PhotoShow Circle Help Guide

Welcome to PhotoShow Circle, the essential online companion service to PhotoShow Express and PhotoShow Deluxe software. With PhotoShow software, you can easily create amazing musical slideshows from your digital photos and video clips. A slideshow made with PhotoShow software is called a PhotoShow. PhotoShows are different from ordinary slideshows: they feature still photos and live-action video, custom transitions and effects, animated clip art and text, and musical soundtracks.

With PhotoShow Circle, you’ll be able to share your memories on your own PhotoShow Circle web site, and even personalize your site with custom layouts and themes. Using the tools provided, you can view your online PhotoShows and photo albums, arrange them in galleries, and share them with friends and family around the world.

PhotoShow Circle supports only PhotoShows which have been made and shared using PhotoShow Deluxe 4 or PhotoShow Express 4 software. PhotoShows shared using PhotoShow Deluxe 3 or PhotoShow Express 3 (and all previous versions) cannot be uploaded to PhotoShow Circle galleries. To take advantage of all the great features that PhotoShow Circle has to offer, upgrade to PhotoShow Deluxe 4.

Help Sections:

1. PhotoShow Circle Membership
2. Creating a PhotoShow Circle Account
3. Setting Up a PhotoShow Circle Web Site
4. Viewing a PhotoShow Circle Web Site
5. The PhotoShow Player Page
6. Managing Your PhotoShow Circle Web Site
7. PhotoShow Circle Privacy Settings
8. PhotoShow Embedding
9. Account Preferences
10. The Help Guide

PhotoShow Circle Membership

Anyone can create their own PhotoShow Circle account, even if they don't use PhotoShow software. There are two PhotoShow Circle membership levels: basic and premium. Basic membership is free, while premium membership carries a nominal annual fee. One year of complimentary premium PhotoShow Circle membership is included with the purchase of PhotoShow Deluxe 4 software.

Basic membership entitles the account holder to their own PhotoShow Circle web site, where they can manage and showcase their online PhotoShows. However, basic membership has certain limitations: basic PhotoShow Circle members cannot upload shows with more than 24 photos to their web site, nor can they upload PhotoShows featuring video clips. Plus, the PhotoShows on basic members' sites expire after 30 days. Basic members also have fewer custom layout and design options for their web site.

Premium membership entitles the account holder to everything basic membership does, plus extra benefits and features. Premium PhotoShow Circle members are able to share PhotoShows that include up to 400 photos and video clips, and the PhotoShows on premium members' websites do not expire as long as they remain premium members. Premium members also enjoy a wider range of layout and design options to personalize their site.

If you have been using PhotoShow Express 4 software in conjunction with a basic PhotoShow Circle site, then you upgrade to PhotoShow Deluxe 4 (which comes with one year of premium PhotoShow Circle membership), be sure to upgrade your PhotoShow Circle account to premium status. You can do this by signing into your account and clicking the Upgrade link in the top right corner of the page. Enter your new PhotoShow Deluxe 4 license/registration key in the appropriate field to upgrade your Circle account to premium status.

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Creating a PhotoShow Circle Account

Creating a PhotoShow Circle account is quick, easy, and free. In order to create an account, you must have a valid email address. You do not need to own PhotoShow software, and you do not need a credit card.

To create a PhotoShow Circle account, go to the PhotoShow Circle home page and click the Sign Up button. This will take you to the PhotoShow Circle registration page.

On the registration page, fill in the required fields. If you already own PhotoShow Deluxe 4 software, be sure to include your PhotoShow Deluxe 4 license key in the Registration Key field. This will ensure that your new PhotoShow Circle account is set to premium status. After reading the Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy , check the acceptance box and click Sign Up to create your account.

When you create your PhotoShow Circle account, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address you entered on the registration page. The email will contain a verification link, which you must click in order to verify your account. Your PhotoShow Circle registration will not be complete until you have verified your account by clicking this link. Because the link will only be valid for three days, it's best to check your email inbox for the PhotoShow Circle confirmation email shortly after you register, so you can verify your registration and immediately begin enjoying all the benefits of PhotoShow Circle membership.

