Using the ZeroPort
NetZero offers three great ways to experience the ZeroPort: your old favorite - standard mode, the compact icon mode and our brand new docked mode. To change modes, right-click in the ad banner area of the ZeroPort, select View, then choose from Standard, Icon, Dock Top or Dock Bottom. Following are features that are both universal and specific to each mode.
Standard and Icon Mode Features
These features are available to you when the ZeroPort is in Standard or Icon mode.
Standard Mode
Icon Mode
Grab Bar
The ZeroPort can be moved to any point on your desktop using the grab bar, which is located on the ZeroPort under the blue bar. Just click and hold the left mouse button on the grab bar and drag it to any position on your screen. You can position the ZeroPort anywhere you wish, as long as it is completely visible.
Auto Position
You can have the ZeroPort automatically position itself in any corner of your screen. Display the pop-up menu by clicking on the ZeroPort button in the upper-left corner of the ZeroPort or by right-clicking in the ZeroPort ad window. Select Position and click on the menu option that corresponds to the corner of the screen where you want the ZeroPort positioned. (Top left, Top right, Bottom left, Bottom right)
Window Position Memory
The ZeroPort window will automatically position itself where you last left it. This means that you do not have to constantly reposition it each time that you logon to NetZero. Once you find a nice spot on your screen for the ZeroPort, it will open in that same location until you choose to change it.
Docked Mode Features
Docked Mode
NetZero Search
The new docked-mode NetZero Search feature makes running a search convenient. Type a general keyword such as music or sports into the text box on the right side of the docked ZeroPort and click on the Search button. NetZero will automatically run a Looksmart search and open your browser with the results. Then all you have to do is click on the URL or hypertext link of your choice.
Grab Bar
The docked ZeroPort cannot be moved anywhere on your screen, as in Standard or Icon mode. However, you can instantly change from docked mode to undocked by clicking on the blue bar of the ZeroPort. Then place your cursor on your screen where you would like the Standard ZeroPort to rest and click once.
Universal Features
In addition to the mode-specific features, there are also universal features available. You'll recognize most of these features from the original ZeroPort.
My Ticker
Turn the ticker on to display stocks, news and sports, which you have chosen through the Ticker Customization feature. To change the scrolling speed of the items on the ticker or to customize the items displayed, click on My Ticker (or just Ticker in Icon mode) in the lower left corner of the ZeroPort. Choose Customize to customize your stocks or click on the Fast or Slow arrows to change the scrolling speed of the ticker. For detailed instructions with screenshots on how to customize you ticker, click here.
The Docking Feature
Is the ZeroPort covering the menu of your browser? Dock it to the top or bottom of your screen by clicking on the up or down arrow in the lower right corner of the ZeroPort. The up arrow will dock the ZeroPort to the top of the screen, while the down arrow will dock it to the bottom. Want to change it from Docked to Standard mode? Just use the Grab Bar feature in docked mode or the ZeroPort Pop-up Menu to change back to Standard or Icon mode.
Banner Ads
Banner advertisements are based on the interests that you have selected in your profile. To launch directly to an advertiser's Web site, place your mouse cursor over the ad banner and click on it.
View Previous Ads
Have you seen an ad that you liked, but it disappeared before you were able to click on it? The two arrows under the lower right corner of the ad banner on the ZeroPort let you move backward and forward through previously displayed ads. You can also right-click on the ad banner and select the Back and Next options in the pop-up menu.
Search Button
Need to run a quick search? Just click on the Search button in the ZeroPort and you are taken to Looksmart's easy-to-use search engine. Typing in a general word, such as music or sports, automatically runs a Looksmart search and displays the results in your browser. Then all you have to do is click on the URL or hypertext link of your choice.
Z Start Button
Clicking on the Z Start button will take you directly to the My Z Start page, which you can customize for your local weather, stocks, personal horoscope and other exciting features.
Services and Shopping
The ZeroPort offers convenient links that are built right in. All you have to do is click on the Shopping and Services buttons and a colorful menu will drop down with links to top sites for shopping, great music and services on travel, health and more! Click on a site that interests you and zoom - you're there.
Services Button
The ZeroPort offers a whole host of services for you, our members. Located conveniently on the ZeroPort, the Services button can assist you with a variety of helpful on-line services for your career, finances and entertainment.
Shopping Button
Shopping made easy and fast! Need something special for an upcoming holiday or birthday, use the Shopping button on the ZeroPort. From treats for your favorite pet to clothes for the whole family, you can find all kinds of everyday items with just a click of your mouse.
Other Services
Clicking on the following ZeroPort buttons will take you directly to the Web sites listed.
eBay Button
To discover the bargain of a lifetime or get a fare price on your own valuable wares, click on the eBay button for an instant link to eBay Auctions.
Music Button
Launch into the world of entertainment with Launch.Com. No need to search for a great place to get the most out of the music industry. Click on the Music button, conveniently located on the ZeroPort, and check out your favorite artists today.
Autos Button
Trying to find a new car? How about vehicle shopping without ever having to leave home? Select the Autos button on the ZeroPort and find a hassle-free deal at General Motors' Web site.
Weather Button
Click on the Weather button to check your local weather forecast or check out forecasts around the world on Weather.Com! Your local weather report is based on the city and state listed in your member profile. If you'd like to change your local weather report to a different area, just right-click in the ad banner area of the ZeroPort and select Profile to change your personal information.