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WorldsPlayer software lets
you enter, explore, chat and interact in the coolest 3D music sites on the
Internet. The makers of the internationally acclaimed Worlds Chat now bring
you the ultimate music experience in Worlds. Enter our three
dimensional worlds and explore amazing spaces. You control the 'camera,' so
you can change your viewpoint as you move about. Choose how you want to be
seen by others in the world from a huge selection of avatars (your virtual
personas). Worlds is not just a place to passively watch - you can meet and
interact with the people you see. WorldsPlayer is an incredible communication
platform: it takes you beyond the limits of 20th century text chat
and into the 21st century, with gestures, animations,
voice-to-voice chat, WorldsMail, audio and video streaming, and cybercasts. In some worlds you may
enjoy the enhanced features as a courtesy VIP. For a nominal fee (as little
as $1 per month), you can extend these special VIP privileges to the entire
Worlds galaxy:
The techy details, or, how Worlds works: WorldsPlayer is a browser
for the interactive, 3D, music-related content Web sites served by Worlds,
Inc. Once you've connected to the Internet and start WorldsPlayer , you log
in to Worlds' servers. These servers track your position in the worlds, relay
your chat messages to the other users that are logged in at the same time and
theirs to you, facilitate secured e-commerce transactions at WorldsStore.com,
and handle email. To accommodate thousands of users simultaneously, Worlds'
Worlds Servers are scaled so that when you login you enter a 'channel' or
'dimension' that is not too crowded. The CD you purchased includes the Worlds
browser, and the artwork for Worlds' 'public' areas and the specific artist
3D world. WorldsPlayer allows you to update the software at the click of a
button, and to explore many different artists' worlds.
System Requirements
The
recommended platform is Pentium class processor, 133 MHz or faster, with 48MB
of memory.
NOTE: Starting
Worlds without an active Internet connection will put you in single user
mode: You will not be able to see or chat with others.
Enhancing Performance WorldsPlayer's performance
can be greatly improved by following these guidelines:
Installing WorldsPlayer - CD-ROM Version 1.
Insert
the Worlds CD in the CD-ROM drive. The install program will start
automatically. If it doesn't start automatically, from the Start menu, choose
Run, type in D:\setup (where D is your CD-ROM drive) and click OK. 2.
Follow
the instructions on the screen. 3.
Once
the installation is complete the WorldsPlayer will launch automatically for
the first time. If you have a 3D graphics acceleration card in your computer,
WorldsPlayer will recognize it and display the following dialog box:
“WorldsPlayer detected a good 3D acceleration card in your system. To enable
the program to use it and gain better graphic display, select ‘Enable 3D
acceleration’ from our Options menu. If you experience problems using 3D
acceleration, disable this option and install the latest drivers for your 3D
card. Drivers should be available at your computer or 3D card manufacturer’s
website.” 4.
After
you have dismissed the 3D acceleration dialog, a "Setting up an
account" window will appear. Click Next to launch your default browser
and display Worlds registration page. If your web browser did not launch
automatically, click the Alternate Browser button. 5.
Fill
out the registration form. You must submit a valid e-mail address. 6.
If
you got a VIP membership with your CD-ROM, enter the VIP PIN number in the
VIP PIN number field. You will find the VIP number on a sticker on the inside
middle flap of the CD case, right under the User Guide insert. 7.
Fill
out the member profile fields (optional): This information will be displayed
in your 'Personal Info' and will be available to other users. You can make
the chat experience more enjoyable, as well as earn bonus points that you
will be able to use in a future update. 8.
Check
your email program for a verification email from Worlds. Copy the code word
in the email, and enter it in the Code Word field. Click Next. If you do not
get the verification email within a few minutes, click the 'I didn't get the
email button', and check that your email address was entered correctly. 9.
In
the Username field, type in a username that is 2 to 12 characters long. This
username will be your unique name in Worlds' Web of Worlds, and will display
to others above your avatar. 10.
Click
the TAB key to move to the Password field. 11.
