Previously I had these error codes I got from my printer...
I can not print well and that it always eats up the paper then brings out an error code.. I have to put off and on my printer so as the paper to come out....
Two things I did to this was that of pressing and holding the "reset" button (while it's off), then pressing the on while holding the reset button for like 10-15 seconds...
I was trying to reset the printer somehow I think... but that didn't work...
secondly, (oh yeah, my printer has an installed continuous ink flow system) I checked the tube where the ink goes through.. and extended it a little to give space for the cartridge to reach the left side... And i had to fix or arrange it well, the tube, so as not to hinder or obstruct the cartridge when moving. and wala! It's fine again...
And oh by the way, one thing I find seem to be good practice especially for continuous ink flow systems, it's best to use the "quiet mode" found in the "maintenance tab" of "printer preferences." I think it is quieter and less stress on the printer itself... well... just want to share some experiences I've had...
Thursday, January 2, 2014
My parents' first try on Visa Interview
Technically it's my father's first try and second for my mom. My mom's first was denied. I'm not sure why she was denied but back then she was still at work in Texas Instruments. Now, both of my parents are retired... though my father now 60 years old or a senior citizen, still continues to be a missionary pastor as long as he can...
Well, I was able to be part of preparing them to apply for Visa going to US, where my brother & his family resides in North Carolina. He was the one who paid and will be paying my parent's needs since both of them have no real income and that includes me as of now.
So first thing is first, we had to apply online. I've searched and researched on how to apply for a visa. And unlike last time with my mother, this time, every thing is online. Even the forms to fill up is online. Filling up the form online was lengthy and somewhat funny at the end. Funny? because I got to read a question like asking if my parents were terrorist... well I don't know if that is logical or something.. but anyway, that doesn't matter much. So I had to fill-up their forms online, filling up their details of course as true as it should be. Sometimes there are details that needs to be confirmed, so I get to save the details first then back to it after the details are final. You get a code for the form that you fill-in so you could retrieve it when you need it again.
After filling up the form, you will have to print a given form or paper. I think it's a means of confirming you've filled up the form. From which you will have to bring this form with you before you go for Interview. You can also print out the filled up form, but that wouldn't be needed at the interview. It might be simply for your use if needed.
Then, paying up for the fees would be next. Just follow the given instructions by the websites. if I remember it right, my parents should have different voucher or invoice to be paid. Then we went to BPI bank to pay for it. After which will be given receipt of payment which would again be used for designating the date of interview.
We then had to pick out the interview date online. Before doing so, we had to register into a website and needs only one account for my parents. After registering, it has to be identified that my parents will be interviewed together. And after, we picked up the date.
On that day, we have to be early going to Manila from Baguio. The scheduled time was 6:30 a.m. and we were there, I think 5:00 a.m. So we have to wait...
What caught my attention was what I saw there.... there were already people lining up with chairs.... There were people talking and instructing them about many things... giving them tips. And offered ballpens, photographs, chairs... etc.. of course with an amount to pay... Then I was informed that they weren't actually employees but simply people looking for ways and means to earn... here are some pics I got...
As you can see, they were letting their chairs to be for rent... new comers might think it was for free, so when they sit on and after using it, they would be asking you for a fee. There were those who would sell ballpen, my mother thought she would need it... but guess again... she didn't use it.... There's this lady who was sharing experiences of previous applicants, trying to instruct them many things about what would happen in the inside. Instructing them to smile, etc... As if she knew much more than the people in the US embassy.. after the interview of applicants some would pass, some wouldn't ... to those who passed, she would ask them to free her some snack or something... to those who didn't she would entertain them and ask details... probably infos that she would be sharing on next applicants.... In our tongue, we call this "chismis"...
So that's a glimpse of the early preparations before the interview of my parents. My mother, due to past experience was I'm sure nervous... She was instructing my father many things on what to say and what not to say.... Whereas, my father was careless about it simply entrusting to God whatever happens. After hearing the initial interview of the other applicants, my mother said to my father, I think we'll be denied. There were questions that were asked about businesses and income, etc. But when it was their time to be interviewed, my mother was the one mostly answered the questions with a yes or no. If I'm right, the consul was simply asking questions to confirm if the details submitted were true or not. And if I'm right, these are trained people to sense whether one is telling the truth or not. Just a guess, cause the questions I've heard my parents shared to me was just as the same details we filled up online. Afterwards, the consul only took the first page of the form which was printed after I filled up their application online. The consul never asked for other documents for that matter. My mother even took all documents she thought was needed. Anyway.. better prepared than never.... So that's it! My parents passed the interview!
