Software

The following information relates to software that is required for optimal viewing of material on the website.

Documents on this website require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader.  To download this program free of charge visit the Adobe Acrobat Reader download page and follow the instructions.

This website is optimised for viewing with Internet Explorer 6+, Mozilla 1.7+, Netscape 7.2+ and Firefox 1.5+.  To download the most recent version of Microsoft Internet Explorer free of charge visit the download page and follow the instructions.

Screen Resolution

Screen resolution refers to the size of your screen, and the amount of content it can display.  www.bailliegifford.com is best viewed with screen resolution 1024x768 and upwards.  If you would like to change the resolution, follow the instructions below.

To change your resolution under Windows:
  1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then choose Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.
  2. Open the Display icon. The Display Properties window will appear.
  3. Select the Settings tab.
  4. Ensure the Desktop Area is set to 1024 by 768 pixels.  Note: If it is available, press the Test button.  If the screen appears blank, it will return to normal in 5 to 15 seconds.  You will need to contact your computer vendor/manufacturer for assistance in changing the resolution setting.
  5. Choose the OK button.  Note: You may be prompted to re-boot your computer.  Choose the OK button to restart your computer.
To change your resolution on a Mac:

  1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels. You will either have the option Monitors & Sound or Monitors.
  2. If the option is Monitors & Sound:
    a. Open the Monitor icon.
    b. From the list of available resolutions, select the resolution you wish to use. Your screen resolution will change instantly.
    c. Close the Monitors and Sound window.
  3. If the option is Monitors:
    a. Ensure that the Show pull-down menu option is set to Recommended.
    b. From the list of available resolutions, select the resolution you wish to use. Your screen resolution will change instantly.
    c. Close the Monitors window.

Java

Some of the features on this site require that Java be enabled in your browser.

Caching

The cache is used to keep local copies of frequently accessed documents, reducing the time connected to the network.  If the contents of a page do not seem to be updating, your browser may have cached this page in error - press and hold the 'Shift' key and mouse click on the Refresh/Reload button on your browser to clear the cache for that page.

Cookies

A cookie is text-only information that a website transfers to the cookie file of the browser on your computer's hard disk so that the website can remember who you are.  Without a cookie every time you open a new web page the server where that page is stored will treat you like a completely new visitor.

On this website we use session cookies to ensure that you are recognised when you move from page to page within our site and that any information you have entered is remembered.  Session cookies are temporary and are erased when you exit your web browser.

We use session cookies for the purposes of our login page to ensure that once you have logged in you can bookmark password protected pages and return to them a later date without the need to login again.

Managing cookies

There are a number of ways to manage cookies.  If you use different computers in different locations you will need to ensure that each browser is adjusted to suit your cookie preferences.

Enabling Cookies Based on Privacy Settings:

You can make Internet Explorer only accept cookies that do not hold personally identifiable data (like ours) by setting your privacy slider to 'High'. To do this go to:

Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy -> Default and then move the slider to 'High'.

Blocking all Cookies:

You can make Internet Explorer accept no cookies at all by setting your privacy slider to 'Block All Cookies'.  To do this go to:

Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy -> Default and then move the slider to 'Block All Cookies'.

For information on changing these settings for other browsers please click here.

Deleting Cookies

You can easily delete any cookies that have been installed in the cookie folder of your browser.  To delete cookies in:

Internet Explorer go to Tools -> Internet Options -> Delete Cookies
Netscape go to Tools -> Cookie Manager -> Manage Stored Cookies -> Remove All Cookies

Once you delete these files, you will have no more cookies and your browser will no longer send or receive new cookies.

We welcome your comments or suggestions on our website.  Please contact website@citlon.com.