In
the Password field, type in a password that is 6 to 12 characters long. Be
sure and remember this password! NEVER
GIVE YOUR PASSWORD OUT TO ANYONE! NOT EVEN IF THEY CLAIM TO BE WORLDS
EMPLOYEES! 12.
Tab
to the password confirmation field and retype the password. 13.
You're
done! Click the Enter Worlds button, and enjoy! If your CD-ROM came
with a prepaid VIP membership, click Become a VIP on the VIP menu, and click
the "I have a prepaid VIP PIN number" button on the VIP page that
is displayed. Your VIP number is on a white sticker on the inside middle flap
of the CD-ROM package, right under the User Guide insert. If you are using the
Bowie CD-ROM you will have an automatic 6-month VIP membership. If your CD-ROM did not
come with a prepaid VIP membership, you too can enhance your experience by
choosing Become a VIP on the VIP menu.
Installing Worlds - Web Download Version 1.
Once
the Worlds files have completed downloading, the install will automatically
start. If it does not start automatically, you can start the install by
double clicking on the Worlds icon on the desktop. 2.
Once
the installation is complete the WorldsPlayer will launch automatically for
the first time. If you have a 3D graphics acceleration card in your computer,
WorldsPlayer will recognize it and display the following dialog box:
“WorldsPlayer detected a good 3D acceleration card in your system. To enable
the program to use it and gain better graphic display, select ‘Enable 3D
acceleration’ from our Options menu. If you experience problems using 3D
acceleration, disable this option and install the latest drivers for your 3D
card. Drivers should be available at your computer or 3D card manufacturer’s
website.” 3.
After
you have dismissed the 3D acceleration dialog, a "Setting up an
account" window will appear. Click Next to launch your default browser
and display Worlds registration page. If your web browser did not launch
automatically, click the Alternate Browser button. 4.
Fill
out the registration form. You must submit a valid e-mail address. We
recommend that you also fill out the optional Personal Info fields. The
member profile fields are optional: This information will be displayed in
your 'Personal Info' and will be available to other users. You can earn bonus
points that you can use in a future update. 5.
Check
your email program for a verification email from Worlds. Copy the code word
in the email, and enter it in the Code Word field. Click Next. If you do not
get the verification email within a few minutes, click the 'I didn't get the
email button', and check that your email address was entered correctly. 6.
In
the Username field, type in a username that is 2 to 12 characters long. This
username will be your unique name in Worlds' Web of Worlds, and will display
to others above your avatar. 7.
Click
the TAB key to move to the Password field. 8.
In
the Password field, type in a password that is 6 to 12 characters long. Be
sure and remember this password! NEVER
GIVE YOUR PASSWORD OUT TO ANYONE! NOT EVEN IF THEY CLAIM TO BE WORLDS
EMPLOYEES! 9.
Tab
to the password confirmation field and retype the password. 10.
You're
done! Click the Enter Worlds button, and enjoy! You may have been
given Courtesy VIP privileges in a particular world. If you want to extend
these privileges to the entire Worlds galaxy of worlds, click Become a VIP in
the VIP menu. CREATING ADDITIONAL
ACCOUNTS You may create 3 accounts
per email address. To establish a second/third account, start the program: In
the Logging In window, choose "Create Username" and click Next.
Follow the steps to get a new registration code, and register a new account
(same as steps 4-9 above). Note to VIP members:
You must use the same email address for all 3 allowed accounts, because the
VIP membership is tied to the email address. After you created the new account,
login, and choose Become a VIP from the VIP menu, you will get a message
about "Another user with this email account is already a VIP".
Starting WorldsPlayer 1.
Establish
Internet connection. 2.
From
the Start menu, select Programs, WorldsPlayer, HomeWorld (Home will be
replaced with the name of the special world that came with your WorldsPlayer
version), or double click on the Worlds™ desktop icon. 3.
Type
in the username you want to login with in the username field and click
Sign-In. 4.
Click
the Tab key to move to the Password field and enter your password. 5.
Click
Sign In. 6.
