Cabal is a free, multiplayer role-playing game with quests and missions that create engaging plots for the players. To play the game, you must first download its installer files. Attempting to do this on a slow Internet connection is difficult, as the time required to finish the download is dependent on the speed of the connection. There are things you can do to ensure optimum download speed.
Instructions
1. Upgrade your Internet package. For instance, if you're currently on a dialup, upgrade to DSL or cable Internet that offers higher speeds. Internet connections with higher bandwidth rates will help you get maximum download speed for the game.
2. Download a speed optimization software such as Free Download Manager, Download Accelerator Plus or Internet Download Manager (see Resources). These programs concentrate all available bandwidth on a single task, which means quicker download speeds. By installing any of one these, you will be able to download Cabal much faster.
3. Stop other activities on the Internet. When you are multitasking, your bandwidth is distributed among all the activities and the result is less bandwidth for each task. If you stop multitasking, all the bandwidth will be allocated for downloading Cabal.
Mobile satellite communications relates to a system using satellites orbiting the Earth with mobile terminals allowing communications around the world.
Satellites
Communications satellites receive, amplify and redirect signals sent from transmitters on Earth over radiofrequencies. Communication satellites process up to 155 million bits of information per second, including voice and data messages and more complex video and Internet information.
Uses
Mobile communication systems are used to provide communications for the transportation industry, with mobile satellite communications terminals found on ships and airplanes. Satellite telephones also are a form of mobile satellite communication, allowing telephone service anywhere in the world.
Orbit
Mobile communications satellites circle the Earth in a variety of orbits from high to low. High orbit satellites match the rotation of the Earth and appear stationary above the planet. Each satellite is equipped with up to 72 transponders to receive and redirect radio signals.
The short-lived Canon Speedlite 420EZ camera flash was produced from 1987 until 1989. The flash differs from Canon's newer 420EX flash, though it was considered a top-of-the-line model when it was introduced.
Features
The 420EZ can swivel and tilt, and it also has a zooming flash head that will internally adjust to the focal length of any shot. The zoom range is 24 mm to 80 mm, with stops at 24, 28, 35, 50, 70 and 80 mm.
Function
You can use manual control over the flash output and the unit's built-in controls boast a power range from 1 to 1/32. The flash is not compatible with digital cameras but does support A-TTL and TTL automated flash metering with compatible film cameras.
Considerations
Canon's 420EZ does support second-curtain synchronization through a control on the back panel, which also features an LCD. The stroboscopic flash has a range of 1 Hz to 5 Hz, the unit has a Save Energy mode and it weighs 350g. The flash runs on four, non-lithium, AA batteries.
The JVC GZ HD7 is a high-end, high-definition video camcorder. The device features a large, optical zoom and the improved color quality of 3CCD. The JVC camcorder records directly onto a built-in hard drive, so it is important to properly connect the camera to a computer in order to upload the videos to the system. However, if there is an issue with the connection, you need to troubleshoot the situation before you can upload.
Instructions
1. Look over your computer for a FireWire cable connection. This looks similar to a USB data port, only one end is slightly curved with a "Y" icon next to it. FireWire is the best option for connecting the camera to the computer as it supports a higher data transfer rate.
2. Check the connection running from the JVC GZ HD7 to the computer. If either cable is not connected completely, the video is not going to reach the system correctly.
3. Power on the video camera and set it to "Playback." If the camera is set to "Off" or "Record," the computer may be unable to import the contents from the video camera.
4. Expect long export times when using a USB data cable. Due to the large size of the HD files, it may take several hours to completely export the contents of the JVC GZ HD7 to the computer.
It used to be that when you got a new cell phone, your first step would be to transfer all of the numbers from your old phone to your new one by typing all of the names and numbers in by hand. Many of today's phones, however, have a subscriber identity module (SIM) card in them, which allows you to store contacts from your phone onto the card and transfer them to a new phone.
Instructions
Transferring Numbers to a Nokia 6555
1. Press the center select key to access your phone's main menu. The center select key is located in the middle of the phone, above the number keys and below the phone's screen.
2. Use the navigation keys, the circular key that surrounds the center select key, to scroll down to your address book and press the center select key again.
3. Scroll down to "Copy contacts" and press the center select key.
4. Scroll to "From phone to SChip" and press the center select key.
5. Press the center select key again to choose "Yes" when the phone asks you to copy contacts.
Transferring Numbers to a Motorola RAZR V3xx
6. Press the center select key, which is located in the middle of the keypad between the phone's screen and number pad. This will take you to the phone's main menu.
7. Use the navigation key to scroll down to "Address Book" and press the center select key to select it.
8. Scroll down to "Options" and press the center select key.
9. Scroll down to "Select multiple to" and press the center select key.
10. Scroll down to "Copy phone to SIM" and press the center select key. The amount of time it takes to copy the contacts is dependent on how many contacts you're copying to the SIM card.
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Silver gelatin photographs have been produced since the 1840s.
Before the "color revolution" in photography, almost all photographs (including snapshots) were gelatin silver prints. These types of photographs exploited the reaction that occurs between silver salts and light to print images from film onto specially treated paper. This process was widely adopted in the 1890s and remained popular, especially in art photography, until film photography was largely replaced by digital photography.
Layers
There are four layers that make up a silver gelatin photo print. There is a paper base on the bottom, made of rags originally, but made of wood pulp after World War I. On top of that is a "baryta," which is a white coating made of barium sulfate suspended in gelatin. Above that is a gelatin binder that holds silver particles. And on top is a hardened gelatin layer, called the overcoat (or supercoat or topcoat), that protects the print surface.
Silver
The silver that is present in a silver gelatin print is in silver salt particles of about 0.5 micrometers in diameter. The paper appears to be white, but when light reacts with the silver salt particles, each bit of silver turns into a dark speck. All of the dark specks create an image when light is filtered through photographic film onto the photographic paper. The paper is then rinsed clean of the silver particles that did not react with light.
Gels
Gelatin is used in these prints because it both protects the photographs when dry, and swells when immersed in developing chemicals. This allows the silver to react with the developers when the artist chooses, and then stop reacting when the photograph is no longer exposed to developer. Gelatin is an organic substance, made from animal skin and bones.
Baryta
The baryta layer that sits between the silver gel and the paper base is only present to provide a smooth white surface. In art photography, the baryta layer can have added dyes to bring out certain colors. It can also have an embossed surface to provide an additional layer of texture to the print.
Black & White Film
When taking a picture on black and white film, the image is an inverse of the image that will be printed. The parts of the image that are especially dark will not allow light to pass through the film, and so light will not fall on the photographic paper. Black and white film is an important part of producing silver gelatin photographs because it allows for sharper resolution in the images than other types of film.
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Safety goggles are used to protect the eyes of the wearer during activities where eye injury is a risk. From inexpensive home improvement store plastic models, to prescription goggles such as bifocal models, safety glasses minimize injury risks during activities including sports, woodworking and some types of art like sculpting or metalworking, and while on the job in industries like construction.
