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The following information
is provided to ensure the proper operation of
GOES Channel Selection. Please read this entire document.
Software Required:
The GOES Channel Selection Webcast was coded in Macromedia®
Flash 5®. In order to access the multimedia segments,
the Macromedia® Flash® player plug-in
must be installed on your computer. The appropriate plug-in ships
with and is installed with the most current versions (4.x and 6.x)
of the Netscape® Navigator and Microsoft®
Internet Explorer® browsers. Users of the older versions
of the Netscape® Navigator browser must go to the
Macromedia®
Website and download and install the plug-in manually. The appropriate
plug-in will install itself if you are using an older version of
the Microsoft® Internet Explorer®
as your browser (it will ask you for permission before doing so).
Screen Resolution:
Run your browser window at full screen (i.e., hit the maximize button)
before starting the module. The optimal screen resolution setting
for this module is at least 800 x 600, 16-bit color. Running at
640 x 480 resolution is not recommended. You will have to scroll
pages more frequently, and your need to scroll may not always be
obvious as information at the bottom and sides of the page may not
be visible. If you MUST run at 640 x 480 resolution, be sure to
keep your toolbar turned off or the necessary navigation buttons
may not be visible.
Using the Module:
The Macromedia Flash files (which deliver the audio, text, and multimedia
elements) use sequential downloads to begin playing presentation
before the entire file is stored on your hard drive. You can go
back to previous pages to hear them again, but while the file is
downloading (indicated by the spinning globe in Internet Explorer
icon in the upper-left corner or the shooting stars in Netscape
icon in the upper-left corner) you may not be able to access subsequent
pages. There is a preload in the beginning of each section that
enables the presentation to play smoothly after starting.
There are 3 buttons that control the audio and bullet presentation
located in the upper right corner of the browser window. The Rewind
button 
skips back 5 seconds per click to allow you to listen to the audio
and see the presentation again. The Pause/Play button has two functions.
Clicking the Pause button icon 
(dark blue in this case) stops the audio. Clicking the Play button
icon (light blue in this case) starts the audio again. The Fast
Forward button 
advances the audio 5 seconds. The audio progress indicator 
shows your current position in the audio segment relative to total
length of the segment. The number next to the controls shows the
total time of the segment. To restart the audio segment from the
beginning, click the page number you are currently viewing on the
left menubar.
Potential Audio Problems:
Some computers with older sound cards may not play the audio smoothly
causing a popping or static-like sound. Using the latest software
drivers (available from the manufacturer, often over the Web) may
help solve this problem.
Font Size:
The information layout was designed to be viewed with a default
font of Verdana 10 point in Netscape®, or "Medium"
font in Microsoft® Internet Explorer®.
If you have another default font selected, you should probably change
it now or you may experience text layout problems.
Browser Updating:
It is strongly suggested that you update your browser to the latest
version currently available. This site makes use of dynamic HTML
and Java applets. The module has been tested and functions correctly
when viewed with Internet Explorer® version 5.x and
Netscape® Navigator version 4.7x or higher. There
may be minor differences in performance using Netscape®
6.x, but the module will still function adequately. Other or older
browsers are not recommended or supported for this Web site.
Cache Settings:
It is strongly suggested that you empty your cache and set the cache
size to at least 12 MB or more. This will enable the module to run
properly with less time spent downloading the pages. To do this
in Netscape®, use the Edit menu and select Preferences,
Advanced, Cache. In Internet Explorer®, use the View
menu and select Internet Options, General, Temporary Internet Files,
Settings.
Running Other Programs:
It is strongly suggested that you close all other applications while
you use this module. Browsers require a significant amount of processor
capacity, so the usability of the module may be compromised if you
keep other applications open.
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