Thursday, April 23, 2009

.::NOKIA::. TIPS & TRICKS


These Nokia codes will work on most Nokia Mobile Phones,


*3370# Activate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) - Your phone uses the best sound quality but talk time is reduced my approx. 5%

#3370# Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR)

*4720# Activate Half Rate Codec - Your phone uses a lower quality sound but you should gain approx 30% more Talk Time

#4720# Deactivate Half Rate Codec.

*#0000# Displays your phones software version, 1st Line : Software Version, 2nd Line : Software Release Date, 3rd Line : Compression Type.

*#9999# Phones software version if *#0000# does not work.

*#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number).

#pw+1234567890+1# Provider Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols).

#pw+1234567890+2# Network Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols).

#pw+1234567890+3# Country Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols).

#pw+1234567890+4# SIM Card Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols).

*#147# (vodafone) this lets you know who called you last.

*#1471# Last call (Only vodofone).

*#21# Allows you to check the number that "All Calls" are diverted to.

*#2640# Displays security code in use.

*#30# Lets you see the private number.

*#43# Allows you to check the "Call Waiting" status of your phone.

*#61# Allows you to check the number that "On No Reply" calls are diverted to.

*#62# Allows you to check the number that "Divert If Unreachable (no service)" calls are diverted to.

*#67# Allows you to check the number that "On Busy Calls" are diverted to.

*#67705646# Removes operator logo on 3310 & 3330.

*#73# Reset phone timers and game scores.

*#746025625# Displays the SIM Clock status, if your phone supports this power saving feature "SIM Clock Stop Allowed", it means you will get the best standby time possible.

*#7760# Manufactures code.

*#7780# Restore factory settings.

*#8110# Software version for the nokia 8110.

*#92702689# Displays - 1.Serial Number, 2.Date Made, 3.Purchase Date, 4.Date of last repair (0000 for no repairs), 5.Transfer User Data. To exit this mode you need to switch your phone off then on again.

*#94870345123456789# Deactivate the PWM-Mem.

**21*number# Turn on "All Calls" diverting to the phone number entered.

**61*number# Turn on "No Reply" diverting to the phone number entered.

**67*number# Turn on "On Busy" diverting to the phone number entered.

12345 This is the default security code.

press and hold # Lets you switch between lines

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Sony Ericson Tricks


K750 Tips and Tricks:

Standby Screen:
*#0000# - Reset language back to english

>*<<*<* (>= move joystick right, <=vice versa *=press * key) --> Service Menu

Hold # --> Silent mode

* , right key --> Lock keypad

+ or - while clock is active -->Highlight clock

+ or - in standby --> view phone info

Left joystick --> Write message (default)

Up joystick --> Media player (default)

Down Joystick --> Contacts (default)

Right joystick --> create custom shortcut if not already set

Press any no. then # -->Brings up call from SIM list

Menus:

C --> delete selected item

+ or - --> increase volume if media is playing

Hold back button--> return to stand by

Settings>Calls>Time & cost>Messages counter --> Number of sent messages

Settings>Calls>Time & cost>Data counter --> Sent/Recived Data counter

Menu Shortcuts:
1 --> Play now
2 --> Internet services
3 --> Entertainment*
4 --> Camera
5 --> Messaging*
6 --> Media Player
7 --> File Manager*
8 --> Contacts
9 --> Radio
* --> Calls
0 --> Organizer*
# --> Settings*

Camera:
1 ---> picture size
4 --> Macro mode
7 --> night mode
* --> light
up or down --> switch video/stills
+ or - --> adjusts brightness

The Light will flash brighter once the picture is taken.

Taking pictures in full res. or with effects may cause it to lag.

Receiving call:
+ or - or # --> mute ringtone
Hold + or - ---> reject call

Media player:
Silent turned on, media still plays with sound
Fullscreen video--> More>Fullscreen
Settings>General>Music Button --> Change Media button function

Radio/Media player
> --> next track
< --> previous track
^ --> pause
+/- --> adjust volume
hold + --> previous track
hold - --> next track
hold > or < --> to scroll back forward media
* and then "lock keys" to lock whilst playing (still able to use +/- to navigate).

Pause video>menu>capture frame -->Capture Video Frame (saved in pic folder must be done in media player).

Press down when u are playing a movie in the mediaplayer and it will go in slow motion.

Radio:
# --> Allows you to type in the radio station instead of scrolling through.

Memory:
Be sure to format a blank memory card via the phone before use.
Filemanger>More>Format
Check overall memory--> Filemanager>more>memory status

During Call:
Hold C -->mute/unmute

Misc.:
If you run out of SMS memory --> Remove your sent messages, without needing to delete inbox messages.
Hold + Or - in input text screens --> Highlight text
Creating contact pictures --> Zoom in on the face and save as large. Did not try saving as small or other size, so dont know how it will appear.
Quick Bluetooth --> Assign one of the Navigation key shortcuts to bluetooth "Turn on". This way, whenever you press up for example, bluetooth turns on/off.
Quick Add Number --> Type in number then goto "Other" > Save nr. > New contact.
USB Charger takes longer than Wall Charger. The USB charger also doesn't fully charge the phone.
Find out firmware --> Access service menu (see above) then goto service info>software info and it should be on the top line.

Text Files:
Handling .*** files:
* *** files are saved in web pages\save_pages folder.
* You can create .*** files with a windows Notepad or any word processing file and then send the file via USB to the folder mentioned above.
* I've noticed that if a Nokia sends me a *** file, when its opened the first letter of the message appears only. It appears that the text message body is saved in the filename, therefore, a long filename will not appear. Thus to view the message, after it has been save in the saved pages folder, view it's information, and the message will be seen in full. I have experienced this with one user, I'm not sure if the user deliberately types the message in the filename field or if thats how nokia works.
* Another way of creating text files is by using word and savnig them as a web page(htm). This is useful if you are using foreign characters, as they will sometimes not appear if saved as .***.

K700 Tips and Tricks:


Standby Screen:
*#0000# - Reset language back to english
>*<<*<* (>= move joystick right, <=vice versa *=press * key) --> Service

Menu
Hold # or c --> Toggle silent mode
More --> Quick options
+ Or - --> Phone Status
+ Or - when clock is showing --> Turns on backlight
Pressing # and * --> Brings up screen saver
Pressing 7 and 9 -->brings up 9p
*#06# --> Brings up IMEI No.
More>Shortcuts --> To change joystick shortcuts
+ Or - Then [Number] --> Quick set volume level e.g. +8 to set at 8.

Menus:
Press letter in address book--> Goto name beggining with that letter.
Hold down number --> Will take you to the contact with that speed dial in address book.
You can use keypad for fast navigation.

Camera:
1 --> Toggles Picture size
2 --> Toggles Nightmode
3 --> Toggles Special Effects
4 --> Toggles Self Timer (not in vid)
5 --> Toggles Flashlight
Joystick Up Or Down --> Toggles Zoom
-video mode: 176 - 2x zoom - 128 - 2x 4x zoom
-pic mode: 320 - 2x zoom - 160 - 2x 4x zoom
Put phone in silent --> Mutes camera noise (only on some phones)
Hold * and move joystick down --> Lowers brightness
Hold 0 and move joystick up-->Increases brightness
Use binoculars> Get more than 4x Zoom
Press C after photo taken --> Delete w/o the need to browse through the folders.

Media player:
+ Or - during radio and locked --> Changes radio station when phone is locked.
1 --> Shows estimated time left (seconds)
2 --> Turns it back to normal time view (seconds already past).
Hold + Or - --> Next Track
Use folders --> Organise music e.g. rock and/or get rid of ringtones (create music folder).
*>More -->Can lock keys w/o minimizing.

