Camera Shot Types

Camera Shots are used in all facets of the visual arts, including live television.

Film, television, video, and photography work use a variety of terms to describe different types of shots that can be accomplished with a camera. Composition is one of the most important parts of these types of work, so professionals have developed a naming convention that keeps the terminology consistent.

Low Angle

The low angle looks up at a subject from below.

The low angle shot is set up very close to the ground, looking up at a subject. This angle makes the subject appear taller and more imposing. Use this to create a feeling of power over the viewer.

High Angle

Looking down from above makes the subject look smaller.

A high angle shot is usually shot above a subject, making him appear smaller in stature. Use this angle to create a feeling of power over the subject.

Long Shot

The Long Shot captures the subject fully.

Also known as a wide shot, a long shot (LS) is one which shows the subject in its entirety and uses the full frame (when the subject is a person). A long shot can also refer to a wide viewing angle of an entire scene that allows the viewer to see subjects in relation to their environments.

Medium Shot

The Medium shot captures the subject from the waist up.

When the subject is a person, a medium shot (MS) is generally one in which the frame captures the subject from the waist up. This allows for a bit more detail to be shown in the frame.

Close Up

Close ups show detail to convey emotion.

A Close Up (CU) shot includes the tops of a person's shoulders and the entire head. Only a part of the subject fills the entire frame, which provides a large amount of detail. Use this shot when you want to convey heavy emotion.

Extreme Close Up

Extreme Close Ups are used to capture detail.

A modification of the close up, an Extreme Close Up (ECU) goes deeper into the subject's personal space to show a particular feature or detail.

Dutch Tilt

The Dutch Tilt angles the horizon.

A Dutch Tilt or Dutch Angle shot is one in which the horizon of the frame is tilted at an extreme angle so as to be off horizontal. This serves to cause unease or disorientation.

Two Shot

The Two Shot captures two subjects in the same frame.

The Two shot is simply a shot of two similar subjects shown in the same frame at the same time. For example, two people in the frame at the same time is a two shot.

Over-The-Shoulder

An Over-The-Shoulder shot (OTS) is one in which the camera literally looks at the subject over the shoulder of a person. This conveys relative positioning between two subjects.

Point of View

The Point of View Shot (POV) takes the perspective of the subject to show what they are seeing.

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Canon Zr600 Battery Charger Tips

Charge your camcorder battery with the Canon ZR 600.

The Canon ZR600 battery charger works with most Canon camcorder and digital camera batteries. The charger is 3.25 inches tall, 1.75 inches wide and 1.5 inches thick. The charger monitors temperature to keep the battery from overheating. Power adapters for your car's cigarette lighter are available for the charger.

Charge Cycle

To get your battery to perform at full capacity, you must fully change and discharge it three to five times. Set your battery in the Canon charger until it is fully charged then set your battery in the camcorder. Turn your camera on and use it until the battery dies. Slide the battery back into the ZR600 charger.

Voltage Threshold

The ZR600 battery charger utilizes 7.4 volts. If you lose the AC adapter of your battery charger, you must replace it with a charger of the same voltage or a lower voltage. If you attempt to use a plug with a higher voltage you can destroy your battery.

First Charge

Typically, the first time you plug your battery into the ZR600 charger, the charger will inappropriately read "fully charged" after about 15 minutes. To charge the battery fully, remove it from the ZR600 charger and slide it back into the charger. Typically, a full charge takes between two and four hours.

Storage

Store your battery and ZR600 charger in a cool, dry place, such as a closet that does not receive direct sunlight. Remove the AC adapter from the battery during storage and avoid twisting the cord. Twisting the cord can damage the wires inside the cord.

Charger Input

The charger works with electrical outlets between 100 and 240 Volts. This covers the majority of electrical outlets in the United States. If you wish to use the Canon battery charger in a foreign country, you must use an appropriate power adapter.

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Troubleshoot A Sony Alpha 100 Camera

The Sony Alpha 100 Camera is a digital camera in Sony's Alpha line. It has a 3.88X zoom and a 2.5-inch LCD screen. Sony is a known and respected name in camera technology and its products are well-engineered. However, as with most high-end electronics, glitches can occur. Before taking your camera in for a service, you can take a few basic troubleshooting steps on your own.

Instructions

1. Check that the battery pack is inserted correctly if the camera will not power up. When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever.

2. Clean the battery terminal with a cotton swab if the battery pack runs down too quickly. Recharge the battery pack.

3. Press the shutter halfway down if the camera suddenly powers off. This will cancel the power save feature.

4. Press the "DISPLAY" button to turn the LCD monitor on if nothing is displayed when the power is on.

5. Delete any unnecessary images if the camera cannot record images. Transfer images to a PC.

6. Set the focus mode switch to "AF" if the images are out of focus. You could be shooting in manual focus mode.

7. Set the flash to "FILL-FLASH" mode if the flash will not work. The flash mode may be set to "AUTO-FLASH".

8. Set the write-protect switch to the "Record" position on the "Memory Stick Duo" if your camera cannot delete images. Switch the memory stick to the "Lock" position to prevent accidental erasure of any images.

9. Turn off the camera for about an hour if moisture forms inside the unit. This can happen when the camera is moved from a cold to warm climate quickly.

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Connect A Video Camera To A Projector

Connect a Video Camera to a Projector

There are a variety of different video cameras available on the market, many of which have different recording functions. Some cameras record to a memory card or writable DVD, while others use a digital tape or an internal hard drive. No matter how your video camera records, you may want to simply display your video without editing it. Although you can do this on a television, a projector can provide a larger image.

Instructions

1. Plug the 3.5mm-to-RCA cable into the 3.5mm jack of the video camera. Most cameras have this. The port on the video camera is the same size as a port for headphones. It allows you to connect the audio and video from the camera into a television, or in this case, the video projector.

2. Plug the yellow RCA cable into the yellow RCA port on the video projector. If there is are red and white ports available, plug your red and white cables in also. These cables provided the sound for the video camera. Some projectors do not support audio playback, in which case you need to connect the red and white audio cables to an "Audio In" port on a stereo system.

3. Power on the video camera and set it to "VCR."

4. Power on the video projector and press the "Menu" button. Under menu you are going to find "Video In" (or something similar, depending on your make and model). Select this to display all of the possible options on your projector.

5. Scroll through the available selections until the content from the video camera is projected. From here you can begin the playback with the video camera.

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Diy Lightbox For Jewelry Photography

A lightbox is a tabletop photo studio used for product photography. Commercial lightboxes can be expensive, but beginners can create an affordable version that makes possible professional-looking photos. A cardboard box provides the frame and white tissue paper diffuses the light from fluorescent daylight bulbs. The natural lighting helps keep the colors of the jewelry accurate. Smooth Bristol board -- a thick paper like high-quality construction paper -- forms the background for the images.

Instructions

1. Assemble a small cardboard box, leaving the top open. Secure the underside of the box's bottom using tape across the folds. Use a craft knife to cut off the top flaps, the pieces that would fold down if you were going to close the top of the box. This creates the open front of the lightbox.

2. Turn the box horizontally so that one side is facing you and the open top is facing up. Use the ruler to measure and draw a rectangle 2 inches from each edge of the side of the box. Use the craft knife to cut out the rectangle. You should now have a large rectangular hole in the side of the box with a 2-inch cardboard border.

3. Repeat Step 2 for the opposite side of the box and for the upper side, which will be the top of the lightbox. You should now have a horizontal box with two open sides, an open top, a solid backing on the bottom of the box and an intact side that is the bottom of the lightbox.

4. Fold a sheet of white tissue paper in half. Place the tissue paper over one of the holes in the lightbox. Tape the tissue paper securely to the box, covering the hole and leaving the tissue as taut as possible. Trim off extra paper.

