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Blast! Software
Thank you for purchasing this Blast! Software title. In order for you to receive the best
possible performance with this product, Encore and Blast! Software has included technical
tips and information.
IMPORTANT
Blast! Software highly recommends not running other Windows applications at the same time
as this software title.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
SECTION 1 - HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 3 - COMMON INSTALLATION PROBLEMS
SECTION 4 - COMMON PROGRAM PROBLEMS
SECTION 5 - MEMORY PROBLEMS
SECTION 6 - SOUND PROBLEMS
SECTION 7 - TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
SECTION 1 - HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED:
486DX
8 MB RAM
CD-ROM drive, double speed or better
Windows 95, Windows 98
SVGA video card that supports 640x480x256 colors or better in Windows
Sound card is optional.
Mouse
RECOMMENDED FOR BEST PERFORMANCE:
Pentium
16MB RAM
Quad speed CD-ROM
SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For Windows 95 or 98, if Autoplay is active just follow the on-screen prompts.
Otherwise go to START and select Run.
In the Open field type: X:\SETUP.EXE (Where X is the drive letter
specified for your CDROM.) and click "OK".
Then just follow the on-screen prompts.
SECTION 3 - COMMON INSTALLATION PROBLEMS
In order to insure a successful installation, it is necessary to
restart Windows when prompted at the conclusion of the installation.
Problem:
During installation you receive the error "DISK ERROR / READ ERROR"
or "NOT READY READING DRIVE X" (Where X is the drive you are installing from).
Solution:
The first step is to make sure that the CD is clean. If cleaning the
CD doesn't help, the problem may be associated with the CD ROM drivers. When
using Windows 95, use version 2.95 of MSCDEX in the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
You should also check with the CD ROM drive manufacturer to make sure that you
have the latest version of their CD drivers. Outdated or incompatible CD drivers
can cause this type of problem.
SECTION 4 - COMMON PROGRAM PROBLEMS
Problem:
The art work looks like it is using the wrong colors or this program
tells you that you need 256 colors or higher.
Solution:
Blast! Software's Windows programs require that Windows is running
in 256-color mode or higher. Even though your monitor and video card may be
capable of displaying 256 colors, Windows may not be set up to use this resolution.
To check, double-click on Windows Setup in the Main program group. If the Display
line reads "VGA" or "16 color," you will need to change to a driver that supports
256 colors. ("VGA" is a default Windows video driver that only supports 16 colors
and will not work with Blast! Software's Windows games.) To change video drivers,
select Options, then Change System Settings. Open the Display box to see the list
of video drivers that are currently available. You should check your video card
documentation for information on what 256-color driver to select.
WARNING:
Be careful when changing video drivers! If you choose one that is not
designed for your particular video card, when you restart your computer, Windows
may not launch. If this occurs, change to your Windows directory, type: SETUP,
and choose the "VGA" driver again. You should then contact your video card
manufacturer for the correct driver.
Changing your display settings in Windows 95 and 98:
Depending on how recent and "stable" your video card drivers are, this title will
operate in various high resolutions. But if any video difficulties are encountered,
we recommend running this title on a desktop of 800x600 pixels in 256-color mode.
To change your display settings, click on the Start button, select Settings, then
Control Panel. Double-click the Display icon. You will see at least four tabs:
Background, Screen Saver, Appearance, and Settings. Click on Settings. In the box
under Color Palette, it should say 256 Colors. If it does not, click on the down
arrow to the right of the field to view a list of choices, and select the one that
says 256 Colors. The field to the right of colors is DeskTop Area. Move the horizontal
slider until the display reads 800x600 pixels. Click on OK. Restart windows when
prompted to do so. If you have any trouble running Windows 95 in 256 Color mode,
your computer will start in "safe mode". Do not panic. Repeat the steps above to
reset your computer to its previous settings and contact your video card manufacturer
for assistance in obtaining a driver that supports 256 Colors.
SECTION 5 - MEMORY TROUBLESHOOTING
To free up memory in Windows 95, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE on your keyboard to bring up the
Close Programs list. Highlight all programs (one at a time) other than Explorer and
Systray (including screen savers, wallpaper, virus detection programs, shell programs
like Norton Desktop or Packard Bell Navigator, etc.) and click on the "End Task" button
to close them. Do this until only Explorer and Systray are listed. Make sure that Windows
in managing your virtual memory. To do this, click on the Start button, select Settings,
then Control Panel. Double click on the System icon to display the System Properties.
Select the Performance tab and then click Virtual Memory. Make sure that "Let Windows
manage my virtual memory settings" is selected.
SECTION 6 - SOUND CARD CONFIGURATION AND SOUND ISSUES
If you experience sound problems, make sure you are using the most current drivers
available for your sound card before calling technical support. If you do not have
the current Windows drivers for your sound device, you may need to contact the manufacturer
of your sound device or your local hardware supplier for an updated set of sound drivers.
Check your Windows documentation or your sound device documentation for full instructions
on updating your sound drivers.
Problem:
Starting the game gives you a "Waveout Open" or "Waveout Prepare Header" error message.
Solution:
The Windows error message you are receiving indicates that your sound card is
in use by another program. This is occasionally caused by another sound program taking
control in Windows and not sharing the sound card properly. Programs like Icon Hear It,
Wired for Sound or Packard Bell Navigator can cause this type of problem. Some screen savers
like After Dark will also access the sound card directly instead of using Windows to produce
sounds. You should disable all programs of this type before playing the game.
If you are still experiencing sound problems, you may need to update your sound drivers. If
you do not have the current Windows drivers for your sound device, you may need to contact
the manufacturer of your sound device or your local hardware supplier for an updated set of
sound drivers. Check your Windows documentation or your sound device documentation for full
instructions on updating your sound drivers.
SECTION 7 - TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
See this programs electronic manual for technical support contact information.