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Internet Browsers
- Which Internet browser should I use for Pipeline?
- How do I upgrade my browser?
- How do I determine the version of Internet Explorer I am running?
- How can I change the text size in my browser?
- How can I change the screen resolution on my computer?
- Does Pipeline require special browser settings?
- Can I access Pipeline using AOL, CompuServe, MSN and Cox?
- How do I enable cookies and java script on my browser?
- How do I enable cookies and java script on my MAC?
- I have MAC OS X, do I need to update my software?
How do I determine the version of Internet Explorer I am running?
- Click on HELP in the menu bar of Internet Explorer
- Select About Internet Explore.
- The version as well as the cipher strength will be indicated.
How can I change the text size in my browser?
If the text-size in your browser is changed from the default setting to a smaller setting, you may not be able to read some of the text. To change it back, in Internet Explorer, click on View in the menu bar, select Text Size and then select Medium.
It has also been found that if you use both Internet Explorer for a browser and Eudora for mail, Internet Explorer may default to a "smaller" font size every time you open the browser. The instructions outlined below will set Internet Explorer's default text size to "medium" or "larger" every time.
In Eudora Pro
- select Tools from the menu
- select Options
- select Viewing Mail in the category window
- click to clear the Use Microsoft's viewer check box
- restart Internet Explorer
How can I change the screen resolution on my computer?
Screen Resolution: we recommend that you use at minimum 800x600 resolution. Ideally 1024x768 or 1280x1024. Please note that some computers will not support the higher resolutions. If you are using a Windows-compatible PC, right -click in a blank area of your Desktop and choose Properties, next select Display, then Settings. In the middle of the dialogue box, you will see a slider that allows you to change your monitor resolution.
If you are using a Macintosh running an older OS, use your monitor Control Panel to change resolutions. Macintosh computers running OS X must use the new System Preferences application to change monitor resolution.
Does Pipeline require special browser settings?
Yes, there are recommended settings that will improve your Pipeline connection.
Open Internet Explorer
- Go to Tools
- Click on Internet Options
- Click on the Advanced tab
Under the Browser section:
- Check Disable script debugging
- Uncheck display a notification about every error
Under the Security section:
- Uncheck Check for server certification revocation
- Uncheck Do not save encrypted pages to disk
Make sure that Cookies are enabled.
Can I access Pipeline using AOL, CompuServe, and MSN?
It has been reported that AOL, CompuServe, and MSN users are unable to access Pipeline using the AOL, CompuServe, and MSN browsers. We recommend that you use the recommended versions of Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator to access Pipeline as follows:
- establish your dial-up connection to AOL, CompuServe, or MSN
- once the connection is established, minimize your AOL, CompuServe, or MSN browser but do not terminate the connection
- open Internet Explorer and direct your browser to http://pipeline.ccri.edu
Please call the IT Help Desk at 825-1112 if you experience problems logging in.
How do I enable cookies and JavaScript on my browser?
To enable and JavaScript, follow these steps:
- Select Internet Options from the Tools menu. The Internet Options dialog box opens.
- Click the Security tab.
- Locate the Custom area of the Security tab, and click the Custom Level button. The Security Settings dialog box opens.
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Scroll down to the Scripting section of the Settings window. To access the Campus Pipeline system, your browser must support JavaScript and Java. You must select the Enable radio button under Active Scripting.
- Click OK to close the Security Settings dialog box and to save your changes.
- Click OK to close the Internet Options dialog box.
To enable cookies if you have Windows XP with Service Pack 2,
- Select Internet Options from the Tools menu. The Internet Options dialog box opens.
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Click on the Advanced button located in the middle of the
dialog box
- In the Advance Privacy Settings dialog box, make sure sure that
the circle in front of the following options is selected:
- Override automatic cookie handling
- First-part cookies - accept
- Third party cookies - accept
- Make sure that there is a check mark in the box in front of Always allow session cookies
- Click OK to save settings
- Click OK to close the Advanced Privacy Settings dialog box and Internet Options
To enable cookies and JavaScript in Netscape Communicator, follow these steps:
- Select Preferences from the Edit menu. The Preferences dialog opens.
- Select Advanced in the Category window. The right pane displays a set of advanced options.
- In the top section of the right pane, select the Enable Java and Enable JavaScript check boxes.
- To access the Campus Pipeline system, your browser must support non-persistent cookies.
- To enable this support, in the Cookies section of the
window, select the Accept only cookies that get sent back to the
originating server.
(Some of the third-party content and service providers that you can connect to through the Campus Pipeline interface may require your browser to support persistent cookies. To enable support for persistent cookies, select the Accept all cookies check box.) - To save your changes and close the Preferences dialog, click the OK button.
How do I enable cookies and JavaScript on my MAC?
To enable cookies and JavaScript in Netscape Communicator, follow these steps:
- Select Preferences from the Edit menu. The Preferences dialog opens.
- Select Advanced in the Category window. The right pane displays a set of advanced options.
- In the top section of the right pane, select the Enable Java and Enable JavaScript check boxes.
- To access the Campus Pipeline system, your browser must support non-persistent cookies.
- To enable this support, in the Cookies section of the window,
select the Accept only cookies that get sent back to the originating
server.
(Some of the third-party content and service providers that you can connect to through the Campus Pipeline interface may require your browser to support persistent cookies. - To enable support for persistent cookies, select the Accept all cookies check box.)
- To save your changes and close the Preferences dialog, click the OK button.
To enable JavaScript in FireFox, follow the steps below:
- Select Options from Tools in the menu
- Click on the Content tab
- Enable Java and Java Script by clicking in the box to enter a check mark
- Click OK
To enable cookies in FireFox:
- Select Options from Tools in the menu
- Click on the Privacy tab
- To enable Accept cookies from sites, click in the box to enter a check mark
- Click OK
I have MAC OS X do I need to update my software?
Yes. Periodically, Apple releases updates to your computer's software. Because some updates are prerequisites for others, you may need to use Software Update more than once to get all available updates.