5. Repeat Step 4 for the other openings in the box. Place the Bristol board inside the box, bending one sheet of Bristol board to stick into the back if the box is small enough. The Bristol board should cover the cardboard on the back and bottom of the lightbox. Place one sheet of board along the back and another on the bottom if the box is too large for the first method. The interior cardboard should be covered by both sheets of board.

6. Set up your lighting. Position daylight fluorescent bulbs on either side of the box, one on the side and one above, or use three to cover all of the open sides. Set up your camera tripod on the table just outside the lightbox to take your photos.

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Transport Photos To A Sd Card With A Computer

SD Memory Card

The SD memory card is a usually used as a mobile memory card in digital cameras. However, its small counterpart, the mini SD memory card, is used in some wireless phones. Whatever SD card you have, you can upload other files and content to the card using your computer. You can even upload photos onto the card. This gives you an easy way of transporting the image on a small memory device.

Instructions

1. Connect an SD memory card reader to your computer (if your computer doesn't currently have an SD card reader built in). The card reader has a USB cable that plugs directly into any available USB port on the system.

2. Insert the SD memory card into the card reader.

3. Click "Start" followed by either "My Computer" or "Computer." Double-click the removable memory icon. A window opens with all the current files stored on the SD card.

4. Open the file containing the images you want to transport onto the SD card. Click-and-drag the image over to the SD card window.

5. Close the removable memory device's window once the pictures have finished copying. Right-click the memory device's icon and select "Eject." You can now remove the SD memory card from the card reader.

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Correct Fisheye With Photoshop

Correct Fisheye With Photoshop

If the subject of a photograph resembles the curvilinear shape of a fish eye, the culprit is a wide-angle camera lens. Dramatic image distortions add personality to a common subject. However, when your subject can thrive free from special effects, a lens correction may be called for. "Fish eye" correction enhances the look of architectural images--and gives them a polished appearance--because unnecessary distortions often look like something an inexperienced amateur photographer would do. Photoshop has a built-in remedy to fix the image whenever a subtle hint of radial distortion interferes with a subject's natural appeal.

Instructions

1. Open the photograph in Photoshop CS2 or higher.

2. Save the photograph in need of distortion correction by a new name. This step prevents loss of the original image if a mistake happens.

3. Navigate to "Filter," "Distort," and "Lens Correction." A dialog box will appear.

4. Check the "Grid" box option. Go to the "Remove Distortion" slider and move it to the right. Stop when the vertical lines within in your photograph align with the vertical lines of the grid.

5. Address the altered edge area of the adjusted image. The "Edge" selection defines when Photoshop will re-render the background, fill it with color or leave it transparent. The best option is to select "Transparent" and use the crop tool later.

6. Pick "Save Settings" from the fly-out menu. Give the settings a useful name and click "OK" to make the changes.

7. Check the image for quality. Blurry edges may be unacceptable. If you are unsatisfied with the results, try the process again or consider other fish eye correction tools. A variety of PhotoShop plug-ins can correct image distortions.

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Manufacture A Lithium Ion Battery

Lithium-ion batteries are common in consumer electronics, especially for applications that require a portable power source. They have an excellent energy-to-weight ratio and lose their charge slowly over time. Lithium-ion batteries can be recharged by moving the lithium ions from the negative electrode (cathode) to the positive electrode (anode). Lithium-ion batteries come in a variety of sizes and storage capacities and have many specialized features, but their basic construction is relatively simple.

Instructions

1. Make a thin sheet of lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2). This lithium compound forms the anode of the lithium ion battery. Use a thin sheet of carbon to form the battery's cathode.

2. Place a very thin sheet of plastic with microscopic perforations between the LiCoO2 and carbon sheets. This plastic separator will keep the anode and cathode from actually touching but will allow the lithium ions to pass through.

3. Roll the stack of three sheets from Step 2 into a cylinder and place it into a metal case. The metal case must have some kind of venting system as a safety measure--it will be under considerable pressure once the case is sealed. It will also have a switch that will stop the current flow if the battery overheats.

4. Fill the case with an electrolytic solution. Ether is a common choice. This can vary widely according to the specific type of lithium-ion battery, but it must be able to conduct electricity. This will allow electricity to flow from the anode to the cathode.

5. Seal the case and use the battery. Each cell of a lithium ion battery produces about 3.7 volts, which is considerable higher than the 1.5 volts provided by an alkaline battery.

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Copy Video Files To An Evo 4g

When you're stuck in the middle of a deadlocked traffic jam and there's nothing to do, you'll be grateful that you've loaded videos to your Evo 4G. Connect the cord that comes with your Evo to the computer, drag and drop a few files and you'll be ready to watch movies, television shows or home videos. Carry clips of your children or a few episodes of your favorite television sbe ready with the right video in any situation.

Instructions

1. Plug the small end of the USB cord into the phone and the large end into the computer.

2. Place your finger on the black bar at the top of the home screen that tells the time and battery life. Drag it down. Tap on the USB connection indicator. Select "Mount as Disk Drive" and confirm.

3. Open "My Computer". Double click on the new SD drive that appears to view all your folders -- that's your phone drive and the name and letter designation will change depending on how many other drives or storage devices are attached to your computer. Create a new folder on your Evo drive if you want a new place to store and organize your videos.

4. Open the computer folder that contains your video files. Drag them to the folder on the Evo 4G where you want to keep the video files.

5. Disconnect the USB cable from your computer and phone.

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Copy Vhs To Vhs

Are you a recent broadcast journalism graduate who needs to make copies of your resume tape and lack the access to a studio to copy them or are you just needing to make copies of personal memories that you don't want to lose? Well you may think your living in the dark ages for needing the use of a VCR. However, the process of copying VHS is not that difficult. Here are step by step instructions on copy those almost prehistoric VHS's.

Instructions

1. Assuming that the "source" VCR (the VCR that will contain the pre-recorded VHS) is already hooked up to the television using a coaxial cable, connect the outputs of the source VCR to the inputs of the "target" VCR (VCR that will contain the blank VHS) using the composite A/V cable.

2. Next, plug everything in to the power source. Then turn the television, and two VCR's on.

3. Insert videos into the correct VCR's. The blank tape into target VCR and the pre-recorded tape into source VCR.

4. Next, make sure to switch your target VCR to line, line 1, or line 2 (L, L1, L2) depending on type of VCR, by pushing the input button or using the up and down arrows to go to the lowest channel or until it displays the correct line.

5. Then, hit RECORD on the target VCR and PLAY on the source VCR. You will be able to watch what is being recorded on the television.

6. When the pre-recorded VHS has played all the way through, hit stop on both VCR's.

7. Lastly, take the VHS's out of the VCR's. Double check the recorded VHS by placing it in the source VCR, rewinding it, and pushing play.

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Use A Fish Tape

OK--you finally wore down the wife. She's letting you get a flat screen television. Now, it's just a matter of getting it mounted to the wall. You'll need a couple of things including a fish tape and a friend to help. A fish tape is a narrow piece of plastic that allows you to pull cables behind the wall, ceiling or floor. Like the name implies, you're fishing for cables. Read on to learn use a fish tape.

Instructions

1. Drill or notch the studs. Make sure the hole's diameter is twice the size of the wires you plan to pull through it. You may have to drill several holes to achieve the correct size.

2. Prepare the cables. You can save a lot of energy and time by pulling the cables through the wall, ceiling or floor in a bundle. It's easier than doing it one-by-one. So, determine what will have to be pulled through before you get started.

3. Push the fish tape through the run. Do not attach cables to it yet.

4. Tape the cables onto the fish tape. Make sure you tape the connectors behind each other, instead of bunching them all together. Keep the bundle as small and narrow as possible, so it goes through the wall smoothly.

