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Element K Computer Set-Up

Computer requirements
Installing Shockwave plug-in

Required Browser Settings

Computer Requirements

Windows:

Processor: Pentium 90-MHz or better
Operating system: Windows 95, 98 or NT
Web browser: "Standard" browsers only such as Netscape or Internet Explorer. No beta versions or modified browsers. If you have an Internet Service Provider such as AOL which uses a modified browser, connect as usual, minimize (don't exit) AOL and then launch Netscape or Internet Explorer to access Element K.
M
inimum browser: Internet Explorer 4 or Netscape Communicator 4.05
Recommended browser: Internet Explorer 5 or later
Browser plug-ins: Verify that plug-ins are installed, Plug-in installation instructions.
Modem speed: 28.8 modem or faster
Screen Resolution: 800 x 600 @256 colors
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Macintosh:

Operating System: Mac OS 8 or better
Web browser: "Standard" browsers only such as Netscape or Internet Explorer. No beta versions or modified browsers. If you have an Internet Service Provider such as AOL which uses a modified browser, connect as usual, minimize (don't exit) AOL and then launch Netscape or Internet Explorer to access Element K.
Minimum browser: Internet Explorer 4 or Netscape Communicator 4.05
recommended browser: Internet Explorer 5
Browser plug-ins: Shockwave is required for self-study courses. Do not click on the Quick Plug-In Setup button on the Element K site as this is for Windows users only. Instead, when you launch a self-study course, if you do not have the Shockwave plug-in, you'll be prompted to get it from the Macromedia site. Restart after installing the plug-in.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR OSX users: There is not yet a working Shockwave plug-in for OSX. You will have to boot into OS 9.x to use Element K.
Modem speed: 28.8 modem or faster.
Screen Resolution: 800 x 600 @256 colors
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Instructions for Installing Shockwave Plug-Ins:

These plug-ins are required for use with Netscape or Internet Explorer when taking a self-study course. Follow the directions below for installing the plug-ins.

For Windows operating systems
1. Open your browser
2. Go to: http://www.elementk.com
3. Log in and choose the course you'd like to take. When you launch a course if you do not have the Shockwave plug-in, the Macromedia site will prompt you to install it.

If you have any trouble with this process, please contact the CIS Helpdesk x7224.

For Macintosh
1. Open your browser-- We recommend the use of Internet Explorer
2. Go to: http://www.elementk.com
3. Log in and choose the course you'd like to take. When you launch a course, if you do not have the Shockwave plug-in, the Macromedia site will prompt you to install it.

If you have any trouble with this process, please contact the CIS Helpdesk x7224.

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Required Browser Settings (Macintosh and Windows users):

This page was last updated on 8/31/05.