Ulead Video@Home 2 User Guide

Ulead Video@Home empowers your TV tuner card with easy-to-use interface and functions. This enables you to instantly view or record TV programs and other video sources (such as VCR, camcorder, and even TV game console) through S-Video and Composite jacks. During recording, the TV tuner card saves the video as video files (video format varies depending on the TV tuner card you purchased) on the hard drive. Thanks to Ulead Video@Home, a variety of interesting viewing and recording tasks are available at your fingertips.

Installing and running
The following procedures show you how to perform the required installation as well as operate the TV tuner card and Ulead Video@Home.

To install the TV tuner card and Ulead Video@Home:
1. Connect at least one video source such as the CATV cable to the TV input of the TV tuner card.
2. Connect the TV tuner card via its connection cable to the compatible jack on your computer.
3. Insert the program CD into the CD/DVD drive.
4. Follow the screen instructions until the installation of the required driver and Ulead Video@Home is complete.

To run Ulead Video@Home:
1. Ensure that at least one video source is connected to the TV tuner card; the connection cable is properly connected; and the TV tuner card is switched on.
2. Double-click the Ulead Video@Home icon on your desktop, or select Ulead Video@Home from the Windows Start: Programs group.

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Ulead PhotoImpact 8.0 - Web Components

PhotoImpact is an all-in-one solution for digital imaging. It places a wealth of tools at your fingertips for everything you need for the design of Web page graphics and image editing. When designing Web page components, please remember HCISD web pages should be designed to fit within the standard District screen resolution to avoid having to scroll left-to-right and therefore should be no more than 700 pixels wide.

Web Component & Background Designer
Web Component objects typically serve as navigational or other standard elements on a Web page – bullets, banners, buttons, icons and separators. The Component Designer in the Web Menu contains a large selection of preset components that you can customize and use in your Web project.

Image Optimization refers to the process of compressing image file sizes to make them appropriately reduced for Web pages, resulting in faster load times. Files can be optimized in any one of the three standard formats for the Web: .jpg, .gif and .png. However, .jpg and .gif are the HCISD standard. Each image type or format has its own characteristics and is suitable for different types of images.

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Ulead PhotoImpact 10 Professional Image Editing Made Easy Features

Ulead® PhotoImpact® 10 is a complete image-editing suite for enthusiasts who want inspiring results, without the steep learning curve. Basic Mode offers users new to digital photography a streamlined interface for most common tasks. Advanced users can take advantage of a complete set of high-end tools for retouching, montages, painting, drawing and Web graphics. PhotoImpact 10 makes it easy to achieve professional results with your photos.

Ulead® PhotoImpact® 10 Easy to Learn & Use
• Welcome Screen – A great way to get started immediately. Choose between Create New Image, Browse Images, Download Images, Scan Images, Fix Photos, Watch Tutorial and Help.
• Basic Mode – A simple and intuitive interface that has just the right tools for common image editing tasks – ideal for those new to PhotoImpact or digital photography. Easily toggle between Basic Mode and Standard Mode for the complete advanced tool set.
• User Interface* – Revamped with clearer icons, reorganized menu bar, enlargeable effects window, Windows® address bar style browser, updated Layer Manager, more natural flowing painting tools and other usability enhancements.
NEW!
• Dockable Panels – Increase your productivity by locking frequently used panels and toolbars together for complete control over your workspace.
• Large Photo Handling* - Enhanced performance for large photos with features such as Color Replacement, Hue and Saturation, Artistic Effects, Gaussian Blur, and Unsharp Mask.
• Batch Convert – Increase your productivity by converting the file format, data type and resolution of multiple images in just one click.
• Quick Command Panel – Save time by recording macros to perform a set of tasks on any group of images. Enhanced with even more recordable actions.
• EasyPalette TM– Now reorganized for increased ease of use and the ability to save macros. Visually choose the effects and attributes you apply from a panel of thumbnails – just drag-and-drop any effect on to an image, selected area or object for the most intuitive way to apply effects.
NEW!
• Split View – A new single-image mode for faster previewing and increased productivity.
NEW!
• UFO Preview – View PhotoImpact vector graphics files directly in Windows® Explorer – so you’ll know exactly which files you want to open.
• Undo Levels – Backtrack up to the last 200 actions performed, so you’ll have plenty of room for creative experimentation without worrying about losing your original project.

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Ulead Photo Explorer User Guide

Ulead Photo Explorer makes digital photography fun on the PC. It combines tools for acquiring, viewing, organizing, adjusting, and printing digital images in a single easy-to-use interface. Photo Explorer is a must-have companion for digital camera, scanner, and video camera users, or for anyone who needs to manage and share digital images and other media.

Things you can do in Ulead Photo Explorer
Here's an overview of what you can do in Ulead Photo Explorer. Refer to the chapters in this user guide for more details. Welcome to Ulead® Photo Explorer
Adjust images
Make adjustments to images, such as straighten, rotate, crop, balance color, remove red eye, etc. Image adjustments can be applied to multiple images at one time.
Acquire images
Acquire images from digital cameras, scanners, or memory card readers.
Capture and trim video
Capture video clips from DV camcorders, PC cameras, WebCams, motion cameras or capture boards. Later, you can trim, convert and optimize video clips.

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Ulead DVD MovieFactory User Guide

Ulead DVD MovieFactory provides you with the answer to your disc-authoring needs. You can instantly create video or slideshow discs through a user-friendly, wizard-type process and specific task oriented features. You can also enhance your video by adding transition effects, text, audio, interactive menus, and many others, or print disc label or cover to make your discs more attractive and interesting. With DVD MovieFactory, creating professional-looking video or slideshow discs has never been easier!

What’s New?
• Direct to disc and on-disc editing available to standard
DVD-Video disc.
With the Direct to disc feature, you can capture your videos and burn them directly onto a disc. On-disc editing allows you to directly edit the content of your DVD-RW/+RW or DVD-RAM without having to capture the content for editing and burn it back onto the disc.
• Disc label and index printing
Design and print vivid disc labels and case covers with the Print Disc Label feature.
• Normalize audio in output process
Different video clips may have different audio recording levels when created. When these video clips are put together, the volume may vary greatly from one to another. With Normalize audio function, each audio waveform is evaluated and adjusted so that the highest peak reaches a certain level, correcting the rest accordingly to lessen the volume variation.

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Video Editing Software User Guide for The Teachers of the ESM School District

Ulead Video Studio 9 is an easy to use video editing software that allows even the novice of movie makers to produce a professional project complete with sound, titles, text, still images, overlays, and transitions. For assisted editing, Video Studio 9 includes a Movie Wizard for automated movie making, a DV-to-DVD Wizard for transferring tapes to disc, and automatic music analysis and soundtrack generation.

STEP 1:
Starting a New Movie Project (creating a “Working Folder”)
Before you start, create a new folder in your network account that will hold all your video files, audio files, and images. This will be known as your “working folder”. Move any files (video, audio, stills) into this folder so everything you are going to use within your slide show/movie are being pulled from the same location.
STEP 2 – Open the Program
Welcome Screen
Open the program by double clicking on the desktop icon. The program starts up with a simple Welcome screen, offering the three main applications:

Select one of the video editing modes below that best meets your needs from quick and easy to a masterpiece production:
DV (digital video)-to-DVD Wizard: allows you to capture video, add a theme template to it, then burn it into a disc.
Video Studio Movie Wizard: ideal for users who are new to video editing. It guides you through the movie production process in three quick, easy steps.
VideoStudio Editor: gives you the full editing features of VideoStudio. It provides you total control over the movie production process, from adding clips, titles, effects, overlays, and music to making the final movie on disc or other medium.

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Ulead Burn Now User Guide

The user interface: an overview
Select a Task dialog box
The easiest way to make sure you are heading in the right direction when compiling a new disc is by beginning with the Select a Task dialog box. This is displayed each time you launch Burn.Now.

Main Window
The Main Window is where you add and organize the data to burn to disc.

Menus and Toolbar
The Menu Bar comprises the general functionalities for Burn.Now, from creating a new project to finding product updates. The Toolbar enables you to access the most commonly used functions easily.

Source Explorer Window and Disc Layout Window
The Source Explorer Window is similar to Microsoft Windows Explorer. The left pane displays the folders and disk drives available while the right pane displays the files and folders inside the currently selected folder or disk drive.

The Disc Layout Window displays the files and folders to be burned to disc. The panel will appear different depending on the task chosen. Except for creating a bootable disc, most disc burning tasks require you to first include the files from the Source Explorer Window to the Disc Layout Window.

Use any of the methods below:
• Drag the files or folders from the Source Explorer Window to the Disc Layout Window.
• Select the files or folders and click
• Click Add files
.Disc-space Meter
The Disc-space Meter indicates how much space will be occupied on the target disc. If the total file size exceeds the current disc’s capacity and you have enough discs for burning, Span Disc (available depending on the Burn.Now version you purchased) will automatically help you burn all files onto several discs.

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Ulead DVD MovieFactory 2.0 Manual

Ulead DVD MovieFactory provides you with the right answer to your video disc authoring needs. No matter if the disc is a DVD, VCD or SVCD, Ulead DVD MovieFactory takes you there instantly with a user-friendly wizard-type process and specific task-oriented features. With Ulead DVD MovieFactory, creating professional-looking video discs has never been easier!