5. Pull the fish tape through the run again. Do it slowly to ensure the cables stay attached.

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Set Up Digital Cable On A Home Theater Projector

Connecting your digital cable service to your projector ensures that there will be no shortage of breathtaking hi-def entertainment. There's no need to pay for installation: it's easy to connect your digital cable to your home theater projector.

Instructions

1. Position your projector in front of your home theater's viewing area and within reach of a power outlet. Match the red blue and green ends of the component cable to the red, blue and green ports on the back of your projector or connect the DVI cable to the port labeled DVI.

2. Position your cable box within reach of the projectors video cable, a cable outlet and a power outlet. Match the red, blue and green ends of the component cable to the ports on the back of the cable box, or connect the DVI cable to its port on the back of the box.

3. Connect your receiver system to the cable box with either and optical cable or RCA audio cable. Match the red and white cable heads of the RCA cable to the red and white audio ports on the back of the cable box labeled "Audio Out." Connect the other end of the cable to the "Audio In" port on the receiver. To use the optical cable, remove the stoppers on the ports for both the receiver and the cable box---run the cable from one port to the other.

4. Plug the individual speakers into the ports on the back of your receiver, matching the speaker to its port (for example, the front right speak goes into the port labeled "FR"). Position the receiver's speakers around the viewing area.

5. Connect one end of the coax cable to the "Cable In" port on the back of the cable box, and then connect the other end to the wall coax port. Plug the power cable into an outlet and power the box on.

6. Power on the projector. The projector will automatically detect which type of video cable is being used.

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Voltage Meter Work

How Does a Voltage Meter Work?

What is a Voltage Meter?

A voltage meter is a device that is used to measure the strength of an electrical current flowing within an electrical circuit. Essentially what it does is measure the electrical potential (the strength of an electrical charge) at two specific points within the circuit. It then compares these potentials and presents the difference between the two. This difference is the rate at which current florws through the circuit. Voltage meters can be analog devices which use an arrow to indicate the electrical potential, while digital ones provide a read-out.

Structure

At the center of the voltage meter is a magnet connected at both ends to pieces of magnetized iron. Sitting between the ends of the magnet is a cylinder made of iron. Because of its placement, the cylinder sits within both the positive and negative fields put out by the magnet. A coil of copper wire is wrapped around the far end of the cylinder, all of which is fitted into a housing. At the far end of the wire is a needle, steadied on either side by a spring. Behind the needle is the dial representing voltage. Fitted on the outside of the housing are two more wires, each of which connects to either end of the magnet.

How Does a Voltage Meter Work?

When the voltage meter is at rest, the needle points to the left side of the meter, representing zero electrical potential. The wire leads are attached to two parts of a live circuit. This causes the electricity to polarize the magnet within the meter even further. Should the difference of the potential between the two wires be a positive number, which it would be if any electricity were flowing through the circuit at all, the magnetic field within the meter becomes positively imbalanced, causing the needle to pull from the left side of the meter to the right, indicating how strong the electrical potential is.

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Information On Digital Frames

While digital cameras changed the way that pictures are taken, digital frames have extended to the way in which pictures are displayed. It took a few years for digital frames become popular, but digital frames have exploded and are now one of the top-selling photo albums. Like a visual screen saver for the home, digital frames come in several shapes and sizes to suit preferences, styles and general technology knowledge. Knowing the facts about digital frames can help you pick out the perfect one for you or someone you know.

Function

Digital frames use a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen to display a digital copy of a picture. There is no need for printing, mounting or adjustments. Pictures can be stored using a frame's internal memory or by using a memory card with the pictures stored on it. Pictures can be selected as a stand-alone, or the pictures can rotate by using slide show animations. Digital frames can be powered by batteries or mains electricity.

Features

Digital frames come in a number of styles. Some of the best frames come with interchangeable edges to match décor. Many styles are available including wood, faux wood, plastic, metal and almost every color. Sports fans can purchase a football, baseball or basketball themed frame. Pop culture fans can purchase a Disney digital frame featuring Pixar's "Cars," "Hannah Montana" or "High School Musical."

Video and Audio

More advanced digital frames can display audio and video from a digital camera. This means that along with the digital pictures being displayed on the screen, the frames can also play small videos clips with sound on them. Some frames even come with built-in microphones to record a message that is played with a picture.

Wi-Fi

Newer digital frames have encompassed Wi-Fi technology to display pictures without using memory cards. The digital frame can be controlled directly from your computer and pictures can be changed and exchanged within a matter of seconds. This makes it easy for holiday themes, people themes or other themes you want to use your frame for.

Considerations

Be careful when shopping for digital frames. Cheaper digital frames force you to keep your memory card in the back of the frame, so you cannot get more use out of it. Some frames must manually change the pictures, and some LCD screens are of lower quality than others. Look for a display case or read reviews online to find out if you are choosing the best frame.

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Improve Phone Receiver Sound

On occasion, the quality of sound coming through your phone speaker is less than satisfactory. It's cumbersome to ship your phone under warranty to the manufacturer. The casing of many modern phones makes it impossible for most people to access the interior without damaging the casing. But if you can access the case, there are some steps you can take to improve the sound of your phone's receiver.

Instructions

1. Find out if it's the transmitter at the other end that's causing the trouble. This is especially likely if the problem you're encountering is an echo.

2. Open the receiver by unscrewing, unclipping or whatever your phone's model requires. Make sure that you keep the screws in a safe place where they will not be lost.

3. Use a dust pump or other dust remover to clean the interior of the receiver. Perhaps dust buildup has caused a short-circuit. Take care that no wires are damaged at this stage. Use cotton swabs moistened with alcohol to clean the interior of the telephone receiver after the dust has been removed.

4. Draw a sketch of the wiring inside the receiver. This is a good precaution even if you don't initially plan to meddle with the circuitry. You might do it later. The sketch doesn't have to be something of CircuitCAD quality, but it does have to show the connections clearly. Pay attention to color coding. You should have no trouble interpreting your sketch.

5. Look for open circuits or short circuits. Short circuits appear as conductors that touch. Open circuits appear as loose wires. If you have previous experience with electronics, use a multimeter to test connections.

6. Clean the screws with an emery cloth and other metallic portions of the receiver. It is advisable not to lift these metallic portions.

7. Put together the dismantled parts and check to see whether the sound quality has improved. If it's still in shabby shape, get some professional help for it.

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Use My Vivitar Digital Camera As A Webcam

The Vivitar brand carries a line of low-to-high-quality digital cameras aimed for both the amateur and professional photographer. They are easy to use and relatively affordable entry-level digital cameras. Some Vivitar camera models, such as the Clipshot 11698 and the Vivicam V15, are built as "fun to-go" cameras that can take pictures and movie clips and even doubles as a Webcam. A Webcam is necessary in chatting with family and friends to send real-time video footage directly to them.

Instructions

1. Install the software that came with your Vivitar camera when you purchased it. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and wait for the Vivitar Installation Wizard to load. Select the camera model on a drop-down list and click the "Install" icon. This will install "PhotoTags Express" and "PhotoTags WebCam Express" plus the camera driver.

2. Connect the USB cable from the Vivitar camera to your USB port. Make sure your camera is turned off when you do this step.

3. Place your Vivitar camera where you intend to use it. If using a desktop computer, you can place it right on top of your monitor. If using a laptop, put the camera on a flat surface next to the laptop.

4. Press the power button located on the top right side of the camera. Open the WebCam Express program which is located on your computer desktop or in your programs list. Aim the camera's lens where you intend to take Webcam footage. Plug a microphone into your computer's mic port to include audio to your video.

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Troubleshoot A Canon Lens

The lens on your digital camera is highly sensitive.

