Macs.

Instructions

1. Download and install Audacity (see Resources). This is a free audio-recording program, and will allow you to record your voice for an unlimited amount of time and in very good quality.

2. Record your voice. Simply press the red "Record" button in Audacity to begin, then speak into your computer's microphone. Your voice will register on Audacity's visualizer. Note: If the visualizer does not move, there may be something wrong with your microphone, and you may want to check your connection.

3. Export your voice file. Go to the "File" menu in Audacity, then choose the format in which you want to export your file. A new window will pop up. Note: if you want to save your file as an MP3 (as opposed to a WAV or OGG), you will need the Lame encoder. (See Resources for more.)

4. Browse for your hard drive. Simply select the hard drive you want to use from the drop-down window, and then select the file/directory to which you want to save your voice files. Then click "OK" to finish the process. Exporting the file may take a few minutes.

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Install Batteries In Walkers Game Ear

The Walker's Game Ear is a line of listening devices that allow users to greatly enhance their hearing in any environment. Walker's Game Ear products are used in nature to enhance the sounds of scenic environments, such as rainfall. These devices are also used during sporting events to vamp up the sounds of a football or basketball game. The Walker's Game Ear Electronic Muff models require two AA batteries, while the Behind the Ear models require two #13 batteries. Both types of battery are available for purchase at any department or drug store.

Instructions

1. Purchase replacement batteries for your Walker's Game Ear product.

2. Remove the plastic container lid that holds the batteries in your listening device. The lid will slide out.

3. Remove any old batteries that may remain inside the Walker's Game Ear product.

4. Place the positive side of the battery, marked by a "+" sign, in an upward position on the left hand side of the Walker's Game Ear device inside the battery compartment.

5. Place the negative side of the battery, marked with a "-" sign, in an upward position on the right hand side of the device inside the battery compartment.

6. Close the battery compartment lid on your Walker's Game Ear product.

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Set Up A 3g Iphone For Internet Use

The iPhone 3G is similar to a miniature computer in your pocket due to its ability to access and display HTML websites using the 3G network and its built-in Wi-Fi capabilities which can download large files or music within seconds. As part of your contractual agreement with AT&T, you must sign up for a data plan, which allows you unlimited data use for Internet and email access.

Instructions

1. Press the home button. The home button is located at the bottom of your iPhone's screen. Slide your finger across the screen to unlock the phone, followed by tapping the "Settings" button on the screen.

2. Slide your finger across the Wi-Fi toolbar. The Wi-Fi button will switch from off to on, which will bring up a list of wireless networks. Select an open wireless network, which doesn't have a lock icon next to the Wi-Fi signal. For your own network, select your network and enter the password. When Wi-Fi access is turned on, your phone will automatically join the network.

3. Exit out of the settings. Press the "Home" button to return to the main screen, and tap the blue button that says "Internet" to access the web. Turn your phone horizontally to change the layout of the Internet screen.

4. Tap the "Settings" icon to set up your mail account. Touch the tab labeled "Mail, Contacts and Calendars," and tap "Add Account." Select the account type that you have, followed by entering your name, email address, password and a brief description of the account. When you are done, click the "Save" button at the upper right hand corner of the screen.

5. Access email by tapping the Email icon on the home screen. Your phone will automatically check for new emails every 15 minutes, 30 minutes or hourly using the Fetch feature on the iPhone. The more your phone checks for new information, the more of a drain it is on your battery.

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Hook Up A Vcr & Dish Network Receiver To A Digital Converter

A digital converter box is needed to receive and process television programming on older analog TV sets. Connecting a Dish Network receiver to a VCR for recording programs requires the intermediate step of connecting a digital converter box. Standard audio/video cables available at electronics stores are the only additional materials need to complete the connections.

Instructions

1. Connect a coaxial cable from the Dish Network "Output" jack, on the back of the component, to the "In" jack on the digital converter box. The coaxial cable connects by turning the threaded nut clockwise on each end to the threading on the outside of the jacks.

2. Plug a set of RCA audio/video cables into the "Output" jacks on the digital converter box. Use the yellow plug for the video connection and the white and red plugs for the left and right audio connections.

3. Connect the other ends of the RCA audo/video cables to the VCR's Recording or Input jacks.

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Share A Printer With An Android Phone

Your Android phone is capable of connecting with a variety of Google services. One little-known feature is the phone's ability to send output to a printer connected to your desktop or laptop computer. Using Google's Cloud Print service and the Cloud Print app from the Android Market, you can access the printer on your computer system and print directly from your Android phone no matter where you are.

