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__________________________Quick Reference Guide

NCVPS Computer Requirements


For the latest updates, visit http://www.ncvps.org/parentstudent/technical/

System Requirements:

• Hardware (minimum requirements):


o 500 MHz minimum processor speed
o 512 MB Ram, minimum
o 10 GB of free HDD space
o Audio Sound Capability & Headphones/Speakers
• Operating System, one of the following:
o Windows Vista, XP, 2000
o Macintosh OS X 10.4.6 (minimum)
• Browser, one of the following:
o Internet Explorer 6.0 (minimum)
o Firefox 2.0.0.1 (minimum)
o Safari 2.0.3 (minimum)

Connectivity Requirements

• Internet Connection 56K (or faster)

Security Needs

• Pop-up Blocker(s) must be turned off for:


o http://ncvps.blackboard.com
o www.wimba.com
o www.ncvps.org
o www.sasinschools.com

Downloads, Software and Plugins:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 (minimum)


• Media Player, one of the following:
o QuickTime 7.0 (minimum)
o Real Player 9.0 (minimum)
o Windows Media Player 9 (minimum)
• Sun Java 3D: 1.3.1 (minimum)
• Sun Java 1.4.2 (minimum)
• Flash 9.0 (minimum)

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• Microsoft Office, Google Docs, or Open Office (free download)
• Shockwave

Note:
If the NCVPS course requires other technologies or software such as digital cameras,
handhelds, midi devices, etc. please contact the Distance Learning Advisor at your home
school about getting access to such equipment and software.

Cautions and Recommendations:


• Occasionally, Internet Explorer may become corrupted and cause problems with
accessing your course. Downloading Firefox and using it as your Internet browser
may fix your access problems.
• Issues have been raised about the compatibility of AOL dial-up, MSN, Juno, and
CompuServe with distance learning courses. Therefore, we do not recommend
these providers.
• If you have problems with pop-ups being blocked, make sure that all pop-up
blockers are turned off or that the Blackboard site
(http://blackboard.ncvps.org) is in the “allowed sites” list. Pop-up blockers can
come from several different places. If you have tool bars such as Yahoo or Google,
they automatically block pop-ups unless directed by you to allow certain Web site
pop-ups.
• Viruses and spyware can cause your computer to run incorrectly or do unusual
things.
• Make sure you have virus protection on your computer.
• Update your virus protection program regularly.
• Scan your computer for viruses and spyware regularly.
• Find free virus and spyware scans at www.antivirus.com

Note: If the NCVPS course requires other technologies, such as digital cameras,
handhelds, midi devices, etc., please contact your NCVPS advisor at your home school
about getting access to such equipment.

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