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System Requirements
For optimum performance, please use Internet Explorer v6.0 or 7.0 to
access this site. If you have a version lower than 5.0, click the
link below to download a newer version.
Internet Explorer
To use Firefox, 128-bit security is required, which is available
as an upgrade from Netscape. To upgrade your browser, click the link below to
download the newer version and/or the security necessary to access the site.
Firefox
System Specs:
A Pentium PC - 359 MHz
128MB of RAM
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
Graphics adapter with Minimum 1024 x 768 display resolution, 32 bit depth
Minimum Display Resolution 1024 x 768
High Speed Internet Connection
Internet Explorer 6, 7, or Firefox 2
Not Mac Compatible
How do I check my system requirements?
If you are having problems viewing all the content in the course because you
have to scroll right and left to see all the content, you may need to change
your screen resolution or screen size. To check the screen resolution (screen
size) of your computer:
1. In Windows, click the Start button, then select Settings, then Control
Panel.
2. The Control Panel window will open. Double-click on the Display icon.
3. This will then open the Display Properties for your computer. Select the
Settings tab, and in the Screen Area section of the box, move the guide to
800x600 pixels for optimum viewing of content.
4. Click Apply. Your system may ask if it can resize your desktop. Click OK.
5. You will be prompted that Windows has resized your desktop, and asked if you
want to keep this setting. Click Yes.
6. Click OK once more to close your Display Properties box, and then close your
Control Panel window as well.
To check the memory (RAM) and OS version of your computer:
1. In Windows, click the Start button, then select Settings, then Control
Panel.
2. The Control Panel window will open. Double-click on the System icon.
3. This will display your computer’s general System Properties, including the
OS version and the memory (RAM). It may also mention the processor
manufacturer, but is unlikely to show its speed. Your OS should be Microsoft
Windows 95/98/NT/2000.
How can I check my browser?
A browser is an online software program that allows you to view web pages.
Note: we recommend Internet Explorer to take full advantage of the course
features. If you run Netscape you will need to install the 128-bit security
plug-in to access this site.
To check your browser version in Internet Explorer:
1. Click Help menu on the browser toolbar (toolbar at top of page).
2. Select "About Internet Explorer"
3. A popup window will open and you will see the Internet Explorer version you
currently have installed. If you have a version lower than 4.01 you can go to
System Requirements in the course and click on the link to download the Version
4.01 or above.
To check your browser version in Netscape Navigator:
1. Click Help menu on the browser toolbar (toolbar at top of page).
2. Select "About Netscape or About Communicator"
3. A popup window will open and you will see the Netscape version you currently
have installed. If you have a version lower than 4.06 and/or need the 128-bit
security to access this site, click the link in the System Requirements of this
course.
What are plug-ins and why do I need them?
Plug-ins are online software programs that expand the capabilities of your
browser. In this course the plug-ins allow you to play audio, view animations,
and see reports. Some plug-ins require that you restart your computer before
they will work. If you have problems viewing any graphics, animations or
hearing audio, you can click on the plug-in links in the Systems Requirements.
Macromedia's Flash Player 8 is required to play the animations included in the
Professional Automotive Technician Training Series courses. Flash Player is a
free plug-in available on Macromedia's website. If you do not have Flash
Player, you can download it now.
What are cookies?
Cookies are session information data files written to your computer by your
browser to help you keep track of where you left off when you were last working
on the course as well as for grades that are written to reports. If your
bookmarks are not working properly you may need to allow cookies to be written
by your browser. Note: we do not gather any information about you from cookies
you might receive while using this course.
To check that your browser enables cookies:
Cookies should be enabled by default for Internet Explorer and Netscape users.
To check the settings:
Internet Explorer Users
Go to Tools | Internet Options | Security Tab. The Internet Zone should be
highlighted, and the slider below should be set to Medium. To check the
settings for Medium, the user can click the Custom Level button and scroll down
to Cookies. They should automatically be set to "Enabled". If not, the user can
click the "Reset" button, or enable them manually by clicking the appropriate
radio button.
Netscape Users
Go to Edit | Preferences | Click Advanced | Select the radio button for "Accept
all cookies"
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