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		<title>Completely Uninstall ZoneAlarm Firewall From Windows 7</title>
		<link>http://techuserfriendly.com/2010/07/completely-remove-uninstall-zonealarm-firewall-windows-7/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:21:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Windows 7 users uninstalling the ZoneAlarm firewall may encounter problems completing the uninstall. For example, your computer may restart unexpectedly, unless you are in safe mode. Completely uninstall ZoneAlarm using one of the removal tools listed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For <strong>Windows 7</strong> users, when uninstalling the <strong>ZoneAlarm firewall</strong>, for whatever reason, you may encounter some problems completing the uninstall process. For example, your computer may begin to restart unexpectedly, unless you are in safe mode. <strong>Completely uninstall ZoneAlarm </strong>using one of the <strong>removal tools </strong>listed here.</p>
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<h1>Remove ZoneAlarm With The ZoneAlarm Removal Tool</h1>
<p>One option to safely and completely remove ZoneAlarm from your Windows 7 system, is to download and run the <strong>free ZoneAlarm Removal Tool</strong>. </p>
<p>From ZoneAlarm technical support at the <a href="http://forum.zonealarm.com/showthread.php?t=74728" target="_blank">ZoneAlarm forum</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>Try Removing Zone Alarm and see if Windows 7 stabilizes?</p>
<p>use the new ZoneAlarm Removal Tool: Click here <a href="http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/support/cpes_clean.exe"></a><a title="http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/support/cpes_clean.exe" href="http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/support/cpes_clean.exe" target="_blank">http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/support/cpes_clean.exe</a></p>
<p>Save to desktop, right click and &quot;run as administrator&quot; This tool will remove all ZoneAlarm products from your system.</p>
<p>Please just download and run the tool, following the instructions. (you can un-install without net connections)</p>
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<p><a href="http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/support/cpes_clean.exe" target="_blank">Click to download the free ZoneAlarm Removal Tool from ZoneAlarm</a></p>
<p>The ZoneAlarm Removal Tool may require you to restart your computer after it runs, to complete the uninstall.</p>
<h1>Remove ZoneAlarm With Revo Uninstaller</h1>
<p>If the ZoneAlarm Removal Tool does not work for you, then another option to totally uninstall the ZoneAlarm firewall from a Windows 7 computer, is to download and run the <a href="http://www.revouninstaller.com/other-downloads.html" target="_blank"><strong>free portable version of Revo Uninstaller</strong></a>. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.revouninstaller.com/download/revouninstaller.zip" target="_blank">Click to download the free portable version of Revo Uninstaller</a></p>
<p>The link above will download the portable version of Revo Uninstaller as a &quot;.zip&quot; file. Just copy the contents of the &quot;.zip&quot; file to any location you like (i.e. your desktop, a USB drive, etc.), and run the program from there.</p>
<p>In Revo Uninstaller, choose to uninstall ZoneAlarm, and follow the instructions on the screen to completely remove ZoneAlarm.</p>
<h1>More Information</h1>
<p><a title="http://forum.zonealarm.com/index.php" href="http://forum.zonealarm.com/index.php" target="_blank">ZoneAlarm User Community (Forum)</a>    <br /><a href="http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html" target="_blank">Revo Uninstaller Features</a></p>
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		<title>Skype Users Are Now Blocked From Making Calls Using Fring</title>
		<link>http://techuserfriendly.com/2010/07/skype-fring-users-account-blocked-banned-international-phone-calls-wifi/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:44:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Friendly User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One feature of Fring software was the ability to make phone calls using your Skype account, from your wi-fi enabled mobile phone. Unfortunately, however, at this time you can no longer use your Skype account to make phone calls from Fring. The reason why Skype has been disabled in Fring is not exactly clear though, as both Skype and Fring seem to disagree as to what [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An <a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2010/04/fring-skype-voice-call-long-distance-cell-mobile-phone-wi-fi/">earlier post</a> on TechUserFriendly.com discussed using <strong>Fring</strong> software to make phone calls using your <strong>Skype</strong> account, from your wi-fi enabled mobile phone. Unfortunately, however, at this time this is no longer possible. That is, <strong>you can no longer use your Skype account to make phone calls from Fring</strong>.</p>
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<p>This had been a very useful way to make use of Skype&#8217;s call service and international calling rates from your cell phone, without the need for extra network or data fees, and without needing to be at your computer all the time. </p>
<p>The reason why Skype has been disabled in Fring is not exactly clear though, as both Skype and Fring seem to disagree as to what happened.</p>
<p><strong>From Skype&#8217;s Blog</strong>: <a href="http://blogs.skype.com/en/2010/07/fring.html" target="_blank">Fring’s mis-use of Skype software was damaging to our brand and reputation</a></p>
<blockquote><p>An hour or so ago, Fring reported on their blog that we had blocked their access to Skype. I want to make one thing absolutely clear: this is untrue.</p>
<p>Fring was using Skype software in a way it wasn’t designed to be used – and in a way which is in breach of Skype’s API Terms of Use and End User License Agreement. We’ve been talking with Fring for some time to try to resolve this amicably.</p>
<p>However, over time, Fring’s mis-use of our software was increasingly damaging our brand and reputation with our customers. </p>
<p>&#8230;</p>
<p>In this case, however, there is no truth to Fring’s claims that Skype has blocked it. Fring made the decision to remove Skype functionality on its own.</p>
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<p><strong>From Fring&#8217;s Blog</strong>: <a href="http://www.fring.com/blog/?p=2322" target="_blank">Skype Cowardly Blocks Fring</a></p>
<blockquote><p>Now that fring expanded capacity to support the huge demand for video calling for all users, Skype has blocked us from doing so.</p>
<p>They are afraid of open mobile communication. Cowards.</p>
<p>Needless to say, we are very disappointed that Skype, who once championed the cause of openness is now trying to muzzle competition, even at the expense of its own users.</p>
<p>We’re sorry for the inconvenience Skype has caused you.</p>
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<h1>More Information</h1>
<p><a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2010/04/fring-skype-voice-call-long-distance-cell-mobile-phone-wi-fi/">Use Fring To Make Skype Calls From Your Mobile Phone</a></p>
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		<title>Use Fring To Make Skype Calls From Your Mobile Phone</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Use Fring to make calls with Skype from a mobile phone, instead of from a computer. Setup Fring with Skype on your mobile phone, to save money on long distance with Skype's low calling rates, while making calls from your mobile phone. Use an existing Wi-Fi or wireless connection to avoid extra data [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>Update:</strong></em> <a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2010/07/skype-fring-users-account-blocked-banned-international-phone-calls-wifi/">Skype Users Are Now Blocked From Making Calls Using Fring</a></p>