Not really sure what are the tips or what but, I think one has to really understand instructions well enough... By the way, they haven't even used the photos they took along with them... Oh well..... that's just an experience of my parents for their Visa Interview. And one thing I'm reminded of and probably a good lesson from it, "If it's God's will, it's God's will!" Cheers!
Well, I was able to be part of preparing them to apply for Visa going to US, where my brother & his family resides in North Carolina. He was the one who paid and will be paying my parent's needs since both of them have no real income and that includes me as of now.
So first thing is first, we had to apply online. I've searched and researched on how to apply for a visa. And unlike last time with my mother, this time, every thing is online. Even the forms to fill up is online. Filling up the form online was lengthy and somewhat funny at the end. Funny? because I got to read a question like asking if my parents were terrorist... well I don't know if that is logical or something.. but anyway, that doesn't matter much. So I had to fill-up their forms online, filling up their details of course as true as it should be. Sometimes there are details that needs to be confirmed, so I get to save the details first then back to it after the details are final. You get a code for the form that you fill-in so you could retrieve it when you need it again.
After filling up the form, you will have to print a given form or paper. I think it's a means of confirming you've filled up the form. From which you will have to bring this form with you before you go for Interview. You can also print out the filled up form, but that wouldn't be needed at the interview. It might be simply for your use if needed.
Then, paying up for the fees would be next. Just follow the given instructions by the websites. if I remember it right, my parents should have different voucher or invoice to be paid. Then we went to BPI bank to pay for it. After which will be given receipt of payment which would again be used for designating the date of interview.
We then had to pick out the interview date online. Before doing so, we had to register into a website and needs only one account for my parents. After registering, it has to be identified that my parents will be interviewed together. And after, we picked up the date.
On that day, we have to be early going to Manila from Baguio. The scheduled time was 6:30 a.m. and we were there, I think 5:00 a.m. So we have to wait...
What caught my attention was what I saw there.... there were already people lining up with chairs.... There were people talking and instructing them about many things... giving them tips. And offered ballpens, photographs, chairs... etc.. of course with an amount to pay... Then I was informed that they weren't actually employees but simply people looking for ways and means to earn... here are some pics I got...
As you can see, they were letting their chairs to be for rent... new comers might think it was for free, so when they sit on and after using it, they would be asking you for a fee. There were those who would sell ballpen, my mother thought she would need it... but guess again... she didn't use it.... There's this lady who was sharing experiences of previous applicants, trying to instruct them many things about what would happen in the inside. Instructing them to smile, etc... As if she knew much more than the people in the US embassy.. after the interview of applicants some would pass, some wouldn't ... to those who passed, she would ask them to free her some snack or something... to those who didn't she would entertain them and ask details... probably infos that she would be sharing on next applicants.... In our tongue, we call this "chismis"...
So that's a glimpse of the early preparations before the interview of my parents. My mother, due to past experience was I'm sure nervous... She was instructing my father many things on what to say and what not to say.... Whereas, my father was careless about it simply entrusting to God whatever happens. After hearing the initial interview of the other applicants, my mother said to my father, I think we'll be denied. There were questions that were asked about businesses and income, etc. But when it was their time to be interviewed, my mother was the one mostly answered the questions with a yes or no. If I'm right, the consul was simply asking questions to confirm if the details submitted were true or not. And if I'm right, these are trained people to sense whether one is telling the truth or not. Just a guess, cause the questions I've heard my parents shared to me was just as the same details we filled up online. Afterwards, the consul only took the first page of the form which was printed after I filled up their application online. The consul never asked for other documents for that matter. My mother even took all documents she thought was needed. Anyway.. better prepared than never.... So that's it! My parents passed the interview!
Not really sure what are the tips or what but, I think one has to really understand instructions well enough... By the way, they haven't even used the photos they took along with them... Oh well..... that's just an experience of my parents for their Visa Interview. And one thing I'm reminded of and probably a good lesson from it, "If it's God's will, it's God's will!" Cheers!