Note: If you don't see a confirmation email from PhotoShow Circle in your inbox within one day of creating your account, it may have been intercepted by your spam-filtering software. Be sure to check your spam or bulk folder for the confirmation email.

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Setting Up a PhotoShow Circle Web Site

Once you have registered your PhotoShow Circle account and verified your email address, you are ready to create your PhotoShow Circle web site. Your PhotoShow Circle web site is designed to showcase your favorite PhotoShows in galleries. You can create as many galleries as you like, and you have complete control over the layout of your gallery pages, whether shows are displayed publicly or privately, and who has permission to view those shows. You can even control whether other people can link to your PhotoShows, download photos and videos from them, or order them on PhotoShow DVD.

The first time you sign in to PhotoShow Circle after verifying your email address, you will be taken to the PhotoShow Circle site creation page. Here you can follow the prompts to create your custom web site in just three easy steps.

1. Step One – Pick a Theme

   There are many different themes which can be used to enhance the design of a PhotoShow Circle web site. Each theme offers a unique combination of layout, background, and color scheme. To choose a theme for your PhotoShow Circle web site, click on the thumbnail image representing the theme you like best in order to select it, then click Next.

2. Step Two – Personalize Your Site

   On this page you can customize your PhotoShow Circle web site.

   In the Your Name field, type the name you would like to use when sharing online PhotoShows with other people via email invitation.

   In the Site Title field, type the name of your PhotoShow Circle web site. This title will appear at the top of every gallery in your web site.

   In the Web Address field, type the name, word, or phrase you would like to be included in the URL for your PhotoShow Circle web site. It's best to use only lowercase letters. Do not include spaces or punctuation.

   In the Galleries section, check the box next to each PhotoShow gallery that you'd like to include on your web site. You must include at least one gallery. A Favorites gallery is the default selection, but you can add as many galleries as you like. Later, you will fill these galleries with PhotoShows, and arrange the shows as you see fit.

   You can create a new gallery by checking the Custom box and typing the name for your custom gallery into the text field provided.

   When you finish personalizing your PhotoShow Circle web site, click Next. To return to the previous page, click Back.

3. Step Three – Add PhotoShows

   Now you’re ready to showcase PhotoShows on your website. You can do this in three ways: by using PhotoShow Express 4 or PhotoShow Deluxe 4 software to create PhotoShows and upload them to PhotoShow Circle; by receiving PhotoShows that have been sent to you by friends and family via PhotoShow Circle; or by linking to shows on other people's PhotoShow Circle web sites.

   To complete the PhotoShow Circle web site creation process, click Finish. To return to a previous page, click Back.

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Viewing a PhotoShow Circle Web Site

You can view your PhotoShow Circle web site by entering the site's URL (i.e., web address) in the address bar of your web browser. This will take you to your PhotoShow Circle main page, where you can view the PhotoShows in your web site's gallery or galleries. The main page is what your friends and family will see when they visit your PhotoShow Circle web site.

To find the web address for your PhotoShow Circle site, sign into your account, then click the My Account link. Click the Profile tab. You will see your site's URL listed under the Web Address heading. If you want to share your PhotoShow Circle site with friends and family, the easiest way is provide them with this URL.

To watch a PhotoShow featured in one of your galleries, click on the PhotoShow's thumbnail image. This will launch the Player Page, where your show will automatically load and begin to play back.

It is now possible for viewers to subscribe to your PhotoShow Circle galleries. At the bottom of each gallery there are links which viewers can click to add your PhotoShow Circle gallery to their RSS feeds or to their own online homepage. Then, whenever you add a new PhotoShow to your gallery, your subscribers will receive instant notification and be able to view your PhotoShow.

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The PhotoShow Player Page

When you click the link to view an online PhotoShow, it opens the PhotoShow Player page. On the Player page you can watch the PhotoShow, view an album of the photos and videos in the PhotoShow, and perform PhotoShow Circle sharing functions pertaining to the PhotoShow.

