Video Viewing Information for

Windows

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/pcplugin/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. Please insert your email address, first and last name, and select QuickTime for Windows 95/98/NT. Select DOWNLOAD QUICKTIME.

 
     
If you are using Windows NT operating system, you may be
required to have administrative priviledge to install
application software.

You will need to contact your Network Administrator
to help you.

If you do not receive this dialog box after
selecting the download button from Step#4, proceed to Step#5.

  
     
Step#5
You will be prompted to select a directory to save the
QuickTime Installer. To make the installation easy,
save the installer to the desktop.
Select the drop down arrow to locate your desktop.

Select SAVE.

  
     
Step#6
A progress bar illustrates the download process.		  
     
Step#7
Exit the web browser and all other Windows applications you
have open. The installer application will appear on your
desktop as shown at the right. Double click on
the installer icon to begin the installation process. 		 
     
Step#8
The first dialog box welcomes you to QuickTime 4.0 and
prompts you to continue. Select NEXT. 		 
     
Step#9
This dialog box also welcomes you to QuickTime 4.0.

Select NEXT.

  
     
Step#10
This dialog box prompts you to agree to the
licensing agreement.

Select AGREE.

  
     
Step#11
This dialog box displays the destination directory.
Leave the destination directory as is.

Select NEXT.

 
     
Step#12
This dialog box prompts you to choose an installation type.
For our purposes, please choose the Minimum setting.
You may wish to explore the Full and Custom options
at a later time.

Select NEXT.

 
     
Step#13
This dialog box prompts you to select a program folder.

Select NEXT.

  
     
Step#14
This dialog box allows you to select which browser you
would like to have the QuickTime Plugin installed.
Please select both.

Select NEXT.

  
     
Step#15
This dialog box prompts you to select which connection
speed you are currently using. Select the modem speed
you are using.

Select NEXT.

  
     
Step#16
This dialog box prompts you to submit your
registration number. It is not necessary to fill
in the registration information.

Select NEXT.

  
     
Step#17
This dialog box alerts you that the data is about to be
downloaded to your computer.

Select CONTINUE.

 
     
Step#18
This dialog box indicates that download is in progress.		  
     
Step#19
This dialog box indicates that download was successful.
Unselect both boxes.

Select CLOSE.

 


Go back to the QuickTime test page http://www.ed.psu.edu/poa/pcplugin/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 Windows 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.