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Canon Printer Problem

P.I.M.P — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:30:19 +0800

I have a Canon ip5200 printer for almost more than 4 years already. For the past 3 yrs, I wasn't in Malaysia, therefore I did not use my printer. Lately, I tried to use the printer & connect to my laptop/PC but my computers cannot detect the printer.

But when I connect the printer to my camera via PictBridge, the printer can detect. Surprisingly, still prints crystal clear picture. This is as if the printer is brand new, still printing in pristine condition. Its just, that when I connect the printer to my computers, it does not detect. I should mention that the PictBridge port is in front of the printer. The USB port to connect to computer is at the back of the printer. Now the problem lies in the USB port located at the back of the printer.

Now, I'm looking for shop to try to fix the back USB port on my printer. I don't wanna go back to Canon because they will cost a bomb. Even looking at the printer cost RM30! So, I'm looking around for some printer repair shops or any LYN members know how to fix this USB port issue. Please share your contacts to help me fix my printer.

*I don't want to buy new printer because this printer prints perfectly*

Mouse Glider

P.I.M.P — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:22:30 +0800

HI guys,

Was wondering if any of you knows where to buy the mouse glider. You know the small piece of sticker below the mouse which enables the mouse to glide smoother when you move your mouse? Mine came off already, so looking for replacement.

Anywhere in LYN I can get it? How bout in the stores? Appreciate your comments.

Where to buy?

P.I.M.P — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:43:54 +0800

Anyone knows where can I buy the green transparent Xbox DVD jewel case? I bought some games online but it doesn't comes with the case. I just want to get the original casing to store my CD.

Any advise on where to get those?

Restructure Dad's Business

P.I.M.P — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:41:55 +0800

Company background
Family owned pest control and general service business. The main line of the business is pest control. The general service business composed of construction, plumbing, electrical, metal works and other home general repairs. Basically my dad does any kind of service & repair for homeowners. Most of the work are done by my dad & with the help of a worker.

Customer demographics
Most of the pest control customers are regular customers and they on a contract service based. For the general service business, some of the customers are new, references, and regular customers as well. They vary from all age group. Once in a while, we have service contract with big corporates.

The pest control have 2 types of services:
i) One-time service
ii) 1 year monthly contract service

Company type
Sendirian Berhad. Don't have a workshop or office lot. Most of the work are done at home. For instance if someone orders customized metal shelf, it will be done in the back car garage. The equipments are stored at home. Basically its kinda like a home office. Everything is stored & done at home.

Documentation
At this point, everything is on paper. Customer contact is stored in a note book (not laptop). My dad uses A4 paper for his daily appointments & work drafting (when wanna illustrate to customer the metal shelf). Receipts are kept in a folder for filing tax every year. Quotations are done using typewriter & carbon paper.

I am planning to restructure & reorganize my dad's company to be more efficient & more profitable. I would like to do the following:

1. Conputerized the company
2. Saved all the contact in digital format
3. Prepare customized template for all the documentation (i.e quotations, invoice, contract agreement, certificate of warranty)
4. Create/buy some software that can keep track of customers' monthly service contract (as in prompt me when customers' pest control service is due at the end of the month)
5. Create a website that customer can schedule service appointments online & promote different types of service offered
6. Diversify into other online businesses. Probably sell something online.

Please comment. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Hopefully this will be a great start for me if I were to take over the business.

Speakers for your X360

P.I.M.P — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:04:58 +0800

Would like to know what kinda speakers you guys used for your X360 . I'm currently using Pioneer HTS-GS1, official home theater speakers for X360. Wonder if I can buy this in M'sia?

Anyone using Logitech Z5500 for their gaming console? I'm just curious if you're using Z5500 as your speaker system, what kind of input do you select on your Z5500? The reasong I'm asking this is because I'm thinking of getting Z5500 in M'sia.

