Take time-lapse shots without expensive equipment.
Time-lapse videos can compress otherwise boring events into interesting visual sequences. By condensing a sequence of events that are normally separated by periods of time, a videographer can, in a few moments, show viewers scenes that take days or weeks to unfold. Taking time-lapse video requires planning and simple math to calculate the length of the finished project.
Instructions
1. Set up the tripod on a stable surface, and attach the camera.
2. Frame the shot, and focus the camera on the subject. To get a smooth, fluid time-lapse shot, the camera and tripod should not be moved after they are in position.
3. Calculate shot duration and intervals between shots. Shot duration and interval time varies with event duration and the total time allotted for the scene. In general, shot duration should be no less than one second. The interval between shots can be calculated by dividing the time allotted for the scene by the shot duration. To time-lapse a 12-hour event into a 60-second scene with video shots of 2-second duration, you would need 30 shots evenly spaced over the 12-hour period. Intervals for this shot can be calculated by converting 12 hours into the equivalent number of seconds (12 x 60 x 60 = 43200 seconds) and dividing the total number of seconds by the number of shots required (43200 / 30 = 1440 seconds). Convert this number to minutes (1440 / 60 = 24), and your interval between shots is 24 minutes.
4. Set the timer to 24 minutes. Take a 2-second video shot of the subject. Start the timer.
5. When the timer reaches zero, repeat Step 4 until all 30 shots are taken.
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The iPhone is a mobile device, music player and handheld tool that allows you to also access your email and the Internet using your phone's mobile network or any available Wi-Fi network. The iPhone 3G also supports Microsoft Exchange, a server that sends information instantly to your phone and back to the main business server. With Microsoft Exchange on the iPhone, you can securely access your corporate contacts, mail and calendars and makes changes, which pushes the updated information back to the server.
Instructions
1. Press the "Home" button on your phone. Slide your finger across the screen and tap the "Settings" button, followed by tapping the "Mail, Contacts, Calenders" bar on your screen. Tap the "Add Mail Account..." tab, and tap the "Microsoft Exchange" button.
2. Type in your corporate email address. Type in your username, password, and a description of your account, followed by tapping the "Next" button at the top of the screen on the right side. The Autodiscover feature will try to locate your certificate. If it cannot be found, a message will appear asking if you wish to continue. Tap the "Continue" button to proceed. Tap the "Server" field and enter your server information, then tap "Next," located in the upper-right corner of the screen.
3. Sync your phone with the server. Slide your finger to the right for the "Mail, Contacts and Calendar" tab to sync with the corporate server, followed by tapping "Done" at the top of the screen. Enter your password if a dialog box appears with the request by tapping the "Continue" button and typing in the password, followed by tapping "Next" at the top of your screen.
4. Configure the push schedule. Push can send information from your phone to the server and back every 15 or 30 minutes, hourly or manually. The frequency of push increases the drain on your phone's battery. Customize the frequency by pressing the "Home" button, followed by tapping "Settings" and "Mail, Contacts, Calenders" on the screen. Tap the "Fetch New Data" tab and slide your finger across the "Push" tab to turn it on, and tap the tab of "Every 15 Minutes" if you wish to fetch data from the server frequently. Press the "Home" button when finished.
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Rolls of bulk film are an economical way to shoot a lot of frames for pennies.
Bulk loading of film is a great way to get name-brand film and quality for the best possible price, and it's a simple process that any photographer can handle. Today, getting into bulk rolling your own film and processing at home is less expensive than ever, as used film gear has flooded the market at low prices after the rise of digital photography. You can bulk load any kind of 35mm, including black and white, color negative and slide film, if you're willing to develop at home. Bulk rolling is a great way for photography students to shoot a ton of photos for pennies.
Instructions
Loading
1. Place the bulk film loader and unopened bulk film canister in the dark bag. Insert both hands into the dark bag. Remove the roll housing from the bulk film loader and set it aside inside the bag.
2. Remove the seal on the outside of the bulk film canister and lift off the top of the canister. Pick up the bulk film roll by its sides so that the end of the film hangs overhand.
3. Insert the film roll into the bulk film loader by pushing the film loader's center pin through the film roll receiver. Thread the end of the bulk film roll through the opening in the bulk film loader and into the rolling chamber.
4. Replace the bulk film housing and screw the bulk film loader together. Lock the film roller inside. On most film loaders this is accomplished by twisting the bulk film roll housing toward the rolling chamber. Remove the bulk film loader from the dark bag and double-check that the rolling chamber is locked before proceeding.
5. Place tape on the center column of the film cassette spindle. Tape the end of the bulk roll of film to the spindle so that the sides sit flush in the spindle. Wrap the film once around the spindle and insert the spindle into the film cassette. Cap the film cassette and insert it into the bulk loader receiver and close the rolling chamber door.
6. Crank the bulk film loader's handle. You will hear a click. Each click represents one frame of film. Count the clicks until your reach 40 and then stop. Open the rolling chamber and cut the film at a slant so that a small triangle sticks out of the cassette. Put the cassette into a plastic film container. Repeat the rolling instructions for subsequent rolls. Each 100 feet roll of bulk film will produce approximately 18 rolls of 36 exposures. Shoot film as you would shoot factory-loaded film.
7. Develop the film using normal home development methods. Develop color film, including both negative and slide film, in a tightly temperature controlled environment and follow the instructions that come with your developing kit. Develop black and white film according to developing instructions, included with the developer, for that type of film.
8. Store unused bulk film inside the bulk film loader. If you must remove a bulk roll of film, do so in a dark bag or darkroom. Return the roll of film to its packaging tin and seal the tin with tape.
9. Note the expiration date on your bulk film and try to shoot and develop all of the film before the film expires. The expiration date is usually printed on the label of the tin. Expired film can show color shifts when developed and might lose some of its light sensitivity, causing a 400 ISO film to react more like 100 ISO.
10. Watch the frame count on your camera and be careful not to shoot more than 36-38 frames. When nearing the end of a roll always advance the film gently. If you feel resistance, stop advancing the film and rewind the film. If you advance against resistance at 36 or more exposures you risk tearing the tape that holds the film to the spindle inside the film cassette and will have to remove the film from your camera in a dark bag or darkroom.
11. After the first two or three uses, check your film cassettes to see whether they are still tight and that the velvet light trap on the lip is still intact. If the integrity of the cassette is compromised, then it should be replaced.
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EasyShare allows users to upload photos directly to Facebook.
Kodak EasyShare is the default software shipped with Kodak cameras that allows users to manage, edit and share the photos they take with digital cameras. The software also works with many non-Kodak digital cameras as well. EasyShare allows users to share their photos on Facebook with just a few clicks. In order for the EasyShare program to create albums and post photos to Facebook, the user must first link Facebook and EasyShare and give the program permission to access the Facebook account.
Instructions
1. Plug the digital camera into the computer's USB port, or insert the camera's memory card into the computer's card reader.
2. Launch the EasyShare application by clicking the "Start" menu, typing "EasyShare" and pressing "Enter."
3. Highlight the photos you want to upload to Facebook in the "My Collection" window.
4. Click the "Facebook" button at the top of the application window.
5. Type your email address and Facebook password when prompted to do so.
6. Click the "Authorize" button.
7. Choose which album in which you want to upload the photos to or create a new album when the "Upload to Facebook" box appears.
8. Click the "Upload" button.
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If you like pictures but just can't seem to find the room to hang them all up, consider a digital picture frame. A digital picture frame allows you to upload multiple picture from your computer and view them as a constantly changing slide show.
