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General | Purchasing MP3 Downloads | Earning ICLE Certificate Program or MCLE Credits | Using MP3s | Troubleshooting MP3 Downloads

General

Purchasing MP3 Downloads

Earning ICLE Certificate Program or MCLE Credits

Using MP3s

Troubleshooting MP3 Downloads

Need more help? Contact ICLE at icle@umich.edu or call toll free 877-229-4350 Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm.


General

What is an MP3 Download?
An MP3 (MPEG, Audio Layer 3) is an audio file format (.mp3) used widely across all computing platforms (Windows/Mac/Unix/Linux). MP3 files are easily transferable online by offering dramatically lower file sizes, though still offering near CD-quality sound.

ICLE offers MP3 downloads as a convenient way to listen to ICLE‘s seminars on the go. MP3 downloads allow you to listen to a seminar topic by topic on any MP3 player, such as an iPOD or Dell DJ, or using desktop applications, like Windows Media Player or RealPlayer.

Access to MP3 Downloads for ICLE Partners
Access to MP3 downloads is available to ICLE Partners as part of the Partnership. To access MP3 downloads go to the Partnership area on the ICLE web site and click on Webcasts and MP3 Downloads. You may use either the search or browse function to locate the seminar or individual section of the seminar that you would like to listen to. When you have located the seminar right click on the MP3 Download link. Select Open if you want to listen to the MP3 immediately, select Save target as to listen to it later on your computer or MP3 player. If you select Save target as you will be prompted to select a location to save the file, once you have selected the location click Save and the file download will begin. Click here for more information on unzipping MP3 downloads.

Who Can Access MP3 Downloads?
Any individual, including in-state and out-of-state attorneys and non-attorneys, can puchase MP3 downloads of a seminar .

How Long Do I Have to Download an MP3 File?
You have 90 days from the date of purchase to download your MP3 to your desktop or MP3 player. After 90 days, the link to the download files will be removed from your My ICLE page. Keep in mind that, if you purchase an MP3 download before the date of the seminar, you will receive 90-day access as soon as it becomes available (within three weeks after the live event).

Do I Get Seminar Materials if I Purchase an MP3 Download?
No. MP3 downloads include only the audio of the seminar.

I Purchased an MP3 Download, How Do I Find it?
You can access your MP3 downloads by using your user name and password to log into ICLE‘s website and clicking on the title of the seminar under the MP3s you‘ve purchased section on the My ICLE page.

If you do not know your user name and password, call us at 877-229-4350 Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm.


Purchasing MP3 Downloads

How Can I Purchase an MP3 Download?
You can browse our collection of MP3 downloads any time from any place on our web site by hovering your cursor over the Seminars tab at the top of our web page.

To browse MP3 downloads:

  1. Hover your cursor over the Seminar tab then click Seminars and Seminar Products in the brown bar to view a list of our MP3 downloads.
  2. Once you click on Seminars and Seminar Products you will be able to search and browse for products within a practice area by using the dropdown list on the right side of the page.

Can I Extend My Access to an MP3 Download?
If you need to extend your access to an MP3 download, call ICLE for assistance at 877-229-4350 Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm.

Can I Cancel My MP3 Download Purchase?
No. We will not issue refunds for MP3 downloads.

My MP3 Won‘t Play on My Computer, Can I Have a Refund?
No. We will not issue refunds for MP3 downloads.

Can I Share My MP3 With Other Attorneys in My Firm?
No. MP3 downloads are sold for individual use only.


Earning ICLE Certificate Program or MCLE Credits

Do MP3 Downloads Qualify for ICLE Certificate Program Credit?
No. You cannot receive credit for ICLE‘s certificate program for listening to an MP3 download.

Do MP3 Downloads Qualify for MCLE Credit?
It is unlikely that our MP3 downloads will qualify for MCLE credit in your state. Check with your state for details.


Using MP3 Downloads

What Are the Minimum System Requirements for Using MP3 Downloads?

  • Windows Operating System (98, ME, NT, 2000, XP): Pentium 133 MHz* or greater; 32MB of RAM; basic sound card (or integrated sound)
  • Macintosh Operating System (OS 7.5, 8, 9, X): PowerPC* or greater; 32MB of RAM; basic sound card (or integrated sound)
  • MP3 computer software: Windows Media Player, Real Player, QuickTime, WinAmp or equivalent software

*Lower speeds are possible, but you may sacrifice sound quality.

Given their growing popularity, MP3s are playable by a variety of different programs; in fact, most computers already have software that will play them. Common software that plays MP3s is Windows Media Player (available on all Windows operating systems), Real Player (PC/Mac) and QuickTime (PC/Mac), for example. Standalone MP3 player software is also available; WinAmp for example is a very popular (and free) option.

