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Welcome to the IBM Multimedia Studio's CD-ROM Sampler
INTRODUCTION
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This README contains information related to the IBM Multimedia Studio
CD-ROM Sampler. This file contains helpful hints and information.
Information is presented in the following order:
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY
INSTALLATION
SPECIAL SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS
INDIVIDUAL DEMONSTRATION TIPS
TROUBLESHOOTING
TRADEMARK INFORMATION
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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The minimum system requirements to run the IBM
Multimedia Studio's CD-ROM Sampler are:
256-color monitor
8MB RAM (16MB highly recommended)
Hard drive (10MB of free space available)**
Double-spin CD-ROM drive
Microsoft Windows* version 3.1 or higher
QuickTime for Windows (provided)**
Microsoft Video for Windows (provided)
This version of the IBM Multimedia Studio's CD-ROM Sampler has been
developed and tested for the Aptiva 610.
Please familiarize yourself with your PC hardware and Microsoft Windows
software. This information is available in the manuals which accompanied
your system.
**Note: The Sampler can be installed on any of your hard drives, but
QuickTime for Windows has to be installed in the hard drive that contains
the "\Windows" directory. Also, you must install the version of QuickTime
for Windows that is available on this product. The installer removes all
older versions of QuickTime for Windows because they will create conflicts
if they are not removed.
MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY
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Multimedia technology is constantly changing and therefore requires users to
be vigilant about the latest changes in memory usage, drivers, and operating
systems. We advise users to maintain contact with the manufacturers of
their products so that they may receive necessary updates in order to keep
their systems up with the current technology.
INSTALLATION
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The IBM Multimedia Studio's CD-ROM Sampler copies selected files on to
your hard drive. QUICKTIME FOR WINDOWS 2.01 MUST BE INSTALLED PROPERLY AND
ALL PREVIOUS VERSIONS DELETED. QuickTime for Windows installer will
perform this operation for you.
This installation requires approximately 2MB of free space on your
target hard drive.
Step 1 Insert the IBM Multimedia Studio's CD-ROM Sampler in the
CD-ROM drive.
Step 2 Select "Run" in the "File" menu of the Program Manager.
Step 3 Select "Browse" and then select the drive that your copy of
the IBM Multimedia Studio's CD-ROM Sampler is located.
Normally this drive is labeled "D" or "E".
Step 4 Select "SETUP.EXE" and then select "OK".
Step 5 From the "Run" dialog box, choose "OK".
Step 6 Follow the directions supplied by the installer program.
This installer will load QuickTime for Windows, copy
selected files into a directory labeled "\IBMMSHD" and
create a program groups and icons for both QuickTime for
Windows and the IBM Multimedia Studio's CD-ROM Sampler.
Step 7 Restart Windows.
Step 8 Double-click on the "IBM CD SAMPLER" icon to begin your
journey.
*** IMPORTANT ***
INSTALL THE NEW VERSION OF QUICKTIME AND ALLOW THE INSTALLER TO DELETE
OLDER VERSIONS, OTHERWISE, QUICKTIME WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. IF YOU BEGIN
HAVING VIDEO PROBLEMS AFTER INSTALLATION, EXIT WINDOWS, RESTART WINDOWS
AND THEN RESTART THE APPLICATION.
Do not run other applications while running IBM Multimedia Studio's CD-ROM
Sampler. The IBM Multimedia Studio's CD-ROM Sampler requires at least
8MB of real memory, 16MB is recommended, and at least a 2MB swap file.
A larger swap file will improve the IBM Multimedia Studio's CD-ROM Sampler
performance.
SPECIAL SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS
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Systems using 4MB of RAM may cause the application to run slowly, video and
audio files to perform erratically and the possibility of system failures.
We HIGHLY recommend that you have at least 8MB or more of RAM.
Systems using the Aria and other non-100% Sound Blaster compatible
sound cards will play some audio pieces with a slight "buzzing" sound.
When using a Packard-Bell PC please review the README file that was
installed with QuickTime by clicking the icon included in the program group.
Systems using the Cirrus Logic CL-GD5426-80QC-A video chipset in combination
with the CL-GD5426/28 v1.43 Windows driver may experience video problems.
Please replace the video driver with the generic Windows SVGA 640X480 256
color driver or the Cirrus Logic 542X MultiRes ver. 1.02 driver.
