Welcome
Welcome to Galaxy Software’s™

Galaxy of Win Games™

Click on an area of the Setup Browser to see a brief description of that function.

Or, click on a topic in the Table of Contents below the image to see a complete description.

Note: while your browser may not look exactly like the one shown above, all functions will be the same.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

The Menu Bar Options

The Button Bar

The Program Listing

Installing a Program

Uninstalling a Program

Connecting to the Internet

Contacting Galaxy Software

Troubleshooting


Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Galaxy Software™ product.  This Browser will install any or all of the games contained on this CD.  Using the Browser is very simple.  There is a Program Listing in the main body of the Browser that contains buttons for each individual program.  Pass the mouse cursor over a button to view a brief description of that program in the Description Box at the bottom of the window.  If you choose to install the program, just click on the button.

There are many other useful features in the browser for playing the games, visiting the Galaxy Software Website, upgrading certain games to their Premium Versions, and getting Technical Support.

So explore this text and the Browser itself to learn all the features involved, and enjoy your new games.

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Installing a Program

To install any of the programs included on this CD, click on its button in the Program Listing.  Installation will begin automatically, and the program will be installed to your hard drive.  There will be a short series of on-screen instructions to follow.  Most installations take less than a minute.  If you are not familiar with this type of installation program, just accept the default options.

When the setup procedure is complete, you will be asked if you would like to read the Readme file.  This file contains information on where to find the new program icons, and other useful information about the program.

Once a program has been installed, clicking on its button again will automatically launch the program itself.  You do not, however, need this CD to run the program once it is installed. For convenience, there are program icons created in the Programs menu (via the START button on your desktop) which you can use to start the game.

Please note that clicking on a button will install that program ONLY.  You must click on each button to install each program separately.

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Menu Bar Options

The Menu Bar is a standard Windows® menu bar.  Clicking on one of the items in the Menu Bar will display a list of options for that menu.  Click on a Menu Bar item below to see a complete list of options in that menu, and what functions they perform.

File

Run

Internet Wizard

Favorites

Tools

Help

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File Menu

The File menu consists of three options:

Exit-  Exits the Browser.

Open More Info-  Opens a local web page describing our main web sites.  You do not need to be connected to the internet to view this page.

Print More Info-  Prints the web page information on your PC’s printer.

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Run Menu

The Run menu is a listing of all the programs available on the CD.  It works the same way as clicking on a button in the Program Listing .  If the program is not yet installed, it will install it for you. If it is installed, it will run the game.

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Internet Wizard

This is the Internet Wizard button on the Menu Bar.  The Internet Wizard will connect you to the Internet using your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network.  You must have a valid, operating account with an ISP, or be on a network that has access to the internet to visit any of the web sites listed in this program.

When you first click on any of the web links, you will be prompted to make sure you connected to the internet via your ISP.

Click on Yes if you are already connected.

Click on No if you are not connected and do not want to connect at the present time.

Click Start Internet Wizard if you are not connect, but would like to connect at this time.

For more information on connecting, click on the option below that applies to you.

Internet Service Provider (via your computer’s modem)

Network

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ISP
Using the Internet Wizard with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Clicking on the Internet Wizard menu item will bring up the Internet Wizard:

This dialogue window will consist of a list of possible ISP’s to connect to from your computer (for most users, there will only be one- you should recognize the name).

Highlight the ISP connection you wish to use, then click on the Connect button to begin the dial up connection.  You will be prompted to connect to your ISP just as if you were connecting to the internet or your email program.  You may need to input your ISP password.

If you have America Online®, it will start the America Online program.  Simply connect as you normally would, and once connected, just minimize the AOL program (by clicking on the “_” box on the upper right hand corner of the window).

Once you are connected, you can return to the Galaxy Browser by clicking on the Return button on the small window at the top of the screen.

Once you return to the Browser, you can then select any of the web links located in the Button Bar, Favorites Menu, or Help Menu.

*Please Note: This Browser works best with Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 4.0, Netscape® Navigator® 4.0, or America Online® 4.0.  Older versions of these browsers or other third party browsers may not be compatible with this program.

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Connecting via a Network

If your computer is connected to a network, and you wish to go to our web site, your network must have internet access.  See your Systems Administrator if your are unsure.

If you do have internet access via your network, you should not have to use the Internet Wizard.  If you do use the Wizard, then you will be prompted with the same Internet Wizard dialogue window as if connecting to an ISP.  However, the wizard will have a message in it that says detect a Dial Up Connection.  This is normal.  Simply click on the Connect button.

