(1) Downloading time
The lesson videos of Samurai Manga Workshop can be purchased and seen from the Shopping Page in wmv format (high quality) or mp4 format (low quality).
The prices of the two formats are the same.
Downloading time differs depending on the communication speed of the service you are using.

Estimation of downloading time

Communication speed	wmv format (250MB-650MB)	mp4 format (70MB-250MB)
Broadband connection （5Mbit/s）	7 to 20 minutes	2 to 7 minutes
Narrowband connection (1Mbit/s)	20 to 60 minutes	6 to 20 minutes

(2) Software required
To view the videos, please make sure the below software is available on your computer. They can be downloaded for free.

Your OS	Player for wmv format	Player for mp4 format
Windows XP, Vista, 7	VLC player for win WMV player for win	VLC player for win QuickTime for win
Mac OS X	VLC player for Mac WMV player for Mac	VLC player for Mac QuickTime for Mac

(3) Check by downloading the free trial video.
Make sure you download the Free trial video first and make sure you can view the video on your computer.
If you have checked that you can view the trial video, begin shopping!

(1) Click DOWMLOAD on the menu bar and it will direct you to the shopping page.

(2) When you click the picture of a lesson, it will direct you to the details of the lesson.
Choose your language and format, and put it into your shopping cart.

(3) When all of the lessons you wish to purchase are in your shopping bag, check the total amount and proceed to “Checkout”.
To purchase the lessons, you need to register for a membership. Membership fee is free. After becoming a member, you can purchase the videos and participate in the forums. Members will receive a Newsletter when a new lesson is available.

(4) Lesson videos of Samurai Manga Workshop can be purchased through PayPal.
PayPal is a safe online payment system that is used in the U.S, Europe, Hong Kong, and in many countries all over the world.
PayPal is available in many currencies, and allows you to shop without others knowing your credit card number. The account for PayPal is free of charge, and the handling fee is free as well. If you do not own a PayPal account, please go to the PayPal homepage and become a member.



(5) After the payment is complete, you will receive a payment bill into your account. Please check your payment bill through your account page.

(6) On your payment bill, it will show the items you have purchased and the download link. Click the link and save the lesson video in your computer.

Note: An item can be downloaded up to 3 times within 72 hours.

(7) When the payment is incomplete, a PayPal logo will appear on your payment bill. Please try again until the payment is completed. If you have troubles with payment, please contact PayPal.