Benefits
In the workshop, safety goggles allow the user to handle high speed equipment like band saws, scroll saws or table saws while ensuring flying debris does not reach the eyes or sensitive areas around the eyes.
When to Wear
To be entirely effective, safety goggles or glasses should be placed over the eyes prior to beginning a project or handling equipment, and should remain on the face during the entire time equipment is used.
At School
Safety glasses not only protect from flying hard debris, they are used in classrooms during science experiments, such as in chemistry labs, to protect the eyes from material that can get into the air (see Resources).
Around the House
Safety goggles have a wide range of household uses, including during home improvement jobs and while using household cleaning solutions.
On the Job
Safety goggles or prescription safety glasses can be part of the tool kit for many professionals, including in the construction trades (e.g. welders), on assembly lines, and in military and law enforcement careers.
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For the first half-century of the medium, almost all televisions were analog televisions. But as of 2009, they have now largely been replaced by digital TVs, which can pick up the digital signals that all U.S. stations started broadcasting this year. Some of the most telling differences between the two lie in the screens.
Pixels
Analog TVs include 525 lines of pixels, only 480 of which are visible. Digital TVs can hold far more pixels--up to 1080 lines in some cases.
Clarity
The increased number of pixels on digital screens means they can broadcast in high definition, which analog screens can't.
Size
The clarity of digital screens means that they can be much larger than analog screens.
Bulk
Most analog screens use a cathode ray tube to create the image, making them very boxy. Many digital screens are much thinner, allowing them to be placed in a room more readily.
Signal
Unlike analog TVs, whose picture is affected by a weak broadcast signal, digital TVs produce the same picture quality no matter how strong the signal is.
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Scanning slides to digital can preserve them from further degradation.
If you want to use your 35 mm slides on your computer, you will have convert them to digital files. Most photo specialty shops offer slide conversion services, but if you wan to save money and have the time, it may be better to do it yourself.
Instructions
1. Connect your scanner to your computer and use the install CD to install drivers for the scanner. A negative scanner is the best option and will give you the highest quality, but they can be expensive. Flatbed scanners are more affordable, and several models have attachments that help you scan several slides or negatives at time.
2. Take the first slide you want to scan and use the bulb blower to blow any dust off before scanning it.
3. Place the slide in the scanner. Open the slide scanning program or photo-editing program and scan the slide into your computer. After scanning, click "Save as" and name the file. Create a storage folder for it.
4. Repeat the scanning process for each slide, saving it to the same folder.
5. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder where the slide images are stored.
6. Insert a blank CD into your CD recorder and drag your folder full of slides onto the drive letter for the CD drive in Explorer.
7. Click the drive letter for the CD drive and burn the folder with the images to the CD.
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An online conference allows employees from different locations to exchange ideas in real-time.
An online conference is a virtual meeting among different members of a company or work project who will join the meeting without being present in the same room. By logging into an Internet-based conference service, or simply using a webcam and instant messaging, team members can exchange information and work on documents together in real-time. Modern online conferencing saves companies money on airline tickets and hotel conference rooms. Online conferences allow employees to freely exchange ideas with each other at the click of a mouse, whether they are at home, in the office or on the road.
Instructions
1. Plan details of the meeting in advance. E-mail participants with the meeting start time. If callers reside in different time zones, inform the participants that the call coordinator's time zone governs the call-in hour. For example, if the online meeting supervisor is located in New York, the start time should be listed as 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Meeting participants in Los Angeles will then note that their start time is 7 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST).
2. Encourage meeting participants to use a wired connection to access the Internet, if their wireless connection is unreliable. Wireless connections tend to waver, especially during lengthy meetings, and key points may be missed. Let participants know that they will need to use a headset microphone that cancels background noise and allows them to fully concentrate on the meeting.
3. Contact a company that hosts online conference calls. PC Magazine recommends DimDim, an online web conferencing service that offers free basic meetings for up to 10 people with one-way video. With this service you can use a "White Board", similar to a PowerPoint presentation, to work on new documents live. DimDim offers Paid Pro and Webinar plans for fixed fees, with room for up to 1,000 people in a video chat room. GoToMeeting audio-only conferencing offers a free 30-day trial, and features drawing tools, the ability to share documents and scheduling options that can be integrated with Microsoft Outlook. Cisco Webex allows all users, up to 25 in a session, to share documents and write notes in real-time, and the software can be accessed from any platform -- Mac, PC, Linux and even Web-enabled smart phones. Record Webex meetings for later viewing.
4. Instruct the meeting supervisor to log into the meeting and prepare the agenda in advance. Use an electronic "sign-in" sheet to keep track of who logs in to the meeting and when.
5. Follow the meeting plan and don't get sidetracked. Occasionally, an important point may come up and delay the next subject on the agenda. As long as discussions focus on business, getting "off track" is fine provided it doesn't go on too long.
6. Engage all members in the conversation. Some people are naturally more talkative than others, but always ask if quieter participants have something to add.
7. Record the meeting. Email copies of it to participants so they can review the ideas discussed and apply them to current and future projects.
Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632 to 1723) was a Dutch cloth merchant who made literally hundreds of microscopes. Although compound lenses were invented at that time, they were not yet perfected, and so Leeuwenhoek's microscopes all worked based on a more simple magnification system. Leeuwenhoek's skill as a lens grinder was essential to the success of his microscopes and enabled him to make what were essentially glorified magnifying glasses that could magnify an object up to more than 100 times.
The Basic Leeuwenhoek Microscope
The standard Leeuwenhoek Microscope is composed of four parts: a small lens to magnify the object, a spike to hold the object in front of the lens (and rotate it if need be), a screw to adjust the position of the object and a large base plate to hold it all together. The object is impaled upon the spike, and the screws are used to rotate the object and move it closer to or farther from the lens.
How It Works
The object is held firmly in place behind the lens, which creates a virtual image of the object that is larger than the actual object. By placing the object closer to the convex lens than the actual focal length of the lens, the object becomes closer than the intended focus, and thus appears larger in the image created in the lens.
The skewered object, in the case of the Leeuwenhoek Microscope, is held firmly in place behind the lens closer than the focal point of that convex lens. However, since each individual has a different focal length, an adjustment screw is provided to vary the distance between object and lens to make sure that optimum magnification can be achieved.
For information on making your own Leeuwenhoek Microscope, see Resources below.
Canon and Nikon make digital cameras in point-and-shoot varieties, plus more professional and heavier SLR (single-lens reflex) varieties. But these two prominent camera brand names have so many cameras on the market with myriad features that it can get overwhelming trying to choose one. Choosing one comes down to what you want to do as a casual or professional photographer.
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
According to Bestinclass.com, the point-and-shoot Canon PowerShot SX210 IS digital camera gives you just about everything in compact form. The lens on it is considerably good for a point-and-shoot camera because of a 14x lens that can go from 28 mm all the way up to a wide 329 mm. A lens like this makes it ideal for scenic photography.
