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Troubleshooting Your Web Browser

The POWER Library requires that you use a compatible browser in order to experience the visual and audio capabilities of each database.  Many of the vendors use certain features that enhance their product in terms of performance, functionality and ease of use.  Older browsers are not capable of performing or displaying many of these functions.  An updated browser that includes the necessary plug-ins is desired to provide trouble-free web browsing.

    • POWER Library currently supports:
      • Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
      • Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher
      • Netscape 7.1 or higher
         

    • If you are using Internet Explorer as your browser:

      • POWER Library requires Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
            

      • To find the version that you are currently using:

        • Open Internet Explorer

        • Click on HELP

        • Click on ABOUT INTERNET EXPLORER
           

      • Obtaining the latest version of Internet Explorer:

      • Ensure the browser is set to accept POWER Library cookies

        • Internet Explorer 5.x

          • Open Internet Explorer

          • Click on TOOLS

          • Click on INTERNET OPTIONS

          • Click on the SECURITY tab

          • Select the INTERNET Web content zone

          • Click the DEFAULT LEVEL button

          • Click OK

        • Internet Explorer 6.x

          • Open Internet Explorer

          • Click on TOOLS

          • Click on INTERNET OPTIONS

          • Click on the SECURITY tab

          • Select the INTERNET Web content zone

          • Click the DEFAULT LEVEL button

          • Click on the PRIVACY tab

          • Click the DEFAULT button

          • Click OK
             

      • Ensure the browser is caching web pages correctly

        • Open Internet Explorer

        • Click on TOOLS

        • Click on INTERNET OPTIONS

        • Click the SETTINGS button in the Temporary Internet Files section

        • Change the "Check for newer versions of stored pages" setting to AUTOMATICALLY

        • Click OK
           

      • Ensure the browser is set to allow Java and JavaScript

        • Click on TOOLS

        • Click on INTERNET OPTIONS

        • Click on the ADVANCED tab

        • Click on the RESTORE DEFAULTS button

        • Click APPLY then OK
            

    • If you are using Mozilla Firefox as your browser:

      • POWER Library requires Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher
            

      • To find the version that you are currently using:

        • Open Firefox

        • Click on HELP

        • Click on ABOUT MOZILLA FIREFOX
           

      • Obtaining the latest version of Mozilla Firefox:

      • Ensure the browser is set to accept POWER Library cookies

        • Open Firefox

        • Click on TOOLS

        • Click on OPTIONS

        • Click on PRIVACY in the left menu

        • Click on the plus sign next to COOKIES to expand the section

        • Click on the check box aside of "Allow sites to set cookies"

        • For "Keep Cookies", select elect UNTIL THEY EXPIRE

        • Click OK
           

      • Ensure the browser is set to allow Java and JavaScript

        • Click on TOOLS

        • Click on OPTIONS

        • Click on WEB FEATURES in the left menu

        • Click on the check box aside of ENABLE JAVA (if empty)

        • Click on the check box aside of ENABLE JAVASCRIPT (if empty)

        • Click OK
           

    • If you are using Netscape as your browser:
                      

      • POWER Library requires Netscape 7.1 or higher  
         

      • To find the version that you are currently using:

        • Open Netscape

        • Click on HELP

        • Click on ABOUT NETSCAPE or ABOUT NAVIGATOR
           

      • Obtaining the latest version of Netscape:

      • Ensure the browser is set to accept POWER Library cookies

        • Open Netscape

        • Click on EDIT

        • Click on PREFERENCES

        • Click on the arrow aside of PRIVACY & SECURITY on the left menu

        • Click on COOKIES

        • Select ENABLE COOKIES BASED ON PRIVACY SETTINGS

        • Click the VIEW button

        • Choose LOW

        • Click OK

        • Click OK again
           

      • Ensure the browser is caching web pages correctly

        • Open Netscape

        • Click on EDIT

        • Click on PREFERENCES

        • Click on the arrow aside of ADVANCED on the left menu

        • Click on CACHE

        • Select WHEN THE PAGE IS OUT OF DATE located below
          "Compare the page in the cache to the page on the network"

        • Click OK
           

      • Ensure the browser is set to allow Java and JavaScript

        • Open Netscape

        • Click on EDIT

        • Click on PREFERENCES

        • Click on the arrow aside of ADVANCED on the left menu

        • Click on SCRIPTS & PLUGINS

        • Click on the check box aside of NAVIGATOR (if empty)

        • Click on the check boxes under "Allow scripts to" (if empty)

        • Click OK
           

    • If you are using an AOL browser:
                   
      • Connect to the Internet using AOL
      • Minimize AOL
      • Open either Internet Explorer, Firefox or Netscape  
            
    • Ensure Fortress or other security software is not blocking access  
              
      • Disable your security software
      • Try POWER Library
      • Consult your technician to if you are now able to access, as your technician will need to adjust the security settings to allow continued access without continually disabling the security software.  

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Norton Internet Security / Norton Personal Firewall Issues

The POWER Library authenticates users via referral URLs.  Some Norton Internet Security (NIS) and Norton Personal Firewall (NPF) users have experienced access issues due to NIS/NPF blocking referrer information.  If you experience this issue, you will need to make the following adjustments to allow access to the POWER Library without disabling NIS or NPF.