<p><strong>Skype</strong> software allows you to <a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3680574-10520859" target="_blank">make low-cost long distance calls</a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-3680574-10520859" width="1" height="1" /> <strong>from your computer</strong>, to phones or other computers around the world. <strong>Fring</strong> is a free software application for mobile phones, that easily allows you to <strong>make calls from your mobile phone, with your Skype account</strong>. Fring needs to connect to the internet to make calls, so <strong>use an existing Wi-Fi or wireless network connection</strong> to <strong>make calls without paying any extra costs</strong>. In other words, with Fring on your mobile phone, you can save money with Skype&#8217;s low long distance rates, and you can use your mobile phone when making long distance calls, without being stuck at your computer.</p>
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<h1>Why Use Fring to Make Skype Calls</h1>
<p>The mobile phone version of Skype, <a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3680574-10576652?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fapps%2Ftracking%2Fcommissionjunction.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fmobile%2F" target="_blank"><strong>Skype Mobile</strong></a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3680574-10576652" width="1" height="1" />, may not be available for your phone, or it may not be reliable on your mobile phone (causing dropped calls or poor call quality). If you have problems using other mobile Skype software to make clear calls with good and stable connections, Fring may be a valuable free alternative for you to try.</p>
<p>Using Fring on a mobile phone does not require any additional costs, as compared to using Skype on a computer. If you <strong>use Fring from your mobile phone through an existing Wi-Fi or wireless connection</strong> (at your home, office, or free wireless public hotspot), then you will not need to pay any extra data fees to your phone company. This is the preferred method of using Fring, so that no additional fees are charged. Also, using Fring will not use up your phone plan&#8217;s voice call minutes.</p>
<p><em>Note:</em> If you don&#8217;t have access to an existing Wi-Fi or wireless network, then you can use your phone&#8217;s data plan to connect to the internet. Then you would need to check if your plan covers the amount of data transfer needed. <strong>Fring&#8217;s website states that a one minute call with Fring uses about 133 Kb of data</strong> (i.e. a 20-minute long distance call would use about 2 Mb of data).</p>
<h1>How Fring Works</h1>
<p>Fring works on your mobile phone by logging into your Skype account and listing all of your Skype contacts. From there, you can make calls as if you were using Skype at your computer, and all applicable call charges will be charged to your Skype account (as if you were using Skype from your computer). Of course, if you have a <a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3680574-10576928" target="_blank"><strong>Skype Subscription</strong></a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-3680574-10576928" width="1" height="1" />, then there will be no additional call charges for calls within your subscription area. Fees for calls outside of your subscription area will be deducted from your <a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-3680574-10576652?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fapps%2Ftracking%2Fcommissionjunction.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fallfeatures%2Fskypecredit%2F" target="_blank"><strong>Skype Credit</strong></a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3680574-10576652" width="1" height="1" />, with the amounts determined by Skype&#8217;s calling rates. If you don&#8217;t have a subscription, then you will need to have Skype Credit in order to call other phones from your mobile phone, with Fring.</p>
<h1>How To Make Skype Calls From A Cell Phone With Free Fring Software</h1>
<p>The following is a general guide on <strong>how to setup Skype and Fring</strong>, so that you can make long distance calls from your mobile phone, using Fring software at <a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3680574-10576652?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fapps%2Ftracking%2Fcommissionjunction.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fprices%2Fcallrates%2F%23allRatesTab" target="_blank">Skype&#8217;s calling rates</a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3680574-10576652" width="1" height="1" /> (or using a <a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3680574-10576928" target="_blank">Skype Subscription</a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-3680574-10576928" width="1" height="1" />). Screenshots are from the Android phone version of Fring; versions on other phones are similar but instructions for different phones will have slight differences.</p>
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<li>If you do not have a Skype account, <a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3680574-10576657" target="_blank">download the latest version of Skype</a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-3680574-10576657" width="1" height="1" /> to your computer. Install and run Skype to setup a free account. </li>
<li>Purchase <a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-3680574-10576652?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fapps%2Ftracking%2Fcommissionjunction.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fallfeatures%2Fskypecredit%2F" target="_blank">Skype Credit</a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3680574-10576652" width="1" height="1" /> or a <a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3680574-10576928" target="_blank">Skype Subscription</a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-3680574-10576928" width="1" height="1" />, if you want to use your Skype account to call mobile phones or landline phones. </li>
<li>Download Fring in <a href="http://www.fring.com/download/" target="_blank">one of several ways</a>. It is available for the iPhone, <a href="http://www.fring.com/android/" target="_blank">Android phones</a>, Symbian phones (Nokia, Sony Ericsson), and Windows Mobile phones. </li>
<li>Make sure your mobile phone is connected to the internet, either through a Wi-Fi connection or through your phone&#8217;s data connection. </li>
<li>On your mobile phone, open Fring.
<p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Fring Account Setup" border="0" alt="Fring Account Setup" src="http://techuserfriendly.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/01FringAccountSetup1.jpg" width="201" height="300" />       </li>
<li>In Fring, if you do not already have a Fring account, select &quot;New User&quot;. Setup your new Fring account and continue.
<p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Fring New User" border="0" alt="Fring New User" src="http://techuserfriendly.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/02FringNewUser1.jpg" width="187" height="300" />       </li>
<li>Enter your Fring login details and continue.&#160;
<p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Fring Login" border="0" alt="Fring Login" src="http://techuserfriendly.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/03FringLogin1.jpg" width="202" height="300" />       </li>
<li>In Fring, go to &quot;Add-ons&quot; and select &quot;Skype&quot;. Enter your Skype login details (user ID and password) and log in. A green checkmark will appear next to &quot;Skype&quot; in the Fring &quot;Add-ons&quot; list, after your Skype and Fring accounts are successfully connected.      <br />&#160; <img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Fring Add-ons Skype" border="0" alt="Fring Add-ons Skype" src="http://techuserfriendly.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/04FringAddons.jpg" width="204" height="300" />       </li>
<li>Go to your Fring contact list and you should see your Skype contacts are now displayed, if you have any. You can now make Skype calls to your Skype contacts using Fring, by selecting the option to call as a &quot;SkypeOut&quot; call or by choosing &quot;SKP&quot; when calling a contact. </li>
<li>Use the Dialer to make Skype calls to other phones, not listed in your contacts. Make sure to dial the phone number as a Skype call by selecting the option to call as a &quot;SkypeOut&quot; call or by choosing &quot;SKP&quot; when calling.