As with many point-and-shoots, it also provides automatic settings that adjust for amateur photographers wanting a perfect shot. However, one of the most impressive features on this camera is that it allows a manual setting so you can adjust all settings yourself. Bestinclass.com says that it's rare to find this in a point-and-shoot camera. It also takes high-definition video with the convenience of a "Record" button right on the back of the camera. As of October 2010, the price runs from $199 to $249.
Canon EOS Rebel T2i
For the entry-level SLR side of Canon's digital camera, Bestinclass.com says the Canon EOS Rebel T2i will give you stunning features. While it does cost from $849 to $899, as most SLR cameras do, some of the features are equivalent to ones seen on other SLR models that are more expensive. In addition to a lighter weight than most other SLR cameras, it carries over some features from a prior edition called the 7D. One of the best features is exposure analysis that automatically gives you the best exposure possible in any setting. The camera also has a faster processing time after a picture is taken. Also, the camera can record HD video in 1,920 by 1,080 resolution.
Nikon Coolpix S220 and S3000
The Coolpix line of Nikon point-and-shoot cameras has been around a while. And camerareviewgeek.com says that the S220 model was one of the best-selling models in Europe during 2009. The S220 provided many of the usual features Nikon's Coolpix cameras have, such as a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, 10 megapixels of resolution, a 3x zoom lens, image stabilization and scene selection for automatic settings.
In 2010, the S3000 models came out and upgraded to 12 megapixels of resolution, a 4x zoom lens and slightly bigger 2.7-inch LCD monitor. Coolpix cameras are an excellent way for an amateur photographer to get started in photography and are priced from $150 to $200. They come in a wide variety of colors.
Nikon D7000 Digital SLR
One of the best-selling models in Nikon's SLR line as of September 2010 is the D7000, which comes equipped with 16.2 megapixels of resolution. Nikon touts this as pleasing the most demanding photographer with a new sensor that allows exceptional photography in low-light situations. It also offers what Nikon calls a groundbreaking 3D Matrix Metering System that provides up to 2,016 pixels for clarity. As with most other SLR cameras, it gives full 1080p HD video capability. The price for this model runs high at $1,279.95 for the body and up to $1,600 when bought with a kit containing various lenses.
Cleaning an ink-jet printer can solve minor problems, maintain print quality, and prolong periods between professional cleanings. Thin white lines across printouts indicate that the ink nozzles need to be cleaned.
Instructions
Cleaning the Outer Case
1. Collect the supplies you need: a soft cloth and cleaning fluid made for plastic. (Water is fine in most cases.)
2. Check the printer manual. If the manufacturer has provided specific instructions, follow them.
3. Turn off the printer.
4. Dampen the cloth with water or cleaning fluid.
5. Wipe the outside of the printer, making sure that no fluid gets inside.
Cleaning Cartridges or Ink Nozzles
6. Use the cleaning buttons on your printer if it has them.
7. Initiate cleaning through the printer software.
8. Open the printer software by double-clicking on a printer icon or opening a document and then selecting Print from the File menu.
9. Click a button labeled Options, Troubleshooting, Clean Print Cartridges, Toolbox, Printer Utilities or something similar. (This varies by manufacturer.)
10. Click a button labeled Head Cleaning, Run Nozzle Check, Clean Print Cartridges or something similar to begin the process.
11. Follow the instructions on your screen.
12. Repeat the cleaning process if the results aren't satisfactory.
13. Go to your printer manufacturer's Web site for detailed instructions on manual cartridge cleaning and interior cleaning.
If you're traveling to Europe, you'll want a photographic record of your journey. Hostels offer inexpensive accommodations if you are traveling within a budget--but you may be sharing living space with other travelers, so the security of your camera becomes an issue. Follow these steps to keep your camera safe for travel to European hostels.
Instructions
1. Carry it on board. Pack your digital camera and other electronics in a carry-on bag that goes with you on the airplane. This is not just a good security measure; it also protects your delicate gear from rough baggage handlers.
2. Protect the camera. Store it in a padded camera case when not in use.
3. Use anti-theft devices. Place the camera in a wire mesh anti-theft travel backpack, such as the gear manufactured by Pacsafe. These types of bags are built with wires inside the fabric to resist slashing with a knife or razor blade.
4. Lock it up. Secure the bag to a bed frame, a wall heater or other immovable object with a steel cable and combination lock if you are leaving the hostel for a night on the town and don't want to bring along your digital camera.
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Volkswagen placed its 1.9-liter turbocharged direct injection (TDI) engine in several different models throughout the 1990s and 2000s---primarily the Golf and Jetta. The TDI engine underwent one upgrade in 2003, when it received a pump-style fuel injection system. Volkswagen eliminated the 1.9-liter engine in 2007. The TDI name returned in 2009, however, with the 2.0 TDI in the Jetta.
Horsepower
From 1996 through 2003, the 1.9-liter TDI created 90 horsepower (hp) at 3,750 revolutions per minute (rpm). In 2004, Volkswagen tweaked the fuel injection system, after which the 1.9-liter TDI produced 100 hp at 4,000 rpm.
Torque
From 1996 through 2003 the 1.9 TDI produced 155 foot-lbs. of torque at 1,900 rpm. In 2004, the torque jumped to 177 foot-lbs. at 1,800 rpm. It remained there until the engine's discontinuation after the 2006 model year.
Economy
The engine's fuel economy varied slightly, depending on the vehicle in which Volkswagen installed it. It got 32 to 41 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 41 to 49 mpg on the highway.
Configuration
Though output ratings and economy ratings varied throughout the years, the engine's basic configuration remained unchanged. It had a bore (cylinder width) of 3.16 inches and a stroke (piston travel inside the cylinder) of 3.76-inches. The engine had a total displacement of 1,896 cubic centimeters (cc). It had a 19-to-1 compression ratio and eight valves per cylinder. It was an overhead valve (OHV), four-cylinder diesel engine.
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Toslink, also known as fiber-optic audio cabling, provides consumers with the best solution for carrying high-quality audio signals. But a Toslink connection is only valuable if your primary audio/video components support the connection. Toslink can actually hinder your setup, if you only have one audio/video component that supports the connection. But with the help of a Toslink-to-analog converter box, you can connect your fiber-optic-based components to analog devices.
Instructions
1. Connect one side of your Toslink cable to the "Optical" port on your Toslink to Analog convert box. Plug the opposite end of the Toslink cable into the "Optical Out" port on your source device.
2. Plug the red and white ends on one side of an RCA audio cable, into the matching red and white "RCA" ports on the Toslink-to-analog converter box. Match the red and white connectors on the opposite end of the cable into the red and white "Audio In" ports on your destination device.
3. Plug the barrel connector end of the Toslink-to-analog converter box's power adapter into the converter's "Power" port. Plug the power adapter's transformer into a power outlet.