While all crucial information on how to use Ulead DVD MovieFactory is included in this document and the online Help, you can further receive the latest program updates, tutorials, technology advance (such as the newest hardware compatibility list), and technical support by visiting your local Ulead Web site.

Which task should you choose?
Now you have an overall picture of how Ulead MovieFactory looks like. The next thing to do is choose the right task that fits your need:
• Start Project - New project: Choose this task if you are creating a new DVD MovieFactory project. Please select an output disc format, and then click Next to add media clips. (See page 6 for details.)
• Start Project - Existing project: Choose this task if you already have a previous created DVD MovieFactory project saved on a hard drive or disc. Please use the drop-down list or the browse button to locate a project file (*.dwz), and then click Next to start editing. (See page 6 for details.)
• Edit Disc: Choose this task if you would like to edit your DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, or an existing DVD MovieFactory project directly on a recordable disc. Please select the disc location on your computer, and then click Next to start editing. (See page 15 for details.)
• Direct to Disc: Choose this task if you want to capture videos straight from your video device and burn a disc immediately. Please select an output disc format, and then click Next to capture videos, setup menus, and finally burn the disc. (See page 16 for details.)
• Copy Disc: Choose Copy from - Disc if you want to make a disc-to-disc copy or burn a disc from a DVD folder located in the hard drive or a disc. You can also choose Copy from - Disc image file to copy a ready-to-go disc image file and burn a video disc. Just click Next to go to the output step directly. (See page 16 for details.)

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Ulead PhotoImpact 8.0 – Photo Editing

Photo Editing Tips
1. Open or Acquire the Image
• Choose File Open as normal –or–
• Acquire the Image from a Scanner or Digital Camera
o Click either the Scanner or Camera icon on the
Toolbar Select the Device Click OK
2. Adjust Brightness & Contrast
Makes an image lighter or darker and allows you to make parts of it stand out or blend in more
• Choose one of the Brightness/Contrast toolbar icons or Format Brightness & Contrast
• Click an image to adjust. A thumbnail preview is provided as well as real-time changes to the image.
• Adjusted too much? Click Reset or Undo.
3. Add/Remove Elements
• Using tools under the standard selection icon, parts of an image can be removed or moved
4. Crop
• Select the Standard Selection Tool
• Designate the Shape of the Tool (Squares & rectangles work best on non-white backgrounds)
• Draw around the part of the image you’d like to keep (Use Undo to remove the outline if you make an error)
• Click Crop to remove the excess
4. Add Effects to the Image
Multiple effects can be found in the EasyPallete Gallery and Libraries: Lighting, Rain Drops, Styles, Photographic techniques, Artistic Effects, and more
• Open the EasyPallette Select the image (click on it) Select an effect Click and drag the effect to the image
5.Save and Compress the Image
Note: Always save the original file in case you want to work on it again later without (a) having to recreate it and/or (b) loosing image quality. Do NOT ftp uncompressed files to the Web or use them in Web pages
• File Save As on the Menu bar
• Assign an appropriate image file name
• Set the image Type as .jpg/.jpeg/.jpe
• Click Options and compress the image according to the use and current District standards OK Save -or- Tool Bar: Tool Panel: (Original Image)

Saving Images for the Web
• Evaluate the use of the Image….will it be only for the Web? Image quality for the computer monitor is 96 dots per inch (dpi). However, to increase quality while being file-size-conscious, we generally shoot for resolution of 100-110 dpi.
• Resize the image with the Transform Tool to reduce its actual overall size (measurement). Use the padlock icon to retain image proportion during sizing. Remember, web pages are measured in pixels and the typical web page is 700 pixels wide by 500 pixels tall or smaller.
• Adjust Compression so that File Size is no more than 20-30kb. Compression levels above 80-85% should not drastically affect the image quality.

Saving Images for PowerPoint or Paper
• PowerPoint
o Maintain a high image resolution (400dpi+) because it will be blown-up larger-than-life.
o Avoid distortion when it is projected on-screen, by setting the Size at 4-6 inches – not pixels.
• Paper
o District color inkjet printers generally have a resolution of 300 dpi - higher for color laser printers. Tailor images intended for print with an appropriate resolution; remember higher resolution = larger file.
o Generally, 150-200dpi is acceptable for print, especially if placed on a Web site for distribution.

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Creating animated medical images (Part 2)

There is a lot of software, both free as well as commercial, to create animated GIFs. The majority of software available is shareware, where a user may download a trial version for free prior to purchasing [2]. According to Download.com, the two most popular software for creating GIF animation are Ulead® GIF Animator TM (Ulead Systems Inc., Torrance, CA, USA) and CoffeeCup GIF Animator (CoffeeCup Software Inc., Corpus Christi, TX, USA) [3]. Both have received high rating from reviewers and users.

In addition to these software, this tutorial will also describe a freeware, Microsoft® GIF Animator (Microsoft Corp., Redmond, WA, USA). All software used in this tutorial is available for download at: http://www.biij.org/2006/3/e46/software.zip (13.5 MB). ULEAD® GIF ANIMATOR TM

This software is a part of a multimedia suite of products developed by Ulead Systems Inc. (Torrance, CA, USA). For this tutorial, users may either download the software from the above link or download the current version from: http://www.ulead.com/. Users may try the software free of cost for 15 days. The current version, Ulead® GIF Animator TM 5, is priced at USD 49.95.

Step 1 – Open Ulead® GIF Animator TM, and click on File > Animation Wizard…
Step 2 – Set the canvas size or dimensions of the image to be used. For this tutorial, set both the width and height at 512 pixels. Click Next > when finished.
Step 3 – Click Add Image… to add the images for use in the animation. Select all images (by clicking Ctrl+A) from the selected folder, and click Open. The list of images will now appear (Figure 1), and the user has the option of re-arranging the order of the images. Click Next > when finished.
Step 4 – The user now has to set the duration of each frame to be displayed, by setting either the delay time or the frame rate. A ‘Demo’ field displays an example of the animation speed at the specified delay time or frame rate (Figure 2). The default value of four frames per second is sufficient to produce a smooth animation. Click Next > when finished.

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Ulead QuickDrop User Guide

QuickDrop provides a simple solution to directly burn a variety of discs as well as play and edit media. Drag and drop files and folders to the interface or click a task button to directly perform a task. Thus, you can save time and effort for a more productive digital life with your computer.

Running QuickDrop
• Click the QuickDrop icon on your Start menu.
• Run QuickDrop from the program folder.
• QuickDrop automatically opens during Windows startup. (You can change this by clearing Auto load when Windows starts in Preferences.)

The main interface is where you drag and drop files and/or folders to burn. For Data, Audio, and Video tasks, the Burn button is enabled only when you have dropped at least one file or folder onto a task. The Size bar shows the size of the files for burning. Device displays the drive letter of the burning device installed and connected to the computer. Burn Data disc forces output as data disc. Creating a data disc with UDF 1.5 format allows you to cover a file size over 4GB.

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Ulead CD & DVD PictureShow User Guide

Ulead® CD & DVD PictureShow 4 makes it easy to create entertaining photo album slideshows suitable for any occasion. Turn your photos into dynamic slideshows complete with music, transitions, captions, narration and eye-catching effects in just three steps. Over 60 Instant-Show™ theme templates in categories such as Family, Holidays and Vacation combine meaningful themes with rich special effects for stunning results. Dramatic pan and zoom motion effects and transitions guarantee your slideshows look like they were made by a pro! You can even correct problem photos with ExpressFix™, the built-in photo editor. It’s easy to produce outstanding slideshows every time.

Understanding your project elements
In order to build a properly organized slideshow, it is important to understand the basic elements of a project and how each of them is related.
Slideshow album, slideshows, and slides
A slideshow album is composed of the photo and video slideshows as well as your project menu. A slideshow is made up of either a collection of your photos or a single video file. A slide includes the photo, its decorations and captions.

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Ulead PhotoImpact 6 - Stamp Photo Manipulations

To create a unique portrait using a custom Stamp built from family photos.
Making your photo Objects:
1. Choose 6 - 10 snapshots family members. The photo you want to use as your main image object should be made from at least a 5" X 7", better still, an 8" X 10". The other objects should range from 1/2" to 1" in height to give your stamp some variation. Scan them into your computer or have a friend do it for you. I sometimes use a digital camera or have a digital version made when my film is processed at my local Photo Center.

2. Open one of your photos. Select the Lasso tool. Draw around the head and torso. To add to the area, press ‘A’ and press ‘S’ while selecting the unwanted area to remove it. You should have something similar to this:

3. With the Selection still visible, press Ctrl + C, then Ctrl + V; you now have an object floating on its own layer above the original. Drag the object onto the Easy Palette. I put mine under My Library in a sub library named Family Objects.
Name the object in the Add to EasyPalette dialog window. Do the same until you have 6 – 10 objects in your library.