The lens on your Canon digital camera is one of the most sensitive components on the device. Because it is so delicate it is necessary to clean and maintain it on a regular basis. If you don't, your lens will be prone to damage and error. If your Canon lens is already experiencing problems, you may be at a loss as to proceed. The good news is that there are steps you can take to troubleshoot your Canon digital camera with retractable lens and hopefully get it working as well as it did on the day you purchased the camera.

Instructions

1. Turn your camera on and slide the back battery compartment cover off. Remove the battery while the camera is still on, wait ten seconds and replace the battery. If this does not fix the lens error proceed to Step 2.

2. Turn the camera on and off in rapid succession four times. If the lens error is not fixed then proceed to Step 3.

3. Hold the camera so the lens is facing directly at the ground and then tap gently on the bottom of the camera with palm of your hand. The purpose of this is to try and dislodge any dirt or debris from the interior of the camera. If this doesn't work proceed to Step 4.

4. Turn the camera off and place it on a hard even surface with the lens of the camera facing up. Hold down the shutter button while simultaneously turning the camera on. If this doesn't work proceed to Step 5.

5. Turn off the camera and turn it on while simultaneously pulling the lens barrel while the lens is extending to force out any internal obstruction.

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Send Music Over Bluetooth Using A Motorola T305

Music can be sent directly to the Motorola T305 hands-free speaker via Bluetooth in less than a minute. The Bluetooth process is the simplest way to transfer any media to a Motorola T305. There's no need to configure any physical connections, so the process is not complicated. All you need is a pairing phone that is Bluetooth-compatible in order for the transfer to be completed successfully.

Instructions

1. Power on the Motorola T305's Bluetooth technology. Press and hold down the silver key in the middle of the speaker until the LCD screen lights up in purple.

2. Go to the phone's Bluetooth, Bluetooth Manager, or Connection Settings' folder. (The title of the Bluetooth folder depends solely on the phone you are using.)

3. Place the phone in the Discovery Mode, which can be found in the phone's Bluetooth folder. (Discovery Mode makes your phone's Bluetooth component visible to other devices for connection and communication.)

4. Press the "Add New Devices" option in the Bluetooth menu, and press the "Search" key so the phone can begin searching for the Motorola T305.

5. Pair the cell phone with the Motorola T305. Scroll through the list of new devices that have been discovered through the phone's search. Locate the make and model number for the Motorola T305, and press the "Add" option in the phone's keypad.

6. Accept the option to pair on the Motorola T305. The screen will begin flashing blue when the option to pair has been detected by the device. Press the silver key to accept.

7. Go to your list of paired devices, and select "Motorola T305". When the options appear, press the option that allows you to send media, such as music, to the Motorola T305.

8. Send music to the Motorola T305. Your phone will be redirected to your phone's Content Manager so you can choose the music file you want to send to the Motorola T305. Choose the music file and press the "Send" key.

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Transfer Camcorder Tapes To Computer

Transfer camcorder tapes to a computer with video capture hardware and recording software.

Camcorder tapes can quickly fill a storage space if there's an enthusiastic videographer around the house. Transferring tapes onto a computer makes it possible to edit videos, store footage in a digital format on the hard drive and export to a long-lasting DVD if desired. The camcorder connects to a digital conversion box with standard audio-video cables, and the box attaches to the computer with a USB (universal serial bus) cable. Video recording software must be installed on the PC or laptop to capture the videotape for storage.

Instructions

Connect the Components

1. Plug the AV cables into the camcorder's output jacks, usually located along the edge or back of the camera. Composite cables will have yellow, white and red plugs for video and left and right audio, respectively. If the camera has a Firewire jack (also known as iLink or IEEE 1394), connect the Firewire cable to the port on the camcorder and directly to the Firewire port on a computer, then skip to section 2.

2. Connect the yellow, white and red plugs on the other end of the cables to the digital conversion box, matching the colors on the plugs to the three jacks.

3. Attach the USB cable to the port on the conversion box and plug the other end into any USB port on the computer.

Transfer the Tape

4. Open the video recording software on the computer by double-clicking the program name. Recording software that works with analog camcorders typically comes with the conversion box. Camcorders that use digital tape will need digital recording software. Many software programs are available. Examples include CamStudio, Dawk Ark for Mac, Debut, HyperCam, Video Get and Windows Movie Maker.

5. Turn on the camcorder and the computer, then load a tape in the camcorder, rewinding if necessary.

6. Toggle the switch on the camcorder to playback from the camera recording mode. The switch is usually located with other controls on the camcorder, either along the side or the top edge.

7. Press "Play" on the camcorder and click the "Record" button on the computer's video software.

8. Click "Stop" on the software when finished, and then select "File" and choose "Save As" to select the MPEG format, which is a suitable digital format for editing and burning to a media disc such as DVD. Type a name for the recording and click "Save" to store it on the computer's hard drive.

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Turn A Dvd Player Into A Karaoke Machine

You can turn your DVD player into a karaoke machine by using a karaoke mixer. Using a mixer will allow you to sing karaoke and read the lyrics off of the TV screen or monitor to which your DVD player is connected.

Instructions

Shop for a Karaoke Mixer

1. Choose a basic home model karaoke mixer to turn your DVD player into an inexpensive karaoke machine. Basic models typically allow you to plug in about four microphones. They also let you add echo effects to your karaoke performances.

2. Opt for a high-end professional karaoke AV (audio visual) mixer to turn your DVD player into a top-notch karaoke machine. Top of the line models have voice cancellation controls, which let you aid your singing in weak areas.

3. Consider karaoke mixers that have remote controls included, so you can run your karaoke sing off from across the room. Typically, mid to top range karaoke mixer models come with a remote control.

4. Pick a karaoke mixer with multiple video output jacks. This will allow you to hook up multiple monitors to display your lyrics.

Connect Your Karaoke Mixer to Your DVD Player

5. Insert the RCA cables into both the left and right audio input jacks on the karaoke mixer. Plug the other end on the RCA cables into the left and right audio output slots on your DVD player. RCA cables are included with the karaoke mixer.

6. Connect the next set of RCA cables to the left and right audio output jacks at the back of the karaoke mixer. Plug the other end of the RCA cable into the audio input jacks on your television set.

7. Plug your microphones into the microphone jacks on the karaoke mixer.

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Change A Photo To A 35mm Slide

Use a tripod when copying your prints to slides.

Before the days of digital photography, if you needed to use a film that had a high degree of color accuracy you used slide film. Also known as "Positive" film, as it produces a viewable image, slide film was available in slow film speeds, producing a high degree of color saturation and accuracy. Slide film was also used by photographers when they needed to catalog an archive of photo prints for the same reason. With the right equipment, you can change a photo to a 35mm slide.

Instructions

1. Select a large enough table or desk that will accommodate the photos you are copying. Clean the area with a damp wet cloth and allow it to dry.

2. Place the picture on the table face up and lay a piece of clean glass on top of it. This will keep the paper flat during the process.

3. Position two photography studio lights, one on either side of the image at a 45 degree angle to the picture. Placing the lights at a 45 degree angle will help in eliminating glare on the glass. You must use studio lights that will produce the correct temperature of light. Unlike digital cameras that allow you to set the white balance in the camera, slide film is a "Daylight" film. If you use household lights, your pictures will end up with a yellow cast to them.

4. Load 35mm slide film into your camera and attach the camera to a tripod. Position the camera above the picture, focus on the picture. Use manual focus so you focus on the actual image and not the top of the glass.

5. Set the exposure in your camera indicated by the camera's light meter. Take the picture. Repeat the process until all the photos you want to change to slides have have been photographed.

