Specifications
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For a complete list of system requirements and web browser settings, visit the Online Learning
pages from the CAC Home page—click on Quick Links, Online Learning, and First Things First-
Getting Started.
Basic Browser Settings
Cookies, pop-ups, and Java are all required in order for Blackboard to function correctly. In your
web browser, select the “Options” menu, then update Browsing history, Security, and Privacy
settings,.
Internet Explorer 8, 9, or 10 —Choose Tools, then Internet Options.
Google Chrome—Choose the customize icon (three horizontal lines in the upper right),
Settings, then “Show Advanced Settings”.
Firefox—Click on the orange Firefox menu in the upper left or Tools on the menu bar, then
Options and Options.
Clearing the Cache
Google Chrome – PC Users
Step 1: Click the customize icon (three bars)
located in the upper right of the screen on
the toolbar. Select “Tools”, then “Clear
browsing data”.
Step 2: Using the drop down arrow, choose
“the beginning of time”, then check the top
four boxes. Click “Clear browsing data”.
Firefox 7 - PC Users
Step 1: Begin by clicking in the upper left
corner of the screen, using the orange drop
down menu. Select “Options”, then
“Options”. When the dialog box appears,
click the “Advanced” tab and then “Network”.
Select “Clear Now”.
AND
Step 2: Click on the orange Firefox drop
down menu in the upper left-hand corner.
Choose “History”, then “Clear Recent
History”.
Internet Explorer 8, 9, or 10 - PC Users Only
Click on “Safety” and then “Delete Browsing
History”.
Google Chrome – Mac Users
Step 1: Select “Clear Browsing Data” in the
Chrome menu, a pop-up will appear.
Step 2: Using the drop down arrow, choose
“the beginning of time”, then check the top
four boxes. Click “Clear browsing data”.
Firefox 7 - Mac Users
Step 1: Select “Preferences” in the Firefox
menu, a pop-up will appear.
Step 2: Follow the instructions above in the
PC User area, choosing Option 1, 2, or 3.
Safari – Mac Users Only
Select “Empty Cache” using the Safari
menu.
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