Download Pictures To A Zip Drive

Download Pictures to a Zip Drive

Backup your photos onto a Zip Drive to protect your precious memories should your computer hard drive crash or you inadvertently delete the originals. The Zip Drive is the reader device used in conjunction with Zip disks, a proprietary storage format developed by Iomega. Though Zip disks and drives are not as widely used as other storage media, such as flash drives and CDs, the Zip system can backup your photos just as easily.

Instructions

1. Connect the Iomega Zip Drive reader to your computer using its included USB cable. Plug the mini-USB end, which has an end that looks like a small square, into the back of the Zip Drive reader. Insert the opposite standard-sized USB plug into an open USB port on your computer.

2. Plug the reader into an electrical outlet and press its power button. A light will become illuminated on the front of the reader.

3. Insert a Zip disk into the front slot of the reader. The storage media will now appear on your computer. On a Mac, the Zip Drive will show up as an icon on your desktop. On a Windows PC, the Zip Drive will appear as a new drive in the "My Computer" folder.

4. Find your pictures. On a Windows PC, they are often stored in the "My Pictures" sub-folder within the "My Documents" folder. On a Mac, your photos are typically located in the "Pictures" folder on your hard drive. If you've stored your photos elsewhere, manually locate them or use your computer's built-in search tool, located in the Windows "Start" menu or the top right corner of the Mac screen.

5. Drag the pictures to the Zip Drive's icon. Your computer will now download the photos onto the Zip disk and alert you when the transfer process is complete.

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Recover A Damaged Sd Card

Secure Digital memory cards are thin storage devices that are suitable for handheld devices such as digital cameras and cellular phones. If your card becomes damaged, when it is placed in a computer a corruption error will pop up and you cannot save any new data to it. You can use a file recovery program to retrieve your files. After that, formatting the card may fix the problem so you can save new data to it.

Instructions

Cannot Access the Files

1. Restore files that you cannot access using the free Recuva program (see "Resources"). Insert the SD card into the computer. Download and install the program. Open it and select the SD drive using the program's selection tool at the top of the program. The program will then scan the card for any files it can find. Click the checkbox of the files you want to recover and click the "Restore" button.

2. Restore the files with EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition (see "Resources"). Insert the SD card and choose the SD drive in the "Selection Wizard." A list of thumbnail pictures of your files will be listed on the screen. Click on the files you want and press "Restore."

3. Download and open the free TOKIWA DataRecovery program (see "Resources"). Slide the SD card into the computer's SD slot and select the card from the program's drive selection tool. Find the files that you want and click the box beside them. Click "Recovery."

Formatting the Drive

4. Insert the SD card into an open SD slot in a computer.

5. Access the "Start" menu and click "Control Panel." Go to "System and Security," then "Administrative Tools." Double-click on the "Computer Management" option.

6. Left-click the "Disk Management" option in the "Storage" portion of "Computer Management" in the left pane.

7. Right-click the SD card drive and left-click "Format."

8. Click the "Format" button at the bottom of the screen.

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Send Picture Mail With A Sprint Touch Diamond

HTC Touch Diamond

Sending picture mail with the Sprint Touch Diamond can be a bit different from sending pictures on an average cell phone. This technologically advanced smart phone requires more effort than most cell phones. Unlike others, the Sprint Touch Diamond operates on Windows Mobile, therefore it functions like a condensed version of a laptop computer. In other words, the process of sending and receiving mobile picture mail successfully, must be carried out as if you were sending an attachment in an email over the Internet.

Instructions

1. Configure your phone's email account. Press the sliver square "Menu" key below the phone's screen display. Press the onscreen "Messaging" tab. Access the Messaging menu by pressing the "Options" key in the lower right corner of the screen. Select the "New Account" action. Follow the configuration screens in the Windows Mobile account setup wizard to complete your Microsoft Outlook account setup.

2. Choose the picture you desire to send from your Touch Diamond. Press the onscreen picture thumbnail icon on your phone's Favorites' menu on the home screen. Thumbnail images of the pictures saved in your phone will appear on your screen. Press the thumbnail image of the picture you desire to send. When its menu appears, press the "Send" button. Your messaging screen will re-open automatically.

3. Configure your picture mail domain name to acquire a sending address for the email recipient. Press down on the onscreen data form designated for the recipient's picture mail domain name address. Enter the mobile email address you will be sending the picture to. (This mobile email address is usually a numerical number followed by a URL address, just as a stationary email address. Ex.2255555555@sprintpcs.com)

4. Send the picture from your Sprint Touch Diamond to your desired recipient. Your screen will redirect to your normal SMS messaging screen with the picture displayed as an attachment. There will be a large blank table below the attachment. If you want to add text to the email, press down on the table and begin typing your text. Once you have finished, simply press the "Menu" tab and select the "Send or Receive" button to send your picture mail.

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Convert Copyrighted Vhs To Dvd Without A Pc

VCRs are becoming harder and harder to find, but your VHS collection isn't getting any smaller. If you're wondering if you can transfer those old movies to DVD legally and without a computer, you're probably in luck---if, that is, you're willing to spend some money and stay within your fair-use rights. While there are some cases in which you cannot legally do this, most tapes can be recorded without any problem.

Devices

There are a number of devices on the market that feature both a VHS player and a DVD player, as well as a DVD burner. If the device has a DVD recorder, it can record a VHS tape and burn the video to a DVD you can then play in any DVD player. There are a number of such devices on the market; check the Resources section for a list.

Operating these machines is usually as simple as inserting the blank DVD, starting the VHS and hitting "record," but this may differ by model. Consult the operating manual of whatever device you buy.

Legality

OK, so it's possible--but is it legal? In most cases, yes. The fair-use clause in U.S. copyright law gives consumers certain rights. For example, it's this clause that gives you the right to rip a CD you've purchased to your computer and put it on your iPod. This clause does not give you the right to rip a CD to your computer and then sell the CD; it also does not give you the right to create multiple copies. In the same vein, you have the right to back up a video to DVD for personal archival purposes, provided you keep the original tape. You do not have the right to make DVDs to sell or to give to friends.

DMCA

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act, or DCMA, made it illegal to bypass copy protection, even in otherwise legal situations, such as backing up VHS tapes for archival purposes. Many VHS tapes are protected by technology known as Macrovision; if a VHS you own is protected this way it's technically illegal to make a DVD copy.

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Make My Laptop Recognize An Sdhc Micro Card

Make My Laptop Recognize an SDHC Micro Card

The microSD card is one of the smallest memory formats available. Common to cell phones, the microSDHC (just like a regular microSD card) has all the capabilities of a regular SD card at a fraction of the size. While almost all computers lack a microSD card slot, many have an SD or at least USB ports. Getting your PC to recognize a microSD card is as easy as plugging it into your PC using one or two adapters. The process only takes a few seconds, and you can explore the contents and manage its data in no time.

Instructions

1. Power on your PC.

2. Insert the microSD card into a microSD to SD card adapter. If your laptop lacks an SD card port, insert the SD adapter with the microSD card into an SD to USB adapter.

3. Insert the adapter into your computer via the SD or USB port. Your computer will recognize the hardware and install the drivers to run it automatically.

4. Explore the microSD card by opening the "Computer" or "My Computer" menu under the "Start" menu.

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What Is Perceptual Adaptation

What Is Perceptual Adaptation?

Perceptual adaptations occur on an ongoing basis, and play a part in most every activity a person engages in throughout the day. These are mainly automatic processes that require the body and mind to receive and process incoming stimuli and react accordingly. Space, time and visual stimuli are a few of the areas in which adaptations take place.

