Installing Windows Media Player 1.2 SkinsCESD|200140Applies To
OverviewWindows Media Player version 1.2 for the Handheld PC allows the end user to customise the user interface of the main Windows Media Player window through the use of specially written skin files. This article demonstrates how to install custom skin files onto the Handheld PC using a Manual installation, or Host / Cabinet installation system. More InfoA Windows Media Player 1.2 skin is comprised of a collection of inter-linked image and script files which combine to produce the customised visual experience. As the skin files are drawn as uncompressed BitMap files, file sizes will vary depending on the complexity and number of the elements, screen resolution of the target Handheld PC device and optimisations carried out on the skin components at the time of creation. Ultimately skin files may be relatively large and if possible installed into external storage memory, such as a CF card rather than into internal RAM. How-to GuideIf your skin file is wrapped in a Host installer you should consult CESD-S-0046 or if it is wrapped in a Cabinet installer, you should consult CESD-S-0047 for instructions on installing programs onto your Handheld PC observing the general guidelines set out below. In the case of skin files distributed as a manual installation packages such as those skins designed by HPC:Factor. You should follow the steps outlined below. Download the skin package to your PC or Handheld PC and inflate the contents (Decompression software may be required) Skin files make use of the same standard set of file names for the graphical elements that make up the components of the skin. As a result of the standard file naming conventions you cannot store all your skin files on one directory within your Handheld PC's memory. You should create sub-folders to contain all of the constituent parts of every skin you plan to install on your device. For example:
When you have copied your required skin files into the filing system of your Handheld PC, launch Windows Media Player 1.2. Tap on the Skin Chooser button (highlighted above) to open the Skin Chooser dialogue. Windows Media Player will automatically scan the internal RAM and any storage cards present in the system for any available skin files. Once the scan is complete you can use the back and forward buttons in the Skin Chooser to navigate between previews of all available skin's detected on the H/PC. When you have found the skin file you would like to use simply tap OK to apply it to the main player interface. See AlsoCESD-S-0079 - Installing Windows Media Player 1.2 |