How to Get a Wii Controller to Work With Android Phones

1. Press the 'Market' icon on your Android phone homescreen. Press the 'Search' button and type in 'Wiimote Controller.'

2. Press the first search result titled, 'Wiimote Controller,' and press 'Install.'

3. Press the 'Wiimote Controller' icon on the Android homescreen to open the app. Press 'I Agree' when asked to agree to the program's terms and conditions.

4. Press 'Yes' when asked to turn on 'WiiControllerIME' in the 'Android Settings.' Press the empty check box next to 'WiiControllerIME' to enable it.

5. Place the Wiimote next to your Android phone. Press the latch on the back of the Wiimote to remove the battery cover.

6. Press the red 'Sync' button inside the battery compartment.

7. Press the 'Init and Connect' option on the Wiimote Controller application window on the Android phone.

8. Press the 'Select WiiControllerIME' button on the Wiimote Controller window, and press 'WiiControllerIME' on the context menu. The Wiimote is now being used to control the Android phone.

My Computer Won't Recognize My Flash Drive

1. Examine the outside of the flash drive for cracks. If possible, plug the flash drive into another computer. This ensures that the problem is with the computer and not the flash drive.

2. Unplug the flash drive and shut down the computer. Unplug the power source to the computer. Wait 30 seconds, then plug-in the power source and restart the computer. Once it has loaded, plug the flash drive in and see if the computer recognizes it.

3. Click the 'Start' menu and select 'Run' from the list. Type 'Devmgmt.msc' into the text box and click the 'OK' button.

4. Click your computer as the target of the scan in the Device Manager window. Press the 'Action' menu and select 'Scan for hardware changes.' If this locates the flash drive, then you're finished.

5. Go back to the Device Manager window. Open the 'Universal Serial Bus controllers.'

6. Right-click the first USB root hub in the list and select 'Properties.' Click the 'Power Management' tab. Un-check the 'Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power' check box and click the 'OK' button. Repeat this with each of the USB root hubs.

7. Select 'Scan for hardware changes' in the 'Action' menu. If successful, the computer will recognize the flash drive.

Pros and Cons of the Android Phone

How to Download Android Apps For Your Google Phone

On Phone

1. Open the applications menu and tap on 'Market' to open the Android Market.

2. Tap Apps or Games to view different apps or games categories, then tap on a category to view its apps. You can also search apps by tapping the magnifying glass at the top-right corner of the screen.

3. Tap on an application's listing to open the app detail page, then tap the 'FREE' button, or the button containing the price if it's a paid app.

4. Press 'OK' to accept the terms and conditions of the app. The app is downloaded to your Android smartphone.

On Web

5. Visit the Android Market website at market.android.com and sign in to your Google account.

6. Browse through apps using the top apps charts or categories. You can also conduct a search by entering a term into the search box at the top right corner of the screen, then pressing the Enter key.

7. Click on an application's icon or name to open the app detail page.

8. Click the 'INSTALL' or 'BUY' button next to the app's icon. The application will automatically download to your Android phone over the Web.

How to Make an Android Tablet a Wi

Turning On the Hotspot

1. Tap the time in the lower-right corner of the System Bar at the Home screen to open 'Status Details.'

2. Tap 'Status Details,' then 'Settings,' then 'Wireless & networks,' then 'Tethering & portable hotspot' to reach the 'Tethering & portable hotspot' menu.

3. Tap 'Portable Wi-Fi hotspot' to turn your tablet into a hotspot. If this is the first time you've enabled this option your tablet will broadcast an open-access network that anyone can connect to so you should go ahead and change the hotspot settings to make the network secure.

Configuring the Hotspot

4. Tap 'Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings' from the 'Tethering & portable hotspot' menu.

5. Tap 'Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.'

6. Type a name for the hotspot in the 'SSID' text box.

7. Tap an option to enable security if you want to. Since an open-access network is available to anybody you should enable this option. Tap the 'Security' menu to select the WPA2 security setting, then you can type in whatever password you want for the network.

8. Tap 'Save' to finish setup.

How Do I Find a WPA2 Key?

1. Set up your Internet connection with a modem. You must have an Internet connection of some kind before you attempt to look at your router settings.

2. Open a browser window, preferably Internet Explorer, and type in one of these IP addresses: http://192.168.1.1, http:/192.168.0.1, or http:/192.168.0.1. The IP address differs for each router, so try all three IP addresses. A small box should pop up asking your for your username and password.

3. Type in 'admin' for the username and 'password' in the password field if this is the first time you have set up your router. Otherwise, enter the username and password you already created. Reset the router if 'admin' doesn't allow you to log into the main setup screen. You must find the tiny hole somewhere on your router and press it in with a pushpin or other small, sharp object. Hold down for 15 seconds and try to log in again with 'admin' and 'password.'

4. Click on the 'Settings' tab on the webpage that pops up. Click the 'Wireless' button and then click on the 'Security' tab.

5. Click on the 'WPA2' key from the menu and look at the password.

How to Download Music to My Droid

Windows

1. Connect the Droid to one of your computer's USB ports with the micro USB cable.

2. Tap then drag down the status bar on the phone. Tap 'USB Connected.'

3. Tap 'Mount.' The Droid's memory card is now connected to your computer.

4. Open 'My Computer' and double click 'Removable Device' to access the Droid's memory card directory. Create a new folder entitled 'Music.'

5. Drag music files from your computer and drop them into the music folder on the Droid. You can also accomplish this using copy or cut and paste. Securely disconnect your phone when the process has finished by right clicking the directory and selecting 'Safely Remove Hardware.'

Mac

6. Connect the Droid to one of your MAC's USB ports with the micro USB cable.

7. Tap and drag down the status bar on the phone. Tap 'USB Connected.'

8. Tap 'Mount' to connect the Droid's memory card to the computer. The memory card displays as a removable device directory on your desktop.

9. Open the phone's memory card directory. Create a new folder labeled 'Music.'

10. Drag the MP3s or other music files and drop them in your phone's new 'Music' folder. When you finish copying files, securely disconnect the device by pressing Ctrl+click on the memory card directory, then selecting 'Eject.'

How to Change the Navigator Voice on a Droid

1. Press 'Menu' from your Droid's home screen, then tap 'Settings,' 'Voice input & output' and finally 'Text to speech settings.'

2. Tap 'Install voice data' if it isn't grayed out, and follow the on-screen instructions. This will activate the rest of the text-to-speech options. If 'Install voice data' is grayed out, and the rest of the options are available, skip this step.

3. Tap 'Language' to switch between different languages and accents for the speech synthesizer.

4. Tap 'Speech rate' to adjust the speed with which the synthesizer speaks.

5. Tap 'Listen to an example' to hear what your current settings sound like. When you're done making changes, press the Home button to exit the menu.

How to Change the Android Keyboard on the Huawei

1. Press the 'Menu' button from the main screen on the Ascend.

2. Touch 'Settings' and select 'Language & keyboard.' Third-party keyboards are shown near the bottom of the screen. Check the box next to the keyboard you want to use.

3. Touch 'Input method' and tap the radio button next to the name of the keyboard to set it as the default keyboard.

How to Install Adobe on Pandigital

1. Touch the 'Settings' icon on the main screen.

2. Touch 'Applications' and check the box next to 'Unknown Sources.'

3. Touch the 'Home' icon to return to the main screen. Tap the 'Globe' icon to open the Web browser.

4. Search for the the name of the Adobe application you want to install, followed by 'APK.' For example, if you want to install Adobe Flash, enter 'Adobe Flash APK' into the search bar.

5. Touch the link to the APK file to install it on your Pandigital.

How to Check in on Facebook With Android

1. Locate and launch Android Market from your. Type 'FacebooK' into the search field to find and download the application.

2. Allow the application to download, then click the Facebook icon to launch the application. Sign in using your Facebook log-in information. Your Android Facebook application will stay signed in unless you actively sign out through the application interface.

3. Click the 'News Feed' icon from the Facebook home screen. You'll be able to catch up on the latest news and status updates.

4. Scroll to the top of your news feed to update your status. When you update from your Android phone, your status will be tagged so it denotes that it was updated via Android.

5. Navigate back to the home screen to select other options, such as Messages, Photos, Notifications, Profile, Events of Requests. While the Android application has limited functionality compared to the online Facebook website, it allows you to check in quickly without a computer.

How to Disable the Android Accelerometer

1. Touch the 'Applications' icon to launch your full list of applications.

2. Touch 'Settings.' A list of options appears -- touch 'Sound and Display.'

3. Scroll through the list of options until you see 'Orientation.' Touch the check box next to 'Orientation' to remove the check box and disable the accelerometer.

How to Use an HTC G1 Android without Gmail

1. Power on your HTC G1 phone. Wait until the screen appears that says 'Touch the Android to Begin.'

2. Tap on the upper-left corner of the screen, then tap the upper-right corner of the screen.

3. Tap on the lower-right corner of the screen just above the 'Emergency Call' and 'Change Language' buttons, then tap on the lower-left corner of the screen. Don't press the buttons, but rather tap just above the buttons.

4. Use the non-Google features on the phone. You will see the Android home screen with the basic applications that come with a new phone. If you access any of the Google applications, you will be prompted to sign in with a Google Account. You can make phone calls, browse the Internet, send and receive non-Google email, and send text messages on your G1 without signing in with a GMail account.

How to Make Calls on a Rooted Nook Color

Install Android Market

1. Download and install the free Android SDK (Software Developer Kit) program onto your computer. This free software is available via the Android Developers Website --developer.android.com.

2. Download and install the free NookColor Windows ADB USB drivers onto your computer. The drivers are available on the MediaFire Website at mediafire.com.

3. Connect your Nook Color to your computer via a compatible USB cable. Plug one end of the cable into your Nook's USB port. Plug the other end into your computer's USB port.

4. Download and install HoneyGApps to your computer's hard drive as a zipped folder. HoneyGApps is free software, available via the Addictive Tips Website .

5. Right-click the downloaded HoneyGApps folder. Select “Extract All” to unzip the folder contents. Double-click the HoneyGApps folder to open it.

6. Double-click the “HoneyGApps Install” file inside the HoneyGApps folder. Wait as the Google Apps, including Android Market, are installed onto your Nook Color.