Building your Stamp:
Open a new file the size of your largest object. Stack all your objects on top of one another.
Do not include the main object you want to use in your image.
Save the file in .UFO format and close the file.
On the Attribute Tool Bar, select Add Stamp; when the Open dialog window appears, navigate to where you saved your UFO file and click Open.
Open a new file.
Load your new Stamp. Make some tests using the different Stamp Attributes. Close the file.

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Ulead VideoStudio 11 Reviewer's Guide

Ulead VideoStudio 11 offers two editions to let consumers choose the range of features they need, at different price points.
Ulead VideoStudio 11
This easy-to-use yet powerful video editing and disc authoring software is aimed at the consumer who wants a simple way to get videos and pictures off a camera, do some editing to polish it, and burn it on to a disc that will play well and look good. Ulead VideoStudio 11 makes it easy to capture video and pictures, add titles, effects and music, and create great-looking videos and DVDs.

Ulead VideoStudio 11 Plus
The Plus version provides video enthusiasts with a more powerful video production package, and offers full High Definition capabilities. Users can capture and edit HD video from HDV or AVCHD camcorders, author HD projects, and burn to HD DVD discs. In addition to the same editing and authoring tools in the standard version, it supports Dolby Digital 5.1 audio creation, and six overlay tracks for more creative picture-in-picture overlay effects. It also offers more output options to mobile devices like iPod, Zune™ and PSP™

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Understanding SAP R/3 A Tutorial for Computer Scientists

Learning Objectives Participants will
- break the "language barrier" of R/3 terminology
- understand R/3's fundamental architectural, database and language concepts
- be able to relate R/3 to their own research and development work
- have a conceptual basis and reference material for a further study of R/3

History of SAP Software
1972 SAP “R/1”
• Innovation = Standard Software and Real Time Computing
1983 SAP R/2
• Innovation = Integration of Applications (Mainframe-based)
1989 SAP R/3
• Innovation = Relational Database, Client-/Server-Architecture, Platform Independence

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Image-Based Lighting

Image-based lighting (IBL) is the process of illuminating scenes and objects (real or synthetic) with images of light from the real world. It evolved from the reflection-mapping technique in which we use panoramic images as texture maps on computer graphics models to show shiny objects reflecting real and synthetic environments. IBL is analogous to image-based modeling, in which we derive a 3D scene’s geometric structure from images, and to image-based rendering, in which we produce the rendered appearance of a scene from its appearance in images. When used effectively,IBL can produce realistic rendered appearances of objects and can be an effective tool for integrating computer graphics objects into real scenes.

The basic steps in IBL are
1. capturing real-world illumination as an omnidirectional, high dynamic range image;
2. mapping the illumination onto a representation of the environment;
3. placing the 3D object inside the environment; and
4. simulating the light from the environment illuminating the computer graphics object.

Figure 1 shows an example of an object illuminated entirely using IBL. Gary Butcher created the models in 3D Studio Max, and the renderer used was the Arnold global illumination system written by Marcos Fajardo. I captured the light in a kitchen so it includes light from a ceiling fixture; the blue sky from the windows; and the indirect light from the room’s walls, ceiling, and cabinets. Gary mapped the light from this room onto a large sphere and placed the model of the microscope on the table in the middle of the sphere. Then, he used Arnold to simulate the object’s appearance as illuminated by the light coming from the sphere of incident illumination.

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Care Notebook Tutorial Basic Computer Terminology

You will hear these computer terms used throughout the Tutorial. If you are fairly new to computers, these definitions may be helpful to you in following the directions in this Tutorial. However, the step by step directions provided in the Tutorial will help you navigate fairly easily.

Browser - This is the program you use to surf the internet. There are several internet browsers available, some of the most popular are Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Netscape Navigator.
Click - To tap one of the mouse buttons. If clicking doesn't work, try 2 quick taps (double-click). In some instructions, click may mean double-click. If one click doesn't work, try double-clicking. Default--A value or setting that a device or program automatically selects if you do not specify a substitute. For example, word processors have default margins and default page lengths that you can reset. The default drive is the disk drive the computer accesses unless you specify a different disk drive. The default can also be an action that a device or program will take. For example, some word processors generate backup files by default.
Download – to transfer data from one computer to another. Downloading usually means to "receive" data and upload means to "send”.
Field – (also referred to as a form field) An area of a database record, or form, into which a particular item of data is entered . A field holds exactly one type of information about an item or subject. For example, on a form, there may be a Name field, an Address field and a Phone Number field.

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Performance Characterization in Computer Vision A Tutorial

The discipline variously known as Computer Vision, Machine Vision and Image Analysis has its origins in the early artificial intelligence research of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Hence, roughly two generations of researchers have pitted their wits against the problem. The pioneers of the first generation worked with computers that were barely capable of handling image data — processing had to be done line-by-line from backing store — and programs almost always had to be run as batch jobs, ruling out any form of interaction. Even capturing digital images was an impressive feat. Under such difficult conditions, the techniques that were developed were inevitably based on the mathematics of image formation and exploited the values of pixels in neighbouring regions. Implementing them was a non-trivial task, so much so that pretty well any result was an impressive achievement.

The second generation of researchers coincided with the birth of the workstation. At last, an individual researcher could process images online, display them, and interact with them. These extra capabilities allowed researchers to develop algorithms that involved significant amounts of processing. A major characteristic of many algorithms developed during this second generation was the quest for optimality. By formulating and manipulating a set of equations that described the nature of the problem, a solution can usually be obtained by a least-squares method which, of course, is in some sense optimal. Consequently, any number of techniques appeared with this ‘optimality’ tag. Sadly, none of these papers were able to provide credible experimental evidence that the results from the optimal technique was significantly better than existing (presumably sub-optimal) ones.

We are now in the early years of the third generation. Computers, even PCs, are so fast and so well-endowed with storage that it is entirely feasible to process large datasets of images in a reasonable time — and this means it is possible to quantify the performance of an algorithm. As a result, the vision community has finally started to turn its attention to issues related to testing and comparing algorithms: performance assessment. The most visible (no pun intended) aspect of this is the competitions that are often organized in association with major vision conferences. These essentially ask the question “which algorithm is best?” Although a natural enough question to ask, it lacks subtlety and is potentially rather dangerous: if the community as a whole adopts an algorithm as “the standard” and concentrates on improving it further, that action can stifle research into other algorithms.

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Basic Computer Hardware Tutorial

The term computer hardware refers to the physical components of a computer – basically, the parts and pieces that can be touched or moved, whether inside or outside of the computer. This tutorial will focus on the components that will be used on a day-to-day basis – the parts on the outside. Below is an example of a computer with several common components:

Here are the common components in a little more detail.
Monitor:
The monitor looks like a television screen, except instead of watching television programs on it, the monitor allows for viewing of computer programs. It is connected to the main computer box. There are several types of monitors, but they all function in the same way. The power button is usually located on the front of the monitor, beneath the screen. Often, there will be a small light to indicate if the power is on. Here are two examples of different monitors.

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Computer Tune Up Tips

To get the most out of your training and to be ready for real time trading you will need to get your computer in tip-top shape. One thing you don’t want is a slow computer, or one that crashes all the time. So here are some helpful tips to getting you on the right track.

Adding Ram
First of all you will need a computer that is least a Pentium II or higher. You don’t have to go out and buy the fastest one unless you really want to. A computer with a speed of 300 Mhz or higher will be sufficient.

Even with a slower 300 Mhz computer, you can speed up the processing time greatly by adding more RAM. RAM (random access memory) is the lifeblood of any computer. The more RAM you have, the faster you computer will process (open programs, run several programs at once, etc.). I have an old 300 Mhz computer that had 64Mb of RAM when I bought it. I have since added 256 Mb more for a total 320 Mb of RAM. It is like a new computer now. So the next thing is to add RAM to your computer. I suggest having at least 256 Mb of RAM as a minimum. RAM is cheap these days. The best way to have it added is to take your computer into a computer store and have them add it. Most stores will do this for free as it is relatively easy to install on most computers.

Properties, usually at the bottom of the selection. A“System Properties” box will appear on your monitor. The amount of RAM will be listed under “Computer” on the General tab. Now you have a smoking fast machine, but it is still slow. Why? Well there are some other things that have to be done also.

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Computer Maintenance, Safety and User Tips

This document is designed to help you be more efficient and provide greater security to the computer, and your account (netID). Following these suggestions should help minimize the number of viruses and defects that infect your machine.

Desktop
The computer Desktop is actually a file that grows and decreases in size, depending on your activities on the computer. Storing files and folders on the Desktop is a dangerous practice. If actual files and folders are stored on the Desktop, and the Desktop file fails, then you stand the chance of losing anything that was stored on the Desktop. Through the use of diagnostic and repair utilities, these items on the Desktop can sometime be recovered and repaired. But, in some cases, the files are lost forever. Therefore, it is important to store actual files and folders within the hard drive (C:/). If you have files and/or folders that you access frequently, you can make Aliases (Mac) or Shortcuts (PC) of the items and place the Aliases/Shortcuts on the Desktop, instead of the actual items. Aliases/Shortcuts are small files (about 15k) that point to the actual item and open it.
• You can create Aliases on a Mac by highlighting the item you wish to alias, then using a keyboard shortcut (Apple Key + L), or go to the “File Menu” and select “Make Alias.”
• On a PC, you highlight the item you wish to make a Shortcut of, then right-click with your mouse. A contextual dialog menu will appear. Within the menu select “Create Shortcut.”