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Choose The Material For Your Speaker Wire

The most important things to consider when you choose the material for your speaker wires are thickness and length. You will choose the length of wire based upon the size of your room, and length of wire will determine the necessary gauge or thickness of the wire. Almost all speaker wire is made from some type of copper compound, but different connector materials and designs offer certain advantages.

Instructions

1. See what type of terminal your speaker wire will have to connect to. The two basic kinds are snap clip terminals and binding post terminals. You can insert the bare wire into a snap clip terminal, and binding post terminal will require some type of connector.

2. Determine what type of connector you will need. The four basic kinds of connectors are spade connectors, banana plugs, double-banana plugs and pin-type connectors. Spade connectors and banana plugs require a binding post terminal, but pin-type connectors can be placed in either type of terminal.

3. Determine the amount of space your wires will have to cover. If you are wiring speakers in multiple rooms you will obviously need a longer wire, but there may also be obstacles within a single room that will require more length.

4. Measure the length of wire you will need by using string. Unravel a length of string from the terminal in your stereo system to the location of your speakers. Place the string in the exact same place your wires will be.

5. Decide what gauge of wire you need based on the length it will have to travel. Without getting too technical, we can say thicker wires are generally better, as they allow for better flow of electricity. Gauges increase in thickness as the gauge number decreases.

6. Choose 16 gauge wire if you the length you need is 80 feet or under. Choose 14 gauge wire if your length is between 80 and 200 feet. Choose 12 gauge wire if your length is over 200 feet.

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Medium Format Camera Work

Image Size

Medium-format cameras produce an image that is 2.7 times larger than a standard 35mm camera. 35mm film is 24x36mm; a 6x4.5 medium format is 42x55.1mm; medium format can also go larger, to 6x6 and 6x7. The 645 series medium formats are entry-level models; Mamiya and Pentax make several. These images are shot on 120 and 220 film.

The Film

For medium-format cameras, 120 film produces 12 square (6x6) images; 645-type cameras get 16 shots, while a 6x9 format gets 8 shots. The 120 film was introduced in 1902, and works in all medium-format cameras, which will size the images differently depending on the type of camera. 120 film is comprised of a black paper roll with film taped to it; the black paper means you can load it in daylight. The paper has markings on it so the photographer can look through a window on the camera and advance the film to the proper position for shooting a picture in a 645-series camera, a 6x6, a 6x7 or a 6x9.

The 220 film eliminates the paper for a film lead and tail to get twice as many exposures, but does not work in all cameras.

Digital Medium Format Cameras

Several companies, including Mamiya, have created digital backs that can fit on medium-format film cameras, converting them to digital. The backs are very expensive, often costing $5,000 or more, depending on the size of the back needed. The pixel count on these backs is very large; Hasselblad introduced a 22-megapixel medium-format camera, while Leaf released a 56-megapixel medium-format camera. These cameras produce stunning images.

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Chrysler 300 Sirius Instructions

One of Sirius Satellite Radio's (now SiriusXM) first exclusive agreements was with the Chrysler Companies, placing the radio in Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler automobiles, including the Chrysler 300. As the auto manufacturer's luxury model, the 300's SiriusXM tuner is part of the car's uConnect entertainment system.

Finding the SiriusXM tuner

The uConnect screen is the home for the global positioning system, radio and optional online Internet system. To find the SiriusXM tuner, press the Audio Mode button, which is signified by a music note. The audio modes will advance through each of the available options--AM, FM, Sirius, iPod or MP3 hookup, onboard music hard drive. Advance the mode to Sirius to tune in the player.

Changing Channels

There are a number of ways to tune a channel. The radio's tuning dial will advance the radio from station to station, in numerical order. The rewind and fast forward buttons perform the same task. Sirius channels are clustered by genre, i.e., rock, jazz, news and sports. To move from genre cluster to genre cluster, use the seek buttons. These will take the user to the first station of each genre. This can also be done by using the Music Type button.

Changing Memory Stations

The Chrysler 300's uConnect tuner integrates the memory for terrestrial and satellite channels on one level. Therefore, an AM station could be programmed in slot one, while Sirius could be in the second slot, and so on. To program a Sirius station to one of the preset buttons, tune the channel in, then press and hold the desired button for five seconds. The radio will beep, signifying a successfully programmed station.

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Paint A Foam Core Board

Foam core boards are a versatile resource that can be used for scrapbooking and other projects. Setting foam core behind cardstock papers or photos instantly gives your work in progress a pop-out effect you cannot get by simply mounting photos onto cardstock. Foam core boards sustain wetness from paint and glue without warping or otherwise damaging the final project.

Painting Foam Core

Acrylic paint has the fastest drying time among paint mediums. Acrylic paint tubes are also less expensive than other paints and come in vivid colors. You can easily mix paint colors to create custom colors for your foam core projects.

Durability

The thickness of foam core boards can accommodate pinned-on embellishments without ripping or cracking the original board. You can also glue on additional foam core pieces. These elements enhance the final overall appeal of your boards.

Goal Boards

Goal boards in the workplace can be a form of driving motivation. The more colorful and interesting you can make them, the better; foam core can help you achieve this. People are naturally drawn to color, so creating aesthetically pleasing goal boards will inspire your employees to stop to read and then revisit them each time they walk into your shared work space.

Shadowbox Photo Frames

If you are looking to add dimension to your shadowbox photo frame, foam core is your answer. Add a splash of paint onto each foam core piece in a coordinating color before adding photos or cardstock to create a colorful masterpiece.

Fashion Presentations

Foam core boards are ideal for presenting your fashion ideas. You can paint the entire board any color--or a rainbow of colors--to reflect your chosen theme; then add on photos and captions. You will also want to attach your design sketches and as an added bonus, pin on fabric swatches to support your ideas. This will give your audience a concrete tactile experience as you are sharing your ideas that they cannot get by looking at drawn designs alone.

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Test A Transistor On A Strde635

The STR-DE635 is an AM/FM stereo receiver manufactured by Sony. The receiver has 355 watts of power and can accommodate up to three sets of speakers. The receiver also features a loop antenna and a PLL quartz-locked digital Dolby synthesizer. The system contains many electronic components, including processors, resistors, capacitors, diodes and transistors. If the stereo ever stops working and a transistor is suspected, the component can be removed and tested.

Instructions

1. Unplug the stereo receiver from the wall and unplug all speaker wires and cables from the unit.

2. Remove the case screws in the back of the unit with a screwdriver and then lift the case off.

3. Plug the soldering iron in and then lightly touch the connections holding the transistor that will be tested. As the solder connections melt, remove the transistor.

4. Identify the base, the emitter and the collector terminals on the transistor. They should be clearly marked.

5. Turn the multimeter on and set it to the diode test mode.

6. Place the positive meter lead to the base and the negative lead to the collector and then reverse the test leads. If the meter reads continuity in both directions or no continuity at all, the transistor is bad. Run the same test between the transistor's base and collector. Again, continuity should only run in one direction.

7. Test the collector and the emitter in both directions. If there is continuity in either direction, the diode is bad.

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Do It Yourself Converting 8mm To Digital

8mm was a popular format for camcorders before DVD and hard drive cameras.

A number of video editing and processing companies are now offering the service of converting 8mm film and videotape to DVD or digital video files, allowing those films and tapes to be viewed on a variety of newer devices, stored more conveniently and preserved better than analog sources. Luckily, there are ways to make this transfer at home, without paying a professional or purchasing expensive equipment.

Instructions

Converting Film

1. Load the film into a film projector and prepare it to be screened. Project the film onto a projection screen or a flat white surface, such as a wall.

2. Aim a video camera at the spot the film will be projected onto. Mount the camera on a tripod to ensure that the recording will remain stationary. Set it to camera mode and have it ready to record. While this method of converting film may seem very low-tech, it remains the best option not involving an expensive telecine machine or scanning device.

