Thank you for purchasing HOTSPOTS: The Inside Story of the United Nations and Global Crises.
This file includes important information about running HOTSPOTS.


MINIMUM System Requirements for Running HotSpots:

PC (IBM and 100% compatibles)

-486/66 MHz (or equivalent)
-Windows 3.1 or 95
-640x480 8 bit (256 colors)
-8 MB of random-access memory (RAM)
-2 MB free hard drive space (for QuickTime)
-8-bit SoundBlaster compatible
-2X CD-ROM drive

MacIntosh																			
-68030 processor
-MacOS version 7.0 or greater
-640x480 8 bit(256 colors)
-5 MB of random-access memory (RAM)	 
-2 MB free hard drive space (for QuickTime)
-2X CD-ROM drive												

You will experience much better performance if you have the
RECOMMENDED System Requirements for Running HotSpots:

PC (IBM and 100% compatibles)

-486/66 MHz (or Pentium)
-Windows 95
-640x480 16 bit (thousands of colors)
-16 MB of random-access memory (RAM)
-2 MB free hard drive space (for Quicktime)
-16-bit SoundBlaster compatible
-4X CD-ROM drive

MacIntosh									

-68040 processor
-MacOS version 7.5 or greater
-640x480 16 bit (thousands of colors)
-8 MB of random-access memory (RAM)
-2 MB free hard drive space (for Quicktime)
-4X CD-ROM drive


To Run HotSpots:

Windows 3.1
-Double-click "hotspots.exe" from the root of the CD. If QuickTime for Windows is
not installed, you will be prompted to run QT16.exe from the CD to install it.

Windows '95
-If 'Autorun' is enabled, HotSpots will start automatically. If not, run
"hotspots.exe" from the root directory of the CD. If Quicktime for Windows is not
installed, you will be prompted to run QT16.exe from the CD to install it.

MacOS
-Double click "HotSpots" from the root of the CD. If QuickTime is not installed,
you will be prompted to copy it from the CD to the Extensions Folder in your
System Folder to install it.


General Notes:

- You cannot mark an article while any media asset (photographs, movies, audio
clips) is open on the screen. Close the media asset first before attempting to
mark an article.

- Search engine: You can search for a phrase, such as "Security Council", but the
search will be much faster if you search for two independent terms, such as
"Security" AND "Council". You can automatically enter a word from an article into
the Search engine by Shift-clicking on the word. The Passport will