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- What Is FamConnector?
- Who can use FamConnector?
- What kind of computer do I need?
- How can I check if my computer works well with FamConnector servers?
- What equipment do I need?
- Can I use only audio connection?
- Where can I buy headphones and webcam?
- Do I need to install software?
- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Use
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Pricing >> What Is FamConnector?
FamConnector is an interactive environment where young children can play with grandparents, parents and other family members, regardless of how far away they are.
The site allows users to see and hear one another while they read books, play games and do art activities together -- all in real time. An extensive catalog of reading selections and activities offers countless opportunities to engage in the kinds of interactive, imaginative and constructive play-time activities that children love.
Who can use FamConnector?
Anyone seeking a stronger, more loving relationship with their grandchildren or young relative can use the site. The site is specifically designed to alleviate the geographical boundaries that limit the vital relationships between young children and their grandparents and other family members by providing a platform for interactions that mimic face-to-face communication. The site is available to grandparents, parents and relatives of young children who are looking for ways to strengthen their relationships. The site is geared toward children aged 3-8, but can be used by children of all ages.
What kind of computer do I need?
The program requires a PC with high-speed internet access.
You can use both PC and MAC. There are some minimal requirements for hardware: PC (Windows) requirements:- Pentium III or higher
- 128 MB of RAM
- High-speed internet
- Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
- Microphone and Speakers. We recommend using headphones for better quality of user experience.
- Web cam (recommended)
- Browsers: Internet Explorer 5 (or above) or Firefox 1.5 (or above)
- Macromedia Flash Player 7 or above
MAC requirements: - 733 MHz or higher
- 128 MB RAM
- High-speed internet
- MAC OS X 10.2 and above
- Microphone and Speakers. We recommend using headphones for better quality of user experience.
- Web cam (recommended)
- Browsers: Firefox 1.5 or above
- Macromedia Flash Player 7 or above
These are the minimal requirements, which are needed to use FamConnector.
How much bandwidth do I need to participate?
You will need high speed internet connection. You can check your connection speed here.
How can I check if my computer works well with FamConnector?
You can use this tool to check it.
What equipment do I need?
You will need a microphone, speakers and webcam to enable you to see, hear and speak to the other user.
Although speakers and microphone are enough to use FamConnector, to improve sound quality we recommend using a headset (headphones with a microphone). Can I use only audio connection?
Yes, you can use only microphone and speakers.
Where can I buy headphones and webcam?
The equipment can be purchased at most computer shops.
Do I need to install software?
NO, in most computers in the world.
All you need is a regular browser and Macromedia Flash 7 or above. If you can read this page, you probably already have the right browser. To check if you have Macromedia flash installed on your computer, please visit out check page. If you don’t have it yet, don’t worry. Flash is free software which can be downloaded and automatically installed on your computer.
What is the Privacy Policy on FamConnector
Your privacy is important to us and we are committed to protecting it. As part of this commitment we describe our online information practices in this Policy.
To serve you better we sometimes need to collect certain information related to your use of the Website or the Service. To ensure your privacy, we use and disclose such information only in such manner and for such purposes as are described in our Privacy Policy.
What are the Terms of Use on FamConnector
You can read our Terms of Use here. |
