To prepare your computer for
participation in this online event, complete the following steps:
 Make
sure that you have the technology you need. This includes
the following:
- Computer with Internet access. Your
computer should, at a minimum, be equipped with a 56k modem and an
Internet connection. If you are on a network, find out from your
system’s administrator if there are firewalls in place that
will limit your Internet access.
- Computer with at least 128 megabytes of RAM
(memory). To check how much memory you have, right-click
on “My Computer,” go to “Properties,” then
click on the “general tab” (if it is not already selected).
-
Computer capable of using Microsoft Internet Explorer,
version 5.0 or higher. Note: Netscape or AOL will also provide
you with access to this event, but we can't guarantee the formatting
or functionality of the presentation.
-
Web-based e-mail account from your local service
provider (e.g., JDoe@aol.com). Note: Please use the same e-mail address
to register for the online event, the Message Board, and all correspondence
related to the event.
Please contact Anina Estrada at aestrada@edc.org if
your computer system does not meet one or more of these requirements. We
will do what we can to help you circumvent the problem. However, some older
computers may not contain the technology necessary for full participation
in this program.
Configure
your Internet Browser. For this course, we recommend that you
use the Internet browser Microsoft Internet Explorer. To configure
your browser, complete the following steps:
 JIT
compiler for virtual machine enabled (requires restart)
Enable
Automatic Image Resizing
Enable
Image Toolbar (requires restart)
Show
pictures
Smart
image dithering
- Click the Apply button
in the lower right-hand corner of the window, then click OK.
Once you have completed these steps, your computer
is ready to go! If you have questions or problems, please call
Anina Estrada at 888-332-2355.
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