3. Play the film long enough for you to aim the video camera properly, frame the shot and make any necessary adjustments, such as zoom and focus. Then reload or rewind the film to its starting point.

4. Press "Record" in the video camera and begin playing the film again. Press "Stop" when finished.

Converting Video

5. Ensure that your computer has the proper input, which may be iLINK, IEEE 1394/Firewire or USB 2.0, to connect your particular video camera. You should also have a video editing software program, such as Windows Movie Maker, which comes standard in most Windows-based computers.

6. Connect the video camera to the computer using the appropriate cable. Firewire to iLINK adapters are available if necessary to have the cable fit the different type of input port.

7. Turn on the camcorder, set it to playback mode and insert the 8mm tape to be converted (or the recording made of the 8mm film), cuing it to the starting point. Open your chosen video software program if it does not open automatically upon and recognize the camera.

8. Click "From digital video camera" in the "Import" menu (or the corresponding command for your particular software) if the importing window did not already pop up. Press "Play" on the camcorder and click "Record" on-screen to begin importing the video, and click "Stop" when you reach the end point.

9. Name the transferred video project and save it to the folder of your choice (i.e. "Videos") on your hard drive.

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Buy A Portable Sirius Radio Player

Portable Sirius radio players can be used in a variety of settings. With the right accessories, your portable unit can double as a car or home player. There are different models of units, so you should know buy a portable Sirius radio player for your needs.

Instructions

Buy a Portable Sirius Radio Player

1. Look at a range of portable players in different capacities and pick the one that's best for your needs. If you'll be using your player as a radio in the car and at home, there are accessories to help you get better reception. You can save money by buying a smaller-capacity Sirius player, but you won't be able to load MP3s onto the smaller units.

2. Watch for package deals and in-store promotions. Sometimes you'll find a portable Sirius player that is packaged with the car setup system. These deals often include a car-holding kit and a dashboard antenna.

3. Listen to a portable unit hooked up to a Sirius boom box. These speaker sets support a portable unit and give it the volume needed for home-audio applications. You can also run the audio output of your portable Sirius radio player into an input on your stereo's preamp.

4. Buy some protective accessories if you plan to take your Sirius unit jogging. Some portable players will come with armbands, but double-check to make sure they fit securely to your upper arm. You may also want to buy a protective case with a belt clip.

5. See if your computer meets the system requirements for the portable player's software. You need to use a special program in order to add MP3s or WMA audio files to your portable player. The software is only available for certain operating systems.

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Print A Passport Photo From A Computer

Print a Passport Photo From a Computer

Passport photos aren't just for passports anymore. Background checks, employment inquiries and publicity ventures can all require photos, and a passport photo is an excellent candidate for the job. Though you can go out and pay to have a passport photo taken, the process is easy to do at home if you have the right equipment. Before beginning this process, test the quality of your home printer with a random photo image. If the print job isn't photo quality, you may need to use a work printer or a friend's.

Instructions

1. Stand the subject in front of a blank, white or off-white wall. Take three to five digital photographs of the full face and tops of the shoulders. Eyes should be open and mouth closed, and your subject may not wear a hat or sunglasses (regular glasses are okay). Be sure to line up straight on the subject, as if you were trying to include both ears in the photograph.

2. Transfer the image files to your computer as per the instructions for your camera.

3. Open the files in your photo editing software.

4. Choose the clearest photo out of the images taken.

5. Edit the photo to meet passport standards. For the United States, passport photos must be 2 inches by 2 inches, clear with good lighting. The depth of the head must measure 1 inch, and there must be at least 1 1/8 inch depth from the eyes to the bottom of the photo.

6. Load your printer with photo paper. This may require you to change print settings with your printer or computer. Check your manual to confirm these details.

7. Print your passport photos, several to one page. Cut them out and attach them to your application as instructed.

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Cameras For Teenagers

Most teenagers also consider style and trends when choosing cameras.

The deluge of new camera models in the market is making it challenging for first-time camera buyers to choose the right one. Price, quality, and the portability of a camera must be considered. When you choose a camera for a teenager, it is also important to consider the design because of their appreciation for stylish and fashion-oriented gadgets. Cameras have different benefits and it is vital to have knowledge on which kind will work best for your teenager's personality.

Digital Camera

Teenagers like taking photos for souvenirs. Everywhere you go you will see young people taking pictures of their friends and their activities together. A digital camera is a gadget they can just stash in their bags and take anywhere with them. One benefit of a digital camera is you can view a picture right after you take it so you can decide to keep it or delete it right there and then. It is also easy to upload photos in your computer so you can take as many photos as you can and not worry about having to go to a printing shop or the costs of having your photos printed. They also come in sleek and colorful designs teenagers find appealing.

Film Camera

Film cameras have been taken over by sleek digital cameras, but they don't fall short when it comes to quality. This camera is for teenagers who want to take photography as a serious hobby. A film camera is good for printing large print photos because it can be trusted to deliver high quality photos. When it comes to price, these older cameras are cheaper but offer high definition photographs. Special training may be required to be able to maximize the use of this kind of camera so you might consider talking to a photography expert before purchasing one.

Point and Shoot

A novice can take pictures anytime with a point and shoot camera. This kind of camera comes with an autofocus function so it is not complicated for a teenager who is just exploring photography. However, photos may not always come out as clear as the ones taken from a digital camera. If price is a consideration, point and shoot cameras are among the cheapest.

Single Lens Reflex

Single lens reflex cameras are bigger and heavier than digital or point and shoot cameras. These are also for beginners who want to take up photography seriously. A single lens reflex camera will allow you to take remarkable photos, far from just the common snapshots you get from a point and shoot camera. They come with manual focus and auto focus so you can choose the setting that will work best with your current skills.

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Realtek Rtl8139/810x Onboard Specs

The Realtek RTL8139/810X is an onboard Ethernet controller

The Realtek RTL8139/810X is a single-chip onboard Ethernet controller, equipped with a flexible multi-function mode. Released in 2003, it was produced by Realteck Semiconductor Corp., a company that specializes in developing integrated-circuit technology and is based in Hsinchu Science-Based Industrial Park, Taiwan's own "Silicon Valley."

Features

The RTL8139/810X onboard Ethernet card is equipped with a PCI, and Boot ROM share interface, which is harnessed for both EPROM (erasable programmable read-only memory) and flash memory. This allows the card to simplify management procedures, as well as optimize network security. The Ethernet card also offers ACPI (advanced configuration and power interface) management to provide efficient power management for the latest operating systems. The RTL8139/810X onboard Ethernet card supports analog auto power-down function, and comes with an auxiliary auto-detect power function in order to further curtail power wastage.

Test Configuration Details

The RTL8139/810X card possesses an adapter bus width of 32 channels, and utilizes bus mastering as its adapter transferring method. It possesses both half- and full-duplex communications modes, an RJ-45 connector, and also comes with both a multicast mode, and a promiscuous mode. Its transmission line speed is 10/100 megabits per second.

Primary Driver File

The RTL8139/810X card originally employed the RTSSRV.LAN primary driver file (86,911 bytes, released on April 3, 2002).

Driver Support Files

In order to function properly, the RTL8139/810X card originally required the following three driver support files to be installed: ETHERTSM.NLM (13,035 bytes, released on Jan. 27, 2003), MSM.NLM (100,958 bytes, released on Jan. 24, 2003) and NWLANLIB.NLM (422,990 bytes, released on Jan. 29, 2003). Drivers have been constantly updated to allow improved compatibility.

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Transfer Palm Treo Phone Contacts To A Droid Phone

Smartphones are designed to give you the whole gamut of modern telecommunications right at your fingertips---the only problem is getting the information on there in the first place. Luckily, the Palm Treo and the Motorola Droid work well with each other in the transferring of personal contacts, and their compatibility alleviates the headache of having to enter each one of your friends' and business associates' information individually.