Connect Your Frame
When you open the package to your recently purchased digital picture frame, you will find that it came with a power adapter and a USB cord. Attach the power adapted to the picture frame and plug it into a wall outlet. Now insert the USB cord into the frame. The location of the USB port will vary depending on the model. Typically it will be found on the back of the frame. Plug the other end into the computer and turn on the digital frame. Your computer will soon state it has detected a new device.
Adding Pictures to the Frame
Once the computer recognizes the frame, a new window will appear. This window will be part of the digital frame and will give you a list of options. The first will be to "edit" pictures (or remove pictures already on the frame). Since no pictures are on the frame yet, select "add pictures." From here you can add all the pictures you want from your computer and place them into the window.
Options
After you have uploaded your pictures to the digital picture frame, select "options." In the options menu you can decide how long the pictures will stay on screen for, if you want the sidesbe random, and the type of transition between the pictures (you can set this to random as well).
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When you purchase a satellite radio, you may want to listen to the radio inside your home. However, both XM and Sirius radios often only come with the standard car kit; home kits cost extra. You can listen to the satellite radio indoors without having to get the home kit.
Instructions
1. Go to the Sirius or XM websites and look through the different products they have available to listen to satellite radio without the need to hook up a home kit.
2. Sign up to listen to the satellite radio online. Through the Sirius and XM websites, subscribers can listen to satellite radio instantly. Most subscription packages include Internet radio in the price.
3. Purchase a boombox for your satellite radio model. Many models from XM and Sirius plug into a boombox so you can take your satellite radio with you wherever you go.
4. Get a satellite radio portable player. Both XM and Sirius have released portable satellite radio players. You can plug these into a home or car kit, or simply listen to it with the headphones included.
Using a french press gives coffee a rich and distinct taste.
The Chef's Choice French Press is similar to the traditional french press except that it is electric, allowing the water to boil in the carafe itself. Brewing coffee or tea in a french press gives the beverage a unique, rich flavor.
Description
The french press is about 11 inches tall when attached to the base and capable of holding up to 1 quart of liquid. The press itself is made of stainless steel and the device is designed to automatically shut off once the water has reached boiling point.
Use
Fill the carafe with the desired amount of water. Place the lid on the carafe and the carafe into the base. Connect the french press into a power outlet and turn the device on. The water will boil in approximately four minutes. Remove the lid and add 1 tablespoon of coffee for each cup of water. Replace the lid and allow the coffee to brew for about five minutes. The longer it is left in the boiling water, the stronger the coffee will be. Remove the lid and use the stainless steel screen to lightly plunge or press the coffee grounds to the bottom of the carafe. From this point, the coffee can be poured directly from the carafe.
Cordless Feature
The Chef's Choice french press can be used cordless for even greater convenience. After brewing, the press can be removed from its base and moved as desired. Coffee or tea will remain hot until removed from the base.
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Hunters can review animal activity and habits with the assistance of homemade deer cameras.
Although hunting has been a basic skill since the birth of humankind, wild game hunting and stalking techniques have morphed over the last few decades. While hunters still quietly track their prey, high-tech options have emerged for following game movements. Deer cameras catch nighttime images of wildlife that can assist a hunter in watching herd patterns and activities, giving clues to habits that end either in caring for the creatures on the land or by bagging a buck during hunting season.
Instructions
Homemade Deer Cameras
1. Decide whether to purchase parts individually or invest in a homemade deer or game camera kit. Kits range in price depending on the level of technology and "extras" included. A basic kit will include the essential parts, like the control board and waterproof case.
2. Choose what kind of camera you wish to utilize in your deer camera box. Although it is possible to use, for instance, a 35 mm camera with film, this can yield expensive results over the long term. Digital cameras offer alternatives to a bright nighttime flash by having an infrared flash option that is less likely to startle easily spooked deer. Also, digital cameras utilize memory cards that can be instantly viewed on your computer upon retrieval and then reused.
3. Review control boards online to decide which you would like to purchase and use with your camera in your waterproof case. Follow assembly instructions and test the motion sensing apparatus.
4. Use either the waterproof case from the deer camera kit or purchase a metal surplus ammo box to protect your deer camera from water, weather, and bears. Secure your deer camera to a tree or post with mounting hardware in the area you have chosen to track game. Test the location for optimal height, motion sensing and flash range.
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Facilitating a conference call benefits everyone participating.
A conference call allows multiple participants to talk with one another over the phone. Conference calls are useful when people cannot meet face-to-face and more than one person needs to be involved in the discussion. Facilitating a conference call is important in order to keep the conversation on topic and moving along. Following key steps before and during a conference call helps to ensure that the call is productive and beneficial to all participants.
Instructions
1. Schedule the conference call. Invite all required attendees ask them whether they will be able to participate. Keep a list of who will be attending the conference call. Verify with all attendees that they will have access to a phone for the call.
2. Send information to all attendees one week before the meeting reminding them of the date and time of the call. Include a conference-line phone number and dial-in instructions so that everyone can connect to the call.
3. Create an agenda for the call and send it to all attendees two days prior to the conference call. List all items that will be discussed and list the names of people who will be speaking on each topic. Note on the agenda that a question-and-answer session will take place at the end of the call, and allow extra time for it. Ask attendees to review the agenda and send to you any questions or concerns. Make a list of all responses.
4. Dial in to the conference line and start the call. Record the conference if your conference line has such capabilities. Ask everyone to report that they have joined the call and write down who attended. Start the conference by stating agenda item one is first and that Mr. Jones will be speaking, and ask participants to hold all questions until the question-and-answer session.
5. Speak clearly once the first agenda topic has been covered to announce that Ms. Smith will be speaking next to cover agenda item number two. Continue this process until all agenda items have been covered. After the last topic has been presented, allow attendees to ask questions. Write down all questions that are asked and the answers given.
6. Once there are no more questions, conclude the call by stating that it is over.
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A Lexar Media USB card reader is a hardware component that allows you to use memory cards, including SD cards, compact flash cards and microSD cards, on your computer. For computers that do not come with a built-in card reader, these hardware allow you to back up files to your memory device. As cross-platform hardware components, you can use your Lexar Media USB card reader with a PC or Mac.
Instructions
1. Connect your Lexar Media USB card reader to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Insert your memory card into the right card slot on your card reader. Depending on the card reader you have, you can use an SD, microSD or a compact flash card. Once inserted, your computer automatically recognizes the memory card as a portable hard disk.
3. Click the Windows "Start" menu and click "My Computer" or "Computer" if you are using a Windows computer. You should see your memory card's hard disk icon in the drives section. For Mac users, you should see your memory card's icon on the desktop.
4. Double-click your memory card's icon to launch your card's hard disk window. If any, you should see any files or folders currently uploaded to your memory card. To transfer files to your computer, drag them from the memory card window to the folder you want to save them in on your computer.
5. Drag files from your computer to memory card's window if you want to store files on your memory card. Double-click the "Safely remove hardware" icon on the system tray when you finish transferring files back and forth. Click your memory card in the hardware window that launches and click "Stop." When prompted, unplug your memory card from your Lexar Media USB Card Reader. If you are using a Mac, drag your memory card's icon from the desktop to the trash bin. Unplug your memory card from your Lexar Media USB card reader.
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The Maestro is a GPS unit manufactured by Magellan that can be powered via a vehicle cigarette lighter, electrical outlet, USB port or rechargeable coin cell battery. When the unit is being powered by an external power source, the battery is simultaneously recharged. If the unit is being powered via USB port, a microUSB to USB charging data cable cord is needed. Many companies, such as Motorola, Samsung and Sony manufacture standard-sized microUSB to USB charging data cable cords.
