Frequently Asked Questions :

Do I need to install iFunPix application ?
Do I need to keep iFunPix application running ?
What types of files iFunpix can manage ?
How can I listen to my home music collection from the office and vice versa ?
How do I copy music to my MP3 player ?
How do I copy music to my iPod ?
How can I share a Web Album with friends ?
Can iFunPix backup / sync my files ?
What is the difference between the web interface and the iFunPix application ?
Why can't I see my files in "access" ?
Can more than one person share files from iFunPix application on the same computer ?
Can I have multiple computers running iFunPix application ?
What happens when I copy new files to a folder that already defined ?
How can I access iFunPix using a mobile phone or PDA ?
What about security ?
What is a UPnP enabled DMR (Digital Media Receiver) ?
How can I use iFunPix sharing inside MSN Messenger ?
Is it safe to use my password from remote PC like at my office, internet cafe or WiFi network ?

Do I need to install iFunPix application ?

Only if you wish to create your own mini site and get 40GB of free space to upload your videos, photos and music.

If you only wish to view others you are welcome to register as a user and start browsing. You can always download the application later...

Do I need to keep iFunPix application running ?

It is recommended that you'll keep iFunPix application running at all time.

iFunPix application will prepare your videos and photos and upload them in the background to your 40GB mini site. During this process the application will consume some CPU resources.

If you wish to use the remote access features then iFunPix application should stay running at all time.

What types of files iFunPix can manage ?

iFunPix can manage any type of photos, music and video files.

Most popular types are : jpeg, gif, bmp, mp3, wma, wmv, avi, mpeg, mov.

How can I listen to my home music collection from the office and vice versa ?

On your home PC - Install iFunPix application, login with your user login and password.
(* If you keep your music collection in folders other than Desktop, "My Documents" and their subfolders, click the "Folder Manager" button and add the folder where you keep your music.)

On your office PC - Install iFunPix application (you may also use Microsoft's web browser instead, just log in from the home page), login with the same user login and password, goto "access" and access your media.

You may also listen to your office music collection from home.

Note : Your home PC must to be online when you are listening from remote.

How do I copy music to my MP3 player ?

You can export your mp3/wma files to your player from anywhere, even if you left your music at home and you are in the office.
Follow those instructions :
* Connect your MP3 player to the PC
* Open iFunPix/iFunMusic, go to "access" and click the Export button

How do I copy music to my iPod ?

Follow the same instructions as "How do I copy music to my MP3 player ?" and export your music file to a temporary folder.
* Run iTunes and copy the content of the temporary folder to your iPod using iTunes.

How can I share a Web Album with friends ?

Open iFunPix application or web site, login and click "my home".
* Click "Create a Web Album"
* Set the name, description, visibility (Public, Restricted or private), upload settings of this Web album.

Can iFunPix backup / export my files ?

Yes, iFunPix can backup your files from your PC to any other PC and vice versa.

For example, you can backup your laptop to your home PC and backup the two of them to your office PC.
This way you get to save money (no need to pay for expensive online backup services) and backup very large amount of data (limited only by the size of your HD).
Another advantage is that on top of backuping your home music collection (for example) to your office PC, you get to have your collection at your office.

On your backup PC fun iFunPix application, go to "access", click the Backup button and follow the instructions.

You may backup from any PC to any PC, even from the same PC from one drive to another or to an MP3 player or to USB diskOnKey etc.

You may even use this feature to burn a CD with your favorite collections. Simply backup to a temporary folder and burn this folder to a CD. Follow the same procedure to burn your mp3/wma music collection to a CD.

What is the difference between the web interface and the iFunPix application ?

Both are offering almost the same functionality.
But only iFunPix application can be remotely accessed.

For example, if you have iFunPix application running on your home computer then you'll be able to access all the files on that computer from any web browser connected to the internet and even your mobile phone.

Without running iFunPix application at least on one computer, you will not be able to manage and share your own files

Most people find that iFunPix application is more comfortable, fast and accessible to use on their own computers (at work or home), while the web interface allows access when they are at friend's house or internet cafes.

Why can't I see my files in "access" ?