<p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Fring Dialer Skype SKP" border="0" alt="Fring Dialer Skype SKP" src="http://techuserfriendly.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/05FringDialer.jpg" width="203" height="300" />&#160; </li>
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<h1>Skype Mobile</h1>
<p>If you prefer to compare with Skype&#8217;s own mobile phone software, Skype Mobile, then you can learn more about the different versions here:</p>
<ul>
<li><a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3680574-10576652?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fapps%2Ftracking%2Fcommissionjunction.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fdownload%2Fskype%2Fiphone%2F" target="_blank">iPhone App for Skype</a><img border="0" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-3680574-10576652" width="1" height="1" /> </li>
<li><a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3680574-10576652?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fapps%2Ftracking%2Fcommissionjunction.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fdownload%2Fskype%2Fandroid%2F" target="_blank">Skype Mobile for Android</a><img border="0" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-3680574-10576652" width="1" height="1" /> </li>
<li><a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3680574-10576652?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fapps%2Ftracking%2Fcommissionjunction.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fdownload%2Fskype%2Fsymbian%2F" target="_blank">Skype Mobile for Symbian phones</a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-3680574-10576652" width="1" height="1" /> (Nokia, Sony Ericsson) </li>
<li><a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-3680574-10576652?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fapps%2Ftracking%2Fcommissionjunction.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fdownload%2Fskype%2Fblackberry%2F" target="_blank">Skype Mobile for Blackberry phones</a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-3680574-10576652" width="1" height="1" /> </li>
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<h1>Summary</h1>
<p>Use Fring to make phone calls from your mobile phone, while saving money on long distance with Skype&#8217;s <a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3680574-10576652?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fapps%2Ftracking%2Fcommissionjunction.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fprices%2Fcallrates%2F%23allRatesTab" target="_blank">low calling rates</a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3680574-10576652" width="1" height="1" /> and <a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3680574-10576928" target="_blank">subscriptions</a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-3680574-10576928" width="1" height="1" />. With Fring you are not limited to making calls while sitting at a computer. No voice call minutes are used up from your mobile phone&#8217;s plan. If you use an existing Wi-Fi connection, then you will not need to pay any extra fees, when compared to using Skype from a computer.</p>
<h1>More Information on Skype and Fring</h1>
<p><a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2010/07/skype-fring-users-account-blocked-banned-international-phone-calls-wifi/">Skype Users Are Now Blocked From Making Calls Using Fring</a>    <br /><a title="http://www.fring.com/fring_is/what_is_fring/" href="http://www.fring.com/fring_is/what_is_fring/" target="_blank">Fring &#8211; Official Website</a>     <br /><a href="http://www.fring.com/download/default_PC.asp" target="_blank">Fring &#8211; Supported Phone List</a> (Click on &quot;visual list&quot;)     <br /><a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3680574-10576928" target="_blank">Skype Subscription Prices</a><img border="0" src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-3680574-10576928" width="1" height="1" />     <br /><a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3680574-10576652?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fapps%2Ftracking%2Fcommissionjunction.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fprices%2Fcallrates%2F%23allRatesTab" target="_blank">Skype International Calling Rates</a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3680574-10576652" width="1" height="1" />     <br /><a onmouseover="window.status=&#39;http://www.skype.com&#39;;return true;" onmouseout="window.status=&#39; &#39;;return true;" href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3680574-10576652?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fapps%2Ftracking%2Fcommissionjunction.php%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fmobile%2F" target="_blank">Skype Mobile</a><img border="0" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3680574-10576652" width="1" height="1" />     <br /><a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/10/skype-pay-as-you-go-credit-vs-monthly-subscription/">Skype &quot;Pay As You Go&quot; Credit vs Monthly Subscription</a></p>
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		<title>Reduce Noise in Panasonic DMC-ZS3 Photos For Free</title>
		<link>http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/11/free-noise-reduction-panasonic-zs3-photos-neat-image/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:55:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reduce noise in Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 photos with some basic photo post-processing. Use free noise reduction software to clean-up photos by following a simple [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Under less-than-perfect conditions, or low light conditions, the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QFZMCO?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=techuscom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001QFZMCO"><strong>Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3</strong></a><img style="border-bottom-style: none !important; border-right-style: none !important; margin: 0px; border-top-style: none !important; border-left-style: none !important" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=techuscom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001QFZMCO" width="1" height="1" /> may take photos that have too much noise in them, or at least more than you would like. Noise basically refers to imperfections in the photo that give the photo a <strong>grainy appearance</strong>, that is not as sharp or as smooth as would be ideal. Noise can affect all types and models of digital cameras, so the noise problem and <strong>noise reduction</strong> solution described here can be applied to photos taken by any camera, though the level of success may vary depending on the original photo quality.</p>
<p>Some basic <strong>photo post-processing</strong> can make your photographs look better. Using the free demo version of Neat Image noise reduction software, JPEG photos taken with the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QFZMCO?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=techuscom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001QFZMCO"><strong>Panasonic ZS3</strong></a><img style="border-bottom-style: none !important; border-right-style: none !important; margin: 0px; border-top-style: none !important; border-left-style: none !important" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=techuscom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001QFZMCO" width="1" height="1" /> (or any other camera) can be improved or cleaned-up by following a simple process.</p>
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<h1>Before Processing Photos from the Panasonic ZS3</h1>
<p><em>Note: Download links can be found at the end of this article.</em></p>
<p>There are a few free software programs that you will need before you can carry on with the <strong>noise reduction</strong> of your <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QFZMCO?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=techuscom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001QFZMCO"><strong>Panasonic ZS3</strong></a><img style="border-bottom-style: none !important; border-right-style: none !important; margin: 0px; border-top-style: none !important; border-left-style: none !important" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=techuscom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001QFZMCO" width="1" height="1" /> JPEG photos.</p>
<ol>
<li>Neat Image, noise reduction software, free demo edition.</li>
<li>(optional) FastStone Image Viewer, a free image viewer, or any other software to compare images side-by-side. </li>
<li>(optional) PhotoME, a free EXIF data viewer/editor, restores the original photo&#8217;s EXIF data to the processed photo. The demo version of Neat Image does not save EXIF data. </li>
</ol>
<h1>Reduce Noise in Panasonic ZS3 JPEG Photos</h1>
<p><em>Note: Make sure to always keep an unaltered backup copy of the original photo JPEG file.</em></p>
<p><strong>In Neat Image</strong>:</p>
<ol>
<li>Click &quot;Open input image&quot; and select the image you wish to apply noise reduction to. If you have multiple copies at different resolutions for the same photo, please use the largest resolution photo you can.&#160; <br />&#160; <br /><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_11/openinputimage.jpg" />&#160; </li>