With the Pioneer system that I have, the audio input from my X360 into the speaker is automatically detected as Dolby Digital input, thus providing a 5.1 experience when you're playing Gears of War or Ace Combat 6. You can actually hear the sound coming from behind. But if I were to hook up Z5500 with my X360, how's the sound like? Does Z5500 automatically detect the audio input as Dolby Digital? I guess this part of the question only can be answered by those who own Z5500 + X360 at home. Please discuss your setting here .

Here is my setting.

Real Life Ghost Experience

P.I.M.P — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:34:33 +0800

This thread is about the "supernatural" experience one ever encountered. Please post your story, experience, or encounter you came across.

I heard from my friend saying that there is an abandoned hospital in Cheras long time ago. Then one night, my friends (I wasn't there) tried to walk into the abandones hosp. Of course, it was filled with lalang & bushes. Then this friend of mine, said somehow they entered the maternity ward. He said he heard baby crying from the hallway and in some of the wards. Freaked by the crying voice, they ran for their lives. This story sounds interesting to me. As much as I love to join them if I have a chance, but I think this is some risky game. Suddenly kena rasuk then very mafan

PLEASE DO NOT ASK QUESTIONS, POST COMMENT OR REPLY TO. YOU CAN PM THE PERSON MORE MORE INFO IF YOU WISH. JUST KEEP THIS THREAD A DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIENCE ONLY.

International Freight Shipping

P.I.M.P — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:38:08 +0800

I'm planning to ship 1 cbm of my stuff from U.S to Port Klang end of this year. But I'm not sure about the customs procedure. I will be shipping my monitors, speaker, mainly electronic stuff. Is there any special procedure for electronics?

Will I be taxed on the electronics that I ship back?

Share your experience here. For those working in the freight & logistics industries, it would be great if you can also share your experience here.

Professional Certification in Finance & Investment

P.I.M.P — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:58:52 +0800

Please share & discuss your professional designation here. Be it any of the following:

CFA = Chartered Financial Analyst (widely in U.S) (Website)
CPA = Certified Public Accountant (Website)
CFP = Certified Financial Planner (Website)
FRM = Financial Risk Manager
RFP = Registered Financial Planner (in M'sia)
ChFP = Chartered Financial Consultant (Website)

I'm planning to take the CFA Level 1 exam in June 2009. Currently I'm gathering my resources before registering for the exam. Is there anybody interested or plan to take this exam? Anybody passed it? Please share your thoughts about this exam. You can check out more information about CFA right here. Also, my professor advised me on using 3rd party materials when studying for this exam. It is called Schweser study guide. Schweser's website is here.

It would be great if there are some financial experts to discuss about this topic. Please feel free to discuss your thoughts here. We can learn from each other.

Some of the designation that may proof to be useful as you read along the thread:

FPAM = Financial Planner Association of Malaysia
MFPC = Malaysia Financial PlanningCouncil (Website)
ACCA = Association of Chartered Certified Accountant

Synching iPhone with Outlook

P.I.M.P — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:15:42 +0800

Hi all,

I can't seem to sync my Outlook calendar appointments with my iPhone 3g calendar. I don't know what is wrong. Apparently the calendar appointments sync perfeectly well with my Ipod Nano. But when I try to sync my iPhone calendas with Outlook, it doesn't update the calendar appointments.

Anybody experience this before? I've tried soft reset the phone but it doesn't work. Even Apple customer service also can't help me. I'm really annoyed by the fact that I can't sync my calendar appointments with my iPhone. I have to enter every appointment into my phone.

Investment License by Securities Commission

P.I.M.P — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:17:28 +0800

I would like to know how to obtain the above license through Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC). I'm interested in securities exchange & trading.

Upon obtaining the above license, what are my job prospects? Do any of you know the cost for taking the exam & get licensed?

Pioneer HT-SGS1 for X360

P.I.M.P — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:41:26 +0800

Hi all,

I was wondering if Pioneer HT-SGS1 5.1 system is available in Malaysia? I bought this here in U.S, but not sure how am I gonna ship it back home in future if I go back. So, I'm just wondering if where can I get this system in Malaysia.

Also, if any of you would like to post your system setup picture, that would be a great start for this thread. I don't have my system setup yet. I will post my pic once I setup my system.

Cheers