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Panasonic's RR-US395 voice recorder device includes the Voice Editing software for uploading and manipulating recordings on a Windows PC. While the software does not natively support Windows Vista, Panasonic offers an update that provides compatibility.
Software Requirements
The installation disc included with the RR-US395 is compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Home and Professional but does not support Windows Vista. In order to use the program with Vista, first install the software from the disc, then run a downloadable update.
Update
A free update adds Windows Vista compatibility to the Voice Editing software. Download the update from Panasonic's website and run the file on a Vista system with Voice Editing already installed. Follow the instructions to update and automatically launch the program. Panasonic does not guarantee proper operation with the 64 bit version of the operating system.
Instructions
To use the software with Windows Vista, open it from the "All Programs/Voice Editing" folder in the "Start" menu. Connect the voice recorder using the included USB cable to begin data transfer.
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The polarized lenses in 3D glasses only allow certain wavelengths of light to travel to your eye. When two synchronized projectors project the same image at a different polarization onto the screen, the glasses give an illusion of the eye-popping 3D visual effects you see in the theater. You can make your own 3D glasses with polarizing plastic and some old glasses.
Instructions
1. Pop the lenses out of your old unused glasses or sunglasses.
2. Cut two pieces from the polarized plastic about twice the size of the lens holes.
3. Place one plastic polarized piece on top of the other. Rotate one of the pieces. You will notice that as you rotate the polarized plastic over the other piece, less or more light will be let in. At a certain orientation, the polarized lenses will let all light in, and when rotated another way, they will let no light in and will appear dark. When the lenses are dark, the polarizations are perpendicular to each other. Keep the lenses in this direction.
4. Place the lenses from the old glasses on top of the two sheets in this orientation. Use the Sharpie to trace around the lens. Repeat with the other lens in the perpendicular orientation.
5. Use the X-ACTO knife or scissors to cut the lenses out of the plastic sheets.
6. Place glue around the edge of the lenses. Pop the lenses into the frames of the glasses.
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Purchasing computer accessories and products in bundle packaging form is one way to get something for free. Often times a maker of a computer product or accessory will offer a rebate, discount on another product, or a free additional product simply for purchasing the maker's product.
USB drive memory sticks are sometimes given away for free as a promotional item, but savvy buyers can get free items including USB drives with the purchase of a similar item like a USB cable.
These offers are often limited time offers, the number of offers may vary depending when the purchase is made.
Instructions
1. Browse the Internet for online stores that sell computer hardware and accessories. Search specifically for USB cables and also for USB flash drives. A common bundle package that includes a free memory stick is a package that includes a USB cable along with a neck lanyard.
2. Look for memory sticks that are USB memory sticks that are packaged with a USB extension cable. Some memory sticks are compatible with extension cables allowing connections across tables and even across rooms.
To ensure compatibility, these USB memory sticks simply come packaged with a USB extension cable.
3. Continue browsing the Internet for sales on USB memory sticks and USB cables, specifically USB extension cables. Stores to consider include electronics stores and computer stores. As offers and sales are always changing, it is a good idea to continue a search until a free memory stick offer is found.
4. Consider also that sometimes free USB cables or free USB memory sticks are given away with the purchase of other products as well. This is done mostly as a promotional move and offers for free memory sticks can come with anything from a computer purchase to a class ring purchase. Any company may choose to give away a flash drive with their logo branded on it.
Whatever the reason for hiding the guitar manufacturer's signature, the process is simple. Whether the signature needs to be sanded down into the wood grain or simply painted over, the work can be done at home. The tools and resources required can be purchased in any good hardware store, and the entire process can be completed in an afternoon.
Instructions
1. Lay the guitar on a flat work surface facing upwards. Spray the adhesive removal solvent over the signature decal on the guitar headstock. Make sure the solvent covers the surface area of the decal.
2. Rub the sponge over the signature decal until the decal has been removed. Wipe away any excess residue with the sponge. If the decal cannot be removed by adhesive solvent, the next step is to paint over the signature.
3. Using a sanding block and paper, rub down the signature decal area on the headstock. Sand the area until the paint is worn away and the wood grain is showing through. Add a coat of primer paint to the rubbed-down area and allow to dry.
4. Tape newspaper over the area surrounding the decal to protect it from excess paint spray. Using a spray paint closely matched to the guitar color, spray over the signature decal. Allow the paint to dry. Add a second coat if needed.
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To troubleshoot a digital media card reader, the history of the device must be known. A recently installed reader, as with a scenario where a technically unsophisticated end user installed the device, will need to have the installation reviewed, whereas a device that was installed and working where no other changes have been made to the system may indicate that a hardware failure has occurred. It is also recommended that the digital media itself be tested to ensure that it was correctly formatted and is not defective.
Troubleshooting Digital Media Card Readers
Insert a "known good" memory card of the same type in the card reader Once the test has been completed, verify that the test memory card can be reliably read by using another card reader so as to isolate the suspect card reader as being the likely problem.
External Memory Card Readers
When diagnosing an external memory card reader, unplug the suspect card reader from its port and insert it in another test system to confirm its condition. If the external memory card reader is equipped with a removable USB or Firewire cable, swap the cable with a known good cable to confirm that the failure is not being caused by the cable itself. In cases where the external memory card reader is used with a notebook, and the cable is subjected to repeated stresses, this is a common failure.
Windows Hardware Drivers
Ensure that all Microsoft Windows drivers are up to date and functioning by inserting another device with the same interface into the port where the card reader was connected. A USB thumb drive is a good test unit in a scenario where an external USB memory card reader is being diagnosed. Run an on-line virus scan on the system to eliminate the possibility that the failure might be caused by a virus infection.
Internal Memory Card Readers
Remove the internal memory card reader, if it has been determined to be the likely cause of the problem and confirm that it has failed by testing it in another system. Please note: with the price of an inexpensive internal desktop memory card readers being so low, it is recommended that this step be evaluated as to whether the cost of labor justifies the time involved in confirming that this device is inoperable.
Warnings
It is possible to transmit a virus with a memory card. Ensure that the test system's anti-virus software is fully functional and that the anti-virus database is up to date before attempting to test an unknown and suspect memory card.
Digital cameras have allowed consumers to take unlimited photos without needing to use film, develop the pictures and store negatives. Storing digital pictures can be done on a computer, external hard drive, through online websites or on CD's and DVD's.
Benefits
Storing pictures on DVD or CD allows an individual to avoid taking up space on the hard drive of a computer or on an external hard drive. DVD's and CD's provide a second copy of photos in case a computer or hard drive crashes. They can also have a longer lifespan than hard drives.
CD
A CD can hold approximately 700 megabytes of data.
DVD
A DVD can hold more photos than a CD. The storage capacity of a DVD is approximately 4.7 gigabytes. The number of photos that can be saved on a DVD depends on the size of the photo images.
Double Layer
New double-layer discs can hold twice the amount of data compared with standard DVD's. A double-layer DVD can hold 8.5 GB worth of images.