Instructions
1. Purchase a Motorola microUSB to USB charging cable data cord. If you are unsure if the Motorola data cable is compatible with your model, read the package. Most packages indicate which products and model numbers are compatible with the cable.
2. Insert the smaller end of the Motorola data cable into the mini USB port on the side of the Magellan Maestro unit.
3. Plug the larger end of the Motorola data cable into a USB port on a computer.
4. Turn on the computer. The data cable cannot charge the Magellan Maestro without power, which it receives when the computer is powered on.
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The Carousel 760H is a slide projector produced by Kodak. Slide projectors are simple in principle. They utilize a lamp that projects light through a slide provided by the user, enabling the image to pass through a lens and be displayed in much larger size on a projection screen. The Carousel 760H is a discontinued vintage product.
Electrical
The Carousel 760H operates within a 105 to 125 volt range at 60 hertz. The 760H model utilizes a 300-watt horizontal burning ANSI Code ELH lamp that operates on 115 to 120 volts.
Optics
The Carousel 760H is capable of utilizing the Kodak EKTANAR or the Kodak EKTANON lenses. The lens system is configured with a front condenser lens, a layer of heat-absorbing glass and a rear condenser lens. Light comes in through the rear lens and is projected from the front lens.
Slide Tray
The Carousel 760H can be configured with one of four slide tray models. These are the Kodak Carousel Slide Tray in black, the Kodak Carousel Slide Tray in gray, the Kodak Carousel 140 Slide Tray and the Kodak Carousel S Projector. They include one index position with 80 or 140 slide positions, depending on the model.
Remote Control
The Carousel 760H comes with a remote control connected to the unit by a cord. This remote control has a "FOR" button to move forward the slides and a "REV" button to reverse the slides.
If hiring a professional portrait photographer isn't in your budget, you can take high quality, attractive pictures of yourself. Whether you want to share a recent picture with family and friends or are embarking on a "portrait-a-day" themed project for a photography class, turning the camera on yourself is a great way to cut costs and become familiar with your equipment. Once you master the art of self-portraiture, you'll be able to use your skills when photographing others.
Instructions
1. Arrange your backdrop. If you will be performing an indoor shoot, hang a solid-colored sheet or piece of paper on a wall using thumbtacks or strong tape. If you want to shoot outdoors, select an attractive shady area to avoid squinty eyes and excess reflection.
2. Extend the legs of your tripod so that they are all the same length. Stand the tripod and point it toward your backdrop. Attach the camera to the top of the tripod using the threaded mount screw.
3. Prepare the lighting. Aim a household lamp toward your backdrop or let in light from a nearby window if you are shooting indoors. Most outdoor shoots will not require any additional lighting.
4. Decide on your standing location. If you're using a lens with a focal length of 50mm, position the tripod roughly three to four feet away from your backdrop for a head and shoulders portrait. Move the tripod further back for a full-body portrait.
5. Tape a sheet of newspaper to an item that is near your standing location, such as a tree or a chair. This will serve as a focusing aid.
6. Turn on your camera and set it to aperture priority (Av) shooting mode. Use your camera's control dials and LCD screen to select a wide aperture, such as f/2, f/2.8 or f/4. This will blur the background while keeping the foreground sharply focused. The camera selects the shutter speed for proper exposure.
7. Switch your camera's lens from autofocus (AF) to manual focus (MF) mode. Look through the viewfinder window and rotate the lens' focus ring until the newspaper's text appears sharp. Remove the newspaper once you have focused the lens.
8. Ensure your camera is in self-timer mode. Press the shutter button to activate the timer and stand in front of the backdrop. To ensure proper focus and composition, stand exactly where the newspaper was when you focused the camera.
9. Look at the camera and pose if desired. Wait until you hear the shutter fire before moving. If you are using a shutter remote instead of a self-timer, trip the shutter whenever you are ready.
10. Review your results using the camera's LCD screen. Make any necessary adjustments and reshoot if desired.
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Lipstick cameras, also known as bullet cameras, are tiny video cameras you can place just about anywhere. Their size makes them excellent for shooting video from the perspective of a person, and they are often attached to the helmets of bike riders. Installing an inexpensive lipstick camera to a bike helmet can be done within a very short amount of time, and will provide viewers with a "first-person perspective" point of view that is rarely seen.
Instructions
1. Make a small hole at the top front of the bicycle helmet with the portable electric drill. Pull one end of the composite video cable up through the hole in the bicycle helmet.
2. Plug the end of the composite video cable into the lipstick camera. Apply bonding glue around the hole. Press the lipstick camera against the bonding glue with the lens aimed forward. Release the lipstick camera once the glue has set. Let the glue dry.
3. Glue a fuzzy Velcro pad at each of the four corners inside of the plastic food container with the bonding glue. Let the glue dry.
4. Put batteries into the battery pack. Place the battery pack into the plastic food container.
5. Attach the battery pack power cord to the power input of the camcorder. Attach the free end of the composite video cable to the video input of the camcorder.
Put the camcorder into the plastic food container.
6. Attach a strip of hook Velcro over the battery compartment and onto the fuzzy pads on each side of the battery compartment to hold it in place. Attach a strip of hook Velcro over the camcorder and onto the fuzzy pads on each side of the camcorder to hold it in place.
7. Press the record button to start the camcorder recording. Place the plastic food container into a backpack so that the video composite cable can trail out of the top.
8. Put the backpack on. Put the bicycle helmet on and record video using the lipstick camera.
The LR41 button cell battery, also known as a 192 cell, is a small metallic battery typically used in watches, calculators and similar devices requiring a small and thin power source. Made with an alkaline chemistry, it is very similar to the SR-41 and 392 silver oxide batteries that have the same size and almost the same voltage.
Physical Dimensions
The LR41 cell weighs approximately .5 gm and has a volume of 1/100 cc. It is a disc that is no more than 7.9 mm across and no more than 3.6 mm thick, including the slight protrusion of the anode on its underbelly.
Voltage and Amperage
The nominal voltage of the alkaline LR41 / 192 cell is 1.5 volts. It holds approximately 45 milliamp-hours of current, based on discharging it to a point where it can produce no more than 0.9 volts of power.
Projected Life
The life of an LR41 cell varies depending on how it is used. Given a constant drain of 0.083 milliamperes at 1.25 volts, it can last 542 hours before its power output drops to 0.9 volts. In heavy drain settings, its 45 milliamp-hour capacity rating indicates that it can deliver 45 milliamps of power over a period of one hour.
Silver Oxide Cell
The LR41 battery has a related cell with a silver oxide chemistry, the SR41 cell, also referred to as a 392 or 384 cell. This battery has a 44 milliamp-hour capacity and produces a nominal voltage of 1.55 volts. Unlike the alkaline cell, which gradually and relatively smoothly reduces its power output over its life, the SR41 produces almost its full voltage for the majority of its life then dies relatively quickly.
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The date you took each iPhone photo is saved in the image.
Although the dates aren't visible in your iPhone's photo library, the iPhone records the date and time that each photo is taken. This feature is nice if you take a large amount of photos and want an easy way to categorize and archive your photo library to locate photos based on the day or year you took them. To access the dates, you first need to upload the photos to your computer.
Instructions
1. Plug your iPhone into your computer using the USB cord that came with your phone. The iPhone must be turned on, or the computer won't recognize the connection.
