System Requirements
System
Requirements | Browser Requirements | Security
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Minimum Specification for Client PC |
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Recommended Specification |
| Processor |
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133Mhz Intel Pentium Processor
with 512k Cache |
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300Mhz Intel Pentium II Processor
with 512k Cache |
| Memory |
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32 MB Ram |
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128 MB Ram |
| Monitor |
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1024x768 resolution screen |
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1024x768 resolution screen |
| Sun Java |
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Version 1.6.0 |
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Version 1.6.0_13 to 1.6.0_28 |
| Internet Explorer |
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Version 6.0 and above |
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Version 6.0 and above |
| Operating software |
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Microsoft Windows 2000 SP2, SP3 or SP4 |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
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| Supported Operating
Systems |
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Microsoft Windows 2000 SP2, SP3 or SP4
Microsoft Windows XP
Windows Vista 32-bit or 64-bit
Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit |
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Note:
Operating Systems:
Windows 98 and Windows NT, Windows Server are not supported by ScotiaFX Internet Trading Platform.
To use this platform your local PC must have Microsoft Windows 2000 SP2 to SP4, Windows XP, or Windows Vista or Windows 7 installed.
Sun JAVA Requirements
The ScotiaFX Internet Trading platform requires that you have Sun Java 1.6.0 installed on your local PC.
Check with your information technology group if you have a department that is responsible for applications on your desktop.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you upgrade to Sun Java 1.6.0 and are currently using a lower version of Java for other applications, you may experience difficulties accessing your other applications.
Browser Requirements
- Internet Explorer: version 6.0 SP1
If you need to upgrade your browser:
Check with your information technology group if you have a department
that is responsible for applications on your desktop.
If you do not have an IT department, you can upgrade your browser
by going to the Microsoft web sites, which have free downloads.
If your current browser is specifically selected for an application,
you may choose not to overwrite it with the upgrade but install
a second browser. You should follow all instructions on these sites
to do the upgrade. We do not take any responsibility for browser
configuration.
- Internet Explorer upgrade at www.microsoft.com
- click on Downloads, enter the application name and your operating
system.
A selection of downloads (and download times)
will be presented. Pick the version of the browser you want to download
and follow the instructions provided.
Security
The
ScotiaFX trading application runs on our secure platform. A User ID and password are required to open each trading session. A client is able to specify the access privileges and trade and settlement limits for each authorized user. The application uses at least 128 bit encryption for all data and digital certificates to authenticate users.
If you wish more information on our security, please contact the
Client Support Desk for North America at (416) 945-4445 or 1(877)
389-3669. For UK/European Clients please dial your International
Access Code +800-9997-2391 or contact us by email at
scotia.fx@scotiabank.com.
ScotiaFX is built on a secure web server. If for security
reasons your company has established a firewall, please have your
IT department make arrangements for you to have access.
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