<li>Click the &quot;Device Noise Profile&quot; tab, then click &quot;Auto Profile&quot;.&#160; <br />&#160; <br /><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_11/devicenoiseprofile.jpg" />&#160; </li>
<li>Click the &quot;Noise Filter Settings&quot; tab, then choose a &quot;Filter Preset&quot; from the drop-down menu.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <br />&#160; <br /><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_11/noisefiltersettingszoompreset-1.jpg" />&#160;&#160;&#160; <br />Under the &quot;Advanced&quot; menu of the &quot;Filter Preset&quot; drop-down menu, choose a setting that matches what needs to be fixed in your photo. For photos that need only noise reduction, without having any other issues, the filter settings that will work well are &quot;Remove only half of stronger noise (keep fewer details)&quot; and &quot;Remove only half of weaker noise (keep more details)&quot;. Of course, other settings may work best for your particular photo, depending at the degree and type of noise in your photo.       <br />&#160; <br /><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_11/noisefilterzoompreset2_550.jpg" />&#160; </li>
<li>Click &quot;Preview&quot; and adjust the zoom to preview the changes. Click the left mouse button and drag the white square outline to choose which area you want to preview the changes for. Release the left mouse button to preview the changes. If you are not satisfied with the changes, or just want to see what effect other filter presets would have on your photo, then go back to step 3 above to choose and preview another filter preset.      <br />&#160; <br /><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_11/noisefiltersettingszoom.jpg" />&#160; </li>
<li>When you are satisfied with the chosen filter preset, click the &quot;Output Image&quot; tab, then click &quot;Apply&quot; to apply the changes to the image. Then click &quot;Save output image&quot; to save the changes.      <br />&#160; <br /><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_11/outputimage.jpg" />       <br /><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_11/saveoutputimage.jpg" />&#160;&#160; </li>
<li>The first time you save an image after opening Neat Image, you will see this pop-up describing the limits of the demo version of Neat Image. For most users these limits will not be an issue, since the image file is saved at a high quality, and the EXIF data can be copied from the original image to the processed image using a tool such as PhotoME.      <br />&#160; <br /><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_11/demolimits_550.jpg" />&#160; </li>
</ol>
<h1>After Processing Panasonic ZS3 Photos with Neat Image</h1>
<p>Once you have finished processing your photo with Neat Image, then you may want to compare the processed photo to the original photo. You may want to use the free software program FastStone Image Viewer, or else any other software of your choice that can compare photos side-by-side.</p>
<p>In the free FastStone Image Viewer, make sure the &quot;Smooth&quot; checkbox in the toolbar is unchecked. Select the two photos you wish to compare, then in the file menu go to &quot;Tools&quot; and select &quot;Compare Images&quot; (or use the keyboard shortcut &quot;P&quot; key). Inspect the photos side-by-side and at different zoom levels to see if the results are an improvement.   <br />&#160;</p>
<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_11/faststonetoolbar.jpg" /> </p>
<p>&#160; </p>
<h1>Save Photo EXIF Information</h1>
<p>The demo edition of Neat Image does not save or transfer the original photo EXIF information to your processed photo. But you can still transfer the original photo EXIF information to your processed photo with free software, such as the free software program PhotoME.</p>
<p>In PhotoME, open the original photo. Use &quot;Open file&quot; from the file menu, or use the PhotoME file browser by clicking the icon next to the words &quot;File Menu&quot;. It is faster to use the PhotoME file browser if working with many files.</p>
<p>Then select &quot;Export Exif data&quot; from the file menu and save the EXIF data for the original photo. Open the processed photo, then select &quot;Import Exif data&quot; from the file menu. Click &quot;Save file&quot; to save your processed photo with the photo&#8217;s original EXIF information.   <br />&#160;</p>
<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_11/photome_import_export.jpg" /></p>
<h1>Related Information</h1>
<p><a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/10/free-convert-edit-zs3-avchd-lite-video-avi/">Convert and Edit DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free</a>     <br /><a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/11/fix-yellow-spots-blotches-panasonic-lumix-zs3-tz7-photos/">How To: Fix Yellow Spots or Blotches in Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3/DMC-TZ7 Photos</a>     <br /><a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/11/download-sample-mts-files-avchd-lite-hd-video-panasonic-lumix-zs3-tz7/">Download Sample MTS Files of HD Video for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3</a><br /><a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/11/sample-avchd-lite-hd-videos-panasonic-lumix-zs3-tz7-camcorder/">Sample AVCHD Lite HD Videos: Is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 A Camcorder Replacement?</a>     <br /><a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/10/hd-video-time-limit-panasonic-lumix-zs3-tz7-avchd-lite/">HD Video Record Time Limit: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 vs DMC-TZ7 (AVCHD Lite)</a>     <br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QFZMCO?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=techuscom-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B001QFZMCO">Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3/DMC-TZ7 10MP Camera &#8211; Wide Angle with 12x Zoom</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=techuscom-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B001QFZMCO" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p>
<h1>Free Download Links</h1>
<p><a href="http://www.neatimage.com/download.html">Neat Image – Noise Reduction Software (Free Demo Edition)</a>     <br /><a href="http://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDownload.htm">FastStone Image Viewer – Free Image Viewer</a>     <br /><a href="http://www.photome.de/download_en.html">PhotoME – Free Digital Photo Metadata Editor</a></p>
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		<title>CrossLoop: Help Fix Another Computer&#8217;s Problems From Your Computer With Free Software</title>
		<link>http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/11/crossloop-fix-another-computer-from-your-own/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:25:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Friendly User</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CrossLoop is a free program that allows you control and/or share another user’s computer to help them, remotely over the Internet. This guide shows you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>CrossLoop is a free remote assistance software program</strong> that allows you to remotely access another user&#8217;s computer from your own computer, over the Internet. Using CrossLoop, you can <strong>help another user to solve their computer problem, by controlling their computer from your own</strong>. The user in need of some help, or the “Needy-User”, shares their screen with you, the “Helper”, and allows the you to control their computer’s mouse movements, as if you were physically in front of the Needy-User’s computer. This way, instead of spending a lot of time instructing the Needy-User on how to solve their computer issue, you can just fix it for them.</p>
<p>CrossLoop is an <strong>easy-to-use alternative to the Remote Assistance tool in Windows</strong>, because it <strong>requires no additional work on by either user</strong>, other than for both sides to start the CrossLoop program and for the Needy-User to giving an Access Code to the Helper (likely through phone or email). The Access Code ensures a secure connection. Neither modifying firewall settings, or changing router settings, is needed as CrossLoop is able to establish a connection on its own, saving a lot of time and trouble, since the Needy-User is likely not an expert on firewall or router settings.</p>
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<h1>Overview of How CrossLoop Works</h1>
<p>Both the Helper and the Needy-User will need to have <strong>CrossLoop</strong> installed on their computers to proceed. </p>
<p>Signing up for an account is not necessary, but it is free to sign up for an account if you do.</p>
<p>The Needy-User will need to pass along an Access Code to the Helper, in order for the two computers to be connected. Once connected, the Helper can control the Needy-User’s mouse movements, and thus control the Needy-User’s computer, until one of the sides ends the session.</p>
<h1>Detailed Step-By-Step Instructions for CrossLoop</h1>
<p>The same procedure can be followed every time you need to help another person via <strong>CrossLoop</strong>.</p>
<ol>