If you've not yet install iFunPix application now is a good time.
After installing, create your user login/password and then login.
Click "Create a Web Album" to share media with friends
or
Click "Setup Mobile and Remote Access" to setup private access for you only.

Can more than one person share files from iFunPix application on the same computer ?

Yes, Your files will be available for you only.
If you use the same computer with someone else, he should login with his iFunPix user login and password. His files from his folders will be available only to him.

Can I have multiple computers running iFunPix application ?

Yes, and this is actually an important feature of the system because it will help you manage all your media files even if they are scattered on a few computers at home/office

If you have a few computers at home (and office), you can install iFunPix application on all of them, login with your iFunPix user login and password.

The files from all the folders that you have set on all of the computers together will appear together under "access" when you login. Now you can manage all of them as if they where together.

Note :
* You can remote access with a web browser and mobile phone too.
* Don't forget the leave some or all of your PCs on and connected to the internet.

What happens when I copy new files to a folder that already defined ?

iFunPix is scanning your folders constantly and will detect the new files instantly (there is no need to define the folder again).
If you've mapped that folder to a Web Album then those files will be shares automatically.

To view those new files, goto "access" and click on one of the "Recently Added" items on the left.

For instance, if you have a digital camera that synchronize your photos to some folder, and iFunPix already have this folder defined in the "Folder Manager", then the new photos will be available automatically under "Recently Added"

How can I access iFunPix using a mobile phone or PDA ?

You can access iFunPix using any device with a web browser like a cell phone, PDA or BlackBerry.
Just navigate to the following address :
http://mobile.ifunpix.com
It is better if you'll set this address as a bookmark first. You can also send yourself SMS as a bookmark from your web page.

Using your mobile phone or PDA you'll be able to view your public albums and listen to your public music. You'll be able to navigate to your friend's page and view their Web Albums and music too.

Note : You'll need a WAP 2.0 enabled mobile phone with an internet connection (GPRS, 1X, 3G etc.) or PDA with wireless connection.
Some mobile providers are blocking access to the internet.

What about security ?

Viewing your Web Albums is limited according to the rights that you yourself give. By default all your files are totally private for your eyes only.

The rights are controlled and enforced, on a user base, by the iFunPix servers using two sets of public/private keys 1024-bits for encryption, MD5 hashing and token mechanism. This technology is there to make sure that your media is private and secured, nobody can access it (unless you give your permission) and nobody can pose as you to change those permissions.

You can deny access to your Web Albums at any time you want.

What is a UPnP enabled DMR (Digital Media Receiver) ?

Digital media receiver (DMR) is a term used to describe a broad range of consumer electronics devices that let you play digital media (such as the digital music, video, and picture files on your computer) in any room in your home—even in rooms that do not have a personal computer.

DMRs are available in numerous sizes, shapes, and configurations from a variety of manufacturers. Depending upon the model, the device might be able to play only audio, audio and video, or audio, video, and pictures. Some DMRs have integrated displays, while others connect to TVs or other display devices.

DMR manufacturers use a variety of names to describe their devices.

iFunPix support for DMR is coming soon.

How can I use iFunPix sharing inside MSN Messenger ?

While chatting with your friend in the regular MSN Messenger conversation window,
open the Actions menu and select 'Start iFunPix sharing'.
After the other user has accepted the invitation, the conversation window will grow to the right and will include the 'iFunPix sharing' area.

Hover with the mouse over the upper border of the new area to browse your Web Albums.
Hover with the mouse over the left border of the new area to view session history.

If you see this message - 'iFunPix doesn't recognize you...' you should setup the MSN Messenger E-mail address in your iFunPix profile first.

Note : Both users must have the iFunPix application installed on their PC for the sharing to work (there is no need to actually login or share pictures from this copy of the application though).

Is it safe to use my password from remote PC like at my office, internet cafe or WiFi network ?

This icon near your password means that your password gets encrypted using MD5 hash algorithm (RSA Data Security, Inc 128 bit).

Password will be encrypted before being transmitted over the Internet.

Encryption makes it very difficult for unauthorized people to view information traveling between computers. It is therefore very unlikely that anyone read your password as it traveled across the network.