Of Carts and Cookies

To use the shopping cart feature of most online stores, including ours, you will need to have "cookies" enabled in your browser settings.  All browsers allow cookies by default, but it is possible that your settings were adjusted.  You will have to readjust your settings to use the shopping cart checkout feature.  

What are cookies and why do I need them?

Cookies are tiny text files stored on your computer when you visit certain web pages.  We use cookies to keep track of what you have in your shopping cart as you checkout.  This file is then deleted when you close your browser.  Cookies cannot harm your computer and do not contain any personal or private information.

How do I enable cookies in my browser? 

Find your browser version below and follow the instructions.  If you do not know your browser version, select Help -> About... from your tool bar.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
On a PC:
• Select Tools -> Internet Options and click on the "Privacy" tab.
• Select any setting other than "Block All Cookies".  If you are over-riding automatic cookie handling using the "Advanced" option, check either "Always allow session cookies" or "Accept" under "First-party cookies".
On a Macintosh:
• Select Edit -> Preferences. 
• Scroll down until you see "Cookies" under Receiving Files. Make sure that "Never Ask" is selected.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
On a PC:
• Select Tools -> Internet Options and click on the "Security" tab.
• The default selection, "Medium", supports cookies, but you can click on the "Custom Level" button to check. Scroll down until you see the word "Cookies" and verify that the radio button next to "Enable" is selected in both options.
On a Macintosh:
• Select Edit -> Preferences. 
• Scroll down until you see "Cookies" under Receiving Files. Make sure that "Never Ask" is selected.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (and 4.5 Macintosh)
On a PC:
• Select View -> Internet Options and click on the "Advanced" tab. 
• Scroll down until you see the word "Cookies" and verify that the circle next to "Always accept cookies" is selected.
On a Macintosh:
• Select Edit -> Preferences. 
• Scroll down until you see "Cookies" under Receiving Files. Make sure that "Never Ask" is selected.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0
• Choose View -> Options and click on the "Advanced" tab.
• Make sure that "Warn before accepting a cookie" is unchecked.

Netscape Communicator 4.0
• Choose Edit -> Preferences and click on the "Advanced" option.
• Select the radio button next to "Accept all cookies" and click "OK".

Netscape Navigator 3.0
• Open "Network Preferences" under Options.
• Click on the "Protocols" tab and ensure that the box next to "Accepting A Cookie" is unchecked.

FireFox 1.0
• Choose Tools -> Options and click on the "Privacy" tab.
• Under "Cookies" select "Allow sites to set cookies".

All other browsers
  Please consult your documentation or online help files.