Useful information about the site
The following information gives a general overview of information relevant to this
website.
We have tried to make this website as user friendly as possible and have thoroughly
tested it in the latest browsers. Some older browsers are not able to take advantage
of current technology such as javascript and cascading style sheets and present information
in a linear fashion. If you experience any problems, or think the page is not displaying,
or working as it should, we suggest that you upgrade to a later version of the software.
Please note these are only suggestions and South Yorkshire Pensions Authority will
not be held responsbile for any technical problems arising from this site.
If you click on the relevant browser shown below you will be able to download the
latest version of the browser.
The site is best viewed in 1024 x 768 screen resolution using a High or True Colour
setting
Downloadable documents
Where possible we try to provide downloadable documents in multiple formats including
pdf and Microsoft Word format. It is therefore recommended that you have Pdf reader
and Microsoft Office or an equivalent package installed on your PC. Pdf reader can
be installed from the Adobe Site.
Pdf downloadable documents will be indicated by the following PDF icon 
If you have difficulties obtaining information from a pdf you can use Adobes Web-based
conversion service to produce an HTML version (however, please be aware that the standard
of HTML produced is not great).
Where possible we try to provide structured downloadable documents.
We appreciate that it must be extremely frustrating to not be able to access information
through no fault of you own but we ask you to be patient whilst we continue to work
on improving the accessibility of our site.
If you find any of our downloadable documents present a barrier to accessing information
because of a disability please contact us giving details of the document in question,
the problems encountered and what we could do to help.
Low graphics pages
Although not strictly text-only, these pages are quicker loading and useful if you
do not need the images or if you are on a slow connection.
Finding your way around the site
The main sections of the website are listed across the top. Choosing a menu option
from the top then produces a sub menu down the left hand side of the screen.
There is also a breadcrumbs trail at the top of the screen which shows you the pages
you have currently accessed to get to the page you are currently viewing.
At the bottom left of the screen (below the sub menus) there is a search facility.
You have the option to search for a page listed in alphabetical order or there is
a keyword search.
At the top right we have provided a feature to allow you to change the size of the
text. Our site has been set up using relative font sizing so this size will be based
on the size you currently have set in your browser. You also have the option to change
the background and foreground colours.
Printing
We realise that you do not always want the menu options to be printed every time you
print a page from our site so we have produced a printer friendly page. This option
is at the top right hand side of the screen.
Downloading Plug-ins
These guides are to help you download and install the different players used on the SYPA website onto your computer for FREE.
Flash is used to create cool animations and graphics on websites and it's really easy to download. If you have already downloaded the Shockwave Plug-in, it will have included the Flash Player as well.
The Flash site is very clever and can tell which system and which browser you are using to look at its site!
Go to the Flash Player Download Centre.
If you are using Internet Explorer all you need to do is click on the Install Now Button
Click through any dialog boxes that appear and Flash will be installed automatically onto your computer.
If you are using Netscape - you will need to click on the Download Now button, as shown below.
A box will appear asking you where to save the Installer.
Save the Installer to your desktop and wait for it to download completely.
An Installer icon will appear on your desktop. Double-click on it. You will have to read and click through the dialog boxes.
When the "Install" button appears, click it to install Macromedia Flash Player into your browser's plug-ins folder.
Your Web browser will launch a new window. When you see the Macromedia Flash Player movie playing, the installation is successful.
