Web-based Training (WBT) Toolkit on IRIS
Online Services (Ad-Hoc User)
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Masked Information
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The sample layouts, forms and procedure presented in
this work are merely for training purposes. There is no warranty to its exact appearance or accuracy in
form or in procedure in comparison with those used in the real operation of the
IRIS Online Services.
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Table of Contents
1. Operation Guide of WBT
Toolkit on IRIS Online Services
1.1 Computer Configurations for Using this Toolkit
2. Introduction to IRIS Online
Services for Ad-Hoc User
2.1 General Services provided for Ad-Hoc User
2.2 IRIS Online Services – Client Workstation Requirement
Specifications
2.5 Support on using IRIS Online Services
1. Operation Guide of WBT
Toolkit on IRIS Online Services
1.1 Computer
Configurations for Using this Toolkit
This Toolkit is best viewed at 800x600 resolution
with Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or 6.0) or Netscape (version 6.2
or 7.0) with Macromedia Flash Player 7 Plug-in installed.
To get the latest Macromedia Flash Player Plug-in,
please download and install from http://www.macromedia.com/software/flashplayer/
For Macromedia Flash Player system requirements,
please go to http://www.macromedia.com/software/flashplayer/productinfo/systemreqs/
Important : You must agree to the terms contained in this Toolkit. If you do not accept the terms, you
shall not use this Toolkit.
To launch the WBT Toolkit, please click HERE and follow the steps below to begin.
1. To start the training, please click "Menu" button.
2. Highlight and click once the topic/sub-topic to
start the demonstration.
Inside each demonstration, you can use the buttons of
the Control Bar (Scroll bar, Rewind, Back, Play, Pause, Forward, Exit) at the
bottom to view the demonstration at your own pace.
To return to the main page, please click "Home"
button.
To exit the Toolkit, click the "Exit"
button to close the program.
According to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, some
information in the Toolkit has been masked to protect the privacy of the
concerned parties.
This training kit guides you on the use of IRIS
Online Services. It contains the
procedures for conducting search of land records. The example quoted for login and payment are for ad-hoc
users and the steps may vary for public subscribers.
2. Introduction to IRIS Online
Services for Ad-Hoc User
2.1 General Services
Provided for Ad-Hoc User
IRIS
Online Services is a web-based service provided by the Land Registry. It enables the customers to conduct
online land searches using internet based technology. The operation hours are
shown below :
For
Enquiry of Search/Order Status, Subscriber Account Information and Online Help
Monday
to Sunday (including public holidays) from
For
Search of Land Register, Unposted Memorial Information and Ordering Land
Records
Monday to Sunday (including public holidays) from
For Ad-Hoc
User, the following services are provided:
a) Search
of land register of "current" or "historical & current"
particulars of a property in either plain or certified copies with different
search options like search by address, search by lot and search by Property
Reference Number (PRN).
b) Ordering
of different types of imaged land documents, in either plain or certified
copies.
c) Search
of Unposted Memorial Information.
d) Enquire
details of orders made within a pre-defined period of time (e.g. 14
days) with different enquiry options like by Transaction No. and Order No.
e) Different
delivery channels available for requested orders such as View by browser, Fax,
E-mail, Online download, Mailing and Collection from Customer Centre or New
Territories Search Offices.
f)
Single payment for multiple orders. Payment is
settled through Online E-Payment with Credit Card (Visa / Master) or PPS
For
service charges, please refer to the Land Registry's web site below:
English
Fees Schedules: http://www.landreg.gov.hk/en/services/fees.htm
Chinese
Fees Schedules: http://www.landreg.gov.hk/tc/services/fees.htm
g) Online
Help function for quick reference about different aspects of the IRIS Online
Services.
2.2 IRIS Online Services – Client Workstation Requirement Specifications
Recommended Configuration of Computer
CPU: Intel
P-III 550Mhz or above.
RAM: 128
MB (for orders delivered via fax/courier or viewing land register only);
256
MB (for viewing imaged documents and colour plans - up to A3);
More than 256MB
(for viewing of plans larger than A3).
Hard
Drive: 200
MB free for storing temporary files of search results (for browsing online)
More
storage is required if the search results are to be kept.
Operating
System: Windows 2000, Windows
XP.
For
viewing Chinese characters, traditional Chinese language should be supported by
the Operating System. Chinese
plug-in such as RichWin is not supported.
Connection
§
56Kbps dial-up connection is the minimum.
§
Broadband connection (1.5Mbps or above) is
recommended for downloading or browsing document images.
Accessories
§
Modem is required if dial-up connection is used.
§
Chinese input device is optional.
§
Printer is optional.
Browser Software
§
Microsoft Internet Explorer1 5.52 or
6.03,4.
§
128 bits SSL enabled.
§
E-payment can be executed only if “accept cookie” is
set in the “Privacy Setting” category.
Other Relevant Information
§
Hong Kong Supplementary Character Set (HKSCS) (http://www.info.gov.hk/digital21/eng/hkscs/download.html)
support is required for viewing special Chinese characters commonly used in
§
Image Viewer (supporting JPEG and TIFF CCITT fax 3
and CCITT fax 4 compression) is required for viewing document images.
§
Fax machine is required for receiving search results
by fax.
§
E-mail software and e-mail account are required for
receiving search results by e-mail.
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1 With hotfix
Q818529, Q330994, Q822925.
2 With
Service Pack 2 and for these platforms: Windows 2000 SP4, Windows 2000 SP3.
3 With
Service Pack 1 and for these platforms: Windows XP SP1, Windows XP, Windows
2000 SP4, Windows 2000 SP3.
4 With Service Pack 2 and for
these platforms: Windows XP SP2.
Please
refer to the related Terms and Conditions shown at IRIS Online Services
Ad-Hoc user can view any notices or updated
information posted through the View Broadcast Message function of the IRIS
Online Services. An eye-catching “New” icon, 
, will be
shown whenever there are new broadcast messages posted onto the system. The
latest message will always be shown on top of the message list for easy
viewing.
2.5 Support on using
IRIS Online Services
For further enquiries, please refer to the "Online Help" in the IRIS Online Services or call (852) 3105-0000.