Although JavaScript and LiveConnect (the ability of JavaScript to drive Java applets) appear to be enabled by default, they may not be set properly. If you want to drive Java applets from JavaScript, do the following:
2. Ensure that the following options are checked: Enable Java applets, Enable JavaScript, and Enable Java access from JavaScript.
3. Click OK even if you haven't changed any settings. This forces the proper settings to be written to NOTES.INI and ensure the preferences are enabled.