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Tip: when using a webcam
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Live Virtual Forums:
System Requirements
The Summits Of Canada 'Live Virtual
Forums' enable individuals to communicate, share and collaborate
online in real time. See below for minimum recommended system
components.
Note
1: if you can surf the internet
and if you can play
music and audio files on your computer, the Virtual
Forum application should work with your system. |
Note
2: while the system requirements
are quite basic, if you do need to purchase any equipment
(eg. - webcams, headsets) in order to use the Forum, please
remember to Keep Your Receipts until after you've tested
them to ensure everything works properly for you. |
First Time Users
Please note that the Flash plug-in
is required. In order to use these multimedia communications systems,
it's necessary to have the Macromedia Flash Player installed.
Your system will most likely have this already, but if not, or
if you want to upgrade your Flash Player (free), click the icon
below:
Internet Connection
The system will work with dialup connections,
however high-speed internet connections (eg. - ADSL, ISDN, Cable,
etc.) are recommended and will provide better results.
Browser
| PC |
- Internet Explorer v6.0 +, Netscape 4.7 and
above, Mozzilla 1.0 + |
Mac |
- Internet Explorer 5.1, and on Mac OSX, Mozzilla
1.0 + |
Computer Software Operating System
| PC |
- Windows 98, NT, 2000, XP Linux/UNIX (does
not support Windows ME) |
Mac |
- OS9 and OS X (Mac OS8 and below not supported) |
Headsets
| - |
Use a headset with a 1/8th"
plug for better performance than a USB headset, especially
if you are using a USB webcam. |
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Some sound cards have more
than one output jack. If green and black
are both present use the green jack. If there is only one
output jack and it's black, use that one.
Pink goes into the microphone input jack. |
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If you are using a webcam
and it has a microphone, it is better to use the microphone
in a headset rather than the one in your webcam. |
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A headset with noise-canceling
feature is and/or remote volume control is a desirable feature.
Plantronics brand headsets are recommended. |
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Use only a full duplex
sound card – this allows you to speak and listen at
the same time. |
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Input/output plugs often have microphone/headset
icons on them which you can match to the appropriate jack
on you computer. |
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Assuming you know how to control the volume of sound on
your computer, it is recommended that you set the initial
play back level at approximately 70% of maximum.. |
Webcam
| - |
Recommended models: Logitech 3000 or 4000 Pro
webcam work well with Mac's, Logitech Pro 5000 works best
with PC's |
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If your webcam has a built in microphone, it
is recommended that you use an external microphone/headset
for better performance. |
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If you have both a USB headset and a webcam
and you receive a USB error, it means that your computer cannot
handle both the headset and web cam at the same time. Use
a headset with 1/8th" inch plugs. |
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Summits Tip:
make sure you have good lighting in the room |
Computer Hardware
Cross-platform: works with Intel and
AMD based PC's as well as Macs.
| Hardware |
Minimum |
Recommended |
| Sound Card |
Full Duplex |
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| PC
Systems |
Pentium II and above
or AMD K6-2 |
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| Processor Speed |
300 Mhz |
800 Mhz+ |
| RAM |
64 Mb |
128+ Mb |
| Mac
Systems |
G3 |
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| Processor Speed |
266 MHz |
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Help
If you are sure your computer system
has all of the necessary requirements above, but find you are
having problems accessing/using the Virtual Forum, you may send
an email to us at:
In your email, please explain the nature
of the problem you are encountering, and provide details about
your system: PC or Mac, Operating System, type of webcam, browser,
internet connection, etc.
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