New User - Question About Memory?

Hi everyone, I'm planning on getting a laptop for college and I just like this 12-inch powerbook. I'm not that great understanding the details about computers but I see it has 512MB of memory. Exactly how much is that?

That's about the minimum for running Mac OS X. If you don't plan on doing any heavy work and use it mainly for word processing and Internet/email use, you should be okay.
The 12" PowerBook supports up to 1.25GB (1,280MB) of memory. You can replace the one 256MB module to add a 512MB module (for 768MB total) or a 1GB module for the 1.25GB total.
If you're not happy with the performance, you can always purchase more memory (the 1GB module is around $200 or less online).

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New user - questions about email setup and synchronization

Hi,
I'm a not-particularly-techno-savvy new owner of a BlackBerry Curve 8900. My questions are:
1 I seem to only have the option to use a work email account with a BB Enterprise server and not the option to create or add an email addy. How do I resolve this?
2 I've installed the BlackBerry Desktop Manager but when I try to synchronize data from my device - organiser stuff and contacts - I get a message saying there are no applications configured, with subsequent instructions as to how to do this but I then have to choose from a huge list of folders and other stuff and have no idea what to do!
I'm really hoping someone will be kind enough to try and help as I'm floundering dreadfully.
Thanks in advance.
Jan

Jan,
When you install Desktop Manager it gives you the option to setup with an enterprise server or internet email, I can't tell from your post which you have.
However, to pick the applications to sync, assuming you have Desktop Manager 4.7,
open Desktop Manager
Click on Synchronize on the left side of the screen
On the next screen that opens, choose Synchronize under the word "Configure" (also put check marks in all the boxes that will allow you to check)
On the next screen to open choose Synchronization on the "right" side
In a couple of seconds another screen will open up where you can choose what applications to sync (calendar in Outlook, tasks in Outlook, Contacts in Outlook etc) just choose each program you need to sync and choose the program on your PC to use such as Outlook.
I also have the 8900 and it syncs with my Outlook 2003 for contacts, calendar, memo and tasks.
Hope that helps.
Steve

New user, question about encoding...probably been covered a few times

I am new to MAC's and video. Let me get this straight and make sure I am doing this right. I made a 1hr 18 minutes video in IMOVIES. I exported it (Share Movies - Medium Size for DVD viewing). It takes like 2 1/2 hours to encode. Is this right? Then, I opened up Magic DVD in IDVD and pulled the Video that I made on IMOVIES and added one of their snazzy intros. From this point, I am a little confused. Do i go to Project - project info - and change to high quality? or keep at Best Performance? Even though my video is 79 min (4.36 GB) it says I have reached my maximum amount and need to change encoding or something to burn? where do I go for that?
Lastly, right now I am on project info, set to best performance and it is encoding. How long does a 79 min video take to encode? Is it going to let me burn it after it finishes? Sorry new here but a quick learner.

I am not sure with imovie since I use only Final Cut Pro. iDVD setting will let you expand the file for length. Naturaly the best quality pr performance will take less time of a file. In the case with iDVD 4 the best quality will only take 60 minutes of video already compressed. Best performance will take up to about 1 hour nd 49 minutes. You have to leave enough room for the menu to take up some space on the disc as well. In FCP we have to export as a quicktime file where with a 1 hour 30 min video can take about 20 minutes to export. the burning and compression time depends on the system you have. G5 faster, G4 like mine takes longer. on that same video idvd 4 will take about 3 hours to convert and burn the disc. When I use DVD Pro Studio that is way different and take a lot longer. I have had a typical 2 hour video take up to 14 hours to convert/export to a MPEG 2 format or DVD format. But the burning process take about an hour. It all depends on your equipment.
Hope that helps.

