Help information for Java
 

Please note: Some version of Windows XP come without Java pre installed. You can download the latest version HERE.


Q1:
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I can't view the 360° panorama - why?
To view a 360º Java panorama you must have Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 4 or above. You must also make sure you have your browser 'Java Enabled'.

To enable Java, select your browser and follow the instructions.

Explorer 4.x
Go to "View | Internet Options..." from the main menu
Change to the "Security" tab
Select "Custom" and click on the "Settings..." button
To enable: make sure "Low Safety" is selected under "Java"
Restart the browser

Explorer 5.x
Go to "Tools | Internet Options..." from the main menu
Change to the "Security" tab
Click "Custom Level..." button
To enable: make sure "Low Safety" is selected under "Java"
Restart the browser

Explorer 6.x
Go to "Tools | Internet Options..." from the main menu
Change to the "Security" tab
Click "Custom Level..." button
To enable: make sure "Low Safety" is selected under "Java"
Restart the browser

Navigator 4.x
Go to "Options | Network Preferences..." from the main menu
Change to the "Advanced" tab
To enable: make sure "Enable Java" check box is checked
Restart the browser

Navigator 5.x
Go to "Edit | Preferences..." from the main menu
Select "Advanced" panel
To enable: make sure "Enable Java" check box is checked
Restart the browser

Navigator 6.x
Go to "Edit | Preferences..." from the main menu
Select "Advanced" panel
To enable: make sure "Enable Java" check box is checked
Restart the browser

Navigator 7.x
Go to "Edit | Preferences..." from the main menu
Select "Advanced" panel
To enable: make sure "Enable Java" check box is checked
Restart the browser
 

Q2:
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How do I view a 360º panorama?
To rotate the photograph through the 360°, click on the centre of the image (left mouse button) and draw the cursor in the direction you wish to look, all the time keeping the mouse button depressed. Alternatively, you can use the controls to the right of the 360° panorama.
 

Q3:
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Can I zoom in and out?
Yes you can. Press the Shift key to zoom in, and the ‘CTRL’ key to zoom out. Alternatively you can use the controls to the right of the 360° panorama.
 

Q4:
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I don't want to use Java; can I view 360° panoramas any other way?
Yes you can, you can view the QuickTime version of the 360° virtual tour. CLICK HERE to switch to the QuickTime version of the virtual tour.
 

Q5:
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How long will the 360° panorama take to download?
30 to 60 seconds across a 56.6Kbps connection.