Sony Xperia S user manual

With cost saving strategies employed by phone manufacturers, we no longer have user manuals. I have found a Sony Xperia S user manual. It can be downloaded here. It is almost 8MB and 140 pages.

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Programming remote key for Toyota Corolla

These programming sequence work for 10th generation Corolla (ZRE152) and I also believe it works for 9th generation Corolla as well.

If you allow more than 10 seconds to lapse in between actions, you will need to restart from step 1.

1. Close and lock all door except the driver door. Driver door needs to remain opened and unlocked.
2. Insert new key in and out of the ignition twice without turning it.
3. Close driver door, open driver door, close driver door and open driver door.
4. Insert new key in and out of the ignition once without turning it.
5. Close driver door, open driver door, close driver door and open driver door.
6. Insert new key into the ignition and leave it inserted. Do not turn the new key or remove the new key.
7. Close driver door.
8. Turn the new key that's in the ignition on and off twice then remove the new key from ignition. (If all procedures have been completed correctly all doors will lock and unlock twice to let you know that the system has entered the add mode).
9. Press both lock and unlock button on your new key and keep both button depressed for 1 second.
10. Within about 3 seconds, press the lock button on your new remote for 1 second and release. (Your car should emit two short beeps to acknowledge new key has been successfully added)
11. Open and close the door will turn off programming mode.

This will work for upto 4 keys. Upon programming 5th key the first key gets bumped off etc.

Have fun!

AVO

We most commonly refer to violence orders as AVO (Apprehended Violence Orders), however, there has always been a distinction; APVO and ADVO. APVO is Apprehended Personal Violence Order. ADVO is Apprehended Domestic Violence Order. The difference is ADVO usually arises from a domestic situation whereas APVO is fairly general, you can apply to the Court directly for an APVO without involving the police. You need to understand that either APVO and ADVO are both civil matters, it does not become a criminal matter until you breach the orders imposed by the violence orders. To challenge a violence order is costly and most of the time unnecessary, having a violence order against you does not imply you are of bad character; only when you breach the violence orders. The legal system know there are many people that use violence orders as leverage in their case or carrying out a personal vendetta, however So, if you find yourself in front of a Magistrate, depending on the situation it is quicker, easier and less stressful to explain your situation (orders may affect your visitation etc) then accept the order.

Simple NSW road rules

Many people argue / debate about road rules and not sure if you should give way or not. After an accident, some are not even sure if they are in the right or not. Here are some simple rules.

U-turn:
When making an u-turn, you must give way to all traffic including pedestrians. Section 38 Road Rules 2008.
U-turn at traffic lights are not permitted unless there is a sign showing contrary. Section 40 Road Rules Act 2008.
So, when making an u-turn and there's a pedestrian there, do not give them the death stare or "how dare you walk so slowly" stare. You have to give way, and if you're at the lights, you're probably not permitted to make that u-turn anyways.

Overtaking:
When the car behind you wants to overtake, let them go. You don't increase your speed to prove a point, they might be speeding but that's their problem and not yours, you're not the police. Section 145 Road Rules 2008.

Lane merging:
Lots of people have their misconceptions about who is in the right and wrong when it comes to collisions during a lane merge, many people are under the impression if you stick the nose of your car in front you're in the right of way, wrong.

If both lanes are marked and if one lane is coming to an end then the lane coming to an end must give way irrespective of who is in front. Section 148 Road Rules 2008.

If the lane is wide enough to accommodate 2 cars and there are no lane markings then the car in front has the right of way. Section 149 Road Rules 2008.

Parking:
I don't know why there are confusion with the terminologies Stopping, Standing and Parking. Can you stand in a area that is marked "No Parking"? In order of priority it is No Stopping, followed by No Standing then No Parking. What are differences between the 3?

No stopping - Section 167 Road Rules 2008. You must not stop in areas marked No Stopping.
No Standing - Section 167-1 Road Rules 2008. You are permitted to stop to pickup or drop off passengers.
No Parking - Section 168 Road Rules 2008. You can stop your car in a No Parking zone providing you do not leave your vehicle. If you are further than 3 metres from your vehicles, you are considered to have left your vehicle. You can remain for 5 minutes in this area.

I hope that clarifies some things, if you want any more rules, just leave a comment.

Programming of Merlin garage door opener

Your purple button is the learn button.

1. Go to your wall control panel
2. Press and release the PURPLE “learn” button on the opener. The orange indicator light will glow steadily for 30 seconds.
3. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the desired button on the wireless wall control or remote control that you wish to operate your garage door.
4. Release the button when the opener light blinks. It has learned the code.

DELETE all Remote Control Codes

Please note this deletes all remotes and codes.

Press and hold the PURPLE learn button until the orange indicator light goes out (approximately 9 sec).

Toyota Corolla Service Manual ZRE142 / ZRE152

This is a service manual for Toyota Corolla 2010 model, this manual is American, their model appears to be  ZRE142, Australian model appears to be ZRE152. It is the 10th generation Corolla. It seems to be the same as ZRE152, maybe you can tell the difference, I couldn't.

Here is the manual in rar format. (281MB)


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