SanDisk memory cards work on most digital cameras that require a memory card.
SanDisk is a digital flash card used to store information on small, portable devices (typically digital cameras and cell phones). The SanDisk brand of flash memory cards ranges in the format type, as different electronic devices use different kinds of formats. However, no matter what the format is, the card is used the same way in a digital camera. You just need to know the exact format needed for the digital camera before attempting to use the flash memory card in the device.
Instructions
1. Look through the user manual of your digital camera to see what format of memory card the device uses. This is important so you know what SanDisk memory card to purchase.
2. Open the memory card compartment on the digital camera. Some cameras have the card housed in the same location as the batteries.
3. Slide the SanDisk card into the memory card slot. Push the "Power" button to turn the camera on.
4. Aim the camera at a desired subject matter, then click "Capture" to capture the image onto the SanDisk memory card.
5. Plug the USB cable (provided with the camera) into the USB port of the camera, then insert the other end of the cable into one of the USB ports on the computer. Power on the digital camera (if it isn't currently on) and set it to "View." The computer will state that it has detected a new, digital camera connected to the system.
6. Click "Start," click "(My) Computer," then double-click the digital camera icon. In a moment a window will appear with all the images stored on the SanDisk memory card displayed. Click-and-drag the images from the the open window onto the computer to copy the contents from the memory card. Once the images have finished copying over close out the open window, right-click the digital camera icon and choose "Eject" from the pull-down menu. Remove the camera from the computer once the icon disappears.
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The iPod features a 30GB or 80GB hard drive which offers ample space to store music, videos or games. The ability to upload directly from your Mac makes it easy to get what you want on your iPod and go. All you need to do is connect an iPod to a Mac with iTunes installed. Follow these steps to connect an iPod to a Mac.
Instructions
1. Make sure the power of your Mac is on. The Mac needs to be on for an iPod to function with the iTunes program.
2. Turn on the iPod. To download what you want, the iPod must be on.
3. Plug the big end of the FireWire cable into the iPod when your Mac has the six-pin FireWire 400 port.
4. Place your iPod into the iPod Dock Connector when your Mac does not have a FireWire port.
5. Connect the other end of the FireWire cable to the six-pin FireWire 400 port or the USB 2.0 cable to a high-power USB 2.0 port on your Mac.
6. Watch the screen on your Mac. When the connection is made, iTunes will automatically appear.
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If you're installing a car radio into a newer car, you won't have any problems getting power to the radio--there are power wires available that were used with the existing factory radio, and you can tap into these rather easily. But if you're adding a radio to a vintage car, or a vehicle that didn't come equipped with a radio to begin with, it may be necessary to look for another source of power. The car's fuse box is usually the best place to connect for the power your car radio needs.
Instructions
1. Strip 1/2 inch of insulation from the red and yellow wires connected to the back of the car radio you'll be installing.
2. Twist these two wires together.
3. Cut a length of 16-gauge wire long enough to reach from the radio installation location to the fuse box. Take into account how you'll route the wire when you install the radio. Strip 1/2 inch of insulation from each end of the wire.
4. Twist together one end of the wire with the red/yellow wires you twisted together in Step 2.
5. Solder this wire combination together. Apply the hot soldering iron to the wires, let them heat up, and then touch the solder to the wires until it melts and flows into the joint.
6. Let the wire junction cool, then wrap it in electrical tape so that no bare wire is exposed.
7. Solder a fuse tap to the other end of the 16-gauge wire. Use the same method as described in Step 5.
8. Insert the fuse tap into an empty fuse slot in the fuse box.
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There are two options for installation when using a FM modulator; you can hard wire it or use it wireless. If you are going to use it wireless, then you will have to have an endless supply of batteries but if you prefer an installation, then all you have to do is connect it to a hot wire and a ground. The latter works better to produce a better quality sound but both are not as good as a direct input connection.
Instructions
Installing FM Modulator
1. Remove the face plate on your stereo unit, use screwdriver to remove cradle screws and pull the stereo out to reveal the wiring harness.
2. Check for your ground and hot wires. Look at your owner's manual for the wire diagram if you are unsure of which wire does what.
3. Take ground wire on FM modulator and secure with electrical tape to antenna wire housing. This is the metal connector on the outside of the wire, you will not need to use wire cutters to splice into the wire. Just attach by wrapping the wire of the modulator once around the housing and then taping with at least two wraps.
4. Splice into the hot wire (normally the red wire). Use the wire cutter to snip through the hot wire of the car and not the modulator.
5. Remove plastic coating to reveal 1/2 inch of wire on each side of hot wire and splice in FM Modulator red wire by twisting into other two wires.
6. Wrap with electrical tape.
7. Set the modulator to desired frequency. There will be a switch to change from 87.9, 88.1, and 88.5.
8. Replace the wire harness and modulator back into the inside of car dash, then replace holding mount screws and radio faceplate.
9. Turn your car on, tune radio to set frequency and enjoy your iPod or MP3 player.
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The Starplus STS is a phone system used in business offices. The Starplus STS has the ability to hold up to 200 names. One of the most commonly used features of the Starplus STS is call transferring. Call transferring occurs when an outside caller wishes to speak to another person in the same office building. Instead of asking the caller to hang up and redial the correct number, the STS allows you to quickly find that person's number and transfer the call.
Instructions
1. Press the "TRANS" button, while the caller is still on the line.
The "TRANS" button is located to the right of the numeric keypad.
2. Press the "Directory Call" button. Alternatively, you can also dial 680.
3. Dial the office or person's directory digit.
If you do not know the correct directory digit, you can choose to scroll through the directory list. Press the star ("*") button to scroll up. Press the pound ("#") button to scroll down.
4. Press the "SPEED" button to automatically dial the office or person's number.
The "SPEED" button is located to the right of the numeric keypad.
5. Press the "ON/OFF" button to finish transferring the caller to the office or person.
The "ON/OFF" button is located to the right of the numeric keypad.
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The standby feature on an iPhone refers to the length of time that has passed since the iPhone was charged. Check the standby time by tapping or clicking on the standby icon on the unit. Learn set the standby on your iPhone.
Instructions
1. Buy a bigger or smaller battery for your iPhone. The standby feature is not something that can be set by adjusting a standby key on your iPhone. You must take other steps to set the standby feature, such as buying an extended battery to set the standby feature for a longer period of time.
2. Let the iPhone sleep. The longer you don't use your iPhone, the longer the iPhone will be set on standby.
3. Lower the brightness levels and other features on your phone. To increase the standby time allowed on your iPhone, lower the brightness levels, turn off the Wi-Fi and use the phone for single features such as talking. The less use your iPhone gets, the longer periods of time your iPhone can be on set on standby.
4. Adjust the screensaver setting on your iPhone. Click on the "Settings" button and then click on "Screensavers." Change the screensaver setting to come on in less time. This means if your iPhone is inactive for three minutes rather than 10 minutes, your screensaver will come on and your iPhone will enter standby mode and then sleeping mode.
Subwoofers, like traditional speakers, work by interpreting vibrations in the from of electrical pulses. Whether via a stereo amplifier or computer soundcard, subwoofers utilize the speaker cones in their construction to interpret these electrical pulses as sounds. This is a process not unlike what occurs when the human brain takes vibrations from the world around them and similarly translates these signals into sounds. The speaker cones of the subwoofer vibrate to the electrical pulses and play music. Subwoofers usually rely on an outside power supply, and are not self-sufficient.