2. Copy the photos to your computer's hard drive by selecting the "import photos" option from the display window that appears on your screen. Before the photos are uploaded, you can select where to save the photos and whether or not to delete the photos from your iPhone once the upload is complete.
Alternatively, you can choose to view the photo files in a temporary folder and select which ones you want to save individually.
3. Right-click over the image, and select "Properties" from the drop-down menu. This brings up all the image details associated with the selected photo.
4. Click on the "Details" tab of the image properties window to see the date your photo was taken.
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PTZ protocols control the orientation, movement and focus of surveillance cameras.
The communications needed to control the orientation and focus of surveillance cameras follow Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) protocols. Using PTZ protocols, a controller station can send instructions to remote cameras. Cameras send audio and video data back to the controller and to monitoring and recording stations. Among the many PTZ protocols used in the CCTV industry, the surveillance cameras manufactured by Sony are compatible with three protocols.
PELCO-P
In this older protocol, a separate data cable is required in addition to the one being used for video. Communication on the data cable is serial and at low baud rates (4800 baud is typical). A given controlled device may not receive commands from more than one controller.
PELCO-D
This protocol has mostly superseded PELCO-P in the last few years. A separate data cable is still required for control: a single RS-422 serial line may control up to 32 devices.
PELCO-G
This protocol incorporates the capabilities of PELCO-D plus multiplexers for the audio and video streams in the CCTV system. Multiplexers time-share a channel over a set of devices, following a simple round-robin scheduling policy or more complex policies specified by their controller.
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The iPhone is a smartphone manufactured and marketed by Apple Inc. that features the ability to download and install third-party applications from Apple's App Store. The iPhone allows you to download the applications directly from your iPhone with a cellular data or Wi-Fi connection. It is also possible to download the applications from iTunes and transfer the applications to your iPhone during the sync process.
Instructions
1. Attach the data cable to the bottom of your iPhone and connect the other end of the data cable to a USB port on your computer.
2. Open the iTunes application
3. Select your iPhone from the iTunes list of "Devices."
4. Click the "Apps" tab located at the top of iTunes.
5. Select the applications you want to transfer to your iPhone by placing a checkmark in the box located to the left of the application's name. Only the applications with a checkmark will transfer to your iPhone.
6. Click the "Sync" button.
7. Wait while the applications transfer to your iPhone. At the conclusion of the transfer, iTunes will alert you that it is safe to remove your iPhone from the data cable.
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Many "wired" professionals have multiple communications devices, including cell phones and pagers.
The spirit of paging is to prompt the recipient to contact you by whatever communication means that is available. Early paging devices were simple, usually only displaying a return phone number. Later pager advances allowed for the inclusion of alphanumeric messages, as well as two-way, back-and-forth communication. Fast-forward to modern times, and PC, Internet and cellular technologies have greatly affected the way we can communicate with others. Cell phone use has supplanted pagers and paging services in many people's daily lives. Nonetheless, you can use PC-based applications to set up a simple paging system. Then you can send quick "pages" to those people who own cell phones.
Instructions
Windows Live Messenger
1. Click "Start." Type "Windows Live Messenger" in the search box at the bottom of the "Start" menu. Press "Enter." Sign in to the application with your user name and password.
2. Click the "Add a Friend" icon next to the "Inbox" button. Select "Add a Friend" from the drop-down menu. The icon looks like a person with a plus sign on the right.
3. Move the cursor to the text box under the "Enter a Mobile Phone Number" section in the dialog box. Type in the recipient's cell phone number, including the area code, like so: "800-555-1212." Click "Next." Select "Close" on the "You're Done" page.
4. Double-click on the recipient's phone number in your list of contacts in Windows Live Messenger. Type a message in the text box, such as "This page was sent from my computer. Call me back at 800-555-2222." Press "Enter."
Yahoo! Messenger
5. Click "Start." Type "Yahoo Messenger" in the search box at the bottom of the "Start" menu. Press "Enter." Sign in to the application with your user name and password.
6. Click "Actions." Choose "Send an SMS Message" from the drop-down menu.
7. Click "Other Contact" in the dialog box. Type the recipient's cell phone number in the blank text box, including the area code, such as "800-555-1212." Click "OK."
8. Type a message to the recipient, such as "This page was sent from my computer. Call me back at 800-555-2222." Click "Send."
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Sprint-Nextel hybrids have a SIM card to permit walkie-talkie use.
Sending and receiving email and text messages on the Sprint-Nextel hybrid phones, the ic502 and the ic902, helps you stay in touch with friends, family and colleagues--even when you are away from the office. Sprint-Nextel hybrids are unique in that they use the high-speed Sprint data network for voice calls and data in addition to the Nextel Integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN), which is used for push-to-talk walkie-talkie calls. As such, the "ic" hybrid phones have two separate radios.
Instructions
Sending and Receiving Emails
1. Press the "Menu" key in the center of the directional buttons, and select "Web." Emails on the ic502 and ic902 hybrids must be sent and received using Web-based email clients as, unlike traditional Nextel devices, Sprint-Nextel hybrids do not support Java-based email client applications.
2. Press the right softkey to open the "Options" menu, and select "Go to URL."
3. Type the URL of your Web-based email client's mobile site using the Sprint-Nextel hybrid's keypad. For example, Gmail mobile access is available at m.gmail.com, and the Yahoo! mobile service may be accessed at m.yahoo.com/mail.
4. Press "Go," which is assigned to the left softkey, after entering the Web address.
5. Log in to your email account by entering your user name and password on the sign-in screen for your provider. Highlight the "Sign In" button in the ic502 or ic902 browser and press "OK" to access the account.
6. Browse and read emails from within the Sprint browser on the phone. To compose a new message, choose the "Compose" or "New" option in your Web-based email client and use the keypad to enter the message.
7. Press the "End" key to exit the browser when you are done accessing your email on the Sprint-Nextel hybrid.
Sending and Receiving Text Messages
8. Press the "Menu" button at the center of navigation keys, and open the "Messaging" program. Select "Send Message" and choose "Text Message" as the type being sent.
9. Enter the destination phone numbers and email addresses using the keypad on your phone. If sending the text message to frequent contacts, select the "Add from Contacts" option and scroll to find your intended contact. If you are sending the message to a recent contact not saved to your contacts list, select the "Add Recent Recipients" option to find the phone number.
10. Press the "Next" softkey after entering all recipient phone numbers and email addresses.
11. Navigate to the "Message" heading using the directional keys, and begin composing the text message using the keypad on your ic502 or ic902. If you want to change the input type in use on the device, press the right softkey, which reads "Options," to select between, letter, word and numeric text input styles.
12. Press the "Menu" key after typing the message. Select additional text messaging options, if desired. For example, your text can include instructions for the recipient to call you back, you can mark the message urgent or you can request a read receipt. Check the boxes next to any of these options if you want to use them.
13. Press "Send," assigned to the left softkey, to send the message to the intended recipients.
14. Wait for replies and subsequent text messages to be forwarded to your Sprint-Nextel hybrid phone. Unlike email access on the ic502 and ic902 models, text messages are pushed directly to the device upon receipt. No manual intervention is needed to receive text messages.
Using an HDTV is a convenient way to share your videos with friends and family.
Most HD video cameras are capable of connecting to HDTV sets to play videos in full high definition. This requires an "HDMI cable", which is capable of transferring all 1080 lines of information. HDMI jacks have two varieties: standard and mini. Usually, video cameras have mini HDMI port to save on space, while TVs have the standard HDMI input. Both kinds are equally capable, but be sure to check which your TV and camera has before purchasing a cable.
