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In computing terms, to "kill" something means to make it stop. Kill an iPad session with help from an Apple certified technician in this free video clip.
Replying to an email on an iPad is something you can do with the press of a button. Learn about replying to an email on an iPad with help from an Apple certified technician in this free video clip.
Combining app pages on an iPad is a great way to keep all of your installed applications organized. Combine app pages on an iPad with help from an Apple certified technician in this free video clip.
Deleting letters in a word with the iPad doesn't require you to delete the whole word. Delete letters in a word with the iPad with help from an Apple certified technician in this free video clip.
Installing a digital movie on the iPad is something you can do in one of a few different ways. Install a digital movie on the iPad with help from an Apple certified technician in this free video clip.
Connecting an iPad to s a Smartboard can be beneficial for a lot of teachers and business people. Connect an iPad to a Smartboard with help from an Apple certified technician in this free video clip.
Slingbox has its own dedicated app in the iTunes app store, but you have to be a subscriber in order to use it. Connect your iPad for Slingbox with help from an Apple certified technician in this free video clip.
One of the best things about the iPad is that it means you no longer have to carry around paper. Go paperless with an iPad with help from an Apple certified technician in this free video clip.
The Palm represents a series of handheld Personal Digital Assistants, or PDAs, that first appeared on the market in 1996. The first generations of the Palm -- including the Pilot 1000, Pilot 5000, PalmPilot Personal and Palm Pilot Professional -- did not include infrared sensors. It wasn't until the release of the Palm III in 1998 that IR ports became a commonplace feature on Palm PDA devices.
A scatter plot graph may be necessary in certain very specific types of situations. Find out how to use a scatter plot graph with help from an experienced math tutor in this free video clip.
The Epson Stylus C88 is an older inkjet printer that uses Epson's DuraBrite Ultra inks. The product has been discontinued and replaced with the Epson WorkForce 40, but older C88s are still in service. These printers can occasionally suffer from paper jams or require replacement parts. If you have an old C88, you can disassemble and repair it yourself in many cases.
A collimator is a device designed to align a beam of particles or waves in a specific direction. It also narrows the spatial cross section of a wave. Collimators are, therefore used to improve the resolution of optical devices such as telescopes. Laser collimators are also used in industrial and hospital radiographs and X-ray machines. While collimators used in such devices require complex designs, you can design a simple collimator at home from materials available at your local hardware store.
Document printing on Windows-based computers is controlled by the print spooler, which uses a queue to set the order in which documents are sent to the printer. If you are having problems with the printer queue on your Toshiba computer, there are several factors that may have contributed -- including background process interference, printing errors, and program service stoppage. Regardless of the factor causing the problem, clearing and resetting the spooler usually will fix your printer queue errors.
Problems with Sony’s MiniDisc players’ eject features are not uncommon. Internal mechanisms and errors when using the player are but a few of the causes that bring about these problems. Regardless of your tech know-how, you can fix some ejection issues on your own. Sony produces an extensive line of portable CD players, but these fixes are applicable to many of these handy portable Sony devices.
Keynote is an app for iOS -- the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch operating system -- designed to create presentations. Using iCloud, you can sync the presentation and keep it consistent even if you're working on it on different iOS platforms. You can also use Keynote to design software apps for iOS and create app prototypes. If you have a good concept for your app but aren't sure how you want the app to look, Keynote offers a simpler way to experiment and test your options than coding and changing design after design.
Artist Link is a complex shuffle mode on the Sony Walkman MP3 players that works by association. Digital music files contain data about themselves, and the Walkman can read this data and make certain conclusions about how related they are to other music files. In this way, it can provide you with a shuffle of songs that center around a similar theme.
The United States Medical Licensing Examination is a three-part exam that physicians must pass before receiving a medical license. The USMLEWorld organization sells practice tests for the exam, and its Qbank application for the iPad lets you access and sync your Qbank tests on the tablet. The application is a free download available from Apple's App Store, but it requires you to purchase tests from USMLEWorld.
