Oregon Breeding Bird Atlas 
Frequently asked questions
What are the system requirements for using the Atlas?
	a)A CD drive.
	b)An internet browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet 
Explorer. The browser must be of version 4 or higher.
What are the system recommendations for running the 
Atlas?
	a) Color monitor, maximum color depth you have, at least 16 bit. 
With only 256 colors, many photographs in the Atlas will not 
look good.
	b) For best effects, maximize the screen space for the Atlas by 
turning off or minizing the toolbars in the browser. Use menus 
or key combinations instead of the buttons in the toolbars. 
(Alt-left arrow for the Back button). You can gain 30% more 
screen space for the Atlas by hiding the toolbars (in Netscape: 
View menu; Show options. In Explorer: View menu; Toolbars).
How do I tell what version of the browser I have.
	In the browser, under the Help menu, there is an "About ..." 
option (i.e. "About Navigator" or "About Internet Explorer".) 
How do I open the Atlas on my computer?
	On Windows, the Atlas CD should start up automatically in your 
browser. If it does not, use one of these two ways:
	1) Navigate to the CD (on Windows click on the Start button, 
then Windows Explorer and locate the CD labeled Atlas 
(frequently the D: drive) and double-click on the ATLAS.HTM 
icon. That should launch your favorite browser.
	2) Launch your browser. Then from the File menu, select Open or 
Open Page. Use the Browse button to navigate to the CD and 
select the ATLAS.HTM.
	Once you have started the Atlas the first time, set a bookmark 
to the title page (Netscape), or add the Atlas to Favorites 
(Internet Explorer). Use the bookmark (or favorites) to open the 
Atlas.
Do I need to be connected to the internet to run the 
Atlas?
	No, you do not need to be connected to the internet. You need a 
browser, but the Atlas does not require an internet connection 
or a modem.
I don't have an internet browser. How do I obtain one?
	If you have access to the Web, you may download a copy of the 
Netscape browser from http://home.netscape.com/ or the Microsoft 
browser from http://microsoft.com/windows/ie. These will be 
large files and may take time to download. You may also order 
the browser on a CD through either of these sites. 
Does the Atlas have a Help menu?
	The Atlas Help icon is the big question mark icon near the top 
left of the window. Also, a list of the Help screens can be 
found in the Introduction section.
What is my best way to get to know the Atlas?
	When you first launch the Atlas, click on the Help icon (the big 
question mark). It gives a quick overview of the Atlas. Then 
explore the different buttons along the top of the window, 
especially the Intro, Species, Hex. Use the Help icon (the big 
question mark) frequently.
When I click on the Help icon, nothing happens?
	The Help window is probably already open and hidden behind other 
windows. Click on browser's icon on your task bar to view it 
again. 
What about Back and Forward buttons? Sometimes they 
work; sometimes they don't!
	There are places in the Atlas where the Back and Forward buttons 
do not work. Use the Atlas icons and the links within the Atlas 
frames to navigate when the buttons do not get you there.
How can I compare two species? How can I look at two 
birds at the same time?
	Use the browser File menu/New window option to open a second 
brower window and navigate to open the Atlas. Or double-click on 
the ATLAS.HTM icon on the CD.

(Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section, found 
in the Intro section of the CD, for more.)