7. Click your Windows “Start” button, once the HoneyGApps installation is complete. Select “Computer.” Right-click the icon that represents your Nook Color. Select “Eject.”

8. Disconnect the USB cable between your Nook Color and computer.

Install VoIP Software

9. Open the Android Market application on your Nook.

10. Type “VoIP” into the designated search box. A list of VoIP applications appear in the search results. A few of the available free apps include Mobile VoIP, Wi Call, GrooveIP and VoIP Buster. Some apps may cost a fee.

11. Tap “Install” for the VOIP application you want to use to place phone calls.

12. Open the VOIP application on your Nook. When you open the application for the first time, you'll have to complete a setup wizard.

13. Connect your headset into the Nook's headphone jack. Place a telephone call by dialing the telephone number on the VoIP telephony keypad.

How to Reset the Android Phone From Verizon

Soft Reset

1. Press and hold the Power button.

2. Release the power button when the 'Phone options' menu appears.

3. Tap 'Reboot' to reset the phone without wiping any data.

Menu Hard Reset

4. Open the main menu on the phone and tap 'Settings.'

5. Touch 'Privacy' and open 'Factory data reset.'

6. Tap 'Reset phone' to reset and wipe the data.

Keyboard Hard Reset

7. Turn off the phone. If the phone is frozen and will not turn off, remove the battery and put it back in.

8. Hold down the 'x' key on the keyboard, then press the Power button.

9. Release the buttons when a yellow triangle icon appears on the screen.

10. Hold down the camera key and up volume button to open the menu.

11. Highlight 'wipe data/factory reset' using the directional keys and press the center button.

12. Select 'Yes' and press the center directional pad button.

What Is Google SDK?

Android

Android, Google's smartphone operating system, has expanded to include tablet PCs and some notebooks. Lightweight and fast compared to Windows, Google designed Android on the Linux OS framework. This makes Android far more secure than other operating systems, as Linux remains far less vulnerable to security breeches than other operating systems. Android makes use of a Google-derived version of Java that optimizes battery performance and memory management on host devices.

Google Android SDK

As its name implies, Google Android SDK allows programmers to develop software that works on the Android operating system. It provides an Android emulator and a virtual machine that runs on a Linux kernel, both components that imitate the Android OS to see how your software runs within that operating system. Google also provides development tools and software libraries required for Android applications.

Google App Engine SDK

Small programs and widgets that serve a wide variety of purposes, some apps fall into the category of Web apps, meaning a user will access the program via the Internet. Google hosts these Web apps itself, and provides the Google App Engine SDK for developers to use. Providing several tools for programmers, Google provides this SDK for various programming languages, including Java and Python.

Google Analytics SDK for Android

Intended for those who maintain apps on the Android Market, Google Analytics SDK for Android allows developers to track specifics of the use of marketed apps. This SDK provides information on application page views, tracking of e-commerce through apps and the tracking of specific events within applications. Developers can set up specialized circumstances to track, such as the use of a certain feature within an app. Developers can anonymize results to protect each user's privacy. This SDK package can help a programmer know if his marketing campaign has been successful.

How to Set Up the Android Facebook Push Notification

1. Tap the Android Market icon to open market, and then tap your phone's 'Menu' button. Tap the 'Update' button. Wait for the latest version of the Facebook for Android app to download. If you already have the latest version, this is not necessary.

2. Open the Facebook for Android app. Tap the 'Menu' button to open the context menu, and then tap 'Settings.'

3. Tap the box next to 'Notifications' to enable them, and then tap 'Notification Ringtone' to select the notification ringtone (this is optional). Tap your Home button to return to the Android home screen.

How to Change Between LauncherPro Android Launcher

1. Press the “Menu” button on your Android device. Tap “Settings.”

2. Touch “Applications.” Tap “Manage Applications.”

3. Touch the “All” tab. Scroll to your current launcher, listed as “Launcher” or “LauncherPro” and tap it.

4. Tap “Clear Defaults” under “Launch By Default.” Press the “Home” button. In the “Complete Action Using” pop-up box, tap the launcher you want to use. Tap the “Use By Default For This Action” check box to make the launcher you’ve selected your new default launcher.

How to Install Android 2.3 on the LG Optimus

1. Tap and drag down the “Notifications” bar at the top of the screen.

2. Tap the icon for “System update available” to access the information about the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update.

3. Tap “Download and Install” to begin downloading the update. The update may take anywhere between a few minutes to up to an hour to download.

4. Tap “Install” to install Android 2.3 on your LG Optimus.

5. Wait for the Gingerbread update to install itself on your LG Optimus. Note that the device may restart several times during the installation process. Once your LG Optimus goes to its normal lock screen, the installation process is complete.

How to Get Apps on a Motorola Backflip From the Computer

1. Navigate to market.android.com in your computer's Internet browser.

2. Click 'Sign in' in the upper-right corner, enter your Google account credentials and then click 'Sign in.'

3. Navigate to the page for the app you want to install on your Backflip, and then click the 'Install' button.

4. Set the 'Send to' field to your Backflip, and then click 'Install.'

How to Sync an Outlook Calendar With the Android

1. Turn off any syncing applications that you have synced to Microsoft Outlook Calendar on your computer.

2. Open your Web browser. Type the following URL address in the search field and press the 'Search' button.'http://dl.google.com/dl/googlecalendarsync/googlecalendarsync_installer.exe'

3. Click the 'Save File' button when the pop-up box appears on your desktop. Double-click on the Google Calendar Sync installer icon and follow Windows' installation instructions.

4. Double-click on the Google Calendar Sync icon to launch the application, if it doesn't automatically open.

5. Open the Web browser on your Android phone. Type the URL address, 'google.com/calendar' in the search field. Click the 'Search' button.

6. Type your Gmail email address in the 'Email' field. Enter your password in the 'Password' field. Click the radio button next to '2-way' to sync Google Calendar Sync with Microsoft Outlook Calendar. Enter a number in the blank 'Sync every ...' minutes field to set the sync interval minutes. Click the 'Save' button.

7. Check the lower-right side of the taskbar on your computer. Right-click on the Google Calendar Sync icon. A drop-down menu will appear on your desktop with the following options, 'Sync', 'Stop Sync', 'Options', and 'Exit'.

8. Select the 'Sync' option from the drop-down menu. Google Calendar Sync and Microsoft Outlook Calendar will automatically start synchronizing your events information.

9. Go to the Home screen on your Android phone and press the 'Menu' button. Click the 'Accounts' button. Select your Gmail email account from the listing. Click the 'Sync Calendar' button.

How to Install a Tar.gz File

1. Open your web browser and navigate to the WinRAR download website located at www.win-rar.com/downloadond.html.

2. Click the blue 'DOWNLOAD' button on the left if you run a 32-bit version of Windows. Click the rightmost 'DOWNLOAD' button if you run a 64-bit version of Windows. Save the EXE installation file to your computer.

3. Double-click the EXE file that you downloaded and then click 'Install' to install the trial version of the WinRAR application to your computer. The trial version is fully functional, although you will receive messages demanding payment of a license fee once the program is installed for 40 days.

4. Hold the Windows logo key and press R to open a run command box. Type 'explorer' in the box and press Enter to open a Windows Explorer window.

5. Navigate to the folder that contains the tar.gz file that you wish to unpack. Double-click the file to open it in the WinRAR application.

6. Click and drag to select all files in the list and then click the 'Extract To' button in the menu ribbon.

7. Navigate to the folder to which you would like to direct the extracted contents of your tar.gz file, using the menu tree on the right side of the 'Extraction path and options' window.

8. Click the 'OK' button to extract the files to the specified path.

How to Change Android Market Payment Settings

1. Navigate to Checkout.google.com and sign in to your account.

2. Click 'Edit Payment Methods' in the left menu to open the Payment Methods screen. On the left side of the screen is your saved payment methods, and on the right side of the screen is the Add a New Payment Method section.

3. Click 'Delete' under any of your saved payment methods to remove it from the list.

4. Click 'Edit' under any of your saved payment methods, change any of the information as needed and then click 'Save' to change information on your payment methods.

5. Click 'Make Default' under any of your payment methods to make it your default payment method.

6. Fill out the information under Add a New Payment Method and click 'Save' to save a new payment method to your list.

How to Install a NeoLink X5000 File

1. Double-click the Helios NeoLink X5000 EXE file to initiate the installation of the application. The Welcome screen opens. Click “Next.”

2. Click “Next” after reading the Welcome message.

3. Check the check box in front of the “Create Desktop Icon” and/or the “Create a Quick Launch Icon” option, if desired.

4. Check the check box in front of “Auto-Start Streaming Server” and then click “Next.”

5. Check the check box in front of the “Launch Helios NeoLink” to launch the program after installation, and then click “Finish.” The NeoLink X5000 installation file has installed your network media server software.

What File Extensions Will the Nook Ebook Reader Understand Read?

Standard Files

Like most ebook readers, the Nook supports any PDF file. The Nook can also read all EPUB files, regardless of whether they were created with Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions or not. The Nook Color can hold up to 6,000 ebooks and has a microSD memory slot for holding more ebooks and other files.

Documents

Nook Color also supports commonly used word processing and office documents like DOC, TXT, PPT and DOCX. Other document file types like XLS, PPS, DOCM, XLSM, PPTM, PPSX, PPSM, XLX and PPTX are also supported. You can load word processing documents or PowerPoint presentations on your Nook and transfer the files from one computer to another if needed.

Other File Types

The Nook supports more than just text files. JPG, GIF, PNG and BMP graphic files are supported, as are MP3 and AAC audio files and MP4 video files. The Nook has a built-in speaker and a headphone jack for listening to audio or video files and the color display can be customized with your photos. Store extra audio and video files on removable microSD memory cards.

Unsupported Extensions

As you may have suspected, the Nook won't be able to read Amazon's native ebook file AMZ or Sony's ebook file extensions LRZ or LRX. The Nook is also unable to read the LIT ebook format. You won't be able to download ebooks from Amazon on your Nook, but you will be able to download EPUB files from the Barnes and Noble website, or from any other online bookseller that offers EPUB or PDF files.

How to Download Android 2.3 on Galaxy Vibrant

1. Download and install Samsung Kies from samsung.com/ca/kies.

2. Plug the Vibrant into the computer using the USB cable that came with the phone. The Vibrant appears in the top left corner of the screen.