Hi Everyone Im New, Got Question About Upgrading MSI GT60 0ND With SSD

Hi Everyone I'm New, Got Question About Upgrading MSI GT60 0ND With SSD.
:welcome:So As I've stated I'm new here, or at least got a new MSI notebook.
Ive got the new MSI gt60 0ND with 750GB HD and 675 Ge-Force GTX , anyways to the bottom line.
I would like to Upgrade my computer with SSD that I bought and install the win8 on it, in order to speed things up, but I have encountered a few problems..
1. there is no sticker on the back of the computer that gives information about the serial number of my windows 8...
2. lets say in some magical way I could get the serial number out, can I use it to reinstall ? because Ive heard that you cannot use this CD key anyways unless you got a special win8 installation CD key from MSI because its MSI branded windows 8.
am I screwed ? ?? ? I thought it is possible to upgrade with SSD but it seems like MSI made it very hard, I do not understand why they even putted the warranty void sticker on the expansion bay's .... WEIRD..
Please help !! Thanks in advance,
David

Quote from: dudiz10 on 10-January-13, 19:20:54
Hi Everyone I'm New, Got Question About Upgrading MSI GT60 0ND With SSD.
:welcome:So As I've stated I'm new here, or at least got a new MSI notebook.
Ive got the new MSI gt60 0ND with 750GB HD and 675 Ge-Force GTX , anyways to the bottom line.
I would like to Upgrade my computer with SSD that I bought and install the win8 on it, in order to speed things up, but I have encountered a few problems..
1. there is no sticker on the back of the computer that gives information about the serial number of my windows 8...
2. lets say in some magical way I could get the serial number out, can I use it to reinstall ? because Ive heard that you cannot use this CD key anyways unless you got a special win8 installation CD key from MSI because its MSI branded windows 8.
am I screwed ? ?? ? I thought it is possible to upgrade with SSD but it seems like MSI made it very hard, I do not understand why they even putted the warranty void sticker on the expansion bay's .... WEIRD..
Please help !! Thanks in advance,
David
I think serial key of windows is in your bios which you cannot See however it should be automatically activates windows

ITunes new user question

im planning to buy an iPod Touch in the coming days and this will be the first time ill be using the iTunes. (ive been using Sonicstage for my Sony mp3 walkman eversince). if i say i have an mp3 file downloaded from a site other than iTunes store would iTunes automatically "recognise" the song? how do i search for the song/album cover/picture so it would appear on my iPod Touch? and can it also recognise "any" downloaded MP4 video?

You shouldn't have any problems - itunes will play mp3 files fine and it's pretty easy to add all your files in.
Before you buy your new ipod, I would advise you to go ahead and download itunes now and start using it. Also you should be aware that quite a few windows users are having problems with accessing the store or are having other installation problems (check the forums for examples). You have to use itunes 7.4 with the new ipods, and a lot of people have gotten the new ipod, updated itunes and then not been able to download new music or videos from the store! But you don't have to buy music through the store if you don't want to.
When you do download itunes, I think the very first time it will ask you if you want it to search your computer for music files. If not, you can manually add folders of music to itunes - for example, if all your music is in your 'my music' folder in itunes go to File>Add folder to library, highlight 'my music' and it will automatically add all your music in. When you download other mp3 files you can use File>add file to add individual songs, or just open them with itunes and it will add them to your library.
Mp3 files don't need any reformatting for itunes; if you have unprotected wma files, like you ripped a CD on windows media player, itunes automatically converts them (I think to aac, which shows up as .m4a). itunes cannot read protected wma files, however. I can't answer your question about videos, but i think itunes could read them - try it and see if it works!
Another thing to be aware of is that music bought from the itunes store is usually in protected aac format, and I don't think you can play that on your sony. Also, when you install itunes it automatically makes itself the default audio and video player unless you uncheck the box during installation - so keep that in mind.
After you get itunes up you can 'sync' all your music onto your ipod; if you have more music than will fit on the ipod you can create playlists and sync all or some playlists on your ipod, so it's up to you what you want to put on it.
also - I think apple's online pages aren't that great for info, but the itunes help is a little better.
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New user question - superimposing one image on top of another

Hi,
I am a new user to Photoshop having downloaded the trial version of Elements 10 this morning so forgive my very basic question. I have a picture of a sunset and a picture of a ship. How do I place the ship in the sunset please? that is, how do I superimpose the ship on to the sunset background?
Cheers,
Mankie22

You can also try the quick selection tool. The selection tools take some practice to understand them. Changing brush sizes in the option bar may help you with either the selection brush tool or the quick selection tool. You want the selection to include the entire ship, not just the outer edges. You may have had the brush very small and therefore just selected a narrow edge of the ship.
Once you make your selection and paste it over the other layer, you should take a look at how the edges of the ship appear. If they are jagged, you might need to Undo a couple of steps and either fix up the selection ( change brush size, addto/subtract from). Another refinement would be to make sure you still have a selection tool active and then right click within the selection. Choose Refine Edge and you can smooth the edge there - along with other refinements available.
Click on Help in the menu bar and go to the Adobe help site. Type in key words for more info.