Tip
Handling and storing CD's or DVD's carefully is important to prevent a disc from being scratched, which can lead to a loss of the pictures on the disc. Always handle a disc along the outer edge and store in a protective case.
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After purchasing a stereo receiver, you're not quite sure hook it up. You already have your DVD player, cable box and TV hooked together, and a separate audio system working, so how do you integrate the new receiver? Here's the basics of what you'll need to do.
Instructions
1. Determine and purchase the necessary wiring. If you don't already have all the wires that you need, this is the most important step. Once you get the right connection cables, the rest will be pretty straightforward. Make sure to look at both the receiver inputs, and the outputs of each component to see which cables will be compatible. See above for "Thing You'll Need" for examples.
2. Make certain that you have enough outlets. Since you'll be connecting many powered devices in close proximity, you'll need an appropriately sized surge protector.
3. Shut the power off to all devices, assuming it's not already off.
4. Connect your audio sources. Your receiver should have labeled inputs on the back, such as "CD," "DVD," or "TV." Use the appropriate inputs to connect your audio sources whenever available, and use "Aux" or unused inputs for other devices. Use either RCA (left and right) or digital cable for these connections.
5. Connect your subwoofer. Use the "Sub Out" or "LFE Out" on your receiver and RCA or subwoofer cable. Note, however, that LFE is a surround channel and probably won't pass bass to the subwoofer on 2-channel audio recordings.
6. If you don't have a "Sub Out" on your receiver, connect the subwoofer to the Main/ Front Speaker outputs of the receiver. Run speaker cable from the left positive output terminal of the receiver to the left positive input on the subwoofer, then left negative to left negative. Repeat for right speaker. Speaker cable features two separate strands of wire; be sure that each individual strand connects terminals of the same polarity, from receiver to subwoofer.
7. Connect the speakers. If you connected your subwoofer using speaker cable in Step 6, use the subwoofer's speaker outputs. If not, use the Main speaker outputs on the receiver. Either way, connect both left and right speakers using speaker cable. Make sure that each strand of cable connects terminals of the same polarity and proper side speaker. Speakers side is determined by listening position. In other words, the left speaker is on your left side when you're sitting back in your listening chair looking at the system. This is probably obvious, but since you're working behind the receiver, the speakers will be on your opposite sides while connecting.
8. If your speakers are bi or tri wireable, be sure that the speaker terminals of the same polarity are bridged. Or use additional speaker cable from the receiver to biwire the speakers.
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A quick and easy way to print your digital photos to get them on your walls or in your wallet is Walgreens' Photo Center online. There is a shop on about every corner for pickup, or you can have them delivered to you or your family and friends. Walgreens allows you to post your pictures so that family and friends can pick and choose what pictures and in what size they want.
Instructions
1. Create an account on the website by clicking the "Register" option. Registering allows you to post your pictures on the website so others in your circle of friends and family can see. Later you can email your photos from your phone to your account.
2. Use Walgreens software QuickUpload to upload your digital pictures. Click "Upload Photos" from your library page, then select or create the album that you want to place these pictures in. Little Billy's photos can have a separate album from Frank's wild night at the beach.
3. Install ActiveX control, which is the same as QuickUpload, the first time you use this service. You will be prompted to install, and you need to select "Yes" so the program will install. Let it install until it tells you that it is done. As updates to the software become available, you may have to install them using this same process.
4. Click "Select Photos" and put a check in each one of the photos you want to upload. You may need to change directories to find all your photos. Select "Upload Photos" to start the transfer of your selected photos to your online album.
5. Let the upload run until you see that it has finished. You can open another Internet window, but do not close or browse in this one until it is finished uploading. When finished uploading, the window will take you to your new photos in the album that you chose.
6. Pick the photos you wish to order or just view. Select the photos for printing, their size, payment, and shipping or pickup options. Be sure to select the correct store for pickup.
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A teleconverter lens addition gives a camera two times as much zoom. For the Nikon D300, you have a choice of teleconverters that apply different degrees of focal length and extension. As of 2011, Nikon sells three specific lenses that likely provide the best compatibility with your camera and its warranty.
Considerations
Teleconverter lenses attach to the lenses you currently use with your Nikon D300, with certain limitations. If your lens has an F-stop of 4 or higher, a teleconverter lens typically will be incompatible because the quality isn't good enough. Also, large zoom lenses, such as 200mm to 400mm models, can't connect to any teleconverter lens, except for the TC-14E II lens.
TC-17E II
One of the smallest lenses is the AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II, which increases the magnification by 70 percent, according to Nikon, and has built-in auto focus. This teleconverter will provide extra zoom without lowering the quality of a photo as much as larger lenses. As of November 2011, it retails for $550.
TC-14E II
Weighing a little over 7 ounces, the AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II is a teleconverter that provides a 40-percent zoom increase onto the attached lens. Priced at about $520, the lens proves an ideal first teleconverter for Nikon camera owners. Its small size simplifies travel and allows easy extension of zoom during sports events or when trying to capture nature.
TC-20E III
The AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III features the largest focal length extension. Its "2x" teleconverter will double the focal length of your lens, but also degrades it by two F-stops. This means that if you have a 1.8 lens, you cannot adjust the aperture to anything wider than a 3.8. The lens costs about $500.
Downloading music onto memory cards allows you to conveniently transport and store your digital audio. Some personal computers come equipped with built-in memory card readers. However, external devices still provide download capability for those who do not own memory card-ready computers. In either case, the drag and drop process allows you to store your favorite music onto memory cards.
Instructions
1. Insert the memory card into an external memory card reader or device associated with the memory card, such as a PDA.
2. Connect the external memory card reader or device to your computer using a USB cable. Insert one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the external memory card reader or device. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the computer.
3. Wait for the computer to recognize the external memory card reader or device. You will access the external memory card reader or device as if it were a drive in your file manager. Skip Steps 1 through 3 and insert the memory card directly into your computer's built-in memory card reader if applicable.
4. Open the file icon for the memory card reader or device to view its file contents as a folder.
5. Open the folder containing the digital audio file you wish to download to the memory card.
6. Drag and drop your desired digital audio file into the memory card reader or device's open file folder.
A NAND gate is an electrical logic component made of a configuration of transistors. A transistor is a device that amplifies a current if the transistor has a power source. NAND gates fall under the broader category of transistor-transistor logic (TTL) devices. Modern electronics rely on NAND gates and other forms of TTL components.
History
Before the transistor was invented, relays were used in lieu of NAND gates. Relays were electrical switches that physically opened and close with the application of electricity.
Use
NAND gates are used in various configurations to create different logic operations.
Packaging
The transistors that make up a NAND gate are delicate, thus they are packaged in a small black chip, often containing multiple NAND gates in one chip. Pins are included on the sides of the chip so it can be attached to a circuit board.
Cost
Due to advances in transistor manufacturing technology NAND gates are available at relatively low costs.
