Video Viewing Information for
Macintosh
Before you proceed, there are audio/video clips incorporated in this site that will require the free downloadable Apple QuickTime player plugin to view. If you do not currently have Apple QuickTime installed on your computer, you will need to download the latest version 4.0. If you do have the Apple QuickTime Player plugin installed, it needs to be at least version 3.0 to be able to view these video clips.
To test your computer to see if the QuickTime Plugin is currently available to view audio and video, go to:
http://www.ed.psu.edu/poa/macplugin/default.html
and if needed, install the Apple QuickTime Player Plugin.
After you have entered
the above web address, please test your computer by playing the
QuickTime audio and video clip.
Step#1
If your system successfully played back the
test audio and video clip, please enter the following web address
to begin the Project, Opportunity and Access web site. http://www.ed.psu.edu/poa
Step#2
If your system did not successfully play
back the test audio and video clip, you will need to install the
Apple QuickTime player plugin. The following instructions help
guide you through this process. It is recommended that you use
Netscape 4.0 or higher or Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher to view
the QuickTime clips presented within the Project Opportunity and
Access web site.
Step#3
Click the QuickTime icon shown below to
link to the Apple QuickTime Site to begin the download process.
Step#4
The Apple QuickTime download site appears like the screen
captures below. Insert your email address, first and last name, and select QuickTime for Macintosh. Select DOWNLOAD
QUICKTIME.
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| If you are using
an older web browser, you may encounter the following
dialog boxes prompting you to make a decision. Follow the
these steps to ensure a successful download process. If you do not receive these dialog boxes after selecting the download button from Step#4, please proceed to Step#5. Select SAVE FILE. |
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| This dialog box prompts you to save
the installer application and choose a destination. Choose the DESTOP and Select SAVE. |
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| This dialog box prompts you to select
an application to open the Installer application you just
downloaded onto your desktop. Choose STUFFIT EXPANDER and Select OPEN. |
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| This QuickTime application icon will
appear on your desktop. Double click on this icon to begin the download process. |
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| This dialog box appears showing the
download process in progress. Once completed, proceed to Step#7. |
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Step#5 |
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Step#6 |
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| Step#7 When the download process is finished, the installer application will appear on your desktop as shown below. Exit the web browser and double click on the installer icon to begin the installation process. |
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| Step#8 The first dialog box welcomes you to QuickTime 4.0. Select CONTINUE. |
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| Step#9 This dialog box prompts you to agree to the licensing agreement. Select AGREE. |
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| Step#10 This dialog box prompts you to chose a installation type. For our purposes, choose the Minimum setting. You may wish to explore the Full and Custom options at a later time. Select CONTINUE. |
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| Step#11 This dialog box prompts you to submit your registration number. It is not necessary to fill in the registration information. Select CONTINUE. |
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| Step#12 This dialog box alerts you that the data is about to be downloaded to your computer. Select CONTINUE. |
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| Step#13 This dialog box indicates that download is in progress. |
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| Step#14 This final dialog box indicates that download was successful. Select QUIT. |
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Step#15
Go back to the QuickTime test page http://www.ed.psu.edu/poa/macplugin/default.html , reload the page and see if you can successfully
hear and see the QuickTime clip.
Please note that due to the variety of browsers and Macintosh systems, you may encounter problems or questions not addressed in these instructions. Please contact Eileen Pennisi exp9@psu.edu or Mike Brahosky mab39@psu.edu for assistance.