To ensure that your computer will work effectively with Blackboard you will need to properly configure your browser.

1. Disable any pop up blockers (browser and search bars tools) for http://texaswesleyanwebct.embanet.com

2. Add Blackboard to your trusted sites list.

3. Make sure you have only one Java Runtime Environment installed, and that it passes the browser check Blackboard runs when you log in.

Checking Your Browser

You can use the Browser Checker tool to determine if your browser type and version are supported by Blackboard. For more information on browser requirements, go to http://www.webct.com/tune up.

The Browser Checker is available from the following screens:

• Entry Page
• Log In
• My Blackboard

From the appropriate screen, click Check Browser. A message appears indicating if your browser is supported or unsupported.

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Configuring QuickTime for Your PC

From the Start menu select Control Panel

Double click the QuickTime icon to launch QuickTime

• Click the Streaming tab
  • In the Streaming Speed section click to select your connection speed from the pull-down menu (if you are using a high-speed connection select 256 Kbps DSL/Cable ; if you are using a dial-up connection select 56 Kbps Modem/ISDN )
• Click on the Advanced tab
  • In the Streaming section
    • Click to select Custom... from the pull-down menu beside Transport Setup:
    • In the Streaming Transport window
      • Click to select HTTP from the pull-down menu beside Transport Protocol:
      • Click to select 80 from the pull-down menu beside Port ID:
      • Click the OK button in the Streaming Transport window
• Click the OK button in the QuickTime Preferences window

Exit the browser and Restart your computer.

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