Misc.:
Find out firmware --> Access service menu (see above) then goto service info>software info and it should be on the top line
Supports Animated wallpapers
Joystick can be customised, ALL four directions.
Settings> display> light> automatic --> Turn the screensaver clock on.
Left softkey when playing slide show -->Pauses slide show.
Create New Bookmark >Name: Sms >URL: sms: >Save >Set Bookmark as Homepage --> Set online Key for SMS.
Name: Email >URL: mailto: --> Same as above but for email.
Hold * >get p- used for skipping voice automated phones e.g. instead of phoning 603123456 then pressing 32 to goto thoes options dial 603123456p3p2.
Send *** file to others folder>send via mms -->Can read *** files.
More when viewing picture --> photo editor (only avliable on 160*120 sized pics).
Photo editor> + Or - --> Effects (ripple, emboss etc).
When replying to ***>More > Add Item > Original Message --> Include original message.
When recieveing a call> - Or + --> Will stop both the vibrate and the ringtone but it will not reject the call.
During call press + then - --> Increases volume to max.
Hidden smilies (in sms):
:-x --> Hidden Kiss Smiley.
:-] --> widesmile
:-[ --> widefrown
[:] --> Robot

T And Z Series Tips and Tricks:

Standby Screen:
*#0000# - Reset language back to english
>*<<*<* (>= move joystick right, <=vice versa *=press * key) --> Service Menu
< --> leads to the first item on shortcut list
Holding down corresponding number on the keypad --> Will lead you to the corresponding name in your address book. ie: holding down #5 will lead to letter "j" on your book.
# --> Brings up screen saver.
More>Post --> Can post notes.
+ Or - --> Phone Status
Press # then no. --> Goes to no.'s contact on sim.
Hold < --> SMS Popup.
Hold C --> Silent mode

Menus:
Hold back --> Returns to standby screen

Contact edit:
*1 -> cut
*2 -> copy
*3 -> paste

Camera:
1 --> Toggles Picture Size
2 --> Toggles Nightmode
3 --> Toggles Special Effects
4 --> Self Timer
Up Or Down --> Adjusts Brightness

Misc.:
On the calendar, you can set your phone to switch profiles at a given date and time using the autoswitch option.
Put frequent text recipients as an individual group. ie group:"john" members: john -->Quick SMS Recipients.
P Series Tips and Tricks:

Flip Closed then Jog-Up * Jog-Down Jog-Down * Jog-Down * --> Service menu.

Goto the Control Panel > Connections > Internet Accounts > Other tab >Preferred mode to GSM only --> Increase Battery Life.

File manager> open image> choose the folder that the pics are in> check the pictures you want to hide> click on file> properties> check the hidden box --> Hide Pictures.

If you ever find your icons (apps residing in memory stick) missing out all a sudden, don't reset you phone but simply reload your memory stick.

*#06# --> Shows IMEI No.

Flip Closed then jog dial down * * jog dial down --> Network Lock Menu. Becarfull o not mess around in this setting as you could end up permanently locking your phone!
You can have animated gifs for fliped closed wallpaper.
Hold C --> Silent Mode
**61*VoicemailNumber*11*delay#[SEND] --> Diverts unanswered calls to voicemail after a set delay The delay can be anything from 5-30 seconds. Your VoicemailNumber must be your actual voicemail box. Not the short code i.e 121 for example **61*+44123456*11*30# will divert to +44123456 after 30 seconds.

Battery Tap the battery icon in the bottom right and click Settings. Click on the Screen tab and set the Screen saver to None. Click on the Power tab. Set the Light to Auto, Light (car) to Off. Set Power save to either Clock or Blank and Activate after 2-3 minutes. --> Increase Battery Life
View SMS> edit> Show subject --> See more sms in one page.
Flip Closed> Hold Options key --> Go straigt to applications menu.
If you open the flip during a call, the speakerphone function is activated. This lets you continue the conversation while using other functions of the phone.

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15 Coolest Firefox Tricks Ever


Everybody’s favorite open-source browser, Firefox, is great right out of the box. And by adding some of the awesome extensions available out there, the browser just gets better and better.

But look under the hood, and there are a bunch of hidden (and some not-so-secret) tips and tricks available that will crank Firefox up and pimp your browser. Make it faster, cooler, more efficient. Get to be a Jedi master with the following cool Firefox tricks.

1) More screen space. Make your icons small. Go to View - Toolbars - Customize and check the “Use small icons” box.

2) Smart keywords. If there’s a search you use a lot (let’s say IMDB.com’s people search), this is an awesome tool that not many people use. Right-click on the search box, select “Add a Keyword for this search”, give the keyword a name and an easy-to-type and easy-to-remember shortcut name (let’s say “actor”) and save it. Now, when you want to do an actor search, go to Firefox’s address bar, type “actor” and the name of the actor and press return. Instant search! You can do this with any search box.

3) Keyboard shortcuts. This is where you become a real Jedi. It just takes a little while to learn these, but once you do, your browsing will be super fast. Here are some of the most common (and my personal favs):

* Spacebar (page down)
* Shift-Spacebar (page up)
* Ctrl+F (find)
* Alt-N (find next)
* Ctrl+D (bookmark page)
* Ctrl+T (new tab)
* Ctrl+K (go to search box)
* Ctrl+L (go to address bar)
* Ctrl+= (increase text size)
* Ctrl+- (decrease text size)
* Ctrl-W (close tab)
* F5 (reload)
* Alt-Home (go to home page)

4) Auto-complete. This is another keyboard shortcut, but it’s not commonly known and very useful. Go to the address bar (Control-L) and type the name of the site without the “www” or the “.com”. Let’s say “google”. Then press Control-Enter, and it will automatically fill in the “www” and the “.com” and take you there - like magic! For .net addresses, press Shift-Enter, and for .org addresses, press Control-Shift-Enter.

5) Tab navigation. Instead of using the mouse to select different tabs that you have open, use the keyboard. Here are the shortcuts:

* Ctrl+Tab (rotate forward among tabs)
* Ctrl+Shft+Tab (rotate to the previous tab)
* Ctrl+1-9 (choose a number to jump to a specific tab)

6) Mouse shortcuts. Sometimes you’re already using your mouse and it’s easier to use a mouse shortcut than to go back to the keyboard. Master these cool ones:

* Middle click on link (opens in new tab)
* Shift-scroll down (previous page)
* Shift-scroll up (next page)
* Ctrl-scroll up (decrease text size)
* Ctrl-scroll down (increase text size)
* Middle click on a tab (closes tab)

7) Delete items from address bar history. Firefox’s ability to automatically show previous URLs you’ve visited, as you type, in the address bar’s drop-down history menu is very cool. But sometimes you just don’t want those URLs to show up (I won’t ask why). Go to the address bar (Ctrl-L), start typing an address, and the drop-down menu will appear with the URLs of pages you’ve visited with those letters in them. Use the down-arrow to go down to an address you want to delete, and press the Delete key to make it disappear.

8) User chrome. If you really want to trick out your Firefox, you’ll want to create a UserChrome.css file and customize your browser. It’s a bit complicated to get into here, but check out this tutorial.

9) Create a user.js file. Another way to customize Firefox, creating a user.js file can really speed up your browsing. You’ll need to create a text file named user.js in your profile folder (see this to find out where the profile folder is) and see this example user.js file that you can modify. Created by techlifeweb.com, this example explains some of the things you can do in its comments.

10) about:config. The true power user’s tool, about.config isn’t something to mess with if you don’t know what a setting does. You can get to the main configuration screen by putting about:config in the browser’s address bar. See Mozillazine’s about:config tips and screenshots.

11) Add a keyword for a bookmark. Go to your bookmarks much faster by giving them keywords. Right-click the bookmark and then select Properties. Put a short keyword in the keyword field, save it, and now you can type that keyword in the address bar and it will go to that bookmark.

12) Speed up Firefox. If you have a broadband connection (and most of us do), you can use pipelining to speed up your page loads. This allows Firefox to load multiple things on a page at once, instead of one at a time (by default, it’s optimized for dialup connections). Here’s how:

* Type “about:config” into the address bar and hit return. Type “network.http” in the filter field, and change the following settings (double-click on them to change them):
* Set “network.http.pipelining” to “true”
* Set “network.http.proxy.pipelining” to “true”
* Set “network.http.pipelining.maxrequests” to a number like 30. This will allow it to make 30 requests at once.
* Also, right-click anywhere and select New-> Integer. Name it “nglayout.initialpaint.delay” and set its value to “0″. This value is the amount of time the browser waits before it acts on information it receives.

13) Limit RAM usage. If Firefox takes up too much memory on your computer, you can limit the amount of RAM it is allowed to us. Again, go to about:config, filter “browser.cache” and select “browser.cache.disk.capacity”. It’s set to 50000, but you can lower it, depending on how much memory you have. Try 15000 if you have between 512MB and 1GB ram.

14) Reduce RAM usage further for when Firefox is minimized. This setting will move Firefox to your hard drive when you minimize it, taking up much less memory. And there is no noticeable difference in speed when you restore Firefox, so it’s definitely worth a go. Again, go to about:config, right-click anywhere and select New-> Boolean. Name it “config.trim_on_minimize” and set it to TRUE. You have to restart Firefox for these settings to take effect.

15) Move or remove the close tab button. Do you accidentally click on the close button of Firefox’s tabs? You can move them or remove them, again through about:config. Edit the preference for “browser.tabs.closeButtons”. Here are the meanings of each value:

* 0: Display a close button on the active tab only
* 1Default) Display close buttons on all tabs
* 2on’t display any close buttons
* 3isplay a single close button at the end of the tab bar (Firefox 1.x behavior)

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All SamSung Secret Code


*2767*JAVA# Java Reset and (Deletes all Java Midlets)
*2767*MEDIA# Reset Media (Deletes All Sounds and Pics)
*2767*WAP# Wap Reset
*2767*CUST# Reset Custom EEPR0M
*2767*FULL# Reset Full EEPR0M (Caution)
For example : *2767*JAVA# would be keyed in as *2767*5282#
Note : Not all codes will work with SGH-C100.

