Updated February 10, 2017 Troubleshooting Locate the Hold switch, typically at the top of the device. Ensure that the switch is not in the hold position. Remove the headphones and plug them back in, making sure the socket fits securely in the headphone jack. To test the headphones, play a song in iTunes and connect the headphones to the computer. If no sound plays on the headphones, replace them. Check the volume settings....
Microsoft’s Windows Media Player is a free piece of software for all Windows users, allowing the browsing and playing of a variety of audio and video formats. The player includes the capability to copy or “rip” music from CDs, creating digital copies of music that can be accessed even when the CD is not in the computer. If your copy of Windows Media Player is not correctly ripping CDs, there are several troubleshooting steps that you can take....
The lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that are used by the CoolPix cameras are not fully charged when they are shipped from the factory. Before first use, the battery needs to be fully charged in an appropriate Nikon charger. Be certain the charger unit you have is the correct charger for your particular battery. The charger unit is malfunctioning if the charge lamp flickers and the charger unit is in an environment that is within its operating temperature range....
Known for their gaming capabilities, Alienware computers come standard with the latest processors and graphics cards. Due to the quality of Alienware hardware, software problems are the most likely cause of computer freezes. However, some noteworthy hardware issues with Alienware computers also can freeze your system. To check for rogue processes, you open Task Manager by pressing “CTRL,” “ALT” and “DEL” on your keyboard. In Windows Vista and Windows 7, you’ll need to click on “Start Task Manager” on the screen that appears....
As smartphones evolve, manufacturers include more and more gadgets and features. One feature in these devices is the inclusion of a GPS-based tracking system, allowing the phone to calculate its position to within a few meters at any time. This feature allows a smartphone to function like a GPS navigator, and offers a host of advantages, though the feature also has costs. Writer Bio
In an age of smartphones and tablet computers, CB radios might seem as quaint as the bell-bottom jeans and polyester disco suits that shared their 1970s heyday. In truth, they remain a useful automotive accessory. Handheld walkie-talkie-style CBs are convenient and easy to use, while conventional car-mounted units offer superior range and typically offer more features at any given price point. A CB of either type provides a combination of entertainment, security and inexpensive communications....
Fractional distillation is a method used in separating volatile (having a tendency to vaporize) liquids. Fractional distillation has been used traditionally in the separation of mixtures and purification of solvents, chemicals and other naturally occurring material. Fractional distillation has found widespread use in oil refineries, where it is used in separating constituents of oil into its basic components, which can then be sold as petroleum, crude oil, spirit and other industrial products....
Ad hoc networks are wireless connections between two or more computers and/or wireless devices (such as a Wi-Fi enabled smart phone or tablet computer). A typical wireless network is based on a wireless router or access point that connects to the wired network and/or Internet. An ad hoc network bypasses the need for a router by connecting the computers directly to each other using their wireless network adapters. Writer Bio
It is essential that you manage the power options of your laptop. Windows operating systems give you many options to manage your laptop’s power settings. You can set power options to a pre-configured Windows settings, or customize your settings according to your needs. Depending on your operating system, your choices may be: Hibernate, Sleep or various custom settings. You can also specify these settings for times when your laptop is on battery or is plugged in and using AC power....
Deleting a photo album on Facebook can be managed from your list of albums on your profile. Deleting an album will delete the album itself as well as every image inside it, and neither the album nor the images can be restored. There are also limitations as to what kind of album you can delete; images in these albums will have to be deleted individually. Writer Bio
Today’s computer buyer has such a wide array of options, it’s almost hard to believe that until very recently the choice was simple for most people: a desktop or laptop. However, with the popular adoption of netbooks and touchscreen tablets, there’s a computer with a form factor for everyone. Whether you want massive screen real estate, high-powered processors, great industrial design or the ability to check your email while you walk down the street, there’s a computer for you....
VelocityHD is a post-production, high definition video editing system. It supports 1080i, 1080PsF and 720p HD formats, flexible input and output choices, and work completed with it can be exported to most common file types.
While Skype has many features available to users, it’s limited in its ability to add special effects to a user’s webcam. Adding webcam effects is just one of the many ways users can entertain each other and spice up their Skype chats. Both the Mac and PC versions of Skype let users add webcam effects via third-party software. Writer Bio
Along with the air temperature and wind speed, the atmospheric pressure is a key measurement used by meteorologists for forecasting the weather. Because the instrument used to make this measurement is a barometer, the reading is also called barometric pressure. Changes in barometric pressure result from changing conditions in our atmosphere. Changes in the atmosphere are what causes changes in the weather, so tracking the barometric pressure helps scientists predict local weather....
While most iPod dock systems have a shoe that fits the full-size iPod and iPhone, the connector and hardware are also compatible with the iPod Nano, the full-size iPod’s plucky younger brother. The iPod Nano is too small to sit comfortable in a dock meant for a full-size iPod, so you’ll need an adapter. The following stereo systems cover a range of different docking station styles, meant for different listening situations....
The iTunes “Revert” button provides a convenient way to either reject or accept changes made to your Apple device. After syncing, iTunes goes to work making whatever changes you want made. At any time, you can take a step back and restore the device to a previous state using this tool.
Deletion of Internet browsing history can be accomplished at various levels, but one way involves clearing the history of every website visited and web search made by the computer on every browser used. Another way, erasing restore points, leaves zero traces of a user’s Internet history inside the computer as the computer will have no reason to recover and save the data. This second process, while slightly drawn out, can assure the user that no one will be able to backtrack through her personal information at a later date....
AT&T currently offers three different models of DSL modems for use with its DSL Internet service. Which of these models is the best for you will depend upon your needs: what features you are looking for, whether you have or want to provide your own wireless router, and how much you would like to spend. Writer Bio
PayPal is a popular low-cost payment gateway system for small to large businesses. Merchants can depend on PayPal to process credit cards online and offline for customers. PayPal provides a merchant with links and graphical buttons to purchase an item, accept donations, start a subscription on a website or in emails. With an integrated shopping cart, business owners with a Web presence can leave the intricate details of a customer checkout experience to the PayPal experts....
Simple Search Firmware updates for the iPhone end in the file extension .ipsw, so the first tactic you can try to quickly locate the files is to click the Start button, enter “ipsw” in the search box and press “Enter.” If your search is configured to search only indexed locations however, it may not locate the updates. File System Search Party Depending on your operating system, the file can be stored in different locations....