Instructions
1. Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on your video camera. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into an HDMI input on your HDTV.
2. Plug an audio cable into your camera and plug the other end into the audio input that matches the HDMI input channel. Alternatively, you may omit this step to play the audio straight from the camera.
3. Turn on the camera and place it in its playback mode.
4. Navigate to a saved movie on your camera and begin playing it.
5. Change the channel of your HDTV to the corresponding input channel. Rewind the movie to play it from the start once you find the correct channel.
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Find out who owns a wireless number through a reverse phone lookup.
Finding the name of a wireless subscriber by his or her phone number may or may not be possible, depending upon whether that person has been connected to the phone number in public records. Basic phone records (including name of the subscriber and the provider and phone type) are open and available to the public. Doing a reverse phone lookup is your best bet. Luckily, online pubic records companies make this simple and affordable.
Instructions
1. Do an internet search for "cell phone reverse lookup." The search results will include several different online public records companies that provide reverse phone lookup services.
2. Choose the company that best fits your needs. Many sites will promise "free reverse phone lookups," but those are really just searches of the white pages --- and very few people add their cell phone number to the white pages. You'll be lead through to a pay site, and from there you'll need to select the package that fits your needs. Most online public records companies offer a simple reverse phone lookup for $5 to $10, which will include the name of the subscriber for the phone number you are searching.
3. Enter the number at the site of the company you choose. It will then tell you if there are records associated with that number.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to pay for and retrieve the records. The records may be sent to you by e-mail or presented onscreen once payment has processed, depending upon the company you choose.
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Many businesses use HP 4280 inkjet printers -- either the Deskjet F4280 or Photosmart C4280 -- instead of laser printers. These printers can produce a wide range of documents and images, ranging from simple black and white print or vibrant color. The HP 4280 uses two ink cartridges, one black and one tri-Color. The installation process is the same for both models of printer.
Instructions
1. Turn on your HP 4280 printer and load it with paper.
2. Open the ink cartridge door on the front right side of the printer.
3. Remove the HP black ink cartridge from its packaging. Remove the tape from the cartridge.
4. Hold the cartridge in front of the black ink cartridge slot with the electrical contacts facing the back of the printer. Tilt the front of the cartridge slightly downward. Insert the cartridge into the right slot and push it until it locks into place.
5. Repeat the installation process with the HP tri-color cartridge. Close the ink cartridge access door. Wait for the alignment page to print.
6. Place the alignment page face-down on the scanner, aligning it with the right front corner.
7. Push the appropriate command button -- "Scan" on the F4280 or "OK" on the C4280 -- on your printer console. Wait until the printer stops making noise. Remove and discard the alignment page.
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Digital audio connections, used in home theater applications to connect a DVD player or HD cable or satellite box to surround sound receiver, can be one of three types: AES/EBU, S/PDIF or TOSLINK. AES/EBU is used only in pro audio applications. Consumer electronics use either S/PDIF (commonly called coaxial), or TOSLINK (commonly called optical).
S/PDIF
S/PDIF stands for Sony-Philips Digital Interface. A S/PDIF connection uses a single audio cable and has standard RCA type plugs on either end.
TOSLINK
TOSLINK stands for Toshiba Link and is an optical connection that uses fiber optics to connect digital components. Toshiba originally developed it to connect its CD players to its receivers.
Length
One primary difference between S/PDIF and TOSLINK is in length. A TOSLINK connection's maximum practical length is five meters, with a theoretical maximum length of 10 meters. A S/PDIF can go 10 meters in practical applications, with a theoretical length of 20 meters being possible.
Connections
The connectors on a S/PDIF cable are much more secure than those on a TOSLINK cable and much less prone to falling out when jostled.
Bandwidth
S/PDIF has a higher bandwidth than TOSLINK and can handle sample rates up to 192 kHz, while TOSLINK maxes out at 96 kHz. This reduced bandwidth can also result in greater jitter (variation in the transmitted signal) in a TOSLINK connection.
Whether it's a fine watercolor or your child's finger painting, your work of art deserves a customized frame to show off its beauty and prevent deterioration over time. A skilled framer is your partner in this process. Quality framers have years of experience with preservation framing using a variety of materials and methods, and should be able to work within any budget.
Instructions
1. Decide whether you want to mat the piece. This provides a spacer to protect paper art or photographs from direct contact with the glass. This is necessary, particularly in humid climates, to prevent the art from coming in contact with condensation or sticking to the glass and permanently damaging it. It also provides structural support for the artwork. Ask the framer if the picture warrants a double or triple matting with a straight or bevel cut. Also ask about archival quality matting for pieces you really care about. Matting can often increase the cost of framing.
2. Figure out what type of mounting is best for you piece. A picture can be hinged or stuck down. Hinging is the process of using acid-free linen tape at the top of the mat and letting it hang. A more permanent method is to mount the entire picture to the backing board, achieving a smooth, flat finish. For dry mounting, some framers use a vacuum-heat mounting press, which removes air by a vacuum suction pump before the art touches the heat plate, which seals and mounts the piece.
3. Decide what backing is best. As with mats, the wrong backing can damage your work. Insist that your framer use a lightweight neutral-pH backing, called conservation-quality art board, such as Tru Vue's UltiMat and UltiBlack. Barrier paper can be added to this as an extra precaution for works of higher value. Your picture should then be sealed to protect it from dust, air, moisture and insects.
4. Pick a glass. Conservation-quality picture-framing glass is specially formulated to protect framed works of art from the damaging effects of ultraviolet light. For example, the Tru Vue Conservation Series glass filters out more than 97 percent of UV light. If you think reflection may be a problem, choose a non-glare glass. Consider using acrylic for pictures or posters larger than 36x48 inches, or for pictures and prints intended for a child's room. It is shatterproof and less expensive than regular glass.
5. Last, but certainly not least, choose a frame. There's only one absolute in picking the frame: The frame you choose should be strong enough to support the final combined weight of the glass, mounting and artwork. Styles, however, are up to you and your personal taste. Try to match them with either the theme or decor of the room, or match them with the associated work they're framing.
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The 7600GR is a shortwave radio made by Sony. It comes with a carrying case, batteries, stereo headphones, an AC power adapter, compact antenna and a shortwave guide. You can tune in to stations by directly specifying the frequency, manually adjusting the frequency a little at a time, auto scanning to search for stations, or by selecting stations that you have discovered and stored as presets.
Frequency Range
The 7600GR's SW frequency range is 1,621 to 29,999 kHZ, the MW range is 530 to 1,620 kHZ, the LW range is from 150 to 529 kHz and the FM frequency range is 76 to 108 MHz.
Output
The 7600GR has a line out stereo mini jack, with a recording output level of about 245 mV and an output impedance of less than 10 kohms. The headphone stereo mini jack's output impedance is 16 kohms.
Speaker
The speaker on the 7600GR measures about 77 mm in diameter. Its maximum output is 380 mW with an output impedance of 8 ohms and 10 percent harmonic distortion.
Power
The 7600GR's power requirement is DC 6 V, from AA batteries or from an AC power adapter.
Dimensions
The 7600GR measures 190 by 118.8 by 35.3 mm.
Weight
The weight of the 7600GR is about 536 g, or 608 g with four AA batteries.
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A portable naval radio can be carried onboard a boat.
Naval radio protocols, also known as maritime radio protocols, are those protocols used while doing some kind of boating, via a personal sailboat or by the U.S. Coast Guard on a rescue mission. Naval radio uses VHF, or very high frequency, electronic communication in order to ensure that radio transmissions are received. Since many naval radio transmissions are used for emergencies, certain protocols have been established where there is no error in communication. These protocols keep naval radio channels operating smoothly for everyone.