Manufacturers
Several companies produce NAND gates, including: Fairchild Semiconductor, National Semiconductor and Texas Instruments.
Two interchangeable face plates are included with the Kidizoom.
VTech's Kidizoom camera was released in 2008. Its features include a 1.8-inch color LCD screen, a photo resolution of 640 by 480 pixels, a video resolution of 160 by 120 pixels, a focal range of 1.5 feet to infinity, a flash range of 3 to 6 feet, 16 megabytes of internal memory, a capacity to store 200 images (in JPEG format), storage for 5 minutes of movie footage, SD memory card support, USB cable support (for PC connection), and A/V cable support (for television connection).
Instructions
1. Stick one end of a paper clip into the reset button (located on the bottom of the camera in the upper right corner) if the camera's program isn't working. If the reset doesn't make the program work, turn the camera off and take out the batteries. Allow the camera to rest a few minutes, then put the batteries back in. Push the reset button once again, and turn the camera on. Try replacing the batteries with fresh batteries if nothing else works.
2. Clean the camera lens if a captured image is blurry or unclear.
3. Check that there are four AA batteries in the battery chamber (matching the polarity guidelines) if the Kidizoom LCD won't illuminate, then press and hold the "On/Off" button (the red button located on the back of the camera to the bottom right). Unplug the camera from the television if it's connected, as the LCD won't function if it is. Push the "On/Off" button to make sure the camera isn't simply in power saving mode.
4. Make sure that power is getting to the TV and camera and that the devices are turned on, if you're experiencing problems with images not showing up on the television screen. Other solutions would be to double check the A/V connections between the TV and camera--and VCR, if you're using one--to be sure they're correct, and check the TV's input channel.
5. Evaluate the status of your camera's internal memory and SD memory card to begin the investigation as to why files can't be saved. Transfer or delete files to make room for additional files. Using the "Memory Manager" check the default memory setting. Should it be set to "SD Memory Card," check the card to make sure it's not write-protected.
6. Set your TV to NTSC or "Auto" if the picture is showing up black and white. Secure all cables in their ports, as loose cables could cause a black and white picture.
Nikon lenses are coded with letters and numbers indicating the properties of each lens. Two of the letters that help define types of lenses are D and G. They represent two different aspects of a lens' attributes.
"D" Type Lens
In 1992 Nikon began producing "D" lenses. A Nikon lens with a "D" in its name refers to the lens' ability to communicate distance to Nikon camera bodies. The camera body can make adjustments to exposure and flash settings based on this distance, resulting in better overall exposures. Most new Nikon lenses are "D" lenses and may have "AF-D" in their title. Some lenses have the "D" tag after the aperture information. An example is the Nikon 105mm f/2.8D. All "AF-S" and "G" lenses have the "D" feature although it is not listed in the lenses' titles.
"G" Type Lens
Nikon began making their "G" lenses in 2000. The "G" refers to the lack of an aperture control ring on the lens itself. The aperture is the opening inside the lens where light enters the camera. Aperture control refers to changing the size of that opening, making it larger or smaller. The aperture setting for the "G" type lens is controlled by a dial on the body of the camera or by the camera itself in auto exposure. A lens title example bearing the "G" is AF-S Nikkor14-24mm f/2.8G ED. The "G" indicates that the aperture will be controlled through the body of the camera and not on the lens itself.
The difference
All new Nikon auto focus lenses incorporate the "D" type feature even if they don't bear the tag. Most also are "G" type. So the difference is not between the "D" type and "G" type; it's between the "G" and non-G type. Nikon makes different versions of the 50mm f/1.4 lens. One version is the 50mm f/1.4 G AF-S and another is the 50mm f/1.4 D-AF. While only the second version bears the "D" tag, both lenses communicate distance. The first version bearing the "G" tag does not have an aperture control ring and would therefore be almost unusable on a body that does not have aperture control.
Summary
Don't worry about the "D" in newer Nikon lenses. It's there whether it's tagged or not. If you're shooting with a newer Nikon DSLR body, you have no practical use for an aperture ring so go ahead and buy the "G" type lens; it's also a "D."
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After snapping photos of family members frolicking on the beach or taking scenic shots of the ocean from a boat ride, you may find the filter on the camera lens needs an extra special cleaning. The fine sea spray of saltwater can leave spots on the filter, leaving photos looking fogged or smudged, and corrode the filter. With a quick and simple cleaning procedure to remove the saltwater spots, your camera will be ready to capture future beachfront views.
Instructions
1. Take the camera indoors, away from sand and water spray. Wash your hands to remove any salt residue, oils or debris that may scratch the camera lens filter. Remove your watch, bracelets and rings. Wipe the barrel of the camera lens with a microfiber cloth to remove any loose particles of dried salt or sand before cleaning the filter.
2. Spray a small amount of camera lens cleaning solution on one disposable lens tissue. Look for dried salt on the filter attached to the end of the lens. Watch for white, crusty residue, or water spots. Wipe the moist tissue on the filter in a circular motion, making one large circle on the lens. Discard the tissue. Repeat the circular wiping process with fresh tissues for each circle. Wipe the entire lens working from the outside to the center. This removes dried salt particles, without dragging them across the filter repeatedly and scratching the protective multi-coating.
3. Dry the filter after all saltwater spots are removed. Use dry lens cleaning tissues in a circular motion. Store the camera in a plastic bag, inside a padded camera bag, when transporting it in areas with saltwater spray.
Since VHS is becoming obsolete, converting your irreplaceable VHS tapes to another format, like a DVD, is a good idea. This way, you will still be able to keep those precious memories. Although using a computer is a popular way to transfer, all you really need is a DVD recorder and a VCR to accomplish it.
Instructions
1. Decide which cables are needed. This is determined by which jacks your devices have. All DVD recorders will have both jacks. However, some VCRs may have S-Video inputs, which will provide higher quality transfers, while others will only have A/Vjacks.
2. Connect the VCR to the DVD recorder. If using an S-Video cable, connect the cable to the "S-Video IN" jack on your DVD recorder and the "S-Video OUT" jack on your VCR. If using the A/V cables, connect the cables to the "AV IN" jacks on your DVD recorder and the "AV OUT" jacks on your VCR.
3. Make sure all of the devices are turned on. Then press "Source" or "Input" on the DVD recorder remote. Keep pressing it until the DVD recorder reads your VCR.
4. Insert a blank DVD into the DVD recorder and place your VHS tape into the VCR.
5. Press "Play" on your VCR and press "Record" on your DVD recorder. The DVD recorder will then begin recording whatever footage is on the VHS tape.
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The memory card has become the digital medium of choice. The cards are smaller and many have higher capacities than rewritable DVDs, and they can be used in many portable devices, such as cameras, cell phones, and gaming systems. The Secure Digital, or SD, card is one type of memory card that is particularly common. If you have several SD cards and want to transfer software between them, you can perform this task with a few simple steps.