Password
It is important to keep your netID password to yourself, and not share it with anyone. This netID password identifies you as an authorized user on the NU networks. Having your netID fall into the hands of someone who is malicious, can cause you great trouble with accessing the NU network. Therefore, it is important to keep your password secret.

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COMPUTER TIPS & TRICKS WORKSHOP

Learn how to become more proficient in using a personal computer.
Components of a personal computer
Hardware and software
Drag and Drop
Cut, Copy, and Paste
Storage media
Creating and organizing folders
Keyboard shortcuts
Searching for files and folders

Basic Components
Every computer system has the following components:
• Central Processing Unit (CPU): The “brain” of the computer that performs the actual calculations.
• Input Devices: Devices that accept data from any external source, convert it to electrical signals, and communicate that data to the CPU. In other words, you use an input device to communicate to the computer which action you wish it to perform.
• Memory: Also know as Random Access Memory (RAM) temporarily stores any programs being executed by the computer, as well as the data on which these programs operate.
Measurable units of memory include:
• Byte: equal to one character
• Kilobyte (KB): respectively 1,000 bytes (1,024)
• Megabyte (MB): respectively one million bytes (1,048,579)
• Output Devices: Devices that accept electrical signals from the CPU and convert them to appropriate forms of output such as an image, sound, or printout. As opposed to input devices, output devices allow the computer to communicate with the user.
• Storage: Refers to various devices for saving data.

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Computer Tips and Tricks

Navigating Through Your Files
Files are usually save in the My Documents folder. To look for a file you can follow the steps below:
Step 1: Click on Start (lower left corner)
Step 2: Find the My Documents Folder (upper right on menu). The start menu is also the menu to access all the programs installed on your machine.
Step 3: A new window will open showing the contents of My Documents, you can scroll up and down to find the file or folder you are looking for.

To open/ see what is in a folder you can double click on the folder or highlight and select File > Open

My Documents Side Bar:
The side bar gives you various options to select, the most used options are:
Make a new folder: And the Other Places options to navigate to your Desktop, My Computer, or My Network Places.
My Documents Menu Bar:
Besides having the standard menu options File, Edit, View, Favorites, Tools and Help there are also icons that will help you navigate through My Documents. Using the folder with the green up arrow will take you up a directory (folder). A good time to use this is when you open a folder and then decide you need to go back to where you were.

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Top Tips for Your Home Computer's Security

1. Use Limited Windows User Accounts – this limits users from installing unsafe or unwanted programs and making changes to some system settings. Add a password to your administrative accounts. Add a limited User - Click Start> Select Control Panel> Open Users Accounts> Click “Create an new account”> Enter a name for the user> Click Next> Select “Limited”> Finish the wizard Add a Password to Administrative Accounts - Click Start> Select Control Panel> Open Users Accounts> Select a Computer Administrator user> Click “Create a Password”> Enter a password> Click the “Create Password” button
2. Install Net Nanny, McAfee Parental Control – these programs also limit your computer’s users from installing unsafe or unwanted programs, restricts changes to system settings, blocks prohibited websites, and other useful features. Net Nanny – (http://www.netnanny.com/) McAfee Parent Control – (http://us.mcafee.com/root/Package.asp?pkgid=273)
3. Make sure your Microsoft Windows firewall (or other firewall protection) is on. Check the Windows Firewall - Click Start> Select Control Panel> Open Windows Firewall. Make sure On is selected.
4. Install an up-to-date Antivirus program Norton Antivirus - Tony's favorite antivirus. You can purchase it at Best Buy or another retailer for about $40. McAfee - McAfee also offers excellent protection with it’s Internet Security Suite; www.mcafee.com Free solutions - AVG antivirus (www.grisoft.com), or check out Symantec and McAfee for free on-line scans

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COMPUTER WORKSTATION SETUP & TIPS

Computer Monitor
Distance from your eyes to the monitor should be approximately 18 to 30 inches. Farther is better.
The top of the screen should be at or slightly below eye level. If you wear bifocals or trifocals, you may need to lower the monitor even further to avoid extending the neck.
Position your monitor, keyboard, and chair in a straight line.
Use a document holder to view documents and keep the holder near your monitor. Ideally, the document holder should be directly in front of your monitor.
Position your monitor away from windows and direct light to avoid glare.
Adjust the screen brightness, contrast, and color to comfortable levels.
Rest your eyes every 30 minutes.
Refocus your eyes occasionally by looking at a distant object.

Typing Position
Your shoulder and neck muscles should be relaxed. Your upper arms should hang comfortably at your sides.
Your keyboard should be at or slightly below elbow height (90 to 110 degrees) – lower is better. Use an adjustable keyboard tray, chair, or workstation to achieve the correct position.
Your elbows should be close to your body.
Your forearms should be in a relaxed position.
Your wrists should be in a straight, neutral position. Your wrists should not be extended, flexed, or bent to either side. This generally requires a negative keyboard tilt, which means the front of the keyboard is higher than the back.
Float your arms above the keyboard when typing.
Use the minimum finger force needed to activate the keys.
Use a wrist rest only when you break from keyboarding.
Keep your mouse adjacent to and at the same level as your keyboard.
Use shortcut keys and macros to reduce mouse use. Adjust the mouse settings on your computer to optimize mouse efficiency.
Avoid holding your mouse tightly and for prolonged periods.
Do not leave your hand on the mouse when you are not using it. Move your hand to a relaxed position

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Cross-Examination Tips for Computer Forensic Examiners

What sets a forensic examination apart from any other exploration and reporting of the contents of a computer system is the prospect of presenting those findings in court under oath. Every step we take as forensic examiners, from acquisition to disposition, may someday need to be explained on direct examination and defended on cross-examination. Cross-examination…the part of the trial where the other side’s lawyer publicly attacks you, challenges your integrity and pounces on your every innocent slip of the tongue. In the movies and on television, just a few salvos of cross-examination invariably reveal the witness as a liar or a buffoon. No wonder cross-examination is the part of the trial that makes so many expert witnesses sweat!

But not all expert witnesses flinch at the thought of cross-examination. For some, it’s the best part of the job--the ultimate thrill ride that tests their skills and affords them the opportunity to shine. They understand that the jury reserves its closest attention for the cross-examination and that points made under fire leave the strongest impression.

Jury persuasion can be based on trust, education or a mix of the two. If a juror comes to believe that an expert witness is trustworthy, i.e., skilled and credible, that juror is inclined to accept the witness’ opinions as fact on the strength of that trust. Alternatively, teach the jury the salient facts—instill knowledge in them--and the jurors will persuade themselves by the application of that knowledge. Most often, effective expert witness persuasion entails a measure of both. As both trial lawyer and testifying computer forensic examiner, I’ve cross-examined veteran witnesses and been cross-examined by skilled attorneys. From that unique perspective, I can attest that the qualities of an effective expert witness are preparation, knowledge, experience, effective communication, integrity and demeanor. You can be a more effective witness and manage your anxiety about cross-examination if you understand the lawyer’s agenda and prepare to meet the customary challenges. This paper explores those goals, describes common examination techniques and suggests strategies to come out on top.

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Computer Cooling Tips, Part I

Heat. We all love the heat during the summer, lounging out by the pool or basking in the sunlight on the beach. But heat can be deadly, especially to your costly computer components. This week we are going to talk about the basics of cooling your computer system and its components.

1. Why Is It So Hot In There?
Computers are built out of many digital circuits. These circuits are constantly switching state; i.e., when doing calculations. Heat is a byproduct of these calculations. Computer chips, central processing units (CPUs), and graphic processing units (GPUs) are getting more powerful every day. With newer technology comes faster processing. Faster processing leads to more heat being generated. Without proper heat dissipation, your CPU [http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=ADA3700AEP5AR-N&cat=CPU] can be damaged beyond repair.

2. Going Down the (Heat) Sink
The first line of defense in this war against heat is a heat sink. It’s just a big chunk of metal that dissipates heat from your CPU and spreads it out across its surface. The idea is to spread the heat to a larger surface area and let the air pick up the heat and whisk it away.

The surface area of a heat sink is created by many fins. The traditional heat sink is made of aluminum and has many parallel fins. Aluminum can be easily extruded with straight parallel fins. The problem with this design is that air can only move through the fins in one direction, creating a problem for air flow within a computer case.

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Top 12 Divinely Useful Computer Tips

The Overeager Mouse Highlights Too Much Text
Frequently, in a Word document, I need to highlight some text that extends past my viewing area. Unfailingly, when I click and drag with my mouse and go beyond the screen, the highlighted portion just ZOOMS past where I actually wanted to copy, and I end up with highlighted pages and pages of text that I didn't want. Then, I have to click in the document to undo the highlighting and try again..

Finally, someone (my dear husband, I admit) solved this annoying problem for me. Here is how it works.

