When using eNOVA, you, your classmates and your instructor will meet at the same time, but at different computer locations. Your instructor will notify you with the date and time for each session. Check you course syllabus or course website for more information.

At least one day prior to your first session, follow the steps below to set up your equipment and become familiar with eNOVA. To help you with the process, we suggest that you first print a copy of the directions. 

1. Check Your Technical Requirements
2. Identify and Install Needed Accessories
3. Find Your Username and Password
4. Forgotten Your Password?
5. Access the eNOVA Login Page
6. Open the My Schedule Page
7. Familiarize yourself with the following:
   • Finding Support
   • Your Role as a Participant

1. Check Your Technical Requirements

To determine whether you have the necessary computer hardware and software, here is a brief summary of technical requirements.

Windows System Requirements

• Windows 2000 or Windows XP
• Internet Explorer 5.5, Netscape 7.2, Firefox 1.5x or later
• 28.8 Kbps or faster Internet connection
• P350+ MHz, 128+ MB Memory
• ––==
• 800 x 600 16-bit color display or better

Apple System Requirements

• Mac OS/X 10.4.4
• Safari 2.0.1
• Local Area Network or Broadband connection
• G4 700 MHz PowerPC, 384 MB memory
• Display color depth: Thousands of colors

Internet Voice (VOIP) Requirements
Voice of Internet Protocol (VOIP) audio is not required for events that use telephone for audio. Some events may not require you to have a microphone. Check with your event organizer for specific requirements.

• Sound card, speakers
• Microphone

2. Identify and Install Needed Accessories
You will use a microphone and speakers or computer headset with microphone to communicate during your session. Read instructions to install a microphone.

3. Find Your Username and Password
Your login is your VCCS email address minus the “@email.vccs.edu”.

LOGIN: Your Partial VCCS Email Address
(If your VCCS email is jdoe4332@email.vccs.edu, then your Centra login is jdoe4332)

PASSWORD: Your Birth Date (MMDDYY)
(For example, January 20, 1974, would be 012074)
You will be asked to change your password. Your Blackboard password is recommended as a substitute.

4. Forgotten Your Password?

If you have forgotten your password, go the eNOVA login page and click on the Forget your password? link next to the Log In button. Enter your email address and click the Email My Password button. The information you need will appear in your email box for the email address that you provided.

5. Access the eNOVA Login Page
Before you begin, close all applications that are open and running on your computer, including your email and any other browser sites. (Leaving applications open can cause the eNOVA software to lock up.)

• Launch your browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Firefox).
• Type in http://enova.nvcc.edu/ to go to the NOVA eNOVA website. Press Enter on your keyboard and the eNOVA Login page will appear.
• Enter your Login and Password information, and click Login. (Reminder: Your login is your VCCS email address minus the “@email.vccs.edu” and your password is your birthday - MMDDYY.)

6. Open the My Schedule Page
After logging in, the My Schedule Page will appear. You will see the eNOVA session you are currently scheduled to attend under the Upcoming Tab. To access the event, follow these steps:

• Click on the blue Attend link, located to the right of the event you are scheduled to attend.
• You will be prompted to allow an automatic download of the software (Click YES). The software will be downloaded to your computer and you will automatically be taken to the screen for your eNOVA course.
• If the software does not load, check to see if pop-ups are enabled in your browser.
• In the lower left corner you will see a yellow Pre Session box. While this is highlighted, you may review the Agenda for the orientation and chat with other students listed in the Participants box. If this box is not visible, your computer task bar at the bottom of the screen may be hiding it.
• Once the instructor begins the session, the yellow Pre-session box will turn to a red Recording box. At that point, your instructor will guide you through the eNOVA session.
• To view past sessions, click on the Past tab on the My Schedule page and click on Playback next to the session you wish to view.

IMPORTANT REMINDER! It is very important to read and complete these instructions before your scheduled session to see if your computer is compliant with all eNOVA requirements and to ensure that you are able to connect to the NVCC eNOVA Server.

7. Familiarize yourself with the following:

Finding Support
If you have any difficulties with setting up your equipment, contact the eNOVA Technology Support Line at 703.323.3330. For course or event information, contact your professor.

Your Role as Participant
If you have any difficulties with setting up your equipment, contact the eNOVA Technology Support Line at 703.323.3330. For course or event information, contact your professor.

As a Participant, you can:

• Speak to the leader and other participants (when you have a microphone).
• Raise your hand.
• Respond to questions with a yes or no answer.
• Use markup tools.
• Communicate with others using text chat.
• Participate in a survey.
• Play back a recording of a past session.
• Host a shared application on your computer.
• Browse course content before a session begins.
• Participate in an evaluation.
• Provide feedback to the Leader.
• Work in small groups during a breakout session.