Instructions

Set up Cloud Print Inside Chrome

1. Start the Google Chrome Web browser.

2. Click the "wrench" icon at the top-right corner of the screen. Click "Options."

3. Move to the "Under the Hood" tab.

4. Click the button labeled "Sign in to Google Cloud Print."

5. Sign in with your Google email address and password.

Download the Cloud Print App

6. Open the Android Market app.

7. Tap the "magnifying glass" icon and type "Cloud Print." Tap "Go."

8. Tap on "Cloud Print" in the search results to open the application's details page.

9. Tap the "Install" button and then tap this button again when it changes to "OK." The Cloud Print app will install itself onto your Android phone.

Share your Printer to your Android Phone

10. Start the Cloud Print app on your Android phone.

11. Tap on the same Google account you used to sign in to Cloud Print in the Chrome browser.

12. Exit the application. You have now shared your printer to your Android phone using Google Cloud Print. Any application with a "Share" menu can share items to Cloud Print. The item will then be sent to your printer and printed.

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How Do Picture Phones Work

Introduction

The capabilities on cellular phones have drastically changed since it inception in the 1970s. Cell phones are able to send and receive email, send text messages, play music and take photographs. Picture phones began in the early 2000s. During the beginning, cell phones could only take pictures and send them to individuals; now cell phones can take photos as well as capture video. The simple "point and click" system is used with every picture phone on the market. The "point and click" system is the simple idea of pointing the picture phone towards an object and taking a picture; all picture phones have this capability. Certain cell phones have applications that allows the user to create slide shows and other interesting projects with any picture taken. The Apple iPhone is a great example of having advanced features, when taking pictures. With the iPhone, you are able to crop the photo, zoom in and change the color (black and white, sepia) of the photo. The resolution of camera phones are significantly different to a standard digital camera. The size of the picture phone is an important factor when it pertains to the quality of the photograph. Due to the existing applications on the phone, the memory and quality of a picture will be considerably lower; as opposed to a digital camera that only is used for picture-taking. The resolution may be less, but the quality on many picture phones is that of a digital camera.

Sending Pictures Using Your Cell Phone

When taking a photograph with a picture phone, you have the ability to send that picture to another cell phone or to an email address. If you want to send the photo to an email, usually you will have to purchase a data plan from your cell phone carrier. When sending a photograph using a picture phone, you will first have to select the recipient of the picture. After the recipient is chosen, you are then able to send the picture. To retrieve a picture that was sent to you, usually there would be a message icon displayed on the top of the screen. You will then open the message, which will come as an MMS, or "multimedia messaging service." MMS is usually how images and videos are sent and retrieved. After you take a picture using your phone, you will be given various options that help you decide the fate of your photo. With a picture phone, you can send pictures instantly, crop the photo, change the color and zoom.

Digital Camera Quality

While picture phones are smaller and lacking the basics of a standard digital camera, the picture quality and display is exceptional. Based on the fate of the picture, a lower resolution can be used. For example, if you only plan on sending the photo to an email address or posting it online, a lower resolution should be used. Most picture phones are 3.5 mega pixels, as opposed to 5.0 mega pixels, which is the standard for digital cameras. However, there are some phones that have a smaller amount of mega pixels, such as 1.0. These picture phones are usually the less advanced models on the market. The more pixels the camera has, the better the quality of the picture.

Memory Capacity

The amount of memory these picture phones have is considerably less because of its size and the various applications already installed. Picture phones are generally used to take a quick photograph and instantly send online or to another phone. The amount of photos that can be saved on a cell phone depends on the size of the photo. It is possible to save a maximum of 50 photographs on a phone, but this may cause the cell phone to perform slower.

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Clean A Fish Aquarium

It's essential to clean your pet's habitat on a regular basis to maintain their optimal health, and fish are no exception. Cleaning an aquarium top to bottom should be done about once a month, with more frequent water changes only on a weekly basis.

Instructions

clean your aquarium

1. Start by removing some of the water from the tank.

2. Remove and rinse with warm water any statues or artificial plants you are using for decoration.

3. Gently remove any algae growth that has accumulated on the sides of the tank with a special algae scraper designed for aquarium use.

4. Using a gravel vacuum, clean out about 25% of the dirty water from the bottom of the tank. To use the vacuum, place one end in the tank all the way below the gravel level and one in a bucket on your floor below the surface of the water. To create suction, quickly move the vacuum up and down at a slanted angle. You will know the vacuum is working when dirty water starts to drain out into the bucket.