Other Samsung Codes

*#06# IMEI code
*#9998*4357# Help Menu
*#9998*5282# Java menu (GRPS/CSD settings for JAVA server)
*#9999#0# Monitor Mode
*#9999# or *#9998*9999# Software Version
*#8888# or *#9998*8888# Hardware Version
*#9998*746# or *#9998*0746# or *#0746# Sim Infos
*#9998*523# or *#9998*0523# or *#0523# Display Contrast
*#9998*842# or *#9998*0842# or *#0842# Vibration On (until you push OK)
*#9998*289# or *#9998*0289# or *#0289# Buzzer On (until you push OK)
*#9998*288# or *#9998*0288# or *#0288# Battery & Field Infos
*#9998*377# or *#9998*0377# Error log
*#9998*778# or *#9998*0778# or *#0778# Sim Service table
*#9998*782# show date and alarm clock
*#8999*638# show network information
*#9998*5646# change operator logo at startup
*#9998*76# production number
*#9998*968# view melody for alarm
*#9998*585# Non-Volatile Memory (NVM)
*#3243948# Digital Audio Interference Off
*#32436837# Digital Audio Interference On


SAMSUNG T100 SECRET CODES
============================
*#06# -> Show IMEI
*#9999# -> Show Software Version
*#0001# -> Show Serial Parameters

*2767*3855# -> Full EEPROM Reset ( THIS CODE REMOVES SP-LOCK!!!! but also change IMEI to 447967-89-400044-0, you must use CHGIMEI to restore it)

*2767*2878# -> Custom EEEPROM Reset
*#8999*228# -> Battery status (capacity, voltage, temperature)
*#8999*246# -> Program status
*#8999*289# -> Change Alarm Buzzer Frequency
*#8999*324# -> Debug screens
*#8999*364# -> Watchdog
*#8999*377# -> EEPROM Error Stack
*#8999*427# -> Trace Watchdog
*#8999*523# -> Change LCD contrast
*#8999*544# -> Jig detect
*#8999*636# -> Memory status
*#8999*746# -> SIM File Size
*#8999*778# -> SIM Service Table
*#8999*785# -> RTK (Run Time Kernel) errors
*#8999*786# -> Run, Last UP, Last DOWN
*#8999*837# -> Software Version
*#8999*842# -> Test Vibrator
*#8999*862# -> Vocoder Reg
*#8999*872# -> Diag
*#8999*947# -> Reset On Fatal Error
*#8999*999# -> Last/Chk
*#8999*9266# -> Yann debug screen (=Debug Screens?)
*#8999*9999# -> Software version


SAMSUNG V200 SECRET CODES

v200 Unlock Code-> *2767*7822573738#
*#9324# Netmon (press the hangup key to exit)
*#9998*JAVA# Edit GPRS/ CSD settings (S100 Only)
*#9998*Help# Help screen/ List of codes
*#9998*LOGO# Change operator Logo
*#9998*RTC# RTC Display
*#9998*Bat# Battery Status
*#9998*Buz# Turns Buzzer ON
*#9998*Vib# Turns Vibrator ON
*#9998*LCD# LCD Contrast
*#9998*9999# Softwre Version
*#9998*8888# Hardware Version
*#9998*377# NVM Error Log (?????)
*#9998*NET# SIM Network ID
*#9998*778# SIM Serv. Table
*#9998*SIM# SIM Info
*#9998*PN# Production No.
*#9998*968# Reminder Tune
*#9998*NVM# Displays Non-Volitile Memory Status
*#9999*C# ???????????????????
*#06# Displays phones I**I No.
***/// ***/// NOTE /// *** RED COLOR , they appear serious !!! Use at
own risk !!!
*#9998*2576# Forces SIM Error
*#9998*DEAD# Forces Phone Crash
*2767*MEDIA# Resets the medis on the phone (deletes all downloaded
pics/tones)
*2767*FULL# Resets the EEPRON *DANGEROUS*
*2767*CUST# Resets the Custom EEPRON
*2767*JAVA# Resets JAV downloads (deletes all downloaded midlits)
*2767*STACKRESET# Resets Stack
*2767*225RESET# ????????????????? * Dangerous *
*2767*WAP# Resets WAP Setting & Deletes Favorites

SAMSUNG A800 SECRET CODES

The universal unlock code is *2767*637# do this with out your sim in
By default, the firmware (software) for x600 only receives java
apps and other applications like stuff by serial port.
but even for it, you have to enable the serial port, which also
causes
the closing of all other ports, even the IrDA too :-( ..
well, guess what, i have very good news for you,
do you know, you can increase the sound level,
the sound level for tones, speaker fone, etc,
can be increase even then if it is at max (level 4)
you still can do it,
just follows the instructions!

**************** HERE WE GO **************
Enter the following code:
*#8999*8378#
(You'll be shown menu, then ...)
then go to:
"H/W test"
then go to:
"Audio Settings"

then go to:
"Melody Gain"

There will you see a number.
there are five (5) Melody Levels" of it.
(and currently, you are at level 1 and after
pressing the "save" button, you will move to
level 2 and so on .........................)
you have to change the values of all the levels.
and as the resultant, it will give increase the
melody sound!, your tones will more louder,
even more louder then the max. ringing volume.
the level wise numbers are: (as its my setting :-) )

Melody Level 1: 13
Melody Level 2: 17
Melody Level 3: 18
Melody Level 4: 25
Melody Level 5: 31
you even can make your own combinations of level wise
sounding numbers that can change the sound level!.

if your combination cause more louder sound level,
then mine,
then do share it with the group! ... :-)
meanwhile, try my figured-out combination!

************ CAUTION ************
if anything goes wrong,
then you can apply the master reset code,
that will NOT delete anything, ANYTHING from your
cell fone, but set each and eveything to its
default/standard setting ...
(likes, factory settings :-) )
the master reset code is:
#*7728#

#########################################
I take no responsibility of these codes are working or not,
or its effects on your cell fone
but i have tried these codes on my cell fone.
and i bet, nothing goes wrong,
but even then of my words, be carefull!,
#########################################
The code: *#8999*8378#
as i regarded it a informative code,
will tell you each and everything about your cell fone.
and in the "H/W test",
there are lot of other Audio settings,
each of them having five (5) levels,
you can change the combination, but before doing anything,
do write the defult number sequence to some place so that
you'll be then able to invert it again! .. :-) ...
#*2558# - Time ON
#*2527# - GPRS Switching Set to class {4/8/9/10}
#*4263# - Handsfree Mode: ACTIVATED
#*53696# - [Java dnload] WAPSAR mode
#*536961# - WAPSAR enable HTTP disable
#*536962# - HTTP enable WAPSAR disable
#*536963# - SERIAL enable Others disable
#*5663351# - [Phone Model] SAMSUNG SGH-X100
#*6420# - Mic off
#*6421# - Mic on
#*7632# - Sleep mode
*#8999*523# - Main LCD Brightness
*#8999*3825523# - (?) External display
*2767*3855# - Full EEPROM reset(Reset all type of locks)also you'll
lose pictures and java not melody
Remove camera sound:
On main screen type:
*#8999*8378# --> Test mode
H/W test
Audio Settings
Melody Gain
Then replace 6 by 0, it'll show 12 but it's OK
Press back until main screen
Then press key volume to minimum and let's try !!! no more sound
tip by C-Quest

*2767*688# resets the phone
Thats all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Samsung X100 Tricks

