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1.
Links
Any 'link', 'hyperlink', 'URL' or page/HTML reference will be
underlined usually accompanied by three arrows - '>>>'.
NB. The main navigation, sub navigational components
and all page footers link to the appropriately named page(s)
yet do not possess the underline feature.
Anchor links
Some pages within the deGroots Best Restaurants of Australia
Web site have 'anchors' or 'anchor references' within the HTML.
These links reference a certain object, image or text within
the specific page to aid in navigation.
'Select another state'
At any stage you may click on this link to enter your Australian
State of choice.
'Welcome back'
This part of the top navigation will display certain deGroots
Best Restaurants of Australia member details which includes
your first name. You will need to register for viewing this
feature and other member specific features.
Not registered click here
>>>
Go to top
In the bottom right hand corner of every page there is an
image accompanied by text 'top'. At any stage please click this
link to be forwarded to the top of the page.
Contact / information request
Also situated in the bottom right hand corner of every page
there is a light grey box. This box displays current deGroots
Best Restaurants of Australia contact details including email
addresses .
You may use these details or links to ask for help or guidance
in any matters related to the deGroots Best Restaurants of Australia
Web site or affiliated online products & services.
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2.
There are two ways of searching the deGroots Best Restaurants
of Australia Web site, they are; basic search and 'Find
by your specific requirements'.
Basic search
There is a choice of four fields; restaurant name, cuisine,
price range, location.
If you search by restaurant name you will need to type
the name of the restaurant you are searching for and then
click the black arrow to the right of this field.
Searching by the three remaining criteria you do via three
drop down lists. Left click into the field of your choice
and then left click to select the matching criteria.
Repeat this process for the remaining two criteria and
left click on the black arrow to the right of the small
'search' (bottom right).
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3.
The second way to search the deGroots Best Restaurants
of Australia Web site
is via the 'Find by your specific requirements' link.
By clicking on this link, you will be forwarded to the
advanced search page. You will now have access to over
50 criteria to search by, including; wheel chair access,
entertainment, opening and closing times and maximum seating
capacity making for an accurate search.
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4.
Throughout the online booking process there will be step-by-step
instructions on each of the 7 page process (left colomn).
If you wish to book a restaurant online please click
here >>>
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5.
If you are currently not a deGroots Best Restaurants of
Australia member please register to gain access to many
of the Web site's hidden features.
Not registered click here
>>>
The registration page has simple to follow instructions
for joining the deGroots Best Restaurants of Australia
member list.
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6.
When you join the deGroots Best Restaurants of Australia
member listing you gain instant access to many of the
Web site's hidden features.
Features that are only accessible by deGroots Best Restaurants
of Australia members include; online booking, competitions,
deGroots Best Restaurants of Australia sponsor prizes,
local and interstate event reservations and access to
more in-depth information.
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7.
The deGroots Best Restaurants of Australia Web site has been
optimised for Internet Explorer 4.0+ and Netscape Navigator
6.0
Please update your browser to the most recent version if you
start experiencing problems.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 / 5.5
PC Users click
here >>>
Mac users click
here >>>
Netscape Navigator 6.0
PC Users click
here >>>
Mac users click
here >>>
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8.
The deGroots Best Restaurants of Australia Web site uses
a browser based plug-in technology - shockwave flash (.swf)
Though currently only in certain areas of the Web site,
you may need to download this specific plug-in in the
future to access rich media segments of the new Web site.
NB. If you have Netscape Navigator 4.7 or Microsoft
Internet Explorer 4.0+ you will not need to download this
plug-in, these browsers have the Shockwave Flash plug-in
installed)
Macromedia Flash player (only)
PC and Mac users click
here >>>
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9.
The deGroots Best Restaurants of Australia Web site takes
advantage of many new Internet technologies.
Therefore a high monitor resolution is necessary to display
these in an appropriate and comprehensible format (800
pixels x 600 pixels).
If you have trouble viewing and or navigating within this
site please read the step by step outline deGroots Best
Restaurants of Australia has prepared below ;
PC Users (only)
1. Right mouse click onto your desktop (screen background)
and select properties.
2. This will open up a box with your screen properties
( including your monitor/video adapter resolution capabilities).
3. Select the settings tab to choose the 800 x 600 resolution.
4. After this selection please click 'apply', your computer
may ask you to restart your machine.
NB. Some new video cards and monitors will allow
you to make these changes without restarting.
Mac Users (only)
1. Click
the Apple Menu (top left of screen) and select Control
Panels.
2. Doubleclick the Control Panel 'Monitors & Sound'
(If you are using System 7.5 or earlier, you will need
to double click the Control Panel 'Screen'.
3. Click the 'Monitor' button. Your current resolution will be
displayed on the right of the Control Panel window.
4.
Select the resolution '800x600'.
5. Close the Control Panel 'Monitors & Sound'. Your
new resolution settings will automatically take effect.
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10.
Browsers are constantly being updated and re-released,
therefore, the vast majority of 'current' browsers support
this feature (cookies).
The deGroots Best Restaurants of Australia Web site uses
cookies extensively, specifically pertaining to member
functionality and personalised site 'components'.
deGroots Best Restaurants of Australia highly recommends
having this feature 'enabled' so it is best to view the
deGroots Best Restaurants of Australia Web site with cookies
'enabled'.
This feature will be set as a default function within
the Internet Explorer 5.0 and above and Netscape Navigator
4.0 and above Internet browsers.
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11.
When browsing the deGroots Best Restaurants of Australia
Web site you may come across page errors.
These errors occur for many reasons. The main reasons
that you will get a page error are; the page you tried
to access no longer exists, server request errors, a page
timeout occurs and server/access to certain area restrictions.
If an error or problem persists please contact deGroots
Best Restaurants of Australia so they can notify the correct
people to send back appropriate feedback and help.
The current deGroots Best Restaurants of Australia contact
details are listed below.
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