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HEIDI'S HOUSE version 1.00
KREEMING ENTERTAINMENT GROUP -- 9/1/95
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Thank you for buying HEIDI'S HOUSE!
Before running HEIDI'S HOUSE, you must install
QuickTime for Windows version 2.01 which is located on this disk.
The HEIDI'S HOUSE installation program (INSTALL.EXE) will install QuickTime
for Windows v2.01 as well as create a HEIDI'S HOUSE program group
and icon in your program manager.
To install QuickTime 2.01 and the HEIDI'S HOUSE program group and
icon in your program manager:
1) Enter Windows.
2) Open your File Manager.
3) Select the CD-ROM drive and double click on INSTALL.EXE.
(this installs QuickTime 2.01 and program group installer)
4) Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
The QuickTime 2.01 installation will make changes to your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file so that QuickTime will be available every
time you start your computer. QuickTime 2.01 should not affect
the operation of any of your other software.
To run HEIDI'S HOUSE, double-click on the HEIDI'S HOUSE icon in the
HEIDI'S HOUSE program group window or double-click on HEIDI.EXE
from the root of the CD-ROM.
IMPORTANT TECHNICAL NOTES:
Please make sure that you are not running any other software
when using HEIDI'S HOUSE as this may cause decreased performance.
If double cache is available on your computer, make sure it is off.
If performance of the CD-ROM seems slow, you may want to enable
Virtual Memory using the 386 Enhanced control panel available from
the Main program group in the Program Manager. If you choose to
enable Virtual Memory, we suggest that you use the Permanent Type
setting for best performance.
If you experience strange display or audio problems we suggest that
you contact the manufacturer of your video or audio card and obtain
the latest drivers for your particular card.
HEIDI'S HOUSE uses the latest in computer software technology and
requires current, state-of-the-art software drivers to run properly.
Also, make sure that your video driver is set to display at
640x480 resolution in 256 colors. Other display drivers settings may
impact the successful use of HEIDI'S HOUSE.
You can improve performance by enabling the faster speed settings on
your double-, triple-, or quad-speed CD-ROM drive.
Also, experiment with running your video card in 65,000
colors (16 bit) or millions of colors(24 bit).
Thanks again for buying HEIDI'S HOUSE!
This file contains information that was not available at the
time the user's guide was printed, as well as other important
information to help you successfully use your product. If you
are uncertain how to make a recommended change, refer to the
user's guides that came with your computer system.
Pre-Installation Notes
1) Disk Compression:
If you are using a disk compression utility, the
available hard disk space reported by the installation
program might not be accurate. Disk compression utilities
can only estimate available hard disk space. If the
installation process is not successful, you might need
to free additional hard disk space.
2) Network Installation:
This product does not support network use.
3) Installation Instructions:
It is highly recommended that you exit all applications
before installing your product. Other programs and drivers
running on your computer could interfere with the
installation process. Run SETUP.EXE from your file manager
to install.
---KNOWN ERRORS AND THEIR SOLUTIONS---
Videos don't play, only a black viewing area present
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A previous version of QuickTime may present on your system. Make
sure that you have installed QuickTime for Windows v2.0.1 from the
CD-ROM. If the videos still will not play, it is most probable
that your video card and/or device drivers are not compatible
with QuickTime video. Try the following suggestions:
- Try setting your system to 640X480X256 colors using
the recommended video driver for your system. See
your Windows Help or video card manual for instructions
on how to accomplish this if you are not familliar
with the process.
- If you use Windows version 3.11 or Windows for
Workgroups, you have a Microsoft SVGA video driver
available that is often an effective replacement for
the video driver causing problems.
- Contact your video card manufacturer for an updated
driver for your card. Many manufacturers are represented
on CompuServe, America On-Line and various other on-line
systems and post driver updates for customers to download
there.
For detailed information regarding QuickTime version 2.01, see
the information available under the Bin directory on the
CD-ROM by running QTREADME.EXE.
"General Protection Faults" and "Application Errors"
----------------------------------------------------
These types of errors are frequently due to video driver
incompatibility or incompatibilities with other drivers
in your system. One of the following suggestions might
solve the problem:
- Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements
listed on the package.
- Change the number of colors and/or resolution of
your monitor, then start the program again. See
notes on video problems above.
- Reinstall your sound card software, then re-install the
program.
This product has been sucessfully tested with a wide variety of
hardware and peripheral equipment. Microsoft Windows(tm) is a
device-independent operating system. This product is not
designed for compatibility with any specific hardware item in
preference to any other. Problems with sound cards, video
displays and printers are most often the result of problems in
the device drivers supplied by the manufacturers.
"Disk Full" Errors
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If you encounter these errors while installing or using your
product, try deleting files to increase space on your hard disk
drive.
"Read Errors" and long delays:
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Defective CD-ROM discs are very rare. Make sure your disc
is clean and free of scratches and fingerprints if you are
experiencing problems like "Can't Read from Drive" or long
delays.
GDI Read Errors and Virtual Memory:
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If you should receive a "GDI Read Error" in Windows(tm) this
indicates that you are experiencing a low memory condition. Try
exiting any programs running in background. Performance will be
improved by increasing the virtual memory setting to the
maximum recommended size (at least 10 MB) and setting the type
to permanent. Larger virtual memory settings can be made if
your hard disk is defragmented first.
Slow Response:
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In addition to the above steps, we recommend that users who are
running SMARTDRIVE from DOS versions 6.0 and later set the
cache size for Windows(tm) at 512K bytes or smaller. In
addition, we recommend that you use the /X switch to disable
write-back caching, as this can interfere with smooth data
transfer from your CD-ROM drive. We also recommend you disable
CD-ROM caching by using the /U switch. Please see your DOS
manual or on-line help for detailed instructions on how to do
this (type HELP SMARTDRV at the DOS prompt).
Also, we advise setting the MSCDEX "/M:" parameter to /M:20.
This file is loaded in your AUTOEXEC.BAT and changing the value
increases available buffering for the CD-ROM.