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Introducing Windows Media Player
System requirements
Common tasks
Player areas and buttons
Features taskbar
Playback controls
Now Playing area
Video and Visualization pane
Info Center View pane
Enhancements pane
Media Information pane
Playlist pane
Mini Player toolbar
Menu bar
Using the Player Help system
Player Help
Error message Help
Windows Media Player Error Center Help
Windows Media Player Web Help
Using the Player
Using general playback controls
Playing files
To play files
To play content at variable speeds
To play video one frame at a time
To play an item at a specific point
To play marked sections in a file
To play files in a random order
To pause a file
To stop a file
To fast-forward a file
To rewind a file
To skip to the next file
To skip to the previous file
To turn on captions or subtitles
To change the caption or subtitle language
To change the soundtrack language
To play files in other programs
To share a clip with a friend
Adjusting the volume
To adjust the volume
Viewing information about files and content
To view statistics about playback
To view file properties
To view license details
To view information about content
To view error information about files
To view lyrics
To add static lyrics to a file
To add synchronized lyrics to a file
Using CDs, DVDs, and VCDs
Using CDs
Playing music from CDs
To play a CD
To skip tracks on a CD
To play tracks in a different order
To eject a CD
Ripping music from CDs
To rip tracks from an audio CD
Viewing information about a CD
To view information about a CD
To add or change CD information
To change information for several tracks simultaneously
To update information about a CD in the WindowsMedia.com database
Burning your own CDs
To burn your own CD
To erase a CD-RW
Using DVDs
Playing a DVD
To play a DVD
To play special features on a DVD
To change DVD language settings
To change camera angles
To change the DVD menu language for a disc
To capture a DVD image
Viewing information about a DVD
To view information about a DVD
To show DVD title and chapter names
To rename DVD titles and chapters
To update information about a DVD
Using VCDs
Playing a VCD
To play a VCD
Organizing your files
Library area
Contents pane
Details pane
Media Information pane
List pane
Adding items to your library
To add items to your library
Finding and sorting items in your library
To sort items using a different column heading in your library
To choose which columns are displayed in your library
To find other items with the same artist or album in your library
To search for items in your library
Working with media information
To edit media information
To update information about an album
To create a user rating for an item
To process media information immediately
Working with lists and playlists
Using the List pane
To create a playlist
To create an auto playlist
To add items to a playlist
To temporarily add items to a playlist
To save a temporary playlist with a different name
To play a playlist
To edit a playlist
To edit an auto playlist
To rename a playlist
To delete a playlist
Deleting links from your library
To delete links from your library
To remove duplicate links from your library
Backing up and restoring licenses
To back up your licenses
To restore your licenses
Synchronizing content to devices
The synchronization partnership
Information that is exchanged or stored during synchronization
Synchronizing media items to your device
To set up automatic synchronization
To set up manual synchronization
To synchronize content manually
Prioritizing content for automatic synchronization
To change content priority for automatic synchronization
Additional options that affect synchronization
Formatting devices
To format a device
Installing device drivers
To install a device driver
Shopping for digital media on the Internet
Browsing the online stores
To browse the available online stores
To change the default online stores
To get help for online stores
Using the Guide feature
To find digital media on WindowsMedia.com
Maintaining your privacy
Settings that affect your privacy
Storing and removing media information
Sharing your library
Granting access to your library
Keeping your computer secure
Using Internet Explorer security settings
Using Windows Media Player security settings
Using secure Internet sites for transactions
Using a different type of user account
Keyboard access
Using keyboard shortcuts in the Player
Player controls keyboard shortcuts
Library keyboard shortcuts
Rip keyboard shortcuts
Burn keyboard shortcuts
Sync keyboard shortcuts
File menu keyboard shortcuts
View menu keyboard shortcuts
Play menu keyboard shortcuts
Tools menu keyboard shortcuts
Help menu keyboard shortcuts
Anchor window menu keyboard shortcuts
Skin Chooser keyboard shortcuts
Skin shortcut menu keyboard shortcuts
Customizing the Player
Changing the size of the Player
To switch between display modes
To resize the Player manually
To resize the Player automatically to fit a video
To show or hide the menu bar
To show or hide the Features taskbar
Changing the color of the Player
To change the color of the Player
Changing the size of a video
To resize a video in the Video and Visualization pane
To view a video using the entire screen
Changing how the Player looks with skins
To apply a skin
To delete a skin
To download a skin from the Internet
Changing your audio and video settings
To adjust graphic equalizer levels
To adjust audio effects
To adjust audio dynamic range (Quiet Mode)
To adjust video settings
To crossfade items
To turn on volume leveling
Using plug-ins
To use a plug-in with a file or playlist
To download plug-ins from the Internet
Using visualizations
To view a visualization
To view a visualization using the entire screen
To download visualizations from the Internet
Updating the Player
To update the Player
Setting options
Setting general Player options
Automatic updates
Player settings
Setting options for ripping CDs
Rip music to this location
Rip settings
Setting device options
Devices
File conversion
Setting performance options
Connection speed
Network buffering
Video acceleration
Advanced video acceleration settings
Setting Library options
Add and delete media files
Automatic media information updates for files
Setting plug-in options
Plug-ins
Setting privacy options
Enhanced Playback and Device Experience
Enhanced Content Provider Services
Customer Experience Improvement Program
History
Setting security options
Content
Security Zone
Setting file type options
File types
Setting DVD playback options
Parental control
Language settings
Setting network options
Streaming protocols and proxy settings
Configuring protocols
Troubleshooting the Player
Self-help options
Technical support options
Accessibility for people with disabilities
Accessibility features in Windows Media Player
Accessibility features in Windows Media Player Help
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To change the color of the background or text in Help
To change the font in Help
Keyboard shortcuts for using the Help window
Accessibility products and services from Microsoft
Accessibility features of Windows
Documentation in alternative formats
Customer service for people with hearing impairments
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