5. Replace clean decorations.

6. Collect water from your sink and combine with water conditioner made especially for aquariums. Typical dose is one drop per gallon of water. Add back into your aquarium until full.

7. Unplug your filter and use a special aquarium brush to clean out any accumulated algae inside the chambers. Rinse out in your kitchen sink.

8. Remove old filter and replace it with a new one.

9. Put cleaned and reassembled filter back into the fish tank and plug back in.

10. Add water cleaner, such as Stress-Zyme to water per dose recommended on bottle. This will help keep your filter running properly and will help keep the water clean.

11. Add some aquarium salt to the cleaned tank to help gill function and prevent disease.

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Wire Two 15inch Subs To A 1 000watt Jl Audio Car Amplifier

If you have a 1,000-watt JL audio car amplifier, you have plenty of power available for powering subwoofers. And, if you want to get a lot of bass, using two subwoofers is an excellent way to do it. There's a simple and effective way to connect two subwoofers to the amplifier.

Instructions

1. Cut a length of speaker wire long enough to reach from the amplifier's speaker outputs to the first subwoofer. Strip off the insulation from the ends of the speaker wire so each lead has 3/8 to 1/2 inch of bare wire exposed.

2. Connect the speaker wire to the amplifier's speaker outputs. Connect the positive lead of the speaker wire to the positive (+) terminal and the negative lead to the negative (-) terminal.

3. Connect the other end of the speaker wire to the speaker inputs for the subwoofer. If the subwoofer is in an enclosure, connect to the outside terminals of the box. If it is not in an enclosure, connect to the speaker terminals on the subwoofer.

4. Cut a second length of speaker wire long enough to go from the first subwoofer to the second subwoofer. Strip the insulation from the ends of the wire as in Step 1.

5. Connect the positive (+) terminal of the first subwoofer to the positive (+) terminal of the second subwoofer and the negative (-) terminal of the first subwoofer to the negative (-) terminal of the second subwoofer. The connection between the amplifier and the two subwoofers is complete.

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Replace A Cable Connector

Replacing cables connectors is a simple task.

There are several types of cable connectors, but the two most common types are RCA and coaxial cable connectors. RCA cable connectors are used in most aftermarket car stereos and home audio-video systems. Coaxial cable connectors are used to connect your TV antenna to your TV. Both types of cable connectors are simple in design, yet are effective at delivering TV and audio-video signals between two appliances. Replacing either type of cable connector is an easy task.

Instructions

RCA Cable Connector

1. Cut the existing RCA cable connector off with a small knife about an inch above the connector so you have a clean cable to work with.

2. Strip ½ inch off the cable's plastic coating with wire strippers or a small knife. Two wires will be exposed, usually colored red and black.

3. Strip ¼ inch off the colored plastic of both wires using wire strippers or a small knife. You have two exposed inner metal wires.

4. Use a soldering iron and solder and introduce both to the red wire. Allow the solder to melt and coat the metal wire, then remove the soldering iron and solder and let the wire cool. Repeat the process for the black wire.

5. Remove the cover from a new RCA connector. It usually unscrews; sometimes it pulls off. Slide the cover, threaded end facing the end of the cable, over the cable and move up the cable a few inches so it doesn't fall off. Once the cover is removed, you can see the RCA connector has a central pin and an outer terminal to which the wires will connect.

6. Place the red wire on the central pin of the RCA connector, then touch both with a soldering iron. Allow the solder coating the wire to melt, then remove the soldering iron. The solder will harden and the wire and pin will be fused together.

7. Place the black wire on the outer RCA connector terminal, then touch the wire and terminal with your soldering iron until the solder melts. Remove the soldering iron and allow the wires and RCA connector to cool completely.

8. Slide the RCA connector cover down the cable and screw, or push, the cover on the main connector. Plug your connector into your audio-video device.

Coaxial Cable Connector

9. Cut the coaxial cable connector off the cable using a small knife. Remove ½ inch of plastic off the coaxial cable. There is wire braiding visible that covers the insulated central core.

10. Push the wire braiding up the cable with your fingers until it forms a neat circle at the neck of the outer plastic. The plastic insulated inner core is revealed. Strip ¼ inch off the plastic using wire strippers or a small knife to expose the central metal wire.

11. Unscrew the cover from a new coaxial connector. You have three components: cover, small metal clamp and main coaxial pin. Slide the cover over the coaxial cable,ensuring that the threaded end faces the end of the cable. Slide it up a few more inches to stop it from falling off.

12. Open the metal clamp slightly with your fingers and slide the open end over the cable until it reaches the wire braiding. Cover the wire braiding with the clamp, ensuring that all the fine wires are enclosed. Squeeze the clamp tight with your fingers. You can use small electrical pliers for a tighter fit.