#*0000#
#*0400#
#*1200# - AFC DAC Val
#*1300# - IMEI
#*1400# - IMSI
#*1700# - ( ) Command #*1700 Executed
#*1800# - ( ) Command #*1800 Executed
#*1900# - ( ) Command #*1900 Executed
#*2000# - ( ) Command #*2000 Executed
#*2100# - ( ) Command #*2100 Executed
#*2200# - ( ) Command #*2200 Executed
#*2252# - Current CAL
#*2255# -
#*2256# - Calibr.-Info
#*2282#
#*2285#
#*2286# - Databattery
#*2337# - ( ) Permanent Registration - Not Yet Implemented
#*2355#
#*2400# - ( ) Command #*2400 Executed
#*2474# - For CMD Set - DEBUGBATTERY in cihard.opt
#*2527# - GPRS Switching Set to class {4/8/9/10}
#*2558# - Time ON
#*2562#
#*2565#
#*2677# - AMR State: {None / Full Rate}
#*2679# - Copycat Feature: {ACTIVATED/DEACTIVATED}
#*2787# - CRTP {ON/OFF}
#*2834# - Audio path Mobile Normal
#*2836# - AVDDSS Management: {DEACTIVATED/ACTIVATED}
#*3230# - Trace Enable DCD disable
#*3231# - Trace disable DCD Enable
#*3232# - Current Mode {Trace enabled/DCD enabled}
#*3270# - DCS Support: {DEACTIVATED/ACTIVATED}
#*3282# - Data: {DEACTIVATED/ACTIVATED}
#*3333#
#*3353# - General Defence Code Erased
#*3370#
#*3377#
#*3476# - EGSM: {DEACTIVATED/ACTIVATED}
#*3676# - Flash Volume Formated
#*3683#
#*3737# - Some Codes
#*3777#
#*3779#
#*3825# - ( ) Command #*3825 Executed
#*3837#
#*3849#
#*3851#
#*3876#
#*3877# - Dump of SPY Trace
#*3900#
#*3940# - External looptest 9600 bps not available in SYSOL2
#*3940# - External looptest 115200 bps not available in SYSOL2
#*3941#
#*4200#
#*4263# - Handsfree Mode: ACTIVATED
#*4300#
#*4500#
#*4674# - IMSI| MCC:2 5 0 | MNC 9 2 | 10 11 91 83 50
#*4700# - Half Rate: {ACTIVATED/DEACTIVATED}
#*4760# - GSM: {ACTIVATED/DEACTIVATED}
#*4864#
#*5100#
#*5111# - ( ) Some Codes
#*5132#
#*5133# - ( ) Some Codes
#*5143#
#*5156#
#*5165#
#*5171# - ( ) Some Codes
#*5172# - ( ) Some Codes
#*5173# - ( ) Some Codes
#*5174#
#*5175#
#*5176# - ( ) Some Codes
#*5177#
#*5187# - L1C2G trace: {ACTIVATED/DEACTIVATED}
#*53696# - [Java dnload] WAPSAR mode
#*536961# - WAPSAR enable HTTP disable
#*536962# - HTTP enable WAPSAR disable
#*536963# - SERIAL enable Others disable
#*5376#
#*5400# - ( ) Command #*5400 Executed
#*5500#
#*5600#
#*566335# - [WAP model ID]
#*5663351# - [Phone Model] SAMSUNG SGH-X100
#*5663352# - [Java Model] SEC-SGHS300/1.0
#*5737425# - Java Serial
#*577699# - APN
#*5800# - ( ) Command #*5800 Executed
#*6100# - ( ) Command #*6100 Executed
#*6200#
#*6420# - Mic off
#*6421# - Mic on
#*6422# - Mic dep RXdata
#*6428# - Mic measurement
#*6700#
#*6837# - Official Software Version
#*6900#
#*7200#
#*7222# - Operation Typ: Class C GSM
#*7224# - ERROR
#*7247#
#*7252# - Operation Typ: Class B GPRS
#*7271# - Multi slot: Class 1 GPRS
#*7274# - Multi slot: Class 4 GPRS
#*7276#
#*7284# - Class B
#*7287# - GPRS Attached
#*7288# - GPRS Detached
#*7326# - Accessory: Vibrator
#*7337# - Some kind of Reset Settings
#*7352# - Some Kind of Debug Info
#*7462# - SIM phase
#*7524# - KCGPRS
#*7562# - LOCI GPRS
#*7636#
#*7639#
#*7632# - Sleep mode
#*7633#
#*7638# - RLC always open ended TBF: {ACTIVATED/DEACTIVATED}
#*7646#
#*7665#
#*7666# - SrCell Data
#*7673# - Sleep mode
#*7676# - Command #*7676 Executed
#*7683# - Sleep variable
#*7693# - Sleep deact
#*7728# - RSAV done->reset
#*7763# - SMS bearer CS {ACTIVATED/DEACTIVATED}
#*7825#
#*7828# - Midl Rl51
#*7957# - Command #*7957 Executed
#*7983# - Voltage/Freq {DEACTIVATED/ACTIVATED}
#*7986# - Voltage {DEACTIVATED/ACTIVATED}
#*8462# - Sleep time since SwitchOff
#*8465# - Time in L1
#*8466# - Old Time
#*8645#
#*9278# - Command #*9278 Executed
#*9795# - wtls key: reset
#7263867# - RAM Dump {On/Off}
#7465625*228# - Activa lock deactivated
#7465625*27*
#7465625*2827# - Auto CP lock deactivated
#7465625*28638# - Auto Network lock deactivated
#7465625*28746# - Auto SIM lock deactivated
#7465625*2877# - Auto SP lock deactivated
#7465625*28782# - Auto subset lock deactivated
#7465625*638*
#7465625*746*
#7465625*77*
#7465625*782*
#8999*324#
*#0*
*#0020# –
*#06# – IMEI
*#2255# - Call List
*#4777*8665# – GPRS
*#7465625# – Interrogate ( )
*#8377466# – Software && Hardware Versions
*#8888# – Hardware Version
*#8999*324# - ( ) Some Strange Numbers
*#8999*377# -
*#8999*3825523# - ( )
*#8999*523# - Main LCD Brightness
*#8999*636# - ( ) Another Strange Numbers
*#8999*8376363# - . HW, SW, + Some Code And Data
*#8999*8378# - . , , , HW SW
*#9999# – Software Version

=== : ===

*2767*xx927 - WAP . xx - . , xx=44: *2767*44WAP# xx=31: *2767*31WAP#

*2767*xx667 - MMS.

.

*2767*2877368#
*2767*2878# – EEPROM ( , )
*2767*31667#
*2767*31927#
*2767*33667#
*2767*33927#
*2767*34667#
*2767*34927#
*2767*351667#
*2767*351927#
*2767*3700#
*2767*380667#
*2767*380927#
*2767*3855# - l EEPROM ( SP- !! ) IMEI 447967-89-400044-0, IMEI ( )
*2767*39667#
*2767*39927#
*2767*420667#
*2767*420927#
*2767*43667#
*2767*43927#
*2767*44667#
*2767*44927#
*2767*46667#
*2767*46927#
*2767*49667#
*2767*49927#
*2767*66335#
*2767*688# ( ) [Unlocking Code]
*2767*7100#
*2767*7300#
*2767*73738927# = *2767*RESETWAP#
*2767*7650#
*2767*7667#
*2767*7927#
*2767*8200#
*2767*927#

=== / : ===

*335#
*663867# - mm file dumped
*7465625# -
*7465625*228# - Activa lock personalized
*7465625*27*
*7465625*2827# - Auto CP lock activated
*7465625*28638# - Auto Network lock activated
*7465625*28746# - Auto SIM lock activated
*7465625*2877# - Auto SP lock activated
*7465625*28782# - Auto subset lock activated
*7465625*638*
*7465625*746
*7465625*746*
*7465625*77*
*7465625*782*

#*4773# Incremental Redundancy
#*7785# Reset wakeup & RTK timer cariables/variables
#*7200# Tone Generator Mute
#*3888# BLUETOOTH Test mode
#*7828# Task screen
#*#8377466# S/W Version & H/W Version
#*2562# Restarts Phone
#*2565# No Blocking? General Defense.
#*3353# General Defense, Code Erased.
#*3837# Phone Hangs on White screen.
#*3849# Restarts Phone
#*7337# Restarts Phone (Resets Wap Settings)
#*2886# AutoAnswer ON/OFF
#*7288# GPRS Detached/Attached
#*7287# GPRS Attached
#*7666# White Screen
#*7693# Sleep Deactivate/Activate
#*2286# Databattery
#*2527# GPRS switching set to (Class 4, 8, 9, 10)
#*2679# Copycat feature Activa/Deactivate
#*3940# External looptest 9600 bps
#*4263# Handsfree mode Activate/Deactivate
#*2558# Time ON
#*3941# External looptest 115200 bps
#*5176# L1 Sleep
#*7462# SIM Phase
#*7983# Voltage/Freq
#*7986# Voltage
#*8466# Old Time
#*2255# Call Failed
#*5376# DELETE ALL SMS!!!!
#*6837# Official Software Version: (0003000016000702)
#*2337# Permanent Registration Beep
#*2474# Charging Duration
#*2834# Audio Path (Handsfree)
#*3270# DCS Support Activate/Deactivate
#*3282# Data Activate/Deactivate
#*3476# EGSM Activate/Deactivate
#*3676# FORMAT FLASH VOLUME!!!
#*4760# GSM Activate/Deactivate
#*4864# White Screen
#*7326# Accessory
#*7683# Sleep variable
#*3797# Blinks 3D030300 in RED
#*7372# Resetting the time to DPB variables
#*3273# EGPRS multislot (Class 4, 8, 9, 10)
#*7722# RLC bitmap compression Activate/Deactivate
#*2351# Blinks 1347E201 in RED
#*2775# Switch to 2 inner speaker
#*7878# FirstStartup (0=NO, 1=YES)
#*3838# Blinks 3D030300 in RED
#*2077# GPRS Switch
#*2027# GPRS Switch
#*0227# GPRS Switch
#*0277# GPRS Switch
#*22671# AMR REC START
#*22672# Stop AMR REC (File name: /a/multimedia/sounds/voice list/ENGMODE.amr)
#*22673# Pause REC
#*22674# Resume REC
#*22675# AMR Playback
#*22676# AMR Stop Play
#*22677# Pause Play
#*22678# Resume Play
#*77261# PCM Rec Req
#*77262# Stop PCM Rec
#*77263# PCM Playback
#*77264# PCM Stop Play
#*22679# AMR Get Time
*#8999*364# Watchdog ON/OFF
*#8999*427# WATCHDOG signal route setup
*2767*3855# = Full Reset (Caution every stored data will be deleted.)
*2767*2878# = Custom Reset
*2767*927# = Wap Reset
*2767*226372# = Camera Reset (deletes photos)
*2767*688# Reset Mobile TV
#7263867# = RAM Dump (On or Off)