Instructions
1. Plug an SD card into the SD card port on your computer.
2. Create a new folder on your desktop. This folder will store the contents of the SD card temporarily. You should have enough free space on your hard drive to store the contents of the SD card. If you don't, free up some space by deleting unneeded files and unused programs.
3. Click on "My Computer" from the desktop. A window displaying all of your drives will appear.
4. Click on the SD card drive. This will display the drive's contents.
5. Press "Ctrl-A," followed by "Ctrl-C". This will select all of the drive's contents and mark them for copying.
6. Click on the new folder you created on your desktop.
7. Press "Ctrl-V" to copy all of the contents of the SD card to the new folder. Once it is done copying, proceed to the next step.
8. Remove the SD card from the SD card port.
9. Place the second SD card in the SD card port.
10. Click on the new folder you created on your desktop and press "Ctrl-A," followed by "Ctrl-C."
11. Open the SD card drive from "My Computer" and press "Ctrl-V" to copy all the contents to the second SD card.
12. Delete the new folder when the copying process is complete.
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One of the most popular new cell phones to hit the market is the ultra-thin Motorola RAZR. It has the ability to play songs as ring tones, functions as an MP3 player, takes pictures and captures video.
Instructions
1. Answer the phone when it rings by opening the lid. There is an option in phone setup that will require you to press the green "Send" key.
2. End a phone call by closing the lid or pressing the "End" key. This key also is the "Power" on and off key.
3. Retrieve a message by pressing the "Message" key. This key is above the "End" key and has the picture of an envelope on it.
4. Change the volume of the call by pressing the toggle switch on the left side of the video screen.
5. Bring up the Internet browser by pressing the "Browser" key, which is right above the "Send" key and has a picture of a globe on it.
6. Find your call log for placed calls by pressing the "Send" key. The list of the last 10 numbers you called will be displayed.
7. Find the log of the last people to call you by pressing the left "Soft" key and select "Received" calls. The last 10 received calls will be displayed.
8. Take a picture with your phone by pressing the "Menu" key. This is the key at the top of the round center toggle key on the face of the phone. Choose "My Stuff" and then "Camera" on the screen and the camera viewfinder will come up. Point the camera at your subject and press the "Capture" key to take the picture. The "Capture" key is the right "Soft" key.
Until the popularization of flat panel LCD and plasma technologies for home televisions, rear projection TVs were the only option for those looking to have a screen larger than 40 inches in their living rooms. The first of such TVs used cathode ray tube (CRT) technology. Like smaller CRT sets, rear projection CRTs used cathode ray tubes to beam electrons onto a phosphor-coated screen, creating an image. The electron beam maintains focus in the imperfect vacuum of the tube, and the phosphor coating of the screen creates a picture by emitting light. Rear projection CRT televisions added another step to the process by projecting the image from the phosphor-coated screen onto a larger screen using a lamp. This worked much the same way as a motion picture or slide projector. CRT technology dominated the rear projection TV market until the late 1990s, when it fell victim to its own limitations. CRT projection screens were unable to provide as sharp or bright an image as their LCD or plasma competitors. CRTs were also quite bulky and expensive to produce. Today, it is quite rare to find a CRT rear projection TV on the market.
LCD
LCD rear projection TVs offer some advantages over their CRT predecessors. They can be thinner, so they are less costly to manufacture, take up less space in a room and can be wall mounted. They also offer a true high definition display in keeping with modern resolution standards. By projecting an LCD image onto a larger surface, the actual display screen can be made of less expensive materials than a non-projection LCD TV. However, the origin of the image remains much the same as any other LCD display. Light passes through a prism, which separates it into red, green and blue beams. These beams are then directed at three panels each consisting of a polarizing layer, a layer of liquid crystals and an analyzing layer. The liquid crystals can be electrically manipulated to alter the flow of light, creating images of multiple colors and brightnesses. The light from the three panels is then passed through a lens system and projected onto a larger surface.
DLP
Digital Light Processing technology is the third method used in rear projection televisions, and like LCD, it is still in use today. The heart of a DLP TV is its digital micro-mirror device, a chip that contains a matrix of microscopic mirrors comprising the pixels of an image. The mirrors can be adjusted to alter the intensity of the light and are controlled using electrostatic attraction. Light passes through either a spinning color wheel or a red, green and blue-chipped projector before being sent to the micro-mirror chip, which then projects the combined color image onto a flat screen. Like LCD rear projection TVs, DLPs are capable of displaying HD images in a relatively small form factor by enlarging an image created by a smaller source. However, due to the comparatively low cost and high quality images of full LCD and plasma televisions, both rear projection methods are on a steady decline.
Learn to take great photos by following professional techniques.
If you undertake photography projects, either as a hobby or as part of your employment, you may wish to enhance your results. Producing a good photograph often demands a special camera or photographic equipment. However, professional photographers have tips and techniques that you can use as well, even if you only have a simple camera. Obtaining good photography results with minimal or no added expense can provide great pleasure and a sense of accomplishment.
Light
Increase the amount of light in your pictures by adjusting your shutter speed and aperture. A slow shutter speed is 1/30, meaning that your shutter will open for 1/30th of a second. Increasing that amount of time (to 1/20th or 1/10th) will allow more light into your pictures and create brighter photos. Lower your aperture setting by raising the setting's number. This adjustment will increase the diameter of your camera's opening and allow more light to enter your camera.
Adjust for Light and Action
Adjust your camera's ISO setting so that it reacts to the available light. Different cameras have differing ISO ranges, but the ISO settings on many cameras range from 100 to 1600. Set the ISO to higher setting for indoor, low-light settings. You can also use a higher ISO setting for action shots. High ISO settings can result in a grainier images and weaker colors so if you plan to enlarge your photo or if you will need a high resolution photo, use a lower ISO setting.
Positioning
Use a tripod when photographing people. This reduces the possibility that your hands will shake the camera. If you plan to position a subject, position the head and body facing different directions. When you pose a group of people, stagger their head heights. Match the lighting to the mood of the photo. If the mood is happy, maintain a high-key lighting setup, including using white clothing and a white background, keep the subject halfway between camera and background and don't allow any shadows to appear in the photo.
Bold Colors
Use a polarizing filter if you plan to photograph bold colors. Turn the filter to an angle that allows you to control the light's vibrancy and reduce glare from the subject. Alternately, you can adjust the aperture down by increasing its setting to a higher number. Experiment by adjusting the aperture by one setting at a time until you achieve the effect that you want. Another option includes dialing down your camera's ISO, which will make the camera's sensor less sensitive to the light.
Getting the Right Photo
Take multiple photos of the same object or scene. Vary the background, composition and perspective as well as the amount of light, shutter speed and aperture. Stand closer and then farther away. The more photos you take the more opportunities you'll have to select one afterward that is exactly what you want.