13. Insert the central metal wire into the hollow coaxial pin. Ensure that the metal clamp sits on the coaxial connector's outer flange. Slide the cover down the wire and screw on the connector finger tight. Insert the coaxial connector into your appliance.

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Turn Off 3g On A Samsung I617

The Samsung i617, also known as the Samsung BlackJack II, is a smartphone that runs on the Windows Mobile 6 operating system. In addition to making phone calls, the phone also allows you to manage your contacts, view your calendars, browse the web and edit Microsoft Office files. The phone utilizes a 3G wireless data connection, which allows it to quickly send and receive data from a cell phone provider. There are many instances where you may be required to disable the 3G connection, such as on an airplane. The phone allows you to temporarily disable the 3G connection without turning off the phone, so that it still may be used without a data connection.

Instructions

1. Press the left soft key to open the "Start" menu from the home screen.

2. Select "Settings," "More," "Connections" and finally "Wireless Manager."

3. Use the center navigational key to highlight "Phone," then press the center "OK" button to set the phone data setting to "Off."

4. Press the left soft key below "Done" to save the wireless connection settings, and again to save your changes to the phone's connection settings. The 3G data is now disabled, however you can still use the applications contained on your phone.

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Make Dvd From Super 8

From their introduction by Kodak in 1965 until the advent of video camcorders in the earl 80s, Super 8 movies were all the rage for shooting home movies. Watching a Super 8 movie today is difficult because the films are fragile, brief, and not compatible with any of the equipment in a typical home theater. Archiving Super 8 movies onto DVDs can be done commercially, but it's safer to do it yourself since there's no chance of it getting lost in the mail or being damaged by a commercial lab.

Instructions

Making a Digital Video of the Super 8 movie

1. Attach the glossy white paper to the wall with the double sided tape.

Place the Super 8 movie projector on a small table facing the wall.

Put the digital camcorder onto the tripod. Place the tripod behind the table supporting the Super 8 projector.

2. Turn on the Super 8 projector. Turn on the projector's bulb and move the Play knob to the "Forward" setting to start the movie playing.

Focus the picture while looking at the movie being projected on the glossy white paper.

Turn on the digital camcorder. Focus the lens of the digital camcorder while looking at the movie being projected on the glossy white paper.

3. Reverse the movie in the Super 8 projector so that it goes back to the beginning and start the movie playing again.

Start the digital camcorder recording.

4. Stop the digital camcorder recording when the Super 8 movie has finished playing. Turn the digital camcorder off.

Turn off the bulb in the Super 8 movie projector. Rewind the Super 8 movie back to the beginning. Remove the Super 8 movie and put it away.

5. Remove the glossy white paper from the wall. Put the Super 8 projector away.

Remove the digital camcorder from the tripod. Put the tripod away.

Transferring the Super 8 Recording to the Computer

6. Download and install the DVD Burning Xpress software program to the computer's desktop (see link in Resources).

Restart the computer.

7. Attach the Firewire cable to the Firewire output of the digital camcorder and the other end to the Firewire input on the computer. Turn the digital camcorder on and set its the playback mode to "VCR."

8. Run the DVD Burning Xpress program. Press the "DV Capture" button on the program's main screen to start the digital camcorder playback. Press the "Start Capture" button on the "DV Capture" screen to start recording the video and audio from the digital camcorder onto the computer's hard drive.

9. Press the "Stop Capture" button when the playback is finished. Press the "OK" button to close the dialogue box that has now appeared.

Press the "Stop" button on the program's screen to stop the digital camcorder.

10. Disconnect the Firewire cable from the digital camcorder and from the Firewire port of the computer. Turn off the digital camcorder and put it away.

Making the DVD

11. Put a blank, recordable DVD into the computer's DVD drive.

12. Press the "Burn Now" button on the main window of the DVD Burning Xpress program.

13. Wait as the DVD Burning Xpress program burns the digital file of the Super 8 movie onto the DVD disc.

14. Press the "OK" button on the window that appears when the burning has been completed.

Quit the DVD Burning Xpress program.

15. Eject the DVD disc and archive or delete the digital file of the Super 8 film that is on the computer's hard drive.

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Repair & Charge A Nicd Battery

Rechargeable batteries can last a long time, if you fully discharge them every so often.

Nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries, as the name suggests, contain a chemical mixture of nickel and cadmium. They are a popular rechargeable battery, although they have been superseded slightly by improved chemical bases such as nickel metal hydride and more recently lithium. NiCd batteries can lose the ability to retain a full charge, if they are not completely discharged on a relatively regular basis. However, unlike the lithium-based batteries, you can often repair them to an almost new condition.

