Print Artist Classic 3.0/pa3classic.iso/inn/install.hlp

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\\        VIDEO DRIVERS
\\vga320.drv
VGA or IBM PS2 - 256 Colors
\\vga320.hlp
This selection works with any card and monitor
that claims VGA compatibility.  You must have a VGA
card and a VGA or multisync monitor.  This selection
will allow 256 colors with 320 x 200 pixel resolution.
\\vga320bw.drv
VGA or IBM PS2 - Grey Scale
\\vga320bw.hlp
This selection works with any card that claims
VGA compatibility and a monochrome VGA monitor.
You must have a VGA card and a VGA monitor.
This selection will allow 256 shades of grey with
320 x 200 pixel resolution.
\\ega320.drv
EGA/VGA with RGB monitor - 16 Colors
\\ega320.hlp
This selection works with any adaptor that claims
hardware compatibility with an IBM Enhanced Graphics
Adaptor.  You do not need an EGA monitor.  Any monitor
compatible with an IBM Color Display will work.
\\ega640.drv
EGA/VGA with RGB monitor - 16 Colors
\\ega640.hlp
This selection works with any adaptor that claims
hardware compatibility with an IBM Enhanced Graphics
Adaptor.  You do not need an EGA monitor.  Any monitor
compatible with an IBM Color Display will work.
\\mcga320.drv
IBM PS2, Models 25 & 30 - 16/256 Colors
\\mcga320.hlp
This should be selected for use on an  IBM PS/2
Model 25 or Model 30, OR any computer that supports
the MCGA standard.  If you have a newer IBM PS/2
Model 30/286, you may realize a slight speed increase
if you select the EGA/VGA with RGB option.
\\tandy320.drv
Tandy 1000 with RGB monitor - 16 Colors
\\tandy320.hlp
This combination works with the built-in video
circuitry of a TANDY 1000 series computer.  If you
have installed an additional graphics adaptor in
your system, you may select that adaptor instead,
but you must ensure that your monitor is connected
to the correct plug.
\\explorer.drv
Explorer with RGB monitor - 16 Colors
\\pcjr320.drv
PCjr with RGB or Composite monitor - 16 Colors
\\pcjr320.hlp
This combination works with the built-in video
circuitry of an IBM PC jr.  You should configure your
system with no memory resident utilities.  See the
box label for special memory requirements for the PC
jr.
\\cga320m.drv
CGA with RGB monitor - Black & White (Preferred)
\\cga320m.hlp
This combination works with an IBM Color Graphics
Adaptor and an RGB (OR COMPOSITE) monitor.  It will
produce black and white images, with various dot
patterns used to simulate color.  See also CGA 4
color.
\\cga320t.drv
CGA with RGB monitor - Black & White (Preferred)
\\cga320c.drv
CGA with RGB monitor - 4 Colors
\\cga320c.hlp
This combination works with an IBM Color Graphics
Adaptor and an RGB monitor.  It will display four
colors, with various combinations used to
simulate 16 colors.  See also CGA 2 color.
\\hercmono.drv
Hercules 720 x 348 - monochrome
\\hercmono.hlp
This combination will work with the Hercules
Monochrome Graphics Adaptor (or compatible) and a
monochrome monitor.  It uses various patterns to
produce 16 shades.
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\\        JOYSTICK DRIVERS
\\
\\joystick.drv
IBM or Compatible Joystick
\\joystick.hlp
If you answer YES to this question, you must have an
IBM compatible joystick attached to PORT 1 of your
GAME CONTROL ADAPTOR at all times while playing the
game.  Before you start your game, be sure that the
JOYSTICK control is centered.  If it is not, you may
experience difficulties.

