Is there an easy way to switch back and forth between apps on an iPhone 4?

Is there an easier way to flip back and forth between apps without going through the Home button?

By "going through the Home button" do you mean double tapping the Home button to bring up the recently used apps tray?

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How do I switch back and forth between Roku and Verizon FIOS TV?

I just purchased a Roku 3500R Streaming Stick (HDMI). I set it up with no problem. What I can't figure out is how to switch easily between viewing the Roku and viewing regular TV. The only way I was able to get rid of the Roku screen was to unplug the Roku from the one HDMI connection on my TV, and replace it with the HDMI connection from my set-top box. If I got an HDMI splitter, would there be a way to switch back and forth without unplugging things?
FYI, my TV is a Sony Model KDL-32S2010. Any suggestions would be gratefully accepted!

Looks like your TV only has 1 HDMI port.
A splitter won't work. Would need to get an HDMI switch.
Or just get component cables (will need 4) to run from FIOS box to Component ports (3 video and 2 audio) on the back of your TV.
Then just use the TV menu to switch back and forth.
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HP PhotoSmart 6525 Switching Back-and-Forth between Wireless and USB

Hi,
I setup my HP PhotoSmart 6525 using the "Wireless with a router" setup instructions (i.e. not Wireless Direct). I am able to print from my laptop through the wireless network. I would also like to be able to print from my laptop using the USB connection at times when my laptop is physically sitting next to the printer. At times when it is not, I want to continue to be able to print wirelessly.
Is it possible to setup the print drivers on the laptop so that I can easily switch back-and-forth between USB printing and wireless network printing? I suspect that it may not be possible because the user guide has a section describing how to "Change from a USB connection to a wireless network" that has you click on a menu item called "Convert a USB connected printer to wireless". There are no instructions for how to convert back to USB. Moreover, the use of the word "convert" does not make it sound like you can maintain both print methods simultaneously on a single computer.
Does anyone know whether it can be done, and if so how?
Thanks in advance,
Paul2
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Hey Paul2,
I see you have the HP Photosmart 6525 installed for Wireless printing capacity and would also like to add a USB driver so that it is available for use when near the printer. Please follow the steps below to add a copy of the printer for USB printing. The below steps are for Windows 7 and below based computers. If you have Windows 8, then the steps will be slightly different so let me know. Please let me know if you have a Mac, because I can provide those steps at that time.
Press the Start menu of the computer
Select All Programs
Open the HP Folder
Open the folder for the HP Photosmart 6520 series
Select "Printer Setup and Software"
Select the option to Add a new printer
Select the USB option
Plug the USB cable in when the software requests it and proceed through the install process
This will leave the Wireless driver support in place and add a second printer under the Devices and Printers window for USB printing. The USB printer may contain Copy 1 in the name as a differentiation, however the other one should also state Network in the printer name to indicate it is the wireless option.
I hope this helps,
Jason
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Switching back and forth between 2 JFrames, rendering the other non-visable

This seems to be my last problem with this assignment thankfully, everything else is completed. As per topic description, My assignment is to create a calculator like the windows XP calculator. It must have a 'standard view' on start up and the option to switch to a scientific calculator and switch back and forth as needed.
As you most likely are aware the scientific calculator is approximately 1.3x the size of the standard calculator. I did look into CardLayout and TabLayout but from what I can gather these can't change sizes. I found this post: [http://forums.sun.com/thread.jspa?threadID=623561] Which is the same methods I had already tried. None of them worked.
Being this is my first experience with swing, I naturally followed my books design which was to extend JFrame and implement other classes. I feel this may be the wrong course of action now.
public class Calculator extends JFrame implements ActionListener,
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private JMenuBar menuBar;
private JMenu mEdit, mView, mHelp;
private JMenuItem copyItem, pasteItem, helpItem, aboutItem;
public Calculator()
    ... add(menu);
public JMenuBar createMenu()
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    mView.add(rbStandard);
    rbScientific = new JRadioButtonMenuItem("Scientific");
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          sc.setVisible(false);
          isStandard = true;
        else
          JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null,
                    "Something is wrong this WILL NOT SHOW !!!\n",
                    "It's STUFFED!\n", JOptionPane.INFORMATION_MESSAGE);
    else if (e.getActionCommand().equals("Scientific"))
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        sc.setVisible(true);
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}Ok that is a very basic overview of what the class looks like, the Standard calc hides itself and goes into Scientific mode very well, however when trying to switch back to Standard nothing happens, as you can see from that Action method I have tried numerous things, including dispose(). I need the standard view to become the scientific view and change it's size. I have read a lot of the swing tutorials and I can not think how to do this. Keep in mind that when Standard calc switches to scientific it does not open a new window, the window simply morphs. (this happens at the same orientation to desktop as well).
2 questions:
1. Does anyone know how I can switch back to standard calc?
2. Should I redesign my project (which is currently sitting at 1200 lines and a single class(with inner classes)) and how?
What is a good way to design a swing application such as this? (or is having the class extend JFrame perfectly normal?)
Edited by: Gcampton on Sep 19, 2010 7:47 AM
Additionally, I forgot to mention, I use the menu bar already defined in standard calculator(outer class) inside my scientific(inner class), all the options within scientific mode work exactly as they do in standard. Except of course for switching back to standard. Also the boolean variable isStandard, is not the problem as I have tested without it. the "About Calculator" "Help Topics" "copy" "paste" menu buttons all work and perform the actions as implemented in the Standard Calculator actionPerformed(ActionEvent e), The scientific actionPerformed() method IS BLANK!!!
I was somewhat surprised at this, yet thankful as well. I didn't want to have so much repeat code in the inner class.

