| Is Java required? | Back to top | |
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| Java is required to download MP3s from the site. You can download it from http://www.java.com |
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| I get a blank screen when downloading. | Back to top | |
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| This is likely due to Java not installed on your computer. Please download it from http://www.java.com and then retry downloading the MP3 files. |
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| How long will it take to download an issue of MP3 files? | Back to top | |
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| Download speeds and time maybe higher or lower dependent on Internet congestion. The table below is an approximation of time to download an issue at 60MB. |
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| Where are the audio files saved? | Back to top | |
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| The default location for saving audio files is ‘c:\temp’. On Mac OS X, the Java applet will create a folder name 'c\temp' on your hard disk. |
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| How do I download the audio files? | Back to top | |
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| Check the audio files you want, or Download All Audio Files. Click the Download button. A Java window will open called AppletFile Download. Click button “Save All To” and a new window asks you what directory to save them to. Remember this directory name because this is how you will retrieve your audio files. Click the "OK" button and it will download all the audio files. |
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| What format are the audio files? | Back to top | |
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| The audio files are compressed MP3 files at 128kbps stereo. They are approximately 1 MB per minute. |
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| How do I import MP3 files into iTunes? | Back to top | |
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| Once the MP3 files are downloaded, you can drag the audio files from the download folder to the Library. Or, from the menu in iTunes, choose File, Add File to Library, open the download folder, and select the audio files. |
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| How do I transfer audio files to my iPod shuffle? | Back to top | |
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| Once the iPod shuffle is connected, it should appear in the Source window. Create a playlist and drag the audio files from your Library to the playlist. Make sure they are in order by track to hear them in order. Then select the new playlist in “Autofill from” pop-up menu. Verify the checkbox “Choose songs randomly” is not checked. You are now ready to transfer the songs by clicking the Autofill button. Alternatively, you can then drag the |
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| How do I import using Windows Media Player 10? | Back to top | |
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| Once the audio files are downloaded, start Windows Media Player. Select Library and the option to Add to Library. Select Add Folder and locate the folder. This will only create a link to the folder and add to the Library. If you downloaded the files to a temporary folder, copy them to your ‘My Music’ folder, and then repeat the above steps. |
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| How do I transfer audio files using Windows Media Player 10 to my MP3 Player? | Back to top | |
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| Verify your portable device is working and that the audio files are in your Library. Select the Album in the tree view. Right click and a menu appears. Select ‘Add to Burn List’. Now select the Sync tab on top. If your portable device is working, the option to ‘Start Sync’ is enabled. Otherwise, the device is not ready. |
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| What is a podcast? | Back to top | |
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| Podcasting is a way to download audio programs to your MP3 player through your computer. You use podcasting software to subscribe. The application checks the site regularly for new content and automatically downloads the new content as soon as it is available. |
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| What do I need to listen to podcasts? | Back to top | |
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| You will need a computer, an Internet connection and podcasting software. You must download podcasting software. Many sites offer a free download. One of them is Apple iTunes. Simply download instructions on that site. |
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| How do I subscribe to a Practical Reviews in Hospital Medicine podcast? | Back to top | |
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| Open your podcast software program. In iTunes, click Advanced from the menu, “Subscribe to Podcast" and enter the URL. The URL is found on the Current Issue page once you login to mydocpod.com. |
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