Place your cursor at the beginning of the text you want to highlight. Click your mouse once and release (do not hold). Using the vertical scroll bar on your Word window, scroll to the place you want to end. Place the cursor there and hold down the SHIFT key and click the mouse button once. Yea! The text you want to be highlighted is highlighted without the mouse racing past and highlighting more than you wanted. You can now copy and paste just like you would any other highlighted text.

Printing just a bit in Internet Explorer
Have you ever gone to a website that you only wanted to print one part of? You know, those websites that have a frame with links or ads on one side, the juicy text in the middle, and then another frame with more links or ads on the other side. You don't want to print everything, and when you go ahead and print the page, most of the time your printer will cut off the part of the website that doesn't fit on an 8 1/2 x 11 page, usually cutting off the text that you did want. Or, you just want to print part of Word document or an Excel spreadsheet; you don't need the entire document or spreadsheet, just that one little bit.

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ULead Video Editing

Install ULead Video Studio Plus – use full installation option
The following plugins need to be installed as part of the full installation
• Real Player
• QuickTime
• DirectX
• Windows Media Player

The Process of Opening Video Studio Editing Software
1. Open Video Studio -> double click on the ULead Video Studio 10 shortcut on desktop or access the icon from the Start -> All Programs -> ULead Video Studio 10.
2. Select Video Studio Editor
The Video Editing software window appears and has the following fields: 1) Viewing window, 2) Drag and drop editing window (where movie clips are placed for editing and 3)

To Load a DVD video clip from a DVD with the intent to create stills and/or edit the DVD to create video clip for peer review.
1. While Video Studio is open select the Edit tab at the top of the window
2. Insert DVD into computer
3. Go to the Start Menu and select My Computer from the Start Menu as shown in Step 1 then proceed to Step 2.

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Computer Lab Tips & Tricks

General Tips
- SHIFT + click (or right-mouse click > Open Link in New Window)
Opens the hyperlink in a new window. Helpful for using search engines and databases (to keep the list “up” without having to hit BACK button)
- TOOLS > OPTIONS > INTERNET OPTIONS
Allows you to USE CURRENT PAGE as your “home page” each time IE loads
- VIEW > TOOLBARS (or right-mouse click on a toolbar) Allows you to turn on/off certain toolbars on your web browser. Helpful if you are presenting something to a class and want to show as much “screen” space as possible
- FILE > IMPORT & EXPORT > [wizard] EXPORT FAVORITES
Allows you to save your internet favorites to a web file (.htm) to save on your H: drive for access from any computer. Also helpful for students who want their “bookmarks” to persist after logging off (they get erased otherwise)

PRINTING a PDF document
- On the computer screen, there will be a printer icon in the “content area” of Internet Explorer. Use this “inner” printer icon, instead of the IE printer icon (or the FILE > PRINT menu)

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Video Studio 6 Manual

Digital video editing used to be dominated only by professionals. Advances in technology,\ however, made it possible for almost anyone to create desktop video productions even at home. As personal computers become increasingly powerful, video editing software also become smarter.

Ulead VideoStudio puts you at the cutting edge of video technology by providing a complete set of tools to cut, mix, run titles, add special effects, and do almost anything digitally possible with your work. Even novices achieve professional results as VideoStudio turns the complex process of video editing into a simple and fun affair.

An introduction to digital video
Tens of millions of camcorders and personal computers have been sold around the world and video capture cards serve as the connection between the two. These cards allow the transfer of video data from the camcorder to the computer hard disk.

The introduction of the IEEE 1394 interface technology also known as FireWire or i.Link and the emergence of a generation of entirely digital camcorders and a new format to emerged - digital video (DV). VideoStudio fully supports digital video (DV) editing and puts all the advantages of working with this format in your hands.

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Computer Maintenance Tips

To prolong equipment life and avoid some typical hardware and software problems, please utilize the following suggestions:
Hardware Maintenance
• Keep your computer and diskettes away from any magnetized objects. Phones, copiers, stereo equipment or devices with motors generate a magnetic field that may damage your data.
• Keep your system away from heating and air conditioning vents, radiators, and open windows. This will prevent temperature fluctuations in your system hardware and reduce airborne particles like dust and smoke from entering your system.
• Never unplug a component while your system is running. Exit all programs and shut down your computer when plugging or unplugging computer devices and peripherals. Ignoring this advice can easily result in a short, therefore damaging either your computer or the device you are adding or removing. The only exception to this general rule is a USB component (like a digital camera) that is designed to be plugged in and out while the machine is running.
• Buy a Surge Protector. Surge Protectors are special power strips that absorb any power surges that may seriously damage memory chips and other components. You may want to shut your computer down during severe thunderstorms.
• Use antivirus software to detect viruses that can cause substantial damage to files in your computer. Be careful what you receive in Email and download off the Internet. The Internet has increasingly become a popular means of transporting viruses to personal computers. Fordham’s Email system in (Lotus Notes) is the only Email package you should trust to eliminate Email viruses before they come to your computer.
• Use anti-static mats under your computer. This will decrease the amount of static electricity in the vicinity of your computer. Static electricity is one of the primary causes of data loss.

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Ulead MediaStudio Pro 8 Overview

Ulead MediaStudio Pro 8 is powerful, versatile and intuitive video editing software for professionals and enthusiasts. Create dynamic HDV, DV or MPEG video content for independent productions, events, business and education. Integrated, quick-to-master tools, including Smart Compositor and Smart Proxy, take you to the forefront of professional real-time video editing.

Features and Benefits Smart Compositor
• The Smart Compositor offers you a powerful tool to create professional-quality opening sequences or segues with pre-made masks, frames and moving paths. This is the fast and easy way: select a suitable theme, drop in your own video or images, modify the text, perhaps change the background music, and save. Then export sequences as either virtual clips, or nested timelines which can be opened and further tweaked as required by your production. All the speed without the “cookie cutter” effect of templates!
• Even if MediaStudio Pro is not your primary NLE, Smart Compositor can come to the rescue for those quick-turnaround jobs that still have to look really high-end. Compose your sequence, then simply render it as a video clip for use in your main NLE.

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Ten Tips for Protecting Your Computer

1. Use protection software "anti-virus software" and keep it up to date.
Make sure you have anti-virus software on your computer! Anti-virus software is designed to protect you and your computer against known viruses so you don't have to worry. But with new viruses emerging daily, anti-virus programs need regular updates, like annual flu shots, to recognize these new viruses. Be sure to update your anti-virus software regularly! The more often you keep it updated, say once a week, the better. Check with the web site of your anti-virus software company to see some sample descriptions of viruses and to get regular updates for your software. Stop viruses in their tracks!

2. Don't open email from unknown sources.
A simple rule of thumb is that if you don't know the person who is sending you an email, be very careful about opening the email and any file attached to it. Should you receive a suspicious email, the best thing to do is to delete the entire message, including any attachment. Even if you do know the person sending you the email, you should exercise caution if the message is strange and unexpected, particularly if it contains unusual hyperlinks. Your friend may have accidentally sent you a virus. Such was the case with the "I Love You" virus that spread to millions of people in 2001. When in doubt, delete!

3. Use hard-to-guess passwords.
Passwords will only keep outsiders out if they are difficult to guess! Don't share your password, and don't use the same password in more than one place. If someone should happen to guess one of your passwords, you don't want them to be able to use it in other places. The golden rules of passwords are:
(1) A password should have a minimum of 8 characters, be as meaningless as possible, and use uppercase letters, lowercase letters and numbers, e.g., xk28LP97.
(2) Change passwords regularly, at least every 90 days.
(3) Do not give out your password to anyone!

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Ulead DVD PictureShow User Guide

Easily create photo slideshows, complete with selection menus and background music, with Ulead DVD PictureShow. Using a wizard-type workflow, DVD PictureShow guides you step by step through the production process from start to finish. You can also include multimedia slideshows by importing video files or Ulead Photo Explorer slideshow files. Create multiple slideshows for output on a single disc, and burn slideshow discs in DVD, SVCD, or VCD format that can play on the computer as well as standalone DVD/SVCD/VCD players.

What's new in this version
Take advantage of Ulead DVD PictureShow's new features to produce more exciting slideshows. Here are some of the best new features you will find in DVD PictureShow:

Welcome to Ulead ® DVD PictureShow Add video as slideshows Include video files as multimedia slideshows (including MPEG-1, MPEG-2, AVI, and QuickTime movie files). Add transition effects Apply cool transition effects to your photo slideshows. There are a wide selection of transition effects to choose from. Acquire photos Get photos straight from a digital camera or scanner and add them to your photo slideshows. Ulead DVD PictureShow allows transfer of photos from TWAIN or WIA imaging devices.

Add text on photos Add text with drop-down shadow on individual photos. Add sound annotation and multiple background music Add narration or a sound file to individual photos. In a photo slideshow, you can also add single or multiple background music with audio fade out effects. Print CD index pages and CD labels Print index pages that visually show slideshow contents. Create your own custom-designed CD labels for your slideshow disc.

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Ulead Photo Explorer 8.5 Overview

Ulead® Photo Explorer 8.5 lets you spend more time enjoying photos, music and videos and less time finding them. It’s the all-in-one solution for owners of digital cameras, camcorders, scanners or anyone who wants to make it easier to keep track of their media.