You
will enter Worlds™' Web of Worlds. Have fun! Forgotten Username/
Password: If you've forgotten your
Sign-in username or password, click the Remind Me! Button on the Sign-In
window. The usernames/password will be mailed to the email account with which
you registered.
Worlds VIP You can enhance your
Worlds experience by becoming a Worlds VIP member. When you become a worlds
VIP member you unlock WorldsPlayer’s advanced features set, and gain these
special privileges:
TO BECOME A VIP: VIP membership is an
enhanced service and costs as little as a dollar a month (depending on the
payment method you choose). Note that your version of WorldsPlayer may have
come with a courtesy VIP membership in a particular home world. To extend
this membership to a Full VIP member, follow these steps: 1.
Click
on Become a VIP (or Become a Full VIP) on the VIP menu. You will be connected
to Worlds Web site and the VIP membership page will appear. 2.
Review
the payment options, and follow the instructions for a payment method of your
choice. If your Worlds CD included a pre-paid VIP membership, choose the
"I Have a VIP Number" option, and enter the VIP number from the
sticker on the inside middle flap of your CD. 3.
Once
your payment has been verified, re-enter Worlds. To do so, click OK on the
Re-login box, or choose Sign-out from the Options menu, and a few
minutes later choose Sign-in from the Options menu. You will now have
VIP privileges and the word VIP will display next to your username. IMPORTANT NOTE: Your
VIP membership is associated with your email account. This means that you can
register three usernames to a single email address, and all three will share
the VIP membership. However, if you create accounts with different email
addresses, each account will require its own VIP membership. CREATING ADDITIONAL VIP
ACCOUNTS You may create 3 accounts
per email address, and all three share the same VIP membership. To establish
a second/third account, start the program: In the Logging-In window, choose
"Create Username" and follow the steps to get a new registration
number, and register a new account. Note that you must use the same email
address for all 3 allowed accounts, because the VIP membership is tied to the
email address. After you created the new account, sign-in, and choose
Become a VIP from the VIP menu, you will get a message that "Another
user with this email account is already a VIP". You must then re-login
(Click OK on the Re-login dialog, or logout (Options menu, Sign Out) wait a
few minutes and login again (Options menu, Sign In)).
Upgrading WorldsPlayer WorldsPlayer is an
evolving technology. New features are regularly added and new worlds are
created. When you start WorldsPlayer, the program checks in on a weekly basis
with Worlds' server to see if an upgrade is available. If an upgrade is
available, you will be prompted to upgrade. You can continue to use
WorldsPlayer while the update is downloaded in the background. If you choose to upgrade,
simply follow the instructions on the screen. If you prefer to upgrade
at a different time, click Cancel. When you are ready to
upgrade, choose Upgrade Now from the Options menu. Make
sure that you are connected to the Internet. NOTE: Do not modify any
of WorldsPlayer’s files, or its directory structure, unless instructed to do
so by Worlds technical support staff. Any such changes may prevent automatic
updates. Downloading worlds you
do not have Worlds' galaxy is
continually expanding as new worlds are added. Some Worlds are custom Worlds
that are restricted. Other worlds are 'public', and when you attempt to visit
those worlds, and you do not have the worlds installed on your hard drive,
you will be prompted to download the world. If you want to download the
world, click OK and follow the simple directions.
Viewing Worlds To fully enjoy the 3D Web
of Worlds, you'll want to change your viewpoint from time to time.
WorldsPlayer, allows you to control the camera's position and speed. You can
view Worlds scenes from six different perspectives or camera positions: First
person view, Low first person, Waist, Shoulder, Head, Overhead, and Behind.
