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INTERNET EXPLORER AND ZIPLINE BASICS

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Since PeopleSoft 8 is browser-based it will be very important that your Internet Explorer browser is properly configured and you are proficient with working in the browser. The following Internet Explorer topics are provided to assist you with setting-up and using Internet Explorer with PeopleSoft.

You may find it helpful to print out the PDF file prior to taking a tutorial. This will provide you with step-by-step instructions that you can take notes on and use as a reference tool.

Important Notice

If you experience problems viewing one of our web-based tutorials, you may need to install the latest version of Flash. Please download and install the Flash Player and then try to view the tutorial.

Web-Based Training – New Users

If you are new to our web-based training format, we highly recommend that you take a few minutes to watch the web-based tutorial, Introduction to Web-Based Tutorials. This provides an overview of navigating through the tutorials so you are comfortable with playing, advancing, rewinding, pausing, and exiting the tutorials.

Internet Explorer Settings

Name/Desc	Last Revised	Format
Default Settings for Internet Explorer 7 After upgrading to IE7 a number of prompts will appear to select the default settings for the browser. This document outlines those prompts and settings.	4/4/2007	PDF - IE Version 7 Default Settings
Windows Updates Step-by-step instructions on how to check for and install Windows updates. These updates help resolve known issues and protect your computer from known security vulnerabilities. This manual is 6 pages in length.	4/23/2004	Pdf
Enabling Cookies Step-by-step instructions on enabling cookies in Internet Explorer. You must have cookies enabled in order to use ZipLine, the campus portal. The tutorial takes approximately 3 minutes to complete.	5/08/2004 5/08/2004 4/24/2007 4/23/2007	Tutorial - IE Version 6 PDF - IE Version 6 Tutorial - IE Version 7 PDF - IE Version 7
Clear Browsing History (Cache, Cookies, etc) Step-by-step instructions on clearing the browsing history, including cookies and temporary internet files (cache) in Internet Explorer.	2/6/2005 4/20/2004 4/20/2004 4/20/2004 4/24/2007 4/23/2007	PDF - Delete Cookies IE Version 6 Tutorial - Delete Cookies and Cache IE Version 6 PDF - Delete Cache IE Version 6 Quick Reference - Delete Cache IE Version 6 Tutorial - IE Version 7 PDF - Clear Browsing History, including cookies and cache, IE Version 7
Eliminating Secure/Non Secure Warning Messages The following tutorial and pdf file provide instructions on how to modify an Internet Explorer setting in order to eliminate the mixed content warning message.	7/09/2004 7/09/2004 4/24/2007 4/23/2007	Tutorial - IE Version 6 PDF - IE Version 6 Tutorial - IE Version 7 PDF - IE Version 7
Configuring Office applications to open in the appropriate Office Program Step-by-step instructions on configuring Internet Explorer to open Office documents in the appropriate Office program instead of in Internet Explorer. The tutorial takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.	4/20/2004 9/22/2006	Tutorial Pdf
Internet Options The following Internet Options are reviewed: Setting the default home page, clearing cache, adjusting cache settings, deleting cookies, clearing history, adjusting privacy settings, and setting Internet Explorer as the default browser. The tutorial takes approximately 7 minutes to complete.	4/20/2004 4/20/2004	Tutorial - IE Version 6 PDF - IE Version 6
Internet Explorer Basics This manual provides a complete introduction to using Internet Explorer. It is designed for the novice IE user and includes the following topics: What is the Internet, the Internet Explorer Window, the Menu, Standard Buttons, and Address Bar, Hyperlinks, Searching, Copy & Pasting, Favorites, and Links.	4/16/2004 4/23/2006 4/23/2006	PDF - IE Version 6 PDF - IE Version 7 Common Tasks Quick Guide - IE Version 7
Configure the Pop-Up Blocker in Internet Explorer The following handout provides detailed instructions on disabling the uakron.edu web sites from the pop-up blocker. Anyone who is running Windows XP Service Pack 2 may experience difficulty with certain applications, such as WebCT and PeopleSoft, due to the blocking of pop-ups. The following instructions are provided to enable pop-ups from The University of Akron web sites.	7/30/2007 07/30/2007	PDF - IE Version 6 PDF - IE Version 7

Using Web Mail

Name/Desc	Date Modified	Format
Web Mail Manual This manual provides detailed instructions on using Web Mail. The following topics are covered: Inbox, Sending Mail, Managing Folders, Addressbook, Mail Options, and the Calendar. The manual is 48 pages in length.	06/10/2004	Pdf

ZipLine Basics

Name/Desc	Last Revised	Format
ZipLine Navigation An overview of navigating in ZipLine, the University of Akron's portal. The tutorial takes approximately 10 minutes and provides a brief tour of the portal.	3/7/2005 3/7/2005	Tutorial Pdf
Customizing ZipLine An overview of adding, deleting, and moving pagelets within the University portal, ZipLine. The tutorial takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.	3/7/2005 3/7/2005	Tutorial Pdf

Contact: PStrain@uakron.edu


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