I shouldn't have been so quick to think I won't run into any more problems...
I've copied code straight from java tutorials [http://download.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/uiswing/components/editorpane.html]
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            editorPane.setEditable(false);
            java.net.URL helpURL = About.class.getResource("Doc2.html");
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this.setIconImage(new ImageIcon("about.png").getImage());Is this way depreciated? or is there somewhere else I should have the document?

Switching back and forth between keys on vocal track

I followed the instructions in the garage band tutorial for changing key (pitch?) of a vocal track for part of the project. Doesn't seem to work the way they suggest - calling up master track, adding a point on the automation line where I want change to begin and raising automation line on other side to raise pitch. No change seems apparent.
This vocal track is actually a rap that involves a person talking to a bug. I recorded the rap in key of D, want to raise pitch of the part that has the bug 'talking' to give it cartoony effect. I tested it on whole track by changing key normal way and raising key from 'D' to 'G' seemed to have best 'feel' for what I want. Can I switch keys back and forth in Garage Band and if so, how?
I also have Soundtrack installed with my Final Cut Pro, but would like to stick with Garage Band for this project if possible.
Judy

if you read the docs, your own recordings are not affected by the master pitch.
for your project it probably makes more sense to use the Vocal Transformer effect anyway (the alternate choice would be to use the Region Pitch control in the Track Editor)

How do I switch back and forth between phones

My daughter has a new phone (no data) and she wants to switch back to her old phone temporarily. I logged into my Verizon, picked the activate a device option, and then when I get to the next screen it automatically picks MY phone to activate even though I select her number. My question is this. If I turn her new phone off, dial *228 on her old phone, is that is all that is required? I have been able to do it from the website in the past, but for some reason it won't let me any longer. I don't mind calling them, but she will be needing to move her service back and forth quite often, so I would like to find a better way. Any advice?

The option of calling *228 and choosing option 1 should work. And as you stated, shut off the active phone first.

IPod Touch screen switches back and forth between lock screen and start-up screen.

iPod Touch 4th Generation
My iPod Touch screen has been showing the Apple logo with the loading wheel then it will switch to the lock screen. It keeps going back and forth. My iTunes and iPhoto programs recognize my iPod when I plug it in, but it's the iPod itself that doesn't seem to be working. I've already tried resetting it using the Power and Home button, and restoring it using iTunes. I can't turn the power off unless I reset it. It's still continuing to charge on its own but it won't let me unlock the screen.
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Can I switch back and forth between DSL ethernet modem and AirPort ?

