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Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia, 1998 Edition
Version 6.0.0 for Windows 3.1/Windows 95
August 1997
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Welcome to Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia, 1998 edition!
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's Guide and on-disc help were prepared. It also
contains other important information to help you use this
product successfully. If you are uncertain how to make a
recommended change, please refer to the documentation 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
I. Installation Instructions and Suggestions
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A. Disk Compression
If you are using a disk compression utility, the available hard
disk space reported by the installation program may not be
accurate. Disk compression utilities 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, Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia 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 Compton's CD in the CD-ROM drive. The Windows
95 AutoPlay function automatically offers the option to install
the program. Click on "Install" to begin the installation.
If the Compton's CD is already in the CD-ROM drive and you have
bypassed the AutoPlay function, 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.
When the program has finished installing the files, you are
notified that the installation has been completed. Then,
whenever you want to use Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia,
simply insert the Compton's 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 "Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia" folder, and then
choose "1998 Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia".
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.
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 encyclopedia 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 "Compton's Home Library" group and double-click
on the "Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia 1998" icon to start
the program.
To exit the installation program at any time, click Exit or
press F3.
E. Meeting the Minimum System Requirements
The encyclopedia installation program automatically determines
if your computer system meets the minimum requirements to run
the encyclopedia. If your system fails to meet the requirements,
the installation program tells you exactly which requirements
were not met. Three potential problems you may encounter and
their solutions are described below:
--"Detected: No suitable wave device"
or
"Detected: No MIDI device"
or
"Detected: No suitable MIDI device"
If you get any of these messages, make sure that you have
installed the Windows drivers that came with your sound
board. The encyclopedia requires at least one wave device
capable of at least 8-bit mono at 22.050kHz, and at least
one MIDI device with FM synthesis, all channels.
NOTE: Because of their special hardware setup, certain IBM
Aptiva and Thinkpad systems may generate these messages
even though they DO have the proper equipment and software.
If you own one of these systems and encounter one of the
above messages, disregard the message and proceed with the
installation.
To check that your system has met the minimum requirements, you
can run the program CNMSYSI.EXE, located in the "\WIN32"
directory (Windows 95 users) or the "\WIN" directory (Windows
3.1 users) on the encyclopedia CD-ROM.
Alternatively, load the encyclopedia and click on the "Help"
button. Then, while holding down the "Ctrl" key on your
keyboard, click on the "About CIE" button. A screen will display
the minimum program requirements and the components found on
your system.
F. Running Directly from the CD-ROM
It is possible to run Compton's directly from the CD-ROM without
installing it on your hard drive. This is not recommended
because the program performance will be significantly slower
than normal. Also, any settings or preferences you change while
using the encyclopedia, such as the desired online service, will
not be recorded; the program will return to the default settings
the next time you start it. You will also not be able to
subscribe to some of the online features available.
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
Encyclopedia
The encyclopedia 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 "Encyclopedia Text Is Illegible or Displays in Wing
Ding or Symbol Font" under "Troubleshooting for Windows 95"
below.)
If the encyclopedia cannot find the proper fonts, you may see
one of the following error messages after the introductory
screen:
--"The following TrueType Fonts were not found: ..."
or
"The following Fonts were not found: ..."
To correct this problem, make a note of the missing font
or fonts listed, then exit the encyclopedia program.
If you are using Win