Using Gizmos on an Intel-Based Mac Computer

Where's the Gizmo?

iMac We have detected that you are using a newer, Intel-based Macintosh computers. To view ExploreLearning Gizmos, please get the latest Shockwave Plugin and Flash Plugin.

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If you are unable to install the latest Shockwave Plugin, please use the following workaround in order to use Gizmos on an Intel-based Mac.

Applications like both Safari and Firefox default to running in native mode on the new Intel-based Macs and therefore you must follow a few simple steps to instead have then run in Rosetta emulation mode:


Note: This workaround method below does not work with Firefox web browser below version 2.

  1. Print or download these instructions: Word | PDF
  2. Quit the Safari browser (if you currently have it open).
  3. In the dock, click and hold on the Safari icon. The Safari icon in the OS X dock
  4. Select "Show in Finder." the show in finder option
  5. In your finder window, select/highlight Safari then choose File » Get Info or use the Apple-i keyboard combination.
  6. In the "Safari Info" window, select the checkbox labeled "Open using Rosetta." the Safari Rosetta check box option
  7. Close the "Safari Info" window and relaunch the Safari browser. You'll now be able to use Gizmos.

If you have any problems following these steps you may have to talk with your technology coordinator or teacher. If you are still having any problems, feel free to contact our customer support department: be sure to drop a line to customer support and we will work with you to solve the problem:

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