I use Earthlink DSL connected direct to my iMac by ethernet cable from my modem and the service is very good . . . ever since I installed Leopard I noticed up in the top menu bar that AirPort is ON and usually shows 4 or 5 names listed and only 2 or 3 have the Lock icon . . . I have to assume AirPort is detecting signals from the apartments above and next to me . . . I do not need a wireless connection but I am curious to see if my iMac will actually join one of those networks so how do I temporarily try that and then go back to my regular wired DSL service ? . . . also, I may start renting out a room in my place and the girl will undoubtedly have either a Windows or hopefully a Mac laptop and will need wireless so I would appreciate advice on the best equipment to buy that both Windows and Mac laptops can connect to wirelessly . . . thanks in advance for any advice

Yes you can. Just unplug your DSL modem and then go to your airport menu and try to connect to one of the networks taht's available there. To switch back, reconnect your DSL modem and connect as you usually do.
Any wireless "802.11x" router (where x is "b","g", or "n") will work for both Macs and PCs. Practically all routers these days are compatible with every platform out there.

If I install Apple TV, will my Dish Network TV cease to function? Or will it be something I can switch back and forth between?

Recently found out we owned this, never installed. Family wants me to install it for them, but they would have a cow if installing it meant they could never have their Dish Network or DVR again. Help?

I'm not sure what you're getting at. The Apple TV in no way interferes with exsiting equipment like the Dish Network box. Most newer HDTVs (big screen TVs) have more than one HDMI input that you can switch between. If you have a home theatre amplifier/speaker system the newer ones have multiple HDMI inputs and built-in switches. In my own setup I have a Dish VIP622 DVR, an Apple TV, and a Blu-ray player all connected to my HDTV and can switch bewteen them at will.

How do I capture software simulations when having to switch back and forth between applications?

Working with service reps who use multiple systems to complete an order. Need to know how to guide them in the use of Captivate 8 to produce a software simulation that includes the entire process.

Hi there
It sounds as if you might be thinking that Captivate typically records a single application. Certainly it *CAN* work that way, but it also can record just an area of the screen. This is what I'm thinking you are wanting in this case. Just define an area of the screen (possibly even the entire screen) and record that. Then your reps can move between applications.
Cheers... Rick

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my lovely vertical left side tab bar switched suddenly when i clicked something accidentally. i'd like to know how to get it back. i got it back months ago when i also clicked, accidentally, but the "get back" was a surprise, too, since i didn't realize what i'd clicked.

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I want to work on my web-site and switch back and forth between the public view and the admin view but Firefox keeps closing one of them - how do I disarm this?

Before upgrading to this version of Firefox I could simultaneously have my public version and my admin version of my web-site open. I could make changes in the admin version and then check to make sure the public version registered and displayed the changes just as I wanted them. Now it keeps switching so both of them are public or both of them are admin. I want to know how to disarm this function. Thanks!

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HELP! How can I switch back and forth from LT to FCE to sync sound?

I'm using LT 1.2.1 and FCE 3.0. I haven't used it for 2 or 3 years, but people in this forum have been amazing at helping me get an old project working again.
Here's my latest question. I swore back then there was a way to move back and forth between LT and FCP so I wouldn't have to render my LT files each time I wanted to drop it into FCP.
Here's what I'm doing:
I've created an entire "movie" in LT that now needs to be fine-tuned to be sync'd up with a professional voiceover, which is why I'm using FCP. The only way I can figure out how to make sure the LT file is going to be sync'd with the audio is to render the movie in LT, import it into FCE, see if the audio works with it, if not, I go back to LT, move things around, then re-render, import into FCE, and hope it all sync's.
I think there was an easier way to go back and forth between the two.
Along the same lines, is there a way to get the audio from FCE (or some sort of a representation) into LT? The LT file must be adapted to the audio, and if I could "see" the audio in LT, it would be infinitely easier.
Thanks!
Bob

LiveType does not support any kind of audio, Bob.
Go through your movie in the FC Timeline and set markers at the relevant cue points by pressing M.
Pressing M a second time whilst sitting on the marker, will open a dialog where you can type a suitable description in the name field. Keep the description short -it might help to take notes too.
Export a copy of the movie (including markers) and bring it into LiveType with File > Place background Movie. The markers will show up at the top of the LT timeline, with their descriptions.
Delete the background from LiveType when you have everything lined up. Save your LT project file and import it into FCE. You can use the project file exactly like a video clip.
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Need multiple 'MAIL' Icons. Have two mail accounts and i want to keep them separate but want to EASILY switch back and forth from the main screen instead of going through, Settings, Mail, and selecting account. Major pain