The Player page features two main tabs: the PhotoShow tab and the Album tab. When the Player Page first opens, the PhotoShow tab is depressed by default.

The PhotoShow Tab

As soon as the PhotoShow Player page opens, it will begin to load the PhotoShow in the viewing window. While short PhotoShows can load quickly, PhotoShows with many photos and/or videos will take longer to load, so be patient. The PhotoShow will automatically begin to play once it has been completely loaded.

In the bottom left corner of the Player page is the PhotoShow Control Panel, which you can use to control PhotoShow play back.

Click the Pause button to pause play back.

Click the Play button to resume play back.

Click the Restart button to start your show from the beginning.

Click the Back button to go back one frame.

Click the Forward button to go forward one frame.

Click the Mute button to turn off the show's sound. Click it again to turn it back on.

The Album Tab

To view the individual photos and videos contained in a PhotoShow, click on the Album tab. The viewer window will display a Thumbnail View of all the photos and video clips contained in the PhotoShow. Clicking on a thumbnail will change the Album from Thumbnail View to Close-up View.

In Close-up View, a close-up of the photo or video you have selected is displayed on the left of the viewer window. Video clips will automatically play back, and then replay continuously. The right side of the viewer window displays a vertical film strip of the photos and video clips that are included in the PhotoShow. Click on a thumbnail in the film strip to view a close-up of that photo or video. Click the Up and Down triangles to scroll through the film strip. Click on the close-up image to return to Thumbnail View.

In the bottom left corner of the page is the Album Panel, which you can use to control what is displayed in the viewer window, and to download photos and video clips featured in the PhotoShow to your computer.

Click the Thumbnail View button to view your PhotoShow in Thumbnail mode. Click the Close-up View button to view your PhotoShow in Close-up mode.

Click the Download button to download the photo or video you have selected to your computer and save it on your hard drive. If you don't see the Download button for a certain PhotoShow, it means the PhotoShow's author has disabled photo and video downloading for this PhotoShow.

The Share Panel

In the bottom right corner of the Player page is the Share Panel, which you can use to easily share the PhotoShow you are viewing.

Click the Email button to invite a friend to watch this PhotoShow by emailing them a link to view it.

The Email Dialog Box

In the Email Dialog Box, fill in the required fields and click Send. To close the Email Dialog Box, click on the Email button in the Share Panel.

Click the My Favorites button to add this PhotoShow to your Favorites list and to one of your PhotoShow Circle galleries.

The My Favorites Dialog Box

To add this PhotoShow to your My Favorites list, check the box to Add to My PhotoShows Favorites. To also add a link to view this PhotoShow to one of your PhotoShow Circle galleries, check the box to Also add a link to this show in my gallery, then use the drop-down menu to choose one of your galleries. When you're ready, click the AddShow button.

 

Click the DVD button to purchase a DVD of this PhotoShow from our PhotoShow DVD service. Professionally manufactured and beautifully packaged in a variety of personalized styles, PhotoShow DVDs are the best way to enjoy your memories on TV.

The Order DVD Dialog Box

To order a custom PhotoShow DVD of the PhotoShow you are viewing, click the Order DVD button. This will launch the PhotoShow Circle DVD order page in a separate window, where you can complete the DVD purchase process.

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Managing Your PhotoShow Circle Web Site

In order to manage your PhotoShow Circle web site, you must sign in to your account. To do so, click the Sign In link in the top right corner of any PhotoShow Circle web page. On the sign in page, fill in the email address you used to create your account, along with your password. Click Sign In again to sign into your PhotoShow Circle account.

Once you have signed in, you will have full access to all of PhotoShow Circle's management tools, which you can use to edit your site design and preferences, to update your account information, and to arrange your PhotoShows in galleries.

The My Site Page

Click the My Site tab to view your PhotoShow Circle web site's main page. If you have only one gallery of PhotoShows, they will be previewed here in the form of thumbnail images. To watch a PhotoShow, click its thumbnail. This will launch the PhotoShow player in a separate window.

