Grossology – Windows Readme – English

Grossology
ReadMe
Version 1

This help file contains up-to-the minute items that weren't 
available when the manual was printed.  You will find information 
in it that helps this program make the best use of your computer setup.

SegaSoft Customer Support
If you need help, call SegaSoft Customer support at 1-888-SEGASOFT.

System Requirements
===================

Windows
* 486DX2 66 MHz CPU or better 
* 16MB RAM
* Windows 3.1 or Windows 95
* 640 X 480, 256 SVGA display
* Double Speed (2X) CD-ROM drive
* 15MB Hard Disk space
* Virtual Memory enabled
* 100% Windows compatible sound card and drivers
* Keyboard and mouse


Installing Grossology
=====================

Windows 3.1x
------------

1. Start Windows. If Windows is already running, exit any other 
currently active programs, including screen savers, as they 
could interfere with installation.

2. Remove the CD from its protective case and place it in your 
computer's CD-ROM drive. Use a disc caddy if your CD-ROM drive 
requires one.

3. From the Program Manager, select File on the menu bar. 
Then choose Run.

4. In the Command Line box that appears, type D:\SETUP 
(if your CD-ROM is not the D: drive, enter the appropriate 
letter) and then click OK.

5. Follow the on screen instructions.

6. When the installation is done, you will return to the 
Program Manager and see a new program group, SegaSoft, which 
contains the Grossology icon, a ReadMe file and an UnInstall icon.

7. Installation complete.


Windows '95
-----------

1. Start Windows 95. If Windows is already running, exit any other 
currently active programs, including screen savers, as they could 
interfere with installation.

2. Remove the CD from its protective case and place it in your 
computer's CD-ROM drive. Use a disc caddy if your CD-ROM drive 
requires one.

3. From the desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 
Double-click the Grossology CD-ROM icon.

4. Double-click the Setup.exe file to start the installation.

5. Follow the on screen instructions.

6. When the installation is done, you will return to the DeskTop
and see a new program group, SegaSoft/Grossology, which contains 
the Grossology icon a ReadMe file and an UnInstall Grossology icon.

7. Installation complete.



Starting Grossology
===================

Windows 3.1x
------------

1. If you have not already installed Grossology, you must do so 
before starting the program for the first time. See the previous 
section for installation details.

2. If you use a screen saver, turn it off before starting. Close 
any other programs that are not being used.

3. Be sure that the Grossology CD is in your computer's CD-ROM drive.

4. Double-click on the Grossology icon in the SegaSoft program 
group to start the program.


Windows '95
-----------

1. If you have not already installed Grossology, you must do so 
before starting the program for the first time. See the previous 
section for installation details.

2. If you use a screen saver, turn it off before starting. 
Close any other programs that are not being used.

3. Be sure that the Grossology CD is in your computer's CD-ROM drive.

4. From the Start -> Programs -> SegaSoft menu, select the 
Grossology menu and click on the Grossology icon.



Un-installing Grossology
========================

Windows 3.1x
------------

1. In the SegaSoft program group double-click on the Uninstall icon.

2. Follow the on screen instructions.


Windows '95
-----------

1. From the Start -> Programs -> SegaSoft -> Grossology menu 
select the UnInstall Grossology icon.

2. Follow the on screen instructions.



Monitor Setting
---------------
Grossology must be set to 256 colors in order to run correctly.  
To change your monitor setting, select control panels, 
then display, then settings. 


Video Displays
--------------
If your system is configured with an incorrect or outdated 
video driver, you may discover that the program runs slowly 
or even freezes.  If you encounter these problems, please 
contact your video display manufacturer.
You may also try to download the latest drivers from the web 
if your video card manufacturer has a web site.  
If you still need help, please call SegaSoft Customer Support at: 
1-888-SEGASOFT.


Virtual Memory
==============
If you experience performance issues or there is not enough memory 
to run the Grossology game you may want to increase the Virtual Memory
settings on your computer. First check if you have enough free
harddisk space, Windows uses the harddisk as Virtual Memory.
If you are running low on free harddisk space Windows will have less
Virtual Memory available. It is advised to have at least as much 
Virtual Memory as real RAM memory. So if your computer has 16 MB RAM
you will want to have an additional 16 MB of Virtual Memory too.
Therefore, in this case you will need to have at least 16 MB of free
harddisk space on your computer.


What causes the No Suitable Output Device error?
=============================================
If you encounter this error message it is most likely that you have
DirectSound (part of the DirectX drivers) and/or RSX installed 
on your computer. In some cases Grossology may conflict with 
DirectSound causing the No Suitable Output Device error message to appear.
To fix this problem you need to restore your audio drivers.

Please do as follows:
- From the START menu select SETTINGS -> ControlPanel
- Double-Click on the Add/Remove Programs icon
- Double-Click on the DirectX Drivers menu.
- Press the Restore Audio Drivers button and reboot your computer.


(c)1997 SegaSoft, 150 Shoreline Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065. 
All Rights Reserved. SegaSoft is a trademark of SegaSoft, Inc. 
GROSSOLOGY and the GROSSOLOGY logo are trademarks of 
Addison Wesley Longman. Text is copyright 1995 (c) Sylvia Branzei. 
Illustrations are copyright 1995 (c) Jack Keeley. All Rights Reserved.  
All of the product names referenced herein are trademarks of their 
respective companies.

Microsoft is a trademark and Windows is a trademark of 
Microsoft Corporation.

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