Using a calculator program is the best way to get used to the keys on the numeric pad. You can use the numeric pad keys to perform calculations in the calculator program. When the numeric pad is not activated, the 8, 4, 6, and 2 keys will act as arrow keys. Press NumLock to enable the keypad. Some laptop keyboards do not have a separate numeric pad. They often need to be activated using the Fn key, which changes keyboard functions. Like the main part of the keyboard, the numeric pad has a Home position. On the 5 key, you will feel a raised bump similar to the F and J keys. Place your right middle finger on the 5 key, and then place your right index finger on the 4 key. Place your right ring finger on the 6 key, and your thumb on the 0 key. Your pinky rests on the ↵ Enter key. Use your fingers to press the number keys. you will see the numbers appear in the calculator program. Use repetition to memorize the number placement and which fingers you use to press them. Around the edge of the numeric pad, you will see the basic arithmetic keys. These let you divide (/), multiply (*), subtract (-) and add (+). Use these keys to perform a variety of calculations.

Summary: Open the calculator program. Use NumLock to toggle the numeric pad. Find the Home position. Enter numbers. Perform calculations.


” It’s easier to put the harness on the dog if it stands in place. Your dog should be sitting in front of you. If your dog isn’t trained to “sit” and “stay,” you or a partner will need to hold the dog still while you put on the harness. The neck hole should look like a circle that fits over your dog’s head and shoulders. Find the D-ring for the leash, then position it either in the front or the back, depending on where it's supposed to go. Slide the harness over the dog's head and position it low on the dog's shoulder area so it isn't around the neck.  The neck hole is usually the smallest hole on the harness. The side straps will be attached to the neck hole on each side. You want the harness to rest against the dog's body rather than around its neck. If your overhead harness has a vest or comfort shield attached, make sure the outside of the fabric is facing away from your dog. Your harness should have a leg loop on one side. Lift the dog’s paw up off the floor and slide it into the loop. Then, put your dog’s paw down on the floor. If your harness clips in place on both sides, you’ll need to clip the straps around the first leg. Wrap the two straps around the leg, then clip the buckle. This will turn the strap into a leg loop. Make sure the strap goes under and behind the dog’s leg, which is important for control. Once the harness is on your dog, it will look like both legs are inserted into side loops. The strap that you looped behind the dog’s leg will clip into a buckle on the dog’s back. Push both sides of the buckle together, then listen for the “click.” Test the buckle to make sure it’s secure. You should be able to pull up on the buckle without it coming apart. Slide the adjusters to tighten or loosen straps, as necessary. Pull on the straps to check that the neck hole and leg loops aren't loose enough for your dog to get out of them. Then, check that you can put 2 fingers under the straps to ensure it's not too snug. You should adjust the harness every time you use it. Putting on the harness should be a pleasant experience for your dog. This teaches it to like putting on its harness, making it easier to outfit the dog for future walks.

Summary: Command your dog to “sit” and “stay. Find the neck hole and slide it over the dog's head. Put one of the dog’s paws into the loop on the harness. Loop the remaining strap under your dog’s leg and up toward its back. Click the buckle on the dog’s back. Fit the harness around your dog using the plastic adjusters. Give your pup a treat and lots of praise.


It doesn’t matter if it’s an aluminum or rubber balloon. They’re sold at party centers or you could rent a helium tank to fill up your own balloons for a special event. You’ll know a balloon is filled with helium if it floats. Helium is lighter than air, so it naturally rises. If a balloon stays down near the ground, it doesn’t have helium in it. If you don’t have a safety pin, a pushpin or sewing needle will work just the same. Use the pin to prick the balloon and create a really small hole, and then squeeze the hole shut with your fingers to keep the helium from escaping until you’re ready to inhale. If the balloon is inflated but not knotted, you don’t need to poke a hole in it. You can simply suck the air directly from the opening. Don’t just hold the helium in your mouth—breathe it in like you would a normal breath of air. Just 3-4 seconds should be enough to fill your lungs with helium.  It helps to exhale fully before inhaling so that you can get as much helium into your lungs at once as possible. Helium doesn’t have an odor, taste, or smell, so you really won’t be able to tell that you’re breathing in an element different from oxygen until you try to speak. As soon as you’ve finished inhaling, start talking! The helium-effect will only last for 5 seconds or so, so don’t wait too long. What you say is totally up to you! Have fun and come up with unique phrases or just repeat your name over and over again to hear how you sound. If you suck too much helium at once or for too long of a period of time, you can hurt yourself. So between each inhalation of helium, take a few minutes to breathe normally.

Summary: Get a balloon filled with helium. Poke a small hole near the balloon’s knot with a safety pin. Put your mouth over the hole and inhale while squeezing the balloon. Say something funny to hear how the helium affected your voice. Wait 2-3 minutes between each helium-inhale to rebalance your oxygen.


Your towel should be on your chest. Hold her against your chest with her feet towards your body. You can use blueberries, lettuce, or carrots, for instance. If you feed her a treat while you hold her, she'll come to associate your cuddles with good things. Use a soothing voice to talk to your guinea pig while you're holding her. It doesn't matter what you say, as long as you use a soothing voice. For instance, you can go into the bathroom with your guinea pig. Make sure there is nothing she can get into that she shouldn't (such as cleaning supplies). Also, make sure you cover any potential dangers, such as floor vents. Close the door. Place her on the floor, and let her run around. She'll enjoy exploring, and she'll also take some time getting to know you, too. If you want, sit on the floor with her. If you put her down every time she struggles, she learns that all she has to do is wiggle to get back in her cage. If you continue to hold her, she'll learn to stay calm. As your guinea pig sees the cage, she may want to jump, so keep a firm hold on her with both hands when placing her back in the cage. Wait to release her from your hand until she stops struggling. That way, she learns that she shouldn't squirm while you're holding her. Get your guinea pig out of her cage every day. That way, she'll slowly grow used to your attention over time and will eventually enjoy the cuddle time.
Summary: Place the guinea pig against your chest. Feed her a treat. Talk to your guinea pig. Let her explore in a closed-off room. Do not put her down when she wiggles. Hold her firmly when returning her. Be consistent.