Inventor Labs: Transportation/InventorLabs - Transportation.iso/mac/Readme.txt

Text File | 1997-05-27 | 13KB | 297 lines

The information in this file includes hints and suggestions for using
the program and also addresses problems that you might encounter.
Please look at the table of contents to see if the problem that you
are encountering is listed.  If you are still experiencing problems,
please call our technical support number at [phone].

To read through this file, press Page Up and Page Down on your
keyboard, or click the vertical scroll bar. You can print this
file by selecting the Print command from the File menu.

Table of Contents
1) System Requirements
2) Install Notes
3) Hints and Suggestions
4) Troubleshooting Tips - Mac
5) Troubleshooting Tips - Windows
6) QuickTime
7) Care of Compact Discs
8) Internet Access Setup
9) Locating your Internet Browser
10) About Houghton Mifflin Interactive
11) About Red Hill Studios
12) Copyright
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1)  System Requirements
Macintosh, PowerMacintosh, or compatibles:
68040 processor or higher * System 7.0 or higher * 16MB of RAM
* Double-speed CD-ROM drive * 13 MB of free disk space * Mouse

Windows:
486/33 MHz or higher IBM-compatible PC * 8MB of RAM
* Windows 3.1 or higher (including Windows 95)
* 13 MB of free disk space * SVGA display * Double-speed CD-ROM drive
* MPC-2-compatible sound card (22 Mhz, 16-Bit) * Mouse

2)  Install Notes
Windows 95
*  Insert InventorLabs: Transportation into your CD-ROM drive.
 - Double-click the My Computer icon.
 - Double-click the Invent 2 icon.
 - Double-click SETUP.EXE.
*  Follow on-screen instructions to install all necessary files.
   To ensure quality performance, QuickTime v2.12 must be installed.
*  To run the product, double-click the Transportation icon from
   the HMI program group.

Windows 3.1
*  Insert InventorLabs: Transportation into your CD-ROM drive.
*  From the Program Manager, choose FILE, then RUN.
*  At the Command Line, type D:\SETUP (where D: is the label of
   your CD-ROM drive).
*  Click OK.
*  Follow on-screen instructions to install all necessary files.
   To ensure quality performance, QuickTime v2.12 must be installed.
*  To run the product, double-click the Transportation icon from
   the HMI program group.

Mac
*  Insert InventorLabs: Transportation into your CD-ROM drive.
*  Double-click the InventorLabs Installer icon.
*  Follow on-screen instructions install all necessary files.
   To ensure quality performance, QuickTime v2.5 must be installed.
*  Restart your machine when prompted.
*  To run the product, double-click the Transportation icon
   located in the InventorLabs 2 folder on your hard drive.

3) Hints and Suggestions
a.  The options button at the beginning of the program allows you
    to adjust how InventorLabs:Transportation will play on your
    particular computer. Please try out these options.

b.  The program will run much more smoothly in 16-bit color,
    but will require more memory.

c. On lower-end machines (486 IBM-compatibles or 68K Macintosh),
   try setting the QuickTime VR display option to faster.
   It will improve the program's performance quite a bit.

d. If you would like to adjust the Program Display Options while
   in the middle of the program, hold down the "alt" key (for PCs)
   or the "option" key (Macs) and click on the Gallery button.

e. Using the cursor arrow keys to navigate the QuickTime VR scenes
   is not supported in this product. Please click on the VR image
   and then drag your mouse to tilt and rotate.

f. You can adjust the sound level while in the main laboratories
   by clicking keys #1-7 on the keyboard.

g. The Ultimate Road Race works best in 8-bit color. You can change
   the color depth using the Options button at the beginning of
   the Ultimate Road Race.

h. You can load additional courses for the Road Race by clicking
   on the right arrow button in the Course Selection Screen of
   the Road Race and the selecting a new course from the "Courses"
   folder or directory.

i. We're continuing to develop new courses for the Ultimate
   Road Race that can be downloaded from the web. To get download
   new FREE courses, please visit the product's web site at:
                          www.hminet.com
                                or
                      www.redhillstudios.com


4)  Troubleshooting Tips - Mac
a.  This program may experience difficulties if other programs or
    utilities are running in the background.  We suggest that you
    exit all open programs and utilities before running
    InventorLabs: Transportation.

b.  After Dark and RAM Doubler
    For optimum performance, we suggest Mac users disable After
    Dark and RAM Doubler. Choose Controls Panels from the Apple menu.
    Choose Extensions Manager and uncheck the extensions for these
    products.  Restart your computer.

c.  Virtual Memory
    For optimum performance, we suggest Mac users turn Virtual
    Memory off. Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu.
    Choose Memory and choose OFF under Virtual Memory.
    Restart your computer.

d.  Monitor Color Depth
    The artwork displayed in InventorLabs uses 16-bit color
    (thousands of colors) to display the full richness of the
    images, and we recommend that you set your monitor to thousands
    of colors to experience the full value of the product. Setting
    the monitor to 8-bit color reduces the amount of RAM required
    for the product but it degrades performance and the resolution
    of the images. You can check your monitor setting (in the
    "Monitors" control panel) to identify your current setting,
    and, if necessary, change your setting. To change settings:
    - Go to the Monitors Control Panel in your System folder.
    - Select "Thousands of Colors," if available.