You can also look up and down. The speed at which the camera turns as you
move, can also be set by you to slow, medium or fast. WorldsPlayer saves your
avatar view settings from session to session. First Person positions the camera at your
avatars' eye level, aligned in the direction you are facing. This position
most closely resembles our normal view of the real world. This is the default
viewpoint. Low First Person positions the camera at
approximately your chest level, aligned in the direction you are facing. This
viewpoint is like the First Person, but it places your 'eyes' on your chest. Waist view positions the camera at
your avatar's waist level, slightly behind you, aligned in the direction you
are facing. You see yourself as well as the view in front of you. Shoulder view positions the camera behind
and slightly above you, aligned in the direction you are facing. You get an
"over the shoulder" view of your position as you move through the
world. You will see the back of your avatar moving through the scene. Head view positions the camera at your
avatar's eye level, slightly behind you, aligned in the direction you are
facing. You see yourself as well as the view in front of you. Overheadview positions the camera above
your avatar, slightly behind you, aligned in the direction you are facing. Behind view positions the camera directly
behind you, and aligned in the direction you are facing. To change avatar
viewpoint: 1.
From
the Options menu, choose Change Avatar View. 2.
Choose
the desired position (First-person/ Low First-Person/Waist/ Shoulder/ Head /
Overhead/Follow). To change camera
speeds: 1.
From
the Options menu, choose Change Avatar View. 2.
Choose
the desired speed (Slow/Medium/Fast). To look up and down:
Moving Around in Worlds You may find moving in 3D
space confusing at first, but with a little practice you will soon master
moving in 3D environments. You can navigate your way through the Web of
Worlds using the keyboard or the mouse, or you can travel instantly between
locations using WorldsMarks and teleporting
via the map. And you can even follow a friend with
the click of a button! To move using the
keyboard:
To move using the
mouse:
Changing Location Using WorldsMark While moving through
Worlds' Web of Worlds can be a lot of fun, it can also be time-consuming to
travel "by foot" a long distance. You can save "travel
time" by changing location using the WorldsMark feature. WorldsMarks
work the same as Bookmarks in your regular Internet browser. Some WorldsMarks
are provided by Worlds, and are listed on the Let's Go... menu under
the respective world name, and you may also create your own. As you travel through the
Web of Worlds, Worlds will save a history list of the WorldsMarks you've
visited. The history list will appear under the Lets Go...Back menu
option, and you may choose any WorldsMark to go back to. This list will clear
when you quit Worlds. To change location
using a WorldsMark: 1.
Click
the Let's Go... button. Choose
the world name you want to go to, or, choose Back to return to your previous
location. If
you want to go to a WorldsMark that you created, choose it from the WorldsMark
menu. 2.
From
the Worlds' WorldsMark list, choose the location you want to change to. 3.
Worlds
takes you there! To add your current
location to the WorldsMark list: 1.
Click
the WorldsMark button. 2.
Choose
Add New WorldsMark. 3.
Type
a name for the new WorldsMark, or use the default name listed. 4.
Click
Add. The new WorldsMark will
appear in your WorldsMark list. To delete a WorldsMark
from the WorldsMark list: 1.
Click
the WorldsMark button. 2.
Choose
Delete a WorldsMark. 3.
Click
on the WorldsMark you want to delete, and click Delete. The selected WorldsMark
will be removed from your WorldsMark list. To edit your WorldsMark
list: 1.
Click
the WorldsMark button. 2.
Choose
Edit WorldsMark List. 3.
Select
Edit to change the name of the selected WorldsMark. Select
Add to add your current location to the list. Select
Delete to remove the selected WorldsMark from the list. Select
Go There to save changes and go to the selected WorldsMark. Select
Done to save changes.
Teleporting While moving through
Worlds can be a lot of fun, it can also be time-consuming to travel "by
foot" a long distance. You can follow a friend by teleporting to where
he/she is, or you can use the map in the lower right corner of the screen to
teleport instantly from one place to another. There are also various teleport
objects throughout the worlds, such as the rotating icons in the Ground Zero
lobby. To teleport to a
friend's location via the Go There command: 1.
From
the Friends Online list, click on the name of the friend you would like to
"follow." 2.