3. Click the Vibrant and select the 'Backup/Restore' tab.

4. Click 'Select all items' to back up all the data, or check the boxes next to individual items to back them up. Click 'Back up' to start the backup process and click 'Complete' when finished.

5. Return to the 'Basic Information' screen and click the 'Firmware upgrade' button. A scree with a progress bar appears. Click 'OK' when finished.

6. Wait for the Vibrant to reboot. Verify the system information on the screen.

How to Get a Soccer Coaching License

1. Go to your state soccer site. Under the United States Soccer Federation, every state has a youth soccer association. Go to the USSF website if you can't find it online (see Resources). Once you get to your state's site, click on the link that says “Coaching education.” It will have a list of upcoming courses and the requirements for each.

2. Try to learn about the game. Passing coaching courses under USSF is not easy. Try to develop a deeper understanding of the principals you will be learning before the course. It's not just about being prepared, but you're going to have to learn so much, the more you know going in, the easier your test will be.

3. Learn terminology. Big soccer fans and people deeply involved in the sport speak a whole different language altogether. Learn what coaches mean when they say swing, switch, first defender, zone, in touch, have a go, whip it or back post run. Learning this lingo will help you communicate with your players once you get your licence.

4. Come ready to play. Most coaching license courses involve a good deal of playing. Make sure you're in shape for your course. Coaching education involved a great deal of visual and demonstrative learning and the better prepared you are to handle any physical strain of the course, the more you'll learn from it.

How Can I Sync iTunes With My Android Phone?

1. Download iTunes Agent. Double-click the downloaded file to run the installation wizard. Click 'Install' to install the software on your PC.

2. Connect your Android to your computer using its USB cable. Double-click the 'iTunes Agent' icon on your desktop.

3. Right-click the 'iTunes Agent' icon on the system tray, which is located in the lower right-hand corner of your desktop, and click 'Preferences.'

4. Click 'New' and select 'iTunes' from the 'Synchronize Pattern' drop-down menu. Click 'Choose' next to the 'Music location on device' section and select 'Android\Music' as the folder location.

5. Click the 'Associate with Playlist' drop-down menu. Click the playlist you wish to sync to the Android phone.

6. Click 'Save' and wait for the playlist to sync to the Android phone.

7. Click 'Safely Remove Hardware' in the system tray. Click the entry for your Android phone to safely disconnect it.

DoubleTwist AirSync

8. Download and install the DoubleTwist application on your computer (see Resources).

9. Launch the Android Market on your cell phone and download the DoubleTwist AirSync application.

10. Click 'Start' on your PC's desktop menu, then click 'All Programs' and 'DoubleTwist.'

11. Tap 'DoubleTwist' on your Android phone's screen to pair the device to your computer. Click 'Playlist Setup' on your computer, then click 'Import Playlists.' DoubleTwist will import your iTunes playlists and sync them to your phone.

TuneSync

12. Download the TuneSync application to your phone from the Android Market. Download TuneSync to your computer (see Resources).

13. Double-click the TuneSync icon on your computer's desktop to launch the application, then tap 'TuneSync' on your Android phone to open the application.

14. Enter the name of your computer in the TuneSync window on the phone, then enter the iTunes playlist you want to synchronize from the computer to the phone. The application automatically synchronizes all content stored in the playlist to your phone.

How to See What Apps Use the Most Power on an Android

1. Tap the Android device's touch-sensitive 'Menu' button.

2. Tap the 'Settings' option.

3. Tap the 'About Phone' option.

4. Tap the 'Battery Use' option to view a list of the applications, connections and tasks that are draining the device's battery. The ones that are using the most power will be listed first.

How to Use the jjComics Application for Android

1. Go to the Android Market. Search for and download jjComics.

2. Open the application and click 'Accept' after reading the introductory statement.

3. Navigate to the folder where your electronic comics are stored. You can click the 'SD card' button at the bottom of the screen to access any comics you transferred from your computer.

4. Select the file that you want to view, and the viewer will open.

5. Use your finger to navigate the image. If your Android phone supports multitouch, use a pinching motion to zoom in and out. Otherwise, use the zooming function found by clicking 'Menu' and then 'More.' You can change the reading direction by clicking 'Menu' and then 'Reading direction.'

6. Click the transparent circles in the bottom left and right corners of the screen to go back and forward through the files in the folder.

7. Add a bookmark to save your place by pressing the 'Menu' button on your phone, then clicking 'Bookmark.'

8. Exit the application by pressing the home button on your phone.

How to Forward a Text to a Group List on an Android Phone

1. Download and install a third-party messaging application through the Android Market. The stock messaging application doesn't recognize group lists.

2. Open the message thread in the list of contacts within the messaging application.

3. Press and hold on the message that you want to forward.

4. Click on 'Foward.'

5. Click on the '+' symbol in the top right of the new message window that appears, and then click on the 'groups' tab.

6. Select your group.

7. Double-check that the forwarded message is correct, and click 'Send.'

How to Replace the Throttle Body in a VW Jetta

Remove the Throttle Body

1. Make sure the engine is completely cool. Disconnect the battery ground. Isolate it so that it cannot make accidental contact with the terminal while installing the throttle body. Drain the engine coolant.

2. Disconnect the air intake duct and set it to the side to allow access to the throttle valve housing. Disengage the wiring harness the throttle position sensor then take the accelerator cable out of the housing.

3. Take off the expansion tank filler cap found on the VR6 engine. Clamp the coolant hoses to prevent the leakage of coolant, then remove them from the throttle body. Remove the Evaporative Emissions hose from the throttle body on four-cylinder engines.

4. Loosen the retainers that secure the throttle body to the intake manifold. Lift off the throttle body, pull the gasket and dispose of it. Place a clean shop cloth over the opening on the manifold to prevent debris from falling into the engine.

Install the Throttle Body

5. Clean any old gasket material, carbon deposits and debris from the gasket mating surfaces on the throttle body and the manifold. Take care not to damage the surfaces with sharp instruments.

6. Place a new gasket on the throttle body. Install the throttle body to the manifold. Transfer all sensors when the housing is being replaced along with the throttle body.

7. Reconnect the EVAP vent hose on the four-cylinder engine. Reconnect the coolant hoses to the throttle body on the VR6 and then remove the clamps.

8. Attach the accelerator cable to the throttle valve. Reconnect the TSP wiring harness. Set the air intake duct in position.

9. Refill the engine coolant with the proper type and mix. Reconnect the battery ground cable.

10. Start the engine and check for leaks and make the necessary adjustments. Test the coolant level and add as needed.

How to Install Android OS on an iPod Touch

1. Go to the Ubuntu home directory on your computer and create a new folder named 'openiboot.' Unpack the Openiboot archive inside of the new folder.

2. Go to 'Applications,' click 'Accessories' and run the 'Terminal' application on your computer. The terminal is similar to the Command Prompt in Microsoft Windows. Run this command in the Terminal:cd ~/openiboot

sudo suType the password you use to log in to your Ubuntu operating system. This grants elevated privileges to OpeniBoot.

3. Use the USB data transfer to connect your iPod touch to the computer. Double-click the VMware icon to open the program on your computer. Click the 'VM' tab, navigate to 'Removable Devices' and click the 'Connect' button on the iPod item.

4. Open the OpeniBoot service on the iPod touch by running this command in the Ubuntu Terminal:./loadibec openiboot.img3The program will pop up on the iPod's screen. Click the upper left button once to go to the Console and then click the Home button once.

5. Gain access to the iPod by running this command in the Terminal:./oibcThe text you see on your iPod's screen is now visible in the Ubuntu Terminal.

6. Run this command in the Terminal as soon as the 'Welcome to OpeniBoot' message pops up:installThis command installs OpeniBoot on your iPod touch.

7. Extract the iDroid archive (idroidproject.org/wiki/Releases) on your computer. This will create a folder containing the 'android.img.gz,' 'cache.img,' 'ramdisk.img,' 'system.img,' 'userdata.img' and 'zImage' files. Copy these files on the iPod. Use the iFunbox application to copy them from the iPod storage to the 'root/private/var' folder.

8. Open the Wi-Fi Settings on the iPod touch and tap the blue arrow to see its IP. Write it down on a piece of paper.

9. Double-click the WinSCP icon in Ubuntu to start the program and enter the iPod touch's IP in the 'Host Name' box. Use 'root' as Username and 'alpine' as Password. Select 'SCP' as the File Protocol and press the 'Log In' button. The WinSCP file manager will connect to the iPod and display the folders on the right side of your screen.

10. Navigate to the 'root/private/var' folder, right-click on one of the Android files, select 'Properties' and change the Permissions to '777.' Repeat this procedure on the rest of the six files.

11. Disconnect the iPod touch from the computer and reboot the device. OpeniBoot will start during the boot process and ask you what operating system to run. Select 'Android.'

12. Select 'Home' as the 'Launcher,' and Android will start booting. It will boot every time you restart the Pod touch.

How to Play the Mellophone

1. Decide between a mellophone pitched in F, E flat, D or C. The alto and tenor forms of mellophones sometimes substitute for the French horn in marching bands.

2. Play music on the mellophone with your right hand on the piston valves.

3. Choose a good mouthpiece for your instrument. According to Dr. John Ericson at Arizona State University School of Music, the Curry 1HTF works well for competitive marching band, the Yamaha 30C4 is a smaller horn mouthpiece that works with an adapter and the Curry 3TF is a good choice for the trumpeter moving to the mellophone.

4. Expect the mellophone to be easier to master than most other wind instruments. Most musicians learn quickly, especially if they are an experienced on the trumpet or French horn.

5. Take lessons or buy instructional materials to learn to play music on the mellophone. Dr. Erickson has materials to teach the instrument's history, mouthpieces strategies, tone quality, how to march with the horn, warm-ups, embouchure setting exercises, low register stretch, pedal tone warm down exercises and more (see Resources).

How to Remove Programs From Android Desktops

1. Press the 'Power' button on the Android smartphone.

2. Unlock the device by sliding the 'Unlock' button across the touchscreen with your finger.

3. Locate the icon for the program you want to remove on the Android desktop.

4. Press and hold your finger to the icon. A trash can icon will appear at the bottom of the Android touchscreen.

5. Drag the icon from the desktop to the trash can icon and release your finger. The program has now been removed from the Android desktop.

