Windows Media Player:

RealPlayer
Play/Pause
When you click on an iVillage Audio Video link and have set RealPlayer as your preferred streaming software, your file will automatically begin to play after it buffers for a short period of time.

If the file does not play automatically, click on the play button to initiate the playing of your selected clip.

At any time while the file is playing, you can click on the pause button. This will stop the video in its current position. To continue playing, click the play button to un-pause the video.

Stop
If you ever want to stop the video or audio clip simply click on the stop button. Hitting the stop button will end the connection to the file completely.

To play the video again, hit play and this will start the video over from the beginning after a short period of buffering.

Volume
You can use the volume slider to control the volume of the audio or video clip. To control the volume move the slider.

Using your mouse, move the slider to the right to increase the volume or to the left to decrease the volume.

You can mute the audio or video clip at any time by hitting the mute button. Clicking on this button will cut the volume but allow the clip to continue playing. If you want to hear the clip after pressing mute, simply click the mute button again.

Fast-Forward/Rewind
You can move the position slider to advance to anywhere in the clip.

To fast-forward:
With your mouse, hold down the position ball located on the position slider. Moving this to your right will fast-forward the video. Letting go, the file will automatically resume playing from the place where you left the position ball.

To rewind:
With your mouse, hold down the position ball located on the position slider. Moving this to your left will rewind the video. Letting go, the file will automatically resume playing from the place where you left the position ball.

Windows Media Player

Play/Pause
When you click on an iVillage Audio Video link and have set Windows Media Player as your preferred streaming software, your file will automatically begin to play after it buffers for a short period of time.

If the file does not play automatically, click on the play button to initiate the playing of your selected clip.

At any time while the file is playing, you can click on the pause button. This will stop the video in its current position. To continue playing, click the play button to un-pause the video.

Stop
If you ever want to stop the video or audio clip simply click on the stop button. Hitting the stop button will end the connection to the file completely.

To play the video again, hit play and this will start the video over from the beginning after a short period of buffering.

Mute
You can mute the audio or video clip at any time by hitting the mute button. Clicking on this button will cut the volume but allow the clip to continue playing. If you want to hear the clip after pressing mute, simply click the mute button again.

Fast-Forward/Rewind
To fast-forward: With your mouse, hold down the fast-forward button. hold the button down until you are at the desired part of the audio videoclip. Letting go, the file will automatically resume playing from your desired place.

To rewind:
With your mouse, hold down the rewind button. hold the button down until you are at the desired part of the audio videoclip. Letting go, the file will automatically resume playing from your desired place.

• How to Use Play More Audio Video Feature
• How to Use the Buy Related Products Feature
• How to Use the Search Feature
• How to Send Audio Video to a Friend
• More Helpful Tips

Steps
Simply click on the "Play More Audio Video " image and a pull-down menu will appear with titles of other related media.

With your mouse, select the title of the media clip you would like to play. Let go of your mouse once the title is selected and the clip will automatically start to play.

How to Use the Buy Related Products Feature
Every now and then, you may see a "Buy Related Products" button located at the bottom left, next to the "Play More Audio Video " scroll-down bar. This feature allows you to purchase related products.

Click on the "Buy Related Products" button and a new browser window will open with the related product available for your purchase. Follow the instructions on that page to buy the item.

How to Use the Related Features
The Related Features are located in the info tab above the search section on the side of the iVillage Audio Video Player. Each Related Feature found on the iVillage Audio Video Player is information that is handpicked by the editors of iVillage to correlate to the media clip. Each Related Feature link will have an icon next to it indicating the type of information it links to: Tool, Chat, Board, Article and Expert.

To view one of the Related Features, click on the link you desire (you may want to pause or stop the video before clicking). A new browser window will open and go to the respective link. Your iVillage Audio Video Player will still be open and you can access it by closing the new browser window.

How to use the Search feature The search function is located in the Info tab under the Related Features on the bottom right side of the iVillage Audio Video Player. This is a great tool for finding out additional information you may be seeking.

The words you see already in the search box have been placed there for your convenience. These words have been hand picked by our editors to relate to the media clip that is currently playing. However, please feel free to type in any subject that you are interested in researching.

You may want to pause or stop the media clip before using the search function.

Steps

Enter words that best describe what you are seeking, or you can use the preexisting choices.

For best results, try to be as specific as possible, and don't use commas or dashes. Select where you want to do your search: on the iVillage the entire network, certain channels or on the WWW.

Click on "Go" The search results page will open a new browser window.

How to Send Audio Video to a Friend
You may want to send your favourite media clips to your friends. It's a very simple process. This feature is located in the tab section on the right side of the iVillage Audio Video Player.

Steps:

1. While the media player is open with the media clip you want to send, click on the "Send" tab.
2. Fill in your email address. This email address will appear in the "From" field when your friend receives the email.
3. Fill in your name. We will include your name in the subject of the email, ensuring that your friend will open the mail.
4. In the "Send To" fields, enter up to three email addresses (you can also send one to yourself). Just click in the circle next to "I would like to receive a copy."
5. If you would like to write a note or comment relating to the media clip, add that into the "Comments" field.
6. The last step: Click on the "Send" button.
7. Once you hit "Send," you will receive a confirmation message stating which media file was sent and to whom. Once this process is complete, you can easily go back to the "Info" tab. Just click on the tab.
8. Your friend(s) will receive the email almost immediately. Within the email, your friend will find a link that they can click on to see the media. The email will also include the Related Features associated with that piece of media.

Improving your Audio/Video Playback
If you are experiencing poor media playback while watching or listening to an iVillage media clip you may want to change your preferences to correct this issue. Within the preferences tab set your connection speed less than what it is currently set at. For example, if you have a 56k modem and have 56k modem set in your connection speed but are experiencing poor media playback set your connection speed to 28k/33k modem and hit save. You should notice that the media clip plays more consistently.

High Speed Users: Watch your Videos in Full Screen
If you are using a PC and have selected the Cable Modem/DSL or Broadband/T1 connection speed in the Preferences tab, you can watch your videos in full screen mode. When watching a video in full screen mode your video will fill up your entire monitor so it'll be more like watching TV!

It's easy to do:

1. While watching a video in the iVillage Audio Video Player right click somewhere on the actual video window.
2. A menu will appear. If using Windows Audio Video select "Full Screen". After a brief delay the video will start playing in full screen mode. If using Real chose "Zoom" then select "Full Screen". After a brief delay the video will start playing in full screen mode.
3. To get out of full screen mode right click on the video again. If using Windows Audio Video deselect "Full Screen". After a brief delay the video will snap back into the iVilage Audio Video Player window. If using Real chose "Zoom" then select "Original". After a brief delay the video will snap back into the iVilage Audio Video Player window.

Most computers have a headphone jack in the back of the computer. Laptops usually have a headphone jack on the side. Your computer speakers also may have a headphone jack in the front of one of the speakers.

Enjoy!