Virtual Tour - Help information for Java

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

Q1: I can't view the 360 panorama - why?
A1: To view a 360 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: How do I view a 360 panorama?
A2: 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: Can I zoom in and out?
A3: Yes you can. Press the Shift key to zoom in, and the ÔCTRLÕ key to zoom out. Alternatively you can use the controls to the right of the 360 panorama.

Q4: How long will the 360 panorama take to download?
A4: 30 to 60 seconds across a 56.6Kbps connection.