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2011年1月11日星期二

Guide: How to create PDF files for free from any program

PDF is an incredibly popular format for distributing documents electronically. It is created by Adobe , but their Adobe Acrobat software will cost a hefty penny. However, there are free alternatives that let you print to a PDF file from any program.
Adobe Acrobat is the original program to create PDF files. The same company is also behind the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is used to read PDF documents.Now it is not necessary to use these programs. Adobe Acrobat costs a lot, while the reader is free. Would you be able to save files and documents in PDF format, there are free programs.

PDFCreator creates PDF free

One of the many alternative free tool that can be downloaded, is PDFCreator . It is developed in open source and you can download it from the program's website (this link says "Download PDFCreator now!" and is located in the main column - do not click the ad links on the right). Like its competitors PDFCreator installs itself as a printing device.
To create a PDF document from an application - such as Microsoft Word or AbiWord- so, select File -> Print , as usual. In the dialog that pops up, you can choose which printer you want to use. As a rule, your emergency printer selected in the list. Change this to PDFCreator . Click Print .
A dialog box will appear where you can make changes for the title and date on the document. In Settings you will find a lot to adjust if you feel like it, but as a rule, you can choose to save your PDF document. Click therefore on Save .
Now you get to choose a filename for your document. Then just sit back and let the PDFCreator to create your PDF documents, all for free!
Updated: Note that there are scammers who try to charge for PDFCreator via SMS. If you receive this request, you have clicked on a Google AdSense ad to a fraud site and not the actual download link. Read more about this scam .

CutePDF and other free downloads

That said, there are several other programs, if you would not be comfortable with PDFCreator. Do not you like the program, just uninstall it and try something different.Among those worth mentioning are CutePDF and PrimoPDF . BullZip PDF Printer , I have not tried, but it's got good grades.
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2010年11月9日星期二

How to replace the battery on the iPAQ 3800 and 3900 Series

Before starting the installation, please ... - Be careful when handling and Apple ibook g4 battery. - Care of common sense in handling the battery as to not bend (ie, bending), away from metal, away from extreme heat, etc. - Make sure all the data into iPaq have been saved.

- Care of common sense in handling the Battery as not to bend (ie, bending), away from metal, away from extreme heat, etc.
- Make sure that all data were saved in iPaq.
- Read all instructions before your first attempt to replace the Dell XPS M170 battery. This will help you visualize the process before it even began.
1. Turn the power off, and make sure the reset button on the bottom of the unit is turned off to ensure the power is completely off.
2. Take pen from iPaq before continuing.
3. Using a Torx T6, get the four screws out of each corner. Make sure you do not lose the screws. Split the back cover of the main body by using your fingernail or other device such as a flat Phillips screwdriver. Make sure you

Do not scratch the surface when using a screwdriver.
4. Once the back cover is separated from the main body, open the back cover from the top. Do not leave everything the way that HP Pavilion DV2000 battery is attached to the motherboard via a flexible connector PCB. Note: A hard reset slide the door lock button and stylus are not attached to the body, and therefore, they can be loose as the back cover is removed. They are easy to rear, but it is wise to take note of their location and position.
5. As you remove the back cover carefully, you will see a connector between Compaq NX7010 battery and the main board. Carefully remove the connector Battery. Please note that the Battery is glued to the back cover, and can be removed after

Unplug the connector on the main board.
6. Once you have the old Battery removed, align the new Sony vgp-bps9 battery so that the edge of the Battery which is closest to the connector goes to the bottom (for example, the side is recorded on top).
7. Press firmly on the connector Battery. Make sure all corners are firmly inserted.
8. From the bottom, reinsert the backcover. Do not force the lid when closed. This means that the Apple A1022 battery is not properly installed on the back cover. Just realign the stack so it is secure.
9. Insert four screws back and turn the key to reset and power button, in that order, to ensure that the device operates normally.
10. You must fully charge the Battery, And let it charge for more than 30-60 minutes after the full load indicator is lit. This ensures that the Dell latitude d620 battery is fully

