PC System Requirements
(Minimum requirements for each)

• 128MB RAM
• Pentium II 266MHz
• Microsoft Windows 98
• Internet Explorer 5

PC Hardware Requirements:

• 128MB RAM
• Pentium II or better CPU 266MHz or better CPU clock speed
• Accelerated Graphics card, with at least 2MB of memory

(This is for “high” bit rate video, lower rates require less CPU frequency)

PC Software Requirements:

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Vista

Browsers:

• Internet Explorer 5 or better
• Mozilla 1.0 or better
• Firefox 1.0 or better
• Opera 7.0 or better

(May work in other browsers, however these are untested)

Browser Extensions:

An Active X enabled browser, or Sun Java 1.3.0 (or better), or Microsoft Java

Macintosh System Requirements

• 192MB RAM
• G3 350MHz
• OS X Version 10.2.7
• Safari Version 1.2.4

Mac Hardware Requirements:

• 192MB RAM
• G3 or better CPU
• 350MHz or better CPU clock speed
• Accelerated Graphics card, with at least 10MB of memory

Mac Software Requirements:

Operating System: OSX version 10.2.7 or better (with all current patches)

Browsers:

• Safari version 1.2.4 or better (fully patched)
• Mozilla and IE are not always supported, as they lack javascript to java connectors.

Browser Extensions:

Any Sun Java except un-patched 10.3.9.

Please note: Not compatible with Intel-based Macs at this time (In development)

How do I determine if my system fulfills the requirements?
PC Compatible
Click “Start” then “Run” then type “dxdiag” and hit enter. You may be prompted with a Microsoft WHQL prompt, select an option, and you’ll be given a report that includes the Windows version, Service Pack Level, Processor speed and system RAM.
To determine the amount of RAM on your video card, click the “Display” Tab reports information on the video card installed on your system. If your system is displaying jerky or “stuttery” video and it comfortably fulfils the minimum hardware requirements, we recommend rebooting the machine if it has been operating for an extended period of time, or if many applications have been used since it was last rebooted.

Apple Macintosh
Click on the Apple symbol on the top left hand corner of the screen, and select “About This Mac”. This will provide information about the amount of system RAM, the CPU type and speed of CPU. To obtain information about the graphics memory available on the computer, Click on the “More info” button, and select the “PCI/AGP cards” in the left hand list box. The amount of VRAM (Video RAM) is reported in the bottom right hand window pane.

Linux (In development)
Start up a terminal prompt, type in “dmesg” and hit enter. Depending on the flavor of linux this should report all the required pieces of information.

How do I know what software version I am using?
PC Compatible Operating System

• Click “Start” then “Settings” then “Control Panel” and then double click “System”. This will report the operating system and service pack level.

Apple Macintosh Operating System

• Click on the Apple symbol on the top left hand corner of the screen, and select “About This Mac”. This will report the operating system version.

Linux Operating System (still in testing)

• Start up a terminal session and type “dmesg | head”. The first couple of lines will report the linux kernal version number and operating system details.

Browsers:

• Internet Explorer: Start Internet Explorer, and click on “Help” in the Menu, followed by “About”.
• Firefox: Start Firefox and click “Help” then “About Mozilla Firefox”.
• Opera: Start Opera and click “Help” then “About Opera”.

How do I update my software?
Follow the links to update software on your computer.

Browser Updates:

• Internet Explorer: Navigate to the following URL in your favorite browser
  www.windowsupdate.com and follow the instructions provided.
• Mozilla Browser: Navigate to the following URL in your favorite browser
  www.mozilla.com and follow the instructions provided.
• Firefox Browser: Navigate to the following URL in your favorite browser
  www.mozilla.com and follow the instructions provided.
• Opera Browser: Navigate to the following URL in your favorite browser
  www.opera.com and follow the instructions provided.
• Safari Browser: Click on the Apple symbol on the top left hand corner of the screen,
  and select “About This Mac”. Click on the “Software Update” button.

Java Updates:

• To update on your machine, navigate to www.java.com in your favorite browser and follow the instructions.

What are the different connection rates, and how fast does my internet connection have to be to view them without buffering the Vividas video?
In general there are (up to) 5 different bandwidth rates provided by Vividas. NOTE: each site may not have all rates published.

