What are the system requirements for this program?

• CD-ROM Drive
• 200 MB hard drive space
• 512 MB RAM
• 1024 x 768 minimum screen resolution

To use this CD-ROM as it is intended, we suggest that you upgrade to a recent browser and that you install the latest version of the free Adobe^® Reader^®.

• Adobe Reader
• Browser Requirements
• JavaScript

Certain sections of this CD-ROM cannot be accessed without Adobe Reader version 4.0 or later. Download the latest version of the free Adobe Reader here. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

For best results, please upgrade to the latest version of one of the following browsers:

• Microsoft^® Internet Explorer^® ( Click Here )
• Mozilla^® Firefox^® ( Click Here )

• Apple^® Safari™ http://www.apple.com/safari/download/

The CD-ROM may not work properly on browsers other than those listed above. The following browsers are not recommended:

• Netscape^® Navigator™ (all versions and platforms)
• Opera (all versions and platforms)
• Internet Explorer 4.x and earlier (Mac OS^® and Windows)

JavaScript 1.2 or later must be enabled in order to use the CD-ROM's Search feature. Consult your browser's Help section for information on how to enable JavaScript, or upgrade your browser to a version that supports JavaScript 1.2 or higher (see the list of recommended browsers above).

How do I navigate the program?

• Click your browser's Back button to return to the previous screen.
• To return to the home page, click the "The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook" in the left-hand corner of the screen.

1. Click on the cover of a book in the bar that runs across the top of the screen.
2. Browse the book's table of contents.
3. Click on the scenario you'd like to view.

1. Clink on the link on the left of the screen for the category you'd like to view.
2. Browse the category's table of contents.
3. Click on the scenario you'd like to read.

1. Type the search term in the search box on the top right-hand corner of the screen. Do not use quotation marks to separate terms.
2. Press the arrow to begin the search.
3. Click on the scenario you'd like to view.

Option 1: Click the print icon from the Adobe^® toolbar at the top of the screen.

Option 2: Select "print" in the File drop-down menu.

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When I click on a scenario, my browser crashes.

Your browser software may be out of date, or you may be using an unsupported browser. Consult the System Requirements for recommendations.

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My browser crashes when I run a search.

Your computer may not have enough RAM to effectively run the search, or you may not have the latest version of JavaScript loaded. Consult the System Requirements for additional recommendations.

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When I click on a scenario, a new screen loads but I can't see the scenario.

To view the scenarios, your computer must be equipped with Adobe^® Reader^® 4.0 and later. This is a free program that can be downloaded or updated here http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.

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Nothing happens when I press the arrow after entering a search term.

JavaScript 1.2 or later must be enabled in order to use the Search feature. Consult your browser's Help section for information on how to enable JavaScript, or upgrade your browser to a version that supports JavaScript 1.2 or higher (see the list of recommended browsers in System Requirements).

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When I insert the CD-ROM, a dialog box opens warning me about the use of active content in the program. What does this mean?

This program uses JavaScript to enhance the Search feature and other interactive functions. The scripts employed by this program are not harmful to your computer and will not reveal any of your personal information.

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My searches do not bring the desired results.

For best results, do not put quotation marks around the search term.

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I can't see the full screen at once.

This program is best viewed at a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. To reset your screen resolution in Windows^®, right click on your desktop. Choose "Properties" from the drop-down menu, then choose the "Settings" tab in the Properties control panel. In the Screen Resolution section, move the slider to 1024 x 768 or higher.

To reset your screen resolution in Mac OS X^®, open your "System Preferences" panel and choose "Displays." Select a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher.

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