Answer NO if you do not have a joystick, or do not
want to use one.
\\joystick.inf
Please ensure that the joystick is centered when
you start the game.
\\super.drv
Tandy Super Joystick
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\\        MOUSE DRIVERS
\\
\\stdmouse.hlp
This program supports any mouse that is supplied
with a Microsoft compatible driver.  The mouse
driver must be installed before starting the game.
If you have a mouse, but do not wish to use it,
select NO in response to this item.
\\
\\        KEYBOARD DRIVERS
\\
\\ibmkbd.drv
IBM or IBM-compatible keyboard
\\ibmkbd.hlp
Select this keyboard if you have any of the many
IBM compatible key layouts.  You will be able to
control your character using the numeric keypad.
\\directory.hlp
Enner in yo' dang dir name, dag nab it
\\tandykbd.drv
Tandy 1000 keyboard
\\tandykbd.hlp
Select this keyboard if you have an original
TANDY 1000 keyboard.  It will allow TANDY 1000
owners to control their character with the
numeric keypad.  Certain later model TANDY 1000s
come equipped with an IBM compatible key layout,
and these owners should select the IBM Compatible
Keyboard.
The original TANDY 1000 series keyboard uses a
key layout that differs significantly from the
IBM standard.  This keyboard can be identified
by the location of the CAPS LOCK key in the
LOWER/LEFT corner of the keyboard.
\\tandykbd.inf
Make certain that NUMLOCK is ON if you wish to
use your numeric keypad to control your character.
\\
\\        ARM
\\
\\arm.inf
To use EXTENDED memory, you must make sure you have
no other memory-resident programs loaded that use
extended memory, such as RAM disks or disk caches.
If your computer is a Tandy RLX 1000 don't use this
option.

To use EXPANDED memory, your EMS driver software
must be loaded before you start the game.

To use XMS memory, your XMS driver must be loaded
before you start the game.

NOTE:  Not all machines support our use of extended
memory.  If your computer locks up or otherwise
exhibits undesirable behavior while playing the
game, try reinstalling without selecting this option.
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\\        SOUND DRIVERS
\\
\\mtpro.drv
Roland MT-32 with Pro Audio Spectrum
\\mtpro.hlp
 ROLAND MT-32, MT-100, LAPC-I, CM-32L, or CM-64
           WITH PRO AUDIO SPECTRUM

\\mtpro.inf
 ROLAND MT-32, LAPC-I, CM-32L, or CM-64 & AUDIO SPECTRUM
Before running your game, be sure to:
1.  Make sure the sound module is connected to your MIDI
    port and an external amplifier or stereo.
2.  Connect both your MT-32 and Pro Audio Spectrum to
    your amplifier through a mixer.
3.  Set the mixer volume so that the MT-32 music
    is balanced with the Pro Audio Spectrum.  Sampled
    sounds and voices will be played through the Pro
    Audio Spectrum while music will come from the MT-32.
WARNING:  THE MIDI SOUND DRIVER WILL WRITE NEW
          SOUNDS INTO YOUR MT-32.  IF YOU ARE USING
          YOUR SOUND MODULE FOR COMPOSING AS WELL
          AS PLAYING GAMES, AND HAVE LOADED SPECIAL
          SOUNDS THAT YOU WANT TO KEEP, BACK THEM
          UP BEFORE RUNNING THE GAME.
          (This driver writes to unit #17)
\\mtblast.drv
Roland MT-32 with Sound Blaster
\\mtblast.hlp
 ROLAND MT-32, MT-100, LAPC-I, CM-32L, or CM-64
              WITH SOUND BLASTER

These Roland MIDI sound modules are capable
of playing up to 32 separate synthesizer parts in
addition to 30 different rhythm sounds.

The Sound Blaster card allows you to reproduce
realistic sampled sound effects and voices in
addition to the MIDI music.

A mixer is required to combine the output from
the Roland Sound Module with the output from the
Sound Blaster card.  An external amplifier and
speakers (such as your home stereo or amplified
speakers) are necessary to amplify and reproduce the
sound.