How to Un

1. Press your phone's 'menu' button while at the home screen, and then tap 'Settings.'

2. Tap 'Applications,' and then choose 'Manage applications.'

3. Scroll through the list of your installed applications until you reach 'Launcher.' Tap on the application to view its installation settings page.

4. Tap the 'Uninstall' button near the top of the screen. Allow a minute or two for the application to be removed. Android will alert you when the application is un-installed and, at that point, you can press the 'home' button on your phone to return to the home screen.

How to Get iPod Apps on the Verizon Android Phone

1. Open Android Market on your phone. The icon for this app will be a shopping bag with the Android logo.

2. Press the magnifying glass on the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

3. Type in the name of the app that you want to download and press 'Enter.' Here, you'll see a list of search results. Double-check the app developer name under each listed search result to ensure that you have the proper app. Duplicate apps that share the same name as popular apps can occasionally show up within Android Market.

4. Select the search entry for the app that you want to download, if it's available on Android. Double-click the 'Free' button in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to cue up a download progress bar under your Notifications tab. Once the bar disappears, the app will be downloaded.

How to Install VST Files on Mixcraft

1. Open the Start menu and click 'Computer.' Double-click the 'C:' drive and open the 'Program Files' folder.

2. Right-click inside the folder, hover the mouse over 'New' and select 'Folder.' Type 'VSTPlugins' as the new folder's name and press 'Enter.'

3. Double-click the VST's installer file to launch it. Follow the prompts to install the VST plug-in; when the installer asks you where you want to install the VST, type 'C:\Program Files\VSTPlugins' into the text field. If the VST plug-in comes as a single DLL file, drag and drop the DLL file into the 'VSTPlugins' folder.

4. Launch Mixcraft. Open the 'File' menu and click 'Preferences.' Click 'Effects' in the window that opens, then click 'Edit VST Effects Folders.'

5. Click the 'Add' button. Navigate to the 'VSTPlugins' folder that you created, click on it and click 'OK.' Click 'OK' again.

6. Check the box next to 'Load VST Effects.' Click the 'Re-Scan All VST Folders' button and wait for Mixcraft to load the newly installed VST. Click 'OK.'

7. Click the piano keyboard icon on an instrument track, then click 'VSTi Instruments' to load a VST instrument into Mixcraft. If you want to load a VST effect, click the 'FX' button, then select it from the 'Effect' drop-down menu.

How to Get GetJar on Your Android Phone

1. Tap the 'Internet' application icon on the device's home screen to launch the device's Web browser.

2. Tap the browser's address bar to place your text cursor there.

3. Type 'www.m.getjar.com' into the address bar and tap the 'Enter' button to navigate to the GetJar mobile site. You can now browse through and download applications from the GetJar application store.

How to Add Java Objects to an Android

1. Open the Eclipse software and open your Java Android app in the software. Double-click the file you want to edit to load it in the editor.

2. Create the object. For instance, the following code creates a TextView object:TextView text = new TextView(this);The class object is 'TextView' and the variable assigned to the object is 'text.'

3. Add the object's parameters. For a TextView object, you must add text to the screen. The following code shows you how to set the text:text.setText('This is your text');Replace the 'This is your text' with your own.

4. Display the object to the user. After you set the object's parameters, use the following code to display the object on the screen:setContentView(text);

How to Develop Mobile Apps

Develop iPhone Apps

1. Write a thorough explanation of what you want your app to do and where it will fit into the iTunes App Store. Include any information you can, including design and content.

2. Register to become a developer at the iPhone App Developer's Center, which comes with a fee. You must own an iPhone and Mac computer running OSX or higher to register. Research the specifics of developing apps for the iPhone by checking out books like iPhone App Development: The Missing Manual.

3. Begin coding your app in the Developer's Center. Test your app frequently on your iPhone to find and correct any technical issues. Submit your app to Apple through the Developer's Center. Approval may take a month or longer.

Develop BlackBerry Apps

4. Write a thorough explanation of what you want your app to do and where it will fit into the BlackBerry App Store. Include any information you can, including design and content.

5. Register to become a developer at the BlackBerry Developer Zone, which is free. Research the specifics of developing apps for the BlackBerry by checking out books like BlackBerry Development Fundamentals.

6. Begin coding your app in the Developer Zone. Test your app frequently on your BlackBerry to find and correct any technical issues. Submit your app to BlackBerry through the Developer's Zone. Approval may take a month or longer.

Develop Android Apps

7. Write a thorough explanation of what you want your app to do and where it will fit into the Android App Store. Include any information you can, including design and content. Go to the Android Developer's website, which offers a free guide to Android app development and requires no registration.

8. Research the specifics of developing apps for Droid phones by checking out books like Professional Android Application Development. Begin coding your app in the Developer Zone. Test your app frequently on your BlackBerry to find and correct any technical issues.

9. Download and install the Android SDK starter package, available on the Android Developer's website, and begin coding your app. Test your app frequently on your Droid to find and correct any technical issues. Submit your app to Android through the Developer's website. Approval may take a month or longer.

How to Remove Apps From a Motorola Android

1. Tap the 'Menu' button from the Android's home screen and select 'Settings.'

2. Choose 'Applications' from the menu that appears.

3. Tap 'Manage Applications.' Scroll to and select the application you wish to remove.

4. Tap 'Uninstall' and wait for the device to confirm that the app has been removed.

How to Personalize My Android M860 Phone

1. Dial “*228” and press the “Send” key to program the phone. The phone should program over-the-air.

2. Look at the apps located on the “Home Screen.” Add apps to the “Home Screen” by pressing an empty space until the “Add to Home screen” menu appears, then pick an item to include.

3. Move icons until they are where you want them. Touch and hold an icon until it grows larger, then drag your finger across the screen to the position where you want the item placed. Remove items that you don't want by dragging them to the trash can icon on the screen and releasing the icon.

4. Access the widget by touching and holding the blank area of the “Home Screen.” This brings up a menu that lets you select the widget that you want.

5. Use the 3.2 MP camera to take pictures, then use these pictures to give your phone a particular background. Press the menu button and touch Wallpaper. Touch option. The new image will be among the pictures. Touch the picture you want to set it as the wallpaper.

6. Go to the “Home Screen,” touch the “Menu” button and select “Themes.” Pick the theme that you want. The M860 has several themes that change the look of the interface.

7. Browse the Internet with the M860’s web browsing functionality and download software available in the Android Market. Create a Google Checkout account or log in to buy apps from the Market using your credit card. Touch “Market.” You will have several options, including “Featured applications” “List of applications by category,” “List of games,” “Search function” and “Your downloads.” Select the app you want to download. Software apps that you can download for the M860 include Flash Player and Google apps, such as Google Maps and several others.

8. Download games that are compatible with the M860, such as Ant Smasher and MMA Pro Fighter. Personalize your phone by adding the types of games that you prefer playing.

9. Buy a particular case for the M860. Choose a color and style that you feel matches your tastes.

How to Download Android Market on the HTC

1. Tap 'Market' from the Home screen.

2. Find an app that you want to download. To search for particular apps, tap the 'Search' field, enter a search term and press Enter.

3. Tap the name of the app that you want to download.

4. Tap 'Download,' if it is a free app. If it is not free, tap 'Buy,' sign in to your Google account, then tap 'Purchase Now.'

5. Tap 'Ok' to confirm that you want to download and install the app.

How to Set Up Yahoo Mail for an Android HTC

Automatic Setup

1. Click 'Applications' from your Android's home screen. Slide your finger across the screen to scroll through the list of apps.

2. Tap 'Email' to open your inbox. If you've already added a second e-mail account, tap the menu button, which looks like a rectangle with two lines in it. Tap 'Accounts,' press the menu button and tap 'Add Account.' If this is your first account after the original Gmail account, the 'Add Account' window will open automatically.

3. Tap 'Yahoo! Mail' in the list of providers, and enter your e-mail address and password. Click 'Next.' Give the account a name to differentiate it from your other accounts, and click 'OK.' This should complete the process. However, if the automatic setup fails, you might need to enter the settings manually. First check to ensure that your password is correct.

Manual Setup

4. Enter your e-mail account, and tap 'Add Account.' Follow the procedure from steps one and two above. Enter your e-mail address and password, and tap 'Manual Setup.'

5. Tap 'IMAP Account.' Enter 'imap.mail.yahoo.com' as the IMAP server name, and enter '143' as the port number. Tap 'Next.'

6. Enter 'smtp.mail.yahoo.com' as the SMTP server name and '587' for its port number. Tap 'Next.'

7. Enter an account name to differentiate it from your other accounts, and enter your name. Tap 'Done' to complete the process.

How to Learn Telephony

1. Take a basic telephony class. Learning telephony may be complicated because it is highly technical, and you may need to know specialized terms to understand how telephony works. Taking a general communication class will help you understand how it impacts communication between people. Taking a communications class with a focus on media and technology will help you understand the broader technological framework of telephony, down to its scientific details.

2. Attend an expo. Doing this will help you learn more about the industry, which is important, to give you an idea of where the trend is moving toward. You will also be able to network with established professional in the fields of media, Internet and technology. The annual Internet Telephony Conference and Expo (www.tmcnet.com/voip/conference/) is the prominent conference in the industry. It offers free workshops and seminars about telephony trends. Another conference is the Emerging Telephony Conference (www.conferences.oreillynet.com/etel2007/), organized by O'Reilly.

3. Visit a call center. You can use Business.com's extensive directory to find a call center company in your area (see Resources). A call center is a great learning ground for someone who wishes to learn more about telephony, since it demonstrates telephony in action. Service representatives use telephony, whether through long-distance calls or voice over internet protocol (VoIP), to reach consumers in foreign countries.

4. Tour media and technology companies. This includes cable networks, television stations and even Internet startups. Call HR departments and inquire about doing a tour. You will learn a lot just by seeing what they do on a daily basis, since these companies are at the forefront of telephony developments. Voice communication is important to their business. At media and technology companies, you can learn more about backstage aspects and the inner workings of telephony.

