TECH SUPPORT
Disclaimer-
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If you come across any complications while accessing your classes, submitting work, etc, please contact your teacher to start the troubleshooting process.
Hours: Monday-Friday (excluding school breaks and holidays) 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone: (833) 772-5106
System Requirements
Please use this link to check your system requirements prior to using www.apexvs.com.
INTERNET + EMAIL
3 MB minimum bandwidth DSL or Cable preferred (Dial-Up not supported)
Personal E-mail address (free from GMAIL, YAHOO or HOTMAIL)
HARDWARE
OPERATING SYSTEM
* iPads, Tablets, Chromebooks and some Netbooks are not supported as they may
not be able to use required plugins and/or have screens that are too small to adapt.
Software + Plugin Requirements
The link below will download all software necessary to run the Primavera Course Player, including Java, Quicktime, Adobe Reader, Adobe Shockwave, Silverlight and Firefox. This link will work for PC users only. Flash player will need to be downloaded individually. Please use the link provided in the next section.
If you prefer to download the required software individually, please use the links below.
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE SUGGESTIONS:
- Word-processing: MICROSOFT® WORD 2003 or better
- Presentation: MICROSOFT® POWERPOINT 2003 or better
- Spreadsheet: MICROSOFT® EXCEL 2003 or better
- NOTE: the free OPENOFFICE SUITE includes equivalents for all of the above applications
Internet Browser Options
Antivirus + Antimalware
Keeping your computer clean of viruses and malicious software is essential to your computers health and performance. Primavera suggests that you have up to date and active protection on your computer. Below are links to some free programs that can assist you in keeping your computer clean. All of the software listed here has both paid and free versions, it is not necessary to purchase any of the software listed here. Please make sure to read the disclaimer at the top of this page in regards to software links.
Opening Pop-UP Windows
Upon logging in, the Student Portal should open in a new window. If you are having trouble logging in please check our HOW TO: DISABLE POP UP BLOCKER for instructions on disabling pop up blockers.
*Some operating systems will minimize the new pop up window to the task bar. Please be sure to check the task bar for any pop up windows
Opening PDF Files in Browser (Adobe Reader)
- In Adobe Reader or Acrobat, choose Edit > Preferences.
- Select Internet.
- Deselect Display PDF In Browser and then click OK.
- Choose Edit > Preferences > Internet, select Display PDF In Browser and then click OK.
Check Firefox settings
- At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Tools menu and select Options….
- Select the Applications panel.
- Find Adobe Acrobat Document in the list and click on it to select it.
- Click on the drop-down arrow in the Action column for the Adobe Acrobat Document entry and select Use Adobe Acrobat (in Firefox).