Identification

Perceptual adaptation is a concept based on sensory awareness and how it changes to fit changing stimuli. In its most basic form, it begins with a threshold impression, which is the degree of stimulation required for awareness of a stimulus to register. Continued contact causes sensory receptors to become acclimated to its presence. When this happens, receptors have adapted, and so become less sensitive and less aware of the stimulus. Adaptations made within the context of the everyday world are more complex. Space, time, body schema, auditory and visual adaptations are ongoing processes that take place throughout the day.

Spatial Adaptations and Body Schemas

Spatial adaptations and body schemas are the most automatic adaptations, since these sensory processors are trained and conditioned at a young age. Spatial orientation is needed for a person to move about. Spatial adaptations occur when walking up an incline, or through a crowded room. Spatial sensory input is continuous and changing throughout the course of a day.

Body schemas have to do with a person's awareness of her body image and where it is positioned in relation to the objects around her. As a person moves through a room, this schema awareness works with the sensory receptors of sight, touch and sound.

Time Adaptations

Time adaptations are also automatic, working together with daylight and nightfall cycles as the framework in which these adaptations take place. Within the course of a day, individuals structure their activities according to the day's length, and survival needs like earning money. The body, too, has its own biological clock, called circadian rhythms; these rhythms correspond with daylight and nighttime schedules. The body's circadian rhythms are associated with its sleep cycles and overall energy levels. An example of how disruptions in time adaptations affect the body can be seen when a person travels from one time zone to another. The term "jet lag" is used to describe how the body feels until its internal clock adapts to the change in time zones.

Visual Adaptations

Visual adaptations have to do with the eyes' ability to adjust to changes in light intensity in bright, dim or pitch-dark settings. This happens as a result of a series of chemical reactions that take place within the rods and cones inside the eyes. Adaptation effects can be seen when a person goes from a brightly lit setting to one of complete darkness. The time it takes to adjust to the dark is the time it takes for a chemical called rhodopsin to fill the rods and cones. When a person goes from a dark setting to a light one, the process reverses.

Brain Plasticity

Brain plasticity---also known as neuroplasticity---represents the brain's ability to acquire new knowledge and skills through instruction or experience. This is a form of adaptation that requires the neural circuitry inside the brain to reorganize so that new sensory experiences can be experienced and learned. These processes take place within the cerebral cortex portion of the brain. Cognitive functions---logic, reasoning, judgment---rely on the brain's ability to accommodate new experiences. Brain plasticity also affects a person's memory capacity, and their ability to learn new information.

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Use Asahi'S Pentax K 1000

The Pentax K1000 may be difficult for inexperienced photographers to use.

The Pentax K1000, which was originally named the Asahi Pentax K1000, is a traditional film SLR camera. As of 2010, most photographers are more familiar with DSLRs, which stands for digital SLR, than with older model cameras. Attempting to shoot with a traditional camera can have a steep learning curve due to the number of settings that must be manually adjusted. Unlike most cameras today, the Pentax K1000 has no automatic shooting mode, so fundamental photography knowledge (shutter speed, ISO ratings) are required to use it effectively.

Instructions

1. Remove the lens cap to turn on the light exposure meter.

2. Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial and turn it until the ISO number matches the rating of the film in the camera. The number next to the orange marker is the set ISO.

3. Let the shutter speed dial lower and turn it to your desired speed. Usually 1/125 or faster will work in most situations.

4. Aim the camera at the subject and look through the viewfinder at your subject. Rotate the focus ring on the lens until your subject is in focus.

5. Rotate the diaphragm ring until the needle within the viewfinder is horizontal for a correct exposure. If the needle will not adjust to horizontal, adjust your shutter speed and then try rotating the diaphragm ring again.

6. Pull back on the rapid-wind lever to cock the camera. Press the shutter button to take the picture.

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Pioneer Cdj 1000 Mk1 Specifications

For years, Pioneer has been a leading innovator in the realm of digital equipment for DJs. The introduction of the CD turntable in the mid 1990s revolutionized the way performers approached sets. In 2001, Pioneer unveiled the CDJ-1000 (also known as the MK1), which would become the club standard for DJs. Its precise emulation through pitch and platter control of a vinyl turntable earned it its position as the most reputable CD controller on the market.

Platter Control

Unlike CD turntables that came before it, the CDJ-1000 features a platter that conforms to the response of a vinyl turntable. With two modes for selection, Vinyl and CDJ, using the platter for tasks such as rewind, cue and pitch adjustment is more precisely mirrors that of a vinyl turntable. The center of the enlarged platter also features an LED screen that tells users what mode the CD player is currently running.

Loop

One of the most impressive features of the CDJ-1000, setting it apart from vinyl turntables, is the looping feature. The loop in/loop out feature allows users to set specific cue points during tracks and recall these points during performance.

Pitch Control

The Pioneer CDJ-1000 features an adjustment to the pitch control not seen before in digital turntables. With three settings, +/- 6%, +/-10% and wide, this feature offers users a broader range of pitch than what is found in vinyl turntables. With standard turntables, pitch control usually ranges from -8 to +8 beats per minute below or above the original tempo of the track. Below the pitch control is the pitch bend feature, with a +/- button to warp the pitch to conform to instant tempo changes.

Display

An LED display lines the Pioneer unit above the platter to give users real-time information about the track that is playing. With vinyl turntables, users can see cue points, breakdowns and the end of the track by looking at the groove pattern. Since this feature is not possible with a digital turntable, the CDJ-1000 provides wave form layout so users can see individual track peaks. The display is adjustable, and users can also view track information, such as artist or track name.

Format

Since the Pioneer CDJ-1000 is a digital turntable, it is able to play music on a CD or through the multimedia slot adjacent to the CD load slot. Compatible CD formats include CD, CD-R and CD-RW. Because it can play recordable and rewritable CD's, the unit lets users test new tracks they might not have finished. With vinyl turntables, the only way to achieve this is to press an acetate, or dubplate, of a track before it is released.

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Make A Subwoofer Sound Better

Placing a subwoofer in your car is one way to dramatically improve your stereo's audio quality. However, simply buying a sub and hooking it up is not enough to ensure your music gets the best possible treatment. If you want to maximize your sub's audio quality, you will need to take a few additional steps to ensure optimize your sound system. Car owners in a hurry to bump up their sound often overlook subwoofer optimization; you can take your system to the next level with a bit of fine-tuning.

Instructions

1. Upgrade your amplifier. Subwoofers require power to operate and every sub will have wattage recommendations. If you want to boost your sound, you will need to pick an amp that can output at your sub's highest wattage range to ensure you get full-force bass.

2. Change your equalizer settings. Turn up the bass and use the fade function to push more of the audio towards the rear of the car. This leaves the high and mid-ranges up front while the sub does the heavy lifting.

3. Buy a new set of speakers for your car. Do not expect a sub to be a one-stop method for fixing audio quality. Subwoofers help with your bass output but cannot mask low quality stock speakers.

4. Build or buy an enclosure for the subwoofer. Enclosure design is just as important as the sub itself, with a well-shaped enclosure sharpening your woofer's sound and boosting its output.

5. Install sound deadening material around exposed metal on your car's interior. In addition to reducing the amount of exterior noise you pick up, this material helps control nasty rattles caused by powerful subs.

6. Install a separate sub amp that does not provide power to any other speakers. This ensures your sub receives as much power as possible. Another amp should power your other speakers.