Instructions

1. Charge the NiCd battery you to intend to repair in the usual way. The repair process needs to start using a battery that's as full as possible, even if you have found that it doesn't last long once charged.

2. Insert your NiCd battery into the device it powers as soon as charging is complete. Turn on the device and use it as usual. However, it needs to be continuously used so the energy drains as fast as possible. Use as much power as possible by turning the device to the highest run setting.

3. Use the device until it stops running or turns off. Remove the battery from the device and let it cool for about 15 to 20 minutes.

4. Put the battery into the device and turn it on. The device will operate again so let it run until it stops. It's unlikely to take long.

5. Leave the battery to rest in the device for 10 minutes. This allows it to cool and recover slightly.

6. Turn on the device again and see if it runs. If it does let it run until it stops then rest the battery for a few minutes and repeat until the device doesn't work. The process is a little monotonous, but each time you do this, it is breaking the internal chemicals down inside the battery; the smaller the chemical crystals, the more energy can be stored. If the device doesn't run, then the battery is totally discharged.

7. Put the NiCd battery back on charge. Leave it to charge until the charger indicates the battery is full. The battery will take a reasonable time to charge, if the repair process has worked. The longer it takes, the more confident you can be.

8. Check the battery is repaired by putting it in the device it powers. You will find it lasts much longer, perhaps close to when you first purchased it, if the repair was successful. If it doesn't last much longer than before, then it's worth repeating the process, as sometimes it can take a couple of attempts.

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Tracfone Battery Charge Information

TracFone is a no-contract cell phone provider. Self-proclaimed as "the cell phone that puts you in control," TracFone offers phones and cell phone service with no contracts and no credit checks. It boasts available coverage at 99 percent of the United States.

TracFone Service

To use TracFone service, you must use a phone purchased from the company. Phones can be purchased online directly from TracFone or at many retail stores. TracFone offers a variety of phones depending on your need; they cost on average between $20 and $30.

Charging the Battery

Charging a cell phone battery varies very little between models and brands. In most phones, the battery is removable and is located behind a cover on the back of the phone. To charge the battery, plug the charger that was provided with the phone into the phone and into an electrical outlet. The amount of time needed to charge the battery varies by phone.

Technical Support

TracFone offers technical support to its customers. Problems can be reported by email or by phone. Manuals for most phones can be viewed on the TracFone website.

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Clean A Portable Cd Player

Portable CD players tend to get dirty faster than stationary CD players due to the fact that they operate in many different locations instead of just one. Because of this, dirt or dust may get inside the player, which can make it difficult for your unit to read the audio information contained on a compact disc. Luckily, many companies make a specially designed tool kit designed to clean and properly maintain these portable CD players.

Instructions

1. Purchase a CD player laser lens cleaning kit. These can be found at any electronics retailer as well as at many retailers over the Internet. They all operate identically, so any brand will work just as well as the next.

2. Insert the CD that comes with the laser lens cleaning kit into your portable CD player. Though neither side will have data contained on it, the side of the disc with the two tiny brushes must be facing downward.

3. Close the lid on your portable CD player.

4. Press "Play" on your portable CD player. This will cause the disc to spin around inside the tray. The brushes on the disc will clean the inside of the portable CD player, including the laser lens. After 15 to 30 seconds, remove the cleaning CD from your portable CD player. Your portable CD player is now clean.

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Braces Vs Brackets

In writing, it is often unclear when to use braces or brackets to separate information in a sentence. They seem to be used interchangeably, which causes the confusion; however, there are rules that help eliminate the uncertainty.

Braces Group Statements

Braces group statements, declarations, loops and control structures.

Braces Enclose Comments

Braces also enclose comments, coding, chemical formulas, method bodies, constructor bodies, class contents and interfaces.

Braces Seldom Used

Braces are used to enclose numerical sets and to indicate choices and are seldom used in formal writing.

Brackets Enclose Arrays

Brackets enclose arrays (systematic arrangement of objects) of information, isotopic prefixes such as [3H] and enclose chemical concentrations such as [CA2+].

Brackets Clarify

Brackets are also used for clarification along with quotation marks and inside of parenthetical information.

Brackets Indicate Errors

Use brackets to indicate errors in and to revise quotes, and to indicate the origin of words.

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Repair The Sony Ccdtr71

Repairing a camcorder extends the value of the product.