5)  Troubleshooting Tips - Windows
a.  This program may experience difficulties if other programs or
    utilities are running in the background.  We suggest that you
    exit all open programs and utilities before running
    InventorLabs: Transportation.

b.  Uninstall
    On some PCs, the uninstall program will not remove all product
    folders and program files.  You can manually remove these files
    from your hard drive with ease.
    Locate c:\builders (where c: is your hard drive)
    Windows 95 users:  Drag the Builders folder and it's contents
    into the Recycle Bin.
    Windows 3.1 users:  Highlight the Builders folder and hit the
    Delete key.

c.  .ini Files
    The uninstall program will not remove .ini files.  To completely
    remove all files installed by InventorLabs: Transportation from
    your computer, you must also delete the following files from
    your hard drive:
    c:\windows\X.ini
    c:\windows\ldg.ini (for Internet Access)
    (where c: is your hard drive)


6)  QuickTime
    QuickTime v2.5 (for Macs)
    InventorLabs: Transportation is intended to be run with
    QuickTime v2.5 installed on your system. If you are experiencing
    problems, please check that you are running QuickTime v2.5 and
    not a previous version.  Please refer to the QuickTime
    troubleshooting documentation available on the CD-ROM or to
    user information on Apple's website: www.apple.com.

    QuickTimev2.12 (for PCs)
    InventorLabs: Transportation is intended to be run with
    QuickTime for Windows v2.12 installed on your system. If you
    are experiencing problems, please check that you are running
    QuickTime for Windows v2.12 and not a previous version.  Please
    refer to the QuickTime troubleshooting documentation available
    on the CD-ROM or to user information on Apple's website:
    www.apple.com.


7)  Care of Compact Discs
Contrary to early reports, compact discs are very easily damaged,
and if treated carelessly may eventually become unreadable.
With CD-ROM drives becoming ever faster and more disc sensitive,
it has never been more important to handle CD-ROMs with extreme care.

A compact disc is made from two thin layers of polycarbonate,
sandwiching the data-encoded reflective surface.  The surface of
the disc is very easily scratched.  Normally a CD-ROM drive can
cope with small surface scratches without any problems.  However,
if these scratches are too long, too deep or too numerous, the
CD-ROM drive may have trouble reading the data.

Similar problems will result from dirt and grease accumulating
on the playing surface. To avoid getting dirt on the disc, always
hold it by the edges, and never touch the playing surface.

Should the disc become dirty or scratched, clean the surface with
a lens cloth, using a short radial strokes.  Should the disc be
very dirty, use a proprietary CD cleaner or a lens cloth with a
CD cleaning fluid.  If the disc is badly scratched, there are
CD cleaners available that can repair some of this damage.

Compact discs should also be kept well away from extreme heat,
as this can warp the disc or damage the surface.

8)  Internet Access Setup
InventorLabs: Transportation includes a feature that will set up
your web browser for easy access to the Internet. (Your browser
must be installed prior to setting up Internet access with this
product.)  While in the product, just click the Online button.
The product will launch your browser and take you directly to
HMI's website (http://www.hminet.com).  Setup also creates
web-linked icons that launch your browser and take you directly
to HMI Net from your desktop.

a. Windows
  1.  From product installation:
  During installation of InventorLabs: Transportation, you will
  be given the choice of setting up your currently installed
  Internet browser or setting it up later.  If you choose to setup
  access, and have Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer,
  the setup program will locate and prompt you to use it.  If you
  wish to use a different installed web browser, the setup program
  will ask you to locate it first. See below for help locating
  your browser.

  2.  From the desktop:
  If you skipped Internet access setup during the product
  installation, you may initiate it by double-clicking the
  Internet Access Setup icon.  If you have Netscape Navigator or
  Microsoft Internet Explorer, the setup program will locate and
  prompt you to use it. If you wish to use a different installed
  web browser, the setup program will ask you to locate it first.
  See below for help locating your browser.

b. Mac
  From the desktop:
  Double-click the Internet Access Setup icon.  If you have
  Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, the setup
  program will locate and prompt you to use it. If you wish to use
  a different installed web browser, the setup program will ask you
  to locate it first. See below for help locating your browser.


9)  Locating your Internet Browser
a. Mac
   1. Click once on the desktop browser icon, then choose Get Info
      under the File menu.
   2. The folder structure is listed under Where.  If your desktop
      icon is an alias, then the folder structure is listed under
      Original.

b. Windows 95
   1. Right click once on the browser's desktop icon, choose
      Properties, and select the Shortcuts tab.
   2. The Target line is the browser's location and filename.

c. Windows 3.1
   1. Left click once on the browser's desktop icon and select
      Properties from the File menu.
   2. The Command Line is the browser's location and filename.


10) About Houghton Mifflin Interactive
Houghton Mifflin Interactive titles are available wherever CD-ROMs
are sold.  New titles are continually available.  For more information
or to receive our catalog, contact us at Houghton Mifflin Interactive,
120 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA  02143.
Our customer service number is [phone].

Ask us about InventorLabs: Technology, the first in the
InventorLabs series of products!

You may also visit our site on the Internet:
http://www.hminet.com

Thank you for your purchase.


11) About Red Hill Studios
Red Hill Studios develops and produces award-winning educational
software. Please visit our site on the Internet:
http://www.redhillstudios.com


12) Copyright
1997 ⌐ Red Hill Studios.  Published by Houghton Mifflin Interactive.
All rights reserved. QuickTime and QuickTime VR are trademarks and
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, inc.
Windows is a trademark and Microsoft is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation.  Made with Macromedia, a trademark of
Macromedia, Inc.