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After pressing "go to", you don't have to type "www." or ".com" when entering a web address, these are filled in automatically for most sites. When writing to a fellow WebTVer, you don't have to type the "@webtv.net" To change background music, (if you have an old Classic, and the plus keyboard), press "view" twice? You can LEAVE an e-mail while composing one; it will be stored in memory. This includes "send" emails. In most pop-up menu's; type the letter or word you want to go to instead of scrolling with the arrow keys. "Cmd + M" :moves tv window or press "enter" on remote. "Cmd + scroll up/scroll down" goes to the top/bottom of the page. "Cmd + ctrl" displays most Web address' of the link that the yellow cursor box is currently on. Upon going to "mail", to write, just press "send". After writing a message, press "send". For ALL discussion groups, press "goto", then "cmd +delete". Finally, type "news: " and press "return". In "mail" and text-fields, to move around within your message, type "Cmd" + down/up arrow" and "Cmd + left/right arrow". Cmd +G : in "copy & paste", goes to next instance of that specified in "find". Cmd +"delete" key erases entire line in text prompt. Cmd + P : prints screen Cmd + W : open/closes tv window Cmd + R : reloads for the current page screen information. Reload can also be accessed with the "options" key on the cordless keyboard, or "options" "button" on a PM remote control. (On the wired keyboard, use the "flag" or "windows" key in place of the CMD. Cmd + R and hold for 6-20 seconds : super-reloads EVEN MORE TIPS: ------------------------- 1) Use the "Tab" key to go directly to the very next link on any page. 2) Hold CMD and R together for 6-20 seconds for super-reload. This often works when regular reload will not........Especially good for those "grey" or blank pages that don't work with one or more of the regular reloads......... 3) Use "send" to save a post to e-mail rather than using "save" to favorites. The post will disappear from your favorites when it expires from the board....... 4) save a folder within a folder to make your own F-key saver. One or more folders hold all the favorite sites, and another folder holds up to 32 other folders which each then can be assigned their own F-key shortcut. That means you can folders within folders within folders........all on one or more F-keys.....You must keep the original saved folder with its' favorites for this to work. 5) If WebTV unit freezes, try pushing on "find", "info', and "goto" buttons in very rapid succession continuosly for about 5-10 seconds. Do this before resorting to the manual 'reset' of unit which always works for most glitches etc. (unplug unit, wait 60 seconds, plug back in, and power up again). 6) "alt" key and "space" bar together will add spaces in places where the regular space bar will not......... 7) The WebTV toll free number has letters and numbers in 1-800-GOWEBTV. The correct number is 1-800-468-3288. If you mistake the O for 0, you will get a porno company. 8) no need to usually click on a separate box or button when you have box for a URL. Just click on the URL itself. For instance; in the goto box, type in a URL, and press "return", rather than on the 'go to page' button........The "GO" button on the remote will not work for this; it just brings up your onscreen keyboard. 9) TV fanatic? If you use a Plus, then goto TV home, and press "recent". You will see all the TV stations you have been to, and can move from one to the other at will. This is like a fast scan of channels...... 10) The little 'red' dot or little red rectangle at the bottom of the screen in the title/status bar, means you have the 'caps lock' key depressed or on........ 11) ALWAYS unplug the WebTV unit power cord first before making any connections or disconnections to the unit. (including just fiddling with the wires or cords). WebTV chips are sooooooo very sensitive to stray voltages and static electricity, that they often burn out when making connections while the power is plugged into the WebTV unit......Many people know this by having to replace their units after not adhering to this warning....... 12) Be sure to have your TV adjusted correctly to avoid screen burn-in. This usually means lowering your "contrast", "picture", and "brightness" settings. The problem of burn-in is caused by the brightly contrasted and non-moving images on the screen for long periods of time as in exceeding 10 minutes. 13) Getting cut off while writing long e-mails? This is WebTV's timeout feature. About every 7-9 minutes, just be sure to press "goto" and hit return, and then on "continue"...... 14) While a midi is playing, you may push "options", and you will see a control panel that lets you "pause", "stop", "rewind/start" the midi. 15) Use 'GoTo' and click on 'show current' to get the URL of the page you are on. This allows you C/C/P the URL. You can also get most shorter URLs by using the "info" key. 16) Have a Plus? Want to connect directly to the Web rather than first seeing the TV Home? GoTo TV Home, click on 'settings', then click on 'dialing', then click on 'Power button', and then check the box, and click on 'done'. 17) Whenever you're in need of help on a subject concerning WebTV things, go to the area in question, and click on "help" in the left sidebar........ Be Good, Be Safe, Be Prepared........... And Web On....... the Keeper This page is dedicated to blackhawke (Vortex keeper) who thought up all these great ideas and posted them in a news group! Link VORTEX: http://www.angelfire.com/mt/jdhardball/vortex.html Other NewsGroups: http://www.angelfire.com/mt/jdhardball/posts.html Clocks and more Clocks: http://www.angelfire.com/mt/jdhardball/clocks.html OTHER PAGES AT ZAPPERS ZAPPER STORIES PAGES THAT MAKE YOU FEEL HAPPY OROGINAL POETRY |
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