The Sony CCD-TR71 camcorder is designed to provide easy recording and playback capabilities for any consumer that is trying to create memories. Due to the mass production of these products the components may be faulty and need repair. Most of the repairs can be done without the need of a technician.

Instructions

1. Clean the video head using an 8mm VHS cleaning cassette if the video playback and recording are noisy. Insert the cassette cleaner and follow the prompts to complete the cleaning. Insert a cassette and play it back to observe if the cleaning was successful. If it is not clean repeat the cleaning method up to five times.

2. Clean the viewfinder to remove dust and loose debris that can distort the recorded image. Extend the viewfinder barrel completely until the marked area is visible. Rotate the viewfinder counterclockwise until it stops and then pull it out. Clean the dust out with a brush blower. Reattach the barrel and verify that the lens is clean.

3. Swap the battery to allow for longer battery power if the battery is dying faster. Remove the battery from the camcorder body and clean the contacts. Place a new battery onto the camcorder body and let it charge for at least three hours. Some batteries may have a long battery life available to ensure longer recording time.

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Build Your Own Karaoke System

Build Your Own Karaoke System

Building a high-quality karaoke system is a matter of selecting the right components and determining your goals. You must decide whether the system is for commercial or recreational use. You must also determine how much money you have to invest to meet the goal of owning a karaoke system. The age and talent level of the users, the venue, and the purpose of the system will guide you in the selection of quality components. You can make or break your system by spending too much on non-essentials and not spending enough on the components that generate quality sound.

Instructions

1. Start your system with a multi-format disc player. The music industry is in transition from CD and CD with graphics products to MP3 and other computerized programs. A multi-format disc player allows you to handle all formats during the transition. The Vocopro DVG-808K World First Dual-Deck Multi Format Player allows you to play several formats and professionally mix on two channels. Acesonic, CAVS, Pioneer, and RSQ are companies that have quality multi-format players.

2. Select a karaoke mixer-amplifier. Essential features to look for are a key changer, vocal effects function to add echo and reverb, several microphone inputs and at least 300 watts of power. The BMB DAR-800 400W Multi-4-Channel Stereo Karaoke Mixing Amplifier has all these features and a great reputation among karaoke professionals. The BMB mixer-amplifiers have great quality and are extremely durable. The Martin Ranger Pure Sound 55II - 600W Professional Digital Stereo Echo Mixing Karaoke Amplifier is a good alternative at a lower price.

3. Consider your venue and your need for mobility before you invest in speakers. If you plan to move from club to club, a pair of JBL Eons, either 12 or 15 inches, will serve you well. They are lightweight and deliver a great sound. If you are going to just use the system in one venue and you want a high quality sound that does not blow the doors off the hinges, try a pair of Bose speakers. Peavy and Mackie are worthy of consideration but are heavier to move around and second in sound quality to JBL or Bose.

4. Invest in a cordless microphone system. If you plan to use the system in a venue with adults, a Shure SM58 cordless microphone is the best quality available. If your show will include many less mature singers, there is a good set of cordless microphones made by Vocopro UHF-5800 Professional 4-Channel UHF Wireless Microphone System that are good enough for karaoke, but would not be found on a professional stage.

5. Connect the system to a large television monitor screen. Any flat-screen television monitor will allow you and the singers to read the words to the songs as you sing. Have one monitor for the singer and other monitors for the listening audience. Most venues will have televisions to which you can connect with a video cable.

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Repair Scratches On A Lens

You can fix scratches on your glasses with household items.

If you are not careful with your eyeglasses, you might find yourself with scratches on the lenses. This can occur for a number of reasons, such as continuously dropping them on the ground, leaving them exposed on an abrasive surface or not placing them in their protective covering when you are not wearing them. Scratches on your lens can be repaired with some household items.

Instructions

Glass Lens

1. Squeeze a small amount of white, granulated toothpaste on the scratched area of the lens.

2. Smear the toothpaste on the scratches using a cotton swab. Allow the toothpaste to sit for several minutes.

3. Rinse the lens with warm water until the toothpaste residue is gone.

4. Dry the lens by blotting with a non-abrasive hand towel.

Plastic Lens

5. Place some Armour Etch on a cotton swab.

6. Rub the Armour Etch on the scratches using a cotton swab.

7. Allow the Armour Etch to set in for about five minutes and then rinse the lens off with warm water until the Armour Etch residue is gone.

8. Blot the lens with a non-abrasive towel until it is dry.

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Hook Up Your Camera To The Computer Like A Webcam

Use the USB function of your digital camera to use it as a webcam.

