The CD Rom – Getting Started

You might find this part difficult. We are sorry that CHANGE cannot give you support to use your CD. If you are having problems, ask someone who knows about computers, they may be able to support you.

What sort of computer do I need?

You can use an Apple Mac Computer or a PC.



What software do I need on my computer?

If you have an Apple Mac you need:  
Mac OS 7.6.1 or higher
Netscape 4.0 or higher
Internet explorer 4.1 or higher
Apple works 5.0 or higher

You also need a minimum screen size of 800 by 600 in 256 colours (but bigger is better!)

If you have a PC you need:

Windows 98 or higher
Internet explorer 4.1 of higher
Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher Microsoft Word 6.0 or higher

You also need a minimum screen size of 800 by 600 in 256 colours (but bigger is better!)



What happens if the disc does not start straight away?

If you have an Apple Mac:

  1. Look for a file called start.htm.
  2. Locate your browser file icon.
  3. Drag the start.htm file onto the browser, the disc should start now.  

If you have a PC:

  1. Open ‘My Computer’.
  2. Right click the CD drive icon.
  3. Select the explore button.
  4. Then click start.htm, the disc should start now.