2010年10月21日星期四

How to extend your Zune Battery Life

Enjoying the Zune player too long can often lead us to neglect the Dell latitude d610 battery. With the wireless feature, the battery lasts for Zune music marathon 13 hours at 128 kbps Windows Media Audio (WMA) and about four hours with video playback.
Turn it off with this new technique: instead of holding down the play / pause, try to press and hold the D-pad with the back button.
The reason the first method uses the Apple powerbook g3 battery a lot is just because it makes the Zune battery hibernation mode, as in computers, and uses the Dell u4873 battery life to resume where you were when you The on again.
So if this is not at all important to get back to where you left off or if you do not want to use the reader Zune after several hours, using this technique instead.
Of course, keep your Zune firmware update can improve its characteristics, including Dell vostro 1710 battery life. Better convert your MP3 or other audio formats to WMA since the operation will use less IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad x60 tablet battery, and use the / Shuffle All button when you are just listening to songs randomly.
Have the wireless function when not in use, as well as adjust the brightness settings low when you're in a good light.
By these techniques, you can certainly maximize the life of your Toshiba pa3478u 1brs battery.
Of course, if you are planning a long vacation or road trip, the easiest way would be to buy a spare Dell xps m1530 battery . The price has dropped significantly recently, so it is quite affordable.

2010年10月13日星期三

How to Keep your laptop battery healthy

The battery is a key element of your laptop, it is also one of the most expensive and one that tends to be more damaged over time. To keep your Toshiba pa3465u 1brs battery in good working order is crucial. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) of the current laptops are losing their independence due mainly to two factors: first use, secondly the natural aging of chemicals.
It is considered that, on average, a battery Toshiba pa3534u 1brs with a lifespan from 18 to 24 months, after which time its autonomy will decrease sharply.
The advice I give you will only delay the deadline:
The first thing to understand in the context of your Toshiba satellite a100 battery Mobile is that it loses some of its permanent charge, he loses his little charge permanently even if you do not use it. The higher the pa3451u 1brs battery temperature is higher the faster it releases. So the first thing to do is keep your battery as cool as possible. Manufacturers store their batteries around the 15th of what they see as the ideal temperature. On the other hand, your Toshiba pa3450u 1brs battery is too cool (such as organizing your fridge) can damage it permanently.
The second thing to know is that the Toshiba pa3107u 1brs battery life to decrease slightly with each cycle of charging / discharging. This is not surprising, but when combined with the previous point which can cause surprising consequences:
When a user Mobile leave the battery Toshiba pa3400u 1brs in the machine but keeps her connected to the AC adapter as 65Wh Apple PowerBook G4 Charger, the battery of his computer constantly going through cycles of charge / discharge!
A battery that is used in a computer Mobile releases a little faster than normal because of the heat generated by the operation of thecomputer. Once the charge level drops below a predetermined level (different for each manufacturer), the adapter for recharging the HP Pavilion DV6000 battery until the maximum. As the battery ages this cycle is shorter still at speeding the deterioration of its autonomy.
Therefore, if you do not use your Dell Vostro 1400 battery, store it on your computer Mobile in a cool, dry place.

2010年9月15日星期三

Teach you how to calibration laptop battery

Now laptops particularly widespread , whether outdoors or indoors to be used , especially in the outdoors, laptop thanks to battery-powered . Over time, we will find the Sony VGP-BPS5A battery life did not start so long , and before you can use 3 hours , now only battery life 2 and a half hours . How is this going ?

  • life Shorter , not the battery itself problem of
For time less than 1 year of battery , life shorter , more often than not because the
Apple A1189 battery normal aging , but because the battery in many times charge and discharge the process , the laptop BIOS system battery had a miscarriage of justice. have been battery There some power , but the BIOS has the illusion that power is exhausted, so that books forced shutdown. If this battery life has shrunk situation , first of all do not just conclude that the Thinkpad x300 battery quality problems , and can use the " battery calibration "This simple and easy way to make the remaining capacity into full play.



