Some Useful Hints For Using Your Windows Media Player
Lots of Zipityzap channels launch in the Windows Media Player. Version 11 is the latest and if you’d like to upgrade, it’s free. You’ll find the WMP-11 link on the left side of any Zipityzap page.
You can set up your WMP to launch with the video in a larger (200%) view. It’s just nicer this way. With your WMP open, place your curson on the bottom border (either the right or left side of the player controls). Now right-click your mouse, then select “View, Video Size, 200%.” Also you’ll want to make sure that the “Fit Player To Video On Start” is checked. Now whenever you launch your WMP you’ll have a nice big picture.
I also prefer the “Full Mode” as opposed to the “Skin Mode.” Select “View, Full Mode.” Or you can simply use these key combinations:
<CONTROL> <1> = Full mode
<CONTROL> <2> = Skin mode
You can also change the video size at any time with these key combinations:
<ALT> <1> = 50%
<ALT> <2> = 100%
<ALT> <3> = 200%
<ALT> <ENTER> = Full Screen (use the ESCAPE key to get out of full screen).
Sometimes when a channel launches in the Windows Media Player, you’ll get this error message:
This means that for some reason your WMP could not connect. Sometimes the stream is not available. Other times the media server has a limited number of connections and right now there’s just not one available for you. But I’ve found that lots of times I can STILL connect by trying again. Simply close the error message dialog box and then click on the big, blue “Play” button. This restarts the stream. If after 3 attempts you haven’t connected, the channel is unavailable.
Enjoy!