7. Add a crossover unit to your music system. A crossover splits different frequencies and directs them to different parts of the system; the crossover routes low frequencies to the sub and the mids and highs to your main amp. This relieves the main amp and speakers of the low frequencies, allowing them to work more efficiently.

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Programming Instructions For A Direct Tv Remote

It can be difficult to have to switch between television, DVD and audio remotes simply to watch different media on your television, which is why DirecTV remotes have been designed to accommodate four different settings. While the process of using the DirecTV remote may seem complicated, programming the remote to control different devices is actually very easy and can be done in a matter of minutes.

Programming the Remote

Start by selecting the desired slot that you would like to program (If it is TV then select TV, AV1 can be a DVD or VHS player, as can AV 2). After making the selection, hold down the power button until the corresponding light begins to flash. Once it has finished flashing, locate the manufacturer of the equipment you are trying to program into the remote inside of your owner's manual. Once it has been located, you will see a short series of numbers, which you will input into the remote through the keypad that will give the remote programming instructions on operate the equipment. Once you have entered this sequence, try to turn the desired device on and off to make sure it has been inputted correctly.

If the device fails to answer the remote, check to see if there is another set of numbers to use. There are usually a number of different number combinations to try, as manufacturers change device programming instructions often with different models of their products. If the number combinations you tried did not work, then try a different number combination from the remote until you find one that will allow use of the device.

After having completed that step, you can repeat this step with the other inputs on the remote to allow programming of your other home devices that are connected to the television.

Tips

Many times, a remote will not recognize a device when going through the programming process, due to to the quicker punching of the numbers on the keypad than necessary. This will cause the remote to only catch a few of the numbers rather than all of them, leading to an error and not allowing the two devices to communicate. Try going in a smooth progression from button to button, and allow the remote to fully recognize the coding that you have entered.

In the same vein, also do not go too slow, so that the remote does not think you have stopped entering in the code, as it will no longer recognize the buttons you are pressing. Try to memorize the coding in your head first, so that you know which buttons you will be pressing when you go to enter in the code onto the remote. This will insure a better reaction time when entering the keypad combination during the process.

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Use A Polarizing Filter With A Camera Lens

Camera Lens

Light travels in waves. When light strikes an object it is modified by the object. Light is absorbed by dark objects and reflected by objects like water, glass or rocks. To eliminate unwanted reflections in specular highlights, photographers use a filter on their camera lenses called a polarizing filter. This filter will allow you to control unwanted reflections from glass or water in your photographs. It can also be used to deepen the color of the sky or increase the differences between a cloud and the sky. It will remove glare from most views, but will have little impact on metal objects, which reflect mostly non-polarized light. The following are ways to use a polarizing filter with your camera lens.

Instructions

1. Screw the filter on to the front of the camera lens as you would any filter. You will notice this filter is different than most filters. It has an adjustment rim on the front of the filter. View your subject through the camera. In single lens reflect cameras you will be able to see the changes in the view finder immediately.

2. Take a number of exposures adjusting the filter between each exposure. This will allow you to view prints or see screen images to determine the impact of the filter.

3. Notice the change in sky and the appearance of the rocks. Try taking pictures through a window and use the filter to minimize the glass reflections.

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Replace The Battery In A Palm Zire 72

Batteries in electronic devices can be charged for a certain number of cycles before they lose their charging capacity. When you see that your Palm Zire 72 is no longer holding a charge, the battery needs to be replaced. Authorized technicians and service centers can replace the battery under warranty, or you can purchase a battery kit for the Palm Zire 71 or 72 and replace it yourself. With all electronic devices, make sure you take precautions handling the parts and batteries. Don't forget to back up your data before disassembly.

Instructions

1. Place the PDA face down on the cloth to protect the display. Using the T5 screwdriver, remove the two screws at the bottom and the single screw holding the mesh cover, and set aside. Remove the mesh cover and the two screws underneath it, and set aside.

2. Pry open the case using the plastic screwdriver, starting at the top and moving around the sides until the back cover can be lifted off. Make sure the back cover is still attached to the ribbon cable, and set aside (do not detach the ribbon cable).

3. Locate the silver battery case at the top of the PDA; look for a small white connector attached to two wires. Disconnect the connector by carefully pulling the connector up (you may use the plastic tweezers). Remove the battery carefully (you may use the plastic screwdriver).

4. Place the replacement battery in the same orientation as the original battery. Connect the white connector to the new battery. Do not force the pieces into place, if they are misaligned.

5. Check the position and placement of the replacement battery and connector. Position the back cover and gently press into place. Insert the two screws, and tighten with the T5 screwdriver.

6. Charge your battery completely for three hours before using.

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Canon Slr History

Canon is one of the leaders in the single lens reflex (SLR) market and has a long history of innovation with both cameras and optics. In 2009 Canon celebrated the 50th anniversary of the release of its first SLR camera. Since that release, Canon has gone on to become synonymous with sports photography. Many of Canon's innovations from its film cameras have been incorporated into its digital SLR line, which continues to offer excellent options for both the professional and amateur photographer.

Origins

Canon as a company originated in the 1930s. Canon was founded in 1933 as Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory and introduced its first camera, the Kwanon, as a prototype, in 1934. The Hansa Canon, the first 35mm camera in Japan, was released in 1935. Ironically, it came packaged with a lens made by its competitor Nikon, since Canon hadn't yet started to build its own lenses.

First SLR

The first Canon SLR, the Flex, was released in May 1959. The camera featured a breech-lock bayonet mount for its lenses and several other innovations that took hold in the 1960s. Canon followed that with the introduction of the Flex R2000 in 1960; this camera had an impressive shutter speed up to 1/2000 of a second.

Innovations

Canon introduced its F series in 1964 with the release of the FX; it had a slightly simpler mount for its lenses. The FT QL, which featured an automatic quick-load system for the film, was introduced in 1966.

Canon released its first professional-grade model, the F-1, in 1971, which provided full through-the-lens (TTL) metering. Just before the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Canon introduced a high-speed version of the F-1 that could shoot nine frames per second. The F-1 reached its apotheosis in 1984 with the release of an upgraded model for the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles that could shoot up to 14 frames per second.

In 1976, Canon introduced the use of a central processing unit (CPU) into camera technology with the release of the AE-1; this camera had a fully automatic flash system.

The EOS

Canon's EOS system, which still exists today with its digital cameras, was first released in 1987. The system offer an improved autofocus system and had a new EF (electro-focus) mount for its lenses. While innovative, it is incompatible with older Canon lenses. The first EOS Rebel camera, the Rebel XS, was released in 1993 and proved to be immensely popular with amateur photographers.

Digital SLR

Canon introduced its first proprietary digital SLR in 2000 with the release of the EOS D30. Prior to that, Canon had been co-producing digital SLRs with Kodak for five years. The company sought to improve greatly on digital with the introduction of CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) full-frame sensors, which are the same size as 35mm film, and its DIGIC (Digital Imaging Core) processor.

Current Lineup

Canon has nine cameras in its SLR lineup, from the entry-level Rebel XS to the full-featured 1Ds Mark III. The 1Ds Mark III and the 5D both have full-frame sensors. The other models use APC-S sensors; these sensors introduce a 1.5x crop factor on any lens put on the camera, so it increases telephoto while substantially decreasing wide-angle capability and reducing depth-of-field in the shot. The 5D also offers the added benefit of being able to film high-definition video, a substantial innovation when coupled with Canon's excellent lens quality.

