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HIGHLIGHTS: |
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There are certain (standard) computer features and programs you will need in
order to participate in courses offered by the Institute of Health Sciences. |
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Computer System Requirements
There are certain (standard) computer features and programs you will need in order to participate in
courses offered by the Institute of Health Sciences. Below you'll find a list of
these requirements along with additional tips about helpful plug-ins. Keep in
mind, each program will need "space" on your computer and, therefore, has it's
own set of system requirements. Please refer to the individual program "Help"
pages and our "FAQ" (Frequently Asked Questions) for
questions you may have. |
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Current Web Browser |
We
suggest Internet Explorer 6 or 7, Netscape 8 or 9. To download the most recent
version of these programs click: |
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Internet Explorer
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Netscape
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Your browser must be set to accept "cookies". Click below for directions on
enabling cookies in most major internet browsers: |
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Enabling Cookies |
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AOL users can connect through the internet and use a separate browser to access
our programs. Once you're connected, minimize AOL and open a new browser window
by clicking the appropriate program (Internet Explorer or Netscape, etc) from
your desktop or "All Programs" menu (click "Start" and "All "Programs"). Be sure
to close both the internet browser AND AOL when you are finished. |
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Document Readers & Audio/Video Players |
Institute of Health Sciences uses other technology that you may or may not
already have installed on your computer. You will most likely come across
PDF files that can be opened through Adobe's (free) "Acrobat Reader". Click on
the links below to download free copies of the most commonly used programs. |
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Adobe Acrobat Reader |
Real One Player |
Windows Media Player |
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A Note About Firewalls
Company "firewalls" often won't allow you to log in or gain access to another
secure server. If you are having problems logging onto our site or accessing our
programs check our "FAQ" &/or speak with your company system administrator to
find out what is being blocked. |
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A Note About JavaScript
"JavaScript" is a popular scripting language, widely supported in Web browsers
and other Web tools. It adds interactive functions to HTML pages, which are
otherwise static. See below for additional information about how to test
&/or enable JavaScript on your computer. |
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More on JavaScript
To determine if JavaScript is enabled on your computer click:
Test JavaScript. If you
are immediately returned to this page, JavaScript is enabled on your
computer. If not, you will see a message.
To enable JavaScript in Internet Explorer:
· From the
"Tools" menu click "Internet Options"
· From the
"Security" tab click "Internet"
· Click "Default
Level" and "OK" |
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To enable JavaScript in Netscape:
· From "Edit"
(main [top] menu) select "Preferences"
· Click
"Advanced"
· Check to see
if "Enable Javascript for Navigator" is checked. If not, click the box to
check it
· Click "OK" |
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Keep in mind that you may need to restart your computer before changes to
preferences take effect. Visit our FAQ page for answers to additional questions
you may have. |
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