Technical Specifications


Minimum PC/Workstation Requirements for all Courseware and Services

• Pentium 500MHZ or higher
• 128MB RAM
• Windows 2000, XP, 2003
• Minimum 800x600 screen resolution with minimum 256 colors
• Minimum 56K modem connection; broadband (256 kbps or higher) connection recommended
• Sound card with speaker or headphones strongly recommended

Browser Requirements

• Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher. Because it launches in a pop-up window, pop-up blocking software must be disabled.
• Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher
• Javascript, DHTML and cookies must be enabled
o Sign-On sets a Student ID cookie and several session cookies. Student preferences, including simulation preferences, are stored in persistent cookies.
o Cookies are required for answering course questions and tracking student progress
o Cookies (excluding preferences) are deleted each time the browser is closed
• Macromedia Flash Player 8.0. Most Internet Explorer (IE) 5.5 and above browsers already have Flash installed for general web browsing - Allows for animation, simulations, and audio without significantly enlarging footprint. If Flash is not installed or is less than version 8, there is a one-step, one-time download directly from the Macromedia Web site – a dialog box will inform the student of a download or upgrade requirement. (Note: We do not recommend or support installation of the Yahoo toolbar included in the Flash download from the Macromedia site.). Estimated download time of 1 minute with 56K modem
• Netscape, Firefox, MAC and AOL browsers are not supported.

Added Information

• An average of 8MB per course for HTML courses (varies by course type)
• An average of 30MB per course for Business Skills video courses (each 20 minute course requires about 50MB)
• 15 MB hard disk space required for system files
• Installation time will vary based on your connection speed, network traffic, and other factors
• You must remain connected to the Internet for the duration of the installation process
• Personal Web Server (PWS) must be turned off to view downloaded courses

Additional Workstation System Requirements for TechLabs

• Java enabled
• Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader (for Lab Manuals)

 


Contact Us

PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL ADVERTISERS
Unit 2D Torre de Salcedo Building
184 Salcedo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
Telephone Numbers: 894.0012-13; 894.0474-75
Fax Numbers: 894.1515; 894.0472
Email: email@pana.com.ph
Website: http://www.pana.com.ph