Pimsleur Method Audio Download Instructions:
Enjoy the benefits of "instant access" with our audio download products. Why wait for your CDs to be shipped, when you can listen right now and pay no shipping charges? Our downloadable audio programs use the highest quality 32 kb/second encoding, for superb stereo sound reproduction. The files are in Windows Media Audio (wma) format for exceptional sound plus copyright protection. Downloadable audio allows you:
Once you place your order, you will be taken directly to the download page where you can download all of the tracks associated with that title. You will also receive a username and password which installs a license on your computer. The license allows you to do all of the following:
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Play the program an unlimited number of times on your computer
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Burn each lesson up to 2 times onto audio CDs that you can play in your car, CD player, etc
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Burn backup data CDs to protect against loss
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Transfer (synchronize) the program to up to 2 portable media devices (mp3 player, etc). Your portable device must be compatible with Windows Media files (most MP3 players are Windows Media compatibl unless they are designed for subscription plans such as iPod or Zune).
Our audio downloads are now compatible with Macintosh computers. The license is for the original purchaser only and does not allow you to copy or transfer the audio files to anyone else.
Easy Download Instructions:
The download process is fast and easy. Simply add the product or products that you want to purchase to your shopping cart. After you have completed your purchase, please follow these instructions:
- Download - After you purchase the download product, you will be taken directly to a download page. Click on the download button to download your purchased program to your computer. (Your email receipt will also have the download link in case you need to download it again.) When the "File Download" screen appears, select "Save" and save the file to a place on your computer that you will remember. All of the audio tracks are included in a zip file.
- Extract - Once you have downloaded the file, you will need to extract all of the files out of the zip file. You can unzip (extract) the files using Windows. To extract the files using Windows XP, right-click on the zip file, select "open with" then select "compressed (zip) files." Now, select "extract all files" in the blue menu area to the left. This will launch the Windows extraction wizard. Be sure you select a location that you can remember as the destination for the extracted (unzipped) files. To extract the files using Windows Vista, right-click on the zip file and select "extract all files."
- Authenticate - Next you will need to activate your audio files on your computer. Simply navigate to the folder that contains your extracted files, select an audio track and click "play" in the menu to the left. This activates your files. You may be prompted to enter your password (from your email receipt) for verification. Please enter the password exactly as it appears in your receipt. Or, you can copy and paste using ctrl C (copy) and ctrl V (paste). You only have to do this once; after that, the license is permanently stored on your computer.
- Enjoy - You can now play the files on your computer, burn audio CDs, or sync the files to a compatible portable device. We recommend that you use Windows Media Player to enjoy your media files.
For more information, check out our Download FAQ.
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