Using this CDROM
Internet Explorer
This CDROM has been designed to open automatically in a browser (Internet Explorer) on Microsoft Windows machines. It is best viewed with 16 Bit colour settings and a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. To change the resolution:
- Go to Start.
- Choose Settings then Control Panel.
- Double click Display.
- Click on Settings tab.
- Slowly slide the bar and choose 1024 x 768.
This CDROM is compatible with Internet Explorer (IE) 6.0 and above, and Firefox version 2 and above. The latest version of IE is available for download from the Microsoft website.
Apple Macintosh
- Open Safari or Firefox.
- Go to File then Open File....
- Locate the CDROM on your Desktop and click Open.
- Select Index.htm in the CDROM folder and click Open.
Java | JavaScript
This CDROM may make use of JavaScript for content presentation and browser functions. To use this CDROM your Web Browser must have JavaScript Enabled.
Microsft IE users:
- Recommended Java Version: Release 6 Update 5
- Get the latest version from the Sun Microsystems Java Website
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
Apple Macintosh Users:
- Recommended Java Version: (Release 6) Java 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 or Java 1.4
- Get the latest version from the Apple Macintosh Website
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/javaformacosx104release6.html
How to Enable Java | JavaScript
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x, 6.x and 7.x (Windows)
- Select Internet Options from the Tools menu or, for Version 7, from Tools in the upper right portion of your screen.
- Click the Security tab.
- Click Custom level… in Security level for this zone.
- Scroll down to Scripting, near the bottom of the list.
- Under Active scripting, choose Enable.
- Click OK to leave Security Settings. Click OK to leave Internet Options.
Safari (Macintosh)
- Select Preferences... from the Safari drop-down menu.
- Select the Security section from the options at the top of the pop-up page.
- Under “Web Content,” check the “Enable plug-ins,” “Enable Java” and “Enable JavaScript” boxes.
- Close the Security window.
(Mozilla) Firefox 1.5 and 2.0
- Select Options... from the Tools drop-down menu.
- Select the Content section from the options at the top of the pop-up page.
- Check the “Block pop-up windows,” “Load images automatically” and “Enable JavaScript” boxes.
- Click OK.
Adobe® Reader
You will need Adobe® Reader version 6.0 or greater installed on your computer to be able to view the pdf files. This can be downloaded directly from the software manufacturer, Adobe® The pdf files have been designed to open within Internet Explorer. If you experience problems opening a pdf file from the browser, try opening the application (Adobe®) and then open the file directly from the application. You can also open the file directly from your CD ROM drive (accessed via Windows Explorer or equivalent)
Video
The video clips should open by clicking on the required link. The video file should then automatically launch the Windows Media Player or Quicktime Player on your computer.
If you experience problems opening a video file try opening the file directly from your CDROM drive (accessed via Windows Explorer or equivalent). To open the video file you need to open or click the .wmv / .mp4 / .mpg file and then the video file should launch your media player automatically. You could also try opening your media player application (Windows Media Player, Quicktime Player) and then open the file directly from within that application.
You will need a Windows Media Player (on a Windows machine) to be able to view the video files. This can be downloaded directly from the software manufacturer, Microsoft.
You will need Quicktime Player (on a Macintosh Machine) to be able to view the video files. This can be downloaded directly from the software manufacturer, Apple.
Video Tutorials & Quizzes
These video clips should open by clicking on the required link. The video file should then playback using the inbuilt player.
Playback requirements for a Windows machine:
- Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP or later version
- 166 MHz processor
- 64 MB of RAM
Playback requirements for an Apple Macintosh machine:
- Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later version
- 1.83 GHz processor
- 512 MB of RAM
Flash®
Adobe® Flash® (.swf | .flv) video or interactive content may be used in this CDROM.
Recommended Version:
- Flash® Player 9
- Download the latest version from the Adobe® Website
http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/
Operating Systems and Browsers
Flash® Player 9 is supported on the following minimum operating systems and browsers:
Windows
- Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2.0, Safari 3.x or later - Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Firefox 1.x, Firefox 2.x, Mozilla 1.x or later, Netscape 7.x or later, Safari 3.x or later - Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5, Firefox 1.x, Mozilla 1.x, Netscape 7.x or later - Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Firefox 1.x, Mozilla 1.x, Netscape 7.x or later
Apple Macintosh
- Mac OS X v10.1 or later
(PowerPC)
Firefox 1.x, Mozilla 1.x, Netscape 7.x or later, Safari 1.x or later - Mac OS X v10.4.x or later
(Intel)
Firefox 1.5.0.3 or later, Safari 2.x or later
Audio
The audio tracks should open by clicking on the required link. The audio file should then automatically launch the Windows Media Player on your computer (Microsoft Windows) or your default media player on Apple Macintosh (Quicktime Player or iTunes).
If you experience problems opening an audio file try opening the file directly from your CDROM drive (accessed via Windows Explorer or equivalent). To open the audio file you need to open or click the .wma / .mp3 / .aiff file and then the audio file should launch your media player automatically. You could also try opening your media player application (Windows Media Player, Quicktime Player) and then open the file directly from within that application.
You will need a Windows Media Player (on a Windows Machine) to be able to play the audio files. This can be downloaded directly from the software manufacturer, Microsoft.
You will need Quicktime Player (on a Macintosh Machine) to be able to play the audio files. This can be downloaded directly from the software manufacturer, Apple.
Difficulties
Please note: you use this CDROM at your own risk. This resource has been provided to you in good faith.
Should you experience any difficulties contact the following:
- Student Services Help Desk (http://www.csu.edu.au/division/studserv/help.htm)
This link will take you to the Student Services Help Desk where you can obtain student information on assignment receipt and despatch, residential schools, subject materials and other general enquiries.
- DIT Service Desk (http://www.csu.edu.au/dit/support/helpdesk.htm)
This link will take you to the Division of Information Technology Service Desk where you can receive help with hardware/software problems.
Disclaimer
Individuals undertake the downloading of software programs from the Internet at their own risk and are bound to comply with the manufacturers' instructions concerning the use of all software programs. Charles Sturt University takes no responsibility for hardware or software problems arising from the use of this CDROM or programs downloaded from the Internet.
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