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Moultrie Camera Problems

Moultrie makes highly rated digital game cameras. They rely on two different technologies--no-flash infrared technology and white flash technology. All the new models run on D-cell batteries and use a combination of laser, LED and infrared aiming. The built-in memory ranges from 16MB to 32MB, and they are all memory expandable. The more advanced cameras have biometric pressure readings, time lapse and built-in viewers and can connect to global positioning systems. Problems are easy to fix.

No Animals

Probably the number-one problem that comes up is that the camera takes a picture and there aren't any animals in it. There can be a number of reasons for this. One is that the camera isn't stable enough. It can move in the wind if it's mounted on a thin tree limb, for example. The camera can get tricked into taking pictures by the sun. If the camera is pointed into the sun, it can mistake the heat for that of an animal's body. Make sure the unit points up the trail rather than straight across it. so the animal will stay in the frame longer. Finally, sometimes an animal is in fact in the picture--it's just a very small animal. Look more closely and you might see it. Even a mouse can trip the camera.

Weather

Weather can be a problem for these cameras. Heat will affect the range of the infrared sensor. The cold can affect the batteries. Freezing temperatures will seriously reduce battery life.

Red Glow

The red glow you see on the infrared cameras is in fact normal. It's a kind of flash, but it's not detectable to game so don't worry about it.

Too Many Events

The device can give you an abnormal number of events in comparison the the number of images. This is normal and is because every movement is considered an event, even a movement when the flash is charging and the camera isn't capturing images.

Black Images

Check the flash settings and make sure it's set to Auto. Check the batteries, too.

Memory Card Problems

The game camera's SD card may not be compatible with other cameras. This is normal and you'll find that generally you should work keep a card specific to a device.

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Open Email Attachments On A Blackberry

Viewing email attachments on your Blackberry is a snap, as the device is extremely versatile. Blackberry supports your ability to view Office documents in Word, Excel and Powerpoint formats, PDF files with Adobe Acrobat, text and WordPerfect documents, images in BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG and TIFF formats, compressed ZIP documents and webpages in HTML. However, you will need third-party software to edit or resend documents in many of these formats.

Instructions

Open Email Attachments on a Blackberry

1. View your message list by using your track-wheel to click on "Messages" from the Home screen.

2. Check to see if an incoming email has an attachment. If so, it will have a paper clip icon next to its listing in your message list.

3. Scroll to an email that has an attachment and press the "ENTER" key to open the email.

4. Press the track-wheel while viewing the open email and select "Open Attachment."

5. Use the "Table of Contents" or "Full Contents" option to allow you to view enough information about the attachment to determine if it is supported by Blackberry. This will help ensure that you wish to retrieve it and that it is not a threat to your Blackberry security.

6. Select the "Full Contents" option and use the track-wheel to click on "Retrieve." Depending on the size and format of your incoming attachment, only part of your document may appear.

7. Scroll through the document to retrieve the rest of it.

8. Return to the main body of your message after viewing an attachment by pressing the "ESC" key. Your Blackberry server generally does not save the attachment to your device unless you have installed third-party software to edit and re-use the attachment.

9. Return to the message list to view other messages and attachments by pressing the "ESC" key again.

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Control A Light From Three Locations

If you are designing a picture shoot in a studio, it is important to control all aspects of the light. Light that is too bright or too intense can quickly ruin an excellent image. With lighting, you can control it from the sides, the back and the front of the lighting source. Taking the extra time to control every aspect of the light allows your image to reap the benefits of a well-designed photograph.

Instructions

1. Position the light source where you would like it to be. Place objects in front of the light to either reduce the intensity of the light or soften it. Wire mesh reduces the light. If you are using studio lighting, purchase wired mesh that takes down the light in measured increments. Frosted paper gels soften the light, which is good for self portraits and glass subject matter.

2. Use items to block the light from escaping around the sides of the light. With studio lighting, there are barn doors capable of doing this. Barn doors are black metal flaps that attach to the side of the lights. They can be moved and adjusted to focus the light on a specific area. This is important when you want to light a portion of your image. If you do not have barn doors, you can use any object that works well in heat and does not reflect light.

3. Cover up the rear of the light. If you have studio lighting, you do not need to worry about this. However, if you are using a lamp you may want to place foil in the back of the light. This blocks the light from escaping in the back and reflects it back toward the object you want lit.

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1972 El Camino Specifications

The 1972 Chevrolet El Camino is part of the third generation -- 1968 to 1972 -- El Camino utility sport coupe pickup. Chevrolet based the El Camino on the Chevelle's body style and the Chevelle sedan's wheelbase.

Under the Hood

The 1972 El Camino was equipped with four V8 engine options: the 165-horsepower, 350-cubic-inch V8, the 175-horsepower 350, the 240-horsepower 402 and the 270-horsepower 454. A four-speed manual or the Turbo-Hydromatic automatic transmission transmitted the power to the wheels.

Size

The 1972 El Camino shared the 116-inch wheelbase with the Chevelle four-door sedan. It measured about 201 inches long, was 75.4 inches wide and 53.3 inches tall.

Chassis

The El Camino also shared the same chassis components with the Chevelle. The front suspension was an independent wishbone system with coil springs and anti-roll bar. The rear suspension was a swing arm system with coil springs. The front brakes featured discs and the rears were servo-assisted drums.

Styling

The body of the 1972 El Camino forward from the cargo box was identical to the Chevelle, with its long hood, the Chevrolet bowtie-badged grille and wraparound turn signal lamps. General Motors took the El Camino and rebadged it the GMC Sprint for GMC truck sales.

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Use A Sekonic Light Meter

The Sekonic light meter is an industry-standard device for measuring light on film sets and photo shoots. It is equipped with a light ball that reads the light in the room and advices you on the proper exposure setting for the type of film you are shooting with. It is a very simple device to use, but it is imperative that you input the correct settings before taking a reading.

Instructions

1. Move the small inner wheel to set the device for the ISO speed of the film that you are using.

2. Line up the cine scale with the frame rate that you are shooting. This will normally be 24, but varies by whether you are shooting fast or slow motion.

3. Hold the meter at the exact spot where your subject will be, and point it toward the camera.

4. Press the center button to take the reading. The red dial below the sphere will give you a foot candle reading.

5. Move the outer dial so the triangular pointer points to the foot candle reading that you got at the top of the dial.

6. Find the red marker at the bottom of the dial, which will point to the f-stop that you should use for the measured light conditions. Veering away from this number will give you an underexposed or overexposed image.

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Convert Super 8 Films To Dvd

Your irreplaceable movies will be safer on DVD than on super 8 film.

The reasons for converting your old super 8 movies to DVD format are numerous. The digitized movies are easy to store, less likely to deteriorate over time and they can be simply shared and viewed by others. Amateurs can convert super 8 films to DVD with equipment they may already have on hand, but if the final video quality is poor they might consider having the tapes converted by a company that has the professional equipment necessary to do an expert job.

Instructions

1. Put your super 8 film into a super 8 film projector facing a projection screen. Set up the camcorder facing the projection screen.

2. Connect the audio out on the super 8 projector to the audio in on the camcorder, using an audio cable.

3. Press "Record" on the camcorder. Press "Play" on the super 8 projector. Stop the camera and the projector when the movie is finished.

4. Connect the camcorder to the computer with a firewire cable.

5. Open a video editing software such as Windows Movie Maker. Click "File," then "Capture Video." Select the camcorder that is listed as a capture device and click "Next." Enter a name for the video and click "Next." Choose the desired options (e.g. video quality). Click "Play" in the video software or on the camera, then click "Start Capture" in the video editing software. Click "Stop Capture" when finished.