Easy Access
· The Easy Access Window lets beginners easily use key functions of Photo Explorer. It shows you how to quickly download your media files, how to edit and adjust pictures and video, and how to share your media with family and friends.
· Automatic camera detection helps you save more time by importing and saving your photos to your computer in one simple step.
· The Enhanced Digital Camera Wizard provides a simple and instant way to download media from digital cameras or memory cards.
· Memory Card Detection automatically starts data download when your card is inserted into a memory card reader.
· Capture single or multiple video frames from a live video source at designated time intervals.
· Scan Internet for Images enables you to easily download Web page images at one time and eliminates the tedious process of saving each image separately.

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Tips for Computer Scientists on Standard ML (Revised)

This note is inspired by a brilliant piece of writing, entitled Tips for Danes on Punctuation in English, by John Dienhart, Department of English, Odense University (1980). In a mere 11 pages, Dienhart’s lucid writing gives the reader the impression that punctuation in English is pretty easy and that any Dane can get it right in an afternoon or so.

In the same spirit, this note is written for colleagues and mature students who would like to get to know Standard ML without spending too much time on it. It is intended to be a relaxed stroll through the structure of Standard ML, with plenty of small examples, without falling into the trap of being just a phrase book.I present enough of the grammar that the reader can start programming in Standard ML, should the urge arise.

The full grammar and a formal definition of the semantics can be found in the 1997 language definition[2]. Some of the existing textbooks also contain a BNF for the language, e.g., [3]. I have tried to use the same terminology and notation as the language definition, for ease of reference.

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Capturing Footage Using Ulead VideoStudio

1. Make sure your camera is plugged into a power source or has a full battery.
2. Rewind your tape to the beginning of what you have filmed.
3. Stop the tape and leave the camera on the Play/VCR setting.
4. Plug the camera into the computer that has a firewire card using a firewire cord.
5. Open Ulead VideoStudio (Ver 8 or 9) and choose VideoStudio Editor.
6. Once the program loads, click on the Capture tab at the upper left-hand corner of the program window.
7. The program should now recognize the camera as a capture source.
8. Make sure your footage is captured to the correct folder. As a default, the program will capture the file onto the C: Drive. c:\capture or c:\movies You may change the Capture Folder as needed.
9. To start capturing footage, press the Capture Video icon.
10. You will see your footage being played on the screen in front of you; watch this screen and press the
Stop Capture icon when you have reached the end of your footage.
11. Once you have stopped capturing, you may unplug the camera and turn it off.
12. Before exiting the program, go to File – Save and save the project

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NovoCRM - Quick Start Guide

The NovoCRM Full install includes both the Server and Client setup packages. Once you have downloaded the installer package, extract it from the ZIP file format onto your local disk (Right click and select, Extract All). Ensure you are logged on as the local Administrator on the machine running the setup. This is required to install both the client and server.

NovoCRM supports multiple version of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Please review the installation notes for each operating system to ensure NovoCRM installs successfully. Windows 2000, Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP NovoCRM requires the .NET Framework 2.0 to be installed. Windows Vista NovoCRM requires the .NET Framework 2.0 to be installed. Microsoft Windows Vista installs the .Net Framework 3.0 by default. You can install both the Server and Client on one machine or have the server running on a dedicated machine with the NovoCRM Client installed on users local machines.

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TutorPro System Requirements Guide

TutorLibrary is a web-based Learning Management System that is able to manage and serve a wide variety of e-Learning courseware, including TutorPro courseware and AICC compliant courseware. The TutorLibrary product is delivered as a web-based, client-server application, making extensive use of Active Server Pages.

TutorLibrary requires a number of other applications to manage the Students and Courseware. These other applications, such as TutorVision and TutorAuthor, are delivered as windows-based applications, each of which is separately installed on a client workstation. TutorLibrary uses a Microsoft SQL Server database. This database may reside on the same server as TutorLibrary, or may reside on a separate server.

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Solmetric SunEye Quick Start Guide

Install the Solmetric SunEye TM Desktop Companion Software from CD-ROM
- Insert the CD-ROM that came with the Solmetric SunEye TM into the CD drive on your Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 desktop computer.
- If the welcome screen does not automatically open, click Start then My Computer and double-click on the CD drive or directly run setup.exe from the CDROM. Follow the instructions. If not already installed, it will automatically install Microsoft ActiveSync (for Windows XP and Windows 2000) or Window Mobile Device Center (for Windows Vista) which is needed to communicate with the device.
- During the installation, the device connectivity software will try to connect to the Solmetric SunEye TM device. For Windows XP and Windows 2000, and devices that are labeled “SunEye-100N v2”, ActiveSync will automatically start the Synchronization Setup Wizard. Click “Next” to setup synchronization settings. None of the items listed under Information Type should be checked. Click Next to finish.
- You can now launch the Solmetric SunEye TM Desktop Companion from the Solmetric SunEye icon on your desktop or from the start button Start > All Programs > Solmetric SunEye > Solmetric SunEye.

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CasaTunes Getting Started Guide

The purpose of this guide is to take you step-by-step through the CasaTunes installation. These steps include:
1. Determining your configuration setup
2. Completing your CasaTunes worksheets
3. Setting up your hardware for CasaTunes
4. Installing the CasaTunes software
5. Configuring your CasaTunes software

Determining your configuration setup
Before proceeding to use CasaTunes, you need to decide which PC you are going to install the CasaTunes Multi-Room Music Server on. This guide assumes your multi-room music system is already installed.

In order for CasaTunes to function correctly, you must connect the audio outputs from your music server to the source inputs on your music system, and you must also setup a serial connection from your music server to your music system in order for CasaTunes to be able to control your music system.

There are two different installation options to choose from.
Option 1
You can physically locate your CasaTunes Music Server PC next to your multi- room music system. With this option you must connect the outputs from your sound card to the source inputs on your music system. If you are using a sound card that supports more than one stereo output, you can connect each of these stereo outputs to a different input source on your music system.

Your CasaTunes Music Server PC will also need to have at least one serial port (sometimes referred to as a COM or RS232 port). You must connect a serial cable from the serial port on the PC to the serial port on the music system. The serial port on your music system is typically located on the rear of the device.

Option 2
You can use one or more Barix Exstreamer devices, or networked music players with CasaTunes. The advantage of using these devices is it allows you to use any PC in your home as your CasaTunes music server, and you do not have to physically locate the PC next to your music system.

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Self Service Reset Password Management GPO Distribution Guide

Self Service Reset Password Management (from here on the abbreviation 'SSRPM' will be used) is an application which allows users to reset their own (Active Directory) passwords. SSRPM is divided into three main software components, knowingly: The SSRPM Admin Console The SSRPM Service (with the SSRPM Database) The SSRPM User Client Software (the SSRPM Enrollment Wizard, the SSRPM Reset Wizard and the SSRPM GINA or SSRPM Credential Provider (when running Windows Vista))

The installation of SSRPM consists of the following steps: The installation of the SSRPM Admin Console, the SSRPM Service and finally the SSRPM User Client Software. The SSRPM User Client Software must be installed on each client workstation of all end-users which will use SSRPM. Instead of installing the software manually on the client workstations separately, it can be distributed and installed automatically on all client workstations.

This can be accomplished by using a so-called Group Policy Object or GPO, and can save a lot of time (especially with larger networks). The SSRPM User Client Software can be upgraded and removed centrally by using the same GPO as well. This document describes how the SSRPM User Client Software can be installed, upgraded and removed automatically from the client computers in your network by using a GPO.

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Ez PC Lock User Guide

Ez PC Lock is a software program that allows you to remotely control the PC access time of any computer that you allow your employees or contractors access to, anywhere in the World. You can Lock, Restart, turn the power off on any PC that belongs to your account.

When to use Ez PC Lock
We recommend you to use Ez PC Lock on any computer in your office or outside of it. By allowing access to Computers and Laptops only for business use, you will extend your hardware lifetime and also minimize the chance of your system being destroyed by Viruses, SPY or Adware. You can also save money by minimizing electricity bills. The remote computers can be controlled from any computer that has Ez PC Lock Administrator installed and has logged in to the Secure Network with correct External ID and password (you can control remote PCs time from your office or home computer).

Here only a few examples of how Ez PC Lock can help you:
Example 1: Your Company has the flexibility to allow your employees to work from home. You gave laptops to a group of people and want to make sure that they don't use these laptops for their own needs. So, you can create a schedule for each of your employees, for example, You can allow PC use from 9 to 5 PM Monday to Friday,at all other times the computer will be turned off..

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DeskScapes Troubleshooting Guide

The purpose of this guide is to walk DeskScapes users through steps to diagnose why animated wallpaper will not apply. There are key pieces that DeskScapes requires must be working in order for animated wallpaper to apply.
1. MPEG-2 Video Codec (for video dreams to work)
2. DirectX9 (D3D) must be installed (for dynamic dreams to work)
3. Desktop Window Manager (DWM) must be running (for any dream to work)

This guide will outline what do to in order to check that all of these pieces are working. MPEG-2 Video Codec If you are reading this document and are not familiar with the concept of a Video Codec a quick visit to this page is in order to familiarize yourself with codec software.

