Getting Started

QuickTime Player Installation Help

1. Download the QuickTime Player from the Apple Computer web site.
• QuickTime Web Installer will automatically download and begin the Web installation process.
  • Follow instructions on the screen, clicking next at the bottom of each instructional screen.
  • Agree to the license instructions to continue the installation.
  • Click Browse to select the directory to install QuickTime Player.
  • Choose the Installation Type:

    Minimum

    Installs the QuickTime Player, Web browser Plug-in, and essential QuickTime system software including MP3, VR and Flash. Approximate download size: 4.3 MB

    Full

    Installs the Minimum package, PictureViewer, authoring support, DV support, and media exporters. Approximate download size: 7.2 MB

    Custom

    Allows you to customize QuickTime by installing only the components you choose, Options include: QuickTime for Java, QuickDraw 3D, and QuickTime diagnostics.
    

  • Select the Program Folder.
    • The setup program automatically creates a folder called QuickTime to install program icons. You can type a new folder name or select an existing folder from the list. Once you have made your selections, click Next.
  • Select the QuickTime Plugin Options.
    • The setup program installs the QuickTime plug-in into the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator or Communicator plug-in folder. To locate additional browser plug-ins folders, click Browse. Once you have made your selections, click Next.
  • Enter Registration information.
    • If you do not have a QuickTime Pro registration number, click Next without entering any information.
    • If you have a QuickTime Pro registration number, enter the name and number, then click Next.
• When you are ready to install the QuickTime software, click Continue.

  Note

  Depending on the type of installation you have selected and the speed of your Internet connection, it may take as long as 105 minutes to download all files.

  Tip

  If you cancel the file download or lose connection during the download process, all files that were able to be downloaded will be automatically saved. Once you begin the installation again, the remaining files will be downloaded.
  

• Follow instructions in the QuickTime Setup Assistant to set up the:
  • Connection speed
  • Plug-in settings
  • File type associations.
• QuickTime will notify you when it is done and give the choice:
  • To review the QuickTime README file, select its checkbox.
  • To view a sample movie using QuickTime Player, select its checkbox.
• When you have completed your selections, click Close.
2. Open the QuickTime Player and play a sample movie to verify the installation.