6. Burn the captured video to DVD, or if your video editing software does not burn DVDs, open a program like Windows DVD Maker. Click "Add Items," then select your video clip. Click "Next." Insert a blank DVD into the disc drive. Click "Burn." Eject the DVD when finished.

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Hookup Components For Surround Sound 7 1

Trying to hook up all those audio and video components in your 7.1 surround sound system can be confusing. Many times it can be difficult to even determine where to start; there are just so many terminals and cables. Think about where you want the audio and video to go and start making connections; you'll find that it's actually simple once you've gotten organized.

Instructions

1. Take a moment to determine where your audio and video are originating and where they need to go. Check available inputs and outputs and plan your connections accordingly. You need to get your video to your TV and the audio to your speakers via the home theater receiver.

2. Before you get started making connections, note that only an HDMI cable is capable of transmitting 7.1 audio formats. Other digital audio cables, such as optical and coaxial, only support 5.1 audio. Opt for an HDMI connection whenever available to enjoy true 7.1 surround sound. Ideally, you'll want to connect each component in the system capable of utilizing a 7.1 format to an HDMI input on your receiver and then run a single HDMI cable from the receiver's output to the television to route the video there. This could be a problem if your receiver only has one HDMI input. If this is the case, you'll want to connect the component, most likely to use 7.1 formatting to this input, to probably your Blu Ray or DVD player. Many television programs, movies and music utilize a 5.1 format. This means you'll only be getting blended channels in the additional two speakers anyway, so the lack of sufficient HDMI jacks for all components shouldn't be a problem. However, you should be aware of it and plan accordingly.

3. Connect your cable or satellite receiver to your TV. If you are connecting to a high definition television, use one of the following video connections: HDMI, DVI or component video. Locate the appropriate output on the receiver and plug the cable into it, then plug it into the TV. HDMI and DVI cables use single ports while component video uses three separate terminals that are color-coded (red, blue and green). For standard definition, you could also make the connection with an S-video or composite video cable (yellow RCA cable).

4. Output the cable or satellite receiver's audio to your home theater receiver. Use a digital output for surround sound. This could be an HDMI cable, which carries both audio and video, a digital coax cable (orange jack) or an optical cable. Each connection requires a specific cable designed solely for that one connection type. Connect the appropriate output on the receiver to the input on the receiver labeled "TV" or something similar. When using HDMI for audio as well as video, connect an HDMI cable from your programming receiver to your home theater receiver's input. Run a second cable from the home theater receiver's HDMI output to the television.

5. Connect your DVD or Blu Ray player. Use an HDMI cable to allow for a full seven channels. Connect the HDMI output on your media player to the HDMI input on the home theater receiver. Be sure a second HDMI cable is connected from the receiver's output to the television. If your player doesn't have an HDMI output, you can use a digital coaxial or optical cable to connect the audio to the receiver. Just remember you won't be getting seven discrete channels and will only be able to transmit 5.1 formats. Connect video separately using component video cables.

6. Connect any music players. These players don't have video so they simply need to be connected to your home theater receiver. Use a properly labeled input and run RCA cables (red and white) or digital audio cable for each component. If you plan to use surround-sound formats with any components (some music is recorded in surround), then opt for a digital connection over RCA.

7. Connect the speakers. Connect each speaker to the labeled speaker terminals on the receiver. Each speaker has two separate terminals, one positive and one negative. Use speaker cable to connect terminals of the same polarity from the receiver to the appropriate speaker. Repeat for all seven speakers. Connect your subwoofer to the subwoofer or LFE output on the receiver using an RCA cable.

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Homemade Light Table

Just as the name implies, a light table is a "table" or box that is lit from beneath. Light tables have a number of applications. Photographers who shoot film and slides may use them to view their negatives and slides, artists can use them to quickly make tracings, and architects may use them to efficiently transfer their drafting work from one sheet of paper to another. If the cost of purchasing a light table is prohibitive for your budget, you can easily make one.

Parts and Materials

The parts for a light table are simple to identify. You need a light source from beneath the table, a box to house the light source and a clear, flat side for the top part of the table. If you desire, you can construct your table as a large workstation, or you can make it compact as a portable light box. Materials for your table would include a light source, such as a fluorescent or tungsten light fixture and bulb, 2"x4" boards and a sheet of plywood (to build a box around the light fixture), a hammer, screws, tape measure, carpenter's pencil, and saw, and an opaque sheet of plastic suitable for the working surface of the light table.

Process

To construct your table, start with the light box. Measure out the size of the workstation using your carpenter's pencil and tape measure. Then cut the plywood bottom and the plastic top to be the same size. Construct sides out of your 2" X 4" board by nailing four boards in place to form a box and then mounting the bottom to the sides with screws. Cut a hole in the side for electrical wiring, and then install the light source in the bottom of the box. Run the electrical wiring out of the box through the hole. Attach the plastic top to the box with screws. Only tighten the screws hand-tight. Should your light source need maintenance, you will remove the plastic cover to access the light source. If your box is so large that the plastic bows in the middle, reinforce the center by installing a piece of clear plastic in the center. Cut the plastic 4 inches wide, and glue it on the edges to the 2"x4" boards and the plywood bottom. At this point, if you want to create a table instead of a portable work station, you can add legs to your box by screwing 2"x2" boards to the bottom corners of the box.

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Landscape Photography Information

Landscape Photography Information

Landscape photography is the capturing on film or digital sensors the natural scenery that can be seen from a single viewpoint. This type of photography has a long history that dates back to the art form's beginnings.

Styles

There are three styles of landscape photography. Representational landscapes show the scene in its most realistic state. Abstracts use the scenery as graphic elements in the picture and the scenery is often unrecognizable. Impressionistic falls in between and gives the viewer an impression of the scenery instead of a realistic one.

History

Landscape photography dates back to the late 1800s when cameras became more portable, according to "Outdoor Photographer" magazine.

Famous Faces

Ansel Adams, who produced iconic black and white images of the American West, David Muensch, Galen Rowell and Edward Weston are some of the most notable American landscape photographers.

Fun Fact

William Henry Jackson's photographs helped lead to the creation of the National Park system, beginning with the creation of Yellowstone National Park in 1872, according to the National Park Service.

Considerations

Light is the most important part of getting a successful landscape photograph, according to "The Ultimate Guide to Digital Nature Photography." Vast scenes are best photographed within two hours after the sun rises or before sunset on clear days. Waterfalls are best photographed on cloudy, overcast or rainy days. Midday light usually leads to flat, dull images.

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Canon Ae1 Vs Al1

Released in 1976, the Canon AE-1 was the first 35 mm single-lens reflex camera to use a central processing unit, or CPU, as its primary control mechanism, making SLR photography easier for amateurs. The Canon AL-1, which Canon released in 1982, represents a further advancement in the field of amateur SLR photography. Unlike its Canon AE-1 predecessor, the Canon AL-1 includes a system for assisting the camera's focus, known as "Quick Focus."

Size Specs

Of the Canon AE-1 and Canon AL-1 cameras, the former is slightly taller, whereas the latter is slightly wider and deeper. Specifically, the AE-1 has approximate dimensions of 5.55 inches wide by 3.43 inches high by 1.870 inches deep, while the AL-1 has approximate dimensions of 5.59 inches wide by 3.41 inches high by 1.874 inches deep. Without a lens attachment, the AE-1 has an approximate weight of 20.8 oz., making it the heavier of the two cameras. The AL-1, in comparison, weighs approximately 17.3 oz. without a lens attachment.

