Natural History Museum : Seamobile: HELP

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Viewing The Seamobile Frequently Asked Questions

Does my computer have everythin g it needs to run this program?

In order to view the Seamobile properly, you will need the following:

1. Mac OS 7.5 or better OR Windows 95, Windows NT or better; 120 MHz, 32 MB RAM, 8X CD-ROM

2. Netscape Navigator (v4.5 or higher) OR Microsoft Explorer (v. 4.0 or higher)

3. Adobe Acrobat Reader (v3.0 or higher). This allows you to access handouts and other printed material. It has been included on this disc and will automatically be loaded onto your machine when you use the Seamobile Program for the first time.

4. Quick Time (v4.0). This allows you to see the video portions of the program. It has also been included on this disc and will automatically be loaded onto your machine when you use the Seamobile Program for the first time.

5. Shockwave Plug-in. This allows you to use the animated/interactive components of the program. This is NOT included on this disk, but can easily be downloaded from the Macromedia web site.

How do I get plug-ins?
A plug-in is a special accessory needed to help a program run with a particular application. In order to view this program you need the Macromedia® Shockwave plug-in. Click on the Macromedia® logo to download the plug-in. If you are unable to download the plug-in, you may not be able to fully access the interactive portion of this CD-ROM.

How do I set my computer memory to run the program? (Macintosh users)

For optimal performance, Macintosh users should allocate at least 18MB of memory to the browser application they are using and turn on virtual memory. (Be sure to close the browser application before you try to adjust memory.)

Allocate memory to an application: Highlight the application icon, go to "File" > Get Info and a control panel pops up. Select " memory" and allocate 18000K in the "preferred" field.

To turn on virtual memory: Under Apple Menu Items>Memory, you can select the Virtual Memory "On" radial button.

How can I optimize my viewing of the site?

Windows Users

Macintosh Users

The best way to view our new site is at 640 x 480 or bigger pixel screen resolution displaying thousands of colors. Screen resolution, and color depth is controlled by your operating system and by the type of monitor you have. Also some browsers can collapse or turn off toolbars to increase viewable window size.

If you are running Microsoft® Windows®95, Windows®98 or Windows NT® you can easily change your screen resolution by clicking on the Start icon and selecting Control Panel from the menu that appears. From the window that appears select Display. Now, select the Settings tab. Within that window you will see a setting called Display Area. Adjust your screen resolution to 640 x 480 or greater. Below that is your color depth control, set it to thousands of colors.

If you are on a Macintosh, use the Apple® Powerstrip bar to adjust the resolution and color depth using their respective controls on your strip. Or, from the Apple menu select "Control Panels" and then "Monitors & Sound" to change your screen resolution and color depth.

Using the Seamobile Common Action Buttons

Next
sends user to the next part of the session

Directory sends user to the Seamobile Directory. Other parts of the program can be reached from that page

Help sends user to this page!

Download
sends user to the Download page which describes and lists all of the activities and materials that can be used with the Seamobile exploration

? sends user to the directions for that part of the session

Continue clicking on this sends user to the next step of the current part. Unlike Next, it does not take the user to the next part of the session

Back during the "Species Identification" part, returns user to the previous screen; allows user change his/her choice

More during the "Dive" and "Species Identification" parts of the session, this button allows the user to learn more about a particular species

Glossary during the "Species Identification" part, allows user to refer to glossary without going to the Directory

Key Menu during the "Species Identification" part, sends user to the main screen that shows all the species for that site

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Viewing The Seamobile	Frequently Asked Questions
Does my computer have everythin g it needs to run this program?	In order to view the Seamobile properly, you will need the following: 1. Mac OS 7.5 or better OR Windows 95, Windows NT or better; 120 MHz, 32 MB RAM, 8X CD-ROM 2. Netscape Navigator (v4.5 or higher) OR Microsoft Explorer (v. 4.0 or higher) 3. Adobe Acrobat Reader (v3.0 or higher). This allows you to access handouts and other printed material. It has been included on this disc and will automatically be loaded onto your machine when you use the Seamobile Program for the first time. 4. Quick Time (v4.0). This allows you to see the video portions of the program. It has also been included on this disc and will automatically be loaded onto your machine when you use the Seamobile Program for the first time. 5. Shockwave Plug-in. This allows you to use the animated/interactive components of the program. This is NOT included on this disk, but can easily be downloaded from the Macromedia web site.
How do I get plug-ins?	A plug-in is a special accessory needed to help a program run with a particular application. In order to view this program you need the Macromedia® Shockwave plug-in. Click on the Macromedia® logo to download the plug-in. If you are unable to download the plug-in, you may not be able to fully access the interactive portion of this CD-ROM.
How do I set my computer memory to run the program? (Macintosh users)	For optimal performance, Macintosh users should allocate at least 18MB of memory to the browser application they are using and turn on virtual memory. (Be sure to close the browser application before you try to adjust memory.) Allocate memory to an application: Highlight the application icon, go to "File" > Get Info and a control panel pops up. Select " memory" and allocate 18000K in the "preferred" field. To turn on virtual memory: Under Apple Menu Items>Memory, you can select the Virtual Memory "On" radial button.
How can I optimize my viewing of the site? Windows Users Macintosh Users	The best way to view our new site is at 640 x 480 or bigger pixel screen resolution displaying thousands of colors. Screen resolution, and color depth is controlled by your operating system and by the type of monitor you have. Also some browsers can collapse or turn off toolbars to increase viewable window size. If you are running Microsoft® Windows®95, Windows®98 or Windows NT® you can easily change your screen resolution by clicking on the Start icon and selecting Control Panel from the menu that appears. From the window that appears select Display. Now, select the Settings tab. Within that window you will see a setting called Display Area. Adjust your screen resolution to 640 x 480 or greater. Below that is your color depth control, set it to thousands of colors. If you are on a Macintosh, use the Apple® Powerstrip bar to adjust the resolution and color depth using their respective controls on your strip. Or, from the Apple menu select "Control Panels" and then "Monitors & Sound" to change your screen resolution and color depth.
Using the Seamobile	Common Action Buttons
Next	sends user to the next part of the session
Directory	sends user to the Seamobile Directory. Other parts of the program can be reached from that page
Help	sends user to this page!
Download	sends user to the Download page which describes and lists all of the activities and materials that can be used with the Seamobile exploration
?	sends user to the directions for that part of the session
Continue	clicking on this sends user to the next step of the current part. Unlike Next, it does not take the user to the next part of the session
Back	during the "Species Identification" part, returns user to the previous screen; allows user change his/her choice
More	during the "Dive" and "Species Identification" parts of the session, this button allows the user to learn more about a particular species
Glossary	during the "Species Identification" part, allows user to refer to glossary without going to the Directory
Key Menu	during the "Species Identification" part, sends user to the main screen that shows all the species for that site