Cell Phone Information on a Nokia 6300

Description and Specifications

The Nokia 6300 is combination silver and black high-definition cell phone. It is slim, at just a little over a half-inch thick, and measures 4.2 by 1.72 inches. It weighs only 3.21 ounces. The 2-inch main display is 320 by 240 pixels with up to 16 million colors. The lithium-ion battery provides as much as 3 1/2 hours of talk time and up two weeks of standby.

Features

Features of the Nokia 6300 include a hands-free speakerphone, voice commands, music player that supports MP3, compatibility with the eAAC+ and WMA formats, FM stereo radio, 2-megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom, video recorder/player and text/instant/picture/audio messaging. It has 7.8 MB of internal memory and expandable memory with a microSD card of up to 2 GB. The 6300 also features the ability to play 3D games, MP3 and video ringtones, downloadable themes, calendar, alarm clock, notes and to-do list.

Accessories

The Nokia 6300 has options for a wide variety of accessories, such as portable speakers, many styles of Bluetooth headsets (including stereo), a Bluetooth GPS module, car chargers, a USB port charger, speakers for hands-free speaking while driving, display car kits, extra power, multiple styles of carrying cases and holders. Also offered are a memory card reader, wireless loop set that attaches to a hearing aid and a TTY/TTD phone adapter.

Advantages

According to GSM Arena, the Nokia 6300 is solidly constructed. It includes two oblong LEDs that blink blue to alert you to missed calls or messages. The 'Switch-off' button on the top of the phone's body allows for a fast change between calls. In the bottom of the phone, a mini-USB connector permits connections from the phone to a computer.

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of the Nokia 6300, as indicated by GSM Arena, include a tendency to hold fingerprints, no universal mobile telecommunications system support, disappointing camera performance with only portrait orientation of images, no infrared port, inadequate video resolution and difficult-to-press side keys.

How to Upgrade an Android Phone

1. Press your phone's power button. Slide the unlock tab down or to the right to unlock the phone. Press the 'Home' button.

2. Press the 'Menu' button, and then tap 'Settings.' Scroll down to the bottom of the list and tap 'About phone.'

3. Tap 'System updates.' Tap 'Install' if you see an available update. Wait for the install to download; this could take an hour or more.

4. Tap 'Restart & Install.' Put your phone down and wait for it to completely restart. Do not touch the 'Power' button or remove the battery.

How to Obtain a Mensa IQ Test

Request A Test

1. Visit Mensa's website, us.mensa.org, and click on 'testing contact' under Quick Links. You will receive information on tests in your area and how to sign up. The test takes about two hours and costs $40. Tests are offered by the local Mensa chapter usually several times each year. If there are no tests scheduled, request one. If there are enough requests, the local chapter may schedule one. Be warned, however, that you can take the Mensa entrance test only once, unless you get an allowance from Mensa's supervisory psychologist.

2. Request a copy of the Mensa Home Test. The test gives you a good idea of what you should be prepared for when you take the exam. The home test costs $18, and you can take it as often as you like. The test is taken at home and mailed out for scoring and can only be scored if it is taken in its entirety.

3. If you have already proved that you meet the test requirements through standardized testing, you can submit your scores to Mensa. If your scores qualify, all you have to do from there is pay the dues.

4. Mensa will not administer tests for anyone under age 14. For children under age 14, standardized testing must be sought by the parents, then submitted to Mensa. For complete instructions, visit the Mensa website, us.mensa.org.

Android Keyboard Tips

Internet Functions

Like other smartphones, your Android-based phone includes a built-in Internet browser. To open the browser, press and hold the 'Search' key and press the 'B' key. To open the bookmarks file, press and hold the 'Menu' key and the 'B' key. To enter the find function, press and hold the 'Menu' key and the 'F' key. Press and hold the 'Menu' key and the 'I' key to zoom into a page or the 'O' key to zoom out of a page. To access your phone's social network sharing menu, press and hold the 'Menu' key and the 'S' key. Press and hold the 'Menu' key and the 'R' key to refresh the current website you are viewing. To go back one website, press and hold the 'Menu' key and the 'J' key or the 'K' key to go forward to a website. To open your phone's Internet browser settings, press and hold the 'Menu' key and the 'S' key. To view your browsing history, press and hold the 'Menu' key and the 'H' key. Press and hold the 'Search' key then press the 'Y' key, to access the video application YouTube.

Navigation and Deletion Tips

Press the 'Spacebar' button to page down the document or website you are viewing on your smartphone. Press and hold the 'Shift' key then press the 'Spacebar' to move up the document or website you are viewing. Press and hold the 'ALT' key and press the 'Spacebar' to open the 'Special Character' menu and insert a special character. To delete the character to the right of your cursor, press and hold the 'Shift' key then press the 'DEL' key. Press and hold the 'ALT' key and press the 'DEL' key to delete an entire line.

Moving Around a Document or Page

To activate the caps lock on your Android-based phone, press the 'Shift' key twice to turn on caps lock and once to turn it off. Press and hold the 'ALT' key and roll the trackball to the left to move the cursor to the beginning of a line. Press and hold the 'ALT' key and roll the trackball to the right to move the cursor to the end of a line. To move the cursor to the top of a page, press and hold the 'ALT' key and roll the trackball up. To move the cursor to the bottom of a page, press and hold the 'ALT' key and roll the trackball down.

Cutting, Copying and Pasting Text

When cutting, copying and pasting text, your Android-based phone uses a set of shortcuts also found on Windows-based systems. Press and hold the 'Shift' key and roll your phone's trackball to the right or left to highlight text to cut or copy. To highlight all the text, press the 'Menu' key and press the 'A' key. To copy the highlighted text, press and hold the 'Menu' key and press the 'C' key to copy the text to your phone's clipboard. Press and hold the 'Menu' key and press the 'X' key to cut the highlighted text. To paste text, navigate to the document or email you want to paste the text into, tap at the location where you want the text then press and hold the 'Menu' key and press the 'V' key.

Email Functions

The Android operating system uses Google's Gmail as its default email application. To open Gmail, press and hold the 'Search' key then press the 'G' key. To move forward one message while viewing an email, press the 'F' key. To reply to the email you are viewing, press the 'R' key. Press the 'A' key to reply to an email containing multiple recipients. To refresh your Gmail 'Inbox,' press and hold the 'Menu' key and press the 'U' key. To create a new email, press and hold the 'Menu' key and press the 'C' key. To store an email in an archive folder, press the 'Y' key. If viewing a list of emails from your Gmail 'Inbox' list, scroll with the trackball, stop on the email you want to view then press 'Enter' to open the email. Press and hold the 'ALT' key and roll the trackball up to move to the top of your Inbox. Roll the trackball down to move to the bottom of the Inbox.

Application Tips

To open your Android-based phone's 'Contacts' application, press and hold the 'Search' key then press the 'C' key. Press and hold the 'Search' key then press the 'I' key to open your phone's built-in 'Calendar' application. To access the 'Maps' program, press and hold the 'Search' key then press the 'M' key. To send and receive text messages, press and hold the 'Search' key then press the 'S' key.

How to Reset a Fuel Pump

Fuel Pump Reset Button

1. Open the trunk of your vehicle or the hatch on your SUV. Although many modern vehicles have reset buttons, almost all Ford automobiles have had them for decades. If you have been in a rear end collision and your fuel pump has quit working in your Ford or Mercury vehicle, the reset button has been tripped.

2. Check beneath the carpeting on the side of the vehicle where the fuel filler is located. Most often, a fuel reset button will be located in this area. If none are found, check beneath or inside of the glove box.

3. Push down on the fuel filter rest button. There will be an audible 'click' when the button resets. Attempt to start your car. If there was no 'click' when you pushed the button down, either the fuel pump itself has gone bad, or the fuel pump relay has burned out. refer to the next section for fuel pump relay replacement.

Replacing A Fuel Pump Relay

4. Locate the fuse box on your vehicle. Check the fuse panel to see if a 'fuel pump relay' is listed. If so, it will be a large square type of plastic fuse. It will pull out like any other fuse. They can be obtained at any auto parts store. If the relay is not inside of your fuse box, go to Step 2.

5. Open the hood of your vehicle. Locate a relay junction box which will most often be on the driver's side of the car directly behind the battery.

6. Open the cover of the relay junction box. The relays will be listed on the inside cover of the box. Find the fuel pump relay.

7. Pull out the old one and push in a new one. They are available at auto parts stores everywhere. Put the cover back into place and start the vehicle.

How to Show a Summary in Android Gmail

1. Open the Gmail application on your Android phone.

2. Tap on the email thread you'd like to see a conversation summary for.

3. Tap on the '# Read Messages' label directly above the latest email in the conversation (the # sign represents the number of previous emails in the thread). You are shown a summary of the entire email thread with snippets of text from each email. You can read an entire email from the thread by tapping on it.

How to Get Unlimited Stoves on Restaurant Story

1. Download Cheat Engine. Cheat Engine is a free computer program that allows gamers to input cheat codes to obtain certain privileges in the game that they're playing.

2. Open the game. Wait for the restaurant to pop up. Keep the restaurant closed by hiding the front door in the inventory section. By removing the door your restaurant is automatically closed to the public.

3. Open and run the Cheat Engine program. Select the option in the game for Customize. Put all of the stoves you have in the inventory, but leave one stove out in the restaurant.

4. Type the number '1' into the Cheat Engine scan bar. Press 'Next Scan.' The number 1 represents how many stoves you currently own, according to the game, since the others are hiding in inventory. A list of addresses will appear which represent the stove code. Click on the stove code that pops up in Cheat Engine. Drag the stove into the restaurant. Release the mouse to leave the stove in the restaurant. The total stoves you own tab should now read two.

5. Type the number '2' into the Cheat Engine scan bar. Hit Next Scan. The address list that displays should have fewer items in it. Continue repeating these steps until you have one address left after the scan. Double click the mouse on the last address. This moves the address to the bottom of the window.

6. Double click the option 'Value.' Type the number '1' into the box. Check the tick box for 'Frozen.' You are now able to purchase unlimited stoves.

How to Put Games on Pandigital

1. Tap the 'Android Market' icon on your Pandigital device to launch the store application.

2. Tap the 'Categories' tab in the Android Market screen. Tap the 'Games' option.

3. Tap the desire game icon in the listing of available games. Tap the 'Install' button on the next Installation screen. The game will automatically download and install onto your Pandigital device.