Instructions

From Treo to Computer

1. Click on the Palm Desktop software icon. The icon is a picture of a computer with a green phone in front.

2. Connect the Palm Treo to the computer via its USB cable. Press the "Hotsync" button on the cable. This will synchronize the phone's data with the Palm Desktop software.

3. Click on the "File" tab in the top menu of the Palm Desktop window. Select the "Export" option. This will bring up another window.

4. Select "Addresses" from the pull-down menu next to "Module." Select "vCard" from the pull-down menu next to "Format." Type in a name for the contacts in the text box next to "Save As." Select the destination for the contacts from the pull-down menu next to "Where." Click on the "Export" button.

From Computer to Droid

5. Sign onto Gmail. If you do not have a Gmail account, then create one. Click on the "Contacts" selection on the left side of the screen. Select "Import Contact" at the bottom of the left side menu. A new window will appear in the middle of the screen.

6. Click the "Browse" button. Select the contacts by the name that you gave them and from the source where you put them. Click on the "Import" button.

7. Tap the "Settings" icon on the Droid. Select the "Accounts & Sync" option. If your Gmail account is not on your droid, tap "Add Account" at the bottom. Tap "Google" on the next screen, and then follow the directions to add the account. If you do already have a Gmail account, make sure that the auto-sync box is checked. Your contacts will be automatically updated to your phone.

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Sd Disk Recovery

You may be able to recover corrupted files on an SD card.

A Secure Digital or SD card is a memory card that is used in portable devices such as mobile phones, digital cameras, PDAs and other electronic devices. SD card producers include Toshiba, Panasonic and SanDisk. SD cards are available in various memory capacities such as 8 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 8 GB. You can use an SD card to store documents, photos, music, video and other computer files. If you have trouble downloading files from an SD card, you can use data recovery software to retrieve them.

Instructions

1. Download and install a data recovery software program to your computer using the links provided in the Resources section below. EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard is commonly used on Windows PCs.

2. Connect the SD card to your computer. Most newer computers have a built-in slot for SD cards. If your computer does not have this slot, you will need a USB memory card adapter.

3. Install and launch the data recovery software that you downloaded in Step 1. Click on the "Complete Recovery" option, if prompted.

4. Select the SD Card with the data you wish to recover and click on "Next." Wait for the software to list the available data volumes on your card. Choose the folder that you want to restore and click "Next."

5. Highlight the file that you want to retrieve. Click "Next" to initiate the recovery process. Choose a destination folder where the recovered data will be saved and click "Next." Repeat this step until all of the desired files are recovered.

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Convert Super 8 Mm To A Dvd

Super 8 mm cameras used to be the standard among video cameras.

Many handheld video cameras from the late 1980s and early 1990s recorded Super 8 mm footage. As video cameras, editing software and computers have become more technologically advanced, Super 8 mm cameras have become more difficult to integrate into modern technology. If you need to convert Super 8 mm to DVD, a firewire cable is necessary.

Instructions

1. Plug a firewire into the space provided on the back of your video camera. This space usually is beneath the battery pack or on the side panel of the camera closest to your viewfinder. Plug the opposite end of the firewire into the back of your computer. Most desktop computers have a port for firewire plugs.

2. Power on your Super 8 mm video camera. Ensure the tape is rewound. Turn the camera to the "Play" mode.

3. Open your video editing or capturing software. You should see the active camera on a small screen in the capture window. Click "Import" while pressing "Play" on your video camera. The software will record all the video from your camera into the computer.

4. Save your recorded video file in a folder. Create a DVD by opening the file in a DVD-burning software program and clicking "Burn."

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Build A Steady Cam Mount For An Rc

A camera mounted on any moving vehicle is subject to being bounced and jostled. This can ruin the video or still image being shot by the camera. Build a steady cam mount that uses stabilization to keep the camera steady. The homemade steady cam mount can be attached to a radio-controlled (RC) car. The steady cam mount will hold the camera securely while also minimizing the vibrations being caused by the moving vehicle. Household tools and supplies from a hardware store and hobby shop will be needed.

Instructions

1. Place the battery back on the work surface. Heat up a soldering iron for six minutes. Apply a drop of solder to the two electric contacts on the RC plane stabilizer. Let the solder cool for a minute.

2. Wind the exposed end of the black wire from the push button switch around the exposed end of the black wire attached to the battery pack. Solder the exposed end of the red wire from the switch to the "+" labeled contact on the stabilizer. Solder the exposed end of the red wire attached to the battery pack to the "-" labeled contact on the stabilizer.

3. Wrap a strip of electrical tape around each pair of twisted wires. Unplug the soldering iron.

4. Place the square of aluminum on a work surface. Apply bonding glue to the bottom of the stabilizer. Place the stabilizer on the square at about dead center. Press the stabilizer against the square and hold it in position for two minutes.

5. Apply bonding glue to the bottom of the battery pack. Place the battery pack on the square next to the stabilizer. Press the pack against the square and hold it in position for two minutes.

6. Apply bonding glue to the bottom of a tripod mount screw. Place the screw on the plate to one side of the stabilizer. Press the screw against the plate and hold it there for two minutes. Tape the side of the switch to a side of the battery pack with a strip of electrical tape. Let the glue set overnight.

7. Place the square with the stabilizer facing up on the back end of the RC car. Attach the square to the car's chassis on the front or on the back -- depending on which has the most free surface area -- with strips of duct tape. Place batteries inside the battery pack. Screw a camera onto the tripod screw.

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Convert Songs To Ringtones

If you're not satisfied with the ringtones provided by your cell service provider and you can't find your favorite songs in ringtone form, try making your own. All it takes to convert your favorite song into a ringtone is a copy of the song and audio editing software. And in just a couple of minutes you can edit and create your own ringtones.

Instructions

1. Download and install a copy of GoldWave from the official homepage (see References). Open the program after the installation process is complete.

You may also use one of the other audio editing programs listed in Resources and adjust these steps accordingly.

2. Click the "Open" icon in Goldwave's toolbar. Use the explorer menu to browse for a copy of the song you'd like to convert into a ringtone.

3. Use GoldWave's "Control" menu to listen to your song and to find the region you'd like to use as a ringtone.

4. Right click on the portion of the song where you'd like the ringtone to begin. Click the option labeled "Save Start Marker" to mark the ringtone's starting position. Right click on the place in the song where you'd like the song to end and set the "Finish" marker.

5. Click the trim button to remove the unwanted portions of the song. Click "File" in the upper right corner of GoldWave and select "Save As" from the menu.

6. Use the explorer menu to browse for a location to save the ringtone, name the file and then click the "Save" button.

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Connect A Vcr To An Lcd Tv Via Dish Network

You may have a big new LCD screen television set hooked up to your Dish Network satellite TV system. But that doesn't mean an older, simpler device like a video cassette recorder can't have a place with them. An LCD TV screen may be more technologically advanced, but connecting something like a VCR to one is no different than with your old TV set. If the TV has an RF coaxial input port (which most do), you can hook up your VCR and make tape recordings of anything on your Dish Network system.

Instructions

1. Disconnect the connection to your Dish Network receiver box and TV if they are connected by a coaxial (also known as RF) cable. Disconnect the cable at the receiver box's end. If these devices are connected by another means, like a composite video or DVI cable, you should be able to keep this connection.

2. Connect the Dish Network receiver to the VCR. Use a coaxial or RCA cable to connect the satellite box's output to the VCR's input. If you are using RCA cables, remember that the color order from left to right is yellow, white and red. On some VCRs, the RCA input ports are in the front instead of the back.

