Here is the information in the help file for the Amazon Downloader. They do not mention Winamp at all, but I use it with no problem to play my songs. I recommend turning off the help balloons and also setting the default player to the "Do Nothing" option in preferences unless you want the downloader to import stuff. Remember that by default, the player comes up minimized in the system tray, so if you're not sure you have it installed, check the system tray. Also, this app is basically a download manager (which actually has a menu bar that you can get to by wacking the alt key) and you really shouldn't have to interact with it much at all except while you are making the actual purchase. Once your song/album is downloaded, you can say bye bye to the downloader and just go to the default folder where it downloaded to, find your song, and play it or move it to another location just like you would do with any typical MP3. I hope this info is helpful.
Using the Amazon MP3 Downloader The Amazon MP3 Downloader is designed to streamline the process of downloading and organizing the music you purchase. Using the Downloader allows you to download entire albums with one click, queue up as many songs or albums for download as you like, and pause, cancel, and resume downloads. As an added benefit, the Downloader can automatically import the songs you download from Amazon MP3 into your iTunes or Windows Media Player library. System Requirements PC: Windows XP or Vista Mac: Mac OS X 10.4 or higher If you use Linux, you can currently buy individual songs. A Linux version of the Amazon MP3 Downloader is under development, and when released will allow entire album purchases. Browser Requirements The Amazon MP3 Downloader works with your system's default Web browser. If you attempt to use a browser other than the one set as the default for your computer system when purchasing from Amazon MP3, you may encounter issues initiating or completing your download. For example, if you install the Amazon MP3 Downloader using an alternate browser (e.g. Firefox) that is not your system's default browser (e.g. Internet Explorer), your default browser will launch after the Downloader installs and you will not be able to complete purchases from your alternate browser. To avoid these issues, we strongly recommend that you set the browser you plan to use for Amazon MP3 purchases as your system's default browser if it isn't already. Please refer to your browser's Help section for information on designating it as your system's default browser. You can also enable your browser to work with the Amazon MP3 Downloader by visiting the Downloader install page at the URL below and following the instructions in the "Troubleshooting" section: http://www.amazon.com/gp/dmusic/help/amd.html/ Installing the Downloader You will automatically be prompted to install the Amazon MP3 Downloader when you make your first purchase, but we recommend that you install the application before making a purchase. To install the Amazon MP3 Downloader: 1. Click here to visit the Amazon MP3 Store or select "MP3 Downloads" from our department listings on Amazon.com. 2. Click the "Install the MP3 Downloader" link in the navigation bar at the top of the page. 3. Click the Download Now button. 4. Run the installer application after the download has completed. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. After installation completes, the Downloader will automatically open a new page using your default browser, and you will be offered to download a song free of charge. Be sure to open the .amz file if prompted and configure your browser to always use the Downloader to open .amz files. This ensures that your Downloader will open automatically on all subsequent purchases from Amazon MP3. The .amz file type activates the Downloader and initiates your MP3 file downloads. After your free song downloads, the Downloader will open your iTunes or Windows Media Player (if you have either installed) and will automatically import the downloaded song so you can start listening to it. See Importing into iTunes or Windows Media Player for more information. Using the Downloader The Amazon MP3 Downloader is a helper application that works in conjunction with Amazon.com. If you purchase an entire album, downloads must be completed at the time of purchase using the Amazon MP3 Downloader. If you choose to purchase individual songs, use of the Downloader is recommended but not required. If you choose not to use the Downloader for purchasing individual songs, you will be prompted to save each song to your computer using your browser's standard dialog boxes. Launching the Downloader The first time you purchase an album, you will be prompted to install the Downloader before you can complete your purchase. After you install the Downloader, it will launch automatically each time you make a purchase. You will only need to launch the Downloader manually from your computer if you pause or cancel a download you started on Amazon.com and wish to resume that download at another time. In Windows, the default location is "All Programs > Amazon > Amazon MP3 Downloader." On a Mac, select Amazon MP3 Downloader from your Applications folder. Downloader Command Buttons After a download begins, the Downloader will display the album and individual tracks that are queued for download. When tracks are listed in the Downloader window, the commands listed below will be available depending on what items are selected and the download status of those items. If a command is not available for the selected item, the button will be grayed out. Pause Downloads: Pauses the download of all albums or songs if any downloads are in