Sound Cones
Subwoofer cones are used in different ways depending upon the type of speaker. The design differs somewhat from model to model, and specifications can range. Two or three cones can be utilized that each specialize in a different range of sound frequencies. Generally, the cone that handles high range sound frequencies is also the smallest, and on down. The bass tone is a large cone that handles all the lowest sounds. Subwoofers are known for providing a more powerful bass experience than normal speakers, helping to enrich the overall sound experience. This specialization in sound makes the subwoofer an indispensable part of the home audio sound system.
Sound Specialization
A greater bass experience is achieved thanks to the subwoofers ability to utilize the low cone. The other components of the speaker system can provide more resources toward achieving high and mid range sound frequencies via the small and mid-sized cones. Meanwhile, the subwoofer can focus on boosting the power of the sound output by controlling the low cone bass sound output. Thanks to this cone specialization, the subwoofer alters the entire dynamic of the sound system without distorting the bass sound.
Quality and Quantity
Subwoofers not only specialize in improving the sound experience through a dedication to the bass sound, but also in quality. More bass sound is not the only upside to the use of subwoofers. Outside of simply less distortion, bass sound quality is also significantly improved. Subwoofers achieve this greater bass sound by only broadcasting in a limited frequency range. This frequency range is roughly around 20-100Hz.
Placement
Another unique feature of subwoofers versus other sound components is their flexibility in placement. Bass sounds, or the low 20-100Hz frequencies that subwoofers are dedicated to, are not purely directional signals, and as such there are more options with subwoofer placement. Regular speakers typically need to be aimed to some extent. Subwoofers can accommodate a specific room's layout.
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A stroboscope uses a flash lamp driven by an electronic oscillator. The flash lamp is usually a xenon bulb, though LEDs are sometimes used. The oscillator triggers the lamp at a steady rate, settable from a few times per second to thousands of times per second. The flash lamp has a reflector to increase its brightness and to make the flash more directional.
There are two basic types of strobes: those used for entertainment and those for science. The party models are speed-limited, since it's been found that flashes at certain rates can induce epileptic seizures in some people. They may have other features, like multiple colored lights that flash in sequence. The scientific models don't have a speed limit; they must be able to capture high-speed phenomena.
Scientific and professional strobes may also have external trigger inputs. For example, if technicians are examining a machine that runs at a certain rate, they can easily sync the stroboscope to it and slow down its motion for study. The external trigger overrides the internal oscillator.
Aliasing
The actual stroboscopic effect is a kind of cognitive trick called temporal aliasing. You don't need an electronic strobe to experience this. It was discovered back in Victorian times when a spinning wheel was observed through a second slotted wheel. The slot was a form of shutter that allowed a glimpse of the first wheel at a point in time. The apparent motion of the wheel depended on the relative speeds of both wheels. It might appear spinning normally, slowed down, stopped or moving backward. The same thing, called the "wagon-wheel effect," happens in movies. The motion of car wheels and other objects aliases against the 24-frame-per-second movie camera shutter, altering the apparent motion.
You should keep in mind that the motion is perceived; that is, your brain "connects the dots" between glimpses and creates the apparent change in movement.
With an electronic strobe, you watch in a darkened setting with the only light coming from the strobe. You see a moving object in the glimpses permitted by the strobe's flash. The motion aliasing between the object and the strobe rate makes the object appear slowed down or stopped.
Freeze-Frame
Besides altering the apparent motion of things, strobes can be used in a one-shot mode to freeze motion entirely. This is useful in capturing fast phenomena like a bullet passing through a soda can or a balloon popping. The technician synchronizes the flash with an electronic detector, such as a photogate or microphone. A pulse from the detector is processed by a variable delay, which then triggers the flash. The delay lets the technician determine precisely when the flash will go off, fine-tuning it by millionths of a second, to capture the exact instant he wants.
TomTom NV is a leading manufacturer of Global Positioning System (GPS) navigational aids in Europe. The TomTom ONE is one of its most basic models, and all other TomTom products are based upon it. The ONE has a 3.5-inch color touch screen as well as voice-activated points of interest (POIs). TomTom has made great strides in the North American market since its introduction in 2002 against rival Garmin.
Custom Menus
The TomTom has a very easy-to-use menu, but sometimes the features you use most are several screens back. You can move the screen organizational tree around by plugging your TomTom directly in to a personal computer that has a word processing program. Look for the directory /TomTom/SDKRegistry and then drop in (copy and paste) any menu item from other sections into the block entitled MENUITEM. You can use this same technique to remove items that you don't use regularly by deleting them from the registry. If you ever wish to return your menu to normal, delete the entire registry file and it will reload in its default state.
Advanced Features
The TomTom ONE has many additional features that incorporate live traffic updates as well as the GPS. One of the least-understood and -used features of the ONE is the advanced lane guidance feature. Advanced lane guidance, when activated, will use a series of algorithms to predict the fastest lanes for you to drive in based on current traffic and past trends. This works exceptionally well on highways and expressways with two or more lanes, often saving considerable amounts of time. Also little-understood is IQ guidance, which keeps a history of commonly used routes. It compares your use of these routes to predict the best times of day to travel as well as minor modifications to decrease the travel time.
Points of Interest
Many TomTom users rely exclusively on real-time navigation results by plugging in the destination they want to go to every time they take a trip. From the TomTom website or Google Maps, thousands of POIs can be downloaded and preset into your ONE. The advantages of preset POIs means that on longer trips they will show up as custom icons on your map. Typically as you drive the TomTom shows only roads and byways. The addition of POIs such as your favorite grocery store and gas stations can greatly reduce the time it takes you to run errands by determining the most efficient routes between them.
A smartphone needs to have an operating system in order to function. The kind of system used often depends on the model of the phone. For example, the iPhone makes use of a system designed by Apple, while Microsoft uses Windows Mobile for its mobile market. Even open-source systems such as Linux can be used on a smartphone. What differentiates a smartphone from regular computers is that it needs to connect with a mobile phone service provider in order to send and receive data.
Navigation
One of the most important aspects of how a smartphone works is the method in which navigation takes place. More often than not, a smartphone makes use of a touch screen feature in order for it to be manipulated. It is often equipped with a stylus so that information can directly be inputted. A smartphone is similar to a regular computer screen except that it has a smaller version called a micro-browser, which is specifically designed to operate on portable devices with small screens. Users can also make use of a keyboard that contains all the parts of a traditional computer keyboard.
Technology
Because a smartphone needs to connect with a service provider, it also makes use of the digital radio technology used by most mobile phones. The device works because information is transformed into binary data, which is a series of ones and zeros that are compressed for easier transmission. A smartphone is able to handle the amount of information it contains because it makes use of a technology called frequency shift keying, which utilizes two frequencies. Each frequency is dedicated completely to a particular number in the binary series and switches from either one or zero to send the digital signal from the phone to the transmission tower.
Memory
How a smartphone stores information is vital to how it works because of the large amounts of data it has to deal with. It is usually equipped with an internal memory and is complemented by a flash memory. The latter is an external device used for additional space to contain information stored in the smartphone. A flash memory is similar to a hard drive in a regular computer and makes use of electronic signals to create a binary series, which is used to represent the data stored. The electrons found in the flash memory receive a charge of electricity to show a value of one. If a cell sensor in the memory card detects that the charge is below 50 percent of its capability, then value assigned to the information is a zero.
Power
A smartphone works by getting its power from a rechargeable battery. A battery is discharged when the electrons move from negative to positive locations. In a rechargeable battery, electricity is used to transfer these electrons back into their original places. The speed at which a smartphone restores its power depends on how much electrical current the charger allows to flow.
Before the instant gratification found with digital camera's LCD screens, consumer had instant film cameras. The Polaroid brand became synonymous with instant film. The photo quality was poor -- the lenses weren't great quality, and neither were the flashes. The flashes tended to light up just the center of the photo, leaving a circle of darker color around the photo's edges. This is known as vignetting.