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Favorites Menu

The Favorites Menu consists of the best of Galaxy Software, plus a place to store all of your favorite Galaxy Software programs.  It consists of the following items:

My Favorites-  Displays a list of your favorite Galaxy Software Programs.  You can add any of the programs on this CD to this menu by clicking the right mouse button on the button of the game you wish to add, then selecting the Add to Favorites item from the resulting menu.

Make Galaxy Your Home Page-  This item will make the Galaxy Software web site your home page whenever you start your internet browser.

Create Desktop Shortcut to Website-  This item will create a shortcut to our web site on your desktop.  Clicking on this shortcut will automatically launch your internet browser (you must be connected to your ISP first) and go directly to the Galaxy Software web site.

Galaxy Software Store-  Goes to Galaxy Software’s online shopping site, where you can purchase any of our the programs we offer in our extensive catalogue.

Free Galaxy Games-  This item goes to our Galaxy Gamers Club site.  Being a member of the club entitles you to free demos of our software, usually before they are available at retail.

Galaxy Clipart Website-  This item goes to our Galaxy Clip Art website.  At this site you will find thousands of images for purchase and download for your multimedia projects.

Galaxy Technical Support-  This item will go directly to our Technical Support Page.  If you have any questions about this browser or any of the games it contains, and cannot find the answers in this help text, click on this item to get support online.

* Please Note:  In order to go to any of the web sites in this menu, you must be connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) first.  See the section on the Internet Wizard for instructions on how to connect.

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Right Click Menu

This is the right click menu.  To add an option to your favorites list, click on Add to Favorites.

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Tools Menu

This menu contains several tools that are standard in Windows®.  If you need to reconfigure your system, or provide technical information to our technical support representatives, these items can help.

System Info-  Displays vital information about your computer and its hardware.  This information may be very useful if you experience problems, and need technical support from our Technical Support Center.

Display Info-  This item displays information about your computer’s display options, such as the resolution and color depth, should you need to change them.  If you have problems seeing colors, etc., see the Troubleshooting section for help.

Find Files-  This will bring up the standard Windows Find Files dialogue box.  It may be useful if you need technical support and are asked to find a file.

Windows Explorer-  Brings up the Window Explorer, a file management utility that is standard in Windows® 95/98.

Options-  This will bring up the options dialogue.  This dialogue contains a check box stop running the introduction video if you desire.

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Help Menu

This Help Menu is filled with options to help you understand how to use the browser better.  While the basic functions are very simple to use, you may not be familiar with all options.  This menu consists of the following items for your convenience:

Register…-  This option will go to our web site, where you can electronically register your new galaxy Software product.  Registration entitles you to many options and services.  Please see our web site for information about registering.

Email Tech Support-  This item will call your internet email client and start a new message, already addressed to tech@romt.com.  You may then type in the problem you are having, and email your question directly to our technical support representatives  (Note- you must have an existing email account with an ISP to use this function, and your email client must be registered as the default email client on your computer.  If you get the Internet Mail Configuration Setup Wizard, or a message saying that no email client is set up, you do not have an email client registered on your computer, even though you may use email).

Web Help-  This item will take you directly to our Technical Support Web page, where you can view Frequently Asked Questions, or submit an online technical request form.  (Note: you must be connected to your ISP before connecting).

About…-  Displays information about this program, such as the version number.

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Button Bar
The Button Bar

This is the Button Bar.  Simply left click on any of the buttons to access that particular function.  The following is a description of each button:

Help-  Clicking this button will bring up this help text document.

Visit Us On the Web-  Clicking this button will go to our main web site.  To view some of our other web sites, check out the Favorites menu.  You must be connected to your Internet Service Provider before you can go to any of our web sites.  See the section on the Internet Wizard to find out how to connect.

Premium Info-  Many of the programs on this CD have “Premium Editions”.  Premium additions are special versions of the software that are sold separately.  They have additional levels, special functions, and many more features.  If you particularly like a certain game on this disk, you may purchase the Premium Edition if you desire.  Press the Premium Info Button for more information.

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The Program Listing

The Program Listing is the main body of the Browser. It consists of a button for each game contained on the CD.   There are several functions you can perform using these buttons.

The main function of the buttons is to install the program.  When you hover your mouse cursor over a button, it will display a brief description of that game in the description box on the bottom of the window.

