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Mac - Safari (OS X versions only)

Seven Steps! Follow the seven quick steps below to make sure that your computer and browser are set up properly. You only need to do the first five steps ONCE for each computer you are using. We recommend performing steps 6 and 7 before each use of ANGEL!

If you have any problems with these steps, please call 617-928-7375 and we will be happy to walk you through these steps!

Steps 1-5 only need to be performed ONCE for EVERY COMPUTER you are using.
1
Install Java (Be sure your Java software is not out of date - download a recent version!)
2
 Enable Java and Javascript
3
 Enable Cookies
4
 Install all the recommended plug-ins
5
 Remove additional toolbars such as Yahoo! and Google toolbars
Steps 6 and 7 should be done just before using ANGEL, each and every time.
6
 Speed up your Browser! Clear your Browser Cache
7
 Disable ALL Pop-Up Blockers

1. Install Java
a.
b.
Click on Download Now.
c.
Click on Apple Manual Download.. You will be redirected to apple.com and the most recent release of Java.
d.
Click on the arrow next to the file size or the actual file size itself to download the file to your computer.
e.
Find the downloaded file on your computer, named Java15Release1.dmg or something similar. Double-click it.
f.
A new finder window will open with the filename followed by the .pkg extension. Double-click on the pkg file.
g.
The installer window will open, asking if you want to install the software. Click Continue and follow the instructions to install Java.
NOTE: If the procedure above appears different for your browser, please try the manual download site: http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp and click "Download" next to Windows Online Installation. The download will begin. A dialog box will open. Click RUN.

2. Enable Java and Javascript
a.
From the Safari menu, select Preferences.
b.
In the top pane, select Security.
c.
Next to Web Content, make sure the Enable Java and Enable Javascript checkboxes are selected.
d.
Close the pop-up window.

3. Enable Cookies
a.
From the Safari menu, select Preferences.
b.
In the top pane, select Security.
c.
Next to Accept Cookies, select either Always or Only from sites you navigate to.
d.
Close the pop-up window.

4. Install all the required plug-ins
Your instructor may use various file formats or tools in their course site that require special free software to examine. You may be required to read a pdf file, examine a PowerPoint slide show, or watch an animation. All plug-ins are free.
REQUIRED PLUG-INS (all free!)
Adobe Acrobat Reader - Handouts and readings often appear in pdf form, requiring this software. Visit the website to download and follow the installation instructions.
Adobe Flash Player - The Adobe Flash Player is required to view the tutorials on WebCT tools. Some professors also use animated tutorials for in their course materials.
RECOMMENDED DOWNLOADS (all free!)
Adobe Shockwave Player - As well as Flash, many online textbook materials your instructor may use depend on Adobe Shockwave Player to operate. If your animations are not work, this may be why.
Media Players - If you have video or audio files in your course, you may need one or all of the players below:
Apple Quicktime
RealPlayer
Windows Media Player
PowerPoint Viewer - Some instructors place their PowerPoints online for students to download, view, and study from.

5. Remove additional toolbars such as Yahoo! and Google toolbars
The browser toolbars from companies such as Yahoo!, Google, Norton and others can interfere with the operation of ANGEL. The pop-up blockers can prevent certain ANGEL tools from working properly and the toolbars themselves can cause problems with logging in. Removing these toolbars will prevent these problems while using ANGEL.
To remove the Google toolbar, visit the Google Toolbar site and follow the uninstall instructions.
To remove the Yahoo! toolbar, visit the Yahoo! Toolbar site and follow the uninstall instructions.
For all other toolbars, please call 617-928-7375 or email elearning@mountida.edu and we will provide you with instructions.

6. Clear your browser cache to speed up your browser
Browsers will store files from webpages on your computer so that they quickly load the next time you visit the site. They also store text files called cookies that contain information about your computer, usernames, and other information so that websites remember information about your visit and make logging in faster.

Over time, your browser saves so many temporary files and occasionally saves a corrupted cookie that it begins to slow down your surfing or prevent log-in to secure sites. Clearing your browser cache (deleting these temporary files) will help speed up your ANGEL experience and prevent log-in problems.
a.

Open the Safari menu and select Preferences.

b.

Click the Security icon at the top right of the window.

b.

Click Show Cookies.

b.

In the new window that opens, click Remove All, then click Done.

b.

Close the window.

b.

Open the Safari menu again and select Empty Cache...

b.

Click Empty to clear out the temporary web files.


7. Disable all pop-up blockers
ANGEL uses pop-up windows for quizzes, emails, discussions, and uploading files. You will need to turn off pop-up blockers in order for these tools to function.
a
You can find instructions to turn off the Safari pop-up blocker at Apple.com.
b
To disable other pop-up blockers, follow the directions below.
c

Search your hard drive for any software with "pop-up" in the name. Disable it or set mountida.angellearning.com, Mount Ida College's ANGEL server, as an allowed site. Examples of popular pop-up blocking applications include:

  • Pop-Up Stopper
  • Pop-Up Defender
  • Pop-Up Zapper
d

Pop-up blocking functions are included in some anti-virus, internet security, personal firewall, and browser programs. Disable the relevant setting in the program or set mountida.angellearning.com, Mount Ida College's ANGEL server, as an allowed site.

Examples of programs that include pop-up blocking functions include the following (click the link for instructions on how to disable the pop-up blockers).
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