Contact Sierra On-Line to order the Roland PC
Desktop Music Studio and Sound Blaster Card.
\\mtblast.inf
  ROLAND MT-32, LAPC-I, CM-32L, or CM-64 & SOUND BLASTER
Before running your game, be sure to:
1.  Make sure the sound module is connected to your MIDI
    port and an external amplifier or stereo.
2.  Connect both your MT-32 and Sound Blaster to your
    amplifier through a mixer.
3.  Set the mixer volume so that the MT-32 music
    is balanced with the Sound Blaster.  Sampled
    sounds and voices will be played through the Sound
    Blaster while music will come from the MT-32.
WARNING:  THE MIDI SOUND DRIVER WILL WRITE NEW
          SOUNDS INTO YOUR MT-32.  IF YOU ARE USING
          YOUR SOUND MODULE FOR COMPOSING AS WELL
          AS PLAYING GAMES, AND HAVE LOADED SPECIAL
          SOUNDS THAT YOU WANT TO KEEP, BACK THEM
          UP BEFORE RUNNING THE GAME.
          (This driver writes to unit #17)
\\mt32gm.drv
Roland MT-32, MT-100, LAPC-I, CM-32L, or CM-64
\\mt32gm.hlp
 ROLAND MT-32, MT-100, LAPC-I, CM-32L, or CM-64

These Roland MIDI sound modules are capable of
playing up to 32 separate synthesizer parts in
addition to 30 different rhythm sounds.

In order to use the MIDI modules with your Sierra
game, a MIDI computer interface card (such as the
MPU-IPC) and an external amplifier and speakers
(such as your home stereo or amplified speakers) are
necessary to amplify and reproduce the sound.  The
LAPC-I card does not require a MIDI interface card.

Contact Sierra On-Line to order the Roland PC
Desktop Music Studio.

\\mt32gm.inf
     ROLAND MT-32, MT-100, CM-32L, or CM-64

Before running your game, be sure to:
1.  Make sure the module is connected to your MIDI
    computer port and an external amplifier or
    stereo or powered speakers.
2.  Set the volume of your stereo to a moderate
    listening level.

WARNING:  THE MIDI SOUND DRIVER WILL WRITE NEW
          SOUNDS INTO YOUR MT-32.  IF YOU ARE USING
          YOUR SOUND MODULE FOR COMPOSING AS WELL
          AS PLAYING GAMES, AND HAVE LOADED SPECIAL
          SOUNDS THAT YOU WANT TO KEEP, BACK THEM
          UP BEFORE RUNNING THE GAME.
          (This driver writes to unit #17)
\\mt32.drv
Roland MT-32, MT-100, LAPC-I, CM-32L, or CM-64
\\mt32.hlp
 ROLAND MT-32, MT-100, LAPC-I, CM-32L, or CM-64

These Roland MIDI sound modules are capable of
playing up to 32 separate synthesizer parts in
addition to 30 different rhythm sounds.

In order to use the MIDI modules with your Sierra
game, a MIDI computer interface card (such as the
MPU-IPC) and an external amplifier and speakers
(such as your home stereo or amplified speakers) are
necessary to amplify and reproduce the sound.  The
LAPC-I card does not require a MIDI interface card.

Contact Sierra On-Line to order the Roland PC
Desktop Music Studio.

\\mt32.inf
     ROLAND MT-32, MT-100, CM-32L, or CM-64

Before running your game, be sure to:
1.  Make sure the module is connected to your MIDI
    computer port and an external amplifier or
    stereo or powered speakers.
2.  Set the volume of your stereo to a moderate
    listening level.

