Using Enhanced Features in Journal

There are two levels of functionality with regards to Adding Media to your Journal:

• Basic Features - By simply signing up for RCN Journal you will be able to upload media files such as pictures, videos and audios, by browsing to the file location. There are no plugins or upgrades required.
• Enhanced Features - These features require the download of a RCN Journal ActiveX Control, Microsoft DirectX 9 and a Windows Audio/Video Encoders (Codecs). You cannot operate the Enhanced Features without these items.

Enhanced Features include:

• Record video in-page.
• Record audio in-page.
• Snap a photo with webcam.
• Drag and Drop media, including up to 100 photos at one time

Upon registering and creating your first Journal, you will be prompted for the RCN Journal ActiveX Control (if you have a PC).

If this component is not installed, you will be guided through the installation steps. After the installation is complete, you will return to your home page. If you choose to skip this step, you can still use Journal and accept the Active X controls when you want to access the enhanced features.

Once the RCN Journal ActiveX Control is installed, it will do the following whenever you try to access Drag and Drop or webcam recording features:

• Enable Drag and Drop capability within Journal for supported browsers.
• Notify you if your Computer has the proper Microsoft Windows Direct X and Audio/Video Encoder.

See also: Supported Media, Journal Registration, Creating a Journal, Supported Browsers.