The battery correction method is more than one , there are usually three ways: using BIOS, the battery calibration procedures, artificial means battery calibration and the use of third-party batteries calibration software. Here mainly to talk about the first two correction methods .
Tips : do not recommend using third-party battery calibration software. As for the reason , you first need to install third-party software, not the first two is simple ; Second , in fact, behind the correction the principle is similar, third-party software and not too many a unique places , but also a potential security risk. Therefore, by the first two methods to be completed the PowerBook G4 Battery calibration the case of is not recommended to use third-party software.
  • Standard calibration method: using books BIOS in the battery calibration function
Many brands of notebook computers in the BIOS which are integrated battery calibration procedures , the general in English statement is called "Battery Calibration", or " battery proof . " Directly into the notebook BIOS Can be done Dell Inspiron 1520 Battery calibration operation , here to Asus notebook , for example, simple talk about how , of other books the operation similar to .
step 1: boot, appears boot screen , press 【 F2 】 to enter BIOS menu; through the left and right arrow keys, choose to enter Power menu.
step 2: enter the Power menu , you can see the "Start Battery Calibration" option ( Figure 1) , select it and press the Enter key to execute.
step 3: when the screen turns blue , and English prompted to the laptop 's power adapter plug in to charge the HP Pavilion dv7 Battery . Such as the battery is full , the screen and prompts the user to disconnect the power adapter ( Figure 2). after the notebook start Continued of battery discharge until the battery consumption Jing.
step 4: This process will take some time , such as the Dell Inspiron 1501 battery runs out automatic shutdown after , and then connect the power adapter to charge the battery , but do not boot. Such as fully charged (charging indicator goes out ), the battery calibration process is completed.
Edit Comment: This operation is more official the XPS M1210 battery calibration way to , the whole process takes about 4-5 hours , more time-consuming. If you find that your laptop battery did not take long , like a few months , life as the original , and the books BIOS with this feature , I suggest to implement it.
  • Cottage correction method : Let books boot the natural discharge
Some notebooks, the BIOS in the how to find can not find the Lenovo Thinkpad t60 Battery calibration options. Is this the notebook to can not the battery correct it? In actual fact, we can "unauthorized" battery calibration method for its operation . The reason is called the "cottage "because it is not official way , but through our manual some of settings, so that books in the normal work discharge until the automatic shutdown.
Tips : "unauthorized" battery calibration methodology
On the surface , the battery calibration is the process of the GK479 battery charging and discharging , but it is not intended as we might expect to activate the battery , because to books batteries are lithium batteries , there is no activation issues. The discharge real purpose of is to the computer re- recognize the battery capacity. Therefore, to try to call on the clean, so that books work in smaller power, such correction the effect of to do.
Here are some manual the battery correct necessary to steps .
step 1: books in the operating system (in Windows XP for example) , go to " Power Options . " The " power scheme " select " always open " , and " Turn off monitor ", " Turn off hard disks "is set to the shortest possible time , and the system standby to be set to " never " ( Figure 3).
step 2: In the " Power Options "and" alarm " , deselect all the alert options (Figure 4), the goal is to the battery is completely depleted until shut down .
step 3: set complete , close all applications , turn off the WIFI, unplug the power adapter , battery power supply as 60wh apple A1184 Adapter. Do not do anything until the battery runs out after the automatic shutdown . the process Compared with the estimated length of may take several hours. discharge After , even the power adapter , the battery is full , then completed a battery calibration .
Edit Comment: After correction , try the PA3451U-1BRS battery life time is increased, if not obvious , in accordance with the above method again once , but is not recommended frequently . If the battery has been long used time, and do the battery calibration , the effect was not obvious , it may be the battery itself, the life of natural aging . In addition, if laptop battery life a normal , we do not recommend the battery .