Samsung Secret Codes Part 3

*2767*49927# = Germany WAP Settings
*2767*44927# = UK WAP Settings
*2767*31927# = Netherlands WAP Settings
*2767*420927# = Czech WAP Settings
*2767*43927# = Austria WAP Settings
*2767*39927# = Italy WAP Settings
*2767*33927# = France WAP Settings
*2767*351927# = Portugal WAP Settings
*2767*34927# = Spain WAP Settings
*2767*46927# = Sweden WAP Settings
*2767*380927# = Ukraine WAP Settings
*2767*7927# = Russia WAP Settings
*2767*30927# = GREECE WAP Settings
*2767*73738927# = WAP Settings Reset
*2767*49667# = Germany MMS Settings
*2767*44667# = UK MMS Settings
*2767*31667# = Netherlands MMS Settings
*2767*420667# = Czech MMS Settings
*2767*43667# = Austria MMS Settings
*2767*39667# = Italy MMS Settings
*2767*33667# = France MMS Settings
*2767*351667# = Portugal MMS Settings
*2767*34667# = Spain MMS Settings
*2767*46667# = Sweden MMS Settings
*2767*380667# = Ukraine MMS Settings
*2767*7667#. = Russia MMS Settings
*2767*30667# = GREECE MMS Settings

*#7465625# = Check the phone lock status
*7465625*638*Code# = Enables Network lock
#7465625*638*Code# = Disables Network lock
*7465625*782*Code# = Enables Subset lock
#7465625*782*Code# = Disables Subset lock
*7465625*77*Code# = Enables SP lock
#7465625*77*Code# = Disables SP lock
*7465625*27*Code# = Enables CP lock
#7465625*27*Code# = Disables CP lock
*7465625*746*Code# = Enables SIM lock
#7465625*746*Code# = Disables SIM lock
*7465625*228# = Activa lock ON
#7465625*228# = Activa lock OFF
*7465625*28638# = Auto Network lock ON
#7465625*28638# = Auto Network lock OFF
*7465625*28782# = Auto subset lock ON
#7465625*28782# = Auto subset lock OFF
*7465625*2877# = Auto SP lock ON
#7465625*2877# = Auto SP lock OFF
*7465625*2827# = Auto CP lock ON
#7465625*2827# = Auto CP lock OFF
*7465625*28746# = Auto SIM lock ON
#7465625*28746# = Auto SIM lock OFF

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Computer General Cleaning Information


Introduction
Cleaning your computer and your computer components and peripherals helps keep the components and computer in good working condition and helps keep the computers from spreading germs. To the right is an example image of how dirty the inside of your computer case can get. This example is a dirty computer case fan. Depending on the environment that your computer operates in determines how often you should clean your computer case. The below list is our recommendation and may change depending upon your computer's environment.

· User who does not smoke and has no pets - Clean the computer every five months.
· User who does not smoke and has pets - Clean the computer every four months.
· User who smokes but has no pets - Clean the computer every three months.
· User who smokes and has pets - Clean the computer every two months.
· Business with clean office environment - Clean the computers every five months.
· Business with clean office environment; however, multiple users use each computer - Clean the computer every three months.
· Business that is a factory environment or allows smoking - Clean the computer every two months.
· School computers with young adult users - Clean the computer every three months.
· School computers with pre-teen users - Clean the computer every month. In some cases, this may need to be weekly or daily.

General cleaning Tips

Below is a listing of general tips that should be taken when cleaning any of the components or peripherals of a computer as well as tips to help keep a computer clean.
1. Never spray or squirt any type of liquid onto any computer component. If a spray is needed, spray the liquid onto a cloth and then use that cloth to rub down the component.
2. Users can use a vacuum to suck up dirt, dust, or hair around their computer on the outside case and on their keyboards. However, do not use a vacuum for the inside of your computer as it generates a lot of static electricity that can damage the internal components of your computer. If you need to use a vacuum to clean the inside of your computer, use a portable battery powered vacuum designed to do this job.
3. When cleaning a component and/or the computer, turn it off before cleaning.
4. Never get any component inside the computer or any other circuit board damp or wet.
5. Be cautious when using any type of cleaning solvents; some individuals may have allergic reactions to chemicals in cleaning solvents and some solvents can even damage the case. Try to always use water or a highly diluted solvent.
6. When cleaning, be careful not to accidentally adjust any knobs or controls. In addition, when cleaning the back of the computer, if anything is plugged in, make sure not to disconnect any of the plugs.
7. When cleaning fans, especially the smaller fans within a portable computer or laptop it's suggested that you either hold the fan or place something in-between the fan blades to prevent it from spinning. Spraying compressed air into a fan or cleaning a fan with a vacuum may cause damage to some fans or in some cases cause back voltage.
8. Never eat or drink around the computer.
9. Limit smoking around the computer.

Cleaning tools
Although many companies have created products to help improve the process of cleaning your computer and peripherals, users can also use household items to clean their computers and peripherals. Below is a listing of items you may need or want to use while cleaning your computer or computer peripherals.
Keep in mind that some components in your computer may only be able to be cleaned using a product designed for cleaning that component; if this is the case, it will be mentioned in the cleaning tips.
· Cloth - A cloth is the best tool used when rubbing down a component; although paper towels can be used with most hardware, we recommend using a cloth when ever possible. Caution: We only suggest you use a cloth when cleaning components such as the outside of the case, a drive, mouse, etc. You should not use a cloth to clean any circuitry such as the RAM or motherboard.
· Water or rubbing alcohol - When moistening a cloth, it is best to use water or rubbing alcohol. Other solvents may be bad for the plastics used with your computer.
· Portable Vacuum - Sucking the dust, dirt, hair, cigarette particles, and other particles out of a computer can be one of the best methods of cleaning a computer. Over time, these items can restrict the airflow in a computer and cause circuitry to corrode. Do not use a standard vacuum as it can generate a lot of static electricity that can damage your computer.
· Cotton swabs - Cotton swaps moistened with rubbing alcohol or water are excellent tools for wiping hard to reach areas in your keyboard, mouse, and other locations.
· Foam swabs - Whenever possible, it is better to use lint-free swabs such as foam swabs.
Case cleaning
Why? Keeps the appearance of the computer looking new. During cleaning, if ventilation locations are found, these can be cleaned helping the case keep a steady airflow to the computer, keeping components cool and in good working condition.
Procedure: The plastic case that houses the PC components can be cleaned with a lint-free cloth that has been slightly dampened with water. For stubborn stains, add a little household detergent to the cloth. It is recommended that you never use a solvent cleaner on plastics.
Make sure all vents and air holes are hair and lint free by rubbing a cloth over the holes and vents. It is also helpful to take a vacuum around each of the hole, vents, and crevices on the computer. It is safe to use a standard vacuum when cleaning the outside vents of a computer; however, if you need to clean the inside of the computer, use a portable battery powered vacuum to prevent static electricity.

CD-ROM or other disc drive cleaning
Why? A dirty CD-ROM drive or other disc drive can cause read errors with CD discs. These read errors could cause software installation issues or issues while running the program.
Procedure: To clean the CD-ROM drive we recommend purchasing a CD-ROM cleaner from your local retailer such as a local Radio Shack. Using a CD-ROM cleaner should sufficiently clean the CD-ROM laser from dust, dirt, and hair.
In addition to cleaning the drive with a special disc designed to clean drives users can also use a cloth dampened with water to clean the tray that ejects from the drive. Make sure however that after the tray has been cleaned that it completely dry before putting the tray back into the drive.

CD / DVD cleaning
Why? Dirty CDs can cause read errors and/or cause CDs to not work at all.
Procedure: Cleaning CDs and DVDs should be done with a cleaning kit but can also be done with a normal clean cotton cloth or shirt. When doing this with a clean cotton cloth or shirt, wipe against the tracks, starting from the middle of the CD or DVD and wiping towards the outer side as shown in the below picture. Never wipe with the tracks; doing so may put more scratches on the disc.

