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READ ME
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Welcome Parents and Teachers to the Clifford Reading CD-ROM.
This ReadMe file contains configuration requirements, installation
instructions, and troubleshooting tips that will help you quickly resolve
most problems you may encounter while running the program. If you still
have questions or problems after reading this, you can find additional
technical support on the web at: http://scholastic.com/support. Or, you
can use the phone numbers listed at the end of this file to speak with our
helpful support staff. Have a great time watching your kids learn as they
play Clifford Reading!
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WINDOWS REQUIREMENTS
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To run Clifford Reading on your Windows computer, make sure it
is equipped with the following:
* Pentium 90 MHz or faster processor
* Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, or later
* 16 MB of RAM
* Minimum 35 MB hard disk space available
* 640 x 480 display with 256 colors
* 4X CD-ROM drive or faster
* Windows-compatible sound card
* Printer and microphone optional
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INSTALLING Clifford Reading
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1. Insert the Clifford Reading CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. On most Windows 95/98/2000 computers, the setup program will appear
automatically after you put the disc in the drive. Click INSTALL (and skip
to step 4). If the start-up screen doesn't appear, click START on the task
bar, then select RUN from the menu.
3. In the Run dialog box, type in the letter corresponding to your CD-ROM
followed by ":\SETUP" and click "OK." Example: if your CD-ROM is drive
"D," type in "D:\SETUP."
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: When installing on a Windows 2000 computer which has users set up
with different access rights, you must be logged onto the computer as a
user which has administrator rights to the windows directory and registry.
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UNINSTALLING Clifford Reading
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Uninstalling Clifford Reading will completely remove all
Clifford Reading files and all references to the program in
the Start menu without affecting the functionality of other programs
installed on your system.
1. Select UNINSTALL CLIFFORD READING from within
the Scholastic's Clifford directory within the Programs
menu of the Start menu.
2. Follow the instructions on-screen to complete the uninstall.
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TROUBLESHOOTING QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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The questions and answers below will help you solve most problems you may
encounter while running Clifford Reading.
1. What can I do to get the best performance when running Clifford Reading?
* Shut down as many open programs as possible before running
Clifford Reading.
* Make sure your monitor is set to 256 colors by following these instructions:
1. Click the START menu, choose SETTINGS, and then choose CONTROL
PANEL.
2. In the Control Panel, double-click the DISPLAY icon.
3. In the Display Properties window, select the SETTINGS tab.
4. Select 256 COLORS from the Color Palette drop down list and
Click OK.
Note: Some newer monitors do not offer a 256 color setting.
If this is the case for your monitor, select the lowest
possible setting above 256 colors (usually thousands of
colors).
* Make sure virtual memory is set to Windows Management.
1. Click the START menu, choose SETTINGS, and then choose
CONTROL PANEL.
2. In the Control Panel, double-click the SYSTEM icon.
3. In the System Properties window, select the PERFORMANCE
tab.
4. Select the VIRTUAL MEMORY BUTTON.
5. Select the LET WINDOWS MANAGE MY VIRTUAL MEMORY SETTINGS
radio button.
6. Click the OK button and exit from the System Properties
window.
7. Restart your computer if prompted.
2. While playing the game, I get an error message telling me that I'm out
of memory or a crash occurs. What should I do?
* If you are getting an "Out of Memory" message, the system crashes a lot,
or performance is sluggish, chances are your memory resources are stretched
to capacity. Try following the suggestions described under question 1 above,
and then restart your computer to reduce memory strain and improve
performance of the program.
3. My printed book or prize pictures look grainy, gray, or pixelated.
What can I do to improve the print quality of these images?
* You can control the quality of printed images by selecting the highest
possible print resolution (usually 300 dpi or 600 dpi). Higher resolution
prints look better than low resolution prints or "draft" modes.
To adjust your printer settings:
1. Click the START menu, select SETTINGS, and click PRINTERS.
2. Select the printer you are using.
3. Click the FILE menu and choose PROPERTIES to view or change
your printer settings.
* If your printer is set to the highest possible resolution and your printed
pictures still don't look as good as you would like, contact your printer
manufacturer to get the latest printer drivers. These software extensions
are updated and improved frequently. Many older drivers do not print
pictures correctly.
4. I don't hear sound through my speakers or headphones while playing
Clifford Reading. What should I do?
* If you do not hear sound, make sure that your speaker or headphone cables
are connected to your sound card, your speakers have power, and the volume
is turned on.
* Make sure your sound card is properly configured for Windows and the
appropriate sound drivers are installed. To test for sound, double-click
the SOUNDS icon in your Windows Control Panel. Select a sound file, then
click the TEST button. You should hear a sound. If not, your sound card is
not properly set up. Refer to your sound card user's manual for instructions
on proper configuration and installation.
5. Audio in the game sounds scratchy, as if it's being played on an AM radio.
What should I do?
* Check to make sure that the cable that connects your speakers to your
computer is plugged into the correct jack. If you have a SoundBlaster or
SoundBlaster compatible sound card, make sure your speakers are plugged
into a power outlet AND into the "Line Out" jack on the sound card - not
the "Speaker Out" jack. The "Speaker Out" jack is only for non-powered
speakers.
6. The Clifford Reading setup program stops part of the way through.
What should I do?
* Setup failures usually occur when you attempt to install a program while
other applications are running. To avoid this, close ALL open applications
before you launch the Clifford Reading setup program. You may
even need to close programs which start automatically when you run Windows.
* When installing on a Windows 2000 computer you should be logged
onto the computer as a user which has administrator rights to the Windows
directory and registry.
7. When launching Clifford Reading, you see a message warning you to close
other Clifford applications. What should I do?
* If you receive this message it is likely that the Clifford Autostart or
Installer application is already running on your computer. Quit these and
all other running applications on your computer before starting
Clifford Reading.
8. For additional assistance, contact our support staff by telephone at:
U.S. -- 1-800-946-0131
International callers -- 410-568-3600
Fax inquiries -- 410-891-0212
Hours of operation (excluding holidays):
+ 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. EST Monday through Friday
+ 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. EST Saturday and Sunday
You can also visit the Scholastic's technical support web site at:
http://scholastic.com/support
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Copyright 2000, Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved.
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