From
the pop-up menu, select Go There. You
will be teleported to your friend's location instantly. If you do not have
this world installed on your hard drive, you will be prompted to download it
so that you may teleport there. Note: To prevent spaces
from getting too crowded, people are sometimes placed in different 'channels'
or 'dimensions.' If a friend is in a different channel, you will not be able
to follow. However, you can still whisper to one another. To teleport to another
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Choosing an Avatar Your avatar is your visual
representation in WorldsPlayer: it is how other people in the 3D worlds see
you. When you first start WorldsPlayer, you will be given a default avatar,
but you can change it as often as you please. Try being a monster, a penguin or
an elf - it's fun to assume different personas. You can see what your avatar
looks like by looking in a mirror or by switching to a camera position other
than first person. There are three types of
avatars in Worlds: Holographic, Articulated and Custom.
To change avatars in
the Avatar Gallery: 1.
Walk
to the Avatar Gallery or from the Map or Let's Go... menu, choose Avatar
Gallery to enter the Avatar Gallery. 2.
View
the different avatars and click on the avatar of your choice. 3.
The
avatar rotate for your review, and a dialog will pop up asking you if you
want to change to this avatar. 4.
If
you want to choose this avatar, click OK in the dialog. If you don't want to
choose this avatar, click Cancel, and keep looking. To
change avatars from the VIP menu: 1.
Click
on the VIP button. 2.
Click
Choose Avatar, or if you want to choose from your saved custom avatars,
choose Saved Avatars. 3.
Click
on the avatar of your choice from the alphabetical lists of avatars. To customize your avatar: 1.
Click
on the VIP button. 2.
Click
Customize Avatar. The Customize Avatar dialog will appear. 3.
Get
imaginative! Whatever avatar you are wearing is the avatar that you can
customize: You can choose a different head and face (listed by the avatar
name that has that head or face by default), select different skin and
clothing colors for your avatar, and change the avatar's head size. To change
any item, click on the arrow to drop down the menu of available options, and
click on an option of your choice. 4.
When
you're done, click Close. It's a good idea to be in second person view mode (shoulder works well), and/or to
stand in front of a mirror when you customize your avatar, so that you can
easily see yourself. Experiment with different
combinations and sizes to create a unique avatar for yourself. You can save
this avatar in your Saved Avatar menu (VIP menu), and select it again later.
If you want to revert to the original avatar, choose the original avatar from
the Choose Avatar command list on the VIP menu. A Note about 'hacked
avatars': Some of our creative members have figured out ways to customize the
avatars through the code in the worlds.ini file. While this practice is
acceptable, you must limit the number of characters to 200, or the avatars
will not work.
Activating your Avatar Worlds' Web of Worlds is a
social computing environment, and while chatting is social, as in real life,
it is not enough. That is why Worlds' avatars are articulated: they are
capable of performing actions, animations and gestures. Worlds' avatars can
express feelings such as happy and upset. They can gesture a wave, bow, yes
or no. They can dance (try the Macarena or perhaps a pirouette...), flip, and
even sneeze. YOU MUST BE A VIP TO
USE ARTICULATED AVATARS. To activate your
avatar: Click the Action button to
display a list of action from which to choose. Or Type CTRL + First letter
of the desired action. For example, CTRL + W to wave. If no actions are
listed, you are using a holographic avatar, and you need to change to an
articulated avatar. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode lets other
users know you are idle, or are currently away from the computer. It places a
cloud of Zs above your avatar. To activate Sleep mode, you can use either
type CTRL+S, choose Sleep from the Actions window, or type in BRB (Be Right
Back) in the chat input line and press ENTER. Sleep mode is automatically
activated if you are inactive for 5 minutes, and is automatically deactivated
as soon as you move, type or click.
Chatting & Whispering Chatting with other users
is as easy as typing on your keyboard. Just type what you want to say in the
input line and click ENTER. Your message will appear in the Chat Box of the
eight avatars closest to you. You can also hold private conversations (whispers), and ignore undesired messages (mute).
Worlds VIP users can also Voice Chat.
As you move through
the Web of Worlds, you will see and be seen by the avatars closest to you.
Anyone that can see you can also read your chat messages, so be sure and
treat your virtual neighbors with respect. Please see notice on Proper Online
Behavior. WorldsPlayer features an obscenities filter, that
replaces offensive worlds with ***. To chat with the eight
nearest avatars: 1.