Channel 16
Channel 16 can be found at 156.800 MHz. It is used solely for emergency communications. It is also where the Coast Guard broadcasts severe weather alerts. Channel 16 is never to be used for radio checks (these can be done on Channel 9) or casual conversation because doing so could prevent someone from calling for help.
Recreational boats under 20 meters are not required to carry a maritime radio. If they do so on a voluntary basis they must monitor Channel 16 when the radio is not being used for casual conversation.
All other boats are required to carry a maritime radio and monitor Channel 16 except for those of more than 300 tons. Those ships are required to monitor Channel 70.
Forbidden Transmissions
Some things are not permitted to be transmitted on maritime radio and carry a stiff fine. This includes anything obscene or objectionable, music, and any transmission that intentionally interferes with other transmissions.
Boating Language
Certain terms are used while using a maritime radio, such as the term MAYDAY in case of emergency or OVER to let someone know you are done talking and waiting for a reply. A full list of these terms can be found on the SeaKayak website.
Recreational Channels
There are a number of recreational channels that are set aside for casual communication between boats. These channels are also used by many boating clubs. These channels are 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, and 78a. When communicating on these stations show consideration for those who are already using the channel and try not to interfere with communications involving things such as boating races or other events that may be taking place.
Channel 70 is no longer used for recreational purposes. International treaty mandates that it is to be used for Digital Selective Calling, an automated emergency distress system.
SIRIUS Radio is a leading satellite radio service offering over 120 channels including music, sports, entertainment and news. All music channels are commercial-free.
Instructions
1. Choose a SIRIUS radio receiver that suits your needs. Want to play it in the car? At home? Or while traveling? Take your pick of equipment from a SIRIUS retailer or shop at their online store (see Resources below). You can choose from a wide range of models, including the accessories. Expect good deals on their equipment. If you plan to buy from a retailer, you can locate a SIRIUS retailer closest to your residence. This list of retailers is provided on the SIRIUS website (see Resources below).
2. Choose one of the many plan subscription options available: monthly plan, annual plan (usually with promotions), a lifetime subscription (paying only once), or an Internet radio subscription. SIRIUS business subscription allows you to benefit from low monthly charges, freedom from contracts and royalties, easy installation and channel blocking facility. SIRIUS Traffic plan keeps you updated on important traffic information like traffic blockades, accidents and closings. SIRIUS Marine Weather plan enables you to receive weather forecasts and radar images.
3. Install the radio. You can either do a self installation or get professional help. Professional installation is recommended. Some plans may offer free installation.
4. Activate your SIRIUS radio service. You can do it online (see the install + activate link on SIRIUS' website) or by calling Customer Care at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). For activation, you will need the ID/ESN number given on your receiver, your credit card and you'll need to tune to channel 184.
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Have you noticed that when you take pictures of people who aren't looking at the camera, they never have "horror movie eyes" with red pupils? That's because of the angle of the light from the flash. Red eye in photos happens when light reflects off the blood vessels in the eye. When your subject doesn't look directly at the camera, you reduce red eye. When you open the curtains and use natural light, instead of the flash, or take pictures outdoors, in natural light, no red eye. It also helps when you walk in for a close up, rather than zoom in. Zooming in brings the lens closer to the eye.
Reduce Red Eye with a Camera Feature
There are digital cameras equipped with a red eye reduction feature. They actually flash low level light at the subject before the picture is ever taken. This constricts the pupils in the eye, and then when the picture is taken the real flash doesn't light up the blood vessels in the pupil. Camera stores also sell special pens you can use to draw over the red eye on your photographic prints. Also, if your flash is separate from your camera, you can buy a diffuser to go over it or make your own diffuser with tissue paper to soften the light. It helps too, to point your flash at the wall, rather than the subject's face.
Reduce Red Eye with Computer Software
You can open downloaded photos in a photo editing program on your computer, like Photoshop or iPhoto. The newest versions of these programs have a red eye reduction feature. The same feature works when you scan your photos into the computer, and then edit them in the photo editing program. Even your photo kiosk at the drug store probably has a red eye reduction feature. Then there is always old fashioned retouching. In Photoshop, you select the red in the pupil with the magic wand tool, then delete it and refill with less-than-opaque black. Or if the red is not too vivid, pour the black on top of the selected pupil with the paint can tool, then go back and dab white on the little dot. Of course, specialists can use the channel mixer and mask techniques in Photoshop to reduce red eye. In any case, your photos no longer have to horror movie eyes.
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CB radio operators use codes and jargon to communicate with other operators. Here are a few tips to remember when to use the roger code on a CB.
Instructions
1. Use the "roger" code on a CB radio to reply that you understand the message. "Roger" doesn't mean that you agree or disagree; you would say "affirmative" or "negative" for yes or no.
2. Reply with the "roger" code if another operator on the CB radio has given you directions and you understand them. The "roger" code verifies that you've received the message and you understand the directions.
3. Use the "roger" code on your CB radio if you are relaying a message to a third party. For example, if another operator wants to send a message but is too far away, he may ask you to pass the message along to a third party. When you've received the message that you will now send to the third party, acknowledge that you've received and understood the message with "roger that" response.
4. Reply with the "roger" code instead of "copy" or "10-4" if you feel more comfortable. All three terms mean "message received."
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Lenses for digital cameras have many special features, but according to Shutterbug Magazine, one of the first features that photographers discuss is focal length. This determines the field of view and the quality of a photograph.
Description
Lenses with a long focal length narrow the angle of view, while those with short focal lengths widen the angle of view, according to Cambridge in Colour, a website devoted to photography instruction. In other words, the longer the focal length, the narrower the view field becomes. This is also true of film lenses, but digital lenses with the same focal length as film lenses actually zoom in slightly more, according to Photo-Facts.com, the Digital Photography Dictionary.
Ramifications
Long focal length lenses with narrow angles of view maximize shakiness. This is similar to users who zoom in on objects with cameras or binoculars and find it difficult to hold the instrument perfectly steady. As a result, users with long focal lengths need short exposure times to minimize blurriness from shaking.
Types of Photography
Different types of shots require different focal lengths for optimal image quality. For instance, Cambridge in Colour states that landscape photography needs a wide angle lens with a focal length of 21 to 35 mm. Sports and wildlife photography require even longer focal lengths of 135 to 300 mm. For portraits, Shutterbug Magazine recommends a variety of focal lengths.
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Soccer, or football, has long held an important place in English culture. While it isn't the only national sport, it is often the most watched athletic event in the country. England can claim various "firsts" in the history of soccer, such as the first official match and rules.
Dark Ages
Soccer's history can be traced back to the Dark Ages in England. The earliest accounts of a sport resembling soccer can found in records from 1280. Some games were banned when the action turned violent then, and King Henry IV once declared it illegal to bet on football games. Still, it became a popular sport among the ruling and wealthy class of English citizens.
Development of Rules
By the 1800s, various sets of rules emerged to govern the games. The Cambridge Rules came first in 1848. According to the website soccer-fans-info.com, the actual rules aren't known but they are "allegedly the base on which the "Laws of the Game" would later be constructed." When the Football Association (FA) was formed in 1863, its members wrote up their own set of rules that further advanced the so called laws that soccer still uses.
Pros
England's Sheffield F.C., created in 1857, is considered to be the first professional soccer team in the world. Club teams still dominated English play until 1888 when the first full pro league was formed. The Football League had 12 teams that first year. In 1892 a second division was added, and more expansion followed. In 2010, the league had 72 teams across four different tiers of play.