It's easier to choose the right printer for your home or office if you start by clarifying what -- and how much -- you'll need to print. For example, the technology you choose for office documents won't do justice to your photos, and you won't want a device that requires a direct wired connection if you need to share output capabilities with others. Determine your needs before you start pricing features.
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Graphing requires you to make some very specific considerations in regards to the use of parentheses. Learn what parentheses you use in graphing with help from a high school math tutor in this free video clip.
Amplifying a resonator guitar is something that you have to do in a very specific way. Learn how to amplify a resonator guitar with help from a multi-genre guitarist, musician and composer in this free video clip.
The iPad includes native support for certain types of special characters like degree symbols. Do degree symbols on an iPad with help from an expert who has earned Apple Product Certification in this free video clip.
You can mark an email as unread on the iPad using a very specific command. Mark an email as unread on the iPad with help from an expert who has earned Apple Product Certification in this free video clip.
Multitasking folders are a great way to get your iPad's home screen more organized. Make multitasking folders on iPad with help from an expert who has earned Apple Product Certification in this free video clip.
Locking the keyboard on an iPad will make sure that your settings remain unchanged from session to session. Lock the keyboard on an iPad with help from an expert who has earned Apple Product Certification in this free video clip.
You can block mail from an iPad in a very specific way within the device's "Mail" application. Block mail from an iPad with help from an expert who has earned Apple Product Certification in this free video clip.
The mute button on an Apple iPad serves a very specific function. Find out how the mute button works on an iPad with help from an Apple certified support professional in this free video clip.
Just because you're restoring your iPad doesn't mean you have to lose all the progress in your games. Restore an iPad and keep the game progress with help from an Apple certified support professional in this free video clip.
Locking the numeric keypad on the iPad is something you can accomplish in just a few finger taps. Lock the numeric keypad on the iPad with help from an Apple certified support professional in this free video clip.
Clearing an iPad movie list can help keep all of the media files contained on the device organized. Clear an iPad movie list with help from an Apple certified support professional in this free video clip.
Adding chapters to audiobooks on an iPad is a great way to break each book up into manageable chunks. Learn about adding chapters to audiobooks on an iPad with help from an Apple certified support professional in this free video clip.
Adding an ICS calendar to an iPad can help keep you organized and ontime for the foreseeable future. Add an ICS calendar to an iPad with help from an Apple certified support professional in this free video clip.
Jeppeson charts, casually referred to as JEP charts, provide pilots with important flight and route information on the ground and in the cockpit. In June 2011, the Federal Aviation Administration began testing an iPad application that offers pilots JEP chart information and replaces the hefty paper JEP chart manuals pilots are required to carry. In December 2011, the FAA approved the iPad for use in all airline cockpits. The iPad application, Jeppesen Mobile FD, is a free download from the App Store, but its use requires a Jeppeson electronic charting serial number. The app supports printing using an AirPrint-compatible printer.
When it comes to measuring the perimeter of an object there are two main ways. Learn about two ways to measure the perimeter with help from a longtime mathematics tutor in this free video clip.
A used Sony Walkman may not come with an installation disc that includes bundled software to manage media files. Although you can still upload content without bundled software, if you prefer the software's management and syncing features, you can install them without the installation disc. Sony provides different options for uploading music, videos and photos to your Walkman media player.
Using a printer overlay file allows you to print multiple documents that contain the same graphic background without having to resend the background information in each print file. Used correctly, it can make your printing more efficient. High-end computers connected to modern printers may handle print requests fast enough to make printer overlays redundant. However, with basic setups, overlays can speed up certain types of print batches.
Light emitting diode printers use an LED light source in the printer’s light array instead of a laser. The LED print head uses no moving parts, giving it longer life than other comparable laser printers. The LED printer operates similarly to laser printers by using a drum to capture the image. When your printouts show vertical or other kinds of streaking, you can check specific areas for the causes of this problem.