Monday, December 9, 2013
Has Globe Tattoo WiMax plan 999 increased their speed plan?
Hmmmm? Just today, a globe agent or customer representative called me on my mobile phone.. telling me something about my account and confirming something... aaaand I just said "yes".... then the call ended as fast as approximately 1 minute...
Made me ask, "what did she say?"
Oh yesssss... I did not clearly understand the statement as it was really in English accent and didn't even ask me if I understood what she said nor waited for any questions or inquiry... but anyway... As far as I know and my understanding I subscribed to a plan 999 for the Globe WiMax Broadband having a speed of 1Mbps... and the installer said it's unlimited data... When I asked them about the FUP (like that of PLDT and SmartBro).. they were unsure of what that was... but they said there is a max of 7GB data cap per day and when we reach that cap, the net will slow down in (i think) 20%... not sure though.. and have no details or evidences to prove such claims... The agents of whom I applied simply stated these things while they were installing the Globe WiMax last August 2013...
So far Globe Tattoo WiMax has been stable for me starting from the said date... since I was having problems in my SmartBro ... and their services has been really disappointing...
Though I had to somewhat reboot or put "off" and "on" the modem or their device whenever my net gets slow... afterwards, it's OK! AND as what I was talking about... that of what I know is that their plan 999 is up to 1 MBPS only.... I checked my speed AND now its up to 2 MBPS... I'm not really sure if this was what the lady was talking about.. I just hope they increased my internet speed but the same bill cost, then that would be VERY GOOD! =)
but I haven't really confirmed this.. I can't get a confirmation in the internet on this matter... I hope when I get to see my next bill though it will be of the same amount of bill... hopefully, then I would really be a very happy customer of Globe WiMax... =)
Made me ask, "what did she say?"
Oh yesssss... I did not clearly understand the statement as it was really in English accent and didn't even ask me if I understood what she said nor waited for any questions or inquiry... but anyway... As far as I know and my understanding I subscribed to a plan 999 for the Globe WiMax Broadband having a speed of 1Mbps... and the installer said it's unlimited data... When I asked them about the FUP (like that of PLDT and SmartBro).. they were unsure of what that was... but they said there is a max of 7GB data cap per day and when we reach that cap, the net will slow down in (i think) 20%... not sure though.. and have no details or evidences to prove such claims... The agents of whom I applied simply stated these things while they were installing the Globe WiMax last August 2013...
So far Globe Tattoo WiMax has been stable for me starting from the said date... since I was having problems in my SmartBro ... and their services has been really disappointing...
Though I had to somewhat reboot or put "off" and "on" the modem or their device whenever my net gets slow... afterwards, it's OK! AND as what I was talking about... that of what I know is that their plan 999 is up to 1 MBPS only.... I checked my speed AND now its up to 2 MBPS... I'm not really sure if this was what the lady was talking about.. I just hope they increased my internet speed but the same bill cost, then that would be VERY GOOD! =)
but I haven't really confirmed this.. I can't get a confirmation in the internet on this matter... I hope when I get to see my next bill though it will be of the same amount of bill... hopefully, then I would really be a very happy customer of Globe WiMax... =)
Sunday, November 3, 2013
How to speed up uploading pictures in Facebook or photo uploading site?
Well, here's just a simple tip in speeding up uploading pictures in facebook or in any photo uploading site, USE a photo reducer / converter...
I use this program and it's free...
http://download.cnet.com/Free-Image-Converter/3000-2056_4-10632880.html
It just requires for you to set the right settings that will reduce your picture files... after then you could upload it in facebook... greatly saves time in uploading rather than uploading the whole pictures ranging even up to 100 plus photos.
I usually use the advanced button in converting the pictures so I can also separate or designate where the reduced photos will be and not to overwrite the original ones.
Of course if you are a photographer which gives much importance in details, this is not for you... =)
I use this program and it's free...
http://download.cnet.com/Free-Image-Converter/3000-2056_4-10632880.html
It just requires for you to set the right settings that will reduce your picture files... after then you could upload it in facebook... greatly saves time in uploading rather than uploading the whole pictures ranging even up to 100 plus photos.
