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Installation on PC: Version 1.01
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Origins of Mankind will run directly off CD-ROM; however, performance
will be enhanced if the application is installed onto hard disk.
For Windows 95 Users:
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Click on Start, then Run, then Browse, in the Look in menu, select the
CD-ROM drive, select "install.exe" and click on OK, follow the on
screen instructions when prompted.
For Windows 3.x Users:
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Click on File, then Run, then Browse, in the drives menu, select the
CD-ROM drive, select "install.exe" and click on OK, follow the on
screen instructions when prompted.
For All Windows Users:
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Origins of Mankind requires Quick Time for Windows 2.1 to be installed.
If you do not already have QuickTime installed, run the QuickTime
installer "qtinstal.exe" found in the folder QTW_INST found on the
CD-ROM.
Double-click on icon "Origins of Mankind" and
discover our ancestors and cousins ...
To increase the music volume : PgUp
To lower the music volume : PgDn
To increase the documents volume : Home
To lower the documents volume : End
NOTES:
USING THE ARCHEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION FEATURE
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There are a few things to note when using the Expedition feature.
Be careful not to click the RETURN TO MAIN SCREEN button by mistake.
You will lose your place in the expedition. But there is a way around
this!
Expedition access codes
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At the start of the expedition, you are asked to enter an access code.
There is a three letter code for each stage of the expedition. Typing
one of these codes here will take you directly to the corresponding
place. If you just press enter, you will be at the start of the
expedition. These are the codes.
OBS: Terrain observation
DEG: Site clearance
TER: Terrain analysis
TRA: Trench study
PRE: Take samples
CAR: Site gridding
SED: Sediment clearance
OCA: Square observation
REL: Record object positions
IDE: Object identification
ETU: Study square record
ETG: Study general record
AFA: Animal fossil analysis
AFH: Human fossil analysis
PIE: Stone analysis
CHA: Carbon analysis
COM: The completed dig
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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Q) Origins of Mankind fails with a GPF. I am using OS/2 for Windows.
A) QuickTime for Windows is not compatible with OS/2. It is
possible to run Origins of Mankind with Win-OS/2, but only as a
separate application in full-screen mode. QTW will not operate
properly in other OS/2 modes
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Q) Poor video performance. Video is distorted or plays outside of the
frame, program may crash when video is selected
A) Ensure the latest drivers are installed. Most manufacturers change
their video board range frequently and new drivers are often
published to resolve problems. It may be necessary to contact the
video board manufacturer to ensure the latest versions are in use.
Generic drivers provided by Microsoft generally give lower
performance than the drivers supplied by the manufacturer.
Origns of Mankind uses QuickTime for Windows (QTW) for video and
graphics. QTW attempts to optimize performance for video boards.
In some cases QTW is unable to recognise the video board, either
because it is too new, or too unusual. In these circumstances it
may incorrectly estimate the video boardís capacity for optimization.
The user can override QTWís decisions. Locate the QTW.INI file in
the Windows directory and look for the following lines:
[Video]
Optimize=hardware
Change the second line to one of the
following:
Optimize=driver
Optimize=BMP
Optimize=DIB
Note that each these alternatives offers a greater chance of
compatibility at the expense of reduced optimization.
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Q) Poor Video performance with ATI Mach 64 GX video card
A) The following is taken from a suggestion posted on CompuServe by ATI,
in response to reports of incompatibilities with QuickTime for
Windows.
In SYSTEM.INI, look for [MACX] and add the line
DeviceBitMap=OFF
ATI suggest two more things. They provide a utility for setting
video modes called the ATI DESKTOP. In the desktop utility they
recommend that WinSwitch be DISABLED and that the 256 Color Palette
be ENABLED.
For up to date technical help with Origins of Mankind
see our world wide web pages at
http://www.maris.com