**************************************************************************** Blue's Kindergarten CD-ROM -- README.TXT **************************************************************************** Thank you for purchasing the Blue's Kindergarten CD-ROM game. The following text describes the last minute changes that were made to the game and also contains errata for the manual. We hope that you enjoy playing the game as much as we enjoyed making it. If your text is not already wrapping for easier reading that will scale to your window size in WordPad, go to View/Options. From that menu, select the Word tab, then make sure the "Wrap to Window" option is clicked. If you're using NotePad, just click Edit and make sure Word Wrap is selected. The Read Me file is broken down into the following individual sections: Table of Contents 1. System Requirements 2. PC Install Instructions and Issues 3. Mac Install Instructions 4. Known Hardware Issues 5. Known Software Issues 6. Technical Support 7. Infogrames Product License Agreement ========================================================================================= 1. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ******************************* PC: Processor : Pentium II 233 MHz Operating System : Windows 98/Me/2000/XP CD-ROM Drive : 8X Speed Memory : 32 MB RAM Minimum Hard Disk Space: 80 MB Free Recommended Hard Disk Space: 180 MB Free Video : 2MB Windows 98/Me/2000/XP compatible SVGA card Sound : Windows 98/Me/2000/XP compatible sound card DirectX : Requires DirectX Version 8.1 (or higher) compatible drivers (included) MAC: Processor: 233Mhz G3 Operating System: OS 8.6 or higher Memory: 32 MB RAM Minimum Hard Disk Space: 60 MB Free Recommended Hard Disk Space: 300 MB Free Video: 2MB video card CD ROM Speed: 24x CD ROM 2. PC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND ISSUES ******************************************* Blue's Kindergarten is set to autorun on PC's that have this option turned on. If you place the Blue's Kindergarten CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and the Blue's Kindergarten installation screen does not appear, it is very likely that your autorun option is not turned on. To install Blue's Kindergarten, the player should do the following: Insert the Blue's Kindergarten CD-ROM Disc into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Double left-mouse click on the 'My Computer' icon. Double left-mouse click CD-ROM drive icon. Double left-mouse click on 'autorun.exe'. Follow all screen prompts. Blue's Kindergarten requires DirectX8.1 in order to function properly. If the install detects an older version of DirectX on your machine, it will prompt you to install the DirectX8.1 files. Once DirectX has been installed on to your machine, you will need to reboot your machine. 3. MAC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ********************************* Blue's Kindergarten is not set to autorun on Macintosh computers To install Blue's Kindergarten, the player should do the following: Insert the Blue's Kindergarten CD-ROM Disc into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Wait for the Blue's Kindergarten CD-ROM icon to appear on the desktop Double mouse click on the 'Blue's Kindergarten CD-ROM' icon Double mouse click on the 'BluesInstaller' icon Follow all screen prompts. 4. KNOWN HARDWARE ISSUES ************************* 1) For any graphical or sound related problem observed, we strongly suggest that you download and install the latest drivers for your sound and video cards from the manufacturer's website. 2) SOME AUDIO AND ANIMATIONS SEEM TO PLAY VERY FAST -- Some rare combinations of sound cards, drivers, and operating systems result in certain animations and their corresponding sounds to play too quickly. If you experience these problems, quit the application. Click on your Start menu; click on Settings; click on Control Panel. Double click on the icon labeled "Multimedia". CLick on the tab labled "Audio" then click on the button labeled "Advanced Properties" under the "Playback" heading. Click on the tab labeled "Performance". If your hardware acceleration is set to "None" change the setting to "Full". If your hardware acceleration is not set to "None", change the setting to "None". Close all windows and restart the Blue's Kindergarten application. This should solve the high speed sound issue. 3) GAME DOES NOT DISPLAY CENTERED ON SCREEN -- The Blue's Kindergarten application forces your monitor to 640 x 480 resolution. The resolution automatically resets to your default resolution when you quit the application. When changing screen resolution, monitors occasionally require manual adjustment to center the displayed area on screen. Refer to your monitor's manual or the manufacturer's web site for instructions on how to adjust your monitor's display. 5. KNOWN SOFTWARE ISSUES ************************* 1) It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this application to get the best video and audio performance possible. To do this, click Cancel to quit the StartUp and then close any programs you have running. 2) MISSING SYS FILE MESSAGE -- When installing DirectX 8.1 with a Windows Me operating system, after reboot, you may receive a "Missing MSPQM.SYS File Missing" message. This file is required, and the user must insert the Windows Me CD for Windows to retrieve the file. 6. TECHNICAL SUPPORT (U.S. & Canada) ************************************* If you are having technical difficulties with the Blue's Kindergarten CD-ROM game, please refer to the above release notes before calling or emailing Infogrames technical support. 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All you need to do is enter the product's Part # when prompted to do so. This will take you directly to all of our known issues and solutions for this title. The product's Part # is located in several places (on the CD label, package and/or plastic disc case) and is identified by a number such as 04-12345. When prompted by the Automated System, enter the last five digits of your product's Part #. (For example, Part # 04-12345 would require that you enter the "12345" portion of the number for that product.) Live support is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM (Pacific Time). Note: We may be closed on major holidays. Before making your call, we ask that you be at your computer, have the following information available, and be ready to take notes: · System Make and Model · Processor Type · Operating System, including version number if possible (such as Windows® 98; Windows® Me) · RAM (Memory) · Any screen or error messages you've encountered (and where) You may also fax in your Technical Support questions or problems to: (425) 806-0480, or write to the address below. Product Return Procedures in the United States & Canada In the event our technicians at 425-951-7108 determine that you need to forward materials directly to us, please include a brief letter explaining what is enclosed and why. Make sure you include the Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA#) supplied to you by the technician, and your telephone number in case we need to call you. Any materials not containing this RMA# will be returned to you unprocessed. 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