I have a question about memory?

Hi again gang,
While researching memory for my new motherboard (k7N2 Delta-L), I was wondering, is it better to purchase good quality PC3200 like Mushkin or Corsair XMS, or higher speed VALUE memory like pc3500 or 4000?
Also, am I correct to think I can install any speed of memory, realizing I will only get the FSB speed of my equip.? I might be able to use this higher speed memory down the road on a new build.
I am really a newb at this stuff, but I enjoy it and am learning everyday.
My new build will look something like this:
Case: Aspire X-Dreamer II (with 350W PSU) - $54
CPU: AMD Athlon XP 2800+ Barton - $118
Cooling: Vantec AeroFlow VA4-C7040 - $23
Motherboard: MSI K7N2 Delta-L - $73
Memory: 512-MB (2x256-MB) Corsair PC3200 DDR - $87
Hard Drive: 120GB Western Digital SE - $90
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon 9600 Pro 128-MB - $143
Monitor: Samsung 955DF - $179
Sound Card: 6-Channel Integrated - $0
Speakers: Logitech Z640 6-Piece Speaker System - $60
CD/DVD-ROM: AOpen 48x24x48x16 Combo Drive - $47
Communications: Onboard LAN - $0
Mouse: Microsoft Intellimouse Optical - $15
Keyboard: Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard - $15
Operating System: Windows XP Home - $85
Floppy: Panasonic, TEAC, etc. - $8
I know I need a better PS like Antec true blue 480 watt.
Plus I will buy the AMD 2500 Barton and not sure about memory quality.
Yes, I want to OC this puppy.
So this is so long.
Thanks for all your thoughts.

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Originally posted by Poorhouse_98
Thanks for quick response Raven!
I already own the Delta-L motherboard. It was given to me brand new by a marketing rep. that I know. Do you think I shouldn't build a system using this board under the circumstances?
If you guy's say no don't do it, then I will reconsider my situation.
Thanks again.
there is nothing wrong with the L version.
but with the ilrs you can add sata drivers
instead of max 4 you can have 7 drives.
if you look in my sig i own the L version and it works good.
the L version uses realtek sound and its good.
i can hear no difference between Realtek and my addon soundblaster audigy.

New Guy Question about Name Changes from Logical to Relational

Sorry for the "New Guy" question. I am trying to do this the way I wished it worked rather than the way it does.
Lets say I have an Entity named "Current Database" with an Attribute named "Current Database Name". All this is in plan english for the Logical Model. Now when I generate the Relational Model I would like the Table named "CDCD_CURRENT_DB" and the column named "CURRENT_DB_NAME".
I have been working with a Glossary and some other features trying to get this to work. It kind of does but I do not fully get it and I think I am missing out on much of the power of the product. I have been forcing the Nickname "CDCD" (As we call it) and the "Database" to "DB" in the "Preferred Abbreviation" of the Entity.
I am working with v3.3.0.734
Thanks for the help.

Hi Sky13,
it can be done with glossary but it looks to me what you want is not that native to glossary approach.
it's good to look here for basics http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/developer-tools/datamodeler/datamodelernamingstandards-167685.pdf
Example here also could be useful if you want to go with glossary - Re: Data Modeler: Naming
If you want to use preferred abbreviation then it should be CDCD_CURRENT_DB.
For me CDCD_ is just a prefix - you can handle it separately in relational model - on whole model, on subview and in both cases classification types also can be used to determine how objects are prefixed.
You don't want Current to be abbreviated then do not put it in glossary however you need to check "Incomplete modifiers" check box in glossary.
Entity property "Short name" goes to table abbreviation during engineering. There is a transformation script which will prefix table columns with table abbreviation if you need it. And another one can remove the prefix.
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Brand new Dreamweaver user - question about SEND/SUBMIT button