You can hook up your digital camera as a webcam as long as it features a USB capture mode. The Windows operating system comes with native utilities to access the functions of a webcam and capture video right to your hard drive. Once the connection is complete, you can use the camera for web-conferencing and in conjunction with chat software, just like a built-in device.

Instructions

1. Plug the USB cable into the USB jack on the camera and insert the other end into an open USB port on your computer.

2. Turn on the camera and press the "Menu" button. Select the "USB Capture" option in the settings menu.

3. Click the Windows orb and click "All Programs." Click the "Windows Live Movie Maker" option in the list.

4. Click the "Webcam Video" button on the toolbar and an image from the camera will appear on the screen. Click the "Record" button to begin capturing video right to your hard drive.

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Replace The Power Cord For A Portable Dvd Player

Portable DVD players are great for use on plane rides, road trips or long waits.

Most replacement cords are easily removable, but some may require additional steps. There are generally three types of power cords: coax, solder and chip. Coax and chip cords are simply removed from the electrical component and replaced with another. Solder cords will require a few extra steps. Before going through the trouble of trying to replace a faulty portable DVD player cord, it's important to first ascertain that the cord is irreparable; you may be able to repair it at home rather than replacing it. The availability of a replacement cord for a portable DVD player is usually dependent on the brand, age and popularity of the product.

Instructions

Determining The Damage

1. Holding the unplugged cord to light, look for potential holes or punctures in the casing.

2. Bend the cord to view the copper wires.

3. If the wires are only slightly severed, patch with electrical tape.

4. If the wires are completely severed, then it is indeed time to replace the cord.

Replacing The Power Cord

5. For a coax or chip power cord, simply remove the old cord from the electrical component and replace with a new corresponding cord.

6. For a power cord that is soldered to the DVD unit, carefully melt the connected end of the cord using a soldering iron.

7. Remove the old power cord.

8. Place the new power cord in its place by adding a new solder.

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Use A Camera Flash

Using a camera flash may come in handy when taking pictures indoors, at night or during a cloudy day. When your camera has reached maximum aperture or you are without faster film, using the flash may be your best option. What follows are some basic tips on using the flash to enhance your photos.

Instructions

1. Know the advantages of using a flash: versatility (quality of light may be adjusted various ways), portability (most flashguns can fit inside your pocket) and adjustability (brightness may be changed according to the distance from subject and lens aperture required).

2. Learn the disadvantages of using a flash: limited range and coverage (most flashes have a range of only a few meters), short duration (this limits the range of shutter speeds and prevents you from spotting problems before they occur) and heavy battery consumption.

3. Choose a flashgun. The main types of flashguns include Hot Shoe Mounted (fits into a slot in your camera), Bounce flash (provides flexibility with adjustable head that allows bouncing light off any surrounding surface), Hammerhead flash (more powerful gun used by professionals), Ringflash (highly specialized gun designed for macro photography) and Slave flash (secondary flashguns used for fill-in lighting).

4. Watch your shutter speed. Your flash will only work adequately at certain shutter speeds. For example, if the shutter speed is set faster than your flash sync speed, you risk having only part of the picture frame exposed.

5. Adjust the aperture. The aperture controls all of the light entering the lens and is dependant on the power of your flashgun. Exposures can be controlled by either keeping the flash output constant and varying the f-stop or by choosing an aperture and adjusting the flash power to suit it.

6. Use the manual mode for multiple pictures at a fixed distance. Manual flash emits a fixed (or constant) output regardless of changes in light levels or subject distances. Therefore, using this mode will offer consistent exposures.

7. Try using the flash on sunny days. A controlled burst of flash may eliminate unwanted shadows on your subject's face. In addition, daytime flash may be used for fill-in light, leading to more natural (and detailed) pictures. Experiment with your camera to see which flash setting works best.

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Clean The Laser Pickup Lens On Your Dvd Player

Is your DVD player malfunctioning? If you're getting a no-disc error, you may need to clean the DVD player's laser pickup. The laser pickup is what reads DVD's and allows you to view them on your TV. If you need to clean the laser pickup lens on a DVD player, follow these simple steps.

Instructions

1. Make sure the laser pickup lens is actually the problem. There are a wide variety of reasons that a DVD player might not read a disc efficiently. The disc could be scratched or dirty, for example. Test the DVD player with a disc that you know works before trying to clean the lens.

2. Purchase or borrow a lens cleaner disc and try it first. You can find these things really cheap at any large department store. They usually get the job done well. However, you may need to clean the lens manually if the store-bought cleaner fails.

