Technical Questions and their Answers
- Which browsers does BridgesTV.com support?
BridgesTV.com is committed to supporting Version 5.0 and above of the following browsers: AOL, Netscape, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. You may be able to view some of BridgesTV.com's features if you have an earlier version of one of these browsers. You can use version 5.0 browser or higher as they are faster at certain operations, more reliable, and support all of the features that BridgesTV.com uses. However, we recommend the Internet Explorer browser for the best view of our BridgesTV web site.
The Adobe Flash Player is required for viewing flash animations on the home, promo and videos etc pages.
- What are the minimum system (hardware/software) requirements for using BridgesTV.com?
For the best experience using our services, we recommend at a minimum:
- PC- Pentium III or better with a minimum of 256 MB RAM and Windows 00, NT, XP or Vista
- Mac- PowerPC with System 7.1 and 256 MB RAM
- Connection Speed- 56kbps modem however, for optimal viewing, we recommend a cable modem, DSL or other broadband solution.
- Browsers- Version 5.0 and above of the following browsers: AOL, Netscape and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
- Screen Resolution- 800x600 - to change this see How can I change my screen resolution?
- How do I make BridgesTV.com my start up page?
Change your start-up page directly in your browser.
Just choose your browser and follow the appropriate instructions.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
1. Select "View" and "Options" from the toolbar at the top of the screen.
2. Click on the tab labeled "Navigation" and select "Start Page" from the drop box.
3. Paste or type http://www.bridgestv.com/ into the "Address" box and Click "OK."
Mozilla Firefox
1. Select "Tools" and "Options" from the toolbar at the top of the screen.
2. Click on the tab labeled "Main"
3. Paste or type http://www.bridgestv.com/ into the "Homepage" box and Click "OK
Netscape Navigator
1. Select "Options" and "General Preferences" from the toolbar at the top of the screen.
2. Select the tab labeled "Appearance"
3. Paste or type http://www.bridgestv.com/ in the "Browser Starts With:" dialog box.
Make sure to select the "Home Page Location" radio button and click "OK."
- How do I bookmark my favorite pages?
For instructions, select from the browser you use below:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
To add an Internet Explorer Favorite, simply go to the Web page you'd like to add to your Favorites list. Once the page has loaded, go to the Favorites pull-down menu at the top of your screen, and select Add To Favorites. You will then see the Add To Favorites window. The title of the page you've selected will automatically appear in the text field at the bottom of the window. To add the page you've selected simply click Add.
To access the Favorite site, go back to Internet Explorer's Favorites pull-down menu at the top of your screen. You'll notice that a new selection has been added. Clicking on the new item will return you to the Web page you just selected as a Favorite--in this case, BridgesTV.com's home page.
Mozilla Firefox
If you would like to add a bookmark to Mozilla Firefox for the Web page you're currently viewing, simply go to the Bookmarks pull-down menu at the top of your screen and select Bookmark this Page.
To use the bookmark, go back to the Bookmarks menu in Firefox. You'll notice that a new selection has been added to the Bookmarks menu item. Clicking on the new item will return you to the Web page you just bookmarked--in this case, BridgesTV.com's home page.
Netscape Navigator
The instructions that follow are for the Windows version of Netscape. If you have any more questions about using your browser, please consult your software's help manual or your software's technical support.
If you would like to add a bookmark to Netscape for the Web page you're currently viewing, simply go to the Bookmarks pull-down menu at the top of your screen and select Add Bookmark.
To use the bookmark, go back to the Bookmarks menu in Firefox. You'll notice that a new selection has been added to the Bookmarks menu item. Clicking on the new item will return you to the Web page you just bookmarked--in this case, BridgesTV.com's home page.
- What is "Java"?
Java and Java script are two very different things. What this paragraph is referring to is Java script.
Java is a software program that allows us to do interactive charts and features that make Internet content more dynamic. Java is "Web-friendly", and will run on any computer that has Java support installed. Java programs do not provide a security risk to your computer. Instead, they run within the browser itself and are prevented from reading or writing information to or from your computer's hard drive.
You're all set. Next time you start your browser you'll start with BridgesTV.com!
- How can I change my screen resolution?
Screen resolution affects the size of the desktop in graphical operating systems such as Windows 95, 98, and NT. More icons, word-processing lines, spreadsheet cells, and larger graphics in graphic developing suites are displayed on the desktop using a higher resolution. The four standard PC resolutions are VGA, Super VGA, and XGA. Each resolution is measured in pixels, which are picture elements of the screen. VGA resolution displays 640 pixels across the screen and 480 pixels down. Super VGA displays 800x600 resolution while XGA display 1024x768 and 1280x1024 pixels. The most common resolution is 800x600 pixels. Seeing more on the desktop increases productivity by eliminating some scrolling and switching back and forth between windows. Ultimately, adjusting screen resolution could make one's eyes happier.
Here are procedures for changing the screen resolution in Microsoft Windows:
Start by...
Click on the "Start" menu on the bottom left hand corner of your screen Select "Settings" and then "Control Panel" Double click on the "Display" icon Click on "Settings" tab Click and hold down the left mouse button on the selector in the "Desktop Area" section. Move the selector to the left or the right to decrease or increase desktop size respectively.
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