Vignetting
A vignette is common on many older photos, including Polaroid photos. Pinhole photography is notorious for vignetting. If you look at photos from the late 1800s or early 1900s, most have some sort of vignette. Some professional photographers purposefully add vignette filters to their digital photos to give them a more old-world and retro feel, usually in conjunction with a sepia tone.
Photo Software
Photo software allows you to add vignettes to photos to resemble the look of a Polaroid vignette. Use a pre-set action such as Polaroid 600 Instant Film from Addicted to Design for a one-click vignette. To create one yourself, draw a circle marquee around the main image of your photo and select the inverse. Create a new layer. Select "Feather," and set it to 60 or higher. Fill the selection with black, and the edges should look gradually darker, like a black halo.
Photo Apps
If you don't have photo software but want to turn your digital photos into vignetting Polaroids, download a computer application such as Poladroid. This installs an icon on your desktop that looks like a Polaroid camera. Drag your photos to the icon, and a new window will open. It takes time to develop the photo, just like a true Polaroid picture. The application adds vignetting as well as aging looks, such as fingerprints and scratches. It also adds a border to the photo as if it were printed on Polaroid paper.
Remove Vignetting
If you have scanned a Polaroid picture and want to remove the vignette, photo editing software can help. In Photoshop, for example, go to the "Filter" menu and choose "Distort." Select "Lens Correction." In the Vignette box, adjust the "Amount" slider to the right to lighten the edges of the photo. Play with the "Midpoint" slider as well to push the dark areas farther to the outer edges of the photo. This may allow you to crop out the dark corners if the "Amount" slider can't completely remove the vignette. If all else fails, purchase a picture frame with a circle or oval opening to display your photo -- this will hide the dark edges on the printed piece.
Apple's iPhone is a smartphone device that allows you to access email, the Internet and a diverse range of mobile applications, in addition to quotidian cell phone functions such as calling and text messaging. In spite of its technological prowess, the iPhone experiences minor glitches and malfunctions, such as occasional freezing.
iOS And Memory
Unlike simpler cell phones, the iPhone functions using an actual operating system, much like the one you have on your PC or Mac. Dubbed "iOS," the iPhone's operating system underlies the visual interface you use to navigate through its applications and features. As is the case with your computer's operating system, iOS draws on random access memory, or RAM, to allow it to open and run applications quickly and without errors. If your iPhone's memory becomes overextended, it can result in your device freezing.
Application Glitches
Certain applications can cause your iPhone to freeze, by over-utilizing your device's memory or simply as a result of its own fault. If you find your iPhone often freezes while you use the "Twitter" application, peruse the "App Store" for an available update. In most cases, updating an application to its latest version takes care of freezes and other glitches. If it doesn't, you may need to pursue additional repair options for your iPhone.
Camera
Another of the iPhone's features that caan occupy a great deal of the device's operational resources is its built-in camera, which captures still photos -- and, in later versions, video. The camera can become most problematic when used in conjunction with applications. Updating your Facebook status by taking a photo while using the application, for example, requires use of memory reserves not only for the camera, but also for the application simultaneously. Avoid running multiple high-usage applications at the same time if your device regularly freezes.
iPhone Restore
iPhone restore is a procedure that resets your iPhone to its factory defaults and erases its content, with the hopes of restoring the device to a new operational state. If your iPhone experiences frequent freezes, you can't link to one application or usage error, you might try restoring it. To restore your iPhone, connect it to iTunes, click its name in the left pane of the program and click "Restore" within the "Summary" tab. Click "Yes" when iTunes prompts you to back up your iPhone's content, then follow the on-screen instructions to restore your phone.
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A refrigerator will keep food cold by converting gas into liquid, then liquid into vapor. Basic physics maintains that when two surfaces come in contact with the other, the surface with the higher temperature will cool to equal the temperature of its alternate. Coils and metal parts inside a refrigerator are loaded with cold liquid. The liquid inside generates cold air outside the coils. This happens when the heat from inside the refrigerator reduces its temperature to "match" temperatures with the cold liquid inside the coils. When you open a refrigerator door, you generally will notice a dramatic change in air temperature. Food inside is kept cold because the refrigerator is able to convert gas into liquid. That liquid passes through a series of parts that can also opt to change that liquid into vapor--this is done by compressing molecules. A refrigerator, without a compressor, will generally be hot inside. Once the coils inside a refrigerator have power, the compressed material, gas and liquid, will suck out all the hot air.
Parts of a Refrigerator
A refrigerator is typically divided into three sections with various parts. It will have a freezer, an expansion valve and a motor or compressor. It will also have an evaporator. The evaporator typically consists of the thin coils you will see inside the freezer section of a refrigerator. The motor in the refrigerator makes liquid and gas move within the parts. The movement causes the fluid to go to the compressor. The compressor essentially "squishes" the liquid until it becomes vapor. The expansion valve will allow gas and liquid to run through an evaporator. The fan inside the evaporator is what causes the cold air to move around inside a refrigerator.
Food Inside a Working Refrigerator
When you buy food, it is at a certain temperature. Imagine you take that food home and place it on your kitchen counter. The molecules in the food will adjust to your kitchen air temperature accordingly. The food is one surface and the kitchen air temperature is another. When you put a piece of food inside a refrigerator, its core temperature is probably higher than inside a working refrigerator compartment. Food at room temperature, will want to stay at room temperature. If the food is, in fact, colder than your kitchen air temperature, it may create water on its surface. This is a residual effect of condensation and the inside of a refrigerator works in a similar fashion. When food is introduced into a colder area, its temperature will adjust to the area inside. The same will happen to the interior of a refrigerator wall. The residual condensation is another way items in a freezer are kept frozen, while food in another compartment remains cold, but not frozen.
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Sometimes, after setting up your brand new, expensive, home stereo or home theater system, you turn it on expecting pristine sound and instead get a low frequency hum coming from your speakers, ruining your "perfect sound." Low frequency hum can be caused by several things; in most cases, fixing it is not too complicated.
Instructions
1. Check the connections between components and make sure they are secure before proceeding to the next Step. Sometimes, loose connections can cause a hum.
2. Separate the audio cables from the power cables; electromagnetic interference from the power cables can cause stereo hum. Use cable ties to secure the audio cables away from the power cables.
3. Plug in a surge protector to the outlet, and then plug all the components into that surge protector.
4. Connect a ground plug to the surge protector and then plug the ground plug into the main outlet. A ground plug is available at any hardware store, and turns a three prong connection into a two prong. Ground plugs help eliminate 60 cycle hum.
5. Connect the ground wire from your turntable to the ground wire connection on the receiver. If this doesn't work, connect the ground wire to a screw on the electrical outlet.
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Deciding whether to buy a television or projection TV for your home theater system can be overwhelming. They both offer wonderful viewing options and can compliment your home theater system. There are several options to take into consideration that can make your decision easier. Follow these steps to choose a television or projection TV for your home theater system.
Instructions
1. Measure the space you have to place your television or screen for a projection TV. A large screen for a projection TV will take up a lot more room than a large television.
2. Determine how much space you have between the TV or projection screen and the viewing area. A projection TV requires a lot more space between the screen and the viewing area in order to see the whole picture. The same can also be true for extremely large televisions.
3. Consider the lighting in the room. A projection TV needs absolute darkness to get a clear picture. A standard television can easily be viewed in bright light.
4. Take into consideration whether or not you have HDTV when you choose a television or projection TV. Standard cable or satellite looks very poor on a projection TV although it looks perfectly fine on a standard television. If you are willing to invest in HDTV then the resolution will look fine on either one.