progress. Paused items will be available in the Downloader even if you close and restart the application, but we do not recommend pausing downloads unless you plan to resume the downloads within 3 hours. If you have difficulty resuming paused downloads, please contact Customer Support. Resume Downloads: Resumes downloading any previously paused songs. Clear Completed: Removes downloaded albums and songs from the download window. If a download was incomplete because you chose to cancel or pause it, selecting this option will not remove those items from your download list. All completed downloads will clear when you close the application. Listen to Selected: Launches your default media player and plays the selected song. If an album is selected, choosing this option will open the Amazon MP3 folder so you can choose from available tracks. Show Downloads (Windows)/Reveal in Finder (Mac): Opens the default download folder where your Amazon MP3 purchases are stored on your computer. The default folder is "Amazon MP3" in your My Music folder (Windows) or your Music folder (Mac). See Locating Downloaded Songs for more information. Importing into iTunes or Windows Media Player If you have iTunes or Windows Media Player installed on your computer, the Amazon MP3 Downloader will automatically launch the application designated as the default MP3 player and import your songs into your music library. If neither application is installed, the Downloader will simply save the downloads to your default Output Directory. To set the default importing behavior: 1. Launch the Amazon MP3 Downloader. 2. Select "File/Preferences . . ." from the Downloader menu. 3. Choose the desired default player under the "Media Library" section. Choose "Do nothing" if you do not wish to use the import function. The options for "Add it to iTunes" or "Add it to Windows Media Player" will only appear if those applications are installed on your computer system. A Note about Using iTunes In certain rare cases, the Downloader may fail to import songs into iTunes due to potential issues with the installed version of iTunes. The Downloader should provide a message in the right-hand corner of your screen that it failed to add songs to iTunes. If this occurs, we recommended you visit www.iTunes.com and install the most recent version of the application. After reinstalling iTunes, please restart your computer, launch iTunes, and accept Apple's terms of use before attempting to use the Amazon MP3 Downloader to import songs to iTunes. You may also wish to add your Downloader's Output Directory to your iTunes settings. To do this, launch iTunes and select the "Add Folder to Library" option from the menu and select the folder to which your songs download. The default folder is called "Amazon MP3" and resides in the "My Music" folder in Windows or the "Music" folder on a Mac. Locating Downloaded Songs When the Amazon MP3 Downloader saves songs to your computer, it saves them to a folder called "Amazon MP3" by default. This folder is located within the "My Music" folder in Windows or the "Music" folder on a Mac. We recommend using the default folder, but you can change this setting if you wish. If you did not use the Downloader to save your music, you can find files by searching for ".mp3" on your computer or by checking the default save location for your Web browser. To change the default Downloader save location: 1. Launch the Amazon MP3 Downloader. 2. Select "File/Preferences . . ." from the Downloader menu. 3. Click the Change button in the Output Directory section. 4. Select a folder from the list. 5. If you wish to create a subfolder inside the selected folder, click the Make New Folder button. 6. Click the OK button when finished. Downloader Menu Options The following options are available in the Downloader menus: File/Preferences: Opens the Preferences window where you can adjust the Downloader settings. More information is available below under " Changing Downloader Preferences." File/Exit: Closes the Downloader application. Help/Show Help: Opens the Downloader application Help page in a Web browser window. Help/Check for Updates: Checks Amazon.com for a newer version of the Downloader application. Help/About: Displays version information for the Downloader application. Changing Downloader Preferences To access the Downloader Preferences, choose "File" from the menu and then click on the "Preferences" option. Here's a list of the settings you can customize: Output Directory: This option allows you to change the location of your stored downloads from the default directory. Click the Change button to choose or create a new folder. Click the OK button when you are finished. Media Library: Select a supported media player from the pull-down menu if you want your purchases added to your media library automatically. The media players currently supported are iTunes and Windows Media Player. If you choose to "Do Nothing," your music files will be stored in the "Amazon MP3" folder and can be added to your desired media library manually. Automatically check for updates: Clicking the box next to this option will automatically enable the Downloader to check for critical updates when you open the application. Minimize to notification tray (Windows Only): Selecting this option minimizes the Downloader into your Windows system tray to on your taskbar. If you choose this option you can also enable "Show Balloon Tips" so that you will see notifications about Downloader activity. The additional option "Automatically minimize when started from browser" is selected by default when you enable the "Minimize to notification tray" option. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
