Minimize LCD Usage

LCDs (liquid-crystal displays) are great for framing video without having to keep a camcorder pressed to your eye, but stowing the LCD and relying on the viewfinder is a great way to conserve battery power during longer recording

sessions. Another way to conserve battery power is to save editing for the computer. Many cameras have in-camera editing

tools that let you access basic special effects and transitions for on-the-fly editing, but because the LCD must be on to get any use out of the tools, it's best to edit when the camera is plugged in.

Taskbar Tip

By default, the Taskbar in Windows rests

at the bottom of your screen. However, you can move it to any location on your screen

or resize it. When you hover your cursor over the edge of the Taskbar, it should change into a double arrow. If you click and hold while the cursor is a double

arrow, you can drag the Taskbar to its new location and/or resize it.

One thing that will prevent the use of this handy feature, however, is the Lock

Taskbar command. In fact, if you are using Windows XP Home Edition, your Taskbar might be locked by default. To undo this, right-click a blank area of the Taskbar and choose Lock The Taskbar from the pop-up menu. When this option is not checked,

Special Interest Groups

The Hardware SIG

This SIG helps members solve the hardware problems that may occur with their computers and printers.  It also teaches members how to disassemble,

repair and reassemble their computers and printers.  We will help you solve your hardware and software problems.  We will be available in the lab on the first and the third Wednesday from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm. In some months there will a third meeting. This will be listed in "the dates to know" section of this paper.

Golden Investment Club SIG

The Golden Investment SIG meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 1.00 pm.  This is the place to discuss stock selections, and portfolio management.  Contact SIG leader Bob Davis if you have any questions. bdavisjan@aol.com

Graphics SIG

The Graphics SIG meets monthly on the

First Thursday of the month at 1.00 pm.

The Classes are on making greeting cards, banners, letterheads, calling cards, signs, calendars, envelopes, certificates,

computer use for crafts, and other items where graphics are combined with text. SIG leader is Marvin Stolarz. stolarz@roadrunner.com