HELP: USING REALONE ® AUDIO
Advice about downloading and using the RealOne Audio program.
About RealOne (formerly RealPlayer)

This is one of the most widely used browser "helper" programs and, if you use the basic version (it's all you need), it's free. 
Resources required for Windows systems 
For other operating systems, click here and select your operating system.
  • Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4 or later or Windows XP
  • Sound card and speakers
  • 233 Mhz processor with 64 Mb of RAM
  • Modem 28.8 Kbps or faster
  • Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later
Downloading and Installing RealOne Audio

To download RealOne Audio Basic (the free version) click here.

You'll be asked a few questions and can say "No" to getting email.

You'll find a link for installation instructions on the Download page.

To test your program (and get an immediate reward for your work) listen to Barbra Streisand's beautiful rendition of Avinu Malkeinu. When the page for her Higher Ground CD displays, just click on the Listen icon
Using RealOne Audio

When you start RealOne Audio you'll see a display with buttons for stopping and pausing, replaying, and moving ahead or back by sliding the small bar. The program takes about 20 seconds to load, display a console with controls for the music, and build a buffer of digitized sound to reduce the chance of pauses. Even with a fast dialup modem (56 Kb) there will be times when network congestion will leave the program without data. It will then pause to rebuild the buffer and continue. Those with a high speed connection should enjoy smooth listening.

You can minimize this display and move on to other pages and the sound will continue. To stop it, close the RealOne window or click on the Stop button.

If a selection doesn't play you may need to change the setup of your Netscape, Internet Explorer or AOL browser. Files with extensions .ra, .rm and .ram should be associated with the RealPlayer program. If you have a problem ask your ISP's (Internet Service Provider's) support staff for help.

03/02/2003

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