In
the Input line of the Chat Box, type in your message. 2.
Press
ENTER. Your message will be
transmitted to the eight avatars near you, and will also appear in your Chat
Box. To chat
privately with someone you can see - whisper: 1.
Click
once on the avatar of the person you want to whisper to. 2.
Click
Whisper. 3.
Type
in your message in the input line of the Whisper to/from... box. 4.
Press
ENTER. Your private message will
appear in your and the recipient's Whisper to/from... box. All messages in
this Whisper box are visible only to you and the recipient. To chat privately with
someone you cannot see - whisper: Sometimes you may want to
privately respond to a message from someone you cannot see, or you may want
to whisper to a friend who is online but not visible on your screen. If the
person you want to whisper to is not already in your Friends List, add
her/him to your Friends List and then follow the
steps below.
1.
From
the Friends Online list, choose the friend you want to whisper to. 2.
In
the Friends Online box, click the Whisper button. 3.
Type
in your message in the input line of the Whisper to/from... box. 4.
Press
ENTER. Your private message will
appear in your and your friend's Whisper to/from... box. All messages in this
Whisper box are visible only to you and your friend. Red name tags in the chat window indicate the
message is from a Host; Blue indicates Worlds.com staff member; Pink is a special guest.
Ignoring Undesired Chat - Mute As in life, there may be
people in cyberspace that, for one reason or another, you will wish to
ignore. WorldsPlayer allows you to Mute other users, and you will no longer
see them or receive their chat messages. If they attempt to whisper to you,
they will receive a message "Sorry, but I currently have you
muted." The person you mute is disabled only on your screen. If
you change your mind later, you can un-mute a muted person. To mute someone you can
see: 1.
Click
once on the avatar of the person you want to mute. 2.
Click
Mute. You will no longer see or
'hear' this person. To mute someone you
cannot see: 1.
Click
the Options button. 2.
From
the Options menu, choose Edit Mute List. 3.
Click
Add in the Edit Mute List box. 4.
Type
in the name of the person you wish to mute in the Add to Mute List box. 5.
Click
Done. You will no longer see or
'hear' this person. To un-mute someone on
your mute list: 1.
Click
the Options button. 2.
From
the Options menu, choose Edit Mute List. 3.
In
the Edit Mute List box, select the name you wish to un-mute and click Delete.
4.
Click
Done. You will again see and
'hear' this person.
Voice-to-Voice Chat Worlds VIP members can
enjoy true voice to voice chat. Voice-to-Voice chat is a telephony
application built into the program which allows the transfer of voice data
from point to point over the Internet. It's like a telephone call, except
that the voices are carried over the Internet, and are consequently dependent
on the quality and speed of the Internet connection between the two
computers. Therefore, Worlds cannot guarantee or support issues to do with
Voice chat quality. However, the Voice Chat
Troubleshooting Guide below offers many suggestions. To start a
Voice-to-Voice Chat session: 1.
Click
on the person's avatar or on a friend's name in your Friends Online list. 2.
Choose
Voice Chat. 3.
The
person you are calling must accept the call within 30 seconds for the call to
initiate. Once accepted (by clicking Accept), you may start talking. Keep
your mouth close to the microphone and speak softly. Be sure and keep your
speaker volume setting low. 4.
When
you're done talking, click Terminate to hang up the call. Note: If you are a VIP but
your system is not setup to accept Voice Chat or you do not wish to accept
Voice Chat, choose Reject Voice Calls from the VIP menu. Voice
Chat Troubleshooting Guide: The most important thing
to keep in mind is that voice to voice chat is not like a regular telephone
call: your voice is converted to data packets that are then transferred via
the Internet to the other computer. It is therefore very sensitive to Internet
traffic, your modem speed and your ISP's bandwidth. Even in good conditions,
you may experience a delay of a few seconds between when you speak and when
you are heard. In bad Internet conditions, the speech may become choppy. The
following items are essential in establishing a voice to voice chat
connection: 1.
