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Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend that you first run a System Compatibility Check to determine if your system configuration will support using the ASD Video Glossary. Click this link to run a System Compatibility Check.

If you need to update your system:
Windows Media Player may be downloaded from Microsoft. Click here for download page.

Flash Player may be downloaded from Adobe. Click here for download page.


When I try to register, I cannot scroll down to check the "I Accept" box for the User Agreement. What should I do?

To properly display the site your screen resolution must be set to 1024 x 768 with 32 bit colors. Please reset you screen resolution and complete your registration.

Why aren't the videos loading? Why do I see "Buffering"?
Unlike other video players you may use on the web, the ASD Video Glossary is actually downloading 2 videos simultaneously. This takes more time. Your connection speed to the Internet also plays a role. Ideal performance is experienced with a broadband connection using DSL, cable modem or T1 line. Dial-up and slower DSL connections are not suitable for viewing the videos. If you are attempting to access the ASD Video Glossary from within a business or institution, the firewall settings may block you from viewing the videos. Please contact your network administrator to trouble shoot your particular situation.

Why can't I see the ASD Video Glossary in my browser window?
You must use Internet Explorer version 6.0 or greater on a PC and Safari version 2.0 or greater for Mac (Firefox & Netscape are not supported).

My screen is entirely black and no video is playing. What should I do?
In order to view streaming video, your browser must be set up to allow Active X controls. This can be accomplished by following these steps:
or

Select the "Custom level..." button, then scroll down to the "Scripting" section and ensure that "Active Scripting" and "Scripting of Java applets" are enabled.
Why are the video player screens green?
Your accelerator is set too high on your Windows Media Player. Please perform the following steps:
Why can't I see any video?
Please check your browser settings:
Why can't I see the video using Firefox?
Firefox is not currently supported at this time. Please use either Internet Explorer 6.0 or greater on a PC or Safari version 2.0 or greater on a Mac.

Why can't I see the video using Netscape?
Netscape is not currently supported at this time. Please use either Internet Explorer 6.0 or greater on a PC or Safari version 2.0 or greater on a Mac.

Why don't the videos play on a Mac?
In order to see the videos on a Mac:
I clicked on a link from the Glossary of Terms and the ASD Video Glossary did not appear?
Be sure to turn off your pop-up blocker. The ASD Video Glossary opens in a new window. To turn off pop-up blocker:
  • Open Internet Explorer
  • Click “Tools” from the browser menu bar.
  • Select “Pop-up Blocker” from the drop down menu.
  • Select “Turn Off Pop-up Blocker.”
May I use your video clips in a presentation I am giving?
While we cannot give you permission to "download" any video clips from the ASD Video Glossary, you are more than welcome to link your PowerPoint presentation directly to the ASD Video Glossary on the Internet. You can embed a link into your PowerPoint presentation (or, if you are not using a PowerPoint presentation, you can login directly to the ASD Video Glossary).

If you are going to present from a new computer, be sure to login before your presentation, so you don't have to do it during the presentation. Your link should go right to the ASD Video Glossary. You will need to then select the exact spot within the site you want to go (e.g., Social Interaction, Nonverbal Behavior, clips #1) and you can list the target spots in your presentation as a reminder to yourself. The best performance will be with a wired connection, not wireless. You should rehearse and view all the video clips you plan to use in your presentation in advance and remember not to turn off your computer, cut off the Internet connection, or move from the site between rehearsal and presentation time. This way, the video clips will be cached and the "buffering" and screen load time should be shorter.

Need further assistance?
Email support: broadcastsupport@whiteblox.com
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