If you would like to install the game, simply click on the button with the left mouse button.  This will launch the installation program for that game.  The installation program will show a series of screens allowing you to change some of the options.  If you are unfamiliar with this type of installation program, you should simply accept all of the default options.  The program will be installed on your hard drive automatically.

Once the program has been installed, the button for this game in the Program Listing will now start the program.  You do not, however, need to use this CD to use a program once it has been installed.  All of the programs on this CD will be installed to your hard drive.  When the installation program is finished, it will ask you to view a text file, which will tell you how to start the program.  For more information, see Installing a Program .

There are several other functions for these buttons.  Clicking the right mouse button on a button will bring up another menu.  This menu will offer the following options:

Run- This item will start the program.

Setup- This item will start the installation program again, should you require to run it once the program is installed.

Uninstall- Only available after a program has been installed. See the Uninstalling a Program section for more information.

Add to Favorites- This item will add this program to the Favorites menu.

There is a scroll bar on the right side of the Program Listing.  Use this scroll bar to scroll up and down the list of buttons if they are not all visible on the screen.

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Contacting Galaxy Software

RomTech, Inc.	1-215-750-6606

2000 Cabot Boulevard West	1-215-750-3722 (FAX)

Suite 110	M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM EST

Langhorne, PA  19047	Website: http://www.romt.com

Ordering Information

To view our catalogue of exciting full feature games, visit our website at http://www.romt.com. Be sure to stop by the Order page.  From action-packed games to Home Office Help to Clip Art, we have something for everyone.  Our catalogue is growing every day, so be sure to check it out often!

If you would like to email your order to us, please send it to orders@romt.com. Please include credit card information, including expiration date.

To place an order for any product over the phone, call:

1-215-750-6606

M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM EST

Registration Information

You may register your Galaxy Software product via our website at http://www.romt.com, or fill out the enclosed registration card and mail it to the address above, or fax it to 1-800-355-8597.

Customer Support

The answers to most commonly asked questions can be found on our website at http://www.romt.com, in the Tech Support page.  Be sure to check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.  If you cannot find the answer to your question, there is an online Technical Support request form to submit your question.

If you would like to email your question to a Technical Support representative, you can email it to tech@romt.com.  Be sure to mention the following:

1. Name of product

2. Exact error reported (if any) & a description

3. Computer's processor type and speed (i.e. Pentium II 333, etc.)

4. Any other relevant hardware information (i.e. the amount of RAM, type of Video Card, etc.)

If you need to speak to a Technical Support representative in person, please call:

1-215-750-6606

M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM EST

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Uninstalling a Program

Uninstalling a program is now remarkably easy with the Galaxy Browser.  Simply click the right mouse button on the button of the game you want to uninstall in the Program Listing, and select the uninstall option from the resulting menu.  The game will be automatically uninstalled for you.

You can also uninstall these programs without the Browser, just as you would most other Windows programs.

Click on the Start button, then select the “Settings” menu, and then click on the Control Panel icon as highlighted below.

In the Control Panel window, double click on the Add/Remove Programs applet.

In the Add/Remove Programs Properties window, highlight the program you wish to uninstall, then click the Add/Remove… button.

Click YES when prompted if you really want to uninstall the program, and it will automatically be uninstalled.

NOTE:  Some programs create small files after they have been installed, to keep high scores for example.  These files might not be uninstalled, and you will receive a message saying that not all files were removed if that is the case.  You can uninstall these files manually if you wish, but usually they are well under 1 kb in size, and of no consequence to hard drive space.  It is perfectly safe to leave these files where they are.

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Troubleshooting

This is a list of some commonly asked questions about the Galaxy Browser.  For additional help or information, please visit the Tech Center web site via the “Web Help” item in the Help menu.

For help on a particular game contained on this CD, please refer to the instructions for that game.

Question:  When running the Galaxy Browser, colors seem distorted, or “flash” oddly when using other windows on the screen.

Answer:  The Galaxy Browser is optimized for 16 bit color displays, which provide superior visual quality.  Odd color flashes will occur if your Display Settings are set for 256 color.

To change your color settings, simply click on the Help menu, then the “Display Info” item.  This will bring up the Windows Display Properties dialogue.  Click on the “Settings” tab if it is not already displayed.

In the “Colors” section, click on the down arrow to view the pull down menu.  Select the “High Color (16 bit)” item from this list, then click the OK button.  It will display a “Compatibility Warning” window, asking you if you would like to restart Windows.  It is recommended that you restart Windows after changing these settings.  To do so, check off “Restart your Computer”.  Be sure to save all open files before clicking OK.

