Your computer must be connected to the Internet to use several
Player features and options. If your computer is not connected to
the Internet when you try to use one of these features or options,
you are prompted to connect to the Internet. If you do not connect
to the Internet, the Player displays a page in the feature
indicating that the computer is not connected to the Internet. For
example, if you are not connected to the Internet when you click
Guide, the Player displays a page informing you that the
computer must be connected to the Internet.
The following tasks require an Internet connection:
Using the Guide feature
Accessing online stores in the Online
Stores area of the Features taskbar or by using the Online Stores
commands on the View menu
Using the following buttons or links in the tabs or dialog
boxes available through the Options dialog box (to access
the available options, on the Tools menu, click
Options):
The Learn more about MP3 formats link and the Compare
Windows Media Audio to other formats link on the Rip
Music tab
The Add button on the Devices tab
The Details button on the Properties dialog box
for your portable device
The Look for plug-ins on the Internet link on the
Plug-ins tab
The Learn more about privacy link on the Privacy
tab
The Learn more about security link on the Security
tab
Clicking the Windows Media Player Online, Check for
Player Updates, View Privacy Statement, or
Troubleshooting commands on the Help menu
You can choose to work offline at any time. However, if you have
connected to the Internet while using the Player, some media
information may be stored on your computer and may still be
available.
