Need help?

We've tried to made this year's calendar as direct as possible so that, in many cases, you are one click away from opening a present.

 

Rolling over any of the numbered calendar doors with your cursor makes the door pop open and reveals a picture of the present. Details about that
particular day's present and who made it appears in the grey box underneath the calendar.

 

As in previous years we have considered our visitors different internet
conncection speeds. For example, films (Quicktime files) are generally available in two sizes, Large for fast connection speeds (such as broadband) and Small for slower connections. Please try and be patient with the presents if content does not appear straight away - they may still be loading for you.

 

Browsers

This site is optimised to run with recent browsers with JavaScript and pop-up windows enabled in your browser to view the presents. It should be functional with older browsers in most cases and at smaller screen sizes, but you may find a few presentational glitches. Some of the presents require audio or are enhanced by having audio enabled on your computer.

 

If you are having problems using this site and viewing content, please make sure you have downloaded the most recent browser for your computer. A few of the most popular are available via the links below:

 

Firefox | Internet Explorer | Netscape | Safari (mac )

 

 

Plug-ins

Many of the presents use dynamic extra features that you may not be able to see without downloading some small, additional bits of 'plug-in' software for your browser.

 

Electric December makes extensive use of Flash and Quicktime content - these are the plug-ins you will need to see all the presents.

 

You may even already have them without knowing it. It's a quick and easy process to check and add these plug-ins. Follow the links below to check whether you already have these plug-ins, if you do not then you will also find the instructions and links to install them.

 

Check your web browser for Quicktime

 

Check your web browser for Flash

 

A present window is open but nothing seems to be happening

Most of the presents rely on you moving your mouse about - roll, click, point, click again and just keep on exploring. Each time you come back to Electric December try the presents again, there may be something you haven't discovered...

 

Who's made the presents?

As well as opening the presents you can look at a page called 'About the Makers'. There is a button at the top of every present, which tells you about the people that created the present, gives further information and has links to related sites. For a full list of this year's contributors please visit the credits page.

 

Looking for something?

Visit the search page. You can select a present by organisation, school or an individual's name.

 

What is RSS?

'RSS' stands for Really Simple Syndication. In the bottom-left of the calendar page, you will find a 'RSS' news feed button. News feeds deliver information about what is new or has changed on a web site. Find out more about RSS feeds

 

On show in Bristol

Electric December 2005 is available via public computers at Watershed, on Bristol's Harbourside and is free to view. Try out the interactive dance mat in the foyer, for a more unusal way of opening the presents.

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