How to Connect an iPod to a Vizio

Purchase a component or composite iPod video out cable (see References and Tips).
Insert the iPod output end of the cable into your iPod's power input.
Plug the TV input end of the cable into your Vizio's component or composite inputs, depending on which cable you purchased.
Turn on your Vizio.
Select the Vizio's input setting that your iPod is plugged into (composite or component).
Turn on the iPod.
Open 'Videos' on the iPod.
Choose 'Settings.'
Highlight 'Video out,' then switch it to 'On.'
Play a video on your iPod. The device's video signal will transfer to your Vizio's screen.
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How to Plug an iPod Into a Guitar Amp

Purchase a cable with a stereo male 1/8-inch plug on one end and a mono 1/4-inch male plug on the other. Since the iPod plays music in stereo and standard guitar inputs are mono, this configuration will ensure that the left and right stereo signal are properly merged.
Turn the power off on both the iPod and amplifier and ensure the amplifier volume is at its lowest setting.
Plug the cable's 1/8-inch stereo plug into the iPod's headphone output jack and the 1/4-inch mono plug into the guitar amplifier input jack.
Turn the iPod power on and adjust the volume to the lowest setting.
Turn the amplifier power on and turn the volume up 3 to 4 notches.
Turn the iPod volume up until you begin to hear sound and adjust the amplifier volume and tone controls to achieve the desired loudness level and sound quality.
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How to Reset the Battery Charger on a MacBook Pro

Power off the MacBook Pro and then disconnect the power cord.
Remove the battery from the MacBook Pro.
Press and hold the power button for five seconds.
Replace the battery and reconnect the power cord.
Power on the MacBook Pro.
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How to Charge an Apple Laptop (3 Steps)

Plug the A/C adapter into a power outlet.
Connect the charger to the Apple laptop casing. The charging connector will magnetically seat itself when placed near the charging slot.
Wait for the orange light to turn green. The laptop will then be fully charged.
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My MacBook Can't Connect to the Network (4 Steps)

Check the cable connection running from the network hub or modem into your MacBook computer. If the cable is not inserted completely into either device, the MacBook is unable to detect the network.
Power on the network hub or modem. If the power is shut down, the computer is unable to detect the network.
Activate the Wi-Fi connection on the MacBook. Your computer may be attempting to connect to a different wireless source. Click the wireless icon in the upper left corner of the desktop, and then choose the Wi-Fi network you want access to. Type in any required password and click 'OK' to connect to the network.
Move closer to the origin of the network. If you are out of range of the Wi-Fi network, the MacBook is not going to connect to the wireless signal.
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How to Remove an Apple Mac Hard Drive (9 Steps)

Back up all of your data. Before attempting to remove your existing hard drive, it is essential to save all of your data.
Shut down your computer and let it cool for 30 minutes. You will not want to attempt to remove a hard drive that has been running because the internal components may be too hot to handle.
Unplug all cords from the laptop, including the power source.
Turn the computer upside down and lay it on the soft lint-free cloth.
Release the battery hatch by taking a coin and turning it counterclockwise. The battery should pop right out.
Touch the metal surface underneath the battery. This will discharge any static charge and is extremely important to do before proceeding.
Remove the three screws along the RAM door. These are located on north side of the RAM door.
Remove the RAM door, an L-shaped bracket, that you previously loosened.
Unroll the hard drive pull tab. You will see a white tab that looks like tape. Pull it slowly to remove the hard drive.
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How to Troubleshoot an Apple Computer Full Screen Display

Check the resolution of the screen. If things are just looking funny and out of proportion, then you have either accidentally zoomed in on your screen or changed the resolution. To change the resolution, click the Apple icon at the top left part of the menu bar, then 'System Preferences' and then click on the Display icon. There you can change the displays to find the one that you want to go back to. If the display and resolution settings do not work, try holding Command and swipe downward on the track pad. This should zoom out from your screen to the standard resolution and setting.
If you're using a laptop, connect to a power source. If your computer does not show any picture on the display, then you may be near the end of your battery life. See if restarting your computer helps. Hold the power button and the 'Control' and 'Command' keys simultaneously for several seconds.
Reset the PRAM, which is done by pressing the power button to turn the computer on and then immediately pressing 'Command,' 'Option,' 'P,' and 'R' until you have cycled through three start-up chimes. Resetting the PRAM is useful for any type of troubleshooting because it resets your computer to the original factory settings. This is often one of the first troubleshooting techniques that Apple certified maintenance technicians will try on a computer.
Reset the SMC for laptops by removing the power supply, removing the battery, and then holding the power button for five seconds. This is an additional option that resets your computer. If it still does not work and your computer does not properly show your display screen or if it does not boot up at all then you may have a more serious issue.
Consult your owner's manual for further tests that you can undertake such as the hard-drive test or checking the hardware and software of the computer through a Disk Utility check, which is done by utilizing the installation disks.
Call the Apple Service hotline or schedule an appointment at the nearest Apple retail store or an authorized service provider. The number for Apple support is (800) 275-2273. Or go to Apple's website (then link is included in Resources).
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How to check the charging status of your MacBook Pro battery

