Online Video Learning Opportunity
How To Use The District Phones
Hosted by Angie Kvatch NEC
 elephones are becoming more and more complex devices with loads of features and functionality. But the problem is, not all of us are so technically inclined to take advantage of all these things beyond just making calls and answering the darn thing when it rings. But these NEC phones are incredible, and they represent a critical link in our safety program in our district. So it not only pays to know something about your phones capabilities, but (and at risk of overdramatizing this notion) it may save your life one day.
We've endeavored to make this easy for you, and what can be eaiser than a video. About six minutes long, and packed with information, you can pause and start the video anywhere along the time line. Just move the play head back and forth to replay certain segments. It's easy and fun.
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Video Control Panel |
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| For connections on anything but a high-speed network, like a phone modem. |
This is for DSL or higher-speed networks. Larger video, better audio. |
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| This is for cable modems and high-speed networks (like Mediacom). Download the non-streaming file if you prefer, to keep on your own system. |
Windows Media File for Windows Internet Explorer and operating systems equipped with Windows Media Player. High speed Web access preferred. |
| If you need software to run our movies, a free copy of RealPlayer is available below in the right column. Most PCs with fairly recent operating systems have built-in players for the Windows Media file above. |
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Click here to find a phone number or e-mail address handle for staff members and colleagues. |
| Above, Gary Olsen provides a little comic relief, and he asks the questions you wish you could ask, like, "What is the most annoying ring tone?" We find out on the video and we teach you how to program it. |
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Instructions For Those Outside of Our School Network (The General Public) |
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 We are now providing a choice of RealPlayer applications for you to download and install on your computer to enable you to view the video and audio files. One is RealPlayer8 and the other is RealOne Player, which is an excellent player with many new features. It's easy to install, so just  follow the on-screen steps. You will be required to register with Real.com, but these are free software applications (there are versions you can pay for if you choose, but they are not necessary for basic viewing and listening).
Which Player is Best for Me?
 Of the two types of free players available, RealPlayer 8 is the traditional player that is free and will work beautifully to access Web based multimedia files from our site. There is also a new player available, which is also free, called RealONE. Either player will probably work for your operating system. If your system is older (Windows 95, NT), however, you may want to use the RealPlayer 8 software. If you are running a newer, faster system like Windows 98, ME, XP, or 2000, go for the RealOne player.
Macintosh Owners:
 You can get a RealPlayer for Macintosh, Visit Real.com to download their free player options. Remember, look for the FREE players. They are sometimes difficult to find on their Web site.
Oh, and one more thing... sometimes when you click on a sound or video file in our Web site with the RealPlayer installed, you get a little commercial window that pops up on your desktop. It's annoying, but a small price to pay for the privilege of having the free RealPlayer on your system. Just click it off, and it will disappear. |
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Instructions For Machines on our School Network (Teachers and Staff) |
| We are recommending (and IT is supporting) RealPlayer8. This is for ALL computers on our network (in all school and administration buildings throughout the District). This includes all Windows 2000 machines. Click here to get the free player from our network server. If you do not have administrative priveleges, please call your building media specialist to help you. |
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