It is recommended when cleaning a CD that water is used. However, if the substance on a CD cannot be removed using water, pure alcohol can also be used.

Floppy drive cleaning
Why? Dirty read/write heads on the floppy drive can cause errors during the reading and/or writing process.
Procedures: The floppy drive can be cleaned two different ways. The first method of cleaning a floppy drive, and our recommended method, is to purchase a kit at your local retail store designed to clean the read/write heads on your floppy drive.
The second method of cleaning the floppy drive is only recommended for experienced computer users. Open the floppy drive casing and physically swab the read/write heads with a lint-free foam swab soaked in pure alcohol, free-on, or trichloroethane. When performing these steps, be extremely careful when cleaning the heads to ensure that you do not lock them out of alignment causing the floppy drive to not work. To help prevent the heads from becoming out of alignment, use a dabbing motion lightly putting the swab on the head and removing it, do not perform a side-to-side motion with the swab.

Hard disk drive cleaning
Why? While hard drives cannot be cleaned physically, they can be cleaned with various utilities on the computer to help it run fast and more efficiently. Utilizing these utilities will prevent the hard drive from slowing down.

Headphones cleaning
Why? Headphones that are used by multiple people may need to be cleaned frequently to help prevent the spreading of germs and head lice.
Procedure: If the headphones being used are plastic and/or vinyl, moisten a cloth with warm water and rub the head and earpieces of the headphones. As mentioned earlier in our cleaning tips, it is recommended that if your headphones are being used for a library or school that you do not use any type of disinfectant or cleaning solvent as users may have allergic reactions to the chemicals they contain.
Headphones that have cushions also have the availability of having the cushions replaced. Replacing these cushions can also help keep the

headphones clean.
Finally, in regards to headphones and the spreading of head lice, if multiple students are using your headphones, you should consider having the students use their own headphones, using bags that are placed over the headphones, or having headphones that can be wiped with warm water after each student has used the headphones.
Keyboard cleaning
All of the below information applies to standard desktop computer keyboards.
Why? Dirt, dust and hair can build up causing the keyboard to not function properly.
Procedure: Many people clean the keyboard by turning it upside down and shaking. A more effective method is to use compressed air. Compressed air is pressurized air contained in a can with a very long nozzle. Simply aim the air between the keys and blow away all of the dust and debris that has gathered there. A vacuum cleaner can also be used, but make sure the keyboard doesn't have loose "pop off" keys that could possibly be sucked up by the vacuum.
Why? If the keyboard has anything spilt into it (ie: pop, Pepsi, Coke, beer, wine, coffee, milk, etc.), not taking the proper steps can cause the keyboard to be destroyed.
Procedure: Below are a few recommendations to help prevent a keyboard from becoming bad once a substance has been spilt within it.
If anything is spilt onto the keyboard turn the computer off immediately. Once the computer is turned off, quickly flip the keyboard over helping to prevent the substance from penetrating circuits. While the keyboard is upside down, shake the keyboard over a surface you do not mind getting wet or that can be cleaned up later. While still upside down, use a cloth to help clean out what can be reached. After you you have cleaned the keyboard to the best of your ability leave the keyboard upside down for at least one night allowing it to dry.
If a keyboard does not work after trying it again later it is recommended that it be replaced. If the keyboard works but some of the keys are sticky or cannot be pressed in you can attempt to do additional cleaning in attempt to resolve the issue. Unfortunately many times when any sticky substance such as a non-diet pop is spilt directly onto the keyboard it's usually a loss unless you plan on spending dozens of hours attempting to clean each key.
Why? A keyboard that is used by multiple people, such as students or different employees, may need to be disinfected to help the spread of germs.
Procedure: Turn off the computer. Spray a disinfectant onto a cloth or damp a cloth with alcohol and rub each of the keys on the keyboard. As mentioned in our general cleaning tips, never spray any type of liquid onto the keyboard.

LCD cleaning
Why? Dirt, dust, and finger prints can cause the computer screen to be difficult to read.
Procedure: Unlike a computer monitor, the LCD / flat-panel display is not made of glass, therefore requires special cleaning procedures.
When cleaning the LCD screen it is important to remember to not spray any liquids onto the LCD directly; do not use a paper towel as it may cause the LCD to become scratched.
To clean the LCD screen we recommend that you use a soft cotton cloth; if a dry cloth does not completely clean the screen, you can apply rubbing alcohol to the cloth and wipe the screen with the damp cloth. Rubbing alcohol is actually used to clean the LCD before it leaves the factory.

Monitor cleaning
Note: This section is for computer monitors if you have a LCD or flat-panel see our LCD cleaning section.
Why? Dirt, dust, and fingerprints can cause the computer screen to be difficult to read.
Procedure: The glass monitor screen can be cleaned with ordinary household glass cleaner*. Be sure to remove power from the monitor and spray the cleaner onto a lint free-cloth so the fluid doesn't leak into the electrical components inside the monitor. Vacuum off any dust that has settled on top of the monitor, and make sure no books or papers have been placed on the air vents. Obstructed monitor vents can cause the monitor to overheat or even catch on fire.
*Warning: We suggest using a cloth dampened with water when cleaning monitor on a screen that is not made of glass or has any type of anti-glare protection on the screen. Using ordinary household glass cleaner on special screens, especially cleaners with ammonia can remove anti-glare protection and/or other special surfaces.

Motherboard cleaning
Why? Dust and especially particles of cigarette smoke can build up and corrode circuitry causing various problems such as computer lockups
Note: When inside the computer take the necessary ESD precautions and try to avoid unplugging any cables or other connections.
Procedure: Our recommendation when cleaning the Motherboard from dust, dirt, or hair is to use compressed air. When using compressed air, hold it in the up-right position; otherwise, it is possible chemicals may come out of the container that could damage or corrode the Motherboard or other component within the computer. Also, ensure when using compressed air that you always blow the dust or dirt away from the motherboard, or out of the case.
Another good alternative to compressed air is to use a portable battery powered vacuum that can effectively remove the dust, dirt, and hair from the motherboard completely and prevent it from getting trapped within the case. However, do not use a standard electricity powered vacuum as it can cause a lot of static electricity that can damage the computer. When using the vacuum it is vital that you stay a couple inches away from the motherboard and all other components to help prevent contact as well as to help prevent anything from being sucked into the vacuum. Ensure that you do not remove any small components with the vacuum such as jumpers.
Tip: When cleaning the inside of the case also look at any fans and/or heat sinks. Dust, dirt, and hair collects around these components the most.

Mouse cleaning
Why? A dirty optical-mechanical mouse (mouse with a ball) can cause the mouse to be difficult to move as well as cause strange mouse movement.
Procedure: To clean the rollers of an optical-mechanical mouse, you must first remove the bottom cover of the mouse. To do this, examine the bottom of the mouse to see which direction the mouse cover should be rotated. As you can see in the below illustration, the mouse cover must be moved counter clockwise. Place two fingers on the mouse cover and push the direction of the arrows.


Once the cover has rotated about an inch, rotate the mouse into its normal position, covering the bottom of the mouse with one hand and the bottom should fall off including the mouse ball. If this does not occur, attempt to shake the mouse gently.
Once the bottom cover and the ball are removed, you should be able to see three rollers located within the mouse. Use a cotton swab, your finger, and/or fingernail and move in a horizontal direction of the rollers. Usually, there will be a small line of hair and or dirt in the middle of the roller, remove this dirt and/or hair as much as possible.
Once you have removed as much dirt and hair as possible, place the ball back within the mouse and place the cover back on.
If the mouse still appears to be having the same issue, repeat the above process; if after several attempts the mouse is still having the same issues, it's likely that your mouse has other hardware issues and we recommend that it be replaced.
Note: Cleaning your mouse pad with a damp cloth can also help improve a computer's mouse movement.
Why? To help keep a mouse clean and germ free it can be helpful to clean the mouse.
Procedure: Use a cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol or warm water and rub the surface of the mouse and each of its buttons.

Palm pilot cleaning
Why? Dirty touch screens can cause difficult navigation.
Procedure: To clean the Palm Pilot Screen, use a soft cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol and rub the screen and the casing of the palm pilot. It is not recommended to use glass cleaner as it could damage plastics over time.

Printer cleaning
Why? Cleaning the outside of a printer can help keep the printer's appearance looking good; and in the case of a printer that is used by many different people, keep the printer clean of germs.
Procedure: First, make sure to turn off the printer before cleaning it. Dampen a cloth with water or rubbing alcohol and wipe the case and each of the buttons or knobs on the printer. As mentioned earlier, never spray any liquid directly onto the printer.
Why? With some printers it may be necessary to clean the inside of the printer to help keep the printer running smoothly.
Procedure: Because of numerous types of printers, different steps in cleaning printers, and printer manufacturer policies on cleaning the inside of the printer, we recommend you obtain the printer cleaning steps from your printer manufacturer.

