Preparing Internet Explorer to run courses

 

Courses require the Adobe Flash plug-in to run successfully.

If you receive an error message saying that the Flash plug-in is not installed visit the Adobe web site to install the latest Flash player:

 

http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash

 

 

Atlantic Link have developed a signed ActiveX control to allow advanced keyboard interaction to take place for systems training courses.  This plug-in has been signed with a digital certificate, which certifies the validity of the code.

 

Note: The installation of the ActiveX control can be disabled on the e-learning server if required.

 

To allow the Atlantic Link ActiveX control to be installed, follow the following steps:
 

1. Open Internet Explorer.
    

2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
    

3. On the Security tab, click Custom Level.
    

4. Set 'Download signed ActiveX controls' to Enable.
   
   

 

5. Set 'Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins' to Enable.

 

 

6. Set 'Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting' to Enable.

 

 

7. Click OK to save the changes.
    

 

In order for files to be opened from Content Point (e.g. Word or Excel files), the File download setting must be enabled.

To enable file downloading:

 

1. Open Internet Explorer.
    

2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
    

3. On the Security tab, click Custom Level.
   
   
    

4. Click Enable under the File download option.
    

5. Click OK to save the changes.
    

 

Pictures must be set to display in your browser in order to use the learning management system.

To set pictures to display:
 

1. Open Internet Explorer.
    

2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
    

3. Click the Advanced tab.
   
   
    

4. Ensure a tick is in the 'Show Pictures' check box.
    

5. Click OK to save the changes.
    

 

For Internet Explorer 6 SP2 (all Windows XP SP2 computers), your browser will need to be configured to allow pop-up windows.

 

To enable pop-up windows:

 

1. Open Internet Explorer.
    

2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
    

3. On the Security tab, click Custom Level.
   
   
   
   
   
   
    

4. Ensure that the above three options are set as shown.
    

5. Click OK to close the box.
    

6. Click OK again to save the options.
    

 

JavaScript needs to be enabled to allow courses to run.

 

To enable JavaScript:

 

1. Open Internet Explorer.
    

2. Select Tools then Internet Options.
    

3. Select Security then Custom Level.
   
   
    

4. Set 'Active scripting' to Enable.
    

5. Click OK to save the changes.

 

 

To allow courses to run correctly, your e-learning server may need to be added as a Trusted Site in Internet Explorer.  This will allow courses to run correctly but will not compromise your computer’s security.
 

To add your e-learning server as a Trusted Site:

 

1. Open Internet Explorer.
    

2. Click Tools from the menu and select Internet Options.
    

3. Click on the Security tab.
    

4. Click on the green icon for Trusted Sites and click the button below it that says Sites.
   
   
    

5. Type in the address of your e-learning server, e.g. http://81.201.138.81/atlantic.
    

6. Uncheck the box that says Require server verification for all sites in this zone.
    

7. Click the Add button.
    

8. Click OK.
    

9. Click OK again to save the new settings.