What is an ForestTreks Audio Guide?
An
ForestTreks guide is a guided walk of a popular location in the form
of audio files. The audio files are in MP3 format and you
play them
on
your own equipment.
What are these files?
Each guide is divided into segments. Each segment contains an audio
commentary in MP3 format with instructions on how to reach the next
segment. The commentary will provide information on the sights and
other features of interest which you will pass or see on the segment.
What will I get for my money?
You will receive a zipped file which contains:
The guide in the form of MP3 files
Instructions on how to use the guide
Some guides will include GPS uploads for you Garmin or compatible
hand-held.
What hardware and software do I need?
You will need a device capable of playing MP3 files e.g. an MP3
player or an iPod. You will need a means of un-zipping your downloaded
file. Windows XP has file un-zipping software built in. Older versions
of windows will require Winzip. If you do not already have Winzip,
a free evaluation copy can be downloaded from http://www.winzip.com
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader or similar to read and print
the instructions and route diagram - which come as .PDF files. This
can be downloaded free from http://www.adobe.com
If you have a MAC, you will need to be able to expand (or unzip)
the .zip file we send you and then you will need to be able to open
and print the route diagram and instructions which we supply as Adobe
Acrobat files (.PDF files). We have tested our products both on MP3
players and iPods.
How do I get my guide?
Once your payment has been authorized, you will be taken to a page
with a link to your download. You will also be emailed a link and
a password that will enable you to download your guide.
Your link will be active for 72 hours.
I am unable to download my guide at the time
I purchased it, what do I do?
The link will be active for 72 hours after
you make your purchase.
How long will I have to download my file?
The link will be active for 72 hours from the time of your purchase.
What happens if I cannot download the file?
You can email us with your details and we will re-activate the link
for a further 72 hours.
What do I do with the file I download?
Un-zip the file into a folder on your PC or Mac. Print the instructions.
Print the route diagram. Load the files onto your MP3 player or iPod.
What size (in MB) will the files be?
Each individual guide will contain segments. The total space required
on your MP3 player for each guide will up to 25MB.
Why do I not just buy a guidebook?
There is still a place for guidebooks with ForestTreks guides. The
ForestTreks guides are convenient and need only an MP3 player. The
ForestTreks guides allow you to blend in with the locals.
How long do the walks take?
This depends on how fast you walk and how often you stop but a guide
to the amount of time needed can be found on the Web Site and in
the documentation.
Do I have to do the whole walk in one go?
No, you can do as little or as much as you wish. You can leave a
walk on one day and resume it on another day if you wish.
Do I have to do all of the segments in numerical
order, and do I have to start at Segment 1?
No and no. You can go to any point on the route diagram and listen
to the segment with the corresponding number. Each segment does direct
you to the next one, but you can ignore the directions part and just
listen to content wherever you want to go. And, of course, you can
start anywhere.
Do I have to print the instructions and bring
them with me on the walk?
You might want to print them to read before you go, but we also
have a recorded version of how the guides work in the beginning of
each walk. It's called the "Intro" segment, or Segment
00, and you can listen to it any time before you start the walk,
or even later if you want a refresher.
Is there copyright on these guides?
These guides are for the use of the purchaser only. Please refer
to our Conditions
and Terms of Use for details.