Lens and Viewfinder

The Canon AE-1 and the Canon AL-1 are both compatible with Canon FD lenses, which allow for full-aperture metering, and Canon FL lenses, with allow for stopped-down metering. In addition, both SLR cameras use the same mechanism for holding lenses in place: a Canon breech-lock mount. For allowing users to see what they are shooting, the AE-1 and the AL-1 rely on fixed eye-level pentaprism viewfinders. These viewfinders use five-sided prisms to capture and reflect incoming light. However, while the AE-1's viewfinder allows for a 93.5-percent vertical and a 96-percent horizontal field of view, the AL-1's viewfinder allows for only a 92-percent vertical and 93-percent horizontal field of view. Field of view refers to the coverage a viewfinder can provide in comparison to the actual area of the picture the camera is capturing. A larger field of view makes it easier for a user to determine how a picture will turn out.

Magnification

Using a standard 50 mm lens the Canon AE-1 can provide a maximum magnification or "zoom" ratio of 1 to 0.86, which refers to the relationship between the shortest and longest focal length the lens is capable of. This ratio translates to a maximum optical zoom capability of 0.86x. In comparison, using a standard, 50mm lens, the Canon AL-1 can provide a slightly superior maximum magnification: 1 to 0.87. This translates to a maximum optical zoom capability of 0.87x and means that the AL-1 can provide a higher degree of magnification than its AE-1 predecessor.

Shutter Speed

The Canon AE-1 and the Canon AL-1 have identical maximum and minimum shutter speeds: 0.001 seconds maximum and 2 seconds minimum. Shutter speed is a measure of exposure time and refers to how long a camera's shutter remains open for letting in light. Faster shutter speeds are ideal for capturing fast-moving objects, but they let in less light. Slower shutter speeds, in comparison, are ideal for capturing still objects, as they let in ample light. Apart from their maximum and minimum speeds, both the AE-1 and AL-1 allow for shutter speed settings of 0.002 seconds, 0.004 seconds, 0.008 seconds, 0.0167 seconds, 0.034 seconds and 0.067 seconds. However, unlike the AL-1, the AE-1 also allows for shutter speed settings of 0.125 seconds, 0.25 seconds, 0.5 seconds and 1 second.

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Mini Dv Tapes

About Mini DV Tapes

Mini DV tapes are a storage medium for electronic media that records and plays back in a digital format. Initially developed for the professional market, specifically for television news crews, the mini DV format became a means for consumers to participate in the higher quality, yet affordable, digital camcorder market and quickly eclipsed the sales of older VHS camcorder technology. While the format is still widespread, mini DV tapes are now giving way to newer technologies such as flash drives, DVD drives and hard disk drives.

History

The digital video format was introduced to the consumer market in 1995 by a consortium of electronics manufacturers that included Panasonic, Sony and JVC as a direct competitor to the more established analog formats. Digital video, or DV, was further refined and compressed into what is now known as Mini DV, and is now the dominant format for consumer use and is also frequently used by professional broadcasters and filmmakers. Problems with interchangeability of mini DV tapes between manufacturers was solved in 1997 when a standard for lubricants was accepted.

Significance

Mini DV tapes have provided consumers with an affordable entry into the digital recording market. The tapes are considerably smaller than comparable VHS, Beta or Hi8 format tapes and are capable of storing up to 60 minutes of high quality video or 90 minutes when recording in the lower quality LP mode. Mini DV tapes also address the drop-out issues that plagued earlier analog formats making them a natural choice for video journalists. Because the cost of both mini DV tapes and digital camcorders has become extremely affordable many independent filmmakers have also embraced the format.

Types

Mini DV tapes come in to basic types, consumer and professional, but each type has variants and may be used in a variety of modes. Consumer quality mini DV tapes can be used by standard and the newer High Definition digital video camcorders. They can also be used to record audio only for high quality digital reproduction of sound. Professional applications of mini DV tape include Sony's DVCAM and Panasonic's DVCPRO formats.

Considerations

While mini DV tapes have the capability to record high quality images and sound, they are limited by their linear technology. DVD, flash drives and hard disk drives all have the advantage of random access of information, even though their compression rates frequently produce lower quality video and audio reproduction. Although there is strong legacy support for the mini DV tape format, consumers should consider that newer technologies will continue to make the format obsolete prior to purchasing a mini DV system.

Benefits

Mini DV tapes have proven to be an affordable, stable and high quality means of recording significant moments. The tapes are small for easy storage, can be easily re-recorded over and can hold an hour's worth of high quality video material. Mini DV tapes are widely accessible and tapes from different manufacturers may be successfully used with virtually any mini DV camcorder. As the format has matured the prices on both the camcorders and mini DV tapes have dropped considerably, making them an excellent choice for consumer use.

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Set A Timer On A Canon Camera

Use a timer on a Canon camera to include yourself in a picture.

If you're usually the photographer at group gatherings, but you don't appear in many pictures because you're always on the other side of the camera, put yourself in some of the pictures by using the timer that's built-in to every Canon EOS and PowerShot digital camera. You'll have 10 seconds once you set the timer to take your place and wait for the camera to snap the photo.

Instructions

1. Place the camera in a secure position so that it doesn't fall or move when you leave it to be part of the picture. Mount the camera on a tripod, if possible, for a stable mount that's also easy to use when focusing the camera.

2. Place a chair or another object to mark your place where you will be for the picture. Look through the camera and adjust it so that the picture it takes will include the entire area you want to photograph.

3. Press the "AF-DRIVE" or the "DRIVE-ISO" button on your camera. Turn the electronic input dial until the 10-second self-timer symbol appears on the screen. Don't select the 2-second timer if your camera has that option.

4. Review the instructions for your model Canon camera if you don't have an AF-DRIVE or DRIVE-ISO button to find the location of the self-timer option in the camera settings. Look for an icon of a clock with a circle at the 12:00 position and the number 10 at the 1:00 position. Select the timer so that the icon shows as enabled.

5. Press the shutter button and remove your finger without moving the camera. Remove the chair or other placeholder and take your position in the photograph. Listen for the camera to sound each second for eight seconds and then speed up for the last two seconds, after which it snaps the photo.

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Make Beats With A Free Remix

The struggle of most up-and-coming music performers is that money is almost always an issue. By being able to create your own beats for free, you will be able to lay down tracks without having to pay an overpriced music producer or outrageous studio fees.

Instructions

1. Download the Audacity program. Audacity is a free music-editing program that is open-sourced and available for download online. With Audacity, you can create sounds by mixing tempo, pitch and much more. (See the Resources section.)

2. Turn on your keyboard and set it to produce drum sounds. Use the microphone to record those sounds onto your computer as MP3 files. Now you have basic sounds to manipulate with Audacity.

3. Transfer the recorded sound files into Audacity. Depending on exactly what you want your beats to sound like, you may also want to look for free MP3 sound effects on the Internet to use (see Resources).

4. Mix your beats. By using Audacity you can tweak your beats any way you like as well as remix the ending music score. You have total artistic control.

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Compare Mini Hd Camcorders

HD camcorders feature high-quality recording and are compatible with HD televisions, but some camcorders are better than others and knowing what to look for will help you choose the best HD camera when shopping.

Size

The small size of Mini HD camcorders may hinder some features, so see how much optical zoom the camcorder has. The more zoom the better, because it will be a better lens and you can do more with the camcorder.