How to Watch Flash on Android

1. Turn on your Android device and open the 'Apps' menu by dragging your finger down from the top of the home screen.

2. Tap 'Market' to open the Android Market, then select 'Search.'

3. Type 'Adobe Flash' in the search field and press 'Enter.' Select 'Adobe Flash' from the list of results.

4. Tap 'Install' in the Adobe Flash app details screen to download and install the Flash plug-in.

5. Open the Web browser on your Android device and navigate to a website that features a Flash video. Tap the 'Play' button to watch the video.

How to Put Android on a Palm Treo Pro

1. Turn on your computer and Palm Treo Pro smartphone. Use the USB cable to connect the phone to the computer in data transfer mode.

2. Open your favorite Web browser on your computer and navigate to this link: sourceforge.net/projects/androidhtc/files/2010-02-20/. Click to download the 'haretinstall.zip' file and save it to your computer.

3. Right-click the archive on your hard disk and click 'Extract all' and then 'Extract' to extract the files. This action will create a folder named Andboot. The folder must contain these files: 'haret.exe,' 'zImage,' 'initrd.gz' and 'default.txt.'

4. Transfer the Andboot folder to the Treo's microSD card. The 'haret.exe,' 'zImage,' 'initrd.gz' and 'default.txt' files must be properly transferred if you want Android to work properly.

5. Use the computer's Web browser to navigate to this link: 'filecrop.com/1.25-v32kernel.zip.html.' Click to download the '1.0-v32kernel.zip' file and save it to the computer.

6. Right-click the zip file and click 'Rename' from the resulting menu. Name the file 'androidinstall.tar.' The '.tar' extension is mandatory. Copy this file to the SD card, inside the Andboot folder.

7. Unplug the USB cable from both the Palm Treo Pro and the computer. Open the smartphone's native file browser. Find the Andboot folder and tap the 'haret.exe' file to run it.

8. Tap on option one. This will start the Android operating system installation. Select 'Yes' to wipe and install the system and 'Yes' to wipe and install the data. Note that this action doesn't delete the Windows Mobile operating system.

9. Tap on option nine to finish installing the Android operating system on the Palm Treo Pro. Reboot the phone to start the Android operating system. Note that Windows Mobile will start when you restart the phone again. You'll have to run 'haret.exe' again if you want to keep running Android.

How to Use Text to Speech on Android

1. Open the Java file for the class you want to use the Text-To-Speech function in. Add the following import statements at the top of your file:import android.speech.tts.TextToSpeech;import android.speech.tts.TextToSpeech.OnInitListener;import java.util.Locale;These are required for using Text-To-Speech and for setting the locale you wish to target.

2. Alter your Java class to use Text-To-Speech. To use the Text-To-Speech functionality, your class must implement the correct interface. Alter your class declaration as follows:public class SpeechClass extends Activity implements OnInitListenerThis example code is an Android Activity class. You should use whichever class name your code already has; the only change you need to make is adding 'implements OnInitListener' to the class declaration.

3. Create an instance of the 'TextToSpeech' object. This is the main object you will need, so add it as an instance variable near the top of your class declaration, before your 'onCreate' method:private TextToSpeech tts;Inside the 'onCreate' method for your Activity, instantiate the Text-To-Speech object:tts = new TextToSpeech(this, this);Your class now has a usable Text-To-Speech object providing access to the resource functionality.

4. Implement the 'onInit' method. Your Integrated Development Environment (IDE) may have been highlighting the fact that you have not yet implemented the interface specified in the class declaration. To address this, add the following method outline to your class:public void onInit(int arg0) {//text to speech code here}This is the method required to use the Text-To-Speech functionality and will contain the code which sets you up to access it.

5. Call the Text-To-Speech functions within your application. Inside the 'onInit' method, add the following code:tts.setLanguage(Locale.US);You can target any locale you like, but this targets U.S. English. Wherever you want your speech to take place in your class, you can do so using the following syntax:String speechText = 'Hello';tts.speak(speechText, TextToSpeech.QUEUE_FLUSH, null);Save your code and run the application to test it.

Can I Make Android Apps With Visual Basic?

Visual Basic Overview

Microsoft's fortunes began in the 1970s with their Basic interpreter for the Altair kit computer. Microsoft has made continual improvements to its Basic in the decades since. Visual Basic combined the Microsoft Basic compiler with an IDE. A Visual Basic programmer could add graphical user interface or GUI components such as menus, check-boxes, dialog boxes, radio boxes and lists-boxes to his application with the click of a mouse. Visual Basic versions up to 6.0 compiled sources to native Intel x86 code. The most recent version of Basic – Visual Basic 2010 – compiles code that works only with the .NET Common Language Runtime.

.NET For Android

You cannot write an Android application with any version of Microsoft's Visual Basic, at time of publication. The .NET language C# and the CLR are functionally similar to Java and the Java Virtual Machine. Visual Basic 2010 applications, however, will not run on the JVM or Google's Dalvik JVM work-alike. The software company Xamarin sells a tool for C# programmers that produces Android applications using the Microsoft-sanctioned .NET clone, Mono. Unfortunately, Xamarin's Mono for Android does not support Visual Basic 2010 or any other version of Visual Basic due to a missing Microsoft-developed library component.

Basic4android

All is not lost, however, for Visual Basic fans who want to write Android apps. Basic4android is a commercial, Windows-based subset of the Visual Basic language that features an IDE, a graphical visual editor, built-in documentation, a step-by-step debugger and support for objects. Basic4android compiles your Basic source code to Dalvik-compatible, Virtual Machine bytecode. Basic4android also helps you create Android application package or APK files for simple installation on the user's Android device. Basic4android supports Android versions 1.6 and up.

Google Simple Language

Another Visual Basic-like for Android solution is the free, open source Simple Compiler and Runtime system from Google. Simple is not a full-featured, general purpose language such as Visual Basic or even Basic4android. The aim of the Simple is to produce a Android app tool that is easy to learn and easy to use. Unlike Basic4android that is Windows only, Simple works under Mac OS X and Linux operating systems.

How to Create Interactive Widgets for the Android

1. Open the Java Eclipse editor and the project in which you want to display the widget. Double-click the XML file in the 'resource' directory and the Java source code file in the left navigation panel.

2. Create the button for the interactive widget. The button displays results after the user taps it on an Android device. Add the following XML code to the XML file:

android:layout_height='wrap_content'

android:layout_width='wrap_content'

android:text='@string/sayhello'

android:onClick='helloFunction' />The button's name is set as 'sayhello.' When the user taps the button, the 'helloFunction' function triggers. After you create the interactive button, you must create the Java function that runs the code to display feedback to the user.

3. Switch to the Java source code file you opened previously. In this file, you create the widget's function. For instance, in this example, the text 'Hello, World' displays on the screen:public void helloFunction(View view) {

TextView tv = new TextView(this);

tv.setText('Hello, World');

setContentView(tv);

}

4. Save the changes and click the Eclipse 'Run' button in the main menu to review your button functionality.

Can You Hook Up an Android Phone to a Laptop Download Apps?

Connecting to Computer

You can connect your Android phone to your laptop with the included USB cable. When you make this connection, your phone will ask how you wish to connect. If you choose the option as a 'Disk Drive' or 'USB Drive,' you will be able to open your phone like a separate drive to browse files. You can also copy and paste files to and from your SD card, just like you would move files between folders or drives on your computer.

Application Files

When you download an application to your computer, it uses the format '.APK.' After you transfer the file to you SD card, making sure to remember the location, you can disconnect your Android phone from your laptop. Then, you can launch a file manager such as Astro or ES File Explorer to launch the file on your phone. Alternatively, if you have an installer such as AppInstaller on your phone, you can use that to launch the file. Installation will begin directly from your SD card. However, you must already have a file manager installed so that you can open the files.

Application Sites

Neither the Android Market nor the Amazon Appstore provide .APK files for download to your computer. Thus, you cannot hook up your Android phone to your laptop to download applications. However, some third-party application sites allow you to download these files directly. Appolicious and App Brain are two sites that all direct downloads of application files. In addition to this, you may be able to download applications in .APK format directly from the creator's website.

Considerations

If you simply prefer to browser application markets from your computer, you can register your phone so you can wirelessly push application downloads to it. This requires a Wi-Fi or network connection, however. Amazon Appstore and the official Android Market provide this functionality, so you do not have to connect your phone to your laptop with a USB cable. You can even register multiple Android devices with your account to send applications to one or more. When you use the official market or Amazon store, the stores will keep track of applications that you have previously downloaded, even if you uninstall them.

How to Enable Third Party Apps On ATT Samsung Captivate

Preparing Your Captivate and Computer

1. Make sure you have root privileges on your phone. For detailed instructions on how to do this, see the Brief Mobile and TheAndroindSite sites. Note that rooting your phone may void its warranty or cause your phone to break or become 'bricked,' meaning not turn on. Follow instructions carefully and backup your phone to avoid any issues.

2. Download and unzip Android SDK to your computer's desktop. A link to download Android SDK is provided in the Resources section.

3. Download and install Mozilla's Firefox browser to your computer.

4. Download and install the SQLite Plug-in For Firefox.

5. On your Captivate, go to 'Settings' > 'Applications' > 'Development' and enable 'USB Debugging.'

6. Download and install the BusyBox app onto your Captivate. It is free in the Android Marketplace. You will not directly access this app, but it is necessary in order for you to make changes to your phone via your computer.

7. Plug your Captivate into your computer via the USB Cord.

Turning On Sideloading

8. Open your computer's Command Prompt by typing 'cmd' in the Run box on the 'Start' menu.

9. Create a backup copy of your Captivate's default settings using your computer's Command Prompt. This will come in handy should there be any errors.The command prompt should open in your user directory,c:\Users\Your user name'Your user name' will be the name you use to log in to the computer.When using the Command Prompt, press enter after each line.Type the following commands at the Command Prompt:cd C:\Users\Your user name\Desktop\android-sdk-windows\toolsadb shellsu

10. Go to your Captivate. A dialogue box will open requesting SuperUser privileges. Tap 'Allow' on your phone to give it the necessary access.

11. Go back to your computer's Command Prompt and type the following commands:cp /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db /sdcard/settings.dbcp /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db /sdcard/settings.db.backupexitexitNote that there are spaces after 'cp' and the first 'settings.db'Typing 'exit' twice will bring you out of your phone's SuperUser controls and allow you to pull the file that needs changing from the phone onto the computer.