3. Connect the VCR to the LCD TV set through the coaxial (RF) ports. Connect the VCR's output port to the RF port in back of the TV. If you still have a coaxial cable in the TV's port from an earlier disconnect, use it. Get a coaxial cable if the TV and Dish Network receiver weren't originally connected this way.

4. Plug in and turn on the VCR. Set the VCR channel tuner to whatever TV channel carries your Dish Network satellite signal (Channel 3 most of the time). The VCR's Line In channel (L-1) may work as well.

5. Check to see if your Dish Network TV signal clearly goes through to the TV. If it doesn't, check all your connections. If you have a second connection from the satellite to the TV that doesn't go through the VCR, try disconnecting that link completely.

6. Activate the VCR by pushing the "TV/Video" button with the machine on. If the VCR is set to the right channel, the satellite TV signal should still broadcast. Please note the picture quality may be less since you are now transmitting the signal through an analog connection.

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Diode In An Ammeter Work

How a diode works

A diode is what is known as a two-terminal device. This means that it has two electrodes through which current can flow. The primary use of a diode is to keep a current only flowing in one direction. This is what is commonly known as the rectifying function of a diode. A diode, when functioning properly, will allow current to only flow in one direction (known as the forward direction) and halt and current in the other direction (reverse direction). Diodes, in addition to their rectifier function, can be used to turn alternating currents (AC) into direct durrents (DC).

How an ammeter works

Ammeters are used to measure electric current within a circuit. Currents are measured in the unit of the ampere, which gives the ammeter its name. Ammeters generally use magnetic deflection to measure electrical current. The electric current passes through a coil, which causes a magnetic field to be generated. This magnetic field causes the coil to move or "deflect." The movement of the coil is measured and from this the strength of the electric current can be calculated.

How diodes work within an ammeter

One of the most important issues for an ammeter is that current is not allowed to flow back in the opposite direction through the coil. Even a partial reversal of the electric current will cause an interfering magnetic field. This will counteract the first magnetic field, causing an alteration of the coil's deflection which will, in turn, cause the measurement of the current to be lower than it actually is. Diodes can also be used to help measure the electric current from an AC power source by converting it into DC.

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Install A Wireless Camera For Surveillance

A wireless video camera can provide a real-time image of any area of a house. You can install a wireless video camera for surveillance purposes in any room or area you choose -- for example, the garage or a basement -- and watch the video on your TV set. The wireless video camera connects to the receiver it comes with using a built-in wireless network so you don't have to add one or use your computer's home network. No special equipment is needed.

Instructions

1. Place the wireless video camera on a table or bookcase shelf in the corner of the area where you want to monitor. Aim the camera's lens toward the area you want to monitor, for example, the garage door if inside the garage, or the picture window leading to the backyard if in the den.

2. Plug the camera's power cord into a wall outlet for power. Angle an external antenna, if there is one, so it points in the general direction of the TV that will be used to watch the video. Cover the lit LED on the front, if there is one, with a piece of duct tape so the LED doesn't betray the presence of the camera. If you don't want the camera to be unobtrusive, leave the LED alone.

3. Place the wireless video receiver next to the TV you want to watch the video on. Plug the receiver's power cord into a wall outlet. Insert an end of a video cable ("Composite") into the video output socket on the receiver. Insert the other end of the video cable into a video input socket on the side or back panel of the TV. Turn the receiver on with its power button or selector switch.

4. Turn the TV on with its remote. Press "Menu." Select "System Setup," followed by "Video," followed by "Video input" -- the actual menus may vary depending on the manufacturer of the TV. Select the "Video" input the video cable is plugged into. Press "Menu" to exit the settings. Watch the video transmitted by the wireless video camera on the TV screen.

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Connect A Dvr To Direct Tv

Digital video recorders (DVRs), similar to videocassette recorders, allow you to record programming from your satellite, cable or broadcast television system. DVRs record programming on a hard disk similar to a computer's hard drive. The devices are easy to set up, require no videotapes or discs and are compatible with your DIRECTV satellite system. You don't need to call a technician or buy special tools to connect a DVR to your DIRECTV system.

Instructions

1. Turn off your DIRECTV receiver. Unplug the device and turn the receiver around so the back of the device is facing you.

2. Place the DVR next to your DIRECTV receiver with the back of the DVR facing you. Do not place the DVR on top or below the DIRECTV receiver. The heat from the DVR will damage it.

3. Plug one end of a yellow composite cable into the "Video Out" jack on the back of the DIRECTV receiver. Plug the other end of the yellow composite cable into the "Video In" jack on the back of the DVR.

4. Plug one end of a white composite cable into the "Audio Out - Left" jack on the back of the DIRECTV receiver. Plug the other end of the white composite cable into the "Audio In - Left" jack on the back of the DVR.

5. Plug one end of a red composite cable into the "Audio Out - Right" jack on the back of the DIRECTV receiver. Plug the other end of the red composite cable into the "Audio In - Right" jack on the back of the DVR.

6. Plug in both devices' power cords. Turn the pieces of equipment around so the front of the devices are facing you.

7. Turn on the DIRECTV receiver. The receiver will take a few minutes to start up.

8. Turn on your television and the DVR device. You should see programming from your DIRECTV receiver.

9. Set the DVR's controls to "Line" or "Video." This is the setting to activate the DVR's audio/video jacks. Follow any specific recommendations in the manual that came with the DVR.

10. Press "Record" on the DVR to record a test program from your DIRECTV receiver. Record the test program for five minutes.

11. Play back the test recording on the DVR. You should see video and hear audio. If the DVR did not record, check the connections and the settings on your DVR device.

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Convert Film Slides To Digital

Converting slides to digital images takes some time, but it can be done in batches to make it quicker.

Eventually in the digital age, those old slides in the closet will need a new format for viewing. Slide projectors are becoming hard to find when the old one breaks down, and no one really wants to sit in a darkened room any more watching static images of a vacation that took place in the 1960s. So it’s time to digitize those dust gatherers and make them look new again.

Instructions

1. Get a scanner that makes the most sense for what you plan to do. If you have lots of slides to convert to digital, but you do not need them in art gallery quality, the quickest and most efficient way to do it is with a flatbed scanner. If you want very precise control over each image, you will need a slide scanner, one that allows high-quality scans as well as sharp focus. The flatbed scanner needs to have a transparency adapter or a built-in light source in the lid. Low-cost consumer-level flatbeds do not always have these.

2. Clean the slides. They may have dust and debris on them from long-time storage. You need a cleaner that will not damage the slides, hurt the emulsion or change the color quality. Photography stores and online sites sell cleaning cloths as well as specific cleaners for film. Compressed air can help blow away some of the dust and debris as well.

3. Use the slide template that accompanied the flatbed scanner. If the scanner was designed to provide full transparency scanning, it usually comes with plastic templates that allow precise layout of slides for scanning. Usually, the slides--if they are mounted--clip into holes in the template, and you can get up to a dozen slides in some of these. If the slides are unmounted and still exist as strips of film, you can use the template for negatives, which will give you more images per scan.

4. Open the scanning software and set the scanning resolution as high as you can. The greater the resolution, the more visual information the final digital image will have. Most slide film produced better images than negative film, so you want to get as much of the quality into the digital images as possible. The resolution may be 2,400 or 4,800 pixels per inch or higher. This will create very large files, so you will need a lot of hard disc space to store them. If you are scanning a lot of slides, it’s a good idea to have a large-capacity external hard drive to dedicate to the project.

5. Open the photo-editing software once the slides have been scanned and get to work. Scanning may be tedious, but once it is done, you will need to fix up slides, especially old ones. There may be damage to the slides or the colors may have faded or otherwise altered over the years. Always remember to save any altered image file as a copy, so the original scans remain intact.

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