Versions Prior to 2003 -

  • Open NIS or NPF  
  • Click Options 
  • Click Internet Security or Personal Firewall (this step is not always needed) 
  • Click Advanced Options 
  • Click the Web tab 
  • Click Add Site. A new site/domain box appears 
  • Enter the name of the site that you want to receive the referrer information (*see below)
  • Click OK. That site name appears in the left frame 
  • Click the name of the new site 
  • Click the Privacy tab 
  • Check the "Use these rules for..." box 
  • Change the Referrer from "Block" to "Permit".  Your screen should look something like this:

Screenshot 1 

  • Repeat the above steps for each of the sites listed below (*see below) 
  • Click Apply, and then click OK 
  • Click OK to close the Options window
     
  • *  Names of the sites that you want to receive the referrer information
     
    • AccuNet –
      • accuweather.ap.org
    • EBSCO Publishing –
      • search.epnet.com
    • Facts on File -
      • factsforlearning.2facts.com
    • Thomson Gale –
      • infotrac.galegroup.com
      • www.litfinder.com
    • HW Wilson –
      • vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com
    • netLibrary -
      • www.netlibrary.com
    • Oxford University Press –
      • www.grovemusic.com
      • www.groveart.com
      • www.oxfordreference.com
    • POWER Library Interface –
      • www.powerlibrary.net
      • www.powerlibrary.org
    • ProQuest –
      • discoverer.sirs.com
    • Wired.MD
      • www.wired.md

Version 2003 -

  • Open NIS or NPF
  • Click Options
  • Click the Web Content tab 
  • Click Add Site. A new site/domain box appears 
  • Enter the name of the site that you want to receive the referrer information (*see below)
  • Click OK. That site name appears in the left frame of the Web Content window 
  • Click the name of the new site on the left to select it 
  • Click the Global Settings tab on the right    
  • Under "Information about visited sites", uncheck the "Use default settings" box 
  • Change "Information about visited sites" from "Block" to "Permit".  Your screen should look something like this:

Screenshot 2 

  • Repeat the above steps for each of the sites listed below (*see below) 
  • Click OK to close the Options window
     
  • *  Names of the sites that you want to receive the referrer information
     
    • AccuNet –
      • accuweather.ap.org
    • EBSCO Publishing –
      • search.epnet.com
    • Facts on File -
      • factsforlearning.2facts.com
    • Thomson Gale –
      • infotrac.galegroup.com
      • www.litfinder.com
    • HW Wilson –
      • vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com
    • netLibrary -
      • www.netlibrary.com
    • Oxford University Press –
      • www.grovemusic.com
      • www.groveart.com
      • www.oxfordreference.com
    • POWER Library Interface –
      • www.powerlibrary.net
      • www.powerlibrary.org
    • ProQuest –
      • discoverer.sirs.com
    • Wired.MD
      • www.wired.md

Version 2004 and 2005 -

  • Open NIS or NPF
  • Click Privacy Control
  • Click the Configure button
  • Click on the Advanced button
  • Click Add Site. A new site/domain box appears 
  • Enter the name of the site that you want to receive the referrer information (*see below)
  • Click OK. That site name appears in the left frame of the Web Content window 
  • Click the name of the new site on the left to select it 
  • Click the Global Settings tab on the right    
  • Under "Information about visited sites", uncheck the "Use default settings" box 
  • Change "Information about visited sites" to "Permit".  Your screen should look something like this:

 

  • Repeat the above steps for each of the sites listed below (*see below) 
  • Click OK to close the Options window
     
  • *  Names of the sites that you want to receive the referrer information
     
    • AccuNet –
      • accuweather.ap.org
    • EBSCO Publishing –
      • search.epnet.com
    • Facts on File -
      • factsforlearning.2facts.com
    • Thomson Gale –
      • infotrac.galegroup.com
      • www.litfinder.com
    • HW Wilson –
      • vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com
    • netLibrary -
      • www.netlibrary.com
    • Oxford University Press –
      • www.grovemusic.com
      • www.groveart.com
      • www.oxfordreference.com
    • POWER Library Interface –
      • www.powerlibrary.net
      • www.powerlibrary.org
    • ProQuest –
      • discoverer.sirs.com
    • Wired.MD
      • www.wired.md

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Additional Plug-ins

  • The following plug-ins may be required to access and appropriately view some of the information within the POWER Library databases.  Some of these components may already be installed on your machine.  
                                         
    If you click on a link that requires one of these plug-ins, your browser will usually display a message stating that it needs a specific component and may download it automatically.  Only download from this page if you are experiencing problems with a web page that may use one of the following plug-ins.
                    

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader     Get Adobe Acrobat Reader

  • Viewpoint Media Player     Get Viewpoint Media Player

    • Used for:  Grove Music - 3D instrument models
            
    • To Install:
           

  • Apple's QuickTime Media Player     Get QuickTime Player

    • Used for:  Encyclopedia of Life Sciences - Multimedia
            
    • To Install:
           

  • RealPlayer Basic     Get RealPlayer

  • Sibelius Scorch     Get Sibelius Scorch