12. Continue in your computer's Command Prompt:adb pull /sdcard/settings.db C:\Temp\Settings.dbLeave the Command Prompt open.

13. Open your SQLite Manager by opening Firefox and clicking on 'Tools' > 'SQLite Manager.'

14. In SQLite Manager, Click 'Database' > 'Connect Database.'

15. View all files in C:\Temp and open 'settings.db'

16. Click 'Secure' on the left hand panel.

17. Enable Sideloading. Scroll to ID 6, 'install_non_market_apps.' Change the value from 0 to 1. You can now close SQLite Manager and go back to the Command Prompt.

18. Type the following commands at the Command prompt.adb push C:\Temp\Settings.db /sdcardadb shellsucp /sdcard/settings.db /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settingschmod 777 /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.dbreboot

19. Disconnect your Captivate from the USB cord as it reboots. Your phone will now be able to install third party applications.

How to Allow APK Files on a Motorola Backflip

1. Press the 'Home' button, which is the center button below the main display. This takes you to the BACKFLIP's 'Home' screen.

2. Press the 'Menu' button, which to the left of the 'Home' button.

3. Tap 'Settings,' then 'Applications.'

4. Tap the 'Unknown sources' option to place a check in the box next to it. Tap 'OK' in the window that appears giving you further information about this feature.

How to Set up Push Notifications for an Android Facebook App

1. Touch “Menu” on your Android phone from the standby screen.

2. Tap “Facebook” to launch the app. If you are not logged into your account, enter your account information. Your News Feed is displayed when the app is opened.

3. Touch “News Feed” in the top menu. Press “Menu” on your phone.

4. Tap “Settings,” then touch “Notifications.” The box at the end of the field should be checked now.

5. Touch the notifications you want to have pushed to your Android phone. Available notifications include new messages, friend requests and event invites.

6. Tap “Notification Ringtone,” and touch the tone you want to use for your Facebook notifications. Tap “OK” to save the sound.

7. Press “Home” to exit to the standby screen.

How to Answer a Droid Phone

1. Press the 'Power' button on top of the Droid to see whether the phone is off or on. A Droid appears the same whether it is turned off or whether the screen is just off to save battery power, but you must turn the phone on to receive calls. If the screen is off, the screen will turn on once you press the button. If the phone is off, hold the power button until the phone turns on.

2. Look at who's calling. When someone calls your phone, your screen will turn on and the number of the person calling will appear. If the person is in your contacts, his name will appear instead of a number.

3. Touch the green 'Phone' icon and slide the icon to the right to answer the call. Hold the phone up to your ear so that the top part of the front screen is facing your ear. Begin talking.

How to Install Androids on Netbooks

1. Launch UNetbootin. Select 'Disk Image,' and click the browse option. Select the 'android-x86' ISO. Select 'USB Drive' under type, and choose the USB drive's letter under the drop-down menus at the bottom of the window. Click 'OK.'

2. Click 'Reboot Now' to restart your computer and begin the Android installation. Press your BIOS setup button, which is typically a function key. Select the 'Advanced Options,' 'Boot Options' or 'Boot Order.' The option differs for the various BIOS versions that you could have on your computer. Select your USB drive as the first boot device.

3. Select 'Live CD - Run Android-x86 without installation' to run Android on your netbook right from your USB thumb drive. Android launches after a few moments, and you can test it on your netbook.

How to Install a TGZ File

1. Open a terminal session and type 'mkdir ~/test.' This makes a new directory called 'test.' You can make a new directory anywhere you want, but for the following steps the 'test' directory is assumed.

2. Use the 'cd' command to go to the directory of the tarball on your hard drive. For example, if the tgz is in your 'Downloads' folder, type 'cd ~/Downloads' and press 'Enter.'

3. Type 'tar xvf filename.tgz -C ~/test' and press 'Enter' to extract the tarball to the 'test' directory. Replace 'filename' with the actual filename.

4. Type 'cd ~/test' and press 'Enter.'

5. Type './configure' and press 'Enter.'

6. Type 'make' and press 'Enter.'

7. Type 'sudo make install' and press 'Enter' in Ubuntu. In Fedora, type 'su -c make install' and press 'Enter.'

How to Install the Z4root on My Evo

Enabling Applications From Unknown Sources

1. Press the 'Menu' button on the homepage of the EVO.

2. Touch 'Settings' and tap 'Applications.'

3. Tap 'Manage applications' and check the box next to 'Unknown sources.'

4. Tap 'OK' to confirm.

Downloading And Installing Z4root

5. Open the application screen and tap 'Internet.'

6. Type 'forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833954' in the address bar.

7. Touch the 'z4root.1.1.0.apk' link at the bottom of the first post to start the download.

8. Drag the notification bar down and touch the Z4root app once the download is complete.

9. Touch the 'Root' button.

Workouts for Weight Loss

Cardio

The incorporation of a cardiovascular routine is good for burning large amounts of calories. The goal behind cardio is to increase your heart rate for an extended period of time. This can be anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes per session depending on your current fitness level and capability. Cardio is any type of motion that can accomplish this goal. This can be walking, running, swimming, bike riding, using an elliptical machine or cycling machine. You can also accomplish this through playing sports such as basketball, racquetball, tennis or golf. Your mission is to pick activities that you can enjoy. This will keep you consistent with performing a regular schedule.

Strength Training

The proper way to burn calories and fat should be completed by using less resistance and more reps. The end result is the creation of stronger and leaner muscle tissue throughout your body. One of the greatest benefits of strength training is that while your body is resting and sleeping, your muscles continue to break down. This means you burn a large number of calories well after the workout is finished. This increases your metabolism and can last for as long as 24 hours.This type of activity should be done on days where cardio is not being performed for two or three days of the week. Avoid strength training on consecutive days as your body needs a break to rebuild your muscles. Strength building exercises can be crunches, squats, push-ups, triceps pull-downs, military press, bench press, assorted dumbbell lifts and lunges. The most effective fat burning technique is one that will have you performing 3 sets of 10 reps of each station with short rest in between each different exercise. Move from exercise to exercise for a period of 20 to 30 minutes of continuous work.

Schedule

A good schedule is one that will keep you burning calories every day of the week through a series of breaking down and rebuilding muscle and an increased metabolism. Cardio activities can be performed anywhere from three days per week to every day depending on your level of ability. Strength training should be kept at two to three days of the week. An example looks like the following:Monday, Wednesday and Friday perform cardio for 20 to 60 minutes.

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (optional) strength training should be performed for 20 to 40 minutes.

Sunday is an optional cardio day or a day of rest.

How to Create a File on the SD Card With Android Developer

1. Open your Android application's source code file with a text or programming editor.

2. Browse to the location in the source code where you wish to call the function that writes a file to the device's external storage.

3. Insert this single line of code to check for the SD card:File sdCard = Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory();

4. Insert these lines of code to set the directory and file name:File dir = new File (sdcard.getAbsolutePath() + '/folder1/folder2');

dir.mkdirs();

File file = new File(dir, 'example_file');

5. Replace '/folder1/folder2' in the above code with the actual path where you intend to save the file. This should be a location in which you normally save your application files. Also, change the 'example_file' value to the actual file name you wish to use.

6. Insert the following line of code to output the file to the SD card:FileOutputStream f = new FileOutputStream(file);

7. Save the file, then compile it and test the application using the Android emulator software or the device.

Anonymous Text Messaging on an Android

Anonymous Text

Anonymous Text lets you send instant and delayed text messages from your Android-powered phone with complete anonymity. The app includes a customized nickname tool and a scheduler that lets you defer sending messages until a specific date and time in the future. Messages are relayed through the app developer’s server, where they are scanned for abusive language. Users found in breach of the developer’s code of conduct are blocked from using the application. Anonymous Text is a 30KB download, costs around $3 as of the date of publication and requires Android 1.5 or higher.

Anonytext Full

Anonytext Full lets you send anonymous text messages to mobile phone carriers in the United States and Canada for free. You can also use the app to send normal two-way text messages. The application has a discrete replies window that stories information on the people who reply to your anonymous messages. Stored information includes the date of the text, the contents of the message and the person's phone number. Anonytext Full is a 77KB download, costs around $2 as of the date of publication and requires Android 2.1 or later.

Anonytext Lite

Anonytext Lite is a reduced-functionality version of Anonytext Full. It lets you send anonymous text messages to people in the United States and Canada, but it does not let you receive responses. In order to send a text, you must also know the cellular carrier used by the person to whom you’re trying to send a message. The app displays a popup window with a list of all major carriers. Anonytext Lite is a free app that’s 35KB and requires Android 1.6 or higher.

Anonymous SMS

Anonymous SMS lets you send instant or deferred anonymous SMS text messages. Its scheduling tool lets you set the day, hour and minute that the message will be sent. The app is available in English, Spanish, French and Italian. Anonymous SMS is a free download that’s 85KB and requires and Android 1.0 or later, as of the date of publication. Beware that some reviewers on Android Market have noted that using the app sometimes results in additional texting charges.

How to Calculate 3 Phase Motor Power Consumption

1. Understand the difference in how power consumption is calculated for conventional and three-phase power circuits. In a conventional electric circuit, power (in watts) is equal to the voltage multiplied by the amperage. For a three-phase circuit, watts equal volts times amperes times the square root of 3.

2. Determine the voltage and amperage when the motor is running. Most three-phase motors are large devices and have their own readouts. However, you can measure the current (amperes) in some cases. An ammeter rated for three-phase applications will do the job and works much like an ordinary ammeter. You plug the motor into the ammeter and the ammeter into the power line. Be extremely careful in following manufacturer’s instructions, because three-phase applications generally draw a great deal of power.

3. Calculate three-phase motor power consumption by multiplying amps by volts by the square root of three (W = AV(sqrt 3). For example, if the motor is drawing 30 amps at 250 volts, you have 30 x 250 x sqrt 3 (about 1.73) = 12,975 watts).

