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 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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