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READ ME
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Welcome Parents and Teachers to the I SPY Spooky Mansion CD-ROM.
This Readme file contains configuration requirements, installation
instructions, and troubleshooting tips that will help you resolve
quickly 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 I SPY Spooky Mansion!
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WINDOWS REQUIREMENTS
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To run I SPY Spooky Mansion on your Windows computer, make sure it is
equipped with the following:
* 486 DX 66 MHz or faster processor
* Microsoft Windows 95, 98 or later
* 16 MB of RAM
* Minimum 10 MB hard disk space available
* 640 x 480 display with 256 colors
* 4X CD-ROM drive or faster
* Windows-Compatible Sound Card
* Microphone and Printer are optional
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INSTALLING I SPY Spooky Mansion
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1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. On most Windows 95/98 computers, the setup program will appear
automatically after you put the disc in the drive. Click
Install (and skip to step 5). 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.
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UNINSTALLING I SPY Spooky Mansion
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Uninstalling I SPY Spooky Mansion will completely remove all I SPY
Spooky Mansion files and all references to the program in the START
menu and program registry, without affecting the functionality of
other programs installed on your system. There are two ways to
uninstall I SPY Spooky Mansion:
To uninstall using the START menu:
1. Select Uninstall Scholastic's I SPY Spooky Mansion from within
the Scholastic's I SPY Spooky Mansion folder within the Programs
menu of the START menu.
2. When the Uninstall Scholastic's I SPY Spooky Mansion screen
appears, click the "Next" button and then the "Finish" button
to remove the program from your system.
To uninstall using the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel:
1. Select Control Panel from the Settings menu within the START
menu to open the Control Panel window.
2. Double-Click the Add/Remove Programs icon to open the Add/Remove
Programs Properties sheet.
3. From the list of programs, click Scholastic's I SPY Spooky
Mansion to select it, then click the Add/Remove button.
4. When the Uninstall Scholastic's I SPY Spooky Mansion screen
appears, click the NEXT button and then the FINISH button to
remove the program from your system.
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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 I SPY Spooky Mansion.
1. When I launch I SPY Spooky Mansion, I am presented immediately
with a dialog box asking me whether I want to reset the color
depth of my monitor. What should I do?
* For most monitor types, you have 2 options. Click "Yes" if you
want the program to reset your monitor to 256 colors. The program
may have to restart your computer in order for the changes to
take effect. If this is the case, be patient while the program
closes any open applications and your computer restarts. After
your computer restarts, launch I SPY Spooky Mansion again. You
will now be able to play the game with optimal performance.
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).
Click "No" if you want to play the game with the color palette
of your monitor set to a higher than optimal number. This
may slow down the program and reduce the smoothness of some
animations, the magnifying glass, and the flashlight. To improve
performance, you can always change your color settings manually
later. To do this, just quit out of the program and follow
the instructions in question 2 below.
Note: If your Color Palette is set to 16 colors when you launch
I SPY Spooky Mansion, the program will not give you the option
of playing the game with your current monitor settings. If you
choose not to have the program reset your monitor in this case,
you will have to change them manually by following the
instructions in question 2 below.
2. How do I set my monitor to 256 colors to optimize the performance
of I SPY Spooky Mansion on my computer?
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).
3. What can I do to get the best performance when running I SPY
Spooky Mansion?
* Shut down as many open programs as possible before running I SPY
Spooky Mansion.
* Make sure your monitor is set to 256 colors by following the
instructions in question 2 above.
* Make sure virtual memory is set to windows management. Here's
how:
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.
4. While playing the game, I get an error message telling me that I'm
out of memory. 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 3 above and then restart your computer
to reduce memory strain and improve performance of the program.
5. My printed Secret Message, Make Your Own pictures, and
Congratulations Certificate 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.
6. I don't hear sound through my speakers or headphones while playing
I SPY Spooky Mansion. 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.
7. Audio in the game sounds scratchy, as if it's being played on an
AM radio. What should I do?
* 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 and your
speakers are powered (i.e. you need to plug them in), then you
should plug the speakers into the LINE OUT jack on the sound
card -- not the SPEAKER OUT jack. The SPEAKER OUT jack is
only for non-powered speakers.
8. The 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 I SPY Spooky Mansion setup
program. You may even need to close programs which start
automatically when you run Windows.
9. Some of the objects the riddles ask me to find are too small to
identify.
* If you play I SPY Spooky Mansion while your monitor is at a high
resolution setting, the game screens and the objects in them
may look small. To enlarge the size of the game screens, adjust
your monitor resolution to 640 x 480 and then launch the program
again. Here's how:
1. Click the START menu, select SETTINGS, and click CONTROL PANEL.
2. Double-Click the Display icon and select the SETTINGS tab
from the DISPLAY PROPERTIES window.
3. Change your screen and desktop resolution to 640 x 480 and
click "OK."
10. I don't see my name in the PICK THE PLAYER list when I return
to the game.
* The first time you play I SPY Spooky Mansion, the program creates
special files that allow you to continue from where you left off
every time you return to the game. These files are stored in the
SAVED GAMES folder within the Scholastic folder on your hard
drive. If you move, delete, or rename this folder or the files in
it, you may not be able to access your saved games, and your name
may not appear correctly when you return to the game.
11. When I print out my Make Your Own Picture, Secret Message, or
Congragulations Certificate a blank or partial page is printed.
* Some Windows 95 computers running I SPY Spooky Mansion in High
Color (16 bit) may have problems printing. Exit the program
and follow the instructions in question 2 above to reset the
color depth of your monitor to 256 colors. You should now be
able to print.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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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 1999, Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved.
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