5. Read more about telephony. The IT company, Cisco, publishes books about telephony, such as 'IP Telephony' by David Lowell, which demonstrates what it's like to use Internet/digital telephony. It will give you insights about how areas within telephony relate to each other, as well as how the communication that telephony makes possible impacts connections among people who live in distant places.

How to Reset My Metro PCS Phone

1. Press the left soft key to open the menu.

2. Press the left soft key again.

3. Click on 'Settings,' then 'More' to see more settings.

4. Click on 'Security.'

5. Click 'Phone Reset.' Type in the password, then press the 'Left Soft Key.' If you have not changed the password, it is the last four digits of your cell phone number.

6. Click 'OK' to agree to resetting the MetroPCS phone.

How to Find Someone's Backflip Lock

1. Press the 'MENU' key while the phone is locked.

2. Touch 'Forgot Password' and the phone will prompt for the MOTOBLUR email address and password.

3. Type in the email address and password the person used to set up her MOTOBLUR account.

How to Add Facebook Contacts to Google Chat in Gmail

1. Sign up for a Yahoo Mail account, if you don't already have one.

2. Sign in to your Yahoo and Facebook accounts, and then open Yahoo's address import tool in your browser.

3. Click the page's Facebook icon, and then click 'OK' to import your Facebook contacts to Yahoo.

4. Click the 'Contacts' tab in your Yahoo inbox. Click 'Actions,' and click 'Export All.'

5. Click 'Export Now' beside the link labeled 'CSV' to download your contacts list as a CSV file.

6. Log in to your Gmail account. Click the word 'Gmail' and click 'Contacts' to open your contacts list.

7. Click 'More' and 'Import.' Click 'Choose File' and then select your downloaded CSV file.

8. Click 'Import' to add the contacts to Gmail, adding them to your Google Chat contact list.

Android 'Guerilla African Operations' Game

Features

“iGuerrilla” features nine areas, which gamers can play on four varying levels of difficulty. New difficulty levels appear when the previous difficulty level has been successfully completed. Gamers can select and play through any area they have already completed via the “Select Your Mission” menu screen. Updated versions of the game feature an options menu, a pause button, world ranking and weapons management.

Gameplay

Using their fingers on their mobile's touch screen, players guide a blue targeting icon across the screen, tapping the screen to shoot once the shot is lined up. A head shot instantly kills enemy soldiers, which otherwise require two shots to the abdomen or four shots to the limbs to defeat. Combos, earned by a consistent string of hits with no misses, earn players points. Gameplay continues until the player's life meter, displayed in the upper left-hand corner, has completely depleted.

Availability and Considerations

Developer @Alx offers “Guerrilla African Operations” for download at the Android Market, under the “App” section. Other online Android app sites offer the game for free download. This war-themed, first-person shooter features violence, gun play and graphic displays of blood; as such, it may not be appropriate for younger players.

Similar Games

“Guerilla African Operations” isn't the only game in town when it comes to Android first-person shooters. “Rainbow Six Vanguard” offers a tactical shooting experience, while “Brothers in Arms 2: Global Front” and “Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus” present additional war-themed options. Gameloft's “Nova 2” brings science-fiction shooting to the table, and “Contract Killer” offers another free first-person shooter app.

How to Sync an Android Via WiFi Only

1. Tap 'Settings' from the Applications list on your device. Different devices have different ways of getting into the list. Your Home screen might say 'Apps' or have an arrow that you can tap to get to the list.

2. Tap 'Wireless & Networks.'

3. Tap 'Mobile Networks.' You will see a 'Data Enabled' listing with a check next to it. Tap the listing to uncheck the box. Your device will now only use Wi-Fi to sync.

How to Make Push Work Better on a TouchDown Android

1. Enable push in the TouchDown app, if it's not already enabled or was somehow disabled. From the main screen of the TouchDown app, touch the red button that says 'Push Disabled.' Tap 'Yes' to confirm that you want to enable push.

2. Archive old emails through Outlook. This will reduce the number of messages that the Exchange Server is trying to push to TouchDown and help to improve the performance. Launch Outlook and click the 'File' tab on the far left. Click 'Cleanup Tools' from the list on the left and choose 'Archive.'

3. Click the radio button next to 'Archive all folders according to their AutoArchive settings' and click 'OK.' Wait for the archive process to complete and then attempt to use TouchDown on your Android device again. If the problems persist, you can manually archive large folders.

4. Repeat the process for accessing the Archive dialog box, but select the radio button for 'Archive this folder and all subfolders' from the top. Click the folder you want to archive from the list below. You can expand the different areas, such as your Inbox, to see the sub-folders. Typically, you'll want to archive a folder with large emails, such as those containing attachments, that you don't need to access on your Android device. Select multiple folders by holding down the 'Ctrl' key while clicking the folders. When you're done, click 'OK.'

How to Transmit to Radio With Android

1. Plug the FM transmitter’s power adapter into the power outlet in your car.

2. Plug the headphone plug into your Android’s headphone jack.

3. Use the digital interface on the transmitter to tune it to a frequency. These transmitters generally use frequencies from 88.1 to 88.9.

4. Tune your car’s FM radio to the frequency on your transmitter.

5. Click the “Music” icon on your Android and press the “Play” button to play your Android music over your car stereo.

How to Buy a Digital Camera with Enough Mega Pixels to Meet Your Needs

1. Understand ppi. Pixels per inch (ppi) is a measurement of the image resolution. This will define the size an image will print with good quality. The more ppi the better, but it is possible to overkill. 300ppi is the highest value that is reasonable for ink jet printers.

2. Understand dpi. Dots per inch (dpi) measures printer resolution in terms of dots of ink placed on the page when an image is printed. Photo-quality ink jet printers range from 1200 to 4800 dpi. Quality relates to the ppi: 140-200 ppi yield acceptable photo quality and 200-300 ppi yields high quality prints.

3. Understand Megapixels. One megapixel (mp) equals one million pixels. On your camera, the megapixels measures how many pixels your camera will capture-no amount of editing can change this once the picture is taken. The more megapixels, the better the quality.

4. Determine your photo needs. Mainly, how will you be using your pictures? If you are going to be printing them, what size? Are you going to be editing them with digital software?

5. Understand typical quality output. Most cameras range from 2MP to 5MP. A 3MP yields excellent quality 4 inch by 6 inch prints and good quality five inch by seven inch prints. A 4MP or 5MP camera is best for prints larger than 8 inches by 10 inches, although a lower megapixeled camera is capable of producing acceptable quality prints.

6. Determine if you need a higher end camera (over 5MP). These are for professional photographers with very high-end equipment. You may want to consider a higher end camera (4MP and up) if you are going to be doing a lot of cropping in digital editing programs.

How to Install Pandahome on a Pandigital Novel

1. Press the 'Menu' button to view the Novel's settings menu.

2. Tap 'Applications' > 'Unknown sources.'

3. Tap 'Yes' to allow installation of third party applications such as PandaHome.

4. Press the 'Home' button to return to the Novel's Home screen.

5. Tab the 'Web' icon to open your Internet browser.

6. Navigate to the PandaHome website located at pandaapp.com.

7. Click the 'PandaHome for Android' link on the right side of the page and download the installation file to your Pandigital Novel.

8. Tap and hold the entry for PandaHome in the downloads window that appears.

9. Tape 'Open' and then tap 'Install' to install the PandaHome application to your device.

Syncing an EVO 4G With Swype

1. Download the Swype .apk to your computer. Save the file to your desktop.

2. Turn on the HTC Evo. Press the Home key. Press the Menu key. Tap “Settings.” Tap “Applications.” Select “Unknown sources.”

3. Plug the smaller end of the USB cable than came with the Evo into the phone’s USB port. Plug the other end of this cable into an available USB port on the computer. The Connect to PC screen will appear on the phone. Tap “HTC Sync.” Tap “Done.”

4. Launch the HTC Sync application on your computer.

5. Click “Application Installer.” Check the box next to “Android OS installer file (apk).” Click “OK.” Click “Next.”

6. Click “Browse.” Browse to your computer’s desktop. Select the Swype .apk file. Click “Open.” Click “Next.” Click “Finished.”

7. Follow the prompts on the phone to install Swype on your Evo.

8. Press the Home key on your phone. Press the Menu key. Tap “Settings.” Tap “Language & keyboard.” Check the box next to “Swype.” Select “OK.”

How to Load Music Onto an Android Phone

1. Connect your Android phone to your computer with a USB cable. Attach one end of the cable to the port on your phone and the other to an open port on your computer.

2. Press 'Turn On USB Storage' on the 'USB Connected' screen and click 'OK' at the prompt. Open Windows Explorer and double-click the removable drive that corresponds to your Android microSD card.

3. Double-click the 'Music' folder in the root directory of your microSD card. Drag and drop music files into the folder. You can also drag and drop folders that contain songs into the directory if your music is organized by artist or album.

4. Press 'Turn Off USB Storage' and disconnect the phone from the computer. The Android music player will not play music on the microSD card if USB Storage is enabled.

How to Send an ISD SMS for Free

1. Find a Web provider that enables you to transmit text messages to other countries at no charge, such as Send SMS Now, TXT Drop or Free SMS (see Resources).

2. Type the code of the nation where the person whom you want to send the message lives, as well as the digits of their phone number and the actual words of your text.

3. Push the 'Send' function. This enables you to transmit your text at once and complete the entire process.

How to Root My GO Phone

1. Plug your Go Phone into the charger. Allow it to charge for three to four hours, until it is at maximum battery.

2. Click on the 'Menu' button. Press the directional buttons to scroll to 'Settings.' Press the 'Down' button to scroll to 'Applications.' Scroll to 'Unknown Sources.'

3. Open the Web browser of your Go Phone. Navigate to the Cyanogen Recovery Flasher website (see Resources).

4. Click on the 'Download' button to download the file.

5. Browse through the GO phone's download folder to locate the downloaded file 'Backup Recovery Image.' Click on the file to open it. Browse through the GO phone's download folder to locate the downloaded file 'Flash Cyanogen Recovery 1.4.' Click on the file to open it.

6. Turn off your phone by holding the power button. Start your phone in recovery mode by pressing and holding the 'Power' key an the 'Home' key at the same time.

How to Get a Bluetooth Device to See a PS3 Controller

1. Download and install MotionInJoy from the Resource section of this guide. This program will allow you to use your Sony Playstation3 controller on your computer as a game controller. You can use it as a USB controller or use your Bluetooth adapter to wirelessly sync the controller.