5. Figure out how you will get a regular television or projection TV home from the store. What you buy will be greatly determined by how you can transport it. If you are willing to pay for delivery then this won't affect whether or not you choose a television or projection TV.
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If you are taking your first steps into video editing on your computer, or simply want to be able to put a clip up on YouTube, you must digitize your footage by transferring it from your tape to your computer. There are several things you will need to successfully accomplish this task, including computer with a video card, a fire wire and a device to connect to your computer with the tape, such as a Mini-DV camera or a playback deck. Read on to learn more about download a mini DVD to a computer.
Instructions
1. Insert your tape into your camera or playback deck. Make sure your tape is rewound. You may also choose to cue the tape to the correct spot, or you can do that within your editing program.
2. Open your editing program, such as Adobe Premiere or iMovie. Locate your video capture commands. These commands are likely under your “File” menu, and then “Capture” or “Import.”
3. Connect your camera to your computer utilizing your fire wire. The fire wire port on your PC will look like a small vertical, rectangular shaped port. The location of the connector point on your camera will vary. Refer to your camera’s instruction manual if you need to. Once connected, turn the power on your camera to VCR mode. If correctly connected, your editing program will recognized your capture device is online.
4. Locate the controls within your capture window. They will resemble any basic playback controls, such as Record, Play, Stop, Forward and Rewind. You can use these controls to cue your tape to the exact location of the footage you want to capture. You will likely want to give your self several frames or even a full second of lead time both before and after your segment.
5. Press your “Record” button when you are ready. Your tape will begin playing and any footage on the tape while “Recording” is in progress will be digitized to your computer.
6. Press “Stop” when you have reached the end of your segment. You editing program should prompt you to name and save your footage at this time. More advanced programs have “logging” capabilities where you can type in notes or keywords on the clip you have captured.
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Canon included a surfeit of features in the Canon 5D Mark II digital camera, but one of the most confusing to beginning shooters is the wealth of image quality options. There are nine different image quality settings. Six store files in a JPEG format, and three store files in a RAW format that preserves the photograph's exposure and color information for editing later. It's important for photographers to know change this common photo setting on the fly.
Instructions
1. Click the "Menu" button on the back of the digital camera to enter the Canon 5D Mark II's settings.
2. Navigate to the first screen of camera settings, indicated by a camera icon with one small dot in the upper right corner.
3. Scroll to the "Quality" menu option, the first on the list.
4. Select whether you'd like the camera to store a RAW image. RAW stores the entire image uncompressed; SRAW1 and SRAW2 store smaller versions of the file.
5. Select whether you'd like the camera to store a JPEG version of the file. JPEG files can be selected by both size and quality.
6. Exit the menu and resume shooting.
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Satellite antennas use parabolic reflectors to focus energy.
A parabolic mirror is a mirror that is shaped like a parabolic bowl. Parabolic mirrors are symmetric in two directions about their major axis (i.e., the line that passes through the "middle" of the bowl and through the parabolic vertex).
Curved vs. Flat Mirrors
Flat mirrors produce virtual images, meaning that the image appears as a reflection and is "located" behind the mirror. Light rays from the object bounce off the mirror and travel back toward the object in a straight line.
Curved mirrors reflect the rays that travel parallel to the mirror's major axis of symmetry, at an angle such that they converge at a focal point in front of the mirror on the major axis.
The Focus
The focus, or focal point, of a curved mirror is the point where rays converge, following their angular reflection from the surface of the mirror. At this convergence point, a curved mirror can render an image from a distant object, or collect energy for transmission applications.
Parabolic mirrors---which are curved more drastically than spherical mirrors---are ideally suited for these purposes, because they can be engineered to focus energy very narrowly during collection or transmission.
Uses of Parabolic Mirrors
Parabolic mirrors are the primary components of telescopes and satellite dishes. They are integral to reflecting telescopes, such as the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope, which is the backbone of one of NASA's most successful space missions. Parabolic reflectors are also essential components of most radio telescopes, spacecraft tracking programs, and space-to-ground communication systems.
The satellites that orbit Earth to provide satellite-based services such as DishTV, satellite radio and global positioning systems also rely on large parabolic reflectors, which focus beams of energy for transmission back toward the surface of the planet.
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Toslink is a type of digital audio cable connection that stands for "Toshiba link," named for the company that invented the protocol. Toslink cables transmit a pure digital signal from one stereo component to another, such as from a CD player to an audio-video receiver. Because the cable uses fiber optic light to transmit the audio data, there is no chance of electromagnetic interference that can distort the signal, unlike metal-wire audio cables. The cap on each end of a Toslink cable removes quickly for connection.
Instructions
1. Turn off the power to both audio components before hooking up the Toslink cable.
2. Grip the plastic cap on one end of the cable covering the Toslink plug with thumb and forefinger to pull the cap straight off the end. Repeat for the plastic cap on the opposite end of the cable.
3. Line up the plug shape on the Toslink cable with the outline of the labeled port on each audio component and push the plug straight in.
Ghost hunting can be a lot of fun and you may even catch something paranormal if you have the right equipment. One valuable piece of equipment is an infrared camera. Here's attempt to see a ghost with an infrared camera.
Instructions
1. Buy or borrow a good quality infrared camera. Consider renting if you'll only be using it once. Choose one that records, so you can replay anything you may miss or want to see again.
2. Get to know how an infrared camera works. It allows you to see things you can and cannot see on your own. An infrared camera can detect ghosts by the electromagnetic field they are believed to emanate and can also distinguish between warm objects such as a human, and a ghost which lacks a heat signature. Practice viewing various objects and people to get a feel for how things appear.
3. Visit a location where at least one ghost has been "sighted." This increases your chances of capturing a ghost with your camera. Take along black and white infrared film when using a non-video camera and remember plenty of batteries as ghosts are known to drain them quickly.
4. Scan the area you're investigating slowly with the infrared camera. Look with your naked eye at any objects you're unsure of. Pay attention to your feelings as well as what you can see so you know when you must be more alert to what is on the camera. Take pictures one at a time, if not using a infrared camera with a video recorder, so as not to blur the images.
5. Keep an eye out for any human-shaped objects or anything freestanding. Depending on the camera you're using, these can appear in a variety of colors, but often white and always different from its surroundings when paranormal. Potential paranormal images include full-body apparitions, seat imprints or hand imprints.
6. Eliminate any other potential things your camera has captured. Dust, bugs, shadows or small animals are all commonly seen through an infrared camera and appear as orbs so rule those out. When you have a human-shaped image you cannot explain away and it's not a reflection of you or someone with you, congratulations, you may have captured a picture of a ghost.
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Our eyes are tuned to see the visible spectrum of light, a term used to refer to light with wavelengths between 380 and 750 nanometers. Just because we cannot see any light at night does not mean that there is no light there. Infrared light---light with a wavelength longer than 750 nm---though invisible to the naked eye is visible to cameras. Digital cameras use a special filter to block this infrared light, but with a few modifications to your existing camera, you can build your own night vision camera capable of "seeing" and recording infrared.
Instructions
1. Select a digital still or video camera---including webcams---that you would like to modify to a night vision camera. The modification is irreversible and the camera will no longer be able to shoot normal color photos or videos. Film or tape cameras will not work, as neither standard film nor videotape will render infrared light correctly. You will need special film or tape to shoot infrared with a nondigital camera.
2. Consult your camera's manual to determine the location of the camera's image sensor. It will be labeled either as a CCD or CMOS sensor.
