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How to Troubleshoot a Pentax Digital Camera

Troubleshooting digital cameras such as a Pentax requires a methodical approach. Testing each camera function separately should allow you to identify the problem. Digital cameras also have a significant amount of electronics and circuitry that may require more specialized servicing.

How to Convert 2.1 Into 7.1 Surround Sound

With today's technological advances in the world of home theater, we have progressed from stereo, 2-channel audio to fully high-definition 7.1 channel surround sound. 7.1 channel surround sound is a step up from the long-time 5.1 channel audio standard as it adds two additional speakers, surround ba

How to Connect a DVR to a Surround Sound TV

A digital video recorder (DVR) must be connected between two audio/video (AV) components, including a surround sound TV, to record and play back television programming. A TV source signal, such as a satellite receiver or cable box, sends programming to the DVR for recording. The DVR then passes the

Best iPad PDF Readers

For sure you may have encountered iBooks and have taken advantage of it for your Portable Document Format files. The Apple app is a wonder all its own, though certain quirks do exist. However, other ...

PAYG phones - Decide your own bills

PAYG phones are the mobile handsets that bring flexibility and affordability at the same time. Mobile users just love these handsets.

How to Position an AMC-4 Satellite Dish Using a Compass

To get a strong signal and clear reception of television and radio channels broadcast from the AMC-4 satellite, you will need to position your satellite dish correctly. Getting the alignment wrong by even a few degrees can prevent you from receiving the AMC-4 satellite signal. The AMC-4 satellite is

How To Find Free Ringtones

Everyone seems to have a phone these days and if you are like a lot of people, that means you love customizing your phone.

The Most Common Hearing Aids Types

Hearing aids types have evolved over time due to advancement in technology. The size and components are getting smaller, and the sound amplifications on an upward trend. In addition, children with hearing loss have an ...

Zenith Learning Remote Instructions

Remote controls are used to ease the use of controlling all of the components in a home entertainment center. Unfortunately, each device comes with a separate remote, which can cause clutter and confusion. The Zenith Learning Remote allows users to eliminate the clutter of so many remote controls by

How to Program a Cablevision Remote to a TV

With the Cablevision remote, you can control all the necessary components of your home entertainment system on one remote. This eleiminates the need to fumble around with a different remote for each piece of equipment. Program your remote to your TV using a three-digit code programming method. Once

New DVD Releases

Let's take a look at this weeks new movies on video and DVD, along with a few additional releases of interest, and take a sneak peek at next week's movies on video/DVD.

Latest digital camera from Sony

If you are a camera fiend that has a penchant for Sony digital models a new photo has leaked of a coming Sony digital camera.

How to Use a Hoya Circular Polarizer

Edwin Land, founder of the Polaroid Corporation, is best known for instant cameras. However, as a scientist, he developed a way to manufacture filter material that would block polarized light, and the Polaroid name was based on this invention. Uses for the material include sunglasses and LCDs. Elimi

How to Install a Philips Keychain Digital Camera

The Phillips Keychain digital camera is one of the smallest digital cameras in the world. As such, it's perfect for having a camera with you wherever you go, or if you need to take a picture inconspicuously. In order to retrieve any pictures you take with the camera, you will need to install it onto

Different Kinds of Subwoofers

For anyone looking to build a home theater, a subwoofer is an essential component. By providing extra bass and a theater-like physical rumble, subwoofers create a more enveloping sound experience.

How to Charge Camera Batteries

There are number of different ways to charge a camera battery. Depending on the make or model you will usually have more than one option. While some cameras simply rely on alkaline batteries for their energy, others have a wider range of external battery kits, power leads, USB cables and camera dock