English National Team
England met Scotland in March of 1870 in a match considered to be a first between national teams. The English national team joined FIFA, which governs soccer on an international level, in 1906. England appeared in its first World Cup competition in 1950. The English side won the 1966 World Cup and placed fourth in 1990.
Prominent Individuals
Some of soccer's greatest personalities are from England, including William McGregor, who created the first football league. Some star players include George Best, Frank Lampard and most notably for post-2000 fans, David Beckham. In his prime Beckham captained the national team and his celebrity in England was unrivaled by any other athlete. His striking ability was so well known that it served as the title of a 2002 movie, "Bend it Like Beckham." The lead character in the film idolized Beckham.
There's nothing like a four-subwoofer system if you want to bring on the bass in your car. But there are several ways to connect four subs to one amp, depending on what kind of amplifier you have. We'll take a look at connect four subs to three different types of car amplifiers.
Instructions
Connecting Four Subs to a Mono Amp
1. Strip the insulation from the ends of four pieces of speaker wire so that 3/8 to 1/2-inch of bare wire is visible.
2. Find the speaker output terminals on your mono amplifier. They'll be marked SPEAKER, plus "+" (positive) and "-" (negative). Connect the first piece of speaker wire between the speaker output terminals and the terminals of the subwoofer. Be sure the "+" terminal on the subwoofer is connected to the "+" terminal of the amp. The "-" terminal of the subwoofer is connected to the "-" terminal of the amplifier.
3. With the second piece of wire, connect the "+" terminal of the first subwoofer to the "+" terminal of the second subwoofer. The "-" terminal of the first sub should be connected to the "-" terminal of the second sub. Continue, connecting the third sub to the second sub and the fourth sub to the third sub. This is wiring in series, sometimes known as "daisy chaining." Since this lowers the impedance of the speakers, only do this if your subs are 8-ohms, and the amp is 1-ohm stable.
Connecting Four Subs to a 2-channel Amp
4. Strip the insulation from the ends of four pieces of speaker wire so that 3/8 to 1/2-inch of bare wire is visible.
5. Find the speaker output terminals on your 2-channel amplifier. There will be two of these, marked SPEAKER, R and L, plus "+" (positive) and "-" (negative). Connect the first piece of speaker wire between the R speaker output terminals and the terminals of the subwoofer. Be sure the "+" terminal on the subwoofer is connected to the "+" terminal of the amp, and the "-" terminal of the subwoofer is connected to the "-" terminal of the amplifier.
6. With the second piece of wire, connect the "+" terminal of the first subwoofer to the "+" terminal of the second subwoofer, and the "-" terminal of the first sub to the "-" terminal of the second sub. Repeat this process with the L-set of speaker terminals, connecting two subwoofers to it in series. This system will work well with any 2-channel amplifier and 4-ohm subwoofers.
Connecting Four Subs to a 4-channel Amp
7. Strip the insulation from the ends of four pieces of speaker wire so that 3/8 to 1/2-inch of bare wire is visible.
8. Find the speaker output terminals on your 4-channel amplifier. There will be four of these, marked SPEAKER FRONT, R and L, plus "+" (positive) and "-" (negative), and another set marked SPEAKER REAR, R and L, plus "+" (positive) and "-" (negative). Connect the first piece of speaker wire between the R speaker output terminals and the terminals of the subwoofer. Be sure the "+" terminal on the subwoofer is connected to the "+" terminal of the amp, and the "-" terminal of the subwoofer is connected to the "-" terminal of the amplifier.
9. Repeat the process so that one subwoofer is connected to every speaker terminal output.
Take videos with the portable Kodak EasyShare camera.
The Kodak EasyShare is a digital camera that's capable of taking both still photos and video footage. It's called the EasyShare because you can set it on a dock (which comes with the camera) and upload pictures and videos directly to your computer with quickness and ease. There's even an EasyShare dock that prints photos directly from the camera itself (sold separately). But if you want to use your EasyShare to take videos, it does that too, and it's a fairly simple process.
Instructions
1. Turn on your Kodak EasyShare and turn the dial on the top of the camera to the video icon.
2. Aim your camera at the area or person you want to begin recording.
3. Press down on the "Record" button, located at the top of the camera, in the center of the dial. You should hear a small beep, and see the "Rec" symbol appear on the viewfinder screen, to let you know you've begun recording.
4. Press the "Record" button once more to stop recording.
5. Watch the footage you've taken by pressing the "OK" button. The screen will display a still shot of your video for five seconds after you've taken it. If the still frame has gone away, simply press the "review" button on your camera and press the "left" or "right" arrow keys to navigate through your pictures and videos. Press "OK" when you come to the still shot of the video that you want to review.
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An SLR lens includes many glass elements arranged in groups.
A single-lens reflex (SLR) camera includes a mirror system that allows you to see accurately what the camera will record. By viewing through the lens, you can control the focus on certain areas of the image. An SLR camera system allows you to interchange your camera's lenses to suit your photography needs. Unlike compact cameras with a fixed lens, the SLR camera can give you a range of views from wide-angle to telephoto according to the focal length of the lens.
Viewing the Light
One SLR lens consists of multiple lenses or glass elements of different shapes that help produce a clear image. The light rays enter the front of the lens, travel through the lens barrel and reach a small reflex mirror in the camera body. This angled mirror reflects the light up to the pentaprism near the roof of the camera body. The five-sided glass prism allows the image seen by the lens to be viewed through the viewfinder at the back of the camera. This pentaprism lies in the optical path between the reflex mirror and viewfinder.The light reflects many times in the pentaprism's interior. The light then aligns with the viewfinder where you can see the scene the camera will record.
As you press the shutter to take the photo, the reflex mirror shifts to allow light to reach the film plane of a film camera or a light-sensitive imaging sensor on a digital camera. As the mirror moves out of the light path quickly, the scene in the viewfinder turns black briefly.
SLR Lens Mount
Each camera manufacturer designs a specific lens mount that connects the camera body with the lens. Even one manufacturer can develop different lines of camera bodies with a specific lens mount for a specific line of lenses. For example, one manufacturer created different lens mounts: the old screw-in mount in which the lens to attached by rotating into the camera; and the quick-release bayonet mount in which a button on the camera body was pressed to help detach the lens with a slight twist.
When you select a new lens, you need to make sure the lens matches the camera body's lens mount, as indicated in the user manual. SLR lenses are not interchangeable with different brands.
A third-party manufacturer of lenses can produce more economical lenses with different mounts specific to different camera companies. For example, if you plan to purchase a 28- to 70-mm zoom lens from a third-party manufacturer, you need to purchase the lens with the lens mount that matches the brand of the camera body.
Controls
These lenses show the distance scale and aperture scale.
Modern SLR lenses include an electronic connection that allows communication between the camera body and the attached lens. Adjusting the camera body's controls will adjust the lens settings. For example, an SLR with auto-exposure (AE) can set the lens's aperture and the camera's shutter speed to produce a correctly-exposed image. With the camera set to manual (M), you can manually adjust the lens aperture and shutter speed to suit the lighting conditions of your subject.
The lens barrel will indicate a distance scale with distances marked in feet (ft) and meters (m). The minimum focusing distance shows how close the subject and lens can be positioned and still achieve sharp focus. For example, if your lens indicated a minimum focusing distance such as 1.55 ft or 0.45 m, you can still achieve a sharp image with your subject standing two feet away from your lens.