Both
parties must have their speakers turned on. Make sure the volume is set to
low. 2.
Both
parties have to have their microphones properly installed and set up. 3.
Both
parties must have at least a 28.8Kbs connection to the Internet. 4.
Neither
party can be connected to the Internet from behind a firewall. If you are not
sure if you have a firewall, contact your network administrator. 5.
Make
sure both parties have the following Windows utilities turned on: Sound
Recorder, Play Control and Record Control. 6.
You
may find that you get "reverb" (hearing your voice reverberating on
your speakers.) This can happen when you have your speaker volume up fairly
high. The best remedy is to mute the microphone. Double click the Play icon
at bottom right of window and check Mute under Mic Balance option. 7.
You
may experience echoing back of your voice over the speakers: This happens if
your friend has his speakers set to high volume, and his microphone picks up
your speech and plays it back to you. One remedy is for you and the person on
the other end to lower your speaker and microphone levels, compensating by
holding the microphone closer to your mouth. Another solution is to use
headphones, and keep the speakers silent. The ultimate solution is to use a
headset, which has a microphone and one or two earphones. 8.
To
improve the speech quality, especially in a noisy environment, try holding
your microphone close to your mouth. Troubleshooting: Speakers: Is your speaker working? Can you
hear other sounds on your speaker? If you're not sure, then choose
Start/Settings/Control Panel, and double click on Sounds. Select one of the
sounds with a speaker next to it, and press the play button. If you don't
hear anything, check that your speakers are plugged in and turned on. Make
sure the Play Control "master" volume control is above zero, and
that the "Mute all" box is not checked. Make sure the Wave volume
is above zero and that its Mute box is not checked. Microphone: Is your microphone working at all?
Test it by pressing the record button on the Sound Recorder window and
speaking into the microphone; a waveform should appear momentarily in the
window (Start/Programs/Accessories/Multimedia or Entertainment/Sound
Recorder). If you don't get a waveform, make sure your microphone is properly
plugged in and turned on. Internet connection: When you initiate a voice chat
session with a friend, you'll get a message in the chat box "Asking
FriendX to call address ###.##.###.##". This number (for example
232.13.154.33) is your IP address. If your friend doesn't get your voice
message, you can ask him/her to 'ping' you at that address. Your friend
should bring up DOS and type at a DOS prompt: ping ###.##.###.##). If the
connection timed out then you are having a connection problem and should try
again later.
Friends Online - keeping track of your Worlds friends Think of the Friends List
feature as your "little black book:" When you've met someone you
would like to befriend, simply add her/him to your Friends List, and whenever
you log in at the same time, his/her name will appear in the Friends Online
list to the right of the console. You can then click on your friend's name
and whisper to her/him, send email, voice chat, or follow your friend with
the Go There command. To add someone to your
Friends List: Click on the avatar of the
person you wish to add, and choose "Add ... to Friends List." Or, From the Options
menu, choose Edit Friends List, and type in the person's name. The friends' name will
appear in your Friends Online list if they are logged in. To delete someone from
your Friends List: 1.
From
the Options menu, choose Edit Friends List. 2.
Select
the name of the friend you wish to delete and click Delete. 3.
Click
Done.
Personal Info Worlds' Web of Worlds is a
social environment, and the Personal Info feature is your
"introduction." When people register with Worlds, they share some
personal information about themselves, such as their musical tastes, likes
and dislikes. This information is then available to all other users, so as to
help everyone get to know each other. What better way to come up with a
conversation starter than to look up someone's Personal Info? To look up someone's
Personal Info: 1.
Or,
if he/she is on your Friends List, click on his/her name under Friends
Online. 2.
From
the pop-up menu, select Personal Info. The
Personal Info for this person will be displayed. To edit your Personal
Info: 1.
From
the Options menu, choose Check Account Info. WorldsPlayer will launch
your web browser and display your Worlds Account page. 2. |
If at
anytime you are unable to move with the keyboard or the mouse, press the
Drive button.