<li>Both users start the CrossLoop remote assistance software program.      <br />&#160; </li>
<li>Users then can either login with their CrossLoop account email and password, or they can skip the login if they don’t have a CrossLoop account. You don’t need an account to use CrossLoop.      <br />&#160; </li>
<li>Both users will then need to connect using CrossLoop.      <br />&#160; <br />a. The Needy-User will need to click on the grey “Share” tab. There will be a 12-digit “Access Code” there that will need to be passed along to the Helper, for example, by phone, email, <a title="Skype" href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3680574-10420859?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fgetconnected%2F%2F%3Fcm_mmc%3Daffiliate%2D%5F%2Dcommission%5Fjunction%2D%5F%2Dlink%2D%5F%2Dbuilder%26sid%3D3680574" target="_blank" alt="Skype">Skype</a>, or instant-message.       <br />&#160; <br />b. The Helper will need to click on the green “Access” tab, if it is not already displayed. The 12-digit “Access Code” from the Needy-User will need to be entered here, in the “Access Code” blank space.       <br />&#160; </li>
<li>When the Helper has the Access Code and is ready, then both users can click on the green “Connect” button in the bottom right corner of the CrossLoop program.      <br />&#160; </li>
<li>For the Needy-User, CrossLoop will then ask if they want to allow the Helper to be able to control the mouse on their computer. Once the Needy-User clicks to allow this, then the two computers will be connected and the Helper will be able to control the Needy-User’s computer. The Helper can then proceed to fix whatever problems the Needy-User is having with their computer.      <br />&#160; </li>
<li>When finished, in the CrossLoop software window, either user can click disconnect to end the session, then close the program. </li>
</ol>
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<h1>Why CrossLoop Is Useful</h1>
<p><strong>CrossLoop</strong> can be a free, quick, and simple way to help fix the computer problems of a parent, friend, or relative who is not very knowledgeable with computers, and may be in another city or country. Or they simply have a computer issue that you know how to solve, but it would take too much time or trouble to walk another person through the instructions to fix it.</p>
<p>Used in combination with a service such as <a title="Skype" href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3680574-10420859?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skype.com%2Fgetconnected%2F%2F%3Fcm_mmc%3Daffiliate%2D%5F%2Dcommission%5Fjunction%2D%5F%2Dlink%2D%5F%2Dbuilder%26sid%3D3680574" target="_blank" alt="Skype">Skype</a>, which you can use to exchange the Access Code or to exchange information on the issue to speed up the process, CrossLoop can be a hassle-free way to help someone else with their computer problems.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.crossloop.com/ipage.htm?id=download" target="_blank">Download CrossLoop</a></p>
<h1>More Information</h1>
<p><a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/10/skype-pay-as-you-go-credit-vs-monthly-subscription/">Skype “Pay As You Go” Credit vs Monthly Subscription</a>     <br /><a href="http://www.crossloop.com/" target="_blank">CrossLoop Website</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is a <strong>great free resource</strong> for users interested in tech-related topics. Recently posted on another site, is an article with links to &quot;<strong>15 Free Guides That Really Teach You USEFUL Stuff</strong>&quot;, as the title of the post says. These guides really break down the basics for several tech-related issues, and can be useful for users of all levels of expertise on a topic. They are <strong>free to download as PDF files or to read online</strong>.</p>
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<h1 class="below_top_content_ad">Free to Share Manuals on a Variety of Topics</h1>
<p>From <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/pdf-manuals-round-up/">makeuseof.com</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>Over the past months, we’ve written quite a few PDF manuals for you, on all kinds of diverging subjects, including BitTorrent, iTunes, iPhone, Twitter, Mac, Linux, Photoshop and several other topics. </p>
<p>Initially available only for subscribers, there are now multiple manuals released every month, for everyone to enjoy. After releasing 15 manuals and nearly half a million downloads we thought it was about time to look back and review what has been published so far. </p>
<p>Enjoy! No sign up need, downloads are free, no strings attached. </p>
<p>Do us a favor by sharing those manuals friends!</p>
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<h1>Topic Listing for Free Manuals</h1>
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<li><em>Movies on the Internet</em>: About downloading movies, streaming movies, fixing video files. </li>
<li><em>Music on the Internet</em>: About free music sharing, music downloading, tracking your favourite music acts online. </li>
<li><em>Mac</em>: Tips, tricks, and free applications for the Mac. </li>
<li><em>iPhone</em>: Details on how to get the most out of your iPhone. </li>
<li><em>Twitter</em>: Features, tips, and tricks. </li>
<li><em>Windows Mobile Phone</em>: Features and applications. </li>
<li><em>Productivity</em>: Productivity mistakes, time organization, and workflow. </li>
<li><em>Building a Home Media Center</em>: Hardware, software, and media extender options. </li>
<li><em>Networking</em>: Network setup and overall guide. </li>
<li><em>BitTorrent</em>: Using BitTorrent. </li>
<li><em>Linux</em>: Getting started with Linux for newcomers. </li>
<li><em>Photoshop</em>: Photoshop basics and shortcuts. </li>
<li><em>iTunes</em>: Tips and tricks. </li>
<li><em>Building a PC</em>: Beginner&#8217;s guide for building a computer. </li>
<li><em>Buying a Laptop</em>: Buying guide for 2009. </li>
<li><em>(Bonus Guide) PSP Upgrade/Downgrade</em>: For beginners, methods and tricks. </li>
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		<title>Convert and Edit DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Easily edit AVCHD Lite video by converting the MTS file to an AVI file. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3/DMC-TZ7 records 720p HD video in the AVCHD Lite video format. Two free applications can be used to perform the format conversion and video [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QFZMCO?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=techuscom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001QFZMCO"><strong>Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3</strong></a><img style="border-bottom-style: none !important; border-right-style: none !important; margin: 0px; border-top-style: none !important; border-left-style: none !important" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=techuscom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001QFZMCO" width="1" height="1" /> (also known as DMC-TZ7) can record 720p HD video in the <strong>AVCHD Lite</strong> video format (1280 x 720), with the &quot;.mts&quot; file extension, which has no time limit on video length and which has file sizes much smaller than the alternative Motion JPEG format.</p>
<p>To <strong>edit AVCHD Lite video (.mts)</strong>, it is easier to first convert a copy of the video to an AVI file (.avi). This is easier because there are not a lot of software options available to edit &quot;.mts&quot; files, and some computers may not be able to play back &quot;.mts&quot; files very smoothly.</p>
<p>For some computers, <strong>converting AVCHD Lite video from an MTS file to an AVI file</strong> can give <strong>smoother and sharper video playback</strong>, even if you do not intend to edit the video.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QFZMCO?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=techuscom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001QFZMCO"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Convert and Edit Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video" alt="Convert and Edit Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_10/panasonic_lumix_zs3_tz7_front.jpg" /></a><img style="border-bottom-style: none !important; border-right-style: none !important; margin: 0px; border-top-style: none !important; border-left-style: none !important" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=techuscom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001QFZMCO" width="1" height="1" /></p>
<h1>Before Converting AVCHD Lite Video (MTS to AVI)</h1>
<p><em>Note: Download links can be found at the end of this article.</em></p>
<p>There are a few free software programs that you will need before you can convert and edit your AVCHD Lite video.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Format Factory</strong>, a free audio and video file format converter. </li>
<li><strong>VirtualDub</strong>, a free video editor. </li>
</ol>
<p>Also, transfer your AVCHD Lite &quot;.mts&quot; video file to your computer, if you haven&#8217;t already.</p>
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<h1>Convert Panasonic Lumix ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video</h1>
<ol>
<li>Open Format Factory.      </li>
<li>Click &quot;All to AVI&quot; on the left side, under &quot;Video&quot;.
