Hi and welcome to this week’s news from The Web on Wheels!

In this issue we’ll look at:

• the webcam that’s shows what’s happening in Antarctica (or Venice Beach);
• how to get the Instruction Manual for your computer;
• article: ‘Happy Feet’; and
• a light-hearted moment

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Just a quick word about the content of this message.
Throughout this newsletter I have included various links to websites, and included some pictures. Sometimes those links don’t work.
It’s NOT you!
Sometimes your computer, or the system you’re using (eg. Hotmail, Outlook) decide to look after your security and block your ability to go straight to an outside website or to download pictures. Sometimes it’s simply that your computer is set to get only plain text messages. So no matter what you do, you won’t get the nice looking, easy-clicking tricks, your message will be just as it says – plain text without any of the fancy stuff.

If a link doesn’t work, try looking on your screen, usually toward the top of the email message and see if there’s some sort of message saying something about the link not being allowed. It might say, “Click here to download pictures” or “to protect your privacy downloads have been prevented” or “links have been disabled” – or something similar. Most of the time, it also gives you the option to click in that message area and give your computer permission to go ahead and allow the picture to come onto your computer, or allow you to get to the website.
(Let me know if things don’t work as you expect and I’ll get it sorted for you.)

Until next week, please take good care of yourself.

Smiles and best wishes
Viv

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate”
Oprah Winfrey

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Site to See

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This week we’ll look at the site – Australian Antarctic Division

For those of us who haven’t yet been to Antarctica, but find it fascinating, we can at least see what’s happening down there.

The Australian Government has a website: http://www.aad.gov.au

Here’s the link to the webcams, which they have set up at four different stations. You just need to click on whichever station you’re interested in – eg Mawson, and you’ll see the webcam for Mawson Station. It shows a picture taken every ten minutes, and it even has a link you can click on to see a time lapse movie of the previous 24 hours.

There’s also a KrillCam – showing the krill, which are fed by staff. However there are times when they’re being fed that the water is murky, so you might need to try again in a few hours.

There’s also some interesting info on the site about Antarctica, if you care to click on some of the links.

Now, granted this site isn’t action-packed, but it’s amazing to see. If you’re after something a bit busier, why not try Venice Beach in California. Here’s the link to a beachcam there. If you’re looking at the site at their night-time, there’s a link on the site to see some of the previous day’s shots. And further down the page, you’ll find links to various other beachcams.

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This week’s problem and solution

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Has this happened to you? You’ve got your nice, shiny new computer. You’re all set to go.

You look at the keyboard – yes, all the keys for the alphabet are there, good, and yes, there’s some numbers …. But what are all these other keys – F1, F2, is that a picture of the sun? … You know there’s a place for the DVD – can it play CDs? And if you do get it playing, where’s the volume control?

The days of the instruction manual being shipped with the goods are gone. No doubt there’s another way they can cut their costs – or maybe they’re good guys and are saving a tree. Well, maybe …

Well there is a way to get your manual, just one snag – it’s up to you to find it. You might find it

• In your computer;
• On the manufacturer’s website;
• Someone sends it to you.

The next best way to finding a lovely printed manual inside the box is to have the user manual already inside your computer. You might need to dig around to try and find it, but it’s most likely in the Documents (or My Documents) folder in your computer.

If you have Vista, then click on the Start button, then type: User Guide. With luck (big grin) you will see a file listed saying User Manual or User Guide. Click on that, and your computer should then show you your user manual and you can print off any or all of the pages you need.

If you’re on XP, to find it you will probably need to Click on Start, then Click on My Documents. Now it will certainly vary wherever your manual was placed. Mine is located in C drive, in a folder called Book. Goodness knows how someone is expected to find that, but I guess it seemed like a good idea to them at the time. Perhaps doing a Search will locate it.

If the manual isn’t in your computer, then your next option is to try the internet.

If you’ve got a ‘brand name’ computer such as IBM, Toshiba, etc they have their own websites, and often in the Service or Support sections of the website you will be able to find the manual for your own computer. As each company has their own systems and their own way of doing things, each one will be different, so you might need to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat.

You will need to find out the exact model that you have – either somewhere on your machine, or on the invoice you have, you should find a Model Number.

Write it down, then go to the website for the manufacturer of your computer. The most likely steps you’ll need to take are:

• Look on the site for something that says Service or Support and
• Click on that Tab.
  When you get to that web page, there will hopefully be a search box.
• Type into that search box your Model Number.
  It will then show you details about what’s available for that model.
• Find something that says Manuals or Documents or even Drivers.
• Click on whatever looks the most appropriate, then when you get to the User Manual,
• Download the Manual to your computer.
  Then you can keep a copy on your computer to use whenever you need it, or print the whole lot if you like. (If you do print it, give some thought to the paper you’ll need and the ink that will be used)

Some companies like Hewlett Packard have online information, rather than providing a file for you to download. Personally I don’t like that – it means you’ve got to be on the internet to find out the information you’re after. So you might need to print it out, or put that page in your Favorites, or Bookmark the page to go back to later on.