2. Press the “Start” button on your taskbar and restart your computer. Press the “F8” button repeatedly when your computer turns back on. This will bring you to the Advanced Boot Options screen. Select the “Disable Driver Signature Enforcement” and press the “Enter” button. Your computer will boot up.

3. Plug your Playstation3 controller into your PC using the USB cable that came with your Playstation3. Windows will install the basic drivers for your controller so that your computer can see it.

4. Click the “Start” button and locate the “MotionInJoy” folder and click it. You will see two choices named “Install USB Driver” and “Install Bluetooth Driver.” Right-click the “Install USB driver” option and click “Run as Administrator.” When that has finished installing, go back and right-click the “Install Bluetooth Driver” and run that as an administrator.

5. Unplug your controller from the PC and press the “PS” button on the Playstation3 controller. This will sync the controller to the PC using the Bluetooth adapter. You can use your PS3 controller to play your Windows games.

How to Enable Tracfone With USB

1. Navigate to your Tracfone's manufacturing website. Common manufacturers include Motorola, LG and Samsung.

2. Choose the 'Support' option. Select the model and make of your Tracfone. A list of all available troubleshooting and support files appears, including device downloads.

3. Click the device download option and select the driver option. This will download the driver for the phone to your computer. The driver is required for the phone to properly be detected by the computer.

4. Double-click the downloaded driver to load the installation wizard. Leave the installation name and location as it appears and choose 'Install' to install the driver onto the computer.

5. Plug the USB data cable into the USB port on the Tracfone and insert the other end into a USB port on the computer. The Tracfone is now able to directly communicate with the computer system.

How to Fix an HTTP 400 Bad Request Error

1. Go to the Microsoft Download Center and download the .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (see Resources).

2. Save the file and double-click on it when it completes the downloading process. Follow any instructions on the screen to install it.

3. Go to 'Start' > 'Run' and type in the command 'regedit.' Wait for the Registry Editor to load.

4. Go to 'Edit' > 'Find.' Type 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ASP.NET' and press 'Enter.'

5. Right-click on the file name 'VerificationCompatibility' when it loads. Select 'Modify.'

6. Type '1' for the 'ValueData' and press 'OK.'

7. Close the windows and restart your PC.

How to Connect HTC Mobile to a PC

1. Find the micro or mini USB port on your phone. It's the same port you use to charge your phone and is usually found on the bottom of the phone.

2. Plug the USB end of the lead into the phone. Plug the other end---the standard-sized USB---into the appropriate port on your PC.

3. Click 'OK' when the PC asks if you would like to install drivers.

4. Click 'OK' when a confirmation message that the drivers were successfully installed comes up on screen. As soon as that message appears, your HTC phone will pop up with a menu called 'Connect to PC' and gives you four options.

5. Choose 'Charge only' if you just want to charge the phone as if it was connected to a charger. The other options will also charge the phone in addition to their other functions.

6. Select 'HTC Sync' if you want to synchronize Outlook contacts, calendar and web browser bookmarks between your computer and phone.

7. Choose 'Disk drive' if you want to mount the phone as an external hard drive to your phone. Options will appear on your PC pertaining to the removable disk, such as 'open folder to view files.'

8. Select 'USB tethering' to share the Internet your phone receives with the PC.

9. Install the HTC software from the HTC website. (See Resources).

Google Android App Development

Tools

The Google Android development tools include the Software Development Kit (SDK), which provides the resources necessary for developing and debugging Android apps. The official tools are designed to be used through the Eclipse Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The Android Development Tools (ADT) plugin works in conjunction with Eclipse, allowing developers to create Android apps and deploy them on virtual devices using the Android Virtual Device (AVD) Manager. The Eclipse program is free to download and provides an interface between the developer and the development tools for Android.

Development

Android apps can involve a range of technologies and programming languages. Developers can implement program logic and interactivity using Java and XML. XML files within an Android application can define data and user interface elements. Android apps can also connect to additional technologies, such as databases using the SQLite system. Android apps can optionally exploit Internet access within user devices to connect to Web services, such as to query Web databases or carry out Web services. The Dalvik Debug Monitor Server (DDMS) utility within the ADT plugin provides developers with access to a variety of tools for debugging Android apps.

Exporting

Android apps result from a specific series of exporting processes. In Eclipse, developers can export their apps as Android Package (APK) files, which allow the apps to be installed and run on Android devices. To export Android apps for release through the Android Market and installation by other users, developers must go through the signing and versioning process. Signing involves using a key to encrypt an exported app. Versioning is the process of applying specific version numbers to each release of an app, allowing user devices to identify upgraded versions of apps already installed.

Publishing

To publish Android apps on the Market, developers need a Google Android Publisher account. Once this is set up, developers can upload their apps for release through the Market. Developers can decide to charge a fixed fee for their apps, or they can release them for free. Once an app is listed in the Market, an Android device user can browse and locate it, view information about it -- including reviews from past users -- and then decide whether to purchase or download the app for use on his own device. Android devices have an app already installed for browsing the Market store, so that is the main avenue for releasing apps on the platform.

How to Troubleshoot Android Gmail

1. Hold the power button down on your Android phone. Check this menu and disable 'Airplane Mode' if it is on. Choose 'Power off' from the power down menu. Hold the button down to turn your phone back on.

2. Check your phone's Internet connection. You may not be receiving a powerful enough signal to connect to your Gmail account. Switch to your wireless network if you don't have access to your phone's data network or move to a location that has a signal.

3. Update your Gmail application. You may be encountering an error with the Gmail application that prevents you from properly receiving your email.

4. Go to your home screen on the phone and press your Applications button. Go to 'My Accounts,' and tap it. Confirm that you have the right Google account associated with your phone.

How to Add Facebook Contacts in a Phone Book on Android

1. Tap the 'Market' icon on your Android phone and tap the magnifying glass icon. Type 'Facebook' and tap 'Go.'

2. Tap 'Facebook for Android' and tap 'Install.' Wait for the installation completion message on your Android phone.

3. Touch the Facebook for Android app on your Android phone to open it. Type your Facebook username email and password when prompted.

4. Tap 'Menu,' 'Settings.' Tap 'Sync Contacts.' Select 'Sync with Existing Contacts.' Tap 'OK.' The Facebook for Android app will add any Facebook contacts to your Android phone book that were not already there.

Casino Offline Games for Fun

Casino Island To Go

'Casino Island To Go,' a game created for Windows, provides a casino getaway for gamers. Each game is held in different huts, with Texas Hold 'Em, Blackjack and slots representing just a couple of the offered experiences. Players choose a cartoon character to represent themselves in this digital world. Players also have the option to allow their competition to speak to them or to stay silent during exchanges in the game.

Las Vegas Super Casino 2003

'Las Vegas Super Casino 2003' is a Windows game featuring six casino games. Players choose between Keno, Blackjack, Craps, Slots, Roulette and Poker. Each game attempts to emulate the sound of casinos, including the music and buzz of the Vegas scene. The game may not only let players become more familiar with specific games, but it could also prepare them for future trips to Las Vegas.

Casino Verite Blackjack

'Casino Verite Blackjack' is a Windows Blackjack-centered game, focusing on just the one game. Taking a tutorial approach, the game attempts to better a gamer's understanding of Blackjack and allows him to progress in skill. The game caters to beginners as well as intermediate and advanced Blackjack players. The mathematical approach from the game may suit those inclined to break the game down to a science.

How to Create an Android App in Eclipse

1. Click the Windows 'Start' button and type 'eclipse.exe.' Double-click the Eclipse executable that displays in Windows Explorer to start the application.

2. Click the 'File,' then 'New,' then 'Project' menu item. A window opens with several project types. Click 'Android Project' and click 'Next.' The next window displays a list of configurations you must set up before creating the project template.

3. Type a name for your project and choose the Android version you want to target in the list of version numbers. Type a name in the 'Package Name' text box and click 'Finish.' Eclipse creates the template and opens the default code file.

4. Type the following code in the Java source code file to display the 'Hello World' text:TextView view = new TextView(this);view.setText('Hello, World');setContentView(view);

5. Click the 'Run' button to view the new application in the Android emulator. The emulator looks just like an Android phone or tablet. The application runs, and you can see your code results in the working debug emulator window.

How to Reverse Mouse Buttons

1. Start in the Control Panel. To get the correct window, select 'Start' and 'Control Panel.' This will bring up a new window on your screen.

2. Change to Classic View if you are not seeing all the icons on the Control Panel window. Select the 'Classic View' on the upper left hand side of the window, in the first box. If this option is not appearing on your window, click the down arrow button next to the words 'Control Panel.'

3. Double click on the 'Mouse' icon or word in the Control Panel window. This will bring up another window called Mouse Properties.

4. Click the 'Buttons' tab in the Mouse Properties window if not already on the tab. In the top box of Button Configuration, click the box for 'Switch Primary and Secondary Buttons.'

5. Look down to the next box on the same Mouse Properties window to the Double Click Speed. This is where you can set your index finger speed when you are double clicking. Move the bar to the faster side of your first digit can click with rapid succession or slide it to the left if your pointer finger is just a little on the slower side.

Easy Exercises to Lose Belly Chest Fat for Men

1. Focus on muscle building as well as cardiovascular exercises. While you should focus on working your chest and stomach muscles, you should also continue to work all the muscles of your body. By increasing your muscle mass over the entirety of your body, you increase your metabolism, which means your body burns more calories throughout the day. For cardiovascular exercise, running is the best type of exercise to melt away fat. If you have lower back or knee problems, you can also walk or ride a bike. Do at least 30 to 45 minutes of nonstop cardio exercises three to five times per week.

2. Use crunches to build and tone your abdominal muscles. Lay with your back on the floor, bend your knees while keeping you feet flat on the floor and then fold your arms across your chest. Slowly raise your upper body toward your knees lifting your shoulders about six to eight inches off the ground. Hold at the top for one second and then slowly lower your shoulders back to the floor. Perform three to four sets of 20 to 25 repetitions three times per week.