<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Convert DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with Format Factory" alt="Convert DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with Format Factory" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_10/format_factory_avi.jpg" />       </li>
<li>In the new window that opens, click &quot;Add File&quot;, then select your file.
<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Convert DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with Format Factory" alt="Convert DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with Format Factory" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_10/format_factory_add_file.jpg" />&#160; </li>
<li>After selecting the AVCHD Lite file you wish to convert, click on &quot;Output Setting&quot;.
<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Convert DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with Format Factory" alt="Convert DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with Format Factory" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_10/format_factory_settings.jpg" />&#160; </li>
<li>Under &quot;Profile&quot;, <strong>select &quot;High quality and size&quot;</strong>. <strong>Set &quot;FPS&quot; to &quot;25&quot;</strong>. Set &quot;Video Encode&quot; to whichever codec you prefer. &quot;AVC(H264)&quot;, &quot;MPEG(Xvid)&quot;, or &quot;MPEG(DivX)&quot; will all work fine, for example. Although it is not necessary, you may get better results if you also set the Video Stream Bitrate to match the Video Bitrate of the original MTS file, though file conversion may take longer.
<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Convert DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with Format Factory" alt="Convert DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with Format Factory" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_10/format_factory_change_settings.jpg" />&#160; </li>
<li>Return to the main Format Factory window by clicking &quot;OK&quot; to exit the settings window, then clicking &quot;OK&quot; to exit the &quot;All to AVI&quot; windows.
<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Convert DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with Format Factory" alt="Convert DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with Format Factory" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_10/format_factory_exit_settings.jpg" />&#160; </li>
<li>In the main Format Factory window, click &quot;Start&quot; to begin the file format conversion.
<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Convert DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with Format Factory" alt="Convert DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with Format Factory" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_10/format_factory_start.jpg" />&#160; </li>
<li>When the conversion is completed, test out the AVI video in any media player. You do not need the original MTS file anymore, but it is recommended that you keep it as a backup. </li>
</ol>
<p>You can convert to any other file format you like with Format Factory, other than AVI, but just make sure to keep the FPS setting at &quot;25&quot;. For easier editing in the next section, it is recommended to convert to AVI as described above.</p>
<h1>Edit Panasonic Lumix ZS3 Video</h1>
<ol>
<li>Open VirtualDub.      </li>
<li>Open your video file by going to the &quot;File&quot; menu, then &quot;Open video file&quot;.      </li>
<li>In the &quot;Video&quot; menu, click &quot;Direct stream copy&quot;. This will ensure that your video file will not be re-encoded or compressed to a lower quality.
<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Edit DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with VirtualDub" alt="Edit DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with VirtualDub" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_10/virtualdub_direct_stream_copy.jpg" />&#160; </li>
<li>Use the commands in the &quot;Go&quot; menu to move back and forth through the video&#8217;s timeline.
<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Edit DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with VirtualDub" alt="Edit DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with VirtualDub" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_10/virtualdub_timeline.jpg" />&#160; <br /><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Edit DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with VirtualDub" alt="Edit DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with VirtualDub" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_10/virtualdub_go_menu.jpg" />&#160; </p>
<p>Use the commands in the &quot;Edit&quot; menu to delete and re-position sections of the video.       </p>
<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Edit DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with VirtualDub" alt="Edit DMC-ZS3 AVCHD Lite Video for Free with VirtualDub" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/2009_10/virtualdub_edit_menu.jpg" />&#160; </p>
<p><strong>For a section of video that you want to delete</strong>, move along the timeline to the beginning of the unwanted section, and press the &quot;Home&quot; key on your keyboard to &quot;Set selection start&quot;, as in the &quot;Edit&quot; menu. Then move to the end of the unwanted section, and press the &quot;End&quot; key on your keyboard to &quot;Set selection end&quot;, as in the &quot;Edit&quot; menu. Press the &quot;Delete&quot; key on your keyboard to delete this selection.       </p>
<p><strong>For a section of video that you want to re-position</strong>, use the &quot;Home&quot; and &quot;End&quot; keys to mark a selection of the video, as above. Press CTRL+X to cut the selection of video. Move along the timeline to where you want to insert the selection of video. Press CTRL+V to past the selection of video.       </p>
</li>
<li>When you have finished editing the video, then in the &quot;File&quot; menu, click &quot;Save as AVI&quot; to name and save your video. </li>
</ol>
<h1>Alternatively Use VirtualDubMOD</h1>
<p>If you have any issues with audio or video in VirtualDub, you may want to try <strong>VirtualDubMOD</strong> instead. All of the controls and instructions are the same, so you can use it the same way that you would use VirtualDub.</p>
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<h1>Related Information</h1>
<p><a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/11/download-sample-mts-files-avchd-lite-hd-video-panasonic-lumix-zs3-tz7/">Download Sample MTS Files of HD Video for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3</a>     <br /><a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/11/free-noise-reduction-panasonic-zs3-photos-neat-image/">Reduce Noise in Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3/DMC-TZ7 Photos For Free</a>     <br /><a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/11/fix-yellow-spots-blotches-panasonic-lumix-zs3-tz7-photos/">How To: Fix Yellow Spots or Blotches in Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3/DMC-TZ7 Photos</a>     <br /><a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/11/sample-avchd-lite-hd-videos-panasonic-lumix-zs3-tz7-camcorder/">Sample AVCHD Lite HD Videos: Is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 A Camcorder Replacement?</a>     <br /><a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/10/hd-video-time-limit-panasonic-lumix-zs3-tz7-avchd-lite/">HD Video Record Time Limit: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 vs DMC-TZ7 (AVCHD Lite)</a>     <br /><a href="http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/compact/zs3_tz7/index.html">Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3/DMC-TZ7 &#8211; Official Site</a></p>
<h1>Free Download Links</h1>
<p><a href="http://www.formatoz.com/download.html">Format Factory – Free Audio/Video File Converter</a>     <br /><a href="http://virtualdub.sourceforge.net/">VirtualDub – Free Video Editor</a>     <br /><a href="http://sourceforge.net/projects/virtualdubmod/">VirtualDubMOD – Free Video Editor</a> (an alternative to VirtualDub)</p>
