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<blockquote data-quote="Twisted PR" data-source="post: 4121">Thanks for the responses guys.Flatmate has just told me that the master socket in the flat helpfully says &quot;s*y&quot; &amp; &quot;Philips&quot; on it, so I guess that means it is probably pointing at one of their set ups.1. When I plug the 5400 in will that tell me where the dish is pointing, or will I have to work it out from what channels are available?2. How do I tell if the 5400 has been patched?3. How do I tell what version of VIA cam I have (its got no labels) and how do I upgrade it?&nbsp; Can I just plug it into a laptop PCMCIA socket and run some app?&nbsp; If so what and from where?Sorry if the questions are a bit dumb, but I've got no instruction manuals or disks and am new to all of this.&nbsp; The &quot;roof&quot; of the building isn't flat - it has two high stacks (for fire escapes) at the side, onto which the dishes are fitted.&nbsp; Quite how me and my compass are gonna get up there I'm not sure!&nbsp; Mounting of another dish anywhere is also gonna be a problem as the building is listed, still I guess the worst they can do is tell me to take it down.Thanks again.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Twisted PR, post: 4121"] Thanks for the responses guys. Flatmate has just told me that the master socket in the flat helpfully says "s*y" & "Philips" on it, so I guess that means it is probably pointing at one of their set ups. 1. When I plug the 5400 in will that tell me where the dish is pointing, or will I have to work it out from what channels are available? 2. How do I tell if the 5400 has been patched? 3. How do I tell what version of VIA cam I have (its got no labels) and how do I upgrade it? Can I just plug it into a laptop PCMCIA socket and run some app? If so what and from where? Sorry if the questions are a bit dumb, but I've got no instruction manuals or disks and am new to all of this. The "roof" of the building isn't flat - it has two high stacks (for fire escapes) at the side, onto which the dishes are fitted. Quite how me and my compass are gonna get up there I'm not sure! Mounting of another dish anywhere is also gonna be a problem as the building is listed, still I guess the worst they can do is tell me to take it down. Thanks again. [/QUOTE]

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