3. Remove the outer casing of the DVD player. Remove the screws that mount the top casing onto the bottom of the DVD player and slide the top casing off. This will expose the DVD deck, which houses the laser pickup lens.

4. Find the lens. The lens will be glass and under the DVD clamp. The lens will probably have a blue tint to it. If you are having trouble finding the lens, you could shine a light on the components and watch for the reflection.

5. Use a cotton swab and some isopropyl alcohol to gently wipe the lens. Just a quick scrub will do. Dry the laser pickup lens with the other end of the swab.

6. Give the lens a few seconds to dry and replace the covering of the DVD player. Test the efficiency of the player. If necessary, repeat the process.

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What Is Bluetooth Gps

Bluetooth technology is perhaps best known for its application with mobile telephone earpieces. GPS, or global positioning system technology, has also come into common use, often included as an option for automobiles. With a Bluetooth GPS, the two technologies are joined to make navigation easier than ever.

Bluetooth Technology

Bluetooth technology was originally developed by Ericsson but has since been adapted by a number of other companies. Bluetooth technology is powered by a radio chip that replaces cables and wires. With Bluetooth technology, devices such as mobile phone earpieces can establish and maintain a signal with the main device through radio signals, rather than being conducted through a cable or wire.

GPS Technology

GPS technology allows users to determine their position with a high degree of accuracy. GPS technology is commonly used as part of a directional system in automobiles that allows drivers to find their way even in unfamiliar locations. GPS technology is also available in handheld devices.

Using Bluetooth GPS with a PDA

A PDA, or personal digital assistant, can be easily adapted to be used with Bluetooth GPS technology. Many PDAs already have Bluetooth capability, which means that no adapters are needed to use the PDA with the GPS unit. With Bluetooth technology, the GPS device can be placed in a location with a clear path to open space, while the PDA can be placed where the user can easily read the screen.

Considerations

GPS devices rely on mapping data to make them functional. Mapping software is very memory intensive, so a memory card with a large capacity is ideal. Also, battery life is an important consideration when considering GPS devices and PDAs.

Disadvantages

For a PDA without Bluetooth capabilities, an expansion slot will be necessary to add a Bluetooth adapter. This will mean one less expansion slot for a memory card containing mapping software. Bluetooth GPS devices can also be expensive, with one well-reviewed unit priced at approximately $200 in June 2009.

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Stereo Amplifier Work

Introduction

Amplifiers are components in several devices, such as stereos, television and computers, which allow sound to be produced through speakers. Normally, the "amplifier" term is associated with stereos, or musical devices, most commonly.

Sound

Sound is produced when there is a vibration in the atmosphere. This vibration disturbs the air, causing air particles to bounce off other air particles, carrying the vibration throughout. We hear these changes in air pressure by translating the change to electrical signals that the brain can process.

Sound Equipment

Major components in electronic sound equipment are simply translators. This equipment uses a signal in one form and transfers it into another. The end product in the sound signal is translated into a physical sound wave which is its original form. There are three major steps in sound production. First, there is a diaphragm located in a microphone that is vibrated by moving sound waves. The vibration of the diaphragm is translated into an electrical signal. This signal changes show rarefactions and compressions of a sound wave. Then, a recorder translates the signal as a pattern in another form of medium, such as digital or analog tape. Lastly, a player of some kind is introduced to read the pattern as electrical signal and transfers the electricity to propel a speaker cone back and forth.

Amplification

Most steps of the sound process, such as the microphone and recorder require very little electrical current to be produced. The last step of the process, moving the speaker cone, does require more of a boost in current for the audio signal. This boost has to preserve the same pattern without any distortion of the original signal. The boost is created by an amplifier. The amplifier's sole purpose to to produce a more powerful audio signal in order to be heard through a speaker. Although amplifiers have just a simple purpose, the components that make then can be very complex.

Amplifier Components

The actual amplification process is complex. The amplifier does its job based on several different factors including the input signal, output signal, and power supply. For example, if the power supply is general household electricity, alternating current, then the amplifier must convert this to a battery type electricity, direct current. This is because in alternating current the power produces pulses of electricity and must be returned to the source and this would not work with a speaker and cone. The amplifier must also regulate the electrical current to ensure an even signal reaches the speaker.

Signal Circuits

There are two types of circuits that the amplifier must utilize; the output and the input circuits. The input circuit is an electrical signal that has been previously recorded by a microphone on some type of medium. This circuit supplies the amplifier with a varying signal that the amplifier uses to create the output signal. The output circuit is what the amplifier creates to send to the speaker. It uses the power supply to make a new signal that will match the original input signal but has the level of power that the speaker requires.

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