Bass and lead guitar amplifiers operate in a few different ways depending on which you're working with. Learn the difference between bass and lead guitar amplifiers with help from a producer and musical director in this free video clip.
When a Sony Walkman MP3 is first connected, the screen displays a “Do Not Disconnect” message as the computer and player communicate. Within seconds, the battery begins to charge, accompanied by the message, “Connected USB. The Player Cannot Be Operated.” If the Walkman continues to display “Do Not Disconnect,” the computer doesn't recognize the device.
The iPhoneKhmer series of applications are applications that are designed to let iPhone users read and write in Khmer and view Khmer websites on their iPhone. These IPK applications are also compatible on iPad devices, however, allowing iPad users to install IPK on their device's as well. If you want to install IPK on your iPad, you can do so through the App Store just like any other application.
Black & Decker is one of the leading manufacturers of power tools. The company makes a wide variety of handheld tools, including power drills and electric screwdrivers, as well as items used for gardening tasks. Each Black & Decker power tool uses one of three types of batteries: lithium ion, sealed lead acid or nickel cadmium. An 18V battery is one of the nickel cadmium batteries. Lithium ion batteries are lighter and smaller than the 18V batteries and can hold a charge longer. Before you replace the battery, determine if your tool will still work.
Just because you're not in a classroom doesn't mean algebraic graphs won't come in handy. Use algebraic graphs in everyday life with help from a mathematics educator in this free video clip.
SBSettings is a free application for jailbroken iPads that you can install directly from the Cydia Store. The application installs an alternative settings menu on your iPad that you can access from the standby screen home screen or from within another application. While jailbreaking your iPad is not illegal, the process will void your tablet's warranty from Apple.
The headphone wire for Bose headphones, such as those in the Quiet Comfort series, can become damaged and need to be repaired. Damage to the middle of the headphone wire is simple to repair with a splice technique to re-connect the broken wires. Add a solder to your splice and cover the connection with heat-shrink tubing to create a strong repair that looks good as well. Headphone wires have three connections, one for the right channel positive, one for the left channel positive and one that acts as the negative for both.
The BJC-250 is a white inkjet printer that Japan-based optical and imaging product manufacturer Canon Inc. released in 2000. Included with the BJC-250 -- as well as the installation software and power adapter -- was a user manual, which provides the responses to the problems likely to occur with the printer. If you don't have the disk, you can obtain the manual, as well as software and drivers, from the Canon website.
A malfunctioning computer printer can not only be annoying, it can also be costly if you depend on it for business purposes. Many common printer problems can be avoided through routine maintenance. Printer maintenance needs can vary based on the make of a machine, so consult your printer's user manual for tips to keep your unit in peak working order.
Each new iPod comes with a pair of trademark white Apple ear buds. If, when they're connected to your iPod, you only hear sound coming out of one ear, you may have a software issue or a hardware issue. Begin troubleshooting with the simplest solutions first. If your headphones don't work after several troubleshooting attempts, you may have to get new headphones, or even a new iPod.
As an iPad owner, you can take advantage of Apple’s peer-to-peer connectivity capabilities. Peer-to-peer allows you to connect your Apple device with another Apple device, such as an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, if you're using an application that offers peer-to-peer connectivity. You can find these applications in the App Store or through iTunes.
Computers can be frustrating, and printers can be even worse. And among printer problems, one of the most annoying things you can run into is a printer that seems fine but refuses to work. If your computer claims that your printer is offline, there are a few steps you can take.
Backgrounder is a free application available from the Cydia store for jailbroken iPads. The application allows you to run multiple applications simultaneously in the background on your device. The application can, however, cause device conflicts and crashes on your iPad. Additionally, the application requires a jailbreak, and while jailbreaking is not illegal, the process will void the terms of your iPad's warranty.
