Browser Tune Up - IE and Firefox
Enable Javascript and cookies, and disable pop-up blocking

You will need to perform the following adjustments to optimize your browser for use with Etudes-NG.

1. Enable Java & Javascript

You will need to perform the following adjustments:

Internet Explorer
  1. From the Menu, select Tools
  2. Select Internet Options >> Security >> Custom level
  3. Scroll down to Scripting (near the bottom of the list)
  4. Select 'enable' for Active Scripting
  5. Click OK
  6. Continue on to Step 2: Enable Cookies as listed below

 

Firefox - PC
  1. From the Tools menu, select Options
  2. Click on the Content icon
  3. Make sure the Enable Java and Enable Javascript checkboxes are selected
  4. Be sure Block pop-up windows is NOT checked
  5. Continue on to Step 2: Enable Cookies as listed below

 

Firefox - Mac
  1. From the Firefox menu, select Preferences
  2. Click on the Content icon
  3. Make sure the Enable Java and Enable Javascript checkboxes are selected
  4. Be sure Block pop-up windows is NOT checked
  5. Continue on to Step 2: Enable Cookies as listed below

 

2. Enable Cookies

You will need to enable cookies in order to log in to Etudes-NG and maintain sessions (not get logged out).

Internet Explorer
  1. Select "Internet Options" from the Tools menu
  2. Click on the "Privacy" tab
  3. Manually slide the bar down to "Medium" (3rd up from bottom) under "Settings"
  4. Click "OK"

 

Firefox - PC
  1. From the Tools menu, select Options
  2. Click on the Privacy icon
  3. Check "Accept cookies from sites
  4. Click "OK"

 

Firefox - Mac
  1. From the Firefox menu, select Preferences
  2. Click on the Privacy icon
  3. Check "Accept cookies from sites
  4. Close window

 

 

3. Disable Pop-Up Blocking for Etudes-NG

While using Etudes-NG, you may have to download and open files. If you are using pop-up blocking software, you may not be able to do this. You will need to disable pop-up blocking. Pop-up blockers work in the background while you browse the internet. When they detect a pop-up window that may be an unwanted advertisement, they automatically close the window. This can prevent Etudes-NG from performing properly.


Depending on your pop-up blocking software, you may have to set the Etudes-NG URL (http://etudes-ng.fhda.edu) as an allowed site,

OR you may need to disable the pop-up blocker while using Etudes-NG.

To disable pop-up blockers for Etudes-NG:

a) Search your hard drive for any software with "pop-up" in the name. Disable it or set the Etudes-NG URL (http://etudes-ng.fhda.edu) as an allowed site. Examples of popular pop-up blocking applications include:

b) Pop-up blocking functions are included in some anti-virus, internet security, personal firewall, and browser programs. Disable the relevant setting in the program or set the Etudes-NG URL (http://etudes-ng.fhda.edu) as an allowed site. If you don't set the latter, you may not be able to open documents or see instructions that get loaded in pop-up windows.

Examples of programs that include pop-up blocking functions include the following:

Note : Click the links to read configuration information. If there is no link, refer to the Help in the affected program in your computer's related application to learn more about how to disable pop-up blocking.

Have a Backup Plan!

Finally, sometimes your software, browser, system, or your ISP's firewall settings may block you from accessing our servers. It is prudent to have a computer back-up plan in case you experience problems with your own computer or Internet Service Provider (ISP). Have a backup plan where you can access your course from a friend's system, a campus computer lab, campus or public library computers, or your work computer. Find a reliable system early!

 

 

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