Types

Choose a media type that suits your needs. With expandable media such as SD cards, you can store as much footage as you want with multiple cards, but a hard drive-based camera limits your recording time. Media such as tapes and mini DVDs are outdated compared with newer technology.

LCD Screen

Large LCD screens make recording and viewing footage a lot easier. A screen that rotates more than 200 degrees makes reverse shots easy and can avoid sunlight glare when taping outside.

Considerations

See how much you can expand your mini HD camcorder use. Check if it is tripod ready, allows extensions for lighting and microphones, or if it can output to computers and televisions using HD and standard cables.

Misconceptions

Just because it is labeled HD, does not mean it will give you the best quality. Look for three CCD lenses and large lenses, and avoid any cameras with pin-hole or dime-sized lenses because the quality is often fuzzy and lacks any true focus ability.

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Take A Good Tonal Black & White With A Canon 50d

With a Canon 50D D-SLR, you can easily switch from taking black and white photos to taking color photos with a quick navigation of the menu settings. While the standard black and white setting works well, making your black and white shot pop out more requires a deeper understanding of the camera settings and how filters work in black and white photography. With some subtle changes, you can create stunning images.

Instructions

1. Press the picture style select button (the second from the right under the LCD screen), then rotate the quick command wheel on the back of the camera next to the LCD screen to the right to scroll down to picture style, then select monochrome, and press to set to store the value.

2. Apply the yellow filter to darken overly bright blue skies by pressing the info button from the picture style menu with monochrome selected, then using the quick command dial to select yellow, and pressing set to store the value.

3. Apply the red filter to darken greens by pressing the info button after selecting monochrome, then using the quick command dial to select red and pressing set to store the value.

4. Use the green filter to lighten blues and greens slightly while significantly darkening oranges and reds; this filter can be used to great effect in desert landscape shots.

5. Use the orange filter to darken blues dramatically while lightening landscape colors like orange and red.

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Palm Keyboard Troubleshooting

The Palm portable keyboard is a compact, easy-to-read tool to enter data into the Palm. If you find the keypad on the Palm too small and fiddly, you can use the portable keyboard to type text and special characters. You can travel anywhere with a keyboard for your hand-held Palm. All you need is good eyesight to see the Palm's screen. Here are some steps to follow if you run into problems getting results with the keyboard.

Power

If you've been examining the keyboard trying to figure out where to put the batteries, stop your search. The keyboard doesn't take batteries. It draws a low amount of power from the hand-held Palm. This means your Palm needs to be connected to the keyboard.

Attaching the Hand-held

If you're having trouble attaching the Palm to the keyboard, verify that you've got the right keyboard for your device. The keyboard is available in a number of versions depending on your Palm model. The keyboard packaging should explain which Palm it's compatible with.

Unable to Perform a HotSync

Although there is a connector for the hand-held to rest in while it communicates with the keyboard, it isn't the same kind of connector as the cradle you use to HotSync. You can't HotSync through the keyboard. Enter the data you need using the keyboard, then remove the hand-held from the keyboard and place it in the HotSync cradle. Then you can press the HotSync button and finish that operation.

International Characters

The keyboard is nationally generic. If you write in a language that uses international characters, the entry method is more complicated. There are two ways you can enter an international character. You can use the function key (Fn) in combination with another key using an extended character set, which you'll find in the instruction book (see References below); a German umlaut, for example, is Function plus Semicolon. Or you can use the Alt key; press and hold it, and the next key you press produces the character. See the handheld's on-screen keyboard for details.

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Unlock A Nextel I710

Most cell phone companies lock the phone so a different SIM card cannot be used in it, which would allow the phone to be used with a different network carrier. Unlocking your mobile phone can be advantageous because you could use it with any phone carrier you wish. This can be useful when traveling abroad or if you are planning on selling your cell phone. The Nextel i710, manufactured by Motorola, can be unlocked by entering an unlock code. The code can be obtained a few different ways.

Instructions

1. Obtain the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number of your Nextel i710 phone. You can get this number by entering "*#06#" on the key pad and pushing send. The IMEI number will then appear on the phone's display panel.

2. Call your network provider's customer service department. Ask for your cell phone to be unlocked. Explain to the representative the type of phone, model number, IMEI number and email address. The representative will then email you an unlock code. If the customer service representative declines to provide you with an unlock code, you will have to pay for it from a third-party code provider.

3. Go to a website that provides unlock codes for the Motorola i710. (See Resources.) Provide the brand as Motorola and the model as i710. Enter the state of the network carrier and the country you live in on the website. Type the IMEI code of your cell phone. Follow the directions provided on the website to have the unlock code emailed to you. You will most likely have to pay a fee for this service. Follow the procedure directed on the website to have the unlock code emailed to you.

4. Turn the power off on the phone and slide off the battery cover from the back. Pull out the battery and take out the SIM card. Put the battery back in and power on the cell phone. Follow the unlock code provider's instructions in your email to type in the code on the phone.

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Camera Lens Release Definition

The camera lens-release button is responsible for unlocking the lens from the camera body for removal.

The lens-release button on a single lens reflex (SLR) camera is a structural component in the camera body itself. The button is responsible for releasing the lens from the body to facilitate removal. All SLR cameras regardless of the make or model are equipped with a lens-release button.

Lens-Release Button

The lens-release button is usually located on the front left-hand side of the camera body (from photographer's perspective) right next to the lens mount. It is generally either black or white depending on the camera model and make and has the singular purpose of releasing the lens from the camera body. When the button is pressed, the lens is released and can be removed by twisting out of place. The purpose of removing a lens is either to change to an alternate lens or to clean the lens or camera body elements.

Lens Mount

The lens mount is the metal ring attached to the front of the camera body that the lens "snaps" or slides into. The ring contains a specific pattern of grooves; therefore, in order to attach the lens, it has to be lined up at the right position in order to slide into the grooves. On digital single-lens reflex cameras (DSLRs) the lens mount contains an electronic connector that transfers the information on the lens to the camera for the photographer to view. When the lens-release button is pressed, a small locking element in the lens mount retracts, allowing it to come free.

History

The first SLR cameras featuring a one-button, one-twist lens release (and lens attachment) appeared in 1977. Prior to 1977, removing and attaching a lens to a camera body was a bit more complicated. To properly attach the lens, the exterior aperture prong would have to be rotated to fit the greatest aperture setting and then adjusted to the lowest. All post-1977 cameras are more user friendly with fast removal and fast attachment lens mounts.

Lens Compatibility

Most camera brands (such as Nikon and Cannon) build all of their lenses to be compatible with any model camera body. Meaning, it is possible for a 1968 Nikon camera lens to fit the body of a newer Nikon DSLR body and work. The lens release button in this case would function the same way as with a modern lens.

Reattaching the Lens

After the lens is released, in order to reattach it you must line up the small red or white dots visible on both the lens mount and the lens itself in order to properly connect it. Once the dots are lined up, the lens is gently pushed inward and twisted to the right (photographer's right) until it is secured by an audible "click."

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Send A Nextel Page

A Nextel phone must have a SIM card to work properly.

Sending a page to a Nextel user lets you get in touch with them even when they cannot answer their phone or read an email. Pages sent to Nextel phones are pushed through to the devices as text messages, and an audible message alert is played if the user's ringer is turned on. Before Sprint and Nextel merged, pages were available only to users with Nextel premium paging service. However, as of August 2010, paging is available to all Nextel users in addition to subscribers with iDEN series phones on the Boost Mobile network.

Instructions

1. Launch your email client, or log into a web-based email service. You can also send the email from another smartphone, provided it is synced with an email account.

