Fast Track

For Windows {For Mac}


If your system does NOT meet the requirements outlined in the ANGEL system check, follow the steps below:

  1. Determine which browser and version you are using.
    • In Internet Explorer, select Help from the menu bar and click About Internet Explorer from the menu. You will see the version of Internet Explorer displayed in the Version field.
    • In Firefox, select Help, then About Mozilla Firefox. The version number is located on the Firefox image that appears.
  2. If you have any X marks appearing on your system check nugget, click on the X below next to the system requirement you have not met for instructions on how to update your computer.

System Requirement List

AJAX (XMLHttpRequest)

AJAX (XMLHttpRequest) must be supported and enabled. The following browsers support AJAX:

  • Microsoft Internet Exporer (6.0 and higher)
  • Mozilla Firefox (1.x and higher)

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ENABLE COOKIES

To enable cookies, follow the instructions below for the browser version you are using.

Microsoft Internet Explorer (6.0 and higher)

  1. Select Internet Options from the Tools menu.
  2. Click on the Privacy tab.
  3. Click the Default button (or manually slide the bar down to Medium) under Settings.
  4. Click OK.

Mozilla Firefox (1.x and higher)

  1. Go to the Tools menu.
  2. Select Options.
  3. Select the Privacy icon in the left panel.
  4. Check the box corresponding to Allow sites to set cookies.
  5. Click OK to save changes.

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ENABLE JAVA

To verify that you have java installed, go to http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp and click Verify Installation.

Download the latest java plugin: http://www.java.com/en/

To enable java on your computer:

Microsoft Internet Explorer (6.0 and higher)

  1. From the Tools menu select Internet Options.
  2. Select the Security tab and then the Custom Level option.
  3. Scroll down the dialogue box to Microsoft VM.
  4. Select either Low safety, Medium safety or High safety.
  5. Click the OK button (or press Enter).
  6. Choose Yes in the alert box.
  7. Click the OK button (or press Enter).

Mozilla Firefox (1.x and higher)

  1. From the Edit menu select Preferences.
  2. Click the Advanced category.
  3. Make sure the Enable Java option has it's box checked.

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ENABLE JAVASCRIPT

Download the latest java plugin: http://www.java.com/en/

Internet Explorer (6.0 and higher)

  1. Select Tools from the top menu.
  2. Choose Internet Options.
  3. Click Security.
  4. Click Custom Level.
  5. Scroll down till you see section labeled Scripting.
  6. Under Active Scripting, select Enable and click OK.

Internet Explorer (7.0 and higher)

  1. Select Tools > Internet Options.
  2. Click on the Security tab.
  3. Click the Custom Level button.
  4. Scroll down to the Scripting section.
  5. Select Enable for Active Scripting and Scripting of Java Applets.
  6. Click OK.
  7. Select YES if a box appears to confirm.
  8. Click OK. Close window.
  9. Reload page.

Mozilla Firefox (1.x)

  1. Select Tools from the top menu.
  2. Choose Options.
  3. Choose Web Features from the left navigation bar.
  4. Select the checkbox next to Enable JavaScript and click OK.

Mozilla Firefox (2.x and higher)

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  3. Click Content in the Options list.
  4. Under the Content section, check the box next to Enable JavaScript.
  5. Click the Advanced button to open the Advanced JavaScript Options box.
  6. Check the appropriate boxes under Allow scripts to.
  7. Click OK.
  8. Click OK.

Please keep in mind that upgrading your browser or installing new security software or security patches may affect your JavaScript settings.

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POPUPS

Follow these instructions to disable popup blockers.

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ACROBAT READER 7 or newer

Download Adobe Acrobat Reader
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

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FLASH PLAYER 9

Download Adobe Flash Player
http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/

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QUICKTIME PLAYER 5 or newer

Download the free version of Quicktime
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

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WINDOWS MEDIA

Download Windows Media Player http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/AllDownloads.aspx?displang=en&qstechnology=

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Cookies Windows Media Quicktime Flash Player 9 Acrobat Reader 7 Java Javascript Popups AJAX

For Mac {For Windows}

  1. Use the FireFox Browser
    http://www.firefox.com
    Although you will be able to view ANGEL Courses using Safari or Omni Web browsers, you will have difficulty using certain ANGEL features such as the HTML Editor.
  2. Browser Setup:
    MUST allow cookies
    Select Firefox > Preferences > Privacy> Cookies
    Make sure the checkbox to accept cookies is checked.
  3. MUST allow Java & JavaScript
    From the main menu Select Firefox > Preferences > Web Features
    Make sure Java is checked.
  4. MUST allow pop ups
    From the main menu, Select Firefox > Preferences > Web Features
    Either uncheck pop-up blockers, or add ANGEL (https://angel.sanjuancollege.edu) to the allowed sites.
  5. Before accessing Angel, please have the latest Java installed on your Mac:
    http://www.java.com
  6. Before accessing Angel, please install this plug-in on your Mac:
    Java Embedding Plugin for MacOSX
    http://javaplugin.sourceforge.net
    This will allow you to use chat, the whiteboard, and learner profile options.

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If you need further assistance, please contact the San Juan College Help Desk at 505-566-3266 or email helpdesk@sanjuancollege.edu.