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		<title>Easily Change Motorola E6 (ROKR) Volume Limits</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An application, VolSet, can change the system volume limits on the Motorola E6 (ROKR) cell phone, so you can listen comfortably at higher or lower volumes than the system initially allows. It can help to avoid unnecessarily high volumes or to increase the maximum volume if [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you own a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SZTS96?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=techuscom-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B000SZTS96" target="_blank"><strong>Motorola E6 (ROKR) cell phone</strong></a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=techuscom-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B000SZTS96" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, when listening to music with headphones or through the phone speaker, you may find that sometimes the <strong>highest volume setting is not loud enough</strong>, or conversely that sometimes the <strong>lowest volume setting is too loud</strong>. This is usually the result of being in different types of environments with differing amounts of background noise. For example, the <strong>volume is too low</strong> when traveling on a busy train, or maybe the <strong>volume is too high</strong> when listening in a quiet library or when using sound isolating earphones, such as the <a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/10/shure-se110-sound-isolating-earphones-user-reviews/">Shure SE110 Earphones</a>, which require relatively lower volumes when listening.</p>
<p>The ability to adjust the system volume to your preferences for comfortable listening is very important, especially when trying to avoid unnecessarily high volumes that can damage your hearing. The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SZTS96?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=techuscom-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B000SZTS96" target="_blank"><strong>Motorola E6 (ROKR) cell phone</strong></a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=techuscom-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B000SZTS96" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> does not come installed with any software to change the maximum volume to a higher setting, or the minimum volume to a lower setting. An application called <strong>&#8220;VolSet&#8221;</strong>, written by another Motorola E6 user, can be installed to <strong>easily change the limits of the system volume on the E6</strong>.</p>
<p><span id="more-299"></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SZTS96?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=techuscom-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B000SZTS96" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Motorola E6 (ROKR)" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/MotorolaE6.jpg" alt="Motorola E6 - Easily Change Motorola E6 (ROKR) Volume Limits" width="200" height="200" /></a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=techuscom-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B000SZTS96" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p>
<h1>Highlights of the “VolSet” Application</h1>
<ul>
<li><strong>Change volume limits:</strong> Allows the user to adjust the various system volume settings of the Motorola E6, beyond what the phone will allow during normal operation. Up to 19 different volume settings can be adjusted including the headphone volume, speaker volume, handsfree volume, microphone volume, and more.</li>
<li><strong>Silent camera:</strong> The camera click sound can be disabled and re-enabled using “VolSet”.</li>
<li><strong>Restore settings:</strong> Previously adjusted volume settings can be restored the next time you start the “VolSet” application, which is particularly useful after a reboot or restart. The program needs to be re-run whenever you reboot your phone if you want to maintain or restore your changes from the previous session.</li>
</ul>
<h1>From The Forums – User Experiences</h1>
<p>Forums are often the best places to find answers. Thread summaries show the key points &amp; conclusions of the thread authors, to save you the time of searching the full thread for answers.</p>
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<div class="subheadmore"><strong>Topic: &#8220;VolSet&#8221; Increases Volume on A1200/E6</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.motorolafans.com/forums/a1200-applications/16224-app-volset-increases-volume-a1200.html">Full Forum Thread</a></div>
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<div class="subtext" style="padding-bottom:0px"><strong>Thread Summary: </strong>For the Motorola E6, users confirm that the application &#8220;VolSet&#8221; can increase or decrease the volume settings for different audio functions of the E6. For some altered (or modded) firmware versions, “VolSet” will not increase the volume of the speaker for playing audio. However, “VolSet” can still be useful for phones with such firmware versions for changing the volumes for other options. Also, for all firmware versions, touch screen sound effects will not work after installing this program.</div>
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<h1>Easily Change System Volume By Installing “VolSet”</h1>
<p><em>Warning</em>: Just a reminder that you install programs to your phone at your own risk. TechUserFriendly.com has successfully tested the procedure detailed below, without any problems. This application will not make any permanent changes to your phone settings. If you do not like the settings or the application, you can either manually reset what your changed or else restart your phone. Touch screen sound effects will not work after installing this program.</p>
<p>First make sure that you can install PKG files on your Motorola E6, which requires the <strong>MPKG application</strong> (more info: <a href="http://www.motorolafans.com/forums/e6-general-chat/10164-guide-modding-your-e6.html">Guide to Modding Your E6</a>, section B, &#8220;How to Install MPKG&#8221;, and section C, &#8220;Installing PKG Files&#8221;).</p>
<ol>
<li>Download &#8220;volset-0.5.pkg.zip&#8221; from: <a href="http://www.motorolafans.com/forums/a1200-applications/16224-app-volset-increases-volume-a1200-3.html#post131271">http://www.motorolafans.com/forums/a1200-applications/16224-app-volset-increases-volume-a1200-3.html#post131271</a></li>
<p></p>
<li>Rename &#8220;volset-0.5.pkg.zip&#8221; to &#8220;volset-0.5.pkg&#8221;; i.e. remove the &#8220;.zip&#8221; extension from the filename.</li>
<p></p>
<li>Download &#8220;volset.sh.txt&#8221; from: <a href="http://www.motorolafans.com/forums/a1200-applications/16224-app-volset-increases-volume-a1200-5.html#post132172">http://www.motorolafans.com/forums/a1200-applications/16224-app-volset-increases-volume-a1200-5.html#post132172</a></li>
<p></p>
<li>Rename &#8220;volset.sh.txt&#8221; to &#8220;volset.sh&#8221;; i.e. remove the &#8220;.txt&#8221; extension from the filename.</li>
<p></p>
<li>Connect the Motorola E6 cell phone to your computer. Copy &#8220;volset-0.5.pkg&#8221; to the E6 memory card root directory. Safely remove and disconnect the phone from the computer.</li>
<p></p>
<li>Install &#8220;volset-0.5.pkg&#8221; (section C, &#8220;Installing PKG Files&#8221;, <a href="http://www.motorolafans.com/forums/e6-general-chat/10164-guide-modding-your-e6.html">Guide to Modding Your E6</a>).</li>
<p></p>
<li>Reconnect the E6 to your computer. Copy/overwrite volset.sh to &#8220;.system/QTDownLoad/volset&#8221;. Safely remove and disconnect the phone from the computer.</li>
<p></p>
<li>Open “VolSet”, which is listed with the name &#8220;Set Volume&#8221; in the list of programs. “VolSet” asks if you want to &#8220;restore your last setting&#8221;. Select &#8220;No&#8221;.
