Troubleshooting guide
Are you unable to view this presentation?
Please make sure that your workstation is setup properly to view RealMedia presentations.
RealPlayer G2 System Requirements: Minimum Computer
- 90MHz Intel Pentium processor or equivalent
- 16MB RAM
- 16-bit sound card and speakers
- 65K color video display card
- Windows95 operating system
- Internet connection and Web browser
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RealPlayer G2 System Requirements: Recommended Computer
- 120MHz Intel Pentium processor or better
- 32MB or more of RAM
- 16-bit or better sound card and speakers
- 65K color or better video display card
- Windows95, Windows98, or WindowsNT 4.0 with Service Pack 3
- Internet connection and Web browser
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Starting a Presentation
- Install the free RealPlayer on your workstation.
- Click on the RealPlayer icon at the bottom of the page. This takes you to the RealNetworks site.
- Click on "Download FREE RealPlayer".
- Fill out the form.
- Follow the directions on the page that follows the form. They instruct you to verify that you are downloading a RealPlayer appropriate for your operating system, select a server near you, select a directory on your hard drive to save the RealPlayer installation program, and start the installation program.
NOTE: Close your browser before starting the installation program.
- After RealPlayer finishes installing, restart your browser and return to this education site.
- Click on the name of a presentation to view its abstract.
- Click on View online to start the presentation.
Please wait a few moments for the video and slides to buffer.
NOTE: If RealPlayer prompts you to fil out another form, follow the directions on the screen. You do not need to select topics of interest.
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Controlling a Presentation
The presentation begins playing automatically, starting with the first clip.
To select a different clip to play, take one of the following actions:
- Click on the down-arrow at the right of the Playlist to select a clip to play.
- Select the right-arrow in the 1 of n box (where n is the total number of video clips)
to jump to the next clip.
- Select the left-arrow in the 1 of n box to return to the previous clip.
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When Things Go Wrong
The following table lists common problems and solutions.
Problem |
Solution |
I click on View online, RealPlayer opens a window,
but nothing happens. |
Check the version of RealPlayer.
Click on Help, then About RealPlayer...
You must be at Version 6.0.3.128 or higher.
If you have an older version,
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and click on the RealPlayer icon at the bottom of the page. |
I see a pink flicker in the video. |
Check the RealPlayer preference settings.
Click on Options, then Preferences...
Click on the Performance tab.
Uncheck "Use optimized video display".
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The video looks "choppy". |
Make sure you have selected the streaming option that best fits your setup.
Select View online (28.8 bps) when you connect to the Internet via modem.
Select View online (56.6 bps) when you connect to the Internet via a LAN.
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