3. Open your camera, removing screws with your screwdriver if necessary. Even though you can expose a dSLR (digital single lens reflex) sensor by removing the lens, it will be necessary to remove the back of the camera to get to the infrared filter. Video cameras will also need to be opened to access their sensors. Webcams often must be pried apart if their components are attached with clips or glue.
4. Remove the red-tinted glass that covers the sensor. This is the infrared filter. It will likely be attached to the camera or sensor in some way, so you will need to remove it without damaging the sensor or camera. You can usually slip your screwdriver between the filter and sensor and gently pry the filter off. Be careful to keep the screwdriver from scratching the sensor.
5. Discard the infrared filter, and reassemble the camera. If you needed to break apart a glued component on a webcam, you can use an adhesive to reconnect the pieces. Digital still cameras and video cameras can be reassembled without replacing any parts.
6. Take photos or video as usual, remembering that your camera is now capable of seeing more than your naked eye can. Because the modification occurs between the sensor and the lens, you will not be able to see the difference through your camera's eyepiece. Any digital display will show infrared light, however.
7. Use your infrared flashlight to put more infrared light into your shot and make your subject even more visible. During the day, or when photographing living subjects---as organic material throws off much more infrared light than inorganic material---this flashlight is not necessary, but it will illuminate nonliving subjects at night without casting any visible light.
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Sanyo cameras come with lots of software to help you use your camera.
Sanyo video cameras are great for not only shooing videos but also for taking pictures. Once you finish capturing pictures and video with one of the cameras you'll need to connect it to your computer in order to start sharing and using those videos. Luckily, all Sanyo cameras come with a software pack full of programs to help you get the most from your photos and videos.
Photo Explorer
Photo Explorer is a fairly basic photo program that automatically captures all of the still photographs you have taken with your Sanyo camera. The software organizes the pictures in a gallery-like form, allowing users to navigate through pictures on their computers with ease.
Movie Factory
Much like Photo Explorer, Movie Factory is a way to organize the videos you have recorded using your Sanyo camcorder. Videos are organized within the program so that you can easily navigate to a particular video you may want to watch or share with a friend.
Motion Director
Motion Director is a a program that allows you to remove blur that might have occurred in your video from moving the camera around. The program also allows you to create a panoramic still picture from pan video shots of scenes you recorded with your Sanyo camera.
QuickTime
QuickTime is the program your computer uses to play back video clips you have recorded using your Sanyo video camera. Videos played in QuickTime can be saved as different file types, compressed and emailed to friends or family members from within the program.
ITunes
ITunes is a popular program created by Apple for organizing video and audio files. ITunes can be used to organize video files you have recorded with your Sanyo camera and can also be used to transfer those video files onto an iPod for taking with you while you're on-the-go.
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Gone are the days where you dully communicate with friends and family over a web cam. While effects are unique to web cam software, there are some fun effects that are commonly found across many platforms.
Types of Superficial Effects
Superficial effects are effects that give the appearance of an added camera lens. Black and white is one of the more popular superficial effects. "Sepia" gives the video subject a brownish lens tone, while "glow" illuminates the subject in a blurry fog. "Comic book" gives the colorful, dotted appearance of a page from a comic strip, and "color pencil" makes the video subject look like they've been sketched. "Thermal camera" shows the "hot" spots on the subject and the scene behind him; "x-ray" gives the appearance of being behind the hospital operation room machine of the same name. "Pop art" splits the video subject into four colorful quadrangles, reminiscent of artist Andy Warhol's signature style.
Types of Warped Effects
Warped effects distort and bend the appearance of the video subject. "Bulge" makes the video subject's face protrude forward. "Twirl" twists the subject in circles. "Light tunnel" makes the subject appear as if they are at the end of a tunnel, and "fish eye" makes the subject's eyes seem abnormally large. Some other popular warped effects are "dent," "squeeze," "stretch" and "mirror."
Types of Background Effects
Background effects allow you to change the scene of what's behind you, similar to how a green screen is used in cinema. Popular backgrounds include clouds, color dots, earthrise, Eiffel Tower, underwater and fish, a rollercoaster scene, sunset, or Yosemite. Some web cams offer the option of adding user backdrops, perhaps a personal photo or an image found on the web.
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Problems with the KD S5050 may be caused by the CD you're attempting to play.
The JVC KD S5050 is an in-car CD player and radio. As with all electronic equipment, problems can occur, but there may be a simple solution, so it is always worth troubleshooting the player yourself before making a potentially expensive service call. Some problems may be caused by the player itself but others may be related to the CD you are trying to play.
Instructions
1. Turn the volume knob clockwise to increase the sound level.
2. Press the "Eject" button to see if there is a CD in the slot.
3. Check to ensure the CD is inserted the right way up.
4. Try another CD.
5. Hold the "CD" button and press and hold "eject" for two seconds to unlock the CD player.
6. Hold the "Standby/On Attenuator" button and press and hold "Eject" for two seconds.
7. Hold the "Select" button and press and hold the "Standby/On Attenuator" button for two seconds to reset the unit.
8. Pull the control panel to remove it. Pull the trim plate to remove it. Insert the two handles that came with the unit into the slots on each side. Gently pull them apart and out to remove the unit from its case.
9. Check to see if the antenna plug is firmly inserted into the antenna terminal.
10. Follow the wires from the power cord to the battery. Check to ensure that the black lead is connected to the ground terminal and the yellow lead is connected to the positive terminal. The type of connection may vary but will usually be an o-ring that can be fitted over the bolt on the connector that connects the battery to the car.
11. Follow the speaker leads to the speakers and check the connections. The type of connection may vary depending on the speakers but will usually be a connector slot that must be slid firmly into place.
Copy a Mini DVD to computer for storing or burning to another media format, such as DVD.
Mini DVD discs are a storage medium used for some camcorder models to capture video. Smaller in diameter than a standard 5-inch DVD, the Mini DVD has a number of playback limitations that make it desirable to copy into another format. Mini DVDs can be played on any computer with a CD-ROM or recordable DVD drive, but will play on few standalone DVD components because of format conflicts. Copying the mini disc content to a computer gets around this problem so the video can be formatted for burning to a DVD, if desired, or storing on the computer's hard drive.
Instructions
1. Plug the FireWire connector cable from the port on the side of the camcorder to a free FireWire port on the computer.
2. Load a prerecorded Mini DVD in the camcorder and leave the camera turned on.
3. Open the software on the computer that works with the Mini DVD camcorder by clicking twice on the program name.
4. Click the "File" button on the software to open a folder displaying the video files on the Mini DVD in the camcorder.
5. Select the desired videos to copy, then click "Import Files" or "Copy Files" to copy the videos onto the computer.
6. Click the "File" tab once more and choose "Save As" to open a box for assigning new names to the videos, if desired. Type a name in the box. Most camcorders will assign a numeric name to each video stored on the disc, such as "Video 001," so renaming the files makes them easier to identify.
7. Click "Save As" and choose "MPEG," which is a format suitable for burning to a DVD at a later time, if desired. Click "Save" to store the copied files on the computer.
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Digital camera memory begins with the camera's image sensor. Light falls on the sensor and goes through an analog-to-digital converter. The amount of information captured depends on the resolution of the sensor.
The Internal Memory
Once the information has been converted to a digital form, it is stored in the camera's internal-memory buffer. Image data is initially stored in the memory buffer because writing data to the buffer is faster than writing data to the memory card. By initially storing the image in the buffer, the camera is able to take another picture much more quickly than if the image is written directly to the card. Writing the data to the memory buffer also allows in-camera image processing to occur before the final image is saved to the card.
The Memory Card
A memory card is a solid-state data storage device. Memory cards have no moving parts and, as such, are much more reliable than mechanical hard disks. Memory cards are non-volatile storage. This means that data written to the card remains on it, even when power is not applied to the card. This means that the card retains its data even when taken out of the camera.
