Accessing Video Files
Download Notes
The video is TV-resolution (320x240 pixels) for Microsoft Media Player, using MPEG4 V2 compression. The high-fidelity stereo soundtrack and crisper video make these files larger than the typical internet download. A high-speed internet connection (such as DSL or cable) is recommended. If you're using a dial-up modem, download time will be around 6 minutes per MB — about 2 hours per video.
How to Play Videos
To play a video, click it with the LEFT mouse button. (After viewing, click "File" then "Save as..." in Windows Media Player to save the video on your hard drive.)
How to Download Videos
To download (rather than view) the video, position the mouse over the link, then click the RIGHT mouse button. Select "Save link as..." (Netscape) or "Save target as..." (Explorer), then select the directory where you want the video file.
Troubleshooting (Netscape Users)
Some versions of Netscape may have a buggy FTP transfer plug-in that corrupts the file as it saves it on your hard drive. If you get an "Invalid File Type" error when you try to load a video file using Media Player, you may have this problem. Try downloading the file the opposite way — if you left-clicked and got an error, then right-click and "Save as..." and then open the saved file with Media Player.