To display video dreams with DeskScapes, an MPEG-2 Video Decoder must be installed on your computer. Certain versions of Windows Vista (Home Premium and Ultimate) include a codec provided by Microsoft (the MicrosoftMPEG-2 Video Decoder). DeskScapes has been fully tested with the Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Decoder. In order to determine if you have a proper video codec utilizing a third party utility usually works best. We usually like to use this utility called NirSoft InstalledCodec. You can download NirSoft's InstalledCodec from here.

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Guide to Getting Connected

Step 1: Ensure that your wireless device has a compatible wireless adapter.
Ensure that your wireless device, e.g., laptop computer, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), mobile phone, etc. has an IEEE 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi) compliant network adapter. Most newer wireless devices have built-in wireless adapters. If your wireless device does not come with a Wi-Fi network adapter, you will need to purchase a separate adapter. Below are some examples of external Wi-Fi adapters.

Please check with your device manufacturer the correct type of Wi-Fi adapter to purchase. If you have an external adapter, ensure that the driver for the adapter is properly installed before proceeding with the above steps. Please refer to the user manual and software that comes with the external wireless adapter for the instructions. Ensure that the driver and related software is working before proceeding.

Step 2: Verify that your wireless adapter is turned on.
For laptops with built-in wireless adapters, ensure that the wireless switch that is usually physically located on the front or side of the laptop is turned on.

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VIPRE Enterprise Quick Start Guide

VIPRE Enterprise (VPE) is an enterprise application that is installed on a server and referred to as the VPE server. The VPE server deploys Agents on to your network workstations. Administrators use the policy-based, centrally-managed Admin Console to manage and remove viruses and a broad range of malware from the network. VPE is also a scalable solution, appropriate for both small and large organizations.

This Quick Start Guide is designed to give you a basic understanding of the tasks necessary for implementing VPE.

The VPE Server should be installed on a Windows 2000, 2003, or 2008 server. It is possible to install the VPE Server on a Windows 2000/XP/Vista workstation, but this is not recommended if you plan to deploy more than 50 agents.

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ResNet Information Guide

This guide is intended to provide you with detailed information about the on-campus residential computing network. It is written for students planning to reside on campus. It is strongly recommended that you read this document in its entirety. Doing so will more than likely save you time, money and effort once you arrive on campus (not to mention, it will make you feel a little bit cooler). We encourage parents to read through this guide, too. However, parents, please be sure that your student reads this as some details explain what they will need to do on a daily basis to gain network access.

We expect that you will come to a complete understanding of the information contained in this guide. If you have any questions, please address them prior to arriving. You can find our contact information on our “Contact Us” page.

In addition to the information contained in this document, Cal Poly's Information Technology Services website contains a plethora of additional computing information. Much of this information applies to student accounts and on-campus computing. These documents outline policies that hold true across the entire campus, including on the residence hall network. You should read through all the legal stuff contained on their website. We welcome and congratulate you on your acceptance to Cal Poly!

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Printer Driver Files Guide

The Paper Catalog files and the PPD file for Windows operating systems are installed in the default folder by multiple software utilities. You can modify the location during the installation. If you move the location after the installation, you must remap or update the associated file paths for the software utilities.

Editing Windows Printer Driver Files
Editing Paper
Catalog files for Release 6.x System
The Paper Catalog files for Release 6.x system are located in c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ \*.
You can modify the Paper Catalog files using the Paper Management Utility. The modifications can be seen on the Release 6.x Custom Postscript Driver, PCL Driver and Print File Downloader immediately**.

Editing Paper
Catalog files for Release 7.x System
The default Paper Catalog files for Release 7.x system are located in c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ \*.
However, the Release 7.x Custom Postscript Driver, PCL Driver and Print File Downloader can use any Paper Catalog file at any location. You can modify the Paper Catalog files using the Paper Management Utility. If you modify the Paper Catalog file that the Release 7.x Custom Postscript Driver, PCL Driver and Print File Downloader are currently using, the modifications can be seen immediately**.

Editing PPD file for Release 6.x System
The PPD file for Release 6.x system is located in c:\[WINDOWS|WINNT]\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\2, however the PPD file you need to modify is located in c:\\\. You can modify the PPD file using the Paper Management Utility. The modifications cannot be seen on the Release 6.x Custom Postscript Driver immediately. You have to re- install/update the Printer Driver to see the modifications. This is necessary so that applications can see the updated Paper Size list.

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Connecting to a wireless network using Microsoft® Windows Vista

After installing your wireless network adapter (please refer to product documentation for details), Windows Vista™ makes it very easy to connect to any wireless networks in range.
To begin, go to the Start Menu and click on Connect To:
This will bring up the Connect to a network window, which lists all networks Vista can currently connect to. This includes any dial-up connections that have been configured previously. Networks are usually listed either as Unsecured network or Security-enabled network.

In these cases, it will suffice to highlight the network you wish to connect to and click the Connect button at the bottom of the window. Windows will prompt you for a password if you are attempting to connect to a secured network.

It is possible that the settings stored on your computer will not match those of the wireless network, e.g. if a previously unsecured network has been secured. In this case, you will need to right-click on the network you wish to connect to and select Properties.

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Windows Mobile 6 Professional New Features Guide

The Windows® Mobile® 6 Professional New Features Guide will help you familiarize yourself with the new features that come with Windows Mobile® 6 Professional. Windows Mobile® 6 Professional is the latest version of Windows Mobile® for your PDA phones. It comes with new and improved features that make your PDA phone a powerful device to keep you productive, connected, and efficient while on the go.

Refreshing New Look
Windows Mobile® 6 comes with new and refreshing looking icons and skins. The following is a comparison table of the icons from Windows Mobile® 5.0 and Windows Mobile® 6.

Synchronise Your Device with the PC
Depending on the Operating System (OS) of your PC, you will need either Microsoft ActiveSync® 4.5 (or later) or Windows Mobile® Device Center to synchronise your device with your PC. If you are using Windows XP, you will need ActiveSync 4.5 (or later); if you are using Windows Vista™, you will need Windows Mobile Device Center.

Note
For a list of other compatible Windows systems for ActiveSync 4.5, please go to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/activesync45.mspx.

Getting ActiveSync® or Windows Mobile® Device Center
If you are upgrading from Windows Mobile® 5.0 to Windows Mobile® 6, you need to download either ActiveSync® 4.5 or Windows Mobile Device Center from the Microsoft Web site. You can download these from:
ActiveSync 4.5 http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/activesync45.mspx Windows Mobile Device Center http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devicecenter.mspx If you purchased your device with Windows Mobile® 6 pre-installed, you can install ActiveSync 4.5 or Windows Mobile Device Center from the Getting Started Disc.

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NVivo 8 Network Administrator’s Guide

Videos. Interview recordings. PDF documents. Word documents. Photos. Media clips. Music. Whatever the materials, whatever the language, whatever the project—NVivo 8 lets users explore and analyze their information like never before. It has a wide range of tools to make working in teams more effective, the ability to produce models and charts, and the unique capability to export information as HTML web pages.

Hardware and software requirements
Installing NVivo 8 is a simple process that involves moving through a series of screens. Before installing the software, make sure that your computer meets the hardware and software requirements described below. It is also a good idea to have your license key nearby. You can find this on your NVivo CD sleeve, or—if you downloaded the product—in the download email communication received from QSR.

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In-a-Flash User Guide

You have received your Perspective Desktop application files on a USB Identity Token. Insert this USB flash drive into one of the open USB slots on your computer. The Perspective Identity Token window will appear. Click on ‘Launch Perspective Desktop’ using the program provided on the device’.

Once the application is launched, you will see the “loading progress” dialog, which will remain present until the application
is fully loaded into memory. This may take anywhere from a couple of seconds up to several minutes, depending on the speed of your computer and what else your computer is doing at the time. Please be patient while the application loads.

Once successfully logged in, the Perspective Desktop window will appear, giving you a one-click dashboard to access all your information resources in a secure environment. Features include:
• Remote Desktop Control / Accessing Remote Files
• Instant Messaging
• Text Conferencing
• File Transfer

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Implementing S/MIME for Windows Mobile White Paper

E-mail security is critically important to companies of all sizes. Because modern mobile devices offer access to a broad range of sensitive data, including corporate e-mail, calendar data, and contact information, there is increasing interest in solutions that protect these data items both in transit (as they move from place to place) and at rest (while they’re stored on a server, computer, or mobile device).

Encryption is a valuable tool for protecting sensitive data because it can be used to protect data both in transit and at rest. In order for any encryption system to be truly useful, it must be widely supported and based on standards so that users of different messaging systems can properly exchange messages. The Internet standard for message encryption is the Secure Multipurpose Internet Multimedia Extensions, or S/MIME. The S/MIME standard is managed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and, as an open Internet standard, has been implemented by all the major operating system, messaging, and collaboration vendors. S/MIME provides open, interoperable protocols that allow compliant software to exchange messages that are protected with digital signatures and encryption. S/MIME requires that each sender and recipient have an X.509-format digital certificate, so public-key infrastructure (PKI) design and deployment is a major part of S/MIME deployment.