Non-volatile memory, sometimes called "flash" memory, is a form of electronically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM). It is made up of a grid of tiny memory cells that have two transistors. These two transistors change the state of a thin oxide layer to either positive or negative, thus storing the zero or one state of the binary digital data.
In most cases, eight bits are required to store one pixel of image data. To store that pixel, eight memory cells are required. If a digital photograph is taken with a 10-megapixel camera, 80 million memory cells are required. A 1-gigabyte memory card will have 8 billion memory cells and will be able to hold 100 uncompressed images. Most cameras use a compression algorithm to store two to three times that many images on a memory card.
Modern memory cards are available in very large sizes. Four-gigabyte and 8-gigabyte cards are common. Sixteen-gigabyte and 32-gigabyte cards are also available in some memory-card types. Memory cards of this size can easily store well over 1,000 compressed images.
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A LakeMaster Pro Data card is a Secure Digital (SD) card that contains all the lakes and features of a specific region (typically done by state). Because the information is stored on a standard SD memory card, you can copy the data into a new SD card with a SD card reader. This procedure allows you to back up the LakeMaster Pro Data card in case it is damaged in the future.
Instructions
1. Connect the SD card reader to the computer via the USB data cable running out the rear of the device.
2. Insert the LakeMaster Pro Data card into the SD card reader. Momentarily, the computer states it has detected a new, removable device.
3. Click "Start" and "(My) Computer." Double-click the removable device icon to load a window with all the maps saved on the LakeMaster Data Pro card.
4. Click and drag the files over from the open window to the desktop.
5. Eject the SD card after you have finished copying the maps to the desktop. Insert the new SD card into the card reader. Return to (My) Computer and double-click the removable device icon.
6. Click and drag the files you have copied onto the desktop into the open window. This process copies the data from the LakeMaster Pro data card into the new SD card.
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Alkaline and lead-acid batteries are the most common batteries with which most people come into contact. Alkaline batteries, such as AA batteries, often leak when left in electrical appliances too long. Lead-acid batteries, such as car batteries, may leak and sometimes spill. Batteries contain corrosive chemicals that can cause damage and injuries if the chemicals are spilled or leak.
Instructions
1. Put on protective gear, such as goggles and rubber gloves.
2. Scrub alkaline battery leakage with a weak household acid like vinegar or lemon juice. You can use cotton swabs, toothbrushes or sponges to gently clean any areas that have alkaline residue on them.
3. Use a thick paste made from baking soda and water to neutralize lead-acid battery leaks and spills. Alternatively, you can pour soda pop on the battery posts, then scrub them clean.
4. Purchase an OSHA approved battery spill response kit if you work in an area where lead-acid spills are likely. The kits contain all the materials that you need to safely clean a battery acid spill.
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There's nothing worse than needing power in your cell phone and looking down to see a dead, or almost dead battery. With a cell phone vehicle power adapter, though, even if you're on the road you can keep your cell phone charging or bring power back to your phone.
Find the Power Supply
Every car has a power supply port and some cars have several. In older cars, the power supply is in the cigarette lighter. In newer vehicles, it is often marked as "12v power supply" and is located near the stereo. Other outlets can usually be found inside a center console, inside the trunk or behind the center console in the backseat.
Plug It In
Once you find the power supply in your vehicle, plug the large end of your vehicle power adapter in. Plug the other end into the cell phone and it should start charging immediately. It is worth noting that some cars need to be turned on and running for the 12v power supply to work (as is the case with several newer Honda models). If you plug your phone in and it doesn't start charging, try turning on the engine.
How It All Works
A car charger is the same as the wall charger that you plug into an electrical outlet in your house. Both chargers conduct electricity from a source and transmit the electricity to power your cell phone and charge the battery. The difference between the two, however, is that while the wall charger draws power from the source supplying your house with electricity (that you eventually pay your power company for using), your car charger--once plugged in--draws its power from the car's battery and transmits that power to the phone's battery.
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Use care when carrying a super zoom telephoto lens.
Super Zoom lenses are telephoto lenses that have a focal length of 400mm or longer. In addition to being large and heavy, these lenses come with a big price tag, which means transporting them needs to be done with care. While smaller lenses attach to your camera, with these lenses you attach the camera to them. Keeping that idea in your mind will underscore the importance of carrying the lens and the camera, not the camera and the lens.
Instructions
1. Attach a shoulder strap to the lens itself. These lenses have attachments for shoulder straps and when carrying these lenses on your shoulder it should be with a strap attached to the lens. If you rely on the camera strap to support the lens and camera, you are placing a great amount of stress on the mounting bracket of the lens and camera, leading to the possibility of the mounting bracket failing.
2. Hold the lens by the mono/tripod screw mount. These lenses are typically used on a tripod or monopod which are attached via a screw mount on a "L" shaped bracket that rests underneath the lens. This bracket is at the center balance point of the lens and is sturdy enough that allows individuals to carry the lens by hand.
3. Place the lens in its carrying case when not being used and carry the lens in this case until it needs to be used. The case will provide cushioning and protection should you accidently drop the lens.
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Cameras with 12 megapixels or higher make excellent large prints.
If you're in the market to buy a compact, easy-to-use digital camera, there are only a few technical specifications you must take into account when comparing one model to the next.
Resolution
Practically all cameras on the market have enough resolution, measured in megapixels, to suit your needs, according to CNET. However, if you're definitely interested in making large prints of your family get-together, look for a camera with 12 megapixels or higher.
Optical Zoom
Having a compact camera with a respectable degree of optical zoom adds convenience and flexibility to your pictures. Most compact cameras have a 3X optical zoom, allowing you to zoom in with relative closeness. However, if you find a camera with higher levels of optical zoom, it compares very favorably to other models. Do not confuse optical zoom with digital zoom, which only makes the zoomed image blurry and blocky.
Flash and Light Sensitivity
Try to get a camera with red-eye reduction, which virtually eliminates one of the most unfortunate side-effects of flash photography. Speaking of flash photography, wouldn't it be nice to dispense of flash photography altogether unless it's absolutely necessary? That's why many camera manufacturers are hyping the light sensitivity of many of their most recent models. Pick the most sensitive camera available for your budget.
Other Factors
LCD screens are also getting bigger on compact cameras, allowing several people to enjoy pictures simultaneously. If you like your screens big, settle for one that's at least three inches. Automatic focus options are not necessary unless you're a photography enthusiast. Finally, the ability to record video is a plus on any digital camera. Check the video resolution when comparing cameras and try to pick the highest one.
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A theodolite is an instrument used commonly by builders and engineers to measure precise angles, which is necessary for large scale construction projects. A basic modern optical theodolite typically consists of a small telescope which is connected to two angle measuring mechanisms, one for measuring horizontal angles and one for measuring vertical angles. It sits atop a rotatable base with a leveling mechanism on a tripod. Once the theodolite is set up, the telescope is turned to spot the desired point and then the angle from the point that the theodolite is placed to the point spotted in its telescope can be read through the eyepiece of the scope.
Instructions
Setting up the theodolite
1. Find a patch of firm level ground with a good view of what you wish to spot.
2. Extend the legs of the tripod so that the theodolite will be at a comfortable level for you to use, splay them as far as they will go (most theodolite tripods will have a mechanism that will lock them when they reach their maximum separation and extension), and stick the ends of the legs into the earth as much as you can.
3. Adjust the three leveling screws on the base of the theodolite so that it is level. The spherical spirit level mounted on the theodolite will give you an idea of when it is roughly level.
