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The MicroAge Multimedia Group presents...
MicroAge POWERdisc
May 1997
This file contains information about the MicroAge POWERdisc.
If you have trouble running POWERdisc, these suggestions may
help. If you cannot find help here, you may call POWERdisc
Technical Support at 602-366-5050 during standard business
hours.
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ADOBE ACROBAT FILES.
Due to popular demand, we are now including Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
files for our supplier and product information. In order to view these
files, you must have a version of Acrobat Reader on your system.
When running the Setup.exe for POWERdisc, you will be given the
option to install Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 to your system.
Make sure that you install the correct version for your operating
system software, or an error message could result.
If you choose not to install during the setup, but would like to
install Acrobat Reader at a later time, run the executable located
in the MACD\ACROREAD\ directory on the CD. Run the 16bit version
for Windows 3.x, or the 32bit version for Windows 95 or NT.
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HOW TO CONTACT US
If you have any comments about POWERdisc or would like to
suggest other features to be included in future editions,
call 1-800-336-1800, ext. 5905. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT
THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT NUMBER.
If you would like information on how the MicroAge Multimedia
Group can create multimedia presentations for your business,
please call 1-800-336-1800, ext. 5905 and leave a message.
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MINIMUM and RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
POWERdisc requires Windows 3.1 or higher, a minimum of
8 MB RAM, and VGA graphics with at least 256 colors and
"Small Fonts" selected. Higher color settings are recommended
to avoid palette problems (color flashes) when switching
between screens or videos. A 486 with a double-speed
or faster CD-ROM drive is recommended for smooth-running
videos and speed considerations. A sound card and speakers
are required to hear the audio portions of POWERdisc.
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RUNNING FROM A NETWORK
This version of POWERdisc includes the ability to run from
a CD-ROM drive attached to the network server. Note that
POWERdisc must be installed to local hard drive(s).
Alternately, the entire CD-ROM may be copied to a network
hard drive and installed from that drive. NOTE: This will
require approximately 500MB on the network hard drive.
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INSTALLATION PROBLEMS
Memory-resident programs such as anti-virus programs or
memory managers may cause problems during installation.
If you are having trouble installing POWERdisc, disable
all memory-resident programs and memory managers, and try
again. Once POWERdisc has been installed successfully,
the memory-resident programs and memory managers can be
re-enabled.
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MICROSOFT VIDEO FOR WINDOWS INSTALLATION
POWERdisc requires the presence of Microsoft's Video for Windows
to operate correctly. If you do not have Video for Windows on
your system, you can install version 1.1d by running SETUP.EXE
in the \MACD\RUNTIME directory on POWERdisc. If you have an
older version of Video for Windows, we strongly suggest that
you install this newer one. If you encounter problems during
the Video for Windows installation, use Windows Setup to set
your system to Standard Windows VGA mode, then run the setup
program again. Once the installation is successful, you may
return your system to your typical graphics mode.
Any beginning or ending videos on POWERdisc can be bypassed
by double-clicking on the POWERdisc screen while the video is
playing.
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PROBLEMS WHILE USING THE PRICE GUIDE
(see also the Price Guide read me file, V40.TXT)
If you do not know your PIN number, please contact your
principal or call your MicroAge Customer Service Representative.
Using "Large Fonts" in your video driver setup may cause
improper formatting of text in these sections of POWERdisc.
If you encounter this problem, use Windows Setup or your
video card setup software and choose "Small Fonts."
If you get an "Unable to Open File" or other error while
using the price guide, check your CONFIG.SYS file to be
sure it contains the following line:
Files = 60
If the "Files" statement is set to a number lower than 60,
increase it to 60 or more. If you continue to get the
error, check your system for a SHELL.CFG file and be sure it
contains the following line:
FileHandles = 60
If the "FileHandles" statement is set to a number lower than
60, increase it to 60 or more.
If the error is still present after making these changes,
increase your Windows swap file size to at least 20 MB.
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PRINTING PROBLEMS -- RichImage
If you experience problems printing documents using the
RichImage Portable Document application used on POWERdisc,
please read the RichImage READ_ME.RCH file located on
POWERdisc in the \MACD\RICHIMAGE directory. This file will
also help with viewing problems you may encounter using
RichImage.
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VIEWING PROBLEMS -- RichImage
If you experience problems viewing documents using the
RichImage Portable Document application used on POWERdisc,
please read the RichImage READ_ME.RCH file located on
POWERdisc in the \MACD\RICHIMAGE directory. This file will
also help with printing problems you may encounter using
RichImage.