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- If you are having problems finding the members area, please go to the mainpage where you signed up from and click where it says members.
- most of the pages have links directly back to the Main Index pages
- the browsers back and forward buttons, which are usually located on the top left of the browser, can also be used to navigate the site.
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Why do I have to scroll to the left or right to see everything?
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- The Website was designed primarily around 800x600 resolution, though it will work at other resolutions
- if you have to scroll left and right, you are probably using 640x480 resolution. To get 800x600, please go
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Seeing more in the frame
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- you can see more on your screen by turning off some of the menus in your browswer
- in Netscape 4.0+, just left-click on the left-most section of the toolbar and it will fold up. Click on the arrow at the top left of the screen to expand the toolbar again.
- in IE 4.0+, hit the F11 key, located on the upper right of the keyboard. Hit it again to return to normal mode.
- alternatively you can select the "Full Screen" option under the "View" menu.
- in older browsers, the ability to turn off menus and toolbars may be located under the view|options menues or the edit|preferences menus, or some combination thereof.
- to change desktop resolution, right-click on your desktop and choose "properties" from the popup menu; choose the "settings" tab; and then move the slider to 800x600 in the "screen area" section
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Best Type of browsers to use
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- We recommend using one of the following browsers, as they are the most robust for everyday internet use:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Netscape
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Notes for AOL users.
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- To get the full effect of my site, you will need to use AOL Version 3.0 or higher while running an external browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer on top. Simply minimize the AOL window, launch the other browser, and surf away.
- To upgrade to the latest version of AOL go to keyword and type "upgrade." Then follow instructions
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I can't read the text on my screen!
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- in Netscape 4.0+, you can either increase or decrease the size of text by going to the "View" menu and selecting which you want. I recommend going to the "Edit" menu and selecting "Preferences". Under the "Appearances" submenu, select "Font" and change the size settings to your liking.
- in IE 4.0+, go to the "View" menu and select "Text Size" from the drop-down menu. Choose one of the five options to your liking.
- in older browsers, the ability to change text size may be located under the View|Options menus or the Edit|Preferences menus, or some combination thereof.
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Why do pictures take so long to download?
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- The site was designed primarily for users with modems. Some people may find this a little slow.
Some tips to speed up your web surfing experience:
- the pages usually have a link at the top of the thumbnail pages to go to a text index. You then just click on the picture name to get the full-size image.
- Make sure that your modem is configured correctly
- please also contact your modem manufacturer for the latest drivers and information updates
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How do I save pictures to my hard drive?
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Downloading pictures is very easy. If you're using Windows, just click on the picture with your right mouse button, click "Save Picture/Image As...", then provide the browser with the location on your hard drive where you want to store the image.
If you are using Macintosh:
1) Click on the thumbnail and receive the page with the picture on it.
2) Click on the image and hold the mouse button, then choose "Save Image As..." from the resulting pop up menu.
3) Locate the folder where you want to save the picture in the window that comes up.
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Things are missing or not showing up!
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Check to ensure that your browser has the images turned on.
Otherwise, there error is likely due to Javascript not being turned on.
To enable Java and JavaScript.
If you are using Netscape Version 4.0+:
1. Click "Edit" top left of your screen
2. then click "Preferences"
3. then click "Advanced"
4. ensure there is a check mark in both "Enable Java" and "Enable JavaScript"
5. then click OK
If you are using earlier releases of Netscape:
1. Click "Edit" top left of your screen
2. then click "Options"
3. then click "Network Preferences"
4. then click" Languages"
5. ensure there is a check mark in both "Enable Java" and "Enable JavaScript"
6. then click "OK"
If you are using MicroSoft Internet Explorer Version 3.x:
1. Click "View" top left of your screen
2. then click "Options"
3. then click "Security"
4. ensure a checkmark appears in "Enable Java Programs"
5. the click "OK"
If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 4.0+:
1. Click "View" at the top left of your screen
2. then click "Internet Options"
3. then click the "Security" tab.
4. under "Internet Zone" select Medium(more secure)
5. the click "Apply"
6. then click "OK"
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