Bandwidths for different connection types

• Low ~ approx 220kbps and is suitable for a 256k (download) DSL connection to the Internet.
• Medium ~ approx 440kbps and is suitable for a 512k (download) DSL connection to the Internet.
• High ~ approx 740kbps and is suitable for 1500k+ (download) DSL or DOCSIS cable modem connection to the Internet.
• Super ~ approx 900kbps and is suitable for 1500k+ (download) DSL or DOCSIS cable modem connection to the Internet.

Why doesn’t the video play at all?
Please check System Requirements for more information.

Pop-ups must be enabled in order to view the movie stream. If nothing happens when you click on your selected resolution, please confirm that pop-ups are enabled for your browser. If you use an add-on toolbar such as the Yahoo toolbar, please confirm those pop-up settings as well.

If your computer meets these requirements, there may have been a problem with the browser. Please close all instances of your Web browser (all browser windows currently open), and then relaunch your Web browser, and access the video again. If this does not resolve the problem, please reboot your computer, and with no other software running, launch your Web browser and access the video. If this still does not resolve your problem, please contact Customer Care for assistance: (800) 654-5126 (United States) or (760) 431-7695 (International).

Why is the video pausing (buffering)?
Buffering can occur for the following reasons:

• The connection speed you chose (Super, High, Medium or Low) is faster than your actual internet connection
• You have other programs accessing the internet
• You have a wireless connection that is slowing the data rate
• Your connection is being slowed during a peak internet usage time

From the video simply…

1. Press ESC.
2. Close any other programs accessing the internet.
3. Select a lower connection speed.
4. Continue viewing the video.

Why can’t I hear anything?
First check that your speakers are connected, turned on and the volume is up. Next check your headset, if you have one plugged into your computer. If you still don’t hear anything then you may not have a soundcard in your computer.

My browser quits unexpectedly when launching the video
Please restart all instances of your browser and try again. If that does not resolve the issue, you may need to update your internet browser. Click on the name of your internet browser below to download the latest updates.

Browsers:

• Internet Explorer
• Mozilla Firefox
• Opera
• Safari - Click on the Apple symbol on the top left hand corner of the screen, and select “About This Mac”. Click on the "Software Update" button.

If the video still doesn’t play, please review System Requirements.

Please note: Not compatible with Intel-based Macs at this time (In development)

My computer says I’m using the wrong version of Java. Why and what should I do?
This is usually because your computer has more than one version of Java installed and doesn’t know which version to use. To fix this you need to disable the Sun version of Java in your Internet Explorer browser. To do this, go to Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Uncheck all the boxes under Java (Sun) “Use JRE (your version number)”. There is no need to restart your computer, but you will need to close all instances of your browser.

What browser extension software is required to watch Vividas Video?
The Vividas player runs on almost all Windows based PCs in this world, and mostly using the Java technology, as the way to launch the video. Where Java is not installed, ActiveX is used.

The main software combinations are:

• Windows(>2000) + Internet Explorer (>5.5) requires Sun Java (>1.4), Microsoft Java (latest) or ActiveX Install
• Windows(>2000) + Firefox(>1.0) requires Sun Java(>1.4)
• Mac(>1.3) + Safari(> 1.2.4) requires Sun Java (installed by default)
• Mac(>1.3) + Firefox(>1.5) requires Sun Java (installed by default)

When I watch the movie, I get the message “Failed content check” (PC) or “Unable to play video from this location” (Mac)?
The Vividas player communicates with a server via http, and authenticates your playback. For this reason, all communication from the Web browser must be permitted. Blocking any of this traffic (i.e. with a personal firewall) will cause the video to stop playing.

Will my screensaver interfere with the playback of the movie?
To ensure the best quality playback of the movie, please make sure that you disable your screensaver before starting the movie. If your screensaver activates while you are watching the movie, unexpected problems can occur. If your screensaver does activate, you will need to close all instances of Internet Explorer and then restart your Web browser to continue watching the movie.

What is my connection speed?
Your connection speed is determined by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Your connection speed may be affected by a slow wireless connection, other programs accessing the internet, or overall peak internet usage.

What are the Super, High, Medium and Low buttons for?
These buttons allow you to select the video quality based on your internet connection speed. When you select the correct speed, you will be able to view the trailer/video without any buffering (pausing).