I usually use the advanced button in converting the pictures so I can also separate or designate where the reduced photos will be and not to overwrite the original ones.
Of course if you are a photographer which gives much importance in details, this is not for you... =)
Friday, October 18, 2013
My First Time applying for Passport in VFA - Baguio
My experience in applying for a Passport in Baguio is very unforgettable.... For the reason that I have been going in and out for many times... maybe 3-4 times.... But I probably wouldn't blame everything on the system or procedures of VFA... But maybe they could have a better system for that matter.
Let me first tell my story.. I and my father, who just turned senior citizen, tried to apply for passport. I have searched requirements of application in the internet and therefore made ready for the requirements. The process in VFA Baguio, one must first take a number as a means of having an appointment. The problem with this.. it takes a long period of time to wait before you get to go in (e.g early in the morning you get a number which is scheduled in the afternoon.) This may be forgiveable... anyway, since my father is a senior citizen, he is given a priority lane. Therefore I on the other hand had to wait for my given schedule. When my father went in: first process, someone checks the requirements of my father if it's complete. My father was asked to get a voter's certificate in the Comelec. With this reason, my father have to go back later on (I believe this problem would be reduced if their details of requirement is consistent in the internet and on the branches.)
When we came back in the afternoon, we then went in together as it was my schedule and he had the privilege as a priority. But when, I gave my requirements, they checked my name and found out I was enlisted as a DOST Scholar (Now this is another problem I should have dealt with long time ago.. maybe 10-15 years ago). I wasn't supposed to be a DOST scholar since I have not pursued my scholarship and with so many tedious process & requirements of DOST last 15 years, it wasn't very encouraging. I thought it was fixed before having not been reported to the DOST office, but alas!!! I was still enlisted and wasn't cleared of my name. Due to this problem I had to clear my name which again... had so many process and "etche bureche" things... frustrating indeed!!!
My father on the other hand, was able to pass the first process... but when he went on the next stage of processing, another person checks his documents if it was valid, etc... Alas! my Father's Marriage Certificate from the NSO had a problem, my grand father's name wasn't clear on the certificate of NSO (This I believe again could be fixed if at first process, they would have already checked it... secondly, it gives me NSO a very bad rating, being a required document in many transactions "how could it stand if details on the NSO documents are unclear?"). So they asked if there are other documents to make clear or support my father's document. My father had to take his old birth certificate with a clear name of his father, my grandfather. So he had to go back home again... Whereas I had to be busy clearing my name in DOST...
After my father took his birth certificate, he and my mother went back... and so all was good and was scheduled to get his passport after few weeks.
I on the other hand had to wait for 2 weeks to clear my name. By the way, I would advice to those who would apply for the first time to make sure of their requirements are complete... It would have also helped if the security guards know or understand the process of applying and the requirements.. or there should really be a clear instruction of requirements to take and what should be noted for on these requirements to give first time applicants not a very tedious process.
So after clearing my name, I had to go back and get a number again for appointment in the morning which I was scheduled in the afternoon. Then coming back in the afternoon, alas! my name is cleared then was passed on the next processing... Alas!!! My problem now is my NSO Birth Certificate... my father's name is unclear or can't be read clearly.... Argh!!! I was advised to get my certified true copy of BC at the Local Civil Registrar. I had one at home, but it was old... so I thought I could use it... therefore I had to postpone my schedule on the next day since time was not on my side.... When I went back the other day... I was then advised to get a new one.... So I had to go to the Local Civil Registrar... then again had to wait... The people there seem to be even have no plans in giving me ASAP... but still asked me if I wanted to wait... anyway, there were not much people around. (Here I'm so disappointed with government systems and procedures, how can asking for documents and others be so tedious and troublesome... ONLY IN THE PHILIPPINES? but I wish these things would change....)
The good thing, I was able to get my Certified True Copy of BC about 4-5pm.. and I was allowed to directly go to the one who was processing my paper in the DFA... and to find out... I had supposed to be having a problem with my NSO Birth Certificate not being consistent on the record number with the Local Civil Registrar... ouch! Good thing, the Registrar gave a certificate on the change made... So still was able to go in and was scheduled to get a passport. Whew!
That's for my Application for Passport... but still I had to wait again for my NSO Birth Certificate to be amended or changed after 2-3 months, as I had to gave a copy of what the Registrar gave..