4. Convert watts to kilowatts by dividing the number of watts by 1,000. Thus, a three-phase electric motor drawing 12,975 watts is consuming 12.975 kilowatts. For one hour, this equals 12.975 kilowatt/hours

Map Editor Tutorial for Age of Empires 2: The Conquerors

The Menu Concepts

In the map editor, you can choose whether to start a map from scratch, choose from a variety of prebuilt map types or pick one at random.The terrain section lets you add some life to your map. Pick a type of terrain and paint it on the map. You may mix and match any way you like. You may also adjust elevation. Create mountains, hills and valleys and make your map as perilous or expansively uninteresting as you want. Combine this with the cliff selection, and you can have very varying maps.With the map copy option, you can copy the entire area and place it somewhere else. The player section allows you to modify players on the map. Set the age of the players, the amount of resources they have and other general information. Use the unit section to give players advantages by placing buildings, heroes and other items on the map. Set them wherever you want--the player that spots them first will convert them to his side.Use the diplomacy section to create alliances between players. It is important to set alliances for all players of interest--if one army is in alliance with another, make sure the alliance is set both ways.The global victory section lets you decide what kind of game type is in play and how players win. Set to exploration, conquest or relics. Decide what objectives need to be completed. This is the section where you set the rules and conditions for all of the players.Options, messages and cinematics fall in similar categories. The option section allows you to test things. If you've created events, or triggers, you can give your players the resources they need to try it out and make sure it's successful. The messages section allows you to set the messages seen by the players when certain conditions are met. If you're feeling really creative, you can use the cinematics section to insert your own .avi movies to be played at key instances in game play.

Triggers

Triggers are codes you can apply to your map to create special scenarios. A trigger can be created to spawn enemies, initiate a cut scene or even destroy an entire town while the map you created is being played. Triggers affect the way the entire game plays out--from when a new section of the story takes place to when healing units use their abilities.After applying some triggers, test out your game to make sure it's doing everything you want it to do and that the game flows and makes sense. Don't make it too easy, and don't make it impossible. If you can't get your scenario to end the way you want it to, check your triggers. Make sure they're turned on and off at appropriate parts so you can finish the game.

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How to Change Phone Numbers on SIM Cards

1. Contact your mobile service provider. When calling your provider, be sure to call them from a phone other than your mobile phone.

2. Advise your mobile service provider that you would like to change the mobile telephone for your SIM card. Also advise your mobile service provider the reason you desire to change your number, such as getting harassing telephone calls or you moved to a different state. Depending upon your mobile service provider and your reason for changing your number, you may or may not be assessed a fee.

3. Provide the mobile service provider with your SIM card number. You can locate your SIM card number by removing the cover plate from the back of your phone and removing the battery. Underneath the battery, you will see the SIM card. The SIM card number will be a long series of numbers that appear on your SIM card.

4. Wait while the mobile service provider changes your number. The representative may require you to turn off your mobile phone while the number is being changed and power it back on after the change has been completed.

How to Transfer Settings From One Android Phone to Another

1. Press the 'Menu' button on the old phone and tap 'Settings.' You might need to tap 'More' before 'Settings.'

2. Tap 'Accounts & Sync.' You should see your Google Account listed. Tap it to see a list of Google services you can sync on the phone. Tap any that are listed as having sync turned off to turn sync on.

3. Press the 'Home' button and then go back to the Settings menu. Tap 'Privacy.' If the Back Up My Data box is not checked, tap it to check it. Press 'Home' again. Wait a few minutes for your data to back up.

4. Turn the new phone on for the first time. As part of the initial setup process, you need to enter a Google Account. Enter the same account information that you used on the old phone. Finish setting up the phone according to your wireless carrier's instructions. Set the phone aside for awhile. Google sends information to your new phone, including your Google services, your apps and data. You should also see some settings change. How long this takes depends upon how many apps you have.

5. Go to the Apps menu on the new phone. If you are not sure where to find it, check the manual. Different manufacturers put it in different places. Look through your apps to see what transferred. Most, if not all, of the apps you had on the old phone should be installed. If the two phones do not use the same version of the Android OS, apps not optimized for the new phone's OS version will not have transferred. You can still download them from the Android Market.

What Is the Motorola X Root?

What Rooting Does

By default, the Android operating system locks the system files in the root directory. You cannot change the files, or run third-party programs that make changes to the files. Some third-party programs require access to these files to run properly. Rooting is the process of removing these restrictions.

Reasons to Root

Some carriers have opted to remove certain functions of the Android operating system. For example, the base version of Android 2.2 allows you to use the device as a tethered modem over Wi-Fi. Many carriers opted to remove this function from their handsets. When you root your Droid X, you can install third-party software that restores this functionality. Rooting your device also allows you to get rid of pre-installed applications where the carrier has removed the uninstall feature. Since the file that instructs the phone which carrier's network to use is protected, rooting is also an essential step in flashing the phone to a different carrier. If you don't like the stock version of the Android OS, you can also flash a custom ROM after rooting.

Reasons Not to Root

The main drawback is that some carriers will void the warranty on the device if they discover the Droid X has been rooted. However, you can get around this by restoring the stock ROM. If you need to submit the Droid X for repair, loading the stock ROM will restore it to factory state. Another disadvantage is it is possible for programs to make changes that cause the phone to become unstable. You can avoid this problem by making a recovery file as soon as you root the Droid X. Install the Droid X Recovery Bootstrap program from the Android market and select 'Reboot Recovery' to launch the recovery console where you can create and restore backup images.

Rooting Process

Rooting the Motorola Droid X is a fairly simple process. To root the Droid X, install a program called z4root. Open the phone's browser and enter 'http://static.droidnetwork.net/wicked/files/z4root.1.3.0.apk' in the address bar. The Droid X may ask if you want to install the file. Click 'Allow' if prompted. The file will download and install automatically. Once the download finishes, press the 'Home' button and open the application tray. Touch 'z4root' and touch 'Root.' Select 'Permanent Root' if you want root access on a permanent basis, or 'Temporary Root' if you only need it to uninstall some programs or make temporary changes.

How to Extract a Jar File

1. Install Java JDK. The latest version can be obtained from the Sun Microsystems website.

2. Open a terminal window (Linux) or command prompt (Windows). In Linux, the terminal window can be found under Application->Utilities (GNOME) or Start->Utilities (KDE). In Windows, the command prompt can be found under All Programs->Accessories.

3. Change to the directory or folder where the .jar file is held. In Linux, the command is 'cd MyDir/'. In Windows the command is 'cd C:\MyDir\'.

4. Type the following command:

jar xf myfile.jar

This command is the same in both operating systems.

How to Find a Mac Address on an Android

1. Press the 'Home' button, then tap the 'Menu' icon on the 'Home' screen.

2. Tap 'Settings' and select 'About Phone.'

3. Select 'Status' and scroll down. Your phone's MAC address will be listed as the 'Wi-Fi MAC Address.'

How to Register an iPod Touch With an Amazon Kindle

1. Press the Menu button on the keyboard. Select 'Settings' using the five-way controller and take note of the Amazon.com account that the Kindle is signed into.

2. Tap the Kindle app on the iPod touch.

3. Enter the email address of the Amazon.com account into the 'Amazon account email address' box, then your password into the 'Amazon account password' box.

4. Press the 'Register this Kindle' button to sign in. The iPod touch is now registered to the same Amazon.com account as the Kindle ebook reader, allowing you to share content and data between each device.

5. Press the I button in the lower-right corner of the screen if your iPod touch is registered to a different Amazon.com account than the Kindle device. Open the 'Settings' page followed by the 'Registered to' button. Tap 'Deregister this Kindle.' You can now sign in again using the Kindle device's Amazon.com account credentials.

How Do You Transfer Favorites From One TomTom to Another?

1. Connect the first TomTom to your computer using the device's USB cable, and then confirm the connection on your TomTom. The TomTom Home software will launch--close the application.

2. Select the 'Open folder to view files' option in the AutoPlay menu that appears in Windows operating systems. In Mac operating systems, the TomTom will appear as a new removable storage icon on the desktop--open the storage drive.

3. Open the Map folder associated with the favorites that you want to transfer. For example, if your favorites where from New York, you'd open your 'North America' folder or if they where from Ontario, you'd open the 'Canada' folder. Copy the 'MapSettings.cfg' file from the folder to your desktop.

4. Disconnect the first TomTom. Connect the second device to your computer, and then navigate to the map folder on your computer--open the map folder.

How to Add a Ymail Email Address to an Android OS

1. Press the 'My Accounts' icon.

2. Press the 'Add Account' button at the bottom of the screen.

3. Press 'Yahoo! Mail' when asked what type of email account you want to add.

4. Type in your Ymail email address in the 'Email:' field.

5. Type in your Ymail password in the 'Password:' field.

6. Press 'Next' to begin adding your Ymail email address to your Android device.

7. Press 'Done' to complete the process.

How to Get the Virtual Keyboard on the Sony E

1. Slide the 'Power' switch to the right and release it to turn on the Reader.

2. Press the 'Home' button, and then tap 'Book' to see a list of your books. Tap the title of a book to open it and start reading.

3. Double-tap a word that you want to look up, or double-tap any word if you want to start searching for something. Tap the keyboard icon to bring up the virtual keyboard.

4. Press the 'Home' button, and then tap 'Applications,' then 'Text Memo' when you want to write something. The virtual keyboard appears. Tap the 'Search' button next to the text input area above the virtual keyboard if you want to search for words that you've typed.

How to Make an Android Phone Work with Outlook

1. Set your Android to accept email. Selecting the messaging icon on your phone to do that. A gmail account--an email account with Google--is required to use the email messaging function on the phone. If you do not already have a gmail account, you can register for one from your phone. This will synchronize your Android to Google and give you access to your gmail account from your Android phone.

2. Install Google Calendar on your computer to synchronize your Android with Outlook Calendar. Using your computer, sign in to your gmail account using the same gmail information you used to set up email messaging for your Android. Follow the prompts to install Google Calendar.

3. Synchronize calendars. Once Google Calendar is installed, you will be asked for your gmail account and password. At that time, you will be given synchronizing options. Choose two-way so that you can use either Google or Outlook Calendar and your appointments will appear in both calendars.

How to Sync My iGoogle to My Android

1. Log in to your iGoogle page. Add any widgets that you may want to use, such as Tasks, Google Calendar or Gmail. You can also add contacts to your Gtalk list on the left side of the page.

2. Boot your Android phone. Tap the Menu button, scroll down the list to the 'Accounts & Sync' section and tap it to open it. Push the 'Add Account' button and select the 'Google' account type. Tap the 'Next' button, then the 'Sign In' button. Enter the username and password you use for iGoogle. Push the 'Sign In' button, then tap 'Finish.'