• Super - approx 900kbps and is suitable for 1500k+ (download) DSL or DOCSIS cable modem connection to the Internet.
• High - approx 740kbps and is suitable for 1500k+ (download) DSL or DOCSIS cable modem connection to the Internet.
• Medium - approx 440kbps and is suitable for a 512k (download) DSL connection to the Internet.
• Low - approx 220kbps and is suitable for a 256k (download) DSL connection to the Internet.

What happens if my internet cap is exceeded?
Check your ISP contract. You may be charged excess data fees, or your internet connection may slow down. PLEASE NOTE - At any point in the video, you can press ESC, select a different speed and continue watching.

Why can’t I watch a feature length video on my dialup or ISDN connection?
Dialup and ISDN connections aren’t fast enough or reliable enough to handle a feature length video.

How do I pause the video?
Both Mac and PC users may press the SPACE BAR to pause and press the SPACE BAR again to resume play.

How do I stop the video?
Users may press the SPACE BAR to pause or press ESC to leave the video.

Can I skip to chapters?
No.

Why do I have to accept a security prompt?
This will enable you to watch the movie. Accepting the security prompt allows the signed and verified video software to run on your computer.

The security prompt didn’t pop up. Why?
The security prompt may not pop up for a number of reasons...
You will generally be asked to give permission to run the Vividas video player software once or always (depending on type and version of your browser). If you have selected “Always” on a security prompt in the past, then the security prompt won’t appear on subsequent visits and you will go straight to the launch page.

Does the Vividas player get stored on my computer?
Yes. It is very small - only 350 kB. Generally the Vividas player is not installed; it is simply copied to your hard drive for future use.

How do I remove all Vividas software from my computer?
The Vividas player is very small – only 350kb. The Vividas streaming player uses three separate methods of “instantiating” (read running) itself, to get the Vividas video experience. Each method comes with a different removal technique.

Removing the Vividas player, if the Sun JVM (Java Virtual Machine) is the method of executing applets

1. Close all browsers.
2. In Windows Explorer navigate to the folder <%temp%>/.viv and delete it. For example: c:\Documents and Settings\Your Name\Local Settings\Temp\.viv. This removes all the vividas cached files.
3. To remove the certificate (if you’ve clicked “Always”) Click “Start” -> “Settings” -> “Control Panel”. Select the “Java” Control Panel Applet, and the next few clicks depend on which version of the SUN JRE (Java Runtime Environment) you are using.
4. For Sun Java 1.5, Click on the “Security” Tab, click the “Certificates” button, select the certificate “Vividas Europe Limited” and click “Remove”. Confirm your selection.

Removing the Vividas player, if the Microsoft JVM is the method of executing applets

1. Close all the browsers.
2. In Windows Explorer navigate to the folder <%userprofile%>/.viv and delete it. For example: c:\Documents and Settings\YourName\.viv. This removes all the vividas cached files.
3. To remove the certificate (if you've clicked “accept always”)
4. Open up Internet Explorer, click “Tools” -> then “Internet Options”. Select the “Content” tab, click the “Certificates” button, scroll along to the “Trusted Publishers”, select the “Vividas Europe Limited” certificate, and click “Remove”. Accept their warning prompt.

Removing the Vividas player, if ActiveX/OCX is the method of executing applets

1. Close all the browsers.
2. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the “%SystemRoot%/Downloaded Program Files” folder. On most systems it is the “C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files” folder. The “VPlayer Control” objects need to be right-clicked and then “removed” from the folder. All the “VPlayer Control” objects in this folder must be removed in this manner.
3. In Windows Explorer navigate to the folder <%temp%>/.viv and delete it. For example: c:\Documents and Settings\YourName\Local Settings\Temp\.viv. This removes all the vividas cached files.
4. To remove the certificate (if you've clicked “accept always”) Open up internet explorer, click “tools” -> then “internet options”. Select the “Content” tab, click the “certificates” button, scroll along to the “trusted publishers”, select the “vividas europe limited” certificate, and click “Remove”. Accept their warning prompt.

For Macintosh

1. Close all the browsers.
2. Navigate to the home folder, and delete the .viv folder.
3. To remove the certificate; Open a finder window, select “Applications” -> “Utilities” -> “Java” -> settings, then click on the “Security” tab, click the “Certificates” button, select the certificate “Vividas Europe Limited” and click “Remove”. Confirm your selection.