If you have more than one gallery of PhotoShows, each page will display a list of your gallery titles. Click on a gallery title to view the contents of that gallery. By default, your PhotoShow Circle web site will display the contents of the first gallery in your list.

Your PhotoShow Circle web site is public and available for viewing to anyone who knows its web address. If you wish, you can make certain galleries or PhotoShows on your web site private, so that only the people you specify are able to view them. For more information, see the Privacy Settings section of the PhotoShow Circle Help Guide.

Editing Your Site

You can edit the layout and preferences for your PhotoShow Circle web site by clicking on the Edit My Site button in the top right corner of your My Site page. Clicking on this button activates PhotoShow Circle's Edit Mode, causing several buttons to appear across the top of the page and making it possible to access pop-up menus associated with your site title, galleries, and shows. Click the Edit My Site button again to cancel edit mode.

The Change Theme Button

Click the Change Theme button to access the Theme Picker page. (If you don't see the Change Theme button, click Edit My Site first.) Here you can select a new theme for your gallery or web site. To apply a theme to the gallery you were just viewing, click the Apply to…Gallery radio button. To apply the theme to your entire web site, click the Apply to all galleries radio button. Then, to select the new theme and apply it to your gallery or galleries, simply click on the preview thumbnail for the theme you prefer.

The Options Button

Click the Options button to access the Edit Gallery Dialog Box pertaining to the gallery you are viewing. (If you don't see the Options button, click Edit My Site first.) In the Edit Gallery Dialog Box, you can change your gallery's layout, settings, and permissions.

Click the Layout tab to change the way the PhotoShows in your gallery are displayed. If you want the layout you select to be applied to all your galleries, check the Apply to all galleries box. Then select the layout style you like and click OK.

Click the Settings tab to change your gallery name or URL. Fill in the Gallery name or Web address field, then click OK.

Click the Permissions tab to choose who is permitted to view the gallery. Select the Anyone radio button to let anyone who visits your site view this gallery. Select the Only people with these email addresses radio button to allow only individuals you designate to view this gallery.

To give someone permission to view your gallery, enter their email address in the upper field and click Add. PhotoShow Circle members who have signed in using this email address will now be able to view this gallery. To remove someone from your list of permitted viewers, select their email address in the lower field and then click the Remove button. To apply these settings to all your galleries and PhotoShows, check the Apply to all galleries and PhotoShows box. When you're done, click OK.

The Add Gallery Button

Click the Add Gallery button to add a new gallery to your web site. (If you don't see the Add Gallery button, click Edit My Site first.) In the dialog box which appears, type a name for your new gallery and click OK.

The Add PhotoShow Button

To add a PhotoShow to one of your galleries, click the Add PhotoShow button. (If you don't see the Add PhotoShow button, click Edit My Site first.) This will launch the Add PhotoShow to Gallery dialog box, where you will select a PhotoShow. In the dialog box, click the Shared Shows tab to choose a PhotoShow which you have uploaded; click the Received Shows tab to pick a PhotoShow which someone else sent you; or click the Favorite Shows tab to choose from your list of favorites. Click the title of the show you want to select, then click OK.

Changing Your Web Site's Title

To change the title of your PhotoShow Circle web site, mouse-over the title and click on the triangle button which appears. In the pop-up menu, click Rename. A text box featuring your title will appear. Type a new title into the text box and then hit the Enter key on your keyboard to apply your changes.

Editing Your Galleries

To edit your galleries in a variety of ways, mouse-over a gallery title and click on the triangle button which appears to access the pop-up menu. The pop up menu includes several options.

Select Rename to change the name of your gallery.

Select Move Up to move the gallery up or to the left in your galleries list.

Select Move Down to move the gallery down or to the right in your galleries list.

Select Remove Gallery to remove the gallery from your list of galleries.

Selecting Settings, Theme, or Permissions from the pop-up menu will launch the Edit Gallery Dialog Box for that gallery (see the Options section of the PhotoShow Circle Help Guide for more information on the Edit Gallery Dialog Box).