Question:  I do not have Autorun enabled on my computer.  Is there an easier way to start the program every time?

Answer#1:  If you wish, you can enable Autorun on your computer.  To do so, click the right mouse button on the My Computer icon on your desktop, then click on Properties to display the System Properties dialog box.  Click on the Device Manager tab. Click the plus sign next to CDROM, highlight the specific CR ROM drive you want to change, and then click Properties. Click the Settings tab. Select the Auto insert notification check box.  Autorun is now enabled.

Answer#2:  If you do not want Autorun enabled, you may create a shortcut on your desktop for the program.  To do so, click the right mouse button on an empty space on the desktop.  Select the New menu item and then select Shortcut.  In the Create Shortcut dialogue window, type “d:\setup.exe” in the command line (where “d” represents the letter of your CD ROM drive.  You must know the correct letter for this shortcut to work properly.  To find out which letter is your CD drive, double click the “My Computer” icon.  The drive depicting a circular CD is your disk drive.  Use this letter).  Then click the Next button.  Type in “Galaxy of Games 1” as the name of the shortcut, then click Finish.  The icon will be created on your desktop.  Now, to start the program, just insert the CD into the CD ROM drive and double-click this icon.

Question:  The Browser looks distorted- buttons are cut off, pictures and logos are incomplete or at odd places, and the Browser looks generally disordered.  How do I fix this?

Answer:  This is due to an incompatibility with some older video cards in higher screen resolutions.  To correct this problem, you need to change your screen resolution, then change it back to the way you like it.  In the Menu bar, click on the Tools menu, then click on the Display Info item.  In the Display Properties dialogue window, click on the Settings tab.  In the Screen area section, drag the slider to the far left, to “640x480 pixels”.  Click the Apply button and click OK.  When prompted if you want to keep this setting, click Yes.  View the Galaxy Browser again.  It should look complete.

If you do not want to keep this display setting, simply drag the slider in the Display Properties dialogue window back to the screen resolution you would like, then click OK.  The Browser should still be displayed correctly.

Question:  When I run certain games, they appear frozen (unresponsive); at least there is no mouse pointer visible, or the mouse pointer flashes and flickers.  What’s wrong?

Answer:  The problem usually has to do with the mouse pointer settings.  Try this test.  Click on the Start button on the bottom left corner of the desktop, select Settings, then click Control Panel.  Double click on the “Mouse” icon, then select the “Pointers” tab.  In the “Scheme” pull down menu at the top, click on the arrow to pull down the menu, then select “None” and click OK.  Start the game that had the problem again.  The mouse pointer should be in view.

Question:  How do I install a program on this CD to my Hard Drive?

Answer:  See the section on Installing a Program.

Question:  How do I run a program once it is installed, and/or do I need this CD once the game is installed?

Answer:  See the section on the Program Listing.

Question:  How do I remove a program from my hard drive if I do not want it anymore?

Answer:  See the section on Uninstalling a Program.

Question:  I love a particular game(s) on the CD.  Is there any way to find out if there is a more advanced level of the game?

Answer:  Click on the Premium Info button on the button bar of the browser for more information on Premium Versions of our software.

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Title

This is the title of this particular CD-ROM.


Galaxy Logo

This is the Galaxy Software logo.


Help Button

This is the Help Button.  Clicking this button will display this help text.


Web Button

This is the button for Galaxy Software’s Website.  Click on this button to start your web browser and go to the Galaxy Software website.


Premium Info Button

This is the Premium Information button.  Click on this button to get information on the Premium Editions of many of the programs on this CD.


Program Listing

This is the list of programs included on this CD.  Each picture is a button.  Just click on the button of the program you want to install.  The installation application for that program will start automatically.  Just follow the on screen instructions and the game will be installed to your hard drive.


Description Box

This box will display a short description of each game while the mouse cursor is over its button.  It will also give a description of the other buttons and functions of the browser.


Scroll Bar

This is a standard Windows® scroll bar.  Click the up arrow at the top to scroll up.  Click the down arrow at the bottom to scroll down.


Menu Bar

This is the Menu Bar.  Clicking on one of the topics will produce a pull down menu with other options.  See the section on the Menu Bar Options for a complete list of features.


Author

Help texts and Quality Assurance performed by Dan Snell