WARNING:  THE MIDI SOUND DRIVER WILL WRITE NEW
          SOUNDS INTO YOUR MT-32.  IF YOU ARE USING
          YOUR SOUND MODULE FOR COMPOSING AS WELL
          AS PLAYING GAMES, AND HAVE LOADED SPECIAL
          SOUNDS THAT YOU WANT TO KEEP, BACK THEM
          UP BEFORE RUNNING THE GAME.
          (This driver writes to unit #17)
\\mt32ibm.drv
Roland MT-32, MT-100, LAPC-I, CM-32L, or CM-64
\\proaudio.drv
Pro Audio Spectrum
\\proaudio.hlp
            PRO AUDIO SPECTRUM CARD

The Pro Audio Spectrum card can produce up to 22
simultaneous voices.  These voices are created
using frequency modulation (FM) and can reproduce
both melodic and percussive instruments.  It can
also reproduce realistic sampled sound effects.

\\fb01.drv
Yamaha FB-01 FM Sound Generator
\\sndblast.drv
Sound Blaster Card
\\sndblast.hlp
       CREATIVE LABS SOUND BLASTER CARD

The Sound Blaster card can produce 12 simultaneous
voices.  These voices are created using frequency
modulation (FM) and can reproduce both melodic and
percussive instruments.  It can also reproduce
realistic sampled sound effects.

Contact Sierra On-Line to order the Sound Blaster
Card.

\\adl.drv
SoundBlaster / AdLib Card (or compatibles)
\\adl.hlp
       CREATIVE LABS SOUND BLASTER CARD
         ADLIB MUSIC SYNTHESIZER CARD

These cards can produce 12 simultaneous voices.
These voices are created using frequency
modulation (FM) and can reproduce both melodic
and percussive instruments.

Contact Sierra On-Line to order these cards.

\\cms.drv
Game Blaster Card
\\cms.hlp
 GAME BLASTER CARD or CREATIVE MUSIC SYSTEM

The Game Blaster or CMS synthesizer card is
capable of producing 12 simultaneous voices.

\\tandy3vd.drv
Tandy 3 Voice with DAC
\\tandy3vd.hlp
          TANDY 3 VOICE PLUS DAC

Some Tandy computers are capable of recording
and playing back digital sound samples in
addition to three simultaneous instrument
tones.  However, due to computer hardware
limitations, joystick control is not available
when sampled sounds are played.

\\tandy3vd.inf
          TANDY DAC OPERATION NOTES

          ATTENTION JOYSTICK PLAYERS:

Some Tandy computers are capable of producing
realistic sampled sound effects.  However, due
to computer hardware limitations, joystick
control is not available when these sounds are
played.

If you wish full joystick control, hit <Esc> and
select:
             "TANDY 3 VOICE"

\\tandy3v.drv
Tandy 3 Voice
\\tandy3v.hlp
        TANDY 3 VOICE

Many Tandy computers can play three
simultaneous instrument tones.


\\ibmps1.drv
IBM PS/1 Audio/Joystick Card
\\ibmps1.hlp
        IBM PS/1 AUDIO/JOYSTICK CARD

The Audio/Joystick Card can play back three
simultaneous instrument tones in addition to
digital sampled sounds.  This card may only be
installed into IBM PS/1 computers.

\\jr3v.drv
IBM PCjr
\\jr3v.hlp
              IBM PCjr

The IBM PCjr is capable of playing three
simultaneous instrument tones.

\\imf.drv
IBM PC Music Feature card
\\audiojoy.drv
IBM PS/1 Audio/Joystick Card
\\mt540.drv
Casiotone MT-540 or CT-460
\\std.drv
IBM PC or Compatible Internal Speaker
\\std.hlp
     IBM PC or COMPATIBLE INTERNAL SPEAKER

The IBM PC or compatible speaker is capable of
producing monophonic sound when used with your
Sierra game.

Volume control is not available if this option is
selected.

\\noload.drv
MT-32 NoLoad Driver (not for shipping)
\\genmidi.drv
General MIDI Sound Driver
\\genmidi.hlp
This driver follows the IMA spec for General MIDI.
This will work on such devices as the Roland
Sound Canvas and SCC-1.  There are other patches
made by hard working Sierra musicians to allow
General MIDI support for D-110/10/20's, Proteus 1
and other devices.  Let us know what you have and
maybe we'll make a patch.
Have Fun!