Here’s an example: for a Hewlett Packard computer, go to www.hewlettpackard.com.   At the website, click on the Tab at the top that says Service and Support. Once at that section, click on Notebooks in Select a Product Category. Next, in the Search box, enter the Model Number and press Enter. (we’ll use their example HP Pavilion 7955 UK)

Now, if you click on Manual in the centre column, you’ll find they don’t have a full User Manual for you to download. Instead what they do have are some ‘how to use your computer’ notes on their website. Click on ‘How to use’ and then click on Use My Components. Then click on Using One-touch Multimedia and Internet Keyboards. (which is the type that comes with that computer) There it shows a list of the keys and what they actually do.   Gee, wasn’t that easy!!!!

It’s a good idea after all this digging around to print the page!! And remember where you put it.

This list of keyboard functions can be very similar for a lot of keyboards. It might pay to compare this list with your keyboard; maybe there’s some clues there for you. The link to go straight to this page is here: where you’ll see the full list.

If all else fails, and you can’t find your manual in your computer or through the company’s support or service areas on their website, then they will always have a section called Contact Us. Send them an email, or if you’re lucky they might have a telephone support service where you can actually speak to a real person. Either way, ask for your manual to be sent to you.

Once you have your manual it’s so much easier to find out what all those unusual keys do, and sometimes they’ll even go into how your computer works, and the basics of using various aspects of it.

If you’re stuck on this and you’re a full Access Member, just Reply to this message and let me know your computer’s brand and model number and I’ll sort it for you.

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How are you?

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Note on Sleep Habits

Thought I’d add a note about last week’s article on sleep habits.

I took notice of the point about sleeping in complete darkness if possible as it’s relevant in our household. I don’t know about you, but I like to know the ‘why’ of things. I found another article called ’33 Secrets to a Good Night’s Sleep’ by Dr Mercola. One of those ‘secrets’ was to keep the room dark, and he explains:

“Sleep in complete darkness or as close as possible. If there is even the tiniest bit of light in the room it can disrupt your circadian rhythm and your pineal gland’s production of melatonin and seratonin. There also should be as little light in the bathroom as possible if you get up in the middle of the night. Please whatever you do, keep the light off when you go to the bathroom at night. As soon as you turn on that light you will for that night immediately cease all production of the important sleep aid melatonin.”

The link is here:   if you’d like to read more of his 33 Secrets.

Happy Feet

This week’s article is on feet. Our balance and posture depend on our feet. Our knees and hips are affected by our feet. There are many pressure points in our feet that affect different parts of our body. They really are an overlooked part of our body. Here is a terrific article from the publication, ‘Wellbeing’. The website is: http://www.wellbeing.com.au

The introduction is reproduced here, with the link to the whole article at the end of the intro.

Happy Feet

Your feet will carry you the equivalent of three-and-a-half times around the earth in your lifetime. Yet most people ignore them, squeeze them into badly fitting shoes and never give them a second thought until they start to hurt. Just like cleaning your teeth and brushing your hair, caring for your feet should be part of your daily health routine.

With 26 bones, 38 muscles and 56 ligaments in each foot, no wonder they are prone to problems! Podiatrists treat foot conditions such as calluses, corns, ingrown toenails, sports injuries and infections. They give advice on preventing foot problems in the first place by selecting the right shoes for your foot shape and lifestyle. A podiatrist may prescribe orthoses (custom-made shoe inserts) to align the foot correctly and help reduce pain in the feet, knees or hip joints. You dont need a referral to see a podiatrist.

Some common foot discomfort can be treated with natural remedies. To relieve tinea (athletes foot), apply tea tree essential oil and myrrh (two drops each in 10 grams of base cream) twice a day to the affected area. Alternatively, soak your feet in a footbath of warm water with a handful of Epsom salts or baking soda, three drops of lavender oil and a few drops of cider vinegar.

Tinea is a fungal infection that thrives in warm, wet conditions. To prevent it, wear thongs when showering in public places and, particularly in humid weather, keep your feet clean, dry and aired.

Fallen arches, or flat feet, can be improved by good posture and exercises to strengthen the muscles of the arch, such as the standing poses in yoga. Avoid thongs and shoes that give your feet no support.

To avoid foot odour, wash and dry your feet well, go barefoot at times and wear footwear that breathes. Shoes need to be aired and rested (that is, given a day off), so if youre short on pairs of shoes, theres a good excuse to go shopping!

To read more on this subject, please click here:

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Humour me!

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Signs, Signs, everywhere Signs

In a London department store: Bargain Basement Upstairs Spotted in a safari park: Elephants please stay in your car Outside a secondhand shop: We exchange anything – bicycles, washing machines etc. Why not bring your wife along and get a wonderful bargain? Message on a leaflet: If you cannot read, this leaflet will tell you how to get lessons Did I read that sign right? Toilet out of order – please use floor below.

Bye for this week,
Smiles and best wishes
Viv

The Web on Wheels
Phone: 61 3 9787 7500
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