Instructions for plug-in

How to use the stand-alone plug-in included on our interactive CD-ROMs

Here are some hints on how to use the QuickTime plug-in included on our interactive CD-ROMs so you can view the movies using your Netscape or Internet Explorer browser.

Windows:

1. Click here for the Windows version of the QuickTime installation program. Usually you can run the QuickTime installation program directly off the CD-ROM.
2. In some cases, you may have to right-click on the Windows version in order to Save (Target) to Disk before you can continue to run the QuickTime installation program.
3. Make a note of where the file is saved (e.g. the folder called My Download Files or the Desktop), as next you will have to Run the saved file.
4. On the Start menu, click on Run and then browse for the file saved to your hard drive.
    
5. Alternatively, if you have an Internet connection, you can download the QuickTime plug-in for your browser for free from http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/.

Macintosh:

1. Click here for the Macintosh version of the QuickTime installation program (already decompressed). Usually you can run the QuickTime installation programs directly off the CD-ROM.
2. In some cases, you may have to click here for the Macintosh version (compressed) so you can save to your hard drive before you can continue to run the QuickTime installation program.
3. Make a note of where the file is saved (e.g. the Desktop), as next you will have to run the saved file.
4. Hide your Internet browser (ie Netscape or Internet Explorer) then find the file saved to your hard drive and double-click on it.
    
5. Alternatively, if you have an Internet connection, you can download the QuickTime plug-in for your browser for free from http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/.