Welcome to Orly's Draw-A-Story. This file contains helpful information regarding installation, tips, and troubleshooting. If you canít see a complete line of text in the document window, select Edit from the file menu and select Word Wrap.
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Getting Started
Please Note: Orly's Draw-A-Story requires approximately 10 MB of free hard disk space for installation AND 5 MB free hard disk space to run. In total, you will need a minimum of 15 MB of hard disk space to install and run Orly's Draw-A-Story properly.
Windows 95 - Autoplay Instructions
To Install
Start at the Windows 95 desktop to install the program. Place the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Orly's Draw-A-Story Startup window will appear. Click on the Install button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
To Play
After successfully installing the program, click the Run button at the Startup window to start the program. The Startup window will appear each time the CD is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. If you prefer to not see this screen and automatically launch Orly's Draw-A-Story, click on the checkbox at the bottom of the Startup window marked "Show window next time you insert the CD" so that the checkmark is removed. The next time the CD is inserted into the CD-ROM drive, the program will automatically launch. (Note: This autoplay feature is not available if The Orly's Draw-A-Story Startup window does not automatically appear the first time the CD is inserted.)
To reactivate the Startup window, insert the Orly's Draw-A-Story CD in the CD-ROM drive. When the program begins, press Alt-F4 to immediately quit the game. Double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows 95 desktop. Click once with the right mouse button on the "Orly" CD icon and select Autoplay Dialog. Click on the checkbox at the bottom of the Startup window marked "Show window next time you insert the CD" so the checkmark is there. Click Run to begin playing.
Windows 95 - Manual Instructions
To Install
If the Orly's Draw-A-Story Startup window does not appear automatically on screen, you can install the program manually by starting at the Windows 95 desktop. Click on the Start button on the task bar and choose Run. Type D:\SETUP.EXE in the line labeled Open. (If your CD-ROM drive uses a letter other than D, substitute that letter for D.) Click OK to begin the installation. Follow the on-screen instructions to install The Berenstain Bears In The Dark.
To Play
After successfully installing the program, begin at the Windows 95 desktop. Click on the Start button and select Programs, and then Broderbund Software. Click the "Orly" menu item to begin playing.
Windows 3.1 Users
To install Orlyís Draw-A-Story, begin at the Windows Program Manager. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive, using a CD caddy if required. Select Run under the File menu. In the Command Line type:
D:\Setup
Click on the OK button. If your CD-ROM drive is not D:, substitute the correct drive letter. The installation program will create an icon called Orlyís Draw-A-Story within a program group called Br¯derbund Software.
To Play
To play Orlyís Draw-A-Story, double-click on the Orlyís Draw-A-Story icon in the Broderbund Software group window.
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Troubleshooting & Tips
Please read this section and our Troubleshooting Guide before calling our Broderbund Technical Support number if you are having any problems with Orly's Draw-A-Story. Orly's Draw-A-Story was thoroughly tested on a variety of different computer systems and most of the technical problems we anticipate users experiencing stem from outdated device drivers for peripheral hardware such as printers or video cards. Outdated device drivers (the software that operates hardware such as CD-ROM players and sound cards) can create many different problems such as error messages and poor performance.
If you are unable to resolve your problem through the suggestions provided here, please make absolutely sure the driver for each item of hardware is updated by contacting your computer manufacturer or individual hardware manufacturers. Newly purchased computers are not necessarily a guarantee that the device drivers are current.
One More Thing!
We recommend not running other applications while running Orly's Draw-A-Story. Running other programs, including screen savers and Virtual Memory, simultaneously may affect the program's performance or the amount of computer memory available to run Orly's Draw-A-Story.
Below are some technical support hints to ensure Orly's Draw-A-Story will run properly on your computer.
Troubleshooting for Windows 95
1. If Orly's Draw-A-Story does not launch, you may not have enough memory available. Orly's Draw-A-Story requires at least 4,900 KB free for use by the program. To check the amount of memory available:
Click Start.
Select Programs and then Windows Explorer.
Select Help from the menu bar and click on About Windows 95.
Check the amount displayed next to Physical Memory Available to Windows. It should be at least 4,900 KB.
2. If you continue to have problems launching the program, try re-installing the application. We recommend you use the Add-Remove Programs feature in Windows 95 to ensure completely removing the program. To do this:
Click on the Start button, move the cursor to Settings and choose Control Panel.
In the Control Panel, double click on the Add-Remove Programs in the control panel. Select Orly's Draw-A-Story and click Add/Remove.
3. If you experience distorted sound or other audio-related problems, you may achieve better performance by doing the following:
Open the folder on your hard drive called "Orly."
Double-click on the file called "Mohawk.w32." Go to the end of the file and locate the section called "[Wavemix]."
Change the "ulFrameRate" setting from "22050" to "11025." Exit the file and choose to save the changes.
Troubleshooting for Windows 3.1
1. If Orly's Draw-A-Story does not launch, you may not have enough memory available. Orly's Draw-A-Story requires at least 4,900 KB free for use by the program. To check the amount of memory available:
Start at the Program Manager.
Select Help from the menu bar and click on About Program Manager.
Check the amount displayed next to Memory. It should be at least 4,900 KB.
2. If you continue to have problems launching the program, try re-installing the application. Before re-installing, make sure to delete the folder named "Orly" on your hard drive.
3. If you have an HP printer and are experiencing printing problems, you may need to adjust the setting for your printer. To do this, go the Control Panel, double click on the Printers icon, select the option for your printer, and click on the Setup button. Select "Manual" from the options dialog box. Save your changes, and launch Orly.
4. If you experience distorted sound or other audio-related problems, you may achieve better performance by doing the following:
Open the folder on your hard drive called "Orly."
Double-click on the file called "Mohawk.win." Go to the end of the file and locate the section called "[Wavemix]."
Change the "ulFrameRate" setting from "22050" to "11025." Exit the file and choose to save the changes.
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When All Else Fails
If you have worked through these troubleshooting suggestions and still need assistance, you can contact Broderbund Technical Support by using the options listed below. It will be very helpful if you can tell us your computer make and model, and the brand names of both the video card and sound card you are using. If possible, have the computer turned on and near your phone. Please also be prepared to provide detailed descriptions of what happens when you try to run the program. You can contact us in any of the following ways:
Internet: Contact our World Wide Web at http://www.broderbund.com.
Phone: Call us at (415) 382-4740 from Monday through Thursday between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and Friday from 6 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Pacific Time.
CompuServe: Type GO BB at any prompt to access Broderbund's area in CompuServe, or send your questions to 70007, 1636.
America OnLine (AOL): Use the Keyword "Broderbund" to find our Product Support Boards, or address your questions to Bbund Tec1 or Bbund Tec2 using AOL's electronic mail.
Standard Mail: Send your questions to Broderbund Technical Correspondence, PO Box 6125, Novato, CA, 94948-6125.
(c) Copyright 1997 Broderbund Software, Inc. and Toejam & Earl Productions. All rights reserved. Orly's Draw-A-Story is a registered trademark of Broderbund Software, Inc. Broderbund is a registered trademark of Broderbund Software, Inc. Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, Inc. All products and names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