Turn on your MacBook.
Click on the Apple icon at the top left corner of the screen.
Click on 'About this Mac'
Click on 'More Info'
Under Hardware, click on 'Power'. This will show you information about your battery, including how many cycles the battery has been through, it's charging ability and so on. Your lap top battery should perform well throughout the first 300 cycles at a minimum. If not, contact Apple immediately, and they should replace the battery for you at no charge.
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How to Stream a MacBook to a TV

Plug the included HDMI cable into the back of the TV. Connect the other end to the back of the Apple TV device.
Plug the correct end of the power cord into the back of the Apple TV device. Plug the other end into a nearby electrical outlet.
Turn on the TV.
Select your wireless network's name from the list on the TV screen using the Apple TV remote.
Enter your wireless password, if applicable. Apple TV will then be ready for use.
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How to Upgrade the Memory in a MacBook Pro

Use your MacBook Pro User Guide to determine the type of memory module you need and the amount of memory your system can handle. If you don't have a hard copy of your User Guide, you can download one from the Apple website (the link is available in the resources section).
Power down the MacBook Pro to a point where the computer is completely off.
Turn the computer over so that the bottom is facing upward.
Touch a non-painted metal object to remove the static off your body. Working on a computer's internal components with static on your body could damage the hardware. Also, refrain from walking around until you have finished upgrading the memory because moving around can generate more static.
Remove the battery from the MacBook Pro.
Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the three screws from the memory module cover. Put the screws in a place where they won't be lost.
Slide off the memory module cover and put it where you put the screws. Now you should be able to see the memory module(s).
Push out the tabs on the empty memory module port to prepare for inserting the new memory module.
Hold the memory module by the edge of the part (so you don't damage the module) and insert the memory module into the empty port. Fold the part down into the memory module compartment.
Replace the memory module cover and the battery and start up your MacBook Pro. The memory will automatically be discovered by the system once you've started up your system.
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How to Turn Off a MacBook Fan

Shut down your MacBook and disconnect the power supply.
Remove the battery from the bottom of your MacBook.
Press the power button and hold it for five seconds. Reconnect the power supply.
Press the power button again to boot up the MacBook and see if the fan issue has resolved.
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How to Connect a Laptop to an ELMO Projector (9 Steps)

Turn on the projector's power switch to warm up the lamp. Then lower the projector screen, unless projecting to a blank wall.
Raise the side lamps on the ELMO desk projector to the upright, locked position.
Press and hold the lever switch that controls the video displayer rod, on the round base on the ELMO projector. Then raise the video displayer rod to the upright position as far as it will go.
Press the 'Power' toggle switch on the ELMO.
Press the 'Computer' button on the remote control repeatedly until the ELMO displays on the projector screen.
Attach the VGA plug on one end of the cable to the matching port on the back or edge of the laptop. The wide edge of the plug should face upward. Turn the lock screw on each side of the VGA plug to hold it securely to the laptop.
Hook up the other end of the cable to the VGA port on the back connection panel of the ELMO projector. Tighten the lock screws to prevent the cable from pulling out.
Press the 'RGB1' button on the ELMO under the 'Input' section of the control panel.
Press the 'Fn' (function) key on the laptop and one of the F1 through F8 keys to toggle the laptop to work with an external projector. The key varies on different laptop models. Look for the small icon of a monitor screen on one of the F1 through F8 keys. You might have to press and release the 'Fn' and the numbered 'F' key several times while the laptop cycles through the various possible external monitor connections.
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How to Add a Printer to a Mac (10 Steps)

Start up your Macintosh and insert the CD that came with your printer if it has one. This will contain the drivers for your printer, which tell the Macintosh how to communicate with it. You can also download drivers from the manufacturer's website.
Connect the printer to your Macintosh, following the manufacturer's directions; check for a 'Quick Start' guide in the box with illustrations to guide you.
Turn the printer on by pressing the power switch after it is connected.
Locate the printer drivers CD icon on your Macintosh desktop and double-click to open it and view the contents. An installer icon should be clearly visible.
Double-click the installer application (or the downloaded file if you got the drivers file from the manufacturer's website instead of a CD) and follow the screen prompts to complete the installation.
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How to Keep an iPod Touch From Accessing Wireless Internet

Power on the iPod Touch, and tap the 'Settings' application, located on the home screen.
Scroll down the list of options from the 'Settings' menu, then choose 'Wi-Fi.' This opens a new list of options relating to the device's built-in Wi-Fi.
Turn 'Wi-Fi' to 'Off' by using your finger to slide the button.
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How to Connect a Mac to Apple TV (6 Steps)