Editing your PhotoShows

Though you can add, arrange, and delete the PhotoShows on your PhotoShow Circle web site, the shows themselves cannot be modified. PhotoShows can only be changed or updated by using PhotoShow Express 4 or PhotoShow Deluxe 4 software running on your PC.

To edit the way a PhotoShow is displayed on your PhotoShow Circle web page: while in Edit Mode, mouse-over the thumbnail of a PhotoShow in one of your galleries to access a pop-up menu with various options pertaining to that PhotoShow.

Select Move Up to move your PhotoShow up or to the left on the page.

Select Move Down to move your PhotoShow down or to the right on the page.

If you have more than one gallery, select Move to Gallery and pick a destination gallery from the pop-up list in order to move your PhotoShow to that gallery.

Select Remove PhotoShow to remove the PhotoShow from this gallery. Removing a PhotoShow from a gallery does not delete it from your PhotoShow Circle account, or from other galleries in which it appears. You can still access it from your My PhotoShows page and add it to another gallery at any time.

The My PhotoShows Page

The My PhotoShows page is private and accessible only to you, when you are signed into your PhotoShow Circle account.

Click on the My PhotoShows tab to access the My PhotoShows page, where you can manage your online PhotoShows. The My PhotoShows page features three tabs: Shared Shows, Received Shows, and Favorite Shows.

Click on the Shared Shows tab to see a list of PhotoShows which you have uploaded to your PhotoShow Circle web site.

Click on the Received Shows tab to see a list of PhotoShows which other people have shared with you via PhotoShow Circle.

Click on the Favorite Shows tab to see a list of PhotoShows that you have collected from other people's PhotoShow Circle web sites by clicking on the my+ button when viewing their PhotoShow.

The PhotoShow lists on these tabs have many similar features. Next to the PhotoShow thumbnail, you will see the show's title, author, and publication information. There is also a drop-down menu with four options to choose from. Clicking on the show's title or selecting Info, Settings, or Permissions from the drop-down menu will take you to the PhotoShow Details page for that PhotoShow. Click Delete in the drop-down menu to permanently delete the show from your PhotoShow Circle web site.

The PhotoShow Details Page

The PhotoShow Details page is where you can watch or delete your PhotoShow, and edit the viewer settings and permissions relevant to that show.

Click the Watch button to view the PhotoShow in a separate player window.

Click the Delete button to delete the PhotoShow from your PhotoShow Circle site. This will delete the PhotoShow from all your galleries and from your My PhotoShows page. (It will not delete the show from your PC.)

The Permalink box displays the URL or web address for the PhotoShow.

Click the Info Tab to discover information about which gallery or galleries the PhotoShow appears in, and to learn whether other PhotoShow Circle members have linked to your PhotoShow from their own site.

To delete the show from a gallery, click the X button next to the gallery name. To add the show to a gallery, click the + button and select the gallery where you'd like your show to appear from the pop-up menu.

Under the Linking heading you will see a list of any PhotoShow users who have linked to your show from their own Circle site.

Under the Display on other sites heading you can take advantage of the PhotoShow embedding tool. With this convenient PhotoShow Circle feature, you can easily add your PhotoShow to any website, blog, or public web space such as MySpace or eBay.

To utilize the PhotoShow embedding tool, use the Site drop-down menu to pick the destination for your embedded PhotoShow. Then use the Player Size drop-down menu to select the player size for your embedded PhotoShow. When you have made your selections, the HTML code needed to embed your show will appear in the field below. Copy the full text from within the field, then paste it into your HTML editor or your web site's "edit" screen as necessary. Your embedded PhotoShow should now appear in your web site, and will remain viewable as long as the original show remains saved in your PhotoShow Circle account.

Click the Settings Tab to edit the viewer settings for this PhotoShow. Viewer settings dictate which actions viewers can take in regard to your show. By clicking in the appropriate check boxes, you can allow or prevent viewers from taking the following actions:

• Order DVDs of this PhotoShow. This controls whether the DVD button is available to people viewing your PhotoShow.
• Download photos from this PhotoShow. This controls whether the Download button is available to people viewing your PhotoShow in Album view.

