Installation notes
PC version 1.01
The PC version of this cd-rom requires the prior installation of Java plug-in.
If you can observe above an animation of the NH3 molecule,
this means Java plug-in has already been installed on your computer. You can
therefore proceed in using the software.
If this is not the case however, you must install Java plug-in now.
If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer, the installation starts
upon loading this page. Simply follow the instructions provided by the setup
program.
If you are using Netscape Navigator, you will have to start manually
the setup program, j2re130.exe, which you can find in the
directory plugin of your cd-rom. Then close all Netscape windows
and restart the software.
You may also consult the Java plug-in web site .
Please note :
Do not forget to turn the sound on : each animation is synchronized with a sound track.
In most pages, the simulation controls (mouse and keyboard) are locked until
the end of the explanation. If you wish to use the simulation controls immediately,
you can press the button below the simulation window. This will end the explanation
and let you use all simulation controls. You can then restart the explanation by clicking on
the button.
The buttons
and
on the left toolbar let
you choose between two modes where the explanation either does (default) or does not start
automatically when loading a new page.
In some cases an annoying window named "Java console" pops up when Java is started.
This can be disabled using the Java plug-in setup program which you will find in
the configuration panel of your computer.
If you do not wish to install Java plug-in, you can use the Mac version which does
work on a PC. Note however that the sound quality will not be as good
(8 bits/8 kHz instead of 16 bits/22 kHz).
If some part of the animation window is not shown please increase the browser window
size. If the screen resolution is only 800x600 it is required that you run the browser full
screen (hit the F11 key).
This software is intended for interactive use and is not optimized for printing. If you
do wish to print anyway, you can use the Print function of your browser. However, please be
aware that the page is a frameset and that you must choose how the different frames should
be printed. If you wish to print only the animation screen you should first select the
corresponding frame with the mouse and then choose "selected frame only" in the print
dialog box.
Section 6.4 contains video demonstrations which should normally be played using
Microsoft Windows Media Player. You can also download QuickTime .
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