Remove the Apple TV device from its packaging, and find the HDMI port cable that came with it. Connect the cable to your Apple TV and to your TV.
Connect the white, red, green and blue audio cables to the Apple TV and your TV. The setup of these cables depends on your television's audio capabilities. Plug the power cord into the Apple TV, and plug it into a power supply.
Turn on your TV, and go to the setup screen for the Apple TV. This will depend on the input channel setup on your TV.
Select a network to connect to in the prompts that appear with your Apple TV remote. Enter the password to get access to the network with the remote. Once the Apple TV is on the network and set up, you will see a main screen with 'Movies,' 'Internet,' 'Computers' and 'Settings' tabs.
Go to your Mac computer, and launch iTunes. Click 'Advanced' and then choose 'Turn On Home Sharing.' Enter your Apple ID and password in the fields, and click the 'Create Home Share' button. Click the 'Done' button.
Go back to your TV, and toggle to the 'Computer' tab. Choose 'Home Sharing,' enter the password with the remote, and click 'Done.' The Apple TV is now connected to the Mac through iTunes.
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How to Eject a CD That Doesn't Show Up on the Desktop on a Mac

Restart the Mac. Hold down the left-click mouse button. Wait for the CD to eject itself from the Mac. Remove the CD. Press and hold the power button until the Mac shuts itself off.
Launch the Disk Utility program by double-clicking its icon from the “Utilities” folder inside “Applications” folder. Click once on the icon of the CD that has appeared in the left column of the Disk Utility program’s main screen. Click on the “Eject” button at the top of the Disk Utility program’s main screen. Remove the CD from the disk slot. Quit the Disk Utility program.
Launch the Terminal program by double-clicking its icon from the “Utilities” folder in the “Applications” folder. Enter “drutil tray eject” in the window that appears. Press “Return.” Remove the CD. Quit the Terminal program.
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How to Copy Movies to Apple TV

Download a copy of iTunes and then install the program. Launch iTunes after you've installed it.
Connect your Apple TV to your television via an HDMI video cable. Connect one end of the selected cable to the 'HDMI' port on the AppleTV. Plug the opposite end of the cable to an 'HDMI' input on your television. Alternatively, you can connect the Apple TV to your television via a component video cable.
Connect the AppleTV's power connector and then plug the power adapter's transformer into a power outlet. Turn on your television.
Use your Apple TV remote control to select the onscreen 'Setting' heading. Use the '+' and '-' button to move up and down. Use the 'Rewind' and 'Forward' ' button to move left and right. Press the 'Play' button to select an option.
Navigate down to the 'General' option. Select the 'Network' option in the 'General' menu and then select the 'Configure Wi-Fi' option in the 'Network' menu. Select your network from the list of networks that appear on the screen.
Enter your network's password when prompted. Use the onscreen keyboard to input characters. Write down the code that appears on screen after you've connected the Apple TV with your network.
Click on the Apple TV icon -- labeled 'Click to set up' -- back in iTunes, on your computer. Enter your Apple TV's code when prompted.
Click on the Apple TV icon again. Click on the 'Movies' tab at the top of iTunes. Check the box labeled 'Selected,' located below the 'Sync' heading. Check the boxes next to the movies, in the list menu, that you'd like to copy to your Apple TV. Click 'Apply' to copy the movies.
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How to Hard Reset a Mac Mini Computer (9 Steps)

Locate the power button, installed on the left side of the rear panel.
Depress the power button until the computer powers down.
Press the power button again to restart the computer.
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How to Repair the Power Port on an Apple Laptop

Remove the battery. Turn the laptop upside down and press the two buttons below the battery. Remove the memory cover by unscrewing the three screws that the removed battery exposes. Remove the two screws against the opposite wall of the battery slot, as well as the Torx screws that are exposed directly beneath the battery. Additionally, remove the hinge screws at the edge of the laptop where the screen is connected. Remove the screws on the port side of the computer. This is the side opposite the power port. Remove the screws at the rear as well as the screws on the power port side of the laptop. You now should have removed all of the screws exposed by removing the memory door and the battery as well as all of the screws exposed externally.
Slide your finger around the plastic panel near the keyboard. The entire top of the laptop below the screen should pop off. Continue to gently pry around the edges as it comes up. Remove its connections to the motherboard.
Remove the fan by disconnecting it from its various connectors. If the laptop is oriented as it would be during use, the fan will be located in the upper left-hand corner. Remove the two screws holding it in place. This will expose the Airport card. Detach the antenna cables that are connected to it. Remove the single screw that holds it in place, and lift the airport card out of the computer gently.
Disconnect the speaker from the left IO board. It's located below where the Airport card was. Remove the speaker. This is in the upper left hand corner of the laptop if it's oriented normally. Disconnect the power cable on the IO board, unscrew the remaining screws holding it in place and remove it.
Insert the new left IO board, and reverse the previous steps.
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How to Connect to the iPhone With a Mac USB

Power on your Apple Mac computer.
Connect the USB end of the iPhone's USB cable to your Mac.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the charge port located on the bottom of your iPhone.
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