3. Perform leg raises to tighten up the lower areas of you belly. Leg raises focus on your lower abdominal muscles. Lay on your back with your legs stretched out but knees slightly bent. With your hands at your side, slowly raise both legs off the ground about eight to ten inches. Hold for one second and then slowly lower your legs until your feet touch the ground. Perform three to four sets of 20 to 25 repetitions three times per week.

4. Perform regular push-ups to help tone your chest and belly. Push-ups are a great exercise to help build muscle in the middle chest, shoulders and arms. While in the push-up position your abdominal muscles remain contracted, giving them a static muscular workout. To perform, lower yourself onto your knees, place your hands flat on the floor shoulder-width apart. Then straighten your legs with your weight on your hands and toes. From this position, slowly bend your elbows and lower your body down, keeping your back straight, until you are about one inch from the floor. Pause for one second and then push yourself back up to the starting position. Perform as many repetitions as possible for three to four sets twice per week.

5. Perform standing push-ups to help tighten up your lower chest muscles. These are easier to perform than regular push-ups and should be done after the regular push-ups. Find a sturdy counter in your home that is at least waist high. Take two to three steps back to a point where you can lean forward and place your hands shoulder width apart on the counter and support your body weight. With your back flat, slowly lower your body until the lower part of your chest touches the counter edge. Pause for one second and then push yourself back up to the starting position. Perform 20 to 25 repetitions for three to four sets twice per week.

How to Download Android 2.2

1. Press the 'Home' key on your Android smartphone and then tap 'Menu.'

2. Select 'Settings' from the Android menu and then tap 'About Phone.'

3. Tap 'System Updates' to trigger an update of your phone's operating system. Your phone will detect if the Android 2.2 update is available and begin to download it. You can continue to use your phone while the update is downloaded.

4. Tap 'OK' when prompted to begin installation of your update. The installation can take up to 15 minutes and you will not be able to use your phone until it is complete. Restart your Android smartphone when the update is complete.

How to Export an iPhone Playlist to an Android

1. Use the USB cable that came with your iPhone and connect one end to the USB port on your computer. Windows will automatically recognize your iPhone as an external device and assign a drive letter to it.

2. Click the 'Apple iTunes' icon on your desktop to open the application. Go to the music playlist on iTunes and check to make certain that your Apple iPhone playlist is displayed.

3. Open the Web browser on your Android mobile phone and enter 'market.android.com' in the search field. Tap the 'Gmail' link and enter your user account information in the appropriate text boxes to log onto Android Market. Tap the 'Sign In' button.

4. Enter 'iSyncr for PC' in the search text box and tap the 'Search' button. Tap the 'Install' button and download the application on your phone. The 'iSyncr' application will enable you to sync your Android mobile phone with your iTunes music playlist.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions for installing the application. ISyncr will also instruct you on how to install the application on your computer. Run the iSyncr application on your Android phone. Consult the tutorial to help guide you on how to use the application.

6. Plug one end of the USB cable to your Android phone into a USB port on your computer. Windows will automatically recognize your Android phone as an external device and assign a drive letter to it.

7. Run the iSyncr application on your computer and follow the onscreen instructions. Select the music playlists you want to import to your Android phone.

8. Locate the music folder on your Android mobile phone from your computer. Drag and drop the music playlist files from iTunes to the music folder on your phone. Hold down the 'Ctrl' key on your keyboard and click the names of the music files you want to import.

9. Press the 'Sync' button on the 'iSyncr for PC' application and wait until all of your music playlists have been exported to your phone. Unplug the USB cable to your iPhone and Android phone from your computer.

How to Alternatively Treat Anaphylactic Shock

1. Treat anaphylactic shock alternatively through methods that strengthen your immune system. This can be achieved through vitamin supplements containing quercetin (400 to 500 mg. per day), vitamin C (2 to 6g per day) and zinc (30mg per day). These amounts should be spread out evenly through the day, rather than taken at once.

2. Try herbal supplements to treat anaphylactic shock alternatively by further strengthening the immune system. Many herbs, such as alpinia galanga, ashwagandha, Chinese skullcap, licorice and stinging nettle, have antihistamine qualities that can reduce the likelihood of anaphylactic shock occurring. Note that licorice should not be taken by individuals with high blood pressure.

3. Investigate additional herbal remedies that contain many of the natural antioxidants, such as quercetin, vitamin C and zinc. These include the blossoms from such plants as hardy orange, sweet chestnut tree, spreading sneezewood and Asian rose. Many of these herbs have been shown to inhibit anaphylaxis in animals, and may also be helpful to humans.

4. Avoid herbs that contain allergens that may trigger anaphylactic shock. These herbs include cinnamon, cayenne pepper, dandelion root, echinacea, ginkgo biloba, psyllium seed, St. John's wort, yarrow and feverfew.

5. Visit a homeopath if you have experienced anaphylactic shock in the past, or if you have discovered that you have an allergy that may cause anaphylaxis in the future. A homeopath can create a remedy to help alleviate some of the symptoms that occur with anaphylactic shock, such as anxiety, swelling and hives. Herbs such as aconitum, arnica montana and apis mellifica can be used alternatively to treat the after-effects of anaphylactic shock.

6. Use acupuncture to help relieve symptoms of allergies, and to strengthen your immune system. Acupuncture may be also effective in speeding recovery from anaphylactic shock and restoring the body's equilibrium.

How to Use Root Explorer

1. Tap the arrow in the lower-left hand corner of the screen to open the 'All apps' view.

2. Scroll down until you see 'Root Explorer.' Tap on its icon to load the application. A folder list appears.

3. Tap the folder marked '..' to move up one directory. Press the 'Back' button to return to the original directory. This is how you navigate using Root Explorer.

4. Press and hold a file or folder to pull up the context menu. From the context menu, you can perform the following operations on the file or folder: delete, rename, copy, move, send, view content, edit, adjust file permissions, and view properties.

5. Press the 'Back' button to close the context menu without changing anything.

6. Press the 'Menu' button to open the Root Explorer main menu. From here, you can create a new folder, add a bookmark, search, select multiple files or folders, and view file contents.

7. Press the 'Back' button to close the context menu without changing anything.

How to Connect an Email Server to an Android Phone

1. Open the application menu and touch 'Email.'

2. Type your email address and password in the provided boxes, then tap 'Next.'

3. Select the type of email server. You have a choice of POP3, IMAP or Exchange.

4. Type the settings for your email server. For POP3 and IMAP, you will need your user name, server name and the port settings for the incoming and outgoing email servers. For an Exchange server email account, you will need the address of the Exchange server.

5. Check 'Require sign-in' if your outgoing SMTP server requires authentication. The username and password for the outgoing server are usually the same as the incoming server. If you are not sure, check with your email provider. Skip this step for Exchange servers.

6. Touch 'Next' and select the frequency interval to check for email. You can also check the option to send from the account by default, and set the notification settings.

7. Touch 'Next' and enter a name for the email account. Type the name you want email recipients to see in the 'From:' field.

8. Tap 'Done' to complete the email setup.

How to Put an Android on an HTC Pure

1. Connect the HTC Pure to your computer by using the USB data transfer cable that came with the phone. Select to mount the phone as a drive.

2. Open the Web browser on your computer and insert this address in the navigation bar: sourceforge.net/projects/androidhtc/files/2010-02-20/. Click the 'haretinstall.zip' link to start downloading the file. Save it to your computer's hard disk drive.

3. Use WinRAR to extract the archive in a folder on your hard disk. A folder named Andboot will be created. It contains six files: haret.exe, zImage, initrd.gz and default.txt.

4. Use the computer's file browser to copy the Andboot folder and paste it in the root of the HTC's microSD card. This means that the folder must not be under any other folder. Verify if all six files were successfully transferred to the SD card.

5. Insert this link in the Web browser's navigation bar: filecrop.com/1.25-v32kernel.zip.html. Click on the '1.0-v32kernel.zip' link to start downloading the file. Save it to your computer.

6. Go to where you saved the ZIP file, right-click on it and select to rename it. Name it 'androidinstall.tar' and hit Enter. Note that the '.tar' extension must be appended. Copy this new androidinstall.tar file to the Andboot folder on the SD card.

7. Disconnect the HTC Pure from the computer and open the smartphone's file browser. Navigate to the SD card and enter the Andboot folder. Tap on the 'haret.exe' executable to run it.

8. Select option one in the first screen to start installing the Android OS. Tap 'Yes' to wipe and install the system. Your Microsoft Mobile system will not be affected. Tap 'Yes' to wipe and install the data. Your Microsoft Mobile system will not be affected.

9. Tap on option nine to finish the installation and reboot the HTC Pure. The Android operating system will start. It will run only until the next reboot. You have to run the Haret.exe file whenever you want to run Android.

How to View Files on an SD Card on a Droid

Over a USB Connection

1. Press the home button on your Droid to return to the home screen.

2. Plug the small end of your phone's USB data cable into the phone's micro USB port. Plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer.

3. Drag the notification bar on your Droid into view. Tap 'USB Connected.' Tap 'Mount,' if prompted.

4. Select 'My Computer' from your computer's start menu. Double-click removeable disk to view the contents of your phone's SD card. You can browse through the SD card and edit its files as if it is a folder on your computer.

5. Select the eject devices icon from your computer's system tray and select 'Removeable disk' to eject your phone from the computer when you are done using it. Drag down the notification bar on your phone, tap 'Turn Off USB Storage,' and tap 'Turn Off.'

File Browsing Apps

6. Press the home button on your phone, then tap the up arrow at the bottom of the screen to access the application drawer.

7. Tap 'Market.' Press the search button and type 'file explorer' in the search field.

8. Tap the name of a search result to view more information about that file browser. Ideatec File Browser, ES File Explorer, and ASTRO File Manager are all free, popular file browsers, but there are many other browsers available. Consult the comments on the app's information page for user reviews.

9. Tap 'Install' to download and install the app to your phone. Your phone will display a notification in the notification bar at the top of the screen when the download is complete.

10. Tap the home button, then tap the up arrow at the bottom of the screen to open the application drawer. Tap the name of the file browser that you downloaded to open it. Tap folders or files in the app to view them. Press the back button to return to the previous folder.

How to Get Folders Like an iPhone on an Android

Make Your Android Folders Look Like iPhone's Folders

1. Open the Android Market on your phone and search for 'iPhone Style Folders.'

2. Tap the market result for 'iPhone Style Folders.' There are two -- one is free, and the other is a premium application. Both apps have the same features, but are created by different developers.