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The storyboard is a visual draft of a story; in this case, the story is set to music. The music dictates the visuals used in the video, thereby telling the story; or else the music supports the visuals, which means the story is already told and the music supplements the story. Either way, the storyboard provides a sketch of the flow of the audio and video. Storyboards are not set in stone and can be revised as needed. Here are a few guidelines to get you on your way to creating a storyboard for a music video.
Instructions
1. Print the lyrics of the song to understand what is being said (see Resources below).
2. Listen to the music to determine the tempo, beats and rhythm.
3. Download and print plenty of copies of the blank storyboard form (see Resources below).
4. Listen to the music again to document time codes, in minutes and seconds, for changes in the music, changes in rhythm and/or the playing of minor instruments.
5. Sketch a scene on the storyboard according to a change in the music.
6. Review the storyboard with the music to ensure the visuals and music relay the intended message.
7. Draw arrows from one scene to the next and write the type of transition you will use between each scene.
8. Present the storyboard to a third party for feedback
Cell phone users often text others in extreme circumstances, or use texting simply to say "hello," and they receive important calls that they may need to access later. Being able to retrieve texts and information about previous calls will allow you to access information that you, at one point, thought was lost. A few inexpensive, yet basic pieces of equipment will assist you in retrieving data from your SIM card.
Instructions
1. Purchase a memory card reader from your local office supply store. Memory card readers connect to your computer and allow you to view content on cards that attach to various devices. Make sure your memory card reader states that it reads SIM (subscriber identity module) cards.
2. Connect your memory card reader to your computer via a USB port.
3. Reboot your PC. Most memory card readers have plug-and-play technology. Rebooting the computer, however, will allow your hardware to function properly and ensures the computer will recognize your new external equipment.
4. Turn your phone off. Remove the back case and battery to find your SIM card. Carefully remove the SIM card and place it into your memory card reader.
5. If you are using Windows, click on "My Computer" to access the newly added external drive. Click on the SIM card within its sub-folder. (External drives on your computer are usually labeled by a letter "F" or "G.") If you are using a Mac, click on your hard drive icon (usually labeled "Macintosh HD" ) on your main screen and you will see your memory card reader and its sub-directories.
6. Attempt to access the SIM card and its contents.
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The Olympus Digital Voice Recorder is used to make digital recordings of speeches, lectures or other audio events. It can separate recordings into different folders for organizing, and some models include a USB cable to easily download recordings to a computer.
Batteries
The recorder takes two AAA batteries. It has a battery-life indicator that notes when batteries need to be changed. When changing batteries, set the hold switch to the "Hold" position, or time/date info will be lost.
Hold Switch
The hold switch is the default on-off button. When the switch is on, the recorder cannot be accidentally turned on in a purse or pocket.
Folders
The recorder has three or four folders (depending on model) lettered A, B, C and (if applicable) D. When the recorder is stopped, press the "Folder" button to switch between folders. Each folder can hold 100 recordings.
Time/Date
The time can be displayed in 12-hour or 24-hour format. To set the time and date, press and hold the "Menu" button, and use the + or - button to select Time, then press "Play" to accept. Use + and - to set the correct time, and Play to accept.
Recording Functions
Press the "Folder" button to select the desired folder. Press the "Rec" button to start recording (the record/play indicator light turns red) and press the "Stop" button to stop. To pause, press the "Rec" button while recording (Pause appears on the display and the record/play light flashes), and press "Rec" again to resume at the point of interruption.
An external microphone can be plugged into the corresponding jack. When this is done, the built-in microphone will not operate.
Playback Functions
Find the correct folder, and use the "Forward" or "Back" buttons to select the correct file. Press the "Play" button to start playback; the record/play light will turn green, and the elapsed (or remaining) time will show on the screen. Press + or - to change the volume. Press and hold the "Forward" or "Back" buttons to rewind or fast-forward. To change playback speed, press the "Play" button during playback. Pressing it once will slow playback by 25 percent; pressing it twice will speed it up 50 percent; and pressing it a third time will return it to normal speed.
To listen with earphones, plug them into the earphone jack. This will disable the built-in speaker.
Erasing Files
To erase one file, find it in the folder and press the "Erase" button. Select "Yes" using the "Forward" or "Back" button, then press the "Play" button. To erase all files from a folder, select the folder and press the "Erase" button twice. Select "Yes" with the Forward or Back button, then press "Play." Deleted files cannot be restored.
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What if your TV begins acting erratically or not functioning at all? Perhaps you need to fix your TV tuner to return the TV to full functionality. Take a look at some of these common problems and solutions.
Instructions
1. Determine if your TV tuner needs to be fixed. Some symptoms of this problem might be if your picture has reception problems; you are unable to tune to certain blocks of channels; channels change randomly; you lose the picture and then hear a high pitched whine;, there is noisy or muted sound (volume buttons have no effect) or the controls behave erratically. Fixing the TV tuner may solve your problem.
2. Read the safety guidelines for high voltage and/or line powered equipment. Before you begin repairing anything, make sure you know proceed safely. Find a link in "Resources."
3. Read a troubleshooting and repair of consumer electronic equipment tutorial. Repairing a TV tuner is not for novices. This document should catch you up on all the basics you need to know before proceeding.
4. Try spraying some freeze spray into the IF module. If your tuner seems to be "searching" through a channel, this may fix the problem.
5. Look for bad connections in the tuner and the IF module. Audio problems or video problems may be due to a poorly soldered connection. Open up the tuner and the IF module and re-solder any bad connections.
Waves are broadly classified as disturbances that travel through time and space, typically resulting in a transfer of energy. The two main mathematical descriptions of a wave are its amplitude (the amount of change in oscillations of a wave) and frequency (the amount of oscillations the wave produces over a period of time). The medium is the space through which the wave travels, such as an empty vacuum and the ocean's waters.
Empty Space
The type of wave that can travel through empty space (also known as a vacuum) is an electromagnetic wave. The most common example of electromagnetic waves are light waves. Electromagnetic waves are distinguished by their ability to vibrate without any interaction with the medium (because, by default, a vacuum has no exterior) and instead relies on its own charged particle (a particle with a negative or positive charge, according to its number of electrons) to oscillate (the action of a wave moving back and forth). It should be noted that the concept of a complete vacuum, even in space, is somewhat rare because even "empty" space has small (often subatomic) particles; however, these particles do not effect the transmission of electromagnetic waves.
Air
Most types of waves do require some sort of interaction with their medium in order to transport. One of the most common examples on Earth are sound waves, which travel through the air. A sound wave is a longitudinal wave, which is a type of wave that moves in a direction parallel to the particles of the medium through which it travels. Unlike electromagnetic waves, longitudinal waves can not travel in a vacuum.
Oceans
When people visualize waves, they often think of water traveling through the ocean. The ocean is a type of medium that is highly conducive to longitudinal waves. Waves travel without much resistance from the medium because the atoms of water are not tightly packed together. This allows for a wave to easily vibrate in water. Waves in the ocean are frequently instigated by strong winds stirring up the water and transferring energy.
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