General
Use the convenient radio pushbuttons at the bottom of the window to travel from page to page. Each page you access will open in a frame above the pushbutton console.
If at any time the page doesn't seem to be loading right, click on Reload button (Netscape) or the Refresh button (Internet Explorer). Consider clearing the brower's cache files to update pages.
What you need!
Browsers
In order to fully appreciate the features on this site we recommend that you upgrade your browser to the latest version. New dynamic features are available in web design and some are only visible to the latest browsers. The HOB site is designed to be backward compatible to most earlier browsers.
Helper Applications
In addition to browsers some features require helper applications like Quicktime and Real Audio. Upgrade to the latest versions by clicking on the desired icon at the bottom of the page.
Controls
Learn to use the controls. For example with the Quicktime movie or sound file the arrow pointing to the right indicates 'play'; the two vertical bars (shown while the clip is playing) can be used to stop play. The speaker icon can be used to adjust the volume.The down arrow allows you to configure the plug-in.
Try the controls in this clip of President Roosevelt's "Pearl Harbor" speech:
The Links Page: Links to Other Sites
When you choose to go to the Links page ( for example: "Go to Radio Links", the Link page will open in a new window. Move or resize the window to your liking. The Links page holds all the links for the HOB site. Use the scroll bar for other link topics.
The HOB console page will remain in the background for your convenience.
Jump to External Links
When you choose an external link on the link page, that web site will pop up in a new window. This allows you to have the HOB page in the background for a quick return. No need to hit the "Back" button. Just move a window or click on the HOB page.
Arrange the windows in any position to accommodate your browsing.
Troubleshooting
Java
Internet Explorer 3.0 Macintosh users.
If Java error message for Microsoft JIT Virtual Machine.
Go to Edit / Preferences / Java
choose Apple MRJ as your Java Virtual Machine.