<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Open VolSet - Easily Change Motorola E6 (ROKR) Volume Limits" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/volset01.jpg" alt="Open VolSet - Easily Change Motorola E6 (ROKR) Volume Limits" /></li>
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<li>The next screen allows you to select the range of settings that you would like to change, or to just view. Select Range &#8220;1-7&#8243;.
<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Select Range in VolSet - Easily Change Motorola E6 (ROKR) Volume Limits" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/volset04.jpg" alt="Select Range in VolSet - Easily Change Motorola E6 (ROKR) Volume Limits" /></li>
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<li>Do either a or b, depending on if you want to increase or decrease the headphone volume. Please be patient as there is a 3-5 second delay when selecting and changing the settings below. After running “VolSet”, while playing audio, audio will play through speaker rather than the headphones, while the headphones remain plugged into the Motorola E6. When this happens, you will need to unplug the headphones for a few seconds, then plug the headphones back in. If the problem continues, then unplug headphones for a few seconds longer and try again.
<p>a) If the headphone volume is too loud for you on even the lowest volume setting, then select &#8220;Low&#8221; for &#8220;7) 3mm5 nomic st&#8221;. For a headset with a mic, select “Low” for &#8220;2) headset stero&#8221;. Select &#8220;Update Sound&#8221;. Select &#8220;Exit&#8221;.</p>
<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="VolSet Options 1 to 7 - Easily Change Motorola E6 (ROKR) Volume Limits" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx132/uftr/posts/volset05.jpg" alt="VolSet Options 1 to 7 - Easily Change Motorola E6 (ROKR) Volume Limits" /></p>
<p>b) If the headphone volume is not loud enough for you on even the highest volume setting, then select a higher level for &#8220;7) 3mm5 nomic st&#8221;. For a headset with a mic, select a higher level for &#8220;2) headset stero&#8221;. Select &#8220;Update Sound&#8221;. Select &#8220;Exit&#8221;.It is recommended to only increase these levels by 1 level at a time (i.e. from &#8220;Norm&#8221; to &#8220;+1&#8243;), then test to see if the volume meets your preference. If the volume is still not loud enough, then repeat this step. When testing the new settings, it&#8217;s <strong>highly recommended</strong> to start by playing the audio file at the lowest volume first, then increase the volume to see if it is loud enough. This is to avoid hearing damage caused by potentially setting the volume level higher than intended.</li>
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<li>Do either a or b, depending on if you want to increase or decrease the speaker volume. Please be patient as there is a 3-5 second delay when selecting and changing the settings below.
<p>a) If the speaker volume is too loud for you on even the lowest volume setting, then re-open VolSet and select Range &#8220;1-7&#8243; again. Select &#8220;Low&#8221; for “1) loudspk music&#8221;. Select &#8220;Update Sound&#8221;. Select &#8220;Exit&#8221;.</p>
<p>b) If the speaker volume is not loud enough for you on even the highest volume setting, then re-open VolSet and select Range &#8220;1-7&#8243; again. Select a higher level for &#8220;1) loudspk music&#8221;. Select &#8220;Update Sound&#8221;. Select &#8220;Exit&#8221;.It is recommended to only increase these levels by 1 level at a time (i.e. from &#8220;Norm&#8221; to &#8220;+1&#8243;), then test to see if the volume meets your preference. If the volume is still not loud enough, then repeat this step. When testing the new settings, it&#8217;s <strong>highly recommended</strong> to start by playing the audio file at the lowest volume first, then increase the volume to see if it is loud enough. This is to avoid hearing damage caused by potentially setting the volume level higher than intended.</li>
</ol>
<h1>Full “VolSet” Volume Settings</h1>
<p>The definitions for all of the Motorola E6 volume settings are not known, since these setting names originate from the manufacturer and not the author of “VolSet”. However, enough settings are understood to change the volume settings most useful to most users (<a href="http://www.motorolafans.com/forums/a1200-general-chat/15861-lets-dig-into-volume-table-a1200.html">full forum thread</a>). The same methods for changing settings mentioned above, can be used to change any of the following settings in “VolSet”.</p>
<ol>
<li>&#8220;loudspk music&#8221;: loudspeaker output level for playing music</li>
<li>&#8220;headset stero&#8221;: headphone with mic, output level for playing music</li>
<li>&#8220;loudspk hfree&#8221;: loudspeaker output level in voice calls using handsfree</li>
<li>&#8220;handset vcall&#8221;: small speaker (earpiece of handset) output level for voice calls</li>
<li>&#8220;headset mono&#8221;: Bluetooth headset output level for voice calls</li>
<li>&#8220;car kit vcall&#8221;: output level for voice calls using a car kit</li>
<li>&#8220;3mm5 nomic_st&#8221;: headphone without mic, output level for playing music</li>
<li>&#8220;3mm5 nomic_cl&#8221;: headphone without mic, output level for voice calls</li>
<li>&#8220;mic normalrec&#8221;: microphone sensitivity in normal recording</li>
<li>&#8220;mic voicecall&#8221;: microphone sensitivity for voice calls</li>
<li>&#8220;mic handsfree&#8221;: microphone sensitivity for voice calls using handsfree</li>
<li>&#8220;headmic music&#8221;: (unsure)</li>
<li>&#8220;headmic vcall&#8221;: (unsure)</li>
<li>&#8220;carkit mic in&#8221;: microphone sensitivity for voice calls using a car kit</li>
<li>&#8220;emukit spk ou&#8221;: (unsure)</li>
<li>&#8220;emukit mic in&#8221;: (unsure)</li>
<li>&#8220;emukit spk cl&#8221;: (unsure)</li>
<li>&#8220;emukit mic cl&#8221;: (unsure)</li>
<li>&#8220;fmradi spk ou&#8221;: FM radio output level</li>
</ol>
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<h1>More Information</h1>
<p><a href="http://techuserfriendly.com/2009/10/shure-se110-sound-isolating-earphones-user-reviews/">Shure SE110 Sound Isolating Earphones</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2007/0610-mp3_players_how_loud_is_too_loud.htm">MP3 Players: How Loud Is Too Loud?</a></p>
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