Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to view the videos?
This video is in the format MPG, which is viewable in RealPlayer, Windows Media Player (pre-installed on most Windows systems), and Quicktime (pre-installed on most Macintosh computers).

If you have trouble viewing the video below, visit the sites below to download an updated player.

Windows: Media Player  
Macintosh: QuickTime | RealPlayer | Additional MPEG players

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What if the video doesn't play?
You will sometimes need to configure your browser to recognize (or communicate) properly with your default media player. You can find instructions to fix this problem by going to the Services and Support site for your player.

If you are experiencing problems with RealPlayer, disabling the RealPlayer as your default player will sometimes resolve playback problems. To do this:

• Open RealPlayer.
• Go under the "Tools" drop-down menu and select "Preferences".
• Navigate to the "Content/Media Types" area.
• Deselect the "MPEG and AVI video" option.
  

What do I need to hear the audio?
In addition to a working sound card and speakers, you need an MP3 player to playback MP3 audio. Most computers have software-or are capable of using software-that plays MP3s. If you don't already have a media player, you can download Windows Media Player or RealPlayer. Most players are free and can be downloaded right onto your system.

If you have the necessary hardware and software and still cannot hear the audio, verify that the au

When I click on an MP3 on my Mac using Netscape, it just shows a "Q" Quicktime logo and doesn't play.

This is a problem with Netscape's default preference settings which may incorrectly try to play MP3 files using Quicktime (it does not support MP3 files).

The solution is to download an MP3 player like RealPlayer G2. Then change your preferences by opening Netscape Navigator and selecting Preferences from the Edit menu. Click on "Navigator" and then "applications". This is where you configure Navigator's helper apps. Scroll down until you see "audio/mpeg" and double click on it.

Then click the "Choose" button and locate the MP3 player you want Netscape to launch after a MP3 file is downloaded. (e.g. MacAmp). Ok out of all dialog boxes. Now each time a MP3 file is downloaded Navigator should play it using the MP3 player you selected.

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Still having problems?
The video and audio downloads are a new service for Seminar participants. As such, please email us if you have any difficulties using these files.

When emailing, please include answers to the questions below:

• What operating system (Mac, Windows XP, Windows 2000, etc.)
• What browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox, etc.)
• What multimedia software (Realplayer, Windows MediaPlayer, etc.)

We will try to solve the problem and get back to you.

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Have future lectures delivered to you automatically through Podcasting!

What is Podcasting?
A Podcast is an easy way to automatically download audio files to your MP3 player through your computer. Use a free application to subscribe to the appropriate RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed. The application checks the site regularly and starts a download whenever it finds something new. Once you have Podcasting setup, the next time you synch your MP3 device, any new audio files added since your last synch will automatically be downloaded.

What do I need to use Podcasting?
Besides a computer and a broadband internet connection (DXL, cable, etc.) you will need a portable MP3 player (I-Pod, Creative Zen Micro, Sony Network Walkman NW-HD5, etc.) or MP3-playback application on your computer, and free podcasting software (iTunes, iPodder, jPodder (Windows), iPodderX (MacOS X)).

How can I subscribe to this Podcast?
Install the required software noted above on your computer (PC or Mac).

Subscribe to a Podcast Feed by following directions provided with the application. Usually this requires little more than pasting your desired Podcast URL into the application.

Example: How to add this Podcast to iTunes

Simply 'drag and drop' Podcast icon above in to your iTunes Podcasts folder.
*Drag and Drop: Click the link, hold the mouse button down and move the mouse, dragging the link.

The next time you synch your MP3 device to your computer, any new audio files added from the URLs you subscribed to which have been updated since your last synch will automatically be downloaded. However, people on the Seminar Series contact list will also be automatically notified whenever new files are posted to the web.

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