Peripherals/ Ports
Monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse, and USB ports.

Processor
Minimum Processor: Intel Pentium IV processor. Optimum Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo.

RAM
Minimum RAM 512 MB. Optimum RAM: 2 GB.

Operating System
Windows XP or Windows Vista

Drive
CD-ROM/RW drive

Hard Space Drive
Adequate drive space for courses selected

E-mail
Internet access to your personal e-mail address provided by the College

Microsoft Office Software

• Word processor software such as Microsoft Word
• Database processing software such as Microsoft Access
• Spreadsheet capable software such as Microsoft Excel

Video
Video Graphics Accelerator Card

Below you will find the minimum requirements for your Steno Writing classes at HJC. For some items, we have included information where your equipment can be purchased. This is for your convenience only. HJC does not recommend or require that your equipment be purchased from any particular supplier.

• Steno Machine


• a Stentura 400SRT or Protege, e’lan Cybra or comparable realtime capable writing machine (programmed with the Smartwriter-Stentura software protocol.)
• For more information, contact the Stenograph Corporation at 800-323-4247, ext 6263
• Case CATalyst4 student version 9 or higher – this can also be purchased through the Stenograph Corporation at 800-323-4247, ext 6263



• Power Strip with a Surge Protector



• Microsoft Office Software
• Windows 2003 or 2007 word processor software such as Microsoft Word
• Database processing software such as Microsoft Access
• Spreadsheet capable software such as Microsoft Excel


• Computer or laptop (See minimum requirements list below)


• High Speed Internet Access

Peripherals
Monitor, printer, keyboard, and mouse and built in printer port and serial ports.

USB and Serial Ports
A minimum of three USB ports and one serial port. A USB to serial adapter can be used in lieu of a true serial port.

Processor
3.0 GHz Pentium 4 or equivalent

RAM
2.0 GB RAM or greater

Operating System
Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7

Sound
Sound Card & Speakers

Drive
CD-ROM/RW drive (Please note: a DVD burner is preferred, as DVD’s hold more information for backing up speech files.)

Hard Space Drive
60 GB or higher capacity (80 GB is preferred)

Internet Access
Java enabled Internet browser (Microsoft™ Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher)

Video
Video Graphics Accelerator Card. A high resolution screen set to 1024x768 resolution is recommended.

Microsoft Office Software

• Windows 2003 or 2007 word processor software such as Microsoft Word
• Database processing software such as Microsoft Access
• Spreadsheet capable software such as Microsoft Excel

Modem
Cable modem or DSL line recommended. Dial-up connections do not work for the online testing environment.

Below you will find the minimum requirements for your Voice Writing classes at HJC. We have included links to a variety of sources where your equipment can be purchased. This is for your convenience only. HJC does not recommend or require that your equipment be purchased from any particular supplier.

• Steno Mask (please see Realtime Reporting Degree Page on the HJC website to help determine which mask is best for you)


• Talk Technologies Sylencer – www.talktech.com


• AudioScribe Accuspeak – www.audioscribe.com


• Voxrite Specialized Captioning Headsets (Captioning/CART Students Only) - www.voxrite.com


• Noise Cancelling Headphones – www.voxrite.com


• CaTalyst VP Software by Stenograph Corporation – please contact Al Larosiliere at 800-323-4247 Ext. 6263 to purchase.


• Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010 Software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)


• Computer or laptop (See minimum requirements list below)


• High Speed Internet Access

Peripherals
Monitor, printer, keyboard, and mouse

USB Ports
A minimum of three USB ports.

Processor
2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (recommended) - 2.40 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (minimum)

RAM
4.0 GB RAM (recommended) - 2.0 GB RAM (Minimum)

Operating System
Windows XP, Microsoft Vista 32-Bit, or Microsoft Vista 64-Bit. We highly recommend Window XP.

Sound
Sound Card & Speakers

Drive
CD-ROM/RW drive (Please note: a DVD burner is preferred, as DVD’s hold more information for backing up speech files.)

Hard Space Drive
80 GB

Internet Access
Java capable Internet browser (Microsoft™ Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher)

Video
Video Graphics Accelerator Card. A high resolution screen set to 1024x768 resolution is recommended.

Microsoft Office Software

• Word processor software such as Microsoft Word 2007 or 2010
• Database processing software such as Microsoft Access 2007 or 2010
• Spreadsheet capable software such as Microsoft Excel 2007 or 2010

Internet access is required to participate in online components of your college courses at Huntington Junior College. An Internet Service Provider (ISP) will provide you with the software and access necessary to utilize the Internet.

• Recommended: LAN, Cable, or DSL connection. Highly recommended for optimal student experience.
• 56k Dial-up, Satellite, or Wireless Internet conncetions are not recommended. Performance may be suboptimal due to latency and signal instability. Courses will have suboptimal performance when accessed through any of these connections.

If AOL is your ISP, you must use the Internet Explorer or Firefox broswer, rather than the default AOL browswer, to complete coursework in an online course.

If you connect to the Internet through your company, you may need to ensure that appropriate plug-ins and access rights are available to you. Check with your IT department to ensure that you may access course materials from your company's network.

Please make sure you are using the most current version of your Internet Browswer (Internet Explorer or Firefox):
Firefox download
Internet Explorer downloand

Many of the courses require the use of pop-up content. Make sure you have any pop-up blockers disabled.
Here are directions to allow pop-ups:
Internet Explorer
Firefox
Google Toolbar

Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader Plugin Test. To test your installation of Adobe Reader please click the "Adobe Reader Plugin Test" link. If you have successfully installed the software you will see a document that says "Congratulations!  You have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer."
Visit Adobe.com if you need to install the software.

PowerPoint
PowerPoint Viewer Test. To test your ability to view PowerPoint files click the "PowerPoint Viewer Test" link. If the viewer (or PowerPoint) is successfully installed you will see a PowerPoint slide that says "PowerPoint Test" with the HJC logo. If you need to install the PowerPoint viewer please visit Microsoft.com.

Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player Plugin Test. To test your installation of Adobe Flash Player click the "Adobe Flash Player Plugin Test" link. If it is successfuly installed you will see a short Flash movie that says "Adobe Flash Player. Successfully installed". Visit Adobe.com if you need to install Flash Player.

RealPlayer
RealPlayer Plugin Test. To test your installation of RealPlayer click the "RealPlayer Plugin Test" link. Please run both audio and video tests.

Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player Plugin Test. To test your installation of Windows Media Player cilck the "Windows Media Player Plugin Test" link. Visit Microsoft.com if you need to install Windows Media Player.