Have two mail accounts and i want to keep them separate but want to EASILY switch back and forth from the main screen instead of going through, Settings, Mail, and selecting account. Major pain the butt. This has been a request from Apple users for many years. it's great you can now combine all emails into one, but some people want them kept separate and have separate icons on the main page. They could easily do this by having one "MAIL" account as white and another red. Or put MAIL 1 and MAIL 2. Or an actual label that the mail accounts are called on the ICONS!!
Help!

eshghoolak wrote:
...I could switch back and forth between accounts while in the mailbox, with one button. I think that is what you are referring to? Whoever said it's just a simple switching - you obviously haven't had the pleasure of using an Android device. It's not that quick to go back and forth - definitely not efficient...
Not that it matters a lot, Android vs iPhone interface is largely a matter of personal preference and what you know... I'm not sure which one you're saying is not efficient...
In any event...
I currently have two email accounts setup. My iPhone main page Mailbox settings reads:
Mailboxes
Inboxes
All Inboxes
Gmail
[email protected]
Accounts
Gmail
[email protected]
I wish there an efficient way to move back and forth while in the "Inbox" between accounts. Also, Why does one gmail account show as "Gmail" and another as the actually address?
The names are based on the names you gave the accounts when you set them up.
Settings>Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
Tap the account you want to re-name. Go to the "Description" field and put in what ever you want.
Second, there is no way to quickly choose a bunch of emails to delete. I have to manually go into each one and move it to the Trash folder.
If you tap the edit button in the upper right while in mail, you can select multiple items to move, delete or mark (flag).
I don't want any of the condescending remarks, that I've read here and in other forums. I'm honestly looking for a solution, which I think you are too! One thing I realized is that iPhone users in these forums are really defensive and quick to say "that's how it is, live with it, if you don't like it go away" Um...the only thing that tells me is you are pretty bitter and have kept telling yourself that, to force yourself to like your device. I prefer to express my issues, and find solutions. There is ALWAYS a solution...
I think what you will find is that many people here, myself included, tend to get a bit short with people who start off with attacks or whining about how something has been asked for for years and should be easy, rant about things that have already been beaten to death multiple times in the forums, talk about how much better Android or BB are at something (really... if it's that much better, why did they buy an iPhone to begin with?), etc., or continue to ask questions that could easily be answered with a simple search, or even just by looking back at the last dozen posts to the forum, half of which probably asked the EXACT SAME question.
I don't think any of us go out of our way to be rude or uncivil. That said, attacking the people who are attempting to help you is much more likely to generate a response of 'if you don't like it, go away', than it is to generate something that will be truly helpful.

Command Button colors corrupt after switching back and forth from design view.

I would say my experience level with Access is "getting there."
I therefore don't thing I'm making a newbish mistake.
Has anyone else noticed this? As it's bugging me quite badly.
1. A command button has had it's color formatted (pressed, hover, etc. nothing fancy)
2. It works fine.
3. In my navigation form, if I switch to design view, then select a given sub-form... like "customers" - and switch back out of design view, to form view - then without fail, all customized command buttons within that sub forms' color will 'corrupt'
ie, change.
4. Closing and reopening the navigation form (ie, my main menu) restores it, but the same thing will happen should I go back to design view for the sub form.
5. Finally - this behaviour does not happen when switching back and forth between views on the original form that isn't a sub form in the navigation form. (Ie,. the main 'customers' form).
Can any clever folk give me a solution? :(
Thanks,
Eric Rowlands
EDIT - My apologies, I am using Access 2013 for a desktop database.

1) We will need to understand whether the issue is seen on any sample database.
2) IS this seen only on your system, we would need to check on other system also
3) If the issue is seen in all system & issue is not seen in the sample database then this could be database specific issue
4) As per my understanding the issue is consistent, we would need to find what is the VBA code or which code is used while designing this form.
5) We would need to see if the issue is seen only on that particular navigation form?
6) Is the button gets corrupt I mean to say non-usable once it get discolored ?
7) What is your end goal just in case if you are able to work on your database i.e. when working on the navigation form without going in design view is issue still seen there ?
8) Since when are you experiencing this issue ?
9) If possible please provide me the environment details of your system & Access application, whether the issue is seen only in access 2010 can we check in access 2007 or in access 2013.
I would really appreciate if you can answers the above questions this will really help us to isolate the issue further
in terms of technical troubleshooting after answering the above question I might come up with another question so that we can do extensive isolating the issue so the if required we can involve the developer also.

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