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Minimum requirements

A modern internet browser such as Internet Explorer 7+, Mozilla Firefox 3+, Google Chrome 8+, Safari 3+ or Opera 9+

Adobe Flash Player 10+

Javascript must be enabled (most browsers are enabled by default).

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The first time you visit JacarandaPLUS, you'll need to create an account. Click the link to Create a New Account.

This will take you to the sign-up form, where you can input your details. The required fields are noted on this form.

Javascript is required throughout this site and for the new account form to function correctly, instructions for switching on Javascript on most common browsers can be found here.

Your email address will be your login. Please choose a password that you will remember easily.

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Internet Explorer

1. In the Tools menu select Internet Options.
2. Change to the Security tab at the top of the Internet Options window that pops up.
3. From the list of zones at the top of the Security options select the internet icon.
4. Select the button near the bottom that reads Custom Level.
5. In the new window that pops up, scroll down to the item that reads Active Scripting.
6. Select the option marked Enable.

Mozilla Firefox

1. In the Tools menu select Options (On Mac select Preferences from the Firefox menu).
2. Select Content button from the top row of options.
3. Select Enable JavaScript. (You do not need to enable Java, but it is OK if you do.)
4. Note: You may wish to install the NoScript extension for Firefox to control which sites can run JavaScript.

Chrome

1. Select Preferences from the tools menu (On Mac select Preferences from the Chrome menu).
2. Select Under the hood on the left.
3. Select the content settings button in the privacy section at the top.
4. Make sure Enable JavaScript is checked.

Safari

1. Select Preferences from the Tools menu (On Mac select Preferences from the Safari menu).
2. Select the Security tab at the top.
3. Under Javascript ensure allow all sites to run JavaScript is checked.

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Your email address is your username and you will have nominated a password when setting up your JacarandaPLUS account. Your username and password is also included in your ‘Welcome to JacarandaPLUS’ email. Open www.jacplus.com.au and enter your username and password 1 and click the Login button.

If you have forgotten your password, you can click the Forgot password? link 2 on the homepage to have it emailed to you.

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Once you've logged in, you should automatically be directed to your bookshelf. There is also a My Bookshelf link at the top of the screen.

To add a title to your bookshelf, you need the registration code from the front of your textbook, or, if you have purchased an online-only product, from inside the eBookPLUS sleeve. Copy your unique code into the Enter new registration code text field 1. This field is case sensitive, so make sure all letters are capitalised.
Click the green button 2 next to the text field to add your new title. It should appear immediately in the bookshelf on the left side of the screen 3. This bookshelf will house all of the eBookPLUS titles you have purchased. If you have purchased more than one eBookPLUS title, enter each additional registration code and all of your available titles will appear here.

Click on the Cover view tab 4 to show thumbnails of your eBookPLUS titles. Alternatively, you can select List view 5 to show your titles as a list.

Your list of titles can be filtered according to whether they are Student or Teacher editions 6.

Your titles can also be ordered by Name and Type7.

Once your title has been added, click on it to access the eBookPLUS content and online resources.

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To access your eBookPLUS and online resources, click on the title you would like to access in your bookshelf. This will open your title at the prelim pages of the textbook.

Select Asset summary 1 to open a Resource summary. This is a list indicating the types of digital resources in each chapter. You can use the links here to open a chapter.

eBookPLUS is provided in a chapter-based format, which makes locating and opening your resources easy. At the top left-hand-side of the page is a drop-down menu that lists each chapter in the title 2. Select the chapter you wish to view and it will open for you. Use the chapter content box 3 to the left of the eBook to navigate to different sections within each chapter, and then scroll down to read the content.

Click on the forward and back buttons 4 to navigate between each main section in the chapter.

Select Reading mode 5 to stretch the eBook content to cover the whole screen. Note that the resources (both teacher and student) on the right-hand side will be hidden. Select the reading mode icon again to show the resources.

Teachers who have eGuidePLUS titles will see a toggle switch at the top left-hand side which enable them to switch between student and teacher titles.

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Select the Bookmark icon 1 to open the bookmark menu. Click the 'Bookmark this page' button 2 and the page that you are currently on will be listed 3, your bookmarks are organised by chapter. You can delete a bookmarks by clicking the delete button 4.

Specific pages can be found by entering the page number in the Jump to page number field and then pressing Enter 5.

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Select the Tools & Settings icon 1 to change the appearance of your eBookPLUS.

• Click on Select a theme 2 to change the background image and colours.
• Click on Font size 3 to change the size of the on-screen font.
• Select Print this page 4 to print the content currently being viewed.
• Select Feedback 5 to send your comments and feedback to the JacPLUS team.

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To the right of your eBook content you will find the resources panel 1. All the resources for your current chapter are listed here. These resources are represented in the text by the green eBook Plus icon, which indicates which resource to use for which part of the chapter. Display all resources of a particular type by clicking on the appropriate heading in the resources panel 2.

You can select the star 3 to the far right of the resource title to add that resource to your list of favourites. Your favourite resources will then be highlighted in green. Favourite chapter resources can be listed by selecting the toggle switch at the top right of the resource panel 4 to hide or unhide the other resources.

If you cannot see the resources, make show that the Reading mode <add icon and number> is disabled.

Teachers who have eGuidePLUS titles will see a toggle switch at the top left-hand side that enable them to switch between student and teacher resources.

Clicking Teacher 1 will display the chapter's exclusive teacher resources from your eGuide. Selecting Student 2 will display the student eBook resources for the current chapter in the resources panel on the right-hand side.

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eLessons are animated and video lessons which bring key concepts to life.

Digital documents are Microsoft Office files such as spreadsheets, PowerPoint files, and worksheets or exams provided in Word or PDF.

Interactivities are online activities that enhance understanding through hands-on experience.

Weblinks are instant links to relevant, targeted content on the internet.

Support files can include programs, applications and tutorials to help you make the most of your eBookPLUS.

Open the resource by clicking on its title. Weblinks take you straight to the internet site you have requested. Digital documents can be opened immediately or downloaded to your desktop. Interactivities and eLessons open within the JacarandaPLUS platform and many have additional tabs featuring instructions for use, learning objectives and worksheets to help you make the most of your learning experience. eLessons can also be downloaded for use on your portable media player or to play in full-screen mode in front of your class.

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When you have finished studying each chapter and using its online resources, simply select a new chapter from the drop down box at the top of the screen 1 and a brand new set of resources will be available for the new chapter.

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Throughout your printed book, you will see green eBookPLUS icons alerting you that an online resource is available for the content you are currently reading. Some of these resources come with a unique locator code printed below the description. You can use these codes in the Searchlight facility to gain direct access to these resources. Simply type the unique code in the Searchlight box 1 at the top right hand corner of your screen, click the search button, and the resource will open immediately.

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