Well, that's my unforgettable experience on applying my passport for the first time!!!! Hope this gives a warning to new applicants for passport and probably give a glimpse of how tedious securing documents from government offices.....
Let me first tell my story.. I and my father, who just turned senior citizen, tried to apply for passport. I have searched requirements of application in the internet and therefore made ready for the requirements. The process in VFA Baguio, one must first take a number as a means of having an appointment. The problem with this.. it takes a long period of time to wait before you get to go in (e.g early in the morning you get a number which is scheduled in the afternoon.) This may be forgiveable... anyway, since my father is a senior citizen, he is given a priority lane. Therefore I on the other hand had to wait for my given schedule. When my father went in: first process, someone checks the requirements of my father if it's complete. My father was asked to get a voter's certificate in the Comelec. With this reason, my father have to go back later on (I believe this problem would be reduced if their details of requirement is consistent in the internet and on the branches.)
When we came back in the afternoon, we then went in together as it was my schedule and he had the privilege as a priority. But when, I gave my requirements, they checked my name and found out I was enlisted as a DOST Scholar (Now this is another problem I should have dealt with long time ago.. maybe 10-15 years ago). I wasn't supposed to be a DOST scholar since I have not pursued my scholarship and with so many tedious process & requirements of DOST last 15 years, it wasn't very encouraging. I thought it was fixed before having not been reported to the DOST office, but alas!!! I was still enlisted and wasn't cleared of my name. Due to this problem I had to clear my name which again... had so many process and "etche bureche" things... frustrating indeed!!!
My father on the other hand, was able to pass the first process... but when he went on the next stage of processing, another person checks his documents if it was valid, etc... Alas! my Father's Marriage Certificate from the NSO had a problem, my grand father's name wasn't clear on the certificate of NSO (This I believe again could be fixed if at first process, they would have already checked it... secondly, it gives me NSO a very bad rating, being a required document in many transactions "how could it stand if details on the NSO documents are unclear?"). So they asked if there are other documents to make clear or support my father's document. My father had to take his old birth certificate with a clear name of his father, my grandfather. So he had to go back home again... Whereas I had to be busy clearing my name in DOST...
After my father took his birth certificate, he and my mother went back... and so all was good and was scheduled to get his passport after few weeks.
I on the other hand had to wait for 2 weeks to clear my name. By the way, I would advice to those who would apply for the first time to make sure of their requirements are complete... It would have also helped if the security guards know or understand the process of applying and the requirements.. or there should really be a clear instruction of requirements to take and what should be noted for on these requirements to give first time applicants not a very tedious process.
So after clearing my name, I had to go back and get a number again for appointment in the morning which I was scheduled in the afternoon. Then coming back in the afternoon, alas! my name is cleared then was passed on the next processing... Alas!!! My problem now is my NSO Birth Certificate... my father's name is unclear or can't be read clearly.... Argh!!! I was advised to get my certified true copy of BC at the Local Civil Registrar. I had one at home, but it was old... so I thought I could use it... therefore I had to postpone my schedule on the next day since time was not on my side.... When I went back the other day... I was then advised to get a new one.... So I had to go to the Local Civil Registrar... then again had to wait... The people there seem to be even have no plans in giving me ASAP... but still asked me if I wanted to wait... anyway, there were not much people around. (Here I'm so disappointed with government systems and procedures, how can asking for documents and others be so tedious and troublesome... ONLY IN THE PHILIPPINES? but I wish these things would change....)
The good thing, I was able to get my Certified True Copy of BC about 4-5pm.. and I was allowed to directly go to the one who was processing my paper in the DFA... and to find out... I had supposed to be having a problem with my NSO Birth Certificate not being consistent on the record number with the Local Civil Registrar... ouch! Good thing, the Registrar gave a certificate on the change made... So still was able to go in and was scheduled to get a passport. Whew!
That's for my Application for Passport... but still I had to wait again for my NSO Birth Certificate to be amended or changed after 2-3 months, as I had to gave a copy of what the Registrar gave..
Well, that's my unforgettable experience on applying my passport for the first time!!!! Hope this gives a warning to new applicants for passport and probably give a glimpse of how tedious securing documents from government offices.....
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