Close window With the iPIX® Java Viewer 3.3 Lite, you can navigate and view an iPIX® immersive images in two ways: Click and drag your mouse on the image, or Use your keyboard's arrow keys. To use the Zoom feature: Zoom in by pressing the "+" key. Zoom out by pressing the "-" key. Click here for detailed iPIX immersive image navigation instructions.

Q:    What is the iPIX Java Viewer 3.3 Lite and how do I navigate within an iPIX immersive image?

The iPIX Java Viewer 3.3 Lite is an applet written in Java programming language that permits the viewing and navigation of iPIX immersive images. iPIX immersive images are uniquely interactive images by iPIX that allow you to experience motion and navigation in up to a 360° x 360° field of view. iPIX Java Viewer 3.3 Lite lets you fully explore these images by providing intuitive ways to navigate and zoom within each image.

• Click and drag your mouse on the image, or
• Use your keyboard's arrow keys.

To use the Zoom feature:

• Zoom in by pressing the "+" key.
• Zoom out by pressing the "-" key.

Click here for more detailed navigation instructions.

Q:  How does the iPIX Java Viewer 3.3 Lite display iPIX immersive images?

A:  The iPIX Java Viewer 3.3 Lite is downloaded to your computer whenever you request an iPIX immersive image from a Web page that contains the applet. Once downloaded, iPIX Java Viewer 3.3 Lite receives and displays the iPIX immersive image that you have requested. When the image displays, it automatically rotates or "spins" within the viewer. You can always stop this automated movement and navigate the image manually using the methods described earlier.

Q:  Which browsers do you recommend for Windows users?

A:  If you are using Windows 95, 98, or NT, you must use either Internet Explorer version 4.01 SP2 to 5.x or Netscape version 4.04 to 6.0. If your browser is not Java-enabled, you won't see the iPIX immersive image. You can download the latest version of Netscape from http://www.netscape.com, or Internet Explorer from http://www.microsoft.com.

Q:    How do I change the screen settings?

A:  If you are using Windows 95, 98, or NT, go to the start menu, open the settings tab, then the control panel. Next double click on the display icon then open the settings tab on the top. Slide the screen area to the right to at least the 800 x 600 setting. Also to have the best colors, and images, please set the color setting to 16 bit or higher if possible.

Q:    How do I make my browser have the Java work properly?

A:  If you are using Windows 95, 98, or NT, minimise the browser window and right click on your browser icon (Internet Explorer) then click on the properties tab. Once open, click on the advanced tab, then draw down in the list to "Microsoft VM" area and click on the Check box for the "Java console enabled" This may require computer restart to take effect.

Q:  What browser and operating system do I need to view iPIX immersive images on my Macintosh computer?

A:  iPIX recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2 to 5.0 on a Macintosh running OS 8.x to 9.x with Apple Macintosh Runtime for Java (MRJ) version 2.0 or later. Updating the Apple MRJ can dramatically improve your browser's performance. You can download the latest Apple MRJ from Apple's Web site, http://www.apple.com. The Preferred Memory Size for Internet Explorer should be raised to 15-20 Mbytes.

Q:  Are there any Web browsers and operating system that will not display iPIX immersive images on my Macintosh computer?

A:  Internet Explorer versions prior to 3.0 will not display iPIX immersive images on any Macs with systems prior to OS 8.1 or Apple Macintosh Runtime for Java (MRJ) prior to version 2.0.

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