------------------------------------ READ ME ------------------------------------ Welcome Parents and Teachers to Clifford Thinking Adventures 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 Thinking Adventures! ------------------------------------ WINDOWS REQUIREMENTS ------------------------------------ To run Clifford Thinking Adventures 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 drive * Printer optional ------------------------------------ INSTALLING Clifford Thinking Adventures ------------------------------------ 1. Insert the Clifford Thinking Adventures 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. ------------------------------------ UNINSTALLING Clifford Thinking Adventures ------------------------------------ Uninstalling Clifford Thinking Adventures will completely remove all Clifford Thinking Adventures 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 THINKING ADVENTURES 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. ------------------------------------ TROUBLESHOOTING QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ------------------------------------ The questions and answers below will help you solve most problems you may encounter while running Clifford Thinking Adventures. 1. What can I do to get the best performance when running Clifford Thinking Adventures? * Shut down as many open programs as possible before running Clifford Thinking Adventures. * 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 Clifford Grooming Activity or Cake Decorating 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 Thinking Adventures. 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 Thinking Adventures 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 Thinking Adventures 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 Thinking Adventures, you see a message warning you to close other Clifford applications. What should I do? * If you recieve 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 Thinking Adventures. 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 ------------------------------------ Copyright 2000, Scholastic Inc. All rights reserved. ------------------------------------ Archived by OldGamesDownload.com on 27th March, 2020