Helpful Tips for Visiting the MDE Web Site



Helpful Tips for Visiting the MDE Web SiteIf you have technical questions or problems with the site and you don’t find the information you are looking for here, please contact MDE Webmaster: mde.webmaster@state.mn.usIf you cannot access a Web site always check a different site to verify that your Internet service is still connected. Difficulty reaching any Web address may be caused by temporary Internet files or cookies stored by your browser. To delete these unnecessary temporary items:For IE: In your browser go to Tools - Internet Options – under Temporary Internet Files, delete the cookies and delete temp files, click Apply, close and reopen the Browser.Table of ContentsBrowser VersionDirections for Downloading FilesDownloads & Plug-insVideo Viewing OptionsHow to turn on captions in your media playerOn-Demand Presentations HYPERLINK \l "_Printing" PrintingTemporary Internet FilesScreen ResolutionBrowser VersionThis web site has been designed to be viewed by the latest versions of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Apple Safari. To download a newer version of your browser, click one of the links below:Internet Explorer Mozilla FirefoxGoogle ChromeApple SafariDirections for Downloading FilesYou can save files to your computer instead of opening them in your Web browser by following these general directions: WINDOWS:"Right mouse click" on the download link. You'll see a menu like the one to the right. In Internet Explorer, choose "Save Target As..." and download the file to your desktop (in Netscape, you choose "Save Link As..."). MACINTOSH:Hold down the mouse button or (option-click) on the download link. You'll see a menu similar to the Windows menu to the right. In Internet Explorer, choose "Save Target As..." and download the file to your desktop (in Netscape, you choose "Save Link As..."). Downloads & Plug-insMany of our publications and forms are in PDF format. Download a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader Download a free copy of Adobe Access for screen readers.Some files on our website are in Microsoft Office format. If you do not use Microsoft Office and do not have a Microsoft Viewer (Word, Excel or PowerPoint), we recommend installing the Word mobile app or storing documents in OneDrive or Dropbox where Word Online opens them in your browser.Video Viewing OptionsThere are three options for viewing training videos:Web Browser View:Select the “Play” button in the browser window. To use this option you must be connected to the internet. This option does not save the video to your computer. Selecting this option will stream the video, to avoid pauses in the presentation allow the video to completely load prior to viewing. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, the streaming (load) process may take several minutes. Wait for the progress bar to fill prior to viewing the video.MP4 Format: Select the (note – link color can be different on individual systems and color can’t be used alone for instruction) “MP4” download option beneath the video window. Once the video is downloaded you do not need an internet connection to view the video. This option will allow you to save the video to your computer for later viewing. WebM Format:Select the (note – link color can be different on individual systems and color can’t be used alone for instruction) “WebM” download option beneath the video window. Selecting WebM will allow the user to download the file and use with a HTML5 video player. Note: iPad UsersIf you experience any issues playing the videos on a webpage select the “MP4 format” link below the video to view on the iPad.How to turn on captions in your media playerWindows Media Player version 9 and higher (Windows)Windows Media Player does not currently support descriptive video. It does support closed captions. However, there are several requirements for closed captions to be displayed.Windows Media Player must be in Full Mode (Control+F1), rather than Skins Mode. Windows Media Player has a variety of visual skins available, but few support the display of closed captions.Turn on captions by performing the following steps:Press Alt+P to activate the Play menu (this hotkey combination will work even if the application menu is not visible)Select Captions and SubtitlesSelect On if AvailableIn version 10 and higher, an additional step required in some circumstances because Windows Media Player's security settings block the display of captions by default. To assure that the display of captions is permitted, perform the following steps:Press Alt+T to activate the Tools menu (this hotkey combination will work even if the application menu is not visible)Select OptionsSelect the Security tabCheck the box beside "Show local captions when present"Select OKQuickTime Player (Windows or Mac)In QuickTime Player, all captions are open captions (if available, captions are always visible on the screen). The same is true for audio description.In the Windows version, select Edit > Preferences > Player Preferences. On the General tab, select "Show closed captions when available". In the Mac version, select Quicktime Player > Preferences. On the General tab, select "Show closed captions when available".On-Demand PresentationsViewers may watch the on-demand presentations through a Web browser at any time. PrintingWhen printing a webpage, the banner image and navigation areas will be dropped from the page so that you only see the body area information.Temporary Internet FilesOur website uses caching to improve speed. If you are experiencing difficulties, please go through the following:Open a Browser windowGo to Tools – Internet OptionsUnder Temporary Internet Files, delete the cookies and delete filesClick on SettingsSelect “Automatically” to check for newer versions of stored pagesClick on ApplyClose the Browser window and re-openScreen ResolutionTo change* your screen resolution to 1024 by 768 pixels for optimal viewing of the MDE Web site:PC users: Right-click on your desktop and select "Properties."A new window displaying several tabs will appear. Select the tab called "Settings."In the next window, there should be a small box called, "Screen Area." In this box is a slide that allows you to adjust your screen resolution. Slide it to "1024 by 768 pixels."Click "OK."A confirmation window will appear that reads, "Windows will now apply your new desktop settings...." Click "OK."A new window, called Monitor Settings, will appear with a message that says, "Your desktop has been reconfigured. Do you want to keep these settings?" Click "Yes."Your screen will flicker and perhaps go black for a second or two - don't worry. When it is done, your resolution - and your view - will be changed.MAC users:In the Apple Menu, select "Control Panels."Select the control panel called, "Monitors" or "Monitors and Sound," then "Monitor." Change resolution in box to 1024 x 768. Click “OK.” Your screen might flicker and perhaps go black for a second or two - don't worry. When it is done, your resolution - and your view - will be changed.*These instructions will work for most workstations. However, your operating system may require a slightly different process.Contact Us:MDE Webmaster: mde.webmaster@state.mn.us Phone: 651-582-8200 ................
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