This paper describes the S/MIME protocol, explains your options for obtaining, installing, and using certificates; describes different methods of certificate storage and their attributes; and describes how you can use S/MIME to protect messages sent from, and received by, Windows Mobile devices. The information and instructions in this paper are applicable to Windows Mobile 5.0 and Windows Mobile 6 devices and to users whose mailboxes are hosted on Exchange Server 2003 and Exchange Server 2007.

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Avast! + Transcode 360 + Vista Installation Guide

Transcode 360 enables the playback of unsupported video over Xbox 360 and Media Center Extender devices. This software is designed to run on Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and Microsoft Vista. Transcode 360 is fully featured, providing a clear and efficient interface, tightly integrated with your Media Center PC to enable a much more seamless experience than other 3rd party solutions. On your media extender, highlight the video you wish to watch and press the Info button on your remote to start enjoying video played back to you via Transcode 360.

Definition: A transcoder is a process that converts media from one format to another, in this case to high-quality MPEG2 for streaming to a Media Center Extender device such as the Xbox 360.

It is now a well-known fact that "Transcode" doesn't work with Vista if avast! (antivirus) is installed. As such, we've made available the instructions below to get your Xbox 360 up and running movies on your PC monitor, with very little time and effort wasted on your behalf. Thanks to JacobKlein's entry up on runtime360.com forum, here's what you need to do:
Get the latest versions of each
- I'm using Windows Vista RTM
- I'm using Transcode 360 for Vista v1.6.1 Beta
- I'm using avast! Home Edition v4.7.925 Beta

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Corel WordPerfect Office X4 Reviewer's Guide

In the last two years, the office productivity market has experienced dramatic change. New Web-based applications, new file formats, and new user experiences have risen to prominence as vendors attempt to turn new technologies into a larger share of the highly profitable office productivity market. Corel® WordPerfect® Office has long been the leading alternative to Microsoft® Office. And now, Corel WordPerfect Office X4 delivers an exciting upgrade to the legendary office suite, directly addressing the needs of today’s PC user, as well as the productivity technology trends of today and tomorrow.

Corel WordPerfect Office X4 breaks new ground as
• the first PDF office suite, offering import, edit, and export of PDF documents.
• the first hybrid online/offline office suite, with new, Web-connected tools for notebooking, data analysis, and collaboration.
• the first format-neutral office suite, offering support for more than 60 formats including Open Document Format (ODF) and Office Open XML (OOXML).
These exciting capabilities, plus new and classic features in WordPerfect® X4, make Corel WordPerfect Office X4 today’s best office suite value.

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A GUIDE TO DEVELOPING WINDOWS PRESENTATION FOUNDATION GADGETS FOR WINDOWS SIDEBAR

Gadgets which take advantage of Windows Presentation Foundation can be written and tested on both Windows Vista and XP or Server 2003 with the necessary tool set. Below is a list of required and recommended development tools which could be helpful during the process of writing Gadgets. Developers should be familiar with Gadget basics, Visual Studio and .NET Framework languages such as Visual Basic, C# or Managed C++.

Gadget packages contain a special file – a manifest, which contains various Gadget-specific properties such as name, type, author, description and more. While the actual format of the gadget.xml file is similar to the one used in usual DHTML-based Gadgets, there are two notable differences – the type of the host required, and an optional wpfClass attribute. The latter is used when Gadgets have to load a WPF executable or control (class) library.

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Smart Windows Deployment ENGL Imaging Toolkit 5 Evaluation Guide

This document gives an overview and evaluation process for the ENGL Imaging Toolkit. Before you begin your evaluation, we recommend that you review the following sections to become familiar with the ENGL Imaging Toolkit product and its capabilities
• Smart Windows Deployment Build Process - Overview
• Enhanced Imaging with ENGL Zim

Smart Windows Deployment Build Process – Overview
The Smart Windows Deployment (SWD) build process is created and delivered using the ENGL Imaging Toolkit. This section of the guide describes each component of the solution.

ENGL Imaging Toolkit 5.0
This guide is based on ENGL Imaging Toolkit 5, which has three main components: Zim, Ztoolkit and Zwake. The build process uses a modular imaging process and runs through several phases, each of which is described below.

Images Universal Base Image
The universal base image is created from a Sysprep’d Unattended Windows installation. The Build Wizard will create and configure the software required to create a simple base image.
ENGL recommends that only major services packs and current Microsoft hotfixes are installed into the universal base image. Care should be taken when removing Windows components that may affect future product installations. Components such as the Novell Client, ZENworks Management Agent and business applications should not be installed into the base image.

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Windows Vista Deployment Step by Step Guide

This document provides instructions for implementing a basic image-based deployment of Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system. We recommend that you first use the steps provided in this guide in a test lab environment as a means to become familiar with new and updated deployment features and technologies available in Windows Vista. Step-by-step guides are not necessarily meant to be used to deploy Windows Vista operating system features without accompanying documentation (as listed in the Additional Resources section) and should be used with discretion as stand-alone documents.

Windows Vista Deployment Overview
This document is designed for IT professionals and deployment specialists who are responsible for deploying Windows® operating systems in an organization.

Deployment scenario
You will use the steps in this scenario and the procedures in the examples to implement a basic image-based deployment of Windows Vista on hardware without an operating system installed. For more information about the tools and technologies referenced in this section, see Tools and Technologies [http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/88f80cb7-d44f-47f7a10de23dd53bc3fa1033.mspx#BKMK_TOOLS] later in this document

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VPN Set Up Guide for Windows Vista

1 - Open up the Control Panel from the Start Menu & double click on the Network & Internet Connections item.
2 - Under Networking and Sharing Center, Click on "Connect to a Network".
3 - Next, Click on "Set up a connection or Network."
4 - Select the "Connect to a Workplace" item at the bottom of the list and press Next >
5 - You will be asked, how do you want to connect? Select "Use my Internet Connection (VPN)"
6 - In the box labelled Internet address enter IP address provided in e-mail. In the box labelled Destination name enter "Libertyvpn", Unselect the first two check boxes and select the box "don't connect now, just set it up so I can connect later" Press Next >
7 - Now enter your Username, password, check "Remember this password" and press Create.
8 - The screen will show, "The connection is Ready to use" Click the "Close" button to return to the "Network and Internet" screen.
9 - In the Network and Internet screen, click on "Connect to a network" again.
10 - In the Connect to a Network screen, you should see the Libertyvpn connection that we have set up. Right-click on the Libertyvpn connection and choose "Properties" from the menu that appears.
11 - From the Properties, click on the "Options" tab. Make sure the checkbox labelled "Include Windows logon domain" is unchecked. Then click the "PPP Settings." button. Make sure that Only "Negotiate multi-link connections" is unchecked
12 - From the Properties, click on the "Security" tab. The security option should be "Typical", "Require Secured Password" and ONLY check "require data encryption"

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The Insider's Guide to Windows Vista

Windows Vista is here at last. One of the largest software projects ever undertaken, Vista is indisputably a milestone—despite Microsoft's having abandoned many of its most ambitious goals for the OS—and not just for Microsoft but for the entire PC industry.

Of course, Vista is not without its skeptics. PC makers say it will require more processing power, graphics capabilities, and memory than is typical of today's mainstream machines. Software vendors complain that Vista's vaunted security features are, in fact, locking them out. Users may wonder if it offers enough that's truly new to be worth the bother—particularly given that a number of Vista features and bundled applications are also available for Windows XP.

We've performed extensive, hands-on analysis of Vista and sorted out the claims to help you decide whether, or more realistically when, to make the move—and to show you what you can expect when you do.—next: The Vista Promise

The Vista Promise
Microsoft calls Vista "a breakthrough computing experience." That's marketing hyperbole, for sure, but it's not entirely unfounded. The new OS is far more than Windows XP with a pretty new face. Many aspects of Vista are substantive improvements: stronger security, better built-in apps, networking enhancements, parental controls, and DirectX 10 graphics support, to name just a few.

As a whole, Vista feels more evolutionary than revolutionary. That's not all bad; one of Microsoft's strengths has been its commitment to backward compatibility, which continues with Vista. Vista's real competitor, though, is Windows XP. For many users, XP is good enough. And for all the advances in Vista, it's hard to avoid seeing the things that aren't as good as they could have been.

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Genuine Windows Vista™ Quick Reference Guide

Things have changed with Windows Vista. The new Software Protection Platform, built into Windows Vista, makes the user experience noticeably different between a genuine version and non-genuine version of Windows Vista

Top 5 reasons why your customers should get genuine Windows Vista preinstalled:
Only genuine Windows Vista provides an enhanced user experience with an improved user interface
and innovative visuals with Windows®Aero™*. Only genuine Windows Vista provides access to Windows ReadyBoost™, a way to speed up PC performance with readily available USB devices. Only genuine Windows Vista provides access to hundreds of updates and downloads of popular applications like Windows Media ® Player to keep up-to-date over time. Only genuine Windows Vista provides the full features and protection from spyware and malware with Windows Defender. Only users of genuine Windows Vista are eligible for free** hardware accessories through the Buy Local program. Learn more at www.localpcbuilder.com

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