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How do I enter the unlock code on my Samsung Galaxy Note 8? [SOLVED]

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Question: How do I enter the code to unlock my Samsung Galaxy Note 8? Answer: Go to your phone’s dialer and enter the following code: #7465625*638*# After entering that code you will be prompted to enter your unlock code 🙂 NOTE: these instructions work for AT&T based Note 8’s and should also work on most other GSM carriers. Top Search Terms:unlock “leave a comment” (4)unlock “leave a comment” (2)note 8 #7465625*638*# (1)note 8 unlock code (1)note 8 unlock code enter

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How to adjust Picasa collage output size [SOLVED]

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Question: I am creating a collage in Google’s Picasa application and I cannot get it to be the right aspect ratio for my paper which is 8.5×11 inches. Can you help? Answer: If you go to collage settings in Picasa, you can select the “Page Format” and choose something other than the default HDTV. Please see this screenshot for an example: I hope this helps 🙂 Top Search Terms:https://www.jdhodges.com/blog/how-to-adjust-picasa-collage-output-size-solved/ (1)picasa collage page format (1)

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Well pump resources and Grundfos AC DC submersible pump info

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SQFlex Problems — northernarizona-windandsunhttps://forum.solar-electric.com/discussion/801/sqflex-problemsHi I am new here. I have a problem that has totally stumped me {so far} I have a SQflex 11 SQF 2 200 Grundfos 6 SQF-2 capabilities — northernarizona-windandsunhttps://forum.solar-electric.com/discussion/23101/grundfos-6-sqf-2-capabilitiesHello all, I have a situation that needs addressing soon. About 5 years ago, I had a well drilled close to my house. Both the quality and the quantity of the water leave something to be desired. Now… Submersible Pumps and multiple check valves? | Terry Love Plumbing

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Photoshop CC fix D3DCompiler_47.dll is missing from your computer… [SOLVED]

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A question from reader Henry: Hi. Today I did a fresh install of windows 7 pro on my lenovo thinkpad. Then I try to install adobe photoshop cc but I got an error when running the application: “D3DCompiler_47.dll is missing from your computer….” I reinstalled everything but that did not help. Can you help me with this dll problem? Thanks, –Henry Dear Henry, It looks like you are encountering the following error: Please find the following update for your Windows 7

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What USB cable does the Olympus E-M1 Mark II use? [SOLVED]

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Q. What kind of USB cable does the Olympus EM1 Mk II use? A. Great question! The E-M1 Mark II uses a standard USB-C cable for data transfer. All you need is a standard USB-A to USB-C cable lying around, and it will work perfectly! 🙂 You can find more posts about this here: Olympus CB-USB11 USB Cable for E-M1 Mark II Camera V331060BW000https://www.adorama.com/iomcbusb11.htmlCB-USB11 USB Cable for E-M1 Mark II Camera Top Search Terms:https://www.jdhodges.com/blog/what-usb-cable-does-the-olympus-e-m1-mark-ii-use-solved/ (3)does the olympus om-d e-m1 mark

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Ryobi Electric Riding Lawn Mower Reviews

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I recently ordered a Ryobi riding lawn mower. Living off the grid and relying exclusively on solar panels for power, I was especially intrigued by a mower that could be off the grid as well. Any reduction in trips to the gas station is a good thing in my book 😉 For those that are inquisitive like me, here are some of the battery specs: 48V battery system [(4) x 12V batteries in series = 48V] AGM batteries ~2 hours or

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