Hello, all. Nice to meet you. I'm brand new to dreamweaver,
but not brand new to Design view in Frontpage - LOL.
I can create the basic website, with teh pictures,
thumbnails, multiple page cross links..etc.
My only question is I'm trying to make an application page -
basically a link from the home page that says APPLICATION.
I am familiar with adding text boxes for FIRST NAME/LAST
NAME/NUMBER/BEST TIME TO CALL...etc.
The only problem is I dont know what to do with that.
I don't think it can automatically send an email without smtp
info in the script, but I wouldnt mind letting it create a txt file
or something on the server so I can view it.
Or maybe it can send me an email, who knows.
Is there a really simple way or code I can use to have teh
send button somehow get to my email for me to view comments, names,
contact information...etc?
Remember, total beginner.
TIA

> Remember, total beginner.
The very best thing you can do is to get a good book on HTML
and CSS and
spend some time learning the underlying technology. DW is
very different
from FP, and will expect you to have some of this
understanding under your
belt.
There are only two ways to process form data -
1. Use mailto:[email protected] as the action of the form
2. Use a server-side scripting method to a) harvest the
form's data, b)
process it in some manner, e.g., enter it into a database, c)
formulate and
send an email to one or more email recipients, and d)
redirect the visitor
to some ending page
Method 1 is quite simple, and is also the least reliable. It
depends both
on your visitor having an email client already installed on
their computer -
this eliminates public computers, or home users without email
clients
installed (more and more it seems) - and on the installed
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responding to
the mailto call. It is not possible to use this method *and*
send the
visitor to a
thank you page as well.
Method 2a is the preferred method, since it eliminates the
problems of
method
1, but it means that you have to grapple with
server-scripting somehow (ASP,
CF, PHP, perl, etc.).
Method 2b would be to use some third-party form processing,
like
http://www.bebosoft.com/products/formstogo/.
You would have to decide which of these methods is best for
your needs,
but if it's Method 2a, then start by asking your host what
they provide for
form
processing. If it's 2b, then read their FAQ/instructions
carefully.
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> Hello, all. Nice to meet you. I'm brand new to
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> to Design view in Frontpage - LOL.
> I can create the basic website, with teh pictures,
thumbnails, multiple
> page
> cross links..etc.
>
> My only question is I'm trying to make an application
page - basically a
> link
> from the home page that says APPLICATION.
> I am familiar with adding text boxes for FIRST NAME/LAST
NAME/NUMBER/BEST
> TIME
> TO CALL...etc.
>
> The only problem is I dont know what to do with that.
>
> I don't think it can automatically send an email without
smtp info in the
> script, but I wouldnt mind letting it create a txt file
or something on
> the
> server so I can view it.
>
> Or maybe it can send me an email, who knows.
>
> Is there a really simple way or code I can use to have
teh send button
> somehow
> get to my email for me to view comments, names, contact
information...etc?
>
> Remember, total beginner.
>
> TIA
>

New Macbook Pro User - Question about Internet

I am a new Mac user and my Mac seems to have trouble loading some internet pages. Any suggestions?

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New to Macs, had it since the 12th April. How can I tell where all my disk space is being eaten up? Of the 160GB I've used around 50GB. I can't for the life of me imagine how. I've copied one camcorder tape on and tried to produce a DVD (I need more time OK!) and also I've copied a couple of gigs worth of digicam images that may be duplicated in both the iPhoto library and the original folder I copied them into - my question, is there anything like Treesize Pro (on the PC) for a Mac? 50 gigs is a lot to fill up and I'd love to know where it's all going. I have emptied the trash.
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I am putting in more Memory and the Manufacturer tells me to put the largest capacity Memory module in Socket No "0"
Can somebody please tell me how I will know which one is "0" and which is "1"
I have taken 512 MB module out of right hand stack and put in new 2GB Memory module. This gives me 512Mb in Left and 2GB in right.