3. Press and hold on a blank part of your home screen, then select the 'Widget' option to add a widget. Select any calendar widgets from the list on your theme. You can also add news and weather information. If you want to add a task list, Gtasks, Astrid and Taskos are all applications that can sync with the task list in Gmail.

4. Make a change to your calendar, Gmail, contact list or task list on your phone. Tap the 'Application' menu and press the 'Gmail' app to open it. Press the Menu button and tap the 'Refresh' option, which syncs the account. The change is now reflected in iGoogle as well as on your Android phone. You can also make changes to iGoogle and sync your phone to reflect them.

How to Make an Android Chat

Trillian

1. Tap the 'Market' icon on your Android home screen. Press the 'Search' button, and enter 'Trillian' as your query. Select the 'Trillian' search result, and tap 'Install,' then 'Accept & Download.'

2. Press the 'Home' button, and then tap the app drawer icon. Tap the 'Trillian' icon to launch the app.

3. Tap 'Add a New Account.'

4. Tap 'Register a New Account' if you do not have a Trillian account or enter your Trillian account details and tap 'Sign In.' Select a Trillian user name, and enter your email address; then tap 'Next.' Select a password for your Trillian account and set up your seurity question; then tap 'Next' to complete account registration.

5. Press the 'Menu' button, and then tap 'Accounts.'

6. Press the 'Menu' button and then tap 'Add Account.'

7. Tap the 'Accounts' drop-down menu and select the instant messaging protocol with which you want to use your Android to chat. Enter the user name and password associated with that account, and then tap 'Add.'

8. Add additional instant messaging accounts following the same process.

9. Press the 'Back' button to return to the 'Contacts' screen. Tap an online contact to initiate a chat with that person directly from your Android device.

IM+

10. Tap the 'Market' icon on your Android home screen. Press the 'Search' button and enter 'IM+' as your query. Select the 'IM+' search result and tap 'Install'; then 'Accept & Download.'

11. Press the 'Home' button and then tap the app drawer icon. Tap the 'IM+' icon to launch the app.

12. Tap the 'Add Account' button.

13. Tap the instant messaging service with which you want to use your Android to chat. Enter the user name and password associated with that account, and then tap 'Save.'

14. Add additional instant messaging accounts following the same process.

15. Tap 'Connect All' when you have finished adding accounts.

16. Press the 'Menu' button and tap 'Contacts' to view the contact list.

17. Tap a name in the contact list to initiate a chat with that user from your Android device.

Meebo IM

18. Tap the 'Market' icon on your Android home screen. Press the 'Search' button, and enter 'Meebo' as your query. Select the 'Meebo' search result and tap 'Install'; then 'Accept & Download.'

19. Press the 'Home' button and then tap the app drawer icon. Tap the 'Meebo' icon to launch the app.

20. Tap the 'Add' button to configure a new instant messaging account.

21. Tap the 'Accounts' drop-down menu, and select the instant messaging protocol you want to use on your Android to chat. Enter your user name and password, and then tap 'Sign On.'

22. Add additional instant messaging accounts using the same process.

23. Tap 'Sign on' when you have finished adding accounts to connect to the configured instant messaging protocols.

24. Tap a contact to initiate a chat with that user from your Android device.

How to Turn Off Unknown Sources for Android Phones

1. Tap the 'Applications' icon on the home screen of your Android phone, scroll to 'Settings,' and touch the icon or press the 'Menu' key on the phone and tap 'Settings.'

2. Touch 'Applications.'

3. Tap 'Unknown Sources' if it has a green check in the check box. Press the 'Home' key to return to the Android home screen.

Can I Delete Desktop.INI Files?

Deleting

To delete Desktop.INI files, browse to the desired file using Windows Explorer or My Computer, right click the file and then select 'Delete' from the menu that appears. You may wish to open the file beforehand and look for a line that starts with 'IconFile.' Any folders or files appearing after the equal sign on this line can also be safely deleted. Many Windows folders contain Desktop.INI files. Ensure that you are in the target folder before proceeding.

View System and Hidden Files

Desktop.INI files have the System and Hidden attributes enabled. They do not appear in the standard Windows Explorer or My Computer configuration. You must enable the viewing of both System and Hidden files before the Desktop.INI file can be deleted. In Windows 7 and Vista, open 'Appearance and Personalization', and then click 'Folder Options.' In Windows XP, select 'Folder Options' from the 'Tools' menu in Windows Explorer or My Computer. Click the 'View' tab and then uncheck the 'Hide protected operating system files' box. In Windows Vista and XP, select the 'Show hidden files and folders' radio button. In Windows 7, select the 'Show hidden files, folders, and drives' radio button.

Creating

To create a Desktop.INI file, first ensure that the folder it resides in has the System attribute enabled. Open the Command Prompt, and use the CD command to browse to the folder containing the target folder. Enter 'attrib +s

' and then press 'Enter.' Replace '

' with the name of the folder. Next, open Notepad and enter '[.ShellClassInfo]' on the first line. Enter the desired options on subsequent lines. For example, enter 'IconFile=

' to specify a custom icon for the folder. Replace '

' with the relative path to the icon file. Save the file as 'Desktop.INI' in the root of the target folder. Ensure that you select 'Unicode' next to 'Encoding' when saving.

Hiding

Consider hiding System and Hidden files from view, rather than deleting Desktop.INI files. Desktop.INI files are small text files and minimal disk space gains are made by deleting them. Additionally, it is good practice to hide files with these attributes, as inadvertent deletion of other System and Hidden files can result in major problems. In Windows 7 and Vista, open 'Appearance and Personalization', and then click 'Folder Options.' In Windows XP, select 'Folder Options' from the 'Tools' menu in Windows Explorer or My Computer. Click the 'View' tab and then check the 'Hide protected operating system files' box. In Windows Vista and XP, select the 'Do not show hidden files and folders' radio button. In Windows 7, select the 'Do not show hidden files, folders, and drives' radio button.

How to Link Up My Facebook Friends to My Android Phone

1. Open the 'Settings' menu on your Android phone. Scroll down and select 'Accounts & Sync.'

2. Tap 'Add an Account,' then select 'Facebook.'

3. Enter your Facebook username and password, then tap 'Login.'

4. Tap on the Facebook application in the 'Accounts' listing.

5. Tap the selection box next to 'Sync Contacts.' Tap 'Sync Now.'

How to Set a Playlist on the Home Screen on an Android

1. Tap and hold on the location on the home screen where you want the playlist to appear.

2. Touch 'Shortcuts' and tap 'Music playlist.'

3. Touch the playlist you want to add to the home screen.

How to Use Outlook With Android

Google Calendar Sync

1. Open a Web browser. Go to the Google Calendar Sync website (see Resources). Click on the Google Calendar Sync link to download. Click 'Save File' to save it to your computer.

2. Follow the installation instructions. Click 'I Agree' on the license agreement page. Click 'Install' to install. Google Calendar Sync opens automatically.

3. Type your Gmail email address and password. Click the radio button next to the syncing option you need.

4. Click 'Save.' Google Calendar Sync syncs Google Calendar with Microsoft Outlook.

GO Contact Sync

5. Open a Web browser. Go to the GO Contact Sync website (see Resources). Click the 'Download' link. Click 'Save' to save the file to your computer.

6. Follow the steps of the Go Contact Sync Set-up Wizard. Click 'I Agree' on the license page. Click 'Next.' Wait for the program to install.

7. Click 'Start' and click 'All Programs.' Double-click 'GO Contact Sync' to open the application.

8. Type your Gmail email and password. Check the boxes next to 'Merge Outlook Wins' and 'Outlook to Google Only.' Set the sync interval time.

9. Click 'Sync.' Your Outlook Contacts sync with Google Contacts.

How to Repair the Android Market Application

1. Press and hold the 'Power' button on your Android device. A Phone options menu will appear on the screen. Touch 'Reboot' to power the device off and on.

2. Test the Android Market application when the phone comes back on.

3. Open the Talk application in the application screen if the app is still having issues.

4. Press the 'Menu' button on the phone's main screen and touch 'Settings.'

5. Tap 'Applications' and select 'Manage applications.

6. Touch the 'All' tab and tap 'Market.' Touch 'Clear data' and 'Clear cache.' Repeat this process for Download Manager, IM, Google Apps, Google Mail and Google Talk.

7. Repeat Steps 1 and 2. If the Android Market is still having issues, you will need to do a factory reset. This reset will delete everything on the phone and reload the operating system from scratch. Emails and contacts synced to your Gmail account are automatically restored when you reactivate the phone. Back up any other data you want to save by moving it to a memory card or a computer.

8. Press the 'Menu' button on the main screen and touch 'Settings.'

9. Tap 'Privacy settings' and touch 'Factory data reset.'

How to Use Insulin to Build Muscle

1. Do a short carbohydrate depletion. Eliminate as many carbohydrates as possible during the day. Fiber, fruits and vegetables are fine, but no sugar or starches. The only exceptions to this rule are meals after a workout (protein shakes) and dinner. If you deprive yourself of carbohydrates, insulin sensitivity increases for a time. This will help you build more muscle. After a workout, have 50 to 100 g of carbohydrates and 30 to 60 g of protein within 2 hours. Sip on the shake, don't drink it all at once.

2. Do a 1- to 3-day carbohydrate depletion. This method uses a little longer carbohydrate depletion. It not only increases your insulin sensitivity for the next time you have carbs but also helps deplete your body of more stored sugar. For 1 to 3 days, eat as few carbs as possible, no more than 50 g per day (not including fiber). Keep your calories high, eating lots of protein, meat and dairy. After 1 to 3 days, finish off with a good workout to burn as much sugar as possible out of your body, then have a protein shake with 100 g of carbs. At this point, eat as many carbohydrates as you can during the next 24 hours. Also, keep your protein intake high for those 24 hours, but cut back on your fat intake.

3. Do a 1- to 2-week carbohydrate depletion. This is a little more extreme and more difficult to do. The same rules as above apply: 50 g of carbs per day (not including fiber). However, with this method you want to try to consume at least 2 g of protein for every pound of body weight. So, if you weigh 175 lb., you need to eat 350 g of protein ever day. This will help your body build muscle and will help you lean up too. Eat as much of your protein from food as possible; try to have no more than 1 protein shake, 2 at most, per day. Come off this 1- to 2-week diet the same way as above, but you can continue to consume extra carbohydrates for 2 to 3 days instead of just 1. Be careful, though. If you go too long on the high-carb diet, you will likely have a spillover effect and start storing some of it as fat. Two days is plenty, then go back on a moderate carb diet for 2 weeks before trying again.