2. Click the "Compose" or "New" button to start writing a new message.

3. Address the email to "number@page.nextel.com," where "number" is replaced with the 10-digit phone number of the Nextel subscriber. Note that the "number@page.nextel.com" format can also be used to page Boost Mobile users with iDEN series phones, as they also run on the Nextel national network.

4. Compose the message in your email client or web-based email system. If the page message is longer than 160 characters, it is broken up into multiple messages. Also, be sure to include return contact information in your page because Nextel pages are delivered without any return email address or phone number information.

5. Click the "Send" button in your email message to forward the page to a Nextel or Boost Mobile user.

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Wire A Speaker Amp

The speaker amp, often simply called the amplifier, is the essential foundation of a home audio system. The amplifier takes the music from your turntable, CD player, or other source, and boosts the power so that the speakers can be driven. Wiring, or connecting, the amplifier properly is necessary if you want to enjoy the best possible sound from your system.

Instructions

1. Connect your musical sources to the amplifier. Amplifiers have a set of inputs on the back that allow you to hook up sources such as CD players. These inputs are almost invariably RCA plugs. Some amplifiers will use proprietary connectors, but this is unusual. Examine the back panel of the amplifier, and you'll find the input jacks labeled for their application -- for example, "CD," or "Tape." Connect an RCA patch cable between the outputs of your source and the inputs of the amplifier. If you're connecting a turntable, only use the "phono" input -- turntables operate at a much lower voltage than the other sources, and the phono input is designed for this application only.

2. Connect speaker wire to the speaker output terminals. Your amplifier will have at least one set of stereo speaker outputs (positive and negative, for right and left channels). In a typical stereo setup, where you're using two speakers, connect the right output to the right speaker, and the left to the left. Strip the insulation from the ends of your speaker wires, so that each wire has 3/8 inch of bare wire exposed. For the right speaker, unscrew the positive terminal of the right speaker output, slip the bare wire of the positive lead in and tighten down. Then unscrew the negative terminal of the right speaker ouput, slip the bare wire of the negative lead in and tighten. Repeat this for the left speaker outputs.

3. Connect the corresponding ends of your speaker wires to the speakers in your system--positive lead to positive terminal, and negative to negative. The terminals will operate in much the same fashion as the amplifier terminals did.

4. Plug the receiver into a 110-volt wall socket for power. Your amp wiring is completed.

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Use A Nikon N90 Camera

The Nikon N90/F90 is a great all around camera that is still around by popular demand.

The Nikon N90 camera is an underrated 35mm film camera that came out in the mid-1990s. While the N90 is no longer in production, there is still a strong following in the photography community for this film SLR style camera. Learning use this camera to its fullest potential is a task that takes experience. A general overview guide is provided here to get your started.

Instructions

1. Take off the lens cap and slide one of the lenses into place on the camera body. Remove the lens cap on the lens as well. Turn the camera on by pushing the "Power" button on the upper right hand side of the camera body.

2. Load film in the camera by flipping the switch at the bottom of the camera body and allowing the back to fall open. Insert a roll of film into the left side of the body and then pull a 4 to 5-inch piece of film across the aperture and secure it in the teeth of the retrieval winding rod on the right side of the camera body.

3. Close the back of the camera and choose the mode you want to shoot in. "Auto" mode is probably what you will want to start out with as a budding photographer. Some of the other modes you can experiment with are: portrait, portrait with red-eye reduction, landscape, silhouette, sport, close-up, aperture priority and shutter priority. Each of these modes is explained in the camera manual and applies to different environmental conditions.

4. Look through the view finder and slightly depress the shutter release button. The camera will automatically focus on an object in your field of view be it middle, sides or total focus (this can be changed by depressing the "Focus" button and turning the knurled wheel on top of the camera).

5. When you have your subject focused, depress the shutter release fully to take the picture. Experiment with different aperture and shutter settings by using the links in Resources below as guidelines. Change the camera settings by depressing the appropriate button and turning the knurled knob at the top of the camera body.

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Magellan Gps Won'T Initialize

Magellan is a company that manufactures GPS units. If a GPS unit won't initialize, or power on, troubleshooting the unit can help you determine the cause of the problem. Common problems include dead or uncharged batteries, defective power cords, or a short or problem in the unit. Unfortunately, Magellan GPS units cannot easily be opened, and fixing internal problems or replacing batteries is difficult. Magellan recommends repairs be conducted only by authorized service centers. Using an unauthorized service center can void your warranty.

Instructions

1. Insert the circular end of the power adapter into the Magellan adapter outlet.

2. Plug the opposite end of the power adapter into a vehicle cigarette lighter outlet. Turn the car on.

3. Press and hold down the "Power" button until the Magellan GPS unit turns on. If the unit turns on, skip ahead to Step 6. If the unit does not turn on, proceed to Step 4.

4. Remove the Magellan GPS from the charging unit. Plug the USB cable into the mini USB port on the unit. Insert the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on a computer. Turn the computer on.

5. Press and hold down the "Power" button until the Magellan GPS unit turns on. If the unit turns on, proceed to Step 6. If the unit does not turn on, there may be a short in the unit. Take the unit to an authorized Magellan repair center. If the unit does turn on using the USB port and cable, either the power adapter cord or power adapter outlet is faulty. It's easiest to purchase a new power adapter cord and attempt to power on the device with the new cord. If the device powers on with a new cord, the other one was not working correctly. If the unit does not power on with a new power adapter cord, the power adapter outlet is faulty and should be repaired at a Magellan authorized repair center.

6. Press and hold down the "Power" button until the Magellan unit turns off. Allow the battery to fully charge. This process can take up to four hours, if the battery is completely drained.

7. Remove the GPS unit from the power cord. Hold down the "Power" button until the unit turns on. If the unit will not turn on, or initialize, the battery is dead and needs to be replaced.

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Build Robby The Robot

The movie Forbidden Planet is considered a classic by all fans of science fiction, and nothing in it stands out more than Robby the Robot. He was the first in a long line of movie robots that were either benign or evil -- but either way, they were cool. This article will tell you assemble Robby the Robot from the Polar Lights model kit while adding your own lighting effects.

Instructions

Preparing to Build the Model

1. Open the box and remove the contents.

2. Clip the model pieces from the trees.

3. Use your dremel tool with sanding attachment to remove the stem remnants from the pieces to make them flat.

4. Glue the solid pieces together first, including the arms, legs and torso.

5. Use your dremel to sand down any edges that are bumpy when the cement has dried.

6. Fill cracks and gaps with cement.

Serting up for Lighting

7. Determine where you want lights to go on the kit.

8. Drill holes where you would like the lights to shine through.

9. Follow the directions that came with your lighting kit to ensure perfect operation and handling.

10. Paint your fiber-optic strands in the colors you feel will best fit the model.

11. Cut strands to the lengths you need.

12. Feed strands through the drilled holes and make sure they are where you want them to be; then remove them.

Final Painting, Adding Lights and Assembling

13. Paint your pieces with satin black model paint. Let dry and add another coat if needed.

14. Thread your fiber-optic strands where you need them to be, leaving a small amount out of the hole.

15. Paint a small amount of super glue onto the strands of fiber-optic filament, just below the tips.

16. Pull the fiber-optic strands until they meet up flush with the hole.

17.Attach the legs and arms to the body with model cement.

18. Paint the accessories as you like.

19. Glue the accessories onto the finished robot when dry.

20. Use the dremel sander to remove unwanted paint or marks, and touch up with more paint or filler as needed.

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