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Q240641: World Atlas 2000: Media Viewer Opens When You Draw a Zoom Box

Article: Q240641
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): WINDOWS:
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdisplay kbui kbimu
Last Modified: 27-OCT-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Encarta Interactive World Atlas 2000 
- Microsoft Encarta Interactive World Atlas 2001 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to draw a zoom box in Microsoft Encarta World Atlas 2000, Media
Viewer may open unexpectedly.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if the following conditions are true:

- You attempt to draw the zoom box on a Multimedia Map.

- A Media Viewer picture icon is displayed beneath the pointer when you click
  to begin drawing the zoom box.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this issue, use one of the following methods.

Wait for the Media Viewer Picture Icons to Load
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1. Wait for all of the Media Viewer picture icons to load, and then mouse over
  the map to see where they are positioned.

2. Click the pointer button on the toolbar.

3. Drag your pointing device diagonally to draw a box around the area on which
  you want to zoom in.

4. Click inside the box to zoom in on the selected area.

Click the Zoom In Button
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1. Click the hand button on the toolbar.

2. Drag the area of the map on which you want to zoom in to the center of the
  screen.

3. Click the zoom in button on the toolbar.

Use the Shortcut Menu
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1. Click the hand button on the toolbar.

2. Drag the area of the map on which you want to zoom in to the center of the
  screen.

3. Right-click on the map.

4. Click "Zoom in."

Additional query words: multi multi-media media mm ewa2k pictures magnify

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Keywords          : kbdisplay kbui kbimu 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbHomeMMsearch kbEncartaSearch kbEncartaWorldAtlas2001 kbEncartaWorldAtlas2000
Version           : WINDOWS:
Issue type        : kbprb

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