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Technical Requirements

Prior to a live webcast you should be sure the computer you will be using to access the webcast is loaded with the appropriate software. Please take the automatic preflight check here. Archived webcasts require only the browser and RealPlayer settings listed below.

Browser Requirements

Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Internet Explorer 4.0 or above.

Browser Settings

Check your browser Options to be sure that Javascript and Cookies are enabled. (It is the default setting.)

RealPlayer

To hear the webcast you will need the RealPlayer G2 or 8. If you have RealPlayer installed on your computer test it here prior to the webcast. (When you click on the test link a RealPlayer window should appear on your screen and you should hear a short introduction to the webcast.)

If you need to install RealPlayer or need to upgrade an older version, click the RealPlayer icon below and follow the directions to download a free copy. (Note: the link to the free version of the Player is located on the left side of the gray horizontal bar that is midway down the RealPlayer web page.)

Adobe Acrobat Readers

Resources for some sessions may be Adobe Acrobat .PDF files. You will need the Adobe Acrobt Reader to view these files. A free version of the Reader may be downloaded by clicking the Adobe icon below and following the instructions.

Listening to the Webcast Once the audio has begun, you may leave the RealPlayer window open, or you may minimize it by clicking the first small box, which contains a horizontal line on the upper, right corner of the Player window. This will minimize your Player window, but still allow you to hear the broadcast. Do not click the third box marked X. Doing so will disconnect you from the broadcast. If you are disconnected from the broadcast you can reconnect by clicking the "click here" links at the beginning of this paragraph. To reopen the minimized Player window, click the RealPlayer button that appears on the bar on bottom of your screen.

Throughout the webcast you can click on other links related to the webcast, such as the Session Resources, while listening to the webcast.