4. Align the long spirit level with two of the three screws and readjust with those two screws to achieve a more accurate level on that axis. Then turn the theodolite 90 degrees on its base and adjust again using the third screw.
5. Release the two horizontal adjuster clamps (usually large knobs on either side of the theodolite, slightly vertically offset).
6. Align the upper part of the theodolite with the mark on the ring between the two sides which are connected to the horizontal clamps, then lock the upper clamp.
7. Open the mirror light source on the side of the theodolite, and look through the small eyepiece. You will see three scales: horizontal, vertical, and fine adjustment. Use the fine adjustment knob on the upper part of the theodolite to align the mark with 0'00" (0 minutes and 0 seconds of arc).
8. Use the upper horizontal adjustment knob to align the single line you see in the scope on the bottom half of the horizontal scale exactly between the double lines which sit below the number 0.
9. Create a reference line by lining up the theodolite horizontally with a tall landmark within easy view. Unlock the lower clamp to make this rotation, line the sight up with the landmark, and lock the lower clamp again. The horizontal measurement will still be zero. From now on, only loosen the upper clamp to make horizontal adjustments.
Taking a measurement
10. Unlock the upper horizontal clamp, and rotate the theodolite until the arrow in the rough sights is lined up with the point you wish to measure, then lock the clamp. Use the upper horizontal adjuster (not the clamp) to align the object between the two vertical lights in the sight.
11. Look through the small eyepiece, and using the fine adjustment knob to get a precise horizontal line up with your object. The degrees from your reference are measured on the horizontal degree scale, the minutes and seconds on the fine adjustment scale (ex. 30 degrees 10'30").
12. Unlock the vertical clamp and look through the sight while moving the theodolite up and down to find the precise spot vertically on your object that you'd like to measure. Lock the clamp and use the fine vertical adjustment knob to get a precise fix on the point you've chosen. Then look through the small eyepiece and read off the degrees, minutes and seconds from the vertical scale and the fine adjustment scale as you did for the horizontal scale. If your object is up high you'll need to do a rough horizontal adjustment first, then do the vertical measurement, then readjust for the final horizontal measurement. These two coordinates give the exact angle between your reference and your point of interest, but you can also measure the angle between two points by comparing their two measurements, or by setting the first point as the reference.
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Digital picture frames are neat devices that trump normal picture frames by being able to display slide shows. They come in various sizes, shapes and colors, and some of them can play music. If you have one of the digital picture frames that plays music, you can easily add songs to it with a USB memory card reader. The procedure is easy and fast, so you can change songs whenever you feel like it.
Instructions
1. Turn off the digital picture frame and remove the memory card and insert it into the USB memory card reader.
2. Insert the USB memory card reader into a USB port on your computer. A dialogue box will appear, prompting you to open the folder to view the contents. Open the folder and then minimize it.
3. Open the folder that contains the music files you want to add to the digital picture frame. The files must be in MP3 format, so if they're in any other format, you'll have to convert them before the digital picture frame can use them.
4. Copy and paste or click and drag the files to the memory card folder.
5. Remove the memory card from the USB adapter and insert it into the digital picture frame.
6. Turn on the digital picture frame and the songs will play.
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A GPS fishfinder is a tool that can be used by anglers to improve their chances of catching more fish. The device uses built-in sonar capabilities to provide views of the bottom of the body of water you are fishing on. There are a variety of GPS fishfinders on the market, so look closely at the features of several different models in order to choose the one that's right for you.
Instructions
1. Find a store that sells several different GPS fishfinder devices in order to be able to make comparisons between models. You can find them at most boating stores, outfitters, or marine electronics suppliers.
2. Look at the depth that each unit's sonar can reach. Some models like the Garmin Fishfinder 90 may have a maximum depth of 600 feet, while other models like the Hummingbird 777C2 GPS fishfinder can reach depths up to 1,500 feet.
3. Browse the display features of each fishfinder. Ideally, you'll want a model that displays fish in real time. There are also models that can give you actual fish returns as well as reveal close-hanging fish.
4. Compare pricing information for the GPS fishfinders. For recreational anglers, units like the Hummingbird Fishfinder 525 cost around $200 and are ideal for freshwater lakes. Commercial anglers will likely spend about $700 to $1,000 for a fishfinder like the Furono FCV620 with features like a triducer, rapid transmission rate and digital navigational data.
5. Read reviews online or in magazines before you choose your GPS fishfinder. Expert and user reviews can give you insight into how well the device worked for other users. You can use Galt (see References) as a starting point for fishfinder reviews.
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Most kerosene cooking stoves are either pressure or wick types.
Kerosene's relative cleanliness and efficiency compared to other liquid petroleum-based fuels make it an attractive alternative fuel. Small appliances such as space heaters and cooking stoves are well suited to kerosene power, and trading in a conventional electric or natural gas stove for a kerosene-fueled model allows a user to get off the mainstream energy grid, an advantage that has grown in appeal in an era of uncertain energy supplies.
Kerosene
Kerosene is a hydrocarbon liquid distilled from crude oil. It burns relatively cleanly compared to other petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel fuel, producing fewer particulate pollutants and harmful vapors, and it is used in many industrial and commercial applications. Kerosene is the fuel most commonly used in aircraft jet engines, and it is used as a heating fuel, both in central heating systems and space heaters. It is widely used as a cooking fuel in countries such as India, and portable kerosene stoves are favored among those seeking alternative energy sources for their appliances.
Stove Basics
Cooking stoves powered by liquid petroleum fuels like kerosene usually require a mechanism that vaporizes the fuel and mixes it with oxygen for the fuel to burn efficiently. Once the fuel is vaporized, it is directed toward a dispersion plate or burner where it is ignited and forms a flame suitable for cooking. Stoves of this type require priming and preheating before they are ready to use.
Pressure Stoves
A typical kerosene pressure stove is fed fuel from a tank under pressure; fuel pressure is created by gravity, a hand pump or an electric pump. The stove is primed by igniting fuel in a priming pan on the stove; priming fuel is either introduced from the tank's fuel line or poured directly into the priming pan by the user. As the priming flame burns, it heats the fuel in the fuel line to its boiling point, and the fuel begins to vaporize. When a valve on the fuel line is opened, the vaporized fuel is forced through a jet toward the dispersion plate, mixed with oxygen drawn in through vent tubes and ignited by the priming flame to create the cooking flame. The flame continues to heat fuel in the fuel line, either via a loop of the fuel line that passes through the flame or a heat sink on the stove that maintains the proper temperature, and a steady supply of vaporized fuel is drawn from the tank to the jet.
Wick Stoves
A kerosene wick stove works much like a candle. One end of a fiber wick rests in a reservoir of fuel, and fuel is drawn up through the wick by capillary action. A flame is applied to the other end of the saturated wick, igniting the fuel and drawing more fuel into the wick, thus maintaining the flame. Many kerosene cooking stoves have multiple wicks to provide a broader, hotter and more consistently heated cooking area.
Purchasing ringtones for a cellphone is not always an easy task. Some ringtone websites are scams, while others charge too much. LG phones has a feature that allows people to create own customized ringtones. With this tutorial, you can create your own ringtones for your cellphone.
Instructions
1. Open the LG phone and go to the main menu.
2. Find Media on your menu screen. Open this option.
3. Scroll down on the media option until you find Melody Composer. Once you find this option, open it.
4. Select "Compose Melody," once you've entered the melody composer section. You will notice there are two melody creation options: Keyboard and Score. Choose either option.
5. Use the up and down buttons on your phone to move the music notes up and down on the scale or keyboard. Use the left and right soft buttons to change the notes from quarter notes to half notes, full notes or eighth notes. Use the left and right buttons to move to new notes or keys.