INDIVIDUAL DEMONSTRATION TIPS
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This section describes problems that can occur for each demo we are
presenting in the IBM Multimedia Studio's CD-ROM Sampler.
The Sampler:
This product was created to run at 640x480 at 256 colors. Running at
a higher resolution will have mixed, unexpected and unsupported results.
Clark Howard's Guide to Consumer Survival:
When running in Windows 95, users may experience that Clark
Howard's Guide to Consumer Survival will not maximize to full
screen. Please change the setting to the Windows 95 task bar.
Step 1. Select START on the task bar
Step 2. Select SETTINGS
Step 3. Select TASKBAR
Step 4. Either Deselect the 'Always On Top' check box,
Or Select 'Auto hide'.
Please DO NOT "minimize" this sampler. Unstable results may occur.
In the event this sampler is minimized in Windows 95, Select the
Ctrl and Esc keys to restore the taskbar.
If you run this demo in a resolution mode higher than 640x480
it will map out the rest of the screen coverage and be very
difficult for you to work with. Please use the suggested
resolution mode of 640x480x256colors.
If the video fails to run, please check to see that the Video
For Windows runtime version is loaded correctly and Windows has
been restarted.
Please remember to quit any applications (Microsoft Write,
Card File, etc.) that you may open during use of this demonstration.
Although it will not cause any immediate problems more memory will
be taken by these applications and therefore cause the Sampler to
run less smoothly.
The Book of Shadowboxes:
Be aware of the sound level being higher on this product due to
some unexpected difficulties dealing with SoundBlaster Drivers.
You may wish to turn the volume down and then readjust as the
demo begins.
The Playboy Interview: Three Decades of Interviews:
This is a self-running demonstration and can be interupted by any
screen saver including the one that comes with Windows. The typical
advice for all multimedia products is to always switch all screen
savers off.
To quit this particular demonstration, please hit the "ESC" button
on your keyboard.
F18: No Fly Zone:
See the README file for this application located on the CD-ROM in
the IBMMS/F18NFZ directory.
Quatra Command:
See the README file for this application located on the CD-ROM in
the IBMMS/QUATRA directory.
Black Rein:
See the README file for this application located on the CD-ROM in
the IBMMS/blkrein directory.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem # 1: Videos do not play.
Be sure that QuickTime is installed on your PC. Consult the "setupenu.hlp"
file in the QTW directory of this CD for specific installation instructions
or launch the "setup.exe" file in the same directory.
Check to see that Video for Windows has been installed correctly and that
Windows has been restarted.
Consult the video card's manufacturer to see if new ROM's or drivers are
available to make your card compatible with QuickTime 2.0.
Problem # 2: Videos play, but there is no sound.
consult the card's manufacturer to see if new ROM's or drivers are available
to make your card compatible with QuickTime.
Make sure that your speaker volume is turned up.
Problem # 3: The IBM Multimedia Studio's CD-ROM Sampler crashes.
Your CD could be dirty. Gently clean away dirt and fingerprints carefully.
Avoid scratching the CD.
TRADEMARK INFORMATION (*)
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Terms used in this README are trademarks of their respective companies,
as follows:
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All other company names and products are trademarks of their
respective owners. Any specific terms or conditions governing
the use of this product can be found on the CD-ROM.
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The installation program used to install the IBM Multimedia Studio CD
Sampler, INSTALL, is based on licensed software provided by Knowledge
Dynamics Corp, P.O. Box 780068, San Antonio, Texas 78278 (USA).
INSTALL is Copyright (c)1987-1994 by Knowledge Dynamics Corp which
reserves all copyright protection worldwide. INSTALL is provided to you
for the exclusive purpose of installing the IBM Multimedia Studio CD Sampler.
IBM has modified the software as provided by Knowledge Dynamics Corp, and
thus the performance and behavior of the INSTALL program shipped with the
IBM Multimedia Studio CD Sampler may not represent the performance and
behavior of INSTALL as shipped by Knowledge Dynamics Corp. IBM is
exlusively responsible for the support of the IBM Multimedia Studio CD
Sampler, including support during the installation phase. In no event will
Knowledge Dynamics Corp provide any technical support for the IBM
Multimedia Studio CD Sampler.