Tips Tricks for Losing Weight Fast

Eat Less, Exercise More

If you want to lose weight fast, the best method is simply to eat less and exercise more. It may seem like a simple solution, but it is also the most effective component in losing weight. Try controlling your portions by filling your plate with a normal amount of food and then put a quarter of it back. If you get hungry later, you can eat it then. Try this for a couple days and then try doing it with half of your normal portion. In just a few days, you will be eating less and feeling satisfied.As for exercise, it just comes down to simple math. You have to burn more calories than you ingest. That means if you take in 2,000 calories each day, you have to find something to burn at least that many calories or else those extra calories get stored as fat in your body. One way to do this is to find a vigorous sport or hobby that you enjoy so you will want to exercise every day. For instance, if you enjoy tennis, try to play as often as possible so you will enjoy burning those calories.

Natural Diuretics

Natural diuretics are foods (usually herbs) that help your body rid itself of excess water. Many people who need to lose weight typically have excess fluids that their body is retaining and diuretics can shed those fluids quickly. Dandelion, juniper and ginger are three of the most popular natural diuretics and you can find them at your local whole foods store. Parsley, melons, asparagus and artichokes also have diuretic properties that help flush your body's excess fluids. Coffee, tea and soda are diuretics, but to a lesser degree.You can also follow a diet plan that reduces the amount of water that your body retains. Eating small amounts of breads, rice and other starchy carbohydrates contributes to a lower level of excess fluids in your body. Avoid salty and sugary foods, too, because these types of products tend to retain water. Be sure to drink plenty of water and unsweetened teas to help your body flush out fluids. A variety of fruits and vegetables also contributes to a healthy diuretic diet plan.

Detoxify Your Body

Detoxifying your body is like flushing out excess water, but it also cleanses your body of other toxins that are weighing you down. Before taking any detoxification products or starting a detox regimen, you need to stop smoking, quit drinking coffee and alcohol, and cut out saturated fats and sugar from your diet. Also, reduce as much stress as you can because stress releases hormones into your system. This can create toxins in your body and slow down a detoxification process.Detoxification programs typically follow a seven-day schedule. During the first two days, you should fast and only drink liquids like water, natural fruit juices and herbal teas. For the next five days, follow a healthy diet plan with plenty of fiber, fresh fruits and vegetables (beets, cabbage, seaweed, radishes, etc.) and plenty of water. In addition, taking hot showers or sweating in a sauna helps rid your body of toxins by eliminating them through perspiration.

How to Restore the MTP Protocol

1. Open the Start menu and type 'Command Prompt.'

2. Press 'Shift' and 'Enter' simultaneously to open the Command Prompt with administrative permissions.

3. Type 'cd %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\' and press 'Enter.'

4. Type 'wmplayer.exe /resetprotocols' and press 'Enter.' Windows Media Player will restore all installed communication protocols to their default settings.

How to Install VCM Files With VCMM

1. Download your VCM mod file. If it is in a ZIP archive, you can extract it to C:\Program fIles\vcmm\mods\vcm. If you installed the program to a custom location, replace 'C:\Program Files' with the path to your VCMM.

2. Open the 'Start' menu and type 'VCMM.' Click 'VCMM' to load the program.

3. Select your modification from the list, below the 'Car' or 'General' modification.

4. Double-click the name of the modification. General modifications are immediately applied, while Car modifications will bring up a list of vehicles. Select the vehicle that you want to apply it to from this list.

How to Remove Bloatware From the Evo With a Root App

1. Tap the 'Market' icon in the EVO's App Drawer to access the Android Market.

2. Download an application, such as 'Titanium Backup root,' 'SystemApk Manager' or 'System App Freezer & Remover,' that can access the root folders of your device.

3. Tap the icon in the EVO's App Drawer corresponding to the new application you downloaded to open it.

4. Navigate to the EVO's 'System' folder.

5. Browse the files to locate applications you want to delete. They should appear as APK and ODEX files. Some applications will have both types of files.

6. Press and hold your finger on the file to bring up menu options, and select 'Delete' to remove the application from your device.

How to Activate 3D Mode on Google Maps Vibrant

1. Turn on your Android phone or tablet and unlock the screen. Press the 'Home' button. Tap the application drawer. Tap 'Maps.'

2. Press the 'Search' button. Enter in your local city. Note that not all areas feature 3D maps, especially rural towns. Tap 'Go.'

3. Tap the 'Layer' button. Un-check 'Satellite' if it is enabled. Hold two fingers on the screen and spread them apart to zoom in. You may have to zoom in a long way before you begin to see 3D buildings.

4. Place two fingers on the screen and slide them down to move the perspective down and examine the buildings. Place two fingers on the screen and make a circular motion to rotate the perspective.

How to Get Free Caller Tunes

1. Navigate to Mytinyphone.com, a free ringtone website (see link in Resources).

2. Click the genre you want on the main page and search for the ringtone you want. When you find the ringtone you are looking for, click it. Select the carrier of your phone service. Type your cell phone number in the 'Enter Phone #' window.

3. Click 'Send.' The ringtone link will be sent to your phone in a text message. Get your cell phone and open the ringtone text message. Click the ringtone link in the text message. A new window will open to download the ringtone. Click 'Yes' to save and download the ringtone on your phone.

How to Track Blocked Call Phone Numbers

How to Convert Your Laptop to Your Android

1. Plug one end of the included USB cable to your Android smartphone, then connect the other end to an available USB port on your PC.

2. Slide down the notifications bar on your Android smartphone.

3. Tap the 'Turn USB Storage On' button. This activates your Android smartphone as a USB storage device on your PC. This storage space can be accessed via the Computer application or through Windows Explorer. You have successfully connected your laptop to your Android device.

How to use your iPhone

1. Tap 'Settings' on the iPhone home screen, and then tap 'General.'

2. Tap 'Restrictions.'

3. Tap 'Enable Restrictions.' Enter a four-digit passcode that you can use to to confirm your identity when accessing the Restrictions menu.

4. Tap the 'On' slider next to the app you want to restrict. It will change to 'Off,' indicating that the app is disabled.

5. Tap 'Location' to turn off location services altogether or for specific apps.

6. Tap 'Accounts' to select whether users of the phone can make changes to the email accounts set up on the iPhone.

7. Tap the 'On' next to In-App Purchases to toggle the ability to purchase items within an application. Touch 'Music & Podcasts' to allow (or disallow) music and podcasts containing explicit language.

8. Tap 'Music,' 'TV Shows' or 'Apps' to select an appropriate ratings limit for your child. You can restrict the iPhone from playing R-rated movies, or shows rated TV-MA, for example.

9. Toggle the ability to play multiplayer games or add friends in Game Center by tapping the slider next to those options.

10. Press the 'Home' button to exit the Settings menu when you are finished. The new settings are effective immediately.

How to Unlock an ATT Android Phone

1. Push the 'Home' button on your Android phone to go to the home screen, then press the 'Menu' button and tap 'Settings.' Tap 'Status' and scroll down to the IMEI number. Write down this number.

2. Call AT&T customer service at 800-331-0500 and ask the customer service representative for the unlock code for your phone. The agent may ask you for the phone's IMEI number that you wrote down in the preceding step.

3. Turn your phone off.

4. Remove the battery cover from the phone, then remove the AT&T SIM card from the device. On some Android phones, accessing the SIM card may require that you remove the battery.

5. Insert a SIM card from another mobile carrier into the phone. Re-install the battery if you had to remove it and close the back cover.

6. Power on your Android phone. When prompted for the unlock code, enter it in the provided field to unlock the phone. You may need to change the APN settings on your phone for it to work properly on the new cellular network. These settings differ depending on which mobile carrier you are using and where you are in the world.

How to Install Rar Game Files

1. Download WinRAR from the RARLAB website The free program can extract the files from any RAR file. RARLAB offers Windows, Mac and Linux versions of the WinRAR program, and has versions of the program available in multiple languages.

2. Navigate to the folder on your computer’s hard drive where the RAR file is stored. On Windows systems, downloaded files generally save into the “C:>Downloads” folder, while on Mac systems, downloads usually save to the desktop.

3. Right-click on the RAR in the folder and choose the “Extract All” option in the context menu that appears. When the “Extract” window pops up, choose the folder on your hard drive where you want to save the contents of the RAR file and click “Extract” again. If you do not set a new output folder, the individual files stored in the RAR file save into the same folder as the original RAR.

4. Double-click the “setup.exe” file that WinRAR extracted from the RAR game file. The installation wizard for the game launches on the screen. Follow the installation screens to install the RAR game onto your computer.

How to Connect an Android to Hidden SSID 22

1. Unlock your Android phone.

2. Touch 'Menu,' and then touch 'Settings.'

3. Tap 'Wireless & Networks.' This brings up the 'Wireless & Network Settings' menu.

4. Touch 'Wi-Fi Settings,' and then tap 'Add Wi-Fi Network.'

5. Type '22' into the 'Network SSID' field.

6. Touch the drop-down menu under 'Security,' and then tap the type of security that the network uses.

7. Type the password into the 'Password' field, and then touch 'Save.'

How to Get Google ID From an Android Emulator

1. Click the 'Settings' icon on the Android emulator's home screen.

2. Click the 'Accounts & Sync' option in the Settings menu.

3. Scroll down to the account labeled 'Google.' The email address listed beneath this heading is the Google ID being used with the emulator.

How to Play Your Comcast Voice Mail on an Android

1. Download the Comcast Xfinity Mobile application from the Android market. Tap the Android Market icon, and search for Xfinity Mobile. Touch the Xfinity Mobile application, then tap the 'Free' button and select 'OK' to download the app.

2. Open the Xfinity Mobile application on your Android device.

3. Tap the 'Agree' button to agree to the terms and conditions.

4. Sign into your Comcast account with your user ID or Comcast email and password.

5. Click the 'Sign In' button.

6. Tap the 'Inbox' and touch the 'Voice' tab.

7. Tap the voice mail to play the message.

How to Get Google Maps to Work on a Droid With the Froyo Update

1. Download and install a Terminal Emulator application from the Android Market (see Resources). Tap the 'Market' icon on your phone, search for 'Terminal Emulator' choose an emulator from the list and tap on the listing. Tap 'Install,' then accept the permissions to download and install the app. Some apps may have a charge that will apply to your mobile phone bill. Look before you install.

