Using Multi-Media features

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Article ID:	144
Author:	Marilyn
Created:	4/20/2006
Modified:	5/18/2006
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To be able to use the media features you will need to be on a computer with the Windows XP operating system. Additionally, you will need to install the Windows Media Encoder that is included on the Chartwheels install menu. You will also need a microphone that will connect with your computer.

Access the media feature by clicking on the Client tab on the Working Data Box. To begin recording a reading, click on the Record Reading button that is located bottom center on the client menu. This brings up the small Record Options task menu (you may not see it and if you don't, it might be hiding behind one of the other open windows on your screen).

If you are recording audio only, you will use the top two buttons on the recorder. If you are recording both audio and video, you will use the lower three buttons on the Record Options menu.

To do an audio recording:
-Click on the Open Recorder button to open the voice recorder menu.
-Once you see the Open Recorder menu, I recommend that you also check out the settings for the microphone volume by clicking on the Audio Configuration button.
- When you are ready to begin recording your reading, click on the Record button.
-When you are finished recording the reading, just close the Voice Recorder Menu. The file is automatically saved as shown on the Voice Recorder menu.
-If you would like to copy the file to CD, use the Copy to CD button located on the Record Options window. The files are recorded in MP3 format.