Computer Monitor: Your computer monitor should be set to at least a 1024 x 768 pixel resolution. If you choose not to change the screen resolution, you will not be able to view the entire page at one time and will need to scroll over and down frequently to access necessary information.

To change your resolution in Windows, follow these steps:

  1. Click the "Start" button
  2. Click on "Settings"
  3. Select "Control Panel"
  4. Select "Display"
  5. Select the "Settings" tab
  6. In the Screen Area box, it will indicate what the current resolution is. If it is not 1024 x 768 pixels, move the little arrow to the right one notch, or until the resolution is correct.
  7. Click "Apply"
  8. A popup warning will come up telling you that Windows is going to resize your desktop and that your screen may "flicker"
  9. Click "OK"
  10. Your screen may go black for a moment. When your screen comes back, you will notice that the characters are much smaller, but that you can view a wider portion of your screen.
  11. You will have a message asking if you want to keep this setting. Select "Yes."

What browser version do I need? And how do I find out what version I currently have?

If you use Internet Explorer, you will need to have version 5.0 or higher. Ideally, you should have version 6.0. If you use Mozilla Firefox, we recommend version 2.0 or higher. To find out which version you have, open the browser, and then click on Help from the menu, then select About Internet Explorer (or About Mozilla Firefox).

A window will open, displaying the version number. If you need to upgrade to a newer version of your browser, you can get them free at the following web sites:

Internet Explorer

Mozilla Firefox