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The Complete Interactive Cookbook (tm)
Version v1.0 for Windows 3.1/Windows 95
⌐ 1996 SoftKey Multimedia Inc.
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Welcome to The Complete Interactive Cookbook!
We would like to thank you for your purchase. It is our goal to
make you a happy and satisfied customer, so we have created this
file with useful information and solutions to problems you may
encounter.
This file contains information that was not available at the
time the user guide and on-disc documentation was prepared, as
well as other important information to help you use this product
successfully. If you are uncertain how to make a recommended
change, please refer to the user's guides that came with Windows
and/or your computer system.
CONTENTS
I. Installation Instructions and Suggestions
II. Troubleshooting
III. Contacting Technical Support
IV. Other Important Information
V. SoftKey License Agreement
VI. Credits and Copyrights
I. Installation Instructions and Suggestions
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A. Disk Compression
If you are using a disk compression utility, they can only
ESTIMATE available hard disk space. If the installation process
is not successful, you may need to free additional hard disk
space by removing unneeded files or applications from your hard
drive.
B. Network Installation
This product is designed as a "stand-alone" application and does
not support use by multiple users over a network.
C. Under Windows 3.1, The Complete Interactive Cookbook works
best with Windows operating in a 386-enhanced mode with a 20 MB
permanent swap file established on a non-compressed drive.
D. Installation Instructions
Compton's suggests that you exit all applications before
installing this product. Other programs and drivers running on
the computer may interfere with the installation process.
1. Installation for Windows 95
Simply place the progam CD in the CD-ROM drive. The Windows
95 Autoplay function automatically offers the option to install
the program, provided your Win 95 Autoplay feature is turned on.
If it is, click on "Install" to begin the installation.
If The Complete Interactive Cookbook CD is already in the
CD-ROM drive and you have bypassed the AutoPlay function or your
Win 95 Autoplay feature is turned off, follow these steps to begin
the installation: Click on "Start" and select "Run ...". In the
"Open" box, type "D:\SETUP.EXE" and press Enter. If your CD-ROM
drive is not drive "D", substitute the letter of your CD-ROM
drive when you type this statement. For example, if your CD-ROM
drive is drive "E", type "E:\SETUP.EXE" and press Enter. Then
follow the on screen instructions.
When the program has finished installing the files, you are
notified that the installation has been completed. Then,
whenever you want to use The Complete Interactive Cookbook,
simply insert the program CD into your CD-ROM drive and click
on "OK" when asked if you want to run the program. To start the
program when the CD is already in your CD-ROM drive, click on
"Start", choose "Programs", choose "Compton's Home Library",
choose the "Cookbook" folder, and then choose "The Complete
Interactive Cookbook".
2. Installation for Windows 3.1
From the Program Manager, open the "File" menu and select
"Run...". In the "Command Line" box, type "D:\SETUP.EXE" and
press Enter. If your CD-ROM drive is not drive "D", substitute
the letter of your CD-ROM drive when you type this statement.
For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive "E", type
"E:\SETUP.EXE" and press Enter. Then follow the on screen
instructions.
Once the program files have been installed, the installation
program scans for Video for Windows. If Video for Windows
version 1.1e (or later) is already installed on your system, the
program offers you the option of starting the program or
returning to the Program Manager. If Video for Windows is not
installed on your system, the installation program offers to
install it for you. Once Video for Windows 1.1e is installed,
simply open the "Cookbook" group and double-click
on the "The Complete Interactive Cookbook" icon to start
the program.
To exit the installation program at any time, click Exit or
Cancel, or press F3.
E. Meeting the Minimum System Requirements
To run The Complete Interactive Cookbook, your computer must
meet the following minimum system requirements:
Windows 3.x or Win 95
DOS 5.0 or later
8MB RAM (16 recommended)
8MB hard disc space
Double speed '2x' CD drive (quad speed '4x' recommended)
MSCDEX v2.22 or later
640 x 480 with 256 colors resolution
[16 bit (high color) recommended]
8 bit Sound Blaster compatible sound card
Windows compatible mouse
Printers are optional
F. Running Directly from the CD-ROM
The Complete Interactive Cookbook must be installed to your hard
drive since it will not run directly off of the CD.
II. Troubleshooting
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This product has been successfully tested with a wide variety of
hardware and peripheral equipment. It should be noted, however,
that Microsoft Windows is a "device-independent" operating
system that relies on device drivers to communicate with the
various devices on your system. Occasionally, issues may occur
with one of these drivers. Conflicts with sound cards, video
displays, and printers are often resolved by reconfiguring or
updating the device drivers supplied by the manufacturers. This
product is not designed specifically for compatibility with any
particular hardware item.
A. Troubleshooting for both Windows 95 and Windows 3.1
1. Font Problems / Font Error Messages when starting
The Complete Interactive Cookbook.
The program requires that certain fonts be present on your
system to display text correctly. If the program is unable to
find the fonts it needs, some text may display poorly or in
unreadable fonts. (If you are using Windows 95, please also see
the section "Text is Illegible or Displays in Wing
Ding or Symbol Font" under "Troubleshooting for Windows 95"
below.)
2. Boosting Performance
Please reference the section below titled 'Troubleshooting
for Windows 95' or 'Troubleshooting for Windows 3.1.'
3. Program Installed Successfully but Will Not Launch
The Complete Interactive Cookbook requires that the Boreland
Database Engine (Bde) be present on your hard drive in order for
Cookbook's database to display. First, check to make sure that
Bde is installed to it's default directory off of your hard drives
root directory. For Window 95, it should be located at 'C:\Program
Files\Boreland\Common Files\Bde.' For Window 3.x, it should be
located at 'C:\idapi.' In both cases, the letter 'C' should be
replaced with the appropriate letter of your hard drive. If Bde is
not in the location above, you will need to reinstall that software
utility separately, it is not necessary to reinstall the cookbook
program. To reinstall Bde:
For Window 3.x
From the Program Manager, open the "File" menu and select
"Run...". In the "Command Line" box, type "D:\INSTALL\IDAPI16\SETUP.EXE"
and press Enter. If your CD-ROM drive is not drive "D", substitute
the letter of your CD-ROM drive when you type this statement.
For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive "E", type
"E:\INSTALL\IDAPI16\SETUP.EXE" and press Enter. Then follow the on
screen instructions.
For Windows 95
If The Complete Interactive Cookbook CD is already in the
CD-ROM drive and you have bypassed the AutoPlay function or your
Win 95 Autoplay feature is turned off, follow these steps to begin
the installation: Click on "Start" and select "Run ...". In the
"Open" box, type "D:\INSTALL\IDAPI32\DISK1\SETUP.EXE" and press Enter.
If your CD-ROM drive is not drive "D", substitute the letter of your
CD-ROM drive when you type this statement. For example, if your CD-ROM
drive is drive "E", type "E:\INSTA