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Xdrive Shows - Frequently Asked Questions

	What is Xdrive Shows?
	What do I need to use Xdrive Shows?
	What types of files can I use?
	How do I create a show?
	How do I add photos and music to my show?
	What is a transition and how do I change it?
	How do I preview my show?
	How do I share my show with my friends and family?
	Can I access my Xdrive Shows photos via the web browser on my phone?
	What's the orange icon I see when I pick up an Xdrive Show?

What is Xdrive Shows?
Xdrive Shows is an easy and fun way for Xdrive users to create custom photo and music shows to share with friends and family. Xdrive Shows allows you to arrange photos, music and insert a transition effect for the show. When finished, send the show to anybody on your Xdrive contact list. They’ll receive an e-mail to view the show that you have created for them. If given permission, they can even send the show to other friends and family!

Your show recipient does not need an Xdrive account to view the show, but they will need an Xdrive account to forward the show to others.

What do I need to use Xdrive Shows?
All you need is an Xdrive account and your favorite web browser supporting Flash version 9 or later. This includes Internet Explorer 6 and 7, Firefox, Netscape and Safari (on Mac OS X). Getting Flash is easy, just visit Adobe.

What types of files can I use?
While you can upload various file formats into your Xdrive account, Xdrive Shows will only work with photos and music. Photos used in Xdrive Shows must be in JPEG, GIF or PNG format. Music used in Xdrive Shows must be MP3 files.

Important! Remember, you have agreed to only upload content that you have created or have permission to upload (review terms here). By using Xdrive Shows, you also agree to use only content that you created or that you have permission to use for the purpose of creating and sharing shows. This means that you must have the rights to combine content, such as music with photos, and the rights to share the combined content with others. By using Xdrive Shows, you agree that if you lack the rights or are unsure about whether you have these rights, with respect to particular content, you will not use that content in Xdrive Shows. In a situation which contains any doubt of proper rights you will only use your own original content instead.

How do I create a show?
To create a show, simply drag and drop photos from your Xdrive account onto the Timeline, add a transition effect and any MP3 music file to finish your show. When finished, add a label to your show and save.

How do I add photos and music to my show?
To add a photo to your show, drag and drop any allowed photo type in your Xdrive account on to the Timeline. You can change the order the photos appear in by dragging them to a different order in the Timeline. To add music, select any MP3 music file from your Xdrive account and place in the Sound Track area of the screen.

What is a transition and how do I change it?
A transition is an effect that moves you from one picture to the next in the show. Play with the different transitions effects and choose one that fits your show. To change the effect, select the transition drop down menu and choose the transition you wish to use. You can also change the interval for how long each picture appears. Pictures will display for the number of seconds you wish for each picture to appear. Total time for your show is based on this time; the number of seconds you wish your image to appear is also the time it takes the image to transition in as well as out. For example the number of second you enter is 3; this means for each image you will have 9 seconds of screen time: 3 seconds to transition in, 3 seconds for the image in full view and then 3 seconds to transition out.

How do I preview my show?
To preview your show select the “play” button next to the Sound Track options. Also by clicking on your show you may select one of the menu options named “play” to view your show.

How do I share my show with my friends and family?
To share a show, drag the show you just created to the individual contact or group found within your Xdrive contact list. Before sending your show to a contact or group, you will have an opportunity to add a custom subject line and message. When finished, select Share. At this time, you will not be able to add new contacts within the Xdrive Shows section; new contacts need to be added in the Contacts section of Xdrive.
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Can I access my Xdrive Shows photos via the web browser on my phone?
No, Xdrive Shows can not be accessed (at this time) by a web browser on a phone.

What's the orange icon I see when I pick up an Xdrive Show?
The orange icon means there is a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed available for a show. RSS is an exciting way to stay connected with your friends and family. You can subscribe to any Xdrive Show shared with you by your friends and family. You can enjoy an Xdrive Show through any application that supports RSS 2.0, including the latest versions of your favorite web browser(s). Please note that RSS will not automatically work with Internet Explorer 6, Firefox 1.x, Netscape 7.x or Safari 1.x. You can read more about RSS and find an RSS Reader for your operating system.