Wonder Tools(TM) Keyboard and Launch & Learn ReadMe File (v.1.0.0) © 1996 Compaq Computer Corporation and Fisher-Price Inc. All rights reserved. See Parent’s Guide for help on installation, optimizing performance, and addressing memory, sound and display problems. Below are some additional tips not mentioned in the Parents’ Guide. TOY CONTROLS If at any point, the software stops responding to the toy controls or responds incorrectly to the toy controls, unplug the toy from the y-cable and then plug it back in. (DO NOT UNPLUG THE Y-CABLE FROM THE BACK OF YOUR COMPUTER WITHOUT SHUTTING DOWN FIRST). If this does not solve the problem, reboot your machine. USING THE FINGER MOUSE WHEN LAUNCH & LEARN IS NOT RUNNING You will notice that the Wonder Tools Keyboard finger mouse does not work when Launch & Learn is not running. We have included a program on the Launch & Learn CD-ROM which allows the finger mouse to work at all times. If you want to run this, follow these steps: Windows '95 1. On your CD-ROM, find WTEnable.exe located in Support\Win 95. 2. Copy WTEnable.exe to your hard drive. 3. Double-click on WTEnable.exe. Windows 3.1 1. On your CD-ROM, find Enable16.exe located in Support\Win 3.1. 2. Copy Enable16.exe to your hard drive. 3. Double-click on Enable16.exe. Be advised however that running this program may cause some problems using your standard keyboard such as causing keystrokes to batch up. OPEN AND SAVE DIALOGS You may experience problems with some software programs that you launch from Launch and Learn if they require the user to open files from a specific directory. Launch and Learn only allows users to open/save files to a single directory. If this happens, try moving the desired file(s) into your child’s directory located at Program Files/Wonder Tools/Launch & Learn/Users/"Child’s Name". Some programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, use non-standard save dialogs which Launch and Learn cannot intercept. If your child is running one of these programs and they save a document, make sure they navigate to the Program Files/Wonder Tools/Launch & Learn/Users/"Child’s Name" directory before they save it. This way they will be able to see this saved file from the File Folder on the Launch & Learn toolbar the next time they use Launch & Learn. PERFORMANCE Check the troubleshooting section of the Parent’s Guide for tips on optimizing performance. SCREEN SAVERS If you are running a screen saver that has password protection while Launch & Learn is running, disable the password otherwise it will conflict with Launch & Learn's security features. TIPS FOR OPTIMIZING MEMORY UNDER WINDOWS 3.1 If you are running on Windows 3.1 and are having memory problems, there are several steps you can try: On Windows 3.1, it is strongly recommended that you create at least 8 MBs of virtual memory. This will occupy slightly more space on your hard drive, but will improve performance. (Refer to your Windows guide on Changing Swap-File Settings by using the Control Panel). Make sure you set virtual memory type as permanent not as temporary. Also, if you feel comfortable editing config.sys on Windows 3.1, set File=85 and Buffer=20. To do this, follow these steps: 1. From Program Manager, double-click on Accessories icon. 2. Double-Click on Notepad icon. 3. From the file menu, select open. 4. In "List Files of Type:" box, make sure "all files (*.*)" is selected. 5. In large right window, double-click on C:\. 6. In large left window, double-click on config.sys. 7. In config.sys look for file and buffer entries and change them so they say File=85 and Buffer=20. 8. Save the new settings. 9. Restart Windows Finally, run MemMaker or another memory optimization utility to optimize memory configuration. To run MemMaker, follow these steps: 1. Exit to DOS 2. From C: type memmaker 3. Press Enter 4. Follow on-screen instructions. SOUND AND DISPLAY TIPS If your computer uses any of the following sound cards and you are running under Windows 3.1, you may experience sound problems: Turtle Beach Monte Carlo Turtle Beach Tahiti Turtle Beach Topaz ATI Gravis Ultra Microsoft Sound System Aztec 16 Contact the sound card manufacturer for technical support. If you are experiencing sporadic application failures or corrupted palettes and you have a video card that uses a Cirrus Logic chip set, you may require updated video drivers or BIOS ROM. Contact Cirrus Logic or your video card manufacturer for technical support. OTHER COMPATIBILITY TIPS Some adult programs that require extensive use of templates and saving of files such as Lotus Notes and Quicken cannot be used within Launch & Learn. If you own Microsoft's Intellipoint Mouse and are experiencing difficulty using your mouse after you install the Wonder Tools software, chances are you have an older version of their driver. Contact Microsoft to obtain their latest drivers. If you are using other third-party peripherals that plug into the keyboard port and are experiencing difficulty using them after you have installed the Wonder Tools Software, you may have a compatibility problem between the two sets of device drivers. If you are using the Wonder Tools Keyboard with an IBM PS/2, you may see a "303 Keyboard Error" message that comes up on rebooting after install. Just press the escape key and the program should run without a problem. On some systems running under Windows'95, when Advanced Power Management (APM) is on, if you leave the Wonder Tools Software running and you leave the computer alone, when APM kicks in it may lock up your system. This can be addressed by turning APM off as follows: 1. From the Start Menu, select Control Panel. 2. Double-click on the Power icon. 3. In the Power Management box, there will be a drop down menu. Make sure that Off is selected. 4. Click on the OK button to leave the Contrl Panel and reset your machine. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Operating System Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 CPU Type & Speed 486/33 PC Compatible Hard Drive Space 25 MB Memory 8 MB (at least 8 MB virtual memory under Windows 3.1 strongly recommended). Graphics 256-color SVGA Monitor CD-ROM Speed Double-Speed (for install only) Audio Sound Blaster or 100% Compatible Sound Card Other Needs Speakers, Wonder Tools Cruiser WEB SITE URLs Turtle Beach Systems: http://www.tbeach.com Cirrus Logic: http://www.cirrus.com Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com ATI: http://www.atitech.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------- TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION Call our Toll-Free number, 1-888-WONDER5 (1-888-966-3375). -------------------------------------------------------------------- Wonder Tools is a trademark of Fisher-Price, Inc. and Compaq Computer Corporation. Fisher-Price is a registered trademark of Fisher-Price, Inc. 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