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To start using Elluminate Live!, you will need to install Java Web Start on your computer and take an online orientation session.

Minimum System Requirements
Before you can get started in an Elluminate Live! session, you should ensure that your computer is able to support the needs of the collaboration environment. Your computer should meet or exceed the following minimum requirements:

Windows:
Pentium III 500 MHz processor or faster
128 MB RAM
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
20 MB free disk space
Soundcard with speakers and microphone or headset
28.8 Kbps or higher Internet connection

MAC:
Mac OS 9, Mac OS X 10.1 or later
G3 233 MHz or better
64 MB RAM for OS 9, and; 128 MB RAM for OS X and above
20 MB free disk space
Stuffit Expander
Soundcard with speakers and microphone or headset
28.8 Kbps or higher Internet connection

Java Desktop System:
Java Desktop System 2
Pentium III 1 GHz
256 MB RAM
20 MB free disk space
Soundcard with speakers and microphone or headset
28.8 Kbps or higher Internet connection

SPARC Solaris:
UltraSPARC IIc 300 MHz or faster
Solaris 9
128 MB RAM
20 MB free disk space
Soundcard with speakers and microphone or headset
28.8 Kbps or higher Internet connection


Download and Install Java Web Start
Before you can launch an Elluminate Live! session, you will need to download and install Java Web Start on your computer. Please ensure that you allow sufficient time to complete the download and installation before your first session. The link to the required software is available from the Elluminate website. Java Web Start can also be obtained directly from Sun Microsystems at http://java.sun.com/products/javawebstart.

Windows PC and Solaris users
To enter Elluminate Live! from a Windows PC you will have to first download Java Web Start. This is a one-time download that can take up to 40 minutes on a 28.8K modem (or less depending on the speed of your Internet connection).

Macintosh users
To enter Elluminate Live! from a Macintosh OS 9.0 to OS 9.2, you must use Internet Explorer and you will have to first download Open-JNLP. This is a one-time download that can take up to 40 minutes on a 28.8K modem (or less depending on the speed of your Internet connection). OS X (10.1 and higher) users do not have to download anything. Current MAC users must upgrade to the latest version of Open- JNLP. This will be installed as Web Launcher 1.1.0. Contact your System Administrator for more information.


Joining an Elluminate Live! Session
Prior to joining your first session, we recommend you go to the First Time Users page to configure your computer. Next, complete Elluminate's 30-minute Participant Orientation Session, which provides an overview of the main features.

Launching a Session

  1. Click on the link for the Elluminate Live! session.
  2. The Elluminate Live! session launches and, depending on your server configuration, a dialog box may appear asking you to login. If so, enter your full name, corporate acronym and location.
    FOR EXAMPLE, Joe Smith, who works for International Business Machines in Texas would login as.... Joe Smith, IBM Texas
  3. Next you will see a security warning, click "Yes" to actually enter the session.

Technical Support
For technical support, refer to Elluminate's technical support page

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