3. Tap 'Download,' and then tap 'Accept & Download.' If you decided on the premium app, you'll need to choose your billing method and click 'Buy.'

4. Tap your 'Home' button, and then tap 'Menu,' 'Add,' and 'Widget.'

5. Tap 'iPhone Style Folder.' The folder will appear on your home screen.

6. Tap the application widget to open it. You'll now see a list of your apps, along with 16 'Empty' slots. Tap and drag the widgets you want to add to the folder in the 'Empty' slots.

7. Tap 'Set Folder.' A box appears, letting you change the folder's name. Tap 'Apply' when you are finished.

Using the Default Android Folders

8. Push the 'Home' button on your phone to access your Android home screen.

9. Tap the 'Menu' button, and then tap 'Add' and choose 'Folders.'

10. Tap 'New Folder.' The folder will now appear on the home screen.

11. Tap the home screen application widget you want to move into the folder, and then drag it into the folder. Repeat as necessary for other widgets you want to put inside the folder.

How to Install Software on the G1 Android

Installing from the Market

1. Turn your phone on and swipe the screen to unlock it. Press the 'Home' button.

2. Open the application drawer and tap 'Market.' If prompted, log in and agree to the terms.

3. Press the 'Search' button and search for an app. You can also tap one of the featured apps on the front page. If you don't have a Google checkout account or you just don't want to spend money, make sure to tap a listing that says 'Free.'

4. Tap any app and then tap 'Install.' Tap 'OK.' Wait for the app to download.

5. Press the 'Home' button and then tap the application drawer. Tap the app you installed to open it.

Installing from the Market

6. Press the 'Home' button. Press the 'Menu' button, and then tap 'Settings.'

7. Tap 'Applications.' Enable the 'Unknown sources.' Tap 'OK.' Press the 'Home' button.

8. Install a file manager application from the Market. Use the instructions in Section 1. Some popular free file managers are ASTRO file manager, ES File Manager and OI File Manager.

9. Press the 'Home' button. Open the application drawer and tap your file manager.

10. Navigate to the folder on your SD card where the .app file is. If you loaded the app from your computer straight to the SD card, it's in the first folder. If you downloaded it using your Android browser, it's in the 'download' folder.

11. Tap the .app file. Tap 'OK,' and then 'Install.' Tap 'Open' to start the app.

How to Create Multiple Activities on the Android

1. Open your Android project in Eclipse, the official development environment for coding Android apps. Locate your project in the Package Explorer on the left side of the main Eclipse window. Typically, a number of directories, files and folders will be found within the application package for a single app. When Eclipse creates your project, it typically creates one default activity class, which is launched when users run your app. To view the classes in your app, open the 'src' folder in the project and then open the default package, which you named when you created the project in Eclipse. Inside this directory, you should see one or more Java files.

2. Create a new activity class in your project. Right-click the default package, choose 'New' and then select 'Class' before entering the name of the new class. Eclipse will automatically open the new class file in the editor pane; some of the code will be pre-filled. Modify the class to extend the activity class as in this example:public class LovelyScreen extends Activity {

//class implementation

}You will also need to import the activity class, so add the following line above the class declaration outline:import android.app.Activity;

3. Override the 'onCreate' method for your activity class. To define what should happen when users launch an activity screen, you can include code in the 'onCreate' method, as in the following example:public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {

super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);

//class details

}This calls the method of the super-class being extended. A common processing step is to specify a layout, as in the following example:setContentView(R.layout.main);This code instructs Android to use the XML layout specified within the 'main.xml' layout file. You can create a layout file for each of your activities if you like.

4. Add your activity to the manifest file for your app. Inside the 'AndroidManifest.xml' file that you should find in the Eclipse Package Explorer for your application package, you need to add the details of each activity. Open your manifest file and add code using the following syntax:

Modify the name to suit your own class. You should see your main app class in the manifest already, but its listing is slightly different because it is launched when users start the app.

5. Create an “intent” to launch your activity. In a class outside the new activity class, from wherever you want to launch it, create the intent using the following syntax:Intent myScreen = new Intent(this, LovelyScreen.class);

this.startActivity(myScreen);This code starts the activity defined by the new class. Change the class name to suit your own application. Repeat the process of creating a new class, extending the activity class, overriding the 'onCreate' method, adding to the manifest and starting an intent for each new activity you need in your app.

How to Do a Hard Reset on the Pandigital Black

1. Touch the tab at the bottom of the screen with the down-facing arrow to open the Application Quick Launch Bar.

2. Tap 'Settings' in the Application Quick Launch Bar.

3. Touch the right-facing blue arrow in the menu bar on the top of the screen and then touch 'Factory Reset.'

4. Tap 'Reset Device' and then 'Yes' on the confirmation screen to complete the reset.

How to Force Your Android Phone to Check for a System Update

1. Open the Android Phone app. Custom dialer applications may not recognize the check-in code.

2. Using the dialer, enter the following code:*#*#2432546#*#*

3. Wait for the check-in to complete; this may take a few seconds. Once it has finished, your phone will notify you if a new update was found.

How to Play WMA on an MP3 Player

1. Close the audio players on your computer.

2. Locate an audio file converter by browsing to www.download.com.Conduct a search for 'WMA to MP3.' The results will list several programs that convert audio files into the MP3 format.

3. Install the program by clicking 'Download Now.' Locate the downloaded file on your computer and open it. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the program.

4. Open the program by clicking 'Start,' 'All Programs' and opening the folder of the program recently installed. Click the program's icon to open it.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions on the particular program to locate the WMA file, and convert it to the MP3 format.

6. Upload the converted MP3 files to your MP3 player. First, connect the player to your computer and follow the on-screen prompts. If no prompts appear, open your player's software by clicking 'Start,' 'All Programs' and locating the player's software. Follow the instructions in the player's applications to upload the converted file to your player.

Reasons to Root a NOOK Color

Android Operating System

The factory NOOK Color runs a trimmed-down version of the Android operating system. It has limited capability for downloading applications from the Android Market. Root access to the NOOK Color lets you download a full Android operating system, giving you a complete electronic tablet for the price of an e-reader.

E-Book Applications

The NOOK Color is locked to the NOOK bookstore. You do not have access to your Kindle library or E-Reader library. This means you have to re-purchase e-books if you want to read them in your NOOK library. Rooted NOOK Color running Android can access the Market to download the Amazon Kindle and E-Reader applications. This lets you read these books on your NOOK Color.

Android Market and the Amazon App Store

A factory NOOK Color can access games in the Android Market. Rooting your NOOK Color opens up the entire Android Market. This means you can download any applications that you want and use them on your NOOK Color. An even better option is to gain access to the Amazon App Store. This is an excellent alternative to the Android Market. They give away a free Android application every day.

Android Debug Bridge

Android Debug Bridge is a development tool that lets you interface with your NOOK Color. For the NOOK Color, ADB lets you move, copy and delete files on your NOOK Color. ADB also lets you download applications from the Internet and install them on your NOOK Color. You need to download the Android SDK package. ADB lets you customize your NOOK Color even more by opening up your NOOK Color to the entire Internet for applications.

How to Send Email to an ATT Cell Phone

1. Launch your email program on your computer or cell phone.

2. Open a new email message or select a message to forward.

3. Type the recipient's email address into the 'To' field of the email using the following format for AT&T addresses: 10-digit mobilenumber@txt.att.net. For example, to send an email to a phone number of (724) 555-9876 you would enter 7245559876@txt.att.net. Customers using Cingular addresses would use the following format of 10-digitmobilenumber@cingularme.com. For example, a number of (724) 555-4321 would be 7245554321@cingularme.com.

4. Click the 'Send' button when you are ready to send the email.

5. Check your inbox to make sure there are no 'bounce' messages. You will receive a 'bounce' message if the email was undeliverable to the address you attempted to send the message to. These are also typically called 'mailer daemons.' If you receive one, make sure you typed the address correctly.

How to Hide the Android Notification Tray

1. Unlock your Android device and open the Application Launcher. Scroll to the 'Market' icon and tap it to launch the Android Market. Press the magnifying glass icon to open the search bar and type in the name of the app launcher app that you want to install. Press 'Enter.'

2. Tap the listing for the application and touch the button under 'Install.' The button is labeled 'Free' or it displays the price of the app. Touch 'OK' to accept the permissions for the app. Wait for it to download and install on your Android device.

3. Press the 'Home' button after the launcher app has been installed. You will be prompted to select an app to use, either the standard Android application launcher or the app you just downloaded. Touch the check box next to 'Always Use this Application' and tap the icon for the launcher app you downloaded.

4. Press the 'Menu' button and tap 'Preferences' or 'Launcher Settings' (or an equivalent button), depending on the app. Don't tap 'Settings' as this will take you to the main Android settings screen.

5. Tap 'Appearance Settings' or the equivalent for your launcher app and check the box next to 'Hide Notification Bar.' Press the 'Back' button until you return to the Android home screen. The notification tray is now hidden.

How to Change the Kernel on an Android

1. Download a kernel zip file. These kernels can be found on third-party developer sites such as XDA-Developers. Popular free kernels include 'netarchy-toastmod,' 'KiNgxKernel,' 'SBC.' Kernels can vary in features and compatibility, but when starting off, look for a kernel that allows you to control your phone's power consumption or clock speed.

2. Connect your phone to a computer with the USB cable.

3. Place the phone into 'Disk Mode' and transfer the downloaded zip file onto its SD card.

4. Power off your phone. Simultaneously hold down the 'Volume Down' and 'Power' buttons to boot the phone to HBOOT mode. Now, you will see a text menu with several onscreen prompts.

5. Press the volume rocker and scroll to 'RECOVERY.' Click the trackpad button to enter recovery mode. A second menu will be displayed on screen.

6. Click 'Install zip from sdcard.' Afterwards, press 'Choose zip from sdcard.' Here, your SD card's internal contents will be displayed, including the kernel package that you copied earlier.

7. Highlight and select this file. You'll be prompted to confirm that you want to install the kernel file.

8. Approve the kernel installation.This will bring up an onscreen installation progress bar - once this bar disappears, your kernel will be fully installed.