6. Arrange each note until you've written your desired tune. Press "OK." There will be an option that will ask you if you want to save your tune. Click "Yes."
7. Press the right soft key again, once you save your tune. An Options screen will pop up. Scroll down to the button and click "Instrument and Rhythm." With this, you can change the sound from piano to trumpet, violin, flute or other instruments. With rhythm, you can add background sounds to your melody such as techno, classical, rock or disco background sounds.
8. Press "OK" again, once you find your desired sound. Save your tune again and give it a name. The tune is now in your ringtone bank.
9. Go to your ringtone bank and assign your personalized tune to the caller of your choice.
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One of the responsibilities that a person will face when working in an office environment is using a multiline phone. This is especially true for large businesses that have several calls coming in at once. Early on, using the multiline phone can seem overwhelming, but it really is not that difficult. The most important point to remember is to take it one call at a time and make sure you are pressing the correct buttons.
Instructions
1. Pick up the receiver when the phone rings. Answer the phone using the greeting that the company has requested when answering the multiline phone.
2. Press the button next to the flashing line that is ringing. A red blinking light indicates a call is coming in. For example if line 1 is flashing, then that is the incoming call that you want to click on and pick up.
3. Press the hold button to put the current call on hold; be sure to ask the caller before putting him on hold. This may vary, depending on the phone model, but most multiline phones have a hold button.
4. Transfer the phone call by using the "Transfer" button on the multiline phone, followed by the extension or telephone number of the person that is requested. Press the "Transfer" button again to complete the transfer.
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So maybe the coolest digital camera to us isn't quite as cool to teens. That's okay, because many inexpensive digital cameras come with the features and design that teens will dig. Make sure you don't blow it at Christmas--get the best digital camera for your teen.
Instructions
1. Figure them out. I know, that's impossible, but at least figure out how tech-savvy and artistically inclined they are. What are their computer habits? Do they understand terms and tweak PCs or do they stick to more user friendly stuff? Do they decorate like Andy Warhol or like Martha Stewart?
2. Consider how the camera looks. Some teens use cameras to accessorize--how they look could be more important than how they perform. Pick one that has a sleek design and a color he or she likes.
3. Size matters. They'll probably want to tote it around with them when they go out, so don't get them the gigantic safari cam with detachable flash. Portability trumps features. Opt for the model that has a keychain or lanyard. Get something that can slip into a pocket or a purse like a cellphone.
4. Go for fun features. Video with audio is definitely a plus. Webcam compatibility or being able to hook up directly to a printer are nice features as well.
5. Look into bundled software. Few teens are content to share their photos as-is. Many cameras come with some editing software that lets them tinker around with their digital pictures.
6. Don't worry about user-friendliness. You might not be able to figure out work the thing, but chances are your kid can, especially if she has other gadgets as well.
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Taking pictures originally in black and white can save you time in editing.
Shooting in black and white requires a different use of light, lenses and effects to create truly memorable pictures. Digital photography is still a developing art form, but most cameras now come with a shooting mode that will allow you to take photos in black and white without placing color photos into photo editing software. The only drawback is that you won't have a color original to refer back to.
Instructions
1. Push the menu button to open your camera menu. Scroll through the options until you come to shooting mode. Click the "OK" button.
2. Select the black and white option to change your camera's settings from color to black and white. Shoot a picture just to make sure it's working.
3. Click on the menu again and select the ISO settings. Adjust the ISO as low as possible to create a clearer, sharper picture.
4. Experiment with different shots to practice balance, composition and lighting with your pictures.
An electric water heater has many parts that make it function. It contains a dip tube that allows cold water to enter the tank. A pipe allows hot water to flow out of the tank. An inner steel tank holds 40 to 60 gallons of hot water. A bonded glass liner keeps water from accumulating rust. A thermostat controls the water's temperature inside the tank. Heating elements heat up the water. Drain valves allow the tank to drain. A pressure release valve is a safety feature that keeps the water tank from exploding. And, a sacrificial anode rod keeps corrosion from forming on the steel tank.
How does it work?
Water enters the water heater's tank via a pipe connected to the house's water system. The thermostat will control the water temperature once it is inside the tank. The thermostat can be set to keep the water between 120 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit, however, it is recommended that you keep the temperature between 120 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid being scalded by water that is too hot. The water heater is able to separate cold water from hot water. This happens when the cold water enters the tank. It automatically goes to the bottom of the tank, whereas the hot water rises because of its density.
The water heater also runs off of electricity, so it will need to be plugged into a power source.
How much hot water can I use?
The heating elements in the tank will heat up the cold water as it enters the tank, therefore the amount of hot water your tank holds depends on its capacity. However, if you use up the water quicker than the elements can heat it, which often occurs when washing clothes or taking long showers, you will get nothing but cold water coming out of the faucet. This also happens when you use the entire capacity of the tank. The heating elements will not be able to heat the water quick enough and you will have nothing but cold water.
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Installing a car audio amplifier can greatly increase the quality of the sound produced by the head unit. Not only can it increase the signal and make it louder, but it can bring out music nuances that were never noticed before, and deliver crisp, clean highs and thunderous lows. Of course, one of the most common reasons for installing an amplifier is to strengthen the bass signal for subwoofers.
Instructions
1. Mount the amplifier. Pick a spot where it will get ample air flow, because amplifiers create heat. If an amp overheats, it can momentarily shut down if it has internal protection circuitry built in, but if it doesn't, then permanent damage can be done. If you are mounting the amplifier in the trunk, consider attaching an external amp fan (which can be found cheaply at any electronics store) to the body of the amp. Drill into the body of the vehicle, being careful not to sever electrical lines or put holes in the gas tank. Once the holes are drilled, use self-tapping sheet metal screws to mount the amplifier. Not only will this provide a measure of safety for the amp, but it will also provide what is known as a "chassis ground" for it, meaning the body of the amp will be attached to the ground (body) of the vehicle.
2. Connect the positive (red) wire to the battery. Amplifiers, even small ones, can use big amperage, so it is recommended to use ten gauge or bigger (numerically smaller) wire to connect the power side of things to the battery. Run the wire in such a way that it cannot be chaffed, pinched or broken. Also recommended is to use a round electrical butt connector to connect it to the vehicle's battery post. Be sure it gets connected to the side with the plus (+) sign on it so that the amp gets power and does not ground out and fry up. Simply unscrew the ½-inch or 13 mm nut on the battery terminal clamp, insert the connector with the amp wire on it and retighten. Ensure that the battery cables and posts are clear of any oxidation so that the amp gets clean power.
3. Connect the negative (black) cable of the amp to a suitable ground. If mounting to the body of the vehicle, grind the paint off of the surface to ensure that it is fully grounded. Otherwise, it can be grounded to the frame or the negative (-) side of the battery. If the ground is improperly connected or unsuitable, it is likely that the amplifier will not even turn on. Once again, route the wire in such a way that it cannot become damaged, and use a round, terminal style butt connector with a self-tapping sheet metal screw.
4. Connect the speaker wires to the amplifier. The head unit, or car radio, has speaker wires coming out of the back of it which are routed to the various speakers throughout the vehicle. It is necessary to connect these to the "Line In" side of the amplifier so that the "Line Out" side contains a signal. To access these wires, the head unit can be pulled out and the speaker wire routed directly from it to the amp, or you can disconnect door and rear deck speakers and run that wiring to the amplifier. Once these steps are done, you are ready to run speaker wire to the subwoofers or aftermarket speakers you wish to install. If you are only looking to amplify the factory speakers, the back of the head unit must be accessed so that the factory speakers can receive the wire from the "Line Out" side of the amplifier.
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