When you are satisfied with your settings, click OK.

Click the Permissions Tab to choose who will be permitted to watch this PhotoShow. Select the Anyone radio button to let anyone who visits your PhotoShow Circle site view this PhotoShow. Select the Only people with these email addresses radio button to allow only the individuals you choose to watch your PhotoShow.

To give someone permission to watch your PhotoShow, enter their email address in the upper field and click Add . PhotoShow Circle members who have signed in using this email address will now be able to watch your PhotoShow. To remove someone from your list of permitted viewers, select their email address in the lower field and then click the Remove button. When you're done, click OK .

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PhotoShow Circle Privacy Settings

With PhotoShow Circle, you have complete control over who can view the galleries and PhotoShows featured on your personal web site. You can designate a gallery or PhotoShow as public, which means that anyone who visits your site can view it, or private, which means that only the people you have specified can view it.

Changing Privacy Settings for a Gallery

To designate a gallery on your PhotoShow Circle web site as public or private, follow these instructions:

• Sign into your PhotoShow Circle account.
• View your site by clicking on the My Site tab.
• Click on the title of the gallery you wish to make private to select it.
• Click on the Edit My Site button. If you don't see the Edit My Site button, you have not signed in to your PhotoShow Circle account.
• Click on the Options button in the editing toolbar. This will launch the Edit Gallery dialog box.
• In the Edit Gallery dialog box, click the Permissions tab.
• To make your gallery public (so anyone who visits your site can view its contents) select Anyone.
• To make your gallery private, select Only people with these email addresses .
• In the upper field, type the email address of the person you want to be able to view the gallery, then click Add. That person will be added to the list of people who are permitted to view the gallery (which appears in the lower field). You can repeat these steps as many times as you like to add more people to your permission list.
• To apply these permission settings to all your galleries and PhotoShows, check the appropriate box.
• To remove someone from the permission list, select their email address in the lower field, then click Remove.
• When you're done, click OK.

Changing Privacy Settings for a PhotoShow

To designate a PhotoShow on your PhotoShow Circle web site as public or private, follow these instructions:

• Sign into your PhotoShow Circle account.
• View your list of PhotoShows by clicking on the My PhotoShows tab.
• Click on the thumbnail of the PhotoShow you wish to make private. This will open the PhotoShow Details page for that PhotoShow.
• Click on the Permissions tab.
• To make your PhotoShow public (so anyone who visits your site can view its contents) select Anyone.
• To make your PhotoShow private, select Only people with these email addresses .
• In the upper field, type the email address of the person you want to be able to view the PhotoShow, then click Add. That person will be added to the list of people who are permitted to view the PhotoShow (which appears in the lower field). You can repeat these steps as many times as you like to add more people to your permission list.
• To apply these permission settings to all your galleries and PhotoShows, check the appropriate box.
• To remove someone from the permission list, select their email address in the lower field, then click Remove.
• When you're done, click OK.

Viewing Private PhotoShows and Galleries

In order to view a private gallery or PhotoShow, the people whose emails you have included in your permission list will need to sign into their own PhotoShow Circle account using the email address you specified. Once they have signed in, they will be able to view your gallery or PhotoShow.

If they don't already have a PhotoShow Circle account, they will need to create one. Creating a new PhotoShow Circle account is quick, easy, and free. Anyone can do it, regardless of whether they own PhotoShow software or not. To create a PhotoShow Circle account, go to http://www.photoshow.net/home and click the button to Sign Up Today.

Changing PhotoShow Viewer Settings

With your PhotoShow Circle management tools, you can also control whether viewers can invite other people to view your PhotoShow, order your PhotoShow on DVD, or download photos from your PhotoShow to save on their computer.

To edit the viewer settings for a PhotoShow, open the PhotoShow details page for that show and click the Settings tab. Viewer settings dictate which actions viewers can take in regard to your show. By clicking in the appropriate check boxes, you can allow or prevent viewers from taking the following actions:

• Order DVDs of this PhotoShow. This controls whether the DVD button is available to people viewing your PhotoShow. If you uncheck this box, the DVD button will be grayed out.
• Download photos from this PhotoShow. This controls whether the Download button is available to people viewing your PhotoShow in Album view. If you uncheck this box, the Download button will not appear on the Album view page.

When you are satisfied with your PhotoShow viewer settings, click OK.

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PhotoShow Embedding

With the new PhotoShow Circle embedding tool, it is possible to embed a copy of your PhotoShow in any online venue. That means you can add a PhotoShow to your eBay listing, blog, wiki, web site, MySpace page, and more. Supported venues/applications include:

The PhotoShow embedding process entails three easy steps:

1. Upload the PhotoShow you want to embed to your PhotoShow Circle site.

2. Use the PhotoShow Circle embedding tool to create a block of HTML code which contains all the information necessary to display your PhotoShow in your online venue of choice.

3. Paste the block of HTML code into the appropriate location in your web page or online venue.

In order to utilize the PhotoShow Circle embedding tool, the show you wish to embed must first be saved in your PhotoShow Circle account. Once you have uploaded the PhotoShow to your Circle account, follow these steps to embed your show in your chosen online location:

1. Go to your PhotoShow Circle home page and sign into your account.

2. Click the My PhotoShows tab.

3. On the My PhotoShows page, click the Shared tab.

4. In the Shared list, find the show you wish to embed and click the show icon to open the PhotoShow Details page for that show.

5. Click the Info tab to bring it forward.

7. Under the Display on other sites heading, use the Site drop-down menu to pick the destination for your embedded PhotoShow. Then use the Player Size drop-down menu to select the player size for your embedded PhotoShow.

8. When you have made your selections, the HTML code needed to embed your show will appear in the field below.

9. Copy the full block of text from within the field.

10. Paste the block of HTML code into the HTML or online editor for your chosen destination, save it, and/or upload it to the web if necessary.

Your embedded PhotoShow should now appear in your chosen online location, and will remain viewable as long as the original show remains saved in your PhotoShow Circle account. If you delete the original show, any embedded copies will no longer function, so be sure to delete them as well. Remember: any changes made to the original online show will be reflected in the embedded copy.

One more tip: if you want your embedded show to play continuously and you are using PhotoShow Deluxe 4.5 or higher, set your PhotoShow to " Loop " before you upload it to PhotoShow Circle . Then, when you embed the PhotoShow in your destination, it will play over and over again.

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Account Preferences

Click the My Account link in the upper right corner of your PhotoShow Circle site to edit your account preferences. The My Account page features two tabs: Profile and Email Addresses.

Click the Profile Tab to edit your PhotoShow Circle profile in the following ways:

In the Your Name field you can set or edit the name you use when you share online PhotoShows via email invitation.

In the Web Address field you can change the custom URL which acts as the web address for your PhotoShow Circle site. It's best to use only lowercase letters. Do not include spaces or punctuation.

In the Password fields you can change the password associated with your account by entering it in the upper field, then confirming it again in the lower field.

When you are satisfied with the changes you have made to your account preferences, click OK.

Click the Email Addresses Tab to change the primary email address associated with your account, or to add secondary email addresses to your account. Note: if you have a Comcast branded PhotoShow Circle website, you cannot change the primary email address associated with your PhotoShow Circle account.

In the Primary email field, you can edit the main email address for your PhotoShow Circle account. Shows you share are sent "from" your primary email address. Only a verified email address can be entered in this field. To apply your changes, click OK.

In the Your email addresses field, enter any secondary email addresses which you would also like associated with this account, then click the Add button. By adding all your email addresses to your account, you insure that PhotoShows sent to any of your email addresses will always end up in your Received Shows list, and that you will be able to view other people's private shows if they have granted viewing permission to any of your email addresses.

To delete a certain email address, click the Delete button next to that address in the Email addresses list. If you have multiple email addresses, your PhotoShow Circle account can receive shows sent to any of them.

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The Help Guide

The PhotoShow Circle Help Guide can be accessed at any time by clicking on the Help link in the upper right corner of the screen.

If you have any further questions please visit our customer support center.

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