The lens barrel will have a focus ring that rotates until your subject comes into focus. Modern SLR lenses include autofocus that allows the camera body to the focus the lens automatically. You can also opt to focus the lens manually by rotating the focus ring with your fingers to achieve focus.
Focal Length
According to Photokina, the growing market for SLR system cameras results in more development of lenses with a variety of focal lengths. For example, an ultra-wide zoom lens with a focal length ranging from 10 mm to 22 mm can capture landscape and cityscape shots to show a feeling of expansiveness. An SLR telephoto lens with a fixed 300-mm focal length can make distant wildlife subjects appear much closer in a compressed space. A 100 mm macro lens works well for close-up photography to magnify small objects such as flowers.
The physical appearance of the plasma and LCD displays are similar, but minute differences can sway your choices when purchasing. Both displays have their weaknesses and strengths, so picking the one for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences.
LCD
A main advantage of LCDs is the price, as they tend to be less expensive than plasma displays of the same size. Also LCDs tend to have a higher resolution than plasmas up to a certain screen size, which is around 42 inches, which means that there is a higher pixel density on the screen. Power consumption also is lower on LCD displays compared to plasma screens.
Plasma
Plasma displays tend to have a better contrasting display, and the ability to show deeper blacks and brighter lights. The trade-off for having these advantages is that the power consumption is much higher with plasma displays. Also, they have better viewing angles, which will allow you to sit further away and have multiple room configurations.
Choosing
If you plan on buying a television on the smaller end of the spectrum,17 to 42 inches, LCD is the most price-efficient choice. As for 50-inch displays and above, plasma screens would give you more bang for your buck. The environment in which you will place your television also must be considered when choosing the display. If you want a more theater-like experience, plasma screens will produce a better movie quality picture with its deeper blacks and brighter whites. For more daytime viewing, LCDs perform better in brightly lit conditions because if its back-lit display.
Manufactured by Motorola, the Renegade V950 was originally developed for military use. Equipped with Nextel's Direct Connect technology, the Renegade offers both traditional calling and direct-connection capabilities. Though adapted and refined for the Sprint wireless network, the basic formation and direct-connection capabilities of the Renegade remain intact for American consumers. To help protect consumers from unauthorized use of their Renegades, the phone has a security system that requires the entry of a code to unlock and use it.
Instructions
1. Hold the phone with the screen facing you.
2. Press the left soft key to bring up the entry screen for your lock code.
3. Enter your lock code.
Changing Lock Code
4. Access the menu by pressing the center navigation button.
5. Click "Settings/Tools," then "Settings."
6. Click "More," then "Security."
7. Enter you current lock code to display the "Security" menu.
8. Click "Lock Code."
9. Enter, then re-enter the new lock code to reset the code.
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Spb Mobile Shell is software designed for use in Pocket PC devices. You use Spb software to modify and customize the user interface. You can add new icons to the Home screen, enable dragging and dropping, use thumb gestures and add new software utilities such as an application launcher. If you no longer want to use the software, you can remove Spb Mobile Shell through the Settings interface on your Pocket PC device.
Instructions
1. Turn on your Pocket PC device according to the manufacturer's directions.
2. Tap the "Start" button on your Pocket PC, then tap the "Settings" link on the Start menu. This opens the "Settings Options" window.
3. Tap the "System" tab, then tap the "Add/Remove Programs" icon. This opens the Add/Remove Programs window.
4. Tap the "Spb Mobile Shell" icon, then tap the "Remove" button. This starts the automatic removal process. Tap "Yes" to confirm when prompted.
5. Close the open windows when the automatic removal process is complete. Restart your Pocket PC. Spb Mobile Shell will be removed.
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The Canon Speedlite 420EX is an autozoom external hot-shoe mounted flash unit designed for Canon EOS digital cameras. The unit attaches to the top of the camera, creating a much stronger light source than the on-camera flash, and is easily detachable when not in use. Using an external flash unit illuminates the subject of your photograph without the harsh, unnatural light of in-camera flashes. An external flash like the Canon 420EX also reduces redeye, is more powerful than the in-camera flash and allows the photographer full control over lighting the subject.
Instructions
1. Install four AA batteries in the battery chamber.
2. Mount the Speedlite 420EX on the camera by loosening the locking collar on the bottom of the flash unit, sliding the unit's mounting foot completely on to the camera's hot shoe and tightening the locking collar.
3. Choose your wireless setting. For normal flash operation, set the wireless selector to "off." For wireless flash operation, set the wireless selector to "slave."
4. Turn on the power by setting the main switch to "on." The flash is ready for use when the "pilot" light is lit. The energy saving mode will automatically take effect after 90 seconds of idleness.
5. Adjust the flash head according to where you want the light directed. By directing the flash upwards toward the ceiling you will softly illuminate the subject and its immediate surroundings. Directing the flash straight at the subject will result in a stronger illumination on the subject and little of the background.
6. Compose your shot and take the picture. Your 420EX should automatically fire. The flash exposure confirmation light on the back of the flash will light for three seconds to signal the correct exposure has taken place.
The resolution affects the quality of your digital photography.
Your digital camera has dozens of complex and potentially mystifying settings for you to master, and even more if you shoot with a digital SLR camera. Of all these settings, perhaps the easiest concept for a beginner photographer to wrap his head around is the "resolution" setting, which controls the size of the photos.
Pixels
As you've surely noticed by visiting any electronics store or looking at a camera flyer, digital cameras are measured by megapixels. The megapixel number is a measurement of a camera's maximum resolution. Manufacturers arrive at these number by multiplying the number of active pixels on the camera's sensor. Pixel stands for "picture element" and pixels are really just tiny squares. Each digital picture is made up of thousands or millions of these tiny squares. If there are a million pixels on a digital camera's sensor, manufacturers describe it as "1 megapixel."
The Evolution of Resolution
The first digital camera ever made had a digital sensor with a maximum resolution of 100 by 100 pixels, or 1000 total pixels. This equals 0.01 megapixels. Since about the introduction of Windows 95, computers began to exceed the 640-by-480-resolution standard and to display images of much larger resolutions. The digital photography market first mirrored, then exceeded the resolution capabilities of computers. In 2011, computers have resolutions up to and exceeding 1366 by 768 pixels, or just over 1 megapixel. You'll have a hard time finding a still-functioning 1 megapixel camera in 2011. Digital cameras take photos 10 times larger than these resolutions.
Setting Resolution
Maximum resolution setting vary between different makes and models of digital camera. Generally, your digital camera will let you choose between a maximum setting, medium, low quality, and sometimes cameras feature modes like "email" and "Web," which take lower resolution shots with an emphasis on file size. The resolution settings are usually listed under "quality" in your main shooting menu, and might be indicated by "F" (fine), "M" (maximum) or "L" (low) on your LCD display. Higher-quality resolutions, which are indicated by larger numbers, take up more space on your memory card than low-resolution shots. Don't expect to notice much of a difference between resolutions on your camera's LCD screen.
Optimum Settings
Determining the best resolution setting for your camera depends on your needs as a photographer. If you plan to create physical prints of your shots, you should always shoot at the highest resolution available. A 5 megapixel sensor can shoot at a maximum resolution of 2592 by 1944 pixels, which will blow up to an 10 by 8 inch photo without distortion. If you just plan to put your photos on the Internet, you can afford to shoot at lower resolutions. Social networking sites don't display pictures at full resolution, and you'll be waiting a long time to upload maximum resolutions shots to websites like Facebook or MySpace. Aim for a middle ground for these photos; using a medium or low resolution will let you take lots of pictures without sacrificing quality too much.
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