Scanner cleaning
Why? Flatbed scanners commonly become dirty with dust, fingerprints, and hair. When a scanner is dirty, the images may have distortions.
Procedure: Clean a flatbed scanner's surface by spraying a window cleaner onto a paper towel or cotton cloth and wipe the glass until clean. As mentioned earlier, never spray a liquid directly onto the component.
To clean the outside of the scanner, the same towel or cotton cloth can be used.

Superdisk / LS120 cleaning
Why? It is recommended that the SuperDisk / LS120 drive be cleaned regularly to prevent drive heads from becoming dirty.
Procedure: Purchase the SuperDisk cleaning kit available through Imation Using any other method will void the warranty on your drive.

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35 Ways To Make A Girl Smile


1. Dont hug her friends or your friends that are girls cause she'll feel left out.
2. Hold her hand at any moment . . . even if its just for a second.
3. Hug her from behind.
4. Leave her voice messages to wake up.
5. Wrestle with her.
6. Don't go hang out with you ex when shes not with you, you might not realize how badly it hurts her.
7. If you're talking to another girl, when you're done talking, walk over and hug her and kiss her.... let her know she's yours and they aren't.

8. Write her notes or call her just to say "hi"..and not just at night after you've already been out with other girls.
9. Introduce her to your friends . . . as your girlfriend.
10. Play with her hair.
11. Pick her up.
12. Get upset if another guy touches her and she doesn't like it.
13. Make her laugh, if you can make her laugh, you can make her do anything.
14. Let her fall asleep in your arms.
15. If she's mad at you, kiss her.
16. If you care about her, then tell her.
17. Every guy should give their girl 3 things: a stuffed animal(she'll hug it every time she goes to sleep), jewelry (she'll treasure it forever), and one of his t-shirts (she'll most likely wear it to bed).
18. Treat her the same around your friends as you do when you're alone.
19. Look her in the eyes and smile.
20. Hang out with her on weekends.
21. Kiss her in the rain.
22. Kiss her just for the heck of it.
23. If your listening to music, let her listen too.
24. Remember her birthday and get her something, even if
its simple and inexpensive, it came from YOU. it means all the world to HER. it's the thought that counts.
25. When she gives you a present on your birthday, Christmas, or just whenever, take it and tell her you love it, even if you don't (it'll make her happy.)
26. Always call her when you say you will, it may not seem like it, but it does hurt her and makes her think you don't care so call even if you can only talk for a minute. Girls don't necessarily have to have hour-long conversations every night but its nice for us to hear your voice even for a quick hello.
27. Give her what she wants.
28. Recognize the small things . . . they usually mean the most.
29. Tell her she's beautiful, she needs to know her striving is working.
30. Hang out with her whenever you are free and u should be free to hang with your girl friend all the time.
31. If u care about her...SHOW her!
32. sing no matter how awful you sound.
33. pinch her in the cheeks whenever you want. it makes her feel she belongs to you.
34. kiss her in the forehead it makes her feel she is adored.
35. stare at her and tell her you just cant help it.

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5 ways to speed up your PC


Free up disk space
By freeing disk space, you can improve the performance of your computer. The Disk Cleanup tool helps you free up space on your hard disk. The utility identifies files that you can safely delete, and then enables you to choose whether you want to delete some or all of the identified files.

Use Disk Cleanup to:

• Remove temporary Internet files.


• Remove downloaded program files (such as Microsoft ActiveX controls and Java applets).

• Empty the Recycle Bin.

• Remove Windows temporary files.

• Remove optional Windows components that you don't use.

• Remove installed programs that you no longer use.


Tip: Typically, temporary Internet files take the most amount of space because the browser caches each page you visit for faster access later.

To use Disk Cleanup

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup. If several drives are available, you might be prompted to specify which drive you want to clean.




2. In the Disk Cleanup for dialog box, scroll through the content of the Files to delete list


Choose the files that you want to delete.
3.Clear the check boxes for files that you don't want to delete, and then click OK.
4.When prompted to confirm that you want to delete the specified files, click Yes.
After a few minutes, the process completes and the Disk Cleanup dialog box closes, leaving your computer cleaner and performing better.




Speed up access to data
Disk fragmentation slows the overall performance of your system. When files are fragmented, the computer must search the hard disk when the file is opened to piece it back together. The response time can be significantly longer.

Disk Defragmenter is a Windows utility that consolidates fragmented files and folders on your computer's hard disk so that each occupies a single space on the disk. With your files stored neatly end-to-end, without fragmentation, reading and writing to the disk speeds up.

When to run Disk Defragmenter
In addition to running Disk Defragmenter at regular intervals—monthly is optimal—there are other times you should run it too, such as when:

• You add a large number of files.

• Your free disk space totals 15 percent or less.

• You install new programs or a new version of Windows.


To use Disk Defragmenter:

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter.



Click Analyze to start the Disk Defragmenter.



2. In the Disk Defragmenter dialog box, click the drives that you want to defragment, and then click the Analyze button. After the disk is analyzed, a dialog box appears, letting you know whether you should defragment the analyzed drives.

Tip: You should analyze a volume before defragmenting it to get an estimate of how long the defragmentation process will take.

3. To defragment the selected drive or drives, click the Defragment button. Note: In Windows Vista, there is no graphical user interface to demonstrate the progress—but your hard drive is still being defragmented.

After the defragmentation is complete, Disk Defragmenter displays the results.

4. To display detailed information about the defragmented disk or partition, click View Report.

5. To close the View Report dialog box, click Close.

6.To close the Disk Defragmenter utility, click the Close button on the title bar of the window.


Detect and repair disk errors
In addition to running Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter to optimize the performance of your computer, you can check the integrity of the files stored on your hard disk by running the Error Checking utility.

As you use your hard drive, it can develop bad sectors. Bad sectors slow down hard disk performance and sometimes make data writing (such as file saving) difficult, or even impossible. The Error Checking utility scans the hard drive for bad sectors, and scans for file system errors to see whether certain files or folders are misplaced.

If you use your computer daily, you should run this utility once a week to help prevent data loss.

To run the Error Checking utility:

1. Close all open files.

2. Click Start, and then click My Computer.

3. In the My Computer window, right-click the hard disk you want to search for bad sectors, and then click Properties.

4. In the Properties dialog box, click the Tools tab.

5. Click the Check Now button.

6. In the Check Disk dialog box, select the Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors check box, and then click Start.


7. If bad sectors are found, choose to fix them.


Tip: Only select the "Automatically fix file system errors" check box if you think that your disk contains bad sectors.

Protect your computer against spyware
Spyware collects personal information without letting you know and without asking for permission. From the Web sites you visit to usernames and passwords, spyware can put you and your confidential information at risk. In addition to privacy concerns, spyware can hamper your computer's performance. To combat spyware, you might want to consider using Microsoft Windows Defender, which is included in Windows Vista, and is available as a free download for Microsoft XP SP2. Alternatively, there are other free anti-spyware software programs available.

Learn all about ReadyBoost
If you're using Windows Vista, you can use ReadyBoost to speed up your system. A new concept in adding memory to a system, it allows you to use non-volatile flash memory—like a USB flash drive or a memory card—to improve performance without having to add additional memory. Learn more.

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Tips on How to connect to Wi-Fi (Wireless)


You can find many places that offer free wireless connections. Just how do you connect once you get there? Here are a few helpful tips that will help get you there

Step 1:
Some computers connect automatically. The only thing that you have to do is make sure the wireless in your computer is turned on. There should be a button with an indicator light near your keyboard. If you have trouble locating it, refer to your user’s manual for the location.

Step 2:
For older computers more steps are needed. With a computer running windows open your start menu and find “network” or “internet connections”. There should be an option for wireless that you can click. Your computer will search for wireless connections and you will be offered a list of options. Find the connection in the list for the location that you are at. Once you click it you will be connected.

Step 3:
For wireless connections that have passwords the wireless wizard is your best option. It will allow you to first enter the SSID which is the name of the network. Usually the SSID and password are posted in locations where the access is free. The SSID is the name of the network. Keep clicking next through the screens and enter the user name an password in the indicated fields.

Things You’ll Need:
•Computer with wireless capability
•Wireless router or hot spot

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Tips on How to Detect and Remove malware


Computer acting strange? Getting strange error messages? Is your PC running slower than a turtle? You very well might be infected with malware. This malicious software is no laughing matter. Malware can certainly be more than just a mere annoyance. It can spread through your system, corrupting your computer. It can actually lead you to completely losing all data on your hard drive. Not only that, malware can lead you to become the next victim of identity theft, one of the fastest growing crimes in Canada and the USA.