You may also play MP3s on a standalone MP3 player, such as an iPod or Dell DJ. Few cell phones also have the capability. Please see the links below or consult the manufacturer’s documentation for any further information and assistance.

Downloads for MP3 Player Software
Download QuickTime
Download RealPlayer Basic
Download WinAmp
Download Windows Media Player

Support for MP3 Player Software
For QuickTime
For RealPlayer
For WinAmp
For Windows Media Player

Support for Standalone MP3 Players
For iPod

How Do I Download an MP3 File?

  • From the MP3 downloads you‘ve purchased area of the MyICLE page, click on the title of the MP3 you want to download. This will take you to an MP3 Downloads page.
  • Right click on the file you want to download.
  • Click on Save Target As (IE) or Click on Save Link As (Netscape).
  • Be sure to note the file name and the name of the folder and drive in which you save it.
  • ICLE offers one zipped file of the entire seminar or individual files for each topic. Because the zipped file contains all the topics for the seminar, it will be considerably larger and take longer to download than an individual topic. If you have a slower internet connection, you might consider downloading the topics individually. Mac users should also be aware that zipped files require special software to unzip. Consider downloading the topics individually to avoid needing to download the software required to unzip a .zip file on a Mac.

How Do I Unzip My MP3 Files?

Using Windows XP

The built-in extraction utility seen below may not be available in all versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Please use extraction software such as WinZip if this feature is not available on your computer.

After you have downloaded the .zip file containing the mp3(s), simply double-click the file. A window similar to the one below will pop-up; from here simply go to File>Extract All (as shown). This will start the built-in extraction utility.

After choosing ‘Extract All’ (as shown above) an introductory screen will pop-up; simply click ‘Next’ and a screen similar to the one shown below will open. Navigate to a location that you wish to have the file(s) extracted to, or simply leave the default path. Once the location has been decided, click ‘Next’ to complete the extraction process.

Using WinZip

If you encounter problems while downloading or installing WinZip, please visit http://www.winzip.com/xsupport.htm for further help.

If during the installation of WinZip you chose to associate .zip files with WinZip, you can simply double-click the .zip file and WinZip will automatically open. Otherwise, open WinZip and click the ‘Open’ icon to navigate to the location of the .zip file that was downloaded. Upon selecting the .zip file, you will see a screen similar to the one shown below.

Once the .zip archive has been opened in WinZip, simply click the ’Extract’ icon. A screen similar to the one below will pop-up; navigate to a location that you wish to have the file(s) extracted to, or simply leave the default path. After you have decided on the location, click the ’Extract’ button to complete the extraction process.

Note: WinZip generally defaults to the My Documents folder; if you wish to extract the files to a different location, make sure you note where the files are being extracted to!

Can I Put MP3s on CDs?
Yes, these (and any other) MP3s can be burned to blank CDs to be listened to in CD players. This requires a CD drive (“burner”) capable of recording and the accompanying software. While recording a CD nowadays is usually as easy as simply dragging and dropping files, please refer to the recording software’s manual for any further help on burning a CD. To listen to an MP3 on a CD, your CD player needs to be able to read MP3 files.

I Have a Mac, Can I Listen to MP3s?
Of course! Much like in a Windows Operating System environment, a variety of software should be available to play MP3s. Examples of software known to play MP3s are Real Player and/or QuickTime.

Please Note: MP3s downloaded from the ICLE website will often come packaged together in a ZIP archive (.zip). While .zip files are common in Windows environments, the same is not entirely true for Mac users. While newer versions of the Mac OS offer support for opening and extracting .zip files, additional software such as UnZip or Zipit may be required to extract the MP3 files from the .zip file. Please refer to the links below for additional information.



Troubleshooting MP3 Downloads

The MP3 Appears to be Playing But I Hear No Sound.

  • Please ensure that your speakers/headphones are connected properly and powered on.
  • Verify that the computer’s sound card is properly installed and receiving the connection from the speakers/headphones.
  • Verify that the computer’s Volume Control (found in the System Tray/Clock area) is not muted and/or turned down .

The MP3 Will Not Play.
An MP3 not playing is often the result of no sound card being present, or the sound card not being properly installed. To a lesser degree, an MP3 not playing could also be a result of no playback software being installed; although depending on what operating system the computer is running there should be some software that is included with the operating system which can play MP3s (Windows Media Player on Microsoft Operating Systems, for example).

The MP3 Skips a Lot When Playing.
This generally happens because the computer does not have enough resources available to play the MP3 correctly. This normally only happens on old computer systems, so it could be a sign of bigger problems on newer systems. Check that no resource-intensive software is currently running and restart the system if necessary.

Additional help:
Try the Windows Media Player help pages or the RealPlayer help pages which provide detailed information.