2. Open the application drawer and scroll down to the terminal emulator app. Tap the icon. Wait for the terminal emulator to open. Type 'su,' then press the 'Enter' button.

3. Type these lines, pressing 'Enter' after each line:mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /systemrm system/app/Maps.apk/system/bin/sh pm uninstall com.google.android.apps.mapsmount -o remount,ro -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /systemsync

4. Close the terminal application, then tap on the Market app again. Search for 'Google Maps' and tap on the listing. Tap 'Update,' then approve the permissions. Wait for the update to complete. If the update fails, reboot your phone and try again.

How to Open an Installed Launcher on Android

1. Press the 'Menu' key on the home screen of your Android device.

2. Touch 'Settings' and select 'Applications.'

3. Tap 'Manage applications' and tap the 'All' tab.

4. Locate the launcher you are using and tap it. Touch the 'Clear Defaults' button.

5. Press the 'Home' button and the device will display a list of available launchers.

6. Check the 'Use by Default for this Action' box and touch the launcher you want to use.

How to Install an Android Theme for a BlackBerry Curve 8520 From Your Desktop

1. Use your computer to navigate to a website that offers free Android themes. A quick online search can bring up many results, so be sure to check out multiple sites for different themes.

2. Download a theme of your choosing to your computer. Save it in a location where you will be able to easily locate it.

3. Connect your BlackBerry Curve 8520 to your computer. Use the USB cable the device came with to do this.

4. Wait for your computer to recognize that your smartphone is connected. Click the link that allows you to view files on the device when the small window appears.

5. Open a new window that accesses your computer's files. Locate the Android theme you saved to your computer.

6. Copy the theme by right clicking with your mouse and clicking 'Copy,' or press 'Ctrl' and 'C' on your keyboard. Press the 'Command' and 'C' keys on your keyboard if you are using a Mac.

7. Navigate to the folder that contains your BlackBerry's themes. Right click with your mouse and select 'Paste' or press the 'Ctrl' and 'V' keys on your keyboard to paste it into the folder. Press the 'Command' and 'V' keys if you are using a Mac.

8. Disconnect your USB cable from your computer and BlackBerry. Access the themes folder on your smartphone and select the new Android theme to set it to your device.

How to Install a HTC IME

1. Turn on your computer, and start your preferred Web browser, like Internet Explorer or Safari.

2. Navigate to the download page for the HTC IME. Download both files -- the app itself (HTC_IME.apk) and the configuration program (clicker.apk). Save both files to your computer desktop.

3. Turn on your phone and unlock the screen. Plug the USB cable into both your phone and your computer. Slide the notification bar down and tap 'USB' connection.' Tap 'USB Mass Storage Mode,' then 'OK.'

4. Switch to your computer. Windows users, click the 'Start' button, then click 'Computer' or 'My Computer.' Double-click the phone's microUSB drive. Mac OS X users, click the Finder icon (the blue face) and then click the phone's microUSB drive.

5. Click and drag both the IME and the clicker APK file into the microSD card window. Remove your phone from the USB cable.

6. Press the 'Home' button on your phone. Press the 'Menu' button and tap 'Settings.' Tap 'Applications.' Tap 'Unknown sources' if it isn't already checked.

7. Press the 'Home' button again. Tap the application drawer. Start your Android file browser.

8. Navigate to the root SD card folder. Tap the 'HTC_IME.apk' file. Tap 'Install.' Tap 'Install' again. Tap 'OK.' Repeat this process with the 'clicker.apk' file. Press the 'Home' button again. Press the 'Menu' button, then tap 'Settings.' Tap 'Language & Keyboard.' Tap the box next to 'HTC_IME mod.' Tap 'OK.'

9. Press the 'Home' button. Press the 'Search' button. Tap and hold the search box for one second until the popup menu appears. Tap 'Input Method.' Tap 'HTC_IME mod.'

Cool Things to Do With a Motorola i9

Security

The Motorola Stature features security options to protect and secure your phone data. Security features prevent others from looking at information on your phone if the device is ever lost or stolen. To enable the security features, press the 'Menu' button and scroll down to 'Security.' Select 'Phone Lock.' Choose to lock the phone at the present time or have the phone lock automatically on its own. You will need to select 'Unlock Phone' to access the phone in the future. This feature also is valuable to prevent your phone from dialing calls while lying in your pocket or purse. You can create a four-digit SIM pin to use to gain access to your phone. To enable this features, press 'Menu,' then select 'Security' and press 'SIM PIN.' With the exception of calling 911, you will not be permitted to make any phone calls while your device is locked.

Calling Features

Calling features such as call waiting, three-way calling and auto-answer are options on the Motorola i9. The call waiting feature allows you to continue to receive calls at the same time you are on the phone with a call. Three-way calling lets you communicate with two different callers on one phone conversation. The auto-answer feature enables the phone to automatically answer phone calls when a headset or Bluetooth earpiece is connected. This feature is useful when driving because it allows you to make and answer calls hands-free while operating your vehicle.

Games

Turn your phone into a gaming device by downloading mobile games. These games are available free from many websites, such as Mobilerated.com, Umnet.com and Mobiles24.com.

Other Features

Your phone can be used as a clock and a planner with included applications such as the alarm clock, stopwatch, timer and datebook. Each of these tools come preinstalled on the phone. The alarm clock, stopwatch and timer are located in the 'Games and Apps' section.

How to Sync a Google Android With Outlook Tasks

1. Download Google Calendar sync from the Google Calendar Web page (see the 'Resources' section of this article).

2. Click 'Save File' in the dialog box, and the downloaded file opens automatically.

3. Confirm you understand it is an executable (.exe) file, by clicking 'OK.'

4. Click 'I Agree' at the end of Google's 'Terms of Service' agreement.

5. Click 'Install' to finish the setup process. In the Google Calendar Sync window, enter your email and password, then choose your 'Sync Options.' Choose the time in the 'Sync every ... minutes' box, then click 'Save.'

6. Click the Google Calendar Sync icon in the system tray to sync between Outlook and Google Calendar.

7. Open the 'Google Calendar' app on the Google Android smart phone. Press 'Menu' and then select 'More' and 'My calendars.' The synced calendar from your Outlook file should show in the list. Now you can add tasks and events.

Is Google Maps Available for Kindle Fire?

1. Tap “Apps” and “Store,” and search for “File Explorer.” Tap the link to download and install a file manager, such as ES File Explorer, File Manager or AndroZip.

2. Launch the Web browser on your Kindle Fire, and visit the Google Code page to download the GoogleServicesFramework APK file (see Resources).

3. Visit the Android File Host site to download the GoogleLoginService APK file (see Resources).

4. Visit the APK4 site to download the Google Maps APK file (see Resources).

5. Slide the “Notification” bar down, and tap “More,” followed by “Device.” Tap “On” next to “Allow Installation of Applications from Unknown Sources.” Tap “OK” when the warning pops up.

6. Launch the file manager you installed from the Amazon Appstore, and tap “Download” to access the APK files you downloaded through your browser.

7. Tap the files in the following order to install them on your Kindle Fire: “GoogleServicesFramework.apk,” “GoogleLoginService.apk” and “Maps_6_14_3.apk.” Tap “Install” when prompted after tapping each file.

8. Tap “Home” and “Apps” to see all programs installed on your Kindle Fire. Tap “Maps” to launch Google Maps.

How to Unlock a Verizon LG

1. Write down your mobile device's internal information for reference. This information can be retrieved by removing the back panel of your phone and taking out the battery. You will see a list of unique identification numbers and/or serial numbers, either on the mobile device's battery or the back exterior facing of the phone.

2. Download the LG Manufacturer unlock software from the online Web address. When the page loads, fill out the personal information data forms to obtain the download link for your LG mobile device.

3. Click on the download link that will appear to extract the software's contents from your Internet browser. Once the software installation is complete, you should see the LG Unlocking software suite icon on your computer's desktop screen. Restart your computer to configure the new installation settings.

4. Turn your mobile device off. When your computer reboots, connect your Verizon LG USB adapter cable to the mobile device and your computer. Allow your computer to detect the connection. Open your LG Unlocking software suite by clicking on its icon on your desktop screen. When the LG Unlock portal screen appears, enter your login information in the data forms on the left panel of the screen. Press the 'Connect' button below the login data forms.

5. Choose your mobile device's comport, based on the unique identifiers you retrieved from the back of the mobile device. The identifiers should match the internal information generated by the server's connection to your computer and mobile device. Press the 'Unlock Phone' command. Once this command has been processed, the server will prompt you to 'Press and Hold the Mobile Device Power Button.' Hold the button down for approximately five seconds. Your mobile device screen will read, 'Sending First Loader.' The 'Loader OK' notification will appear shortly. Release the power button when the 'Loader OK' code appears. The unlocking process will now begin. Within one minute, you will receive the final indication that will read 'Unlocking Process Complete.'

How to Make Phone Calls From an Android Phone Using Wi

1. Go to the home screen and tap 'Wi-Fi Calling.' If it is not on the home screen, tap 'Applications' to locate it.

2. Tap the 'On/Off' toggle to turn it on. If you do not see the toggle, tap 'Wi-Fi Settings' instead.

3. Touch 'Turn on Wi-Fi.'

4. Select a connection from the list, then enter the password if it is a secured network.

5. Tap 'Connect,' then tap the 'Back' button.

6. Press the 'On/Off' toggle. Future calls are automatically placed through Wi-Fi until you are no longer in range of the signal.

How to Block Messages on an Android

1. Download a message-blocking application from the Android Marketplace. Your choices include Cold Shoulder from appbrain.com, chompSMS from chompsms.com or sms Blocker from android.com. Tap the 'Marketplace' icon on your Android, then search for the app and download it.

2. Open the blocking app by tapping its icon.

3. Block the number that is harassing you. In chompSMS, tap and hold the screen over a message from the number you want blocked. A menu appears; select 'Block.' In Cold Shoulder, type the number you want blocked into the 'Block New Number' field, then tap 'Add.' Choose the stock reply message, or enter a custom message. In smsBlocker, tap 'Block,' then 'Add New' and enter the number you want blocked.