In fact, since 2003 the majority of widespread viruses and worms have been designed to take control of the user's computer for black market exploitation. Infected "zombie computers" are used to send spam. The junk email being sent from your system could even contain illegal content such as child pornography. Your computer could also be used to engage in distributed denial of service attacks as a form of extortion.

Malware is a malicious form of software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. Malware includes Trojan Horses, keystroke loggers, spyware, worms, computer viruses, and other malicious software.

With the explosive growth of the Internet and home user high speed Internet access, malware is a enormous and growing problem. According to F-Secure, as much malware was produced in 2007 alone as the previous twenty years altogether.

Fortunately, there are steps to take to detect and remove malware before it does anymore harm.

First of all, if you suspect your computer is infected with malware immediately stop shopping, banking, and other online activities that involve user names, passwords, or other sensitive personal information.

Ensure that you have Internet security software installed on your computer. At minimum, have anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall software installed on your computer. You might be glad to know that there are free firewalls, anti-spyware, and anti-virus software available for download online. As there are new viruses, spyware, and other malware created everyday make sure that your anti-virus and anti-spyware software is up-to-date. Remember that Internet security software is only as good as the last update. Internet security experts are constantly playing a cat and mouse game with cybercrooks to catch the latest malicious software.

Once your anti-virus and anti-spyware software is up-to-date, run it to scan your computer for any viruses, spyware, and other malware. Be sure to delete anything the software identifies as a problem. Most but not all computer viruses can be deleted using Internet security software. If not, there are free virus removal tools, to remove other nasty computer viruses from your system.

Once your computer is up and running, think about how malware could have been downloaded to your machine. Consider how you can avoid this malicious software in the future. The key to helping protect yourself from malware is prevention. The old saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" rings very true where malware is concerned.

Malware is indeed a growing threat to your Internet security. It is good to know that there are ways to detect and remove any malware infecting your computer.

To learn more how to prevent, detect, and remove spyware, Trojan Horses, keystroke loggers, and other malicious software please visit Internet Security 101. Chris Hecker is the owner and writer of Internet Security 101. This web site contains free internet security and privacy tips, articles, and advice.

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Tips on How to Upgrade Your Computer's RAM


To increase the random-access memory (RAM) of your computer, you must know the type of RAM it uses, how the RAM is presently configured and how many open RAM slots are available.

Step1:
Check the owner's manual or motherboard manual to determine if RAM is parity or non-parity. The website of the company you purchased the computer from usually will tell you what kind of memory your computer needs as well.

Step2:
Find out the speed of RAM (for example, 60 nanoseconds).

Step3:
Determine whether the computer uses single in-line memory modules (SIMMs) or dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs).

Step4:
Find out whether the computer uses regular, FPM, EDO, or Synch DRAM

Step5:
Determine the number of pins on the motherboard: 30, 72 or 168

Step6:
Remove the cover from the machine to find the number of open RAM slots. Look for between two and eight same-sized parallel sockets on the main circuit board. Usually at least two of those sockets will contain RAM - ruler-shaped circuit boards with chips on one or both sides.

Step7:
Purchase additional RAM that matches existing memory specifications

Step8:
See the Related eHow "How to Install RAM" to learn how to put in RAM yourself; you can also get it installed (recommended if you don't feel comfortable opening up your computer case).

Best Advice:
Adding RAM is crucial to performance but should only be done by professionals.


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Tips on How to Clean a Computer Monitor


Summary: Is your computer monitor really blurry or is it covered with a layer of filth? Have you ever asked yourself that question? If so maybe it's time to start cleaning your monitor a bit more often because you don't want too much dust and filth around electronic devices.


Step1:
Gather supplies: an anti-static rag or other soft cloth (scraps of old cotton clothing are good for this purpose), as well as an electrical appliance cleaner (such as Endust for Electronics), eyeglass cleaner, or fluid specially made for cleaning monitors.

Step2:
Check your owner's manual for specific instructions

Step3:
Turn off the monitor.

Step4:
If using an aerosol product, follow the instructions on the can. Otherwise, spray a small amount of fluid onto the rag. Don't spray fluids anywhere near the ventilation holes on the monitor.

Step5:
Wipe the entire screen

Step6:
Wipe the screen dry immediately with a dry portion of the rag or with a second rag

Step7:
Clean the monitor frame with the same product or with another product suitable for cleaning plastic

Repeat all steps if necessary


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Tips on How to Protect a Computer From Viruses


If you think your computer may be infected, take all necessary steps to clear your system and avoid infecting other computers.


Step1:
Be cautious about what disks and files you accept from other people.
Step2:
Don't reuse disks that have been in other computers, don't download files from insecure sites, and don't open e-mail attachments unless you are expecting them. Be wary of messages and attachments, even from people you know, with vague subject lines and contents, such as 'Check this' or 'See these pics!!!'
Step3:
Obtain an antivirus program to more safely share disks, download files from the Internet and open e-mail attachments.
Step4:
If your system gets a virus, visit your virus-scan software manufacturer's Web site and install any virus updates that are available. Then run the software. The software may not be able to delete the virus, but it may be able to identify it.
Step5:
Search the Web for information regarding your specific virus by typing the name of the virus or its associated file into a search engine, followed by the word 'virus.' For example, 'Melissa virus,' 'BubbleBoy virus,' and so on
Step6:
Download and install any software patches or other programs that will help you eliminate the virus. Or follow any instructions you find on deleting the virus manually.
Step7:
Run another virus scan to make sure the virus was dealt with properly
Step8:
Employ extra caution when you receive attachments that end in the commonly used extensions .doc, .exe, .com, .xls or .ppt. Never open attachments that end in .vbs or .js, since a typical user would never have a reason to open these files.

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Tips on How to Clean youre Keyboard


A grimy appearance is just one reason to clean your computer keyboard. If dust gets stuck underneath the keys, they might not work properly. And spilled liquids can be your keyboard's death knell if not taken care of. Here are a few easy steps to get your computer keyboard clean

Step1:
Purchase any supplies you need: compressed air (in an aerosol can); a soft rag; Endust for Electronics, or any nonabrasive household cleaning fluid suitable for cleaning plastic; and a dust mask if you're allergic to dust.


Step2:
Check your owner's manual. If the manufacturer has provided specific instructions, follow them.

Step3:
Shut down the computer.

Step4:
Disconnect/Remove the keyboard

Step5:
Use compressed air to clean between the keys. Spray at an angle to dislodge dust and grime.

Step6:
Shake loose dust gently out of the keyboard

Step7:
If using Endust for Electronics or another aerosol cleaning fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions. Otherwise, spray a small amount of fluid onto a rag.

Step8:
Wipe the keys and chassis

Step9:
Wait until the keyboard is dry before reconnecting it to the computer

Step10:
Reconnect the keyboard and restart the computer


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9 Tips in Life that Lead to Happiness


Are you truly happy? Do you even know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness? These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves. I live my life to maintain my own happiness while trying my best to not cause unhappiness to anyone else. If you want to be happy you need to understand that you can be happy and that you should be happy. Many people make the mistake of believing that they don’t deserve happiness and accept their unhappy state as their destiny. The truth of the matter is that happiness, like anything else in life, needs to be nurtured. The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life

Understand what it is that will make you happy. Everyone has unique requirements for attaining happiness and what makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy. Revel in your individuality and do not worry about whether or not your desires are comparable to those of your peers.


Make a plan for attaining goals that you believe will make you happy. Your mood will very likely increase as your pursue your goal because you will feel better about yourself for going after something you value.


Surround yourself with happy people. It is easy to begin to think negatively when you are surrounded by people who think that way. Conversely, if you are around people who are happy their emotional state will be infectious.


When something goes wrong try to figure out a solution instead of wallowing in self pity. Truly happy people don’t allow set backs to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can turn the circumstances back to their favor.


Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy. These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continued happiness.


It’s also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself. Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance you will be subconsciously putting yourself in a better mood.


Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. While there are times that require you to be serious, when it is appropriate, find a way to make light of a situation that would otherwise make you unhappy.


Maintaining your health is another way to achieve happiness. Being overweight or not eating nutritious foods can have a negative effect on your mood. Additionally, exercise has been known to release endorphins that give you a feeling of happiness.


Finally, it is important to understand that you deserve happiness. Those who believe that they are not worthy of happiness may subconsciously sabotage their efforts to achieve happiness. If necessary, tell yourself each day that you deserve to be happy and remind yourself what steps you will take to achieve the happiness you desire.


Happiness is hard to define but most people are aware of whether they are happy or not. Many people believe that happiness is a form of luck and that some people are destined to be happy while others are destined to be unhappy. I try to incorporate the tips above into my life and have had great success in achieving happiness. The tips in this article are small but meaningful steps that you can take each day to lead you to true happiness.


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