Hi David
Usually its no matter what memory module was placed in the single slot
The notebook should recognize both without any problems
But back to your question;
The slots should be marked as 0 and 1. You should find these numerals somewhere near to the slots but once again you can use both modules in different slots ;)
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Bought this Motherboard: MSI 975X Platinum Powerup Edition
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I have a P4 CPU HT in it with 2 512mb sticks of DDR2 memory (533mhz).
I am upgrading to a Core 2 Duo 6600 CPU which has a 1066mhz FSB
What memory speed should I purchase to achieve the fastest bus speed without overclocking???
I get confused as my current memory is 533 which I guess on a Pentium 4 with HT cuts the FSB speed in 1/2 to 266mhz.
Any recommendations?
Do I need to buy Dual Channel or can I just buy 2 sticks?
Thank you
Peter

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Great info again guys!
I'll stay away from OCZ (I read it's more for overclockers).
@DryHeat:
I watched your sig, great setup! I'm planning for about the same setup (MSI 975x PUE, P180, C2D, ...). But will try a Scythe Ninja for CPU cooler and use an MSI graphic card (maybe 2 cards for 4 monitors in total).
Is your setup silent or just quiet? Makes a big difference for me.
What would you change now? And what is the most noisy component?
Sorry for all the questions but I'm not an expert and by budget does not permit me from making any mistakes.
The case fans create the most noise. When they are all on "low" I an hardly hear them and have to shake the mouse to see if it's on, but on medium it sounds like a "standard" computer. Not terrible, but not quite. On high they are down-right loud.

Getting a new macbook, questions about transferring files with Time Machine

I now plan to switch computers to one of the new Macbook pros. Since I now use Time Machine, I'm planning to just upload the backup to the new computer when I get it. the backups are able to be transferred to a new one for an upgrade right?
Also, I had to switch hard drives once about 2 years ago, and when I did, the backup DVD I made for my iTunes didn't remember which of my ~2000 songs are checked and which aren't, leaving me to have to do it manually over the course of a few weeks. Will Time Machine do this for me?
I'm also running Leopard atm, will there be any problems uploading all the info since the new computer will be running Snow Leopard, and the backup was made through Leopard?

falkner09 wrote:
I now plan to switch computers to one of the new Macbook pros. Since I now use Time Machine, I'm planning to just upload the backup to the new computer when I get it. the backups are able to be transferred to a new one for an upgrade right?
Not via a full system restore. You want to use +Setup Assistant+ when the new Mac first starts up. You can transfer directly from the old Mac, or it's backups. See [Setting up a new Mac from an old one or its backups|http://web.me.com/pondini/AppleTips/Setup.html] (or use the link in *User Tips* at the top of the +Snow Leopard > Installation and Setup+ forum).
Firewire from the old Mac will be fastest, by far. If you use your network, connect via Ethernet cable; wireless will take an eternity.
Also, I had to switch hard drives once about 2 years ago, and when I did, the backup DVD I made for my iTunes didn't remember which of my ~2000 songs are checked and which aren't, leaving me to have to do it manually over the course of a few weeks. Will Time Machine do this for me?
It should.
I'm also running Leopard atm, will there be any problems uploading all the info since the new computer will be running Snow Leopard, and the backup was made through Leopard?
That's what +Setup Assistant+ is all about; it transfers everything except the old version of OSX.

Question about memory expansion on Satellite A80-117

I have a question regarding the memory compatibility.
(The A8-117 is a 1.6 GHz Centrino (Pentuin M processor 730) with 533 MHz FSB, and 2 MB of 2nd level cache, Intel® 915GM Express chipset)
At the moment i have 1 chip of 512MB (333MHz, CL 2.5) installed. I plan to upgrade to 1.5 or 2GB. So what bothers me is: can I install a 533MHz DDR2 modules on this laptop (in that case the old 333MHz one goes out)?
At the official Toshiba site only 333MHz DDR are provided, while the 915GM express chipset allowes it.
If 533 is not possible i guess i'll just buy additional 1GB of 333MHz DDR.
Thanks in advance!
Bostjan

Hello
At first I want to say that is always recommended to use compatible and tested RAM modules. On this way you will be sure it will work well and without any problems.
According the notebook specification you can upgrade RAM to 2GB max and compatible modules are: PC2700 512MB (PA3312U-2M51) and PC2700 1024MB (PA3313U-2M1G).
You can use faster RAM modules but for me it is really not necessary. The notebook specification is 333MHz bus speed and faster modules will not help that notebook runs faster. It is better to buy 2 x PA3313U-2M1G and you will have no problem and notebook will runs much much faster than before.

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