7' MID Tablet Password Reset Instructions

1. Tap the 'Web' application icon on the tablet's home screen. Tap the address bar and navigate to google.com.

2. Tap the 'Sign in' button, followed by the 'Can't access your account?' option.

3. Type your Gmail email address in the space provided and tap the 'Submit' button.

4. Type the characters that appear in the CAPTCHA image in the space provided and tap the 'Continue' button.

5. Tap the 'Answer my security question' option and enter the answer to the security code in the space provided.

6. Tap the 'Continue' button. Enter your new password in the spaces provided and tap the 'Reset Password' button to reset your password.

How to Set Up a Cell Phone Voice Mail

1. Get creative. Your voice mail requires a recording of your name, a message that you will get back to the caller and thank them for calling. So, jot down a 30-second announcement or 'script.' When you get to the step to record your message, you will be ready to leave a clear succinct recording, not a tongue-tide, goofy, incomprehensible garble. The service is going also ask for a four to 10-digit pass code. You might as well think of that now too. Keep the code simple and easy to remember.

2. Press and hold the key on your key button pad that represents your cell phone company's voice mail service. Hold the key down until the display says connecting or dialing. Listen for your voice mail service recording and follow the directions.

3. Wait for the recorded instructions to tell you when to enter your four to 10-digit pass code and enter it.

4. Listen for the signal for the 10-second recording of your name and record your name. Right after your leave your name the recording will ask for your personal 30-second message. Read your script clearly and timely. Try not to rush the message; 30 seconds is plenty of time.

5. Determine if you want the pass code on or off for security access to your voice mail. If you do, now is the opportunity to program your cell phone. Push the key on your key button pad that tells your cell phone company 'Yes' pass code activated. Otherwise press the key that says 'No.'

How to Install APK With ADV

1. Place the APK file you want to install in the android\tandroid-sdk\tools folder on your computer.

2. Press the 'Menu' button on the home scree of your Android device.

3. Touch 'Settings' and tap 'Applications.'

4. Choose 'Development' and check the box titled 'USB Debugging.'

5. Connect the Android device to the computer running the Android SDK using the USB cable that came with the device.

6. Open the Android SDK and launch the ADB tool.

7. Browse to the Android\Tools folder and type 'adb install' followed by the name of the file.

How to Run EXE on Windows Mobile

1. Download the software directly to the desktop of your personal computer.

2. Turn the Smartphone on and connect it to your PC either by USB or Bluetooth. Begin the 'ActiveSync' process (Windows XP) or open the Windows Mobile Device Center (Windows Vista/Windows 7) with your Smartphone.

3. Double-click on the installation file on the desktop to install the required files to your computer. Within the ActiveSync or the Windows Mobile Device Center, copy the installed files to your cell phone. You may be asked where you want to copy the files if you have a memory card installed on your Smartphone: Select 'Device' to install the files on your Smartphone, or select 'Storage Card' to install the files on the memory card. Wait while the files transfer.

4. Find the software by browsing your 'Start Menu' on your Smartphone. Click the new software to use it for the first time.

How to Remove the Generic Downloader Virus

Delete Infected Processes

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete.

2. Click on the 'Task Manager,' and the click on the 'Processes' tab.

3. End all of the processes listed under the 'Stop Generic Processes' header at the link below. To end a process, simply right-click on it and then select 'End Process.'

Delete Infected DLL Files

4. Click on the 'Start' menu.

5. Click on 'Run.'

6. Type 'cmd' (without the quotation marks) into the open box and click 'OK.' The Command Prompt will open.

7. Type the following into the Command Prompt and press ENTER. Note that 'SampleDLLName' should be replaced with the name listed under the 'Get rid of Trojan Generic DLLs' header at the link below.'regsvr32 /u SampleDLLName.dll'

Delete Infected Files

8. Click on the 'Start' menu.

9. Click on 'Search Files and Folders.'

10. Search for and delete the files listed under the 'Delete Trojan Generic Files' header at the link below. To delete a file, simply right-click on it and select 'Delete.'

Delete Infected Registry Keys

11. Click on the 'Start' menu.

12. Click on 'Run.'

13. Type 'regedit' (without the quotation marks) into the open box and click 'OK.' The Registry Editor window will open.

14. Locate the registry keys listed under the 'Remove Trojan Generic registry keys' header at the link below and delete them. The registry keys can be found in the left pane of the Registry Editor and they can be deleted by right-clicking on them and selecting 'Delete.'

How to Set Up Tethering on an Android Phone in Nebraska

1. Launch the Android Market on your Nebraska Android phone. An active data connection is required to launch it.

2. Search for a tethering application to use for your phone. Several applications are available including Tether and PdaNet.

3. Install the tethering application on your phone. An icon for the application is added to your phone when the download completes.

4. Access the website indicated in the application's description in the Android Market.

5. Review the information presented about the application on the site. Download the appropriate drivers for your computer from the site. An icon for the application is added to your desktop when the download completes.

6. Touch 'Settings' on your phone, then touch 'Applications.' Touch 'Development' and check the 'USB Debugging' option.

7. Connect the Android phone to the computer. A USB cable is included with the phone's packaging to establish the connection.

8. Touch the tethering application's icon on the phone. Wait for the application to prompt you to start the application on the computer.

9. Launch the tethering application on the computer and wait for the Internet connection to be established. When connected, a message is displayed in the application's status screen on your computer.

How to Use an Android Phone to Control Your Whole Home Audio System

1. Locate and download the app associated with your whole home music system. For systems like the Logitech Squeezebox and the Sonos system, download the applications from the Android Market. Launch the 'Market' app from your phone and tap the magnifying glass to open the search bar. Search for the name of your music system to find the app. Note that some systems might not be in the Market, like the RedEye system. Visit the manufacturer's page from your phone to download the app.

2. Connect your phone to the Wi-Fi network at your house. Press the 'Home' button and then press 'Menu.' Tap 'Settings' on the touch screen. Press 'Wireless and Network' and then 'Wi-Fi Settings.' Tap 'Turn Wi-Fi On' and then touch the name of your Wi-Fi network in the list that appears at the bottom. If prompted, enter the password for your network.

3. Open the controller app on your Android phone. Follow the instructions on the screen to add your phone to your home audio system. For example, with the Logitech Squeezbox you need to enter your username and password. With the Sonos system you need to press and hold the 'Connect' button on the Sonos device. With the RedEye system, if the app doesn't auto-discover the system, you can specify the IP address of the RedEye device on your Wi-Fi network.

How Do I Copy Pictures From Facebook?

Saving a Photo from Facebook

Saving a photo from Facebook is a more direct way of copying a photo, and it is the strategy typically used. When you see a friend's photo that you would like to save, click on it to ensure it is in its largest form. Facebook usually shows a smaller version of the photo, or a thumbnail, so if you want the larger version, you will need to click on it to enlarge it.To save it, right-click the photo and select 'Save Image As' or 'Save Picture As' from the context menu. Choose a location for the picture to save on your hard drive and give the photo a name. Click 'Save' to conclude the process.

Copying a Photo from Facebook

Copying a Facebook photo is practically the same as saving it. The main difference is that copying it allows you to directly paste it into another document or onto your computer's hard drive without renaming it during the save process.Right-click the photo you wish to copy and select 'Copy Image' or 'Copy' from the context menu. Go to a Microsoft Word document or a blank document created in image editing software and right-click on a blank area of the document. Choose 'Paste' from the context menu. The copied photo will paste into the document as an image, at which point, you will need to save the document to save the photo.

Third-Party Software With Facebook Integration

Another strategy for copying and downloading Facebook photos is to install a third-party software application, such as Fotobounce. If you choose to install this free third-party program, download it from the original site (see Resources), as you will be required to use your Facebook account information. After it is installed, Fotobounce provides instant access to your friend's photo albums. Follow the in-program steps to save, copy or download any photo to your computer.

How to Unzip a JAR File

1. Download and install WinRAR (see Resources). This program is free to use for as long as you wish, thought some extra features are locked unless you buy the complete version. The free version is enough to decompress JAR.

2. Try out TurboZip (see Resources). This program is free to use for 20 days, but then you'll need to pay $50 to continue using it. The program has extra features such as the ability to preview files inside your JAR archive before you open it.

3. Use the program BitZipper (see Resources). This program is free to use for for a month before you'll need to buy the full version. Bitzipper lets you unlock multiple JAR archives at once.

How to Convert JAR to J2ME

1. Download and install WinRAR, which is listed in the Resources section below. Right-click on the JAR file in the folder where it's stored on your computer. Select 'Extract here.' The J2ME application appears in the same folder. WinRAR is free to use.

2. Download and install Bitzipper, which is listed in the Resources section below. Double-click the JAR file you want. Click and drag the J2ME application files to your computer's desktop to decompress and convert them. Bitzipper is free to try over a 30 day trial.

3. Download and install WinZIP, located on the WinRAR website listed in the Resources section below. Click the 'Open' option from the menu and select the JAR file. Click and drag the J2ME application data to your computer's desktop to convert. Winzip has a free evaluation version.

How to Back Up Data on a Sony Vaio

Backing Up Data on an External Hard Drive

1. Purchase an external hard drive with at least 100 gigabytes (gb) of storage space at your local electronics store or online. These drives have become less and less expensive in recent years, and can store a ton of data. Also, for ease of use make sure that it is a USB drive, meaning that it can connect to your Sony Vaio using a USB cable.

2. Remove the external drive from its packaging and connect the power and USB cables to it. Plug the power cable into the wall and plug the USB cable into your Sony Vaio. If the drive has a power button, press it. Your Sony Vaio should recognize the external storage device once it is turned on.

3. Click on 'My Computer' and double-click on the removable drive's icon. A blank window should open. Drag and drop all the important data from your Sony Vaio into that blank window.

4. Wait for the data transfer to complete; it could take quite a few minutes depending on how much data you are transferring. When it is done, disconnect the hard drive and store it somewhere safe. Repeat the data backup procedure periodically so that your newer data is consistently backed up.

Backing Up with an Online Data Service

5. Choose an online data backup service. You can view several options through the link in the Resources section below. Be aware that most services require that you subscribe and pay a yearly subscription fee.

6. Register with the service that you have chosen.

7. Follow the instructions they will provide for uploading the data from your Sony Vaio to their secure data backup servers.