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What is Gizmoz.com service all about?Gizmoz is all about self-expression. Gizmoz adds an eye-catching new twist to your social networking and personal messaging experience with fascinating, highly emotive animated Avatars that “speak" in your own voice, or text messages. What are Gizmoz?Gizmoz can become your "virtual selves" known also as Avatars – graphical representations through which you can experience online relationships. Is Gizmoz free?Joining Gizmoz, upload, view, share clips and use other features - is free of charge. How do I leave an Answering Machine message?This is the process for leaving a message on someone's Gizmoz Answering Machine... How do I create a Clip?Clips are created in a few simple steps.
How do I make my own Gizmoz?Use our killer feature, which we call Gizmo Maker. How do I watch video clips?Watching video clips on Gizmoz site couldn’t be easier - click on any Clip in our gallery you want to see, and Windows Media Player will play it for you. To download the latest version of Windows Media Player click here. What are Tags?Tags are identifying terms you can use to help people find your clip or widget. For example, if you made a funny clip about a boy hitting a baseball you could 'tag' it "baseball, batter, funny, ouch" How do I remove a Clip?To remove a Gag: How do I clear my search history on Gizmoz?Gizmoz does not save your searches, but your browser may. If you don’t want to see your previous search terms displayed in the search field, you need to clear the search history in your browser. Can I change my username?Your username is your permanent identity in the Gizmoz community. Embedding and Sharing ClipsHow can I share my Clips?Sharing a Clip is simple. back to Embedding and Sharing Clips How can I link my Clips so that they can play from my website or blog?To embed your clip: back to Embedding and Sharing Clips Troubleshooting
Gizmoz keeps on asking me to register what should I do?In order to create a Clip, rate a Clip or respond to or make any comments in the Gizmoz community, you need to be a registered user. How do I delete a clip or widget?In order to delete a clip or widget, click on the My Stuff link on the homepage to get to your profile page. Then, click on the edit button above the Gizmoz, and select the delete this Gizmoz option. We are aware of a small bug that will prevent you from deleting your last Gizmoz. In this case, you will need to create a new Gizmoz, set it as your default, and then you should be able to delete the original. The Clips won’t play, what’s wrong?Old Clips on Gizmoz are streamed through Windows Media Player (new ones via Flash) so you need to have the correct version installed on your computer. Why does the gag stop while I’m watching it?If a gag doesn’t play continuously it may be due to your connection speed. We suggest a broadband connection for the best viewing experience. Why can’t I hear the audio when I’m watching a Clip?To make sure that you hear sound while watching Clips, please check the volume controls on your computer. Also, be sure to increase the volume on other conventional sound players on your computer. This may have an effect on your computer’s master volume levels.
If your system meets all the requirements, but the sound still isn’t working properly, try playing any other sound device, with any other sound file. Copyright and Inappropriate Content:
What is your policy on copyright infringement?Gizmoz is committed to protecting the rights of intellectual property (including copyrights) holders and seek to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the protection of intellectual property. back to Copyright and Inappropriate Content What are you doing to prevent copyrighted content from appearing in Gizmoz?Since all content on Gizmoz is posted by our members, we make it clear in our terms of use and at the time of registration that they must own the copyright they post, or have permission from the copyright holder. We take copyright issues very seriously and encourage copyright holders to contact us if they have any objections about specific Clips. back to Copyright and Inappropriate Content How do I report copyright infringement?To contact us regarding claims of copyright or other intellectual property infringement use the following link: Copyright Agent back to Copyright and Inappropriate Content How do I report inappropriate Clips?If you see a Gag that you think is inappropriate based on our terms of use, you can report it to us for review by clicking the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page. Fill in and submit the form. back to Copyright and Inappropriate Content Gizmoz Mobile Questions:
Why do I need to have a phone that has picture messaging or text messaging?Gizmoz sends its content to wireless customers either through a picture message or a text message with a link. Depending on the requirements of your carrier, you must have a picture messaging plan, or a text messaging plan and the ability to access the internet, in order to download Gizmoz content. If you don't have a subscription plan including text-messaging service, please contact your carrier and ask them to enable it. Picture messaging is only needed for Verizon Wireless customers at this time. back to Gizmoz Mobile Questions Why is my carrier not supported?In order to deliver content to your handset, we have to be integrated with your carrier. We are constantly working to add new carriers to expand our coverage, but not all carriers are set up to support content downloads of this type. back to Gizmoz Mobile Questions How do I know that my handset is supported?We try to support all of the new handsets that are released. To check whether or not your handset is supported, you can send a test file to check that your phone is supported. back to Gizmoz Mobile Questions How do I find out what my phone model is?The first place to look is on your phone manual or original box. If you don’t have those, you can look behind the battery on the back of your phone. There will be a label with barcodes that should also list the model. back to Gizmoz Mobile Questions Can I use the Gizmoz clip as a ringtone?Not all handsets that support video, support using them as video ringtones. To check whether or not your phone supports video ringtones, try downloading a test file and setting that file as your ringtone. If you can set the test file as your ringtone, then you will be able to use your Gizmoz clips as ringtones as well. back to Gizmoz Mobile Questions Why didn’t I receive my test file?If you don’t receive anything from us at all, then the message was probably dropped. Sometimes it takes 5-10 minutes for the message to make its way through the system. Beyond that, you should double check that you entered your phone number correctly, and try resending the file. back to Gizmoz Mobile Questions I never received my download message. What happened?Depending on the carrier service you use, you should have a subscription to one of the following data services: mMode, Media Mall or MediaNET, or T-Mobile Web. If you’re not on a message plan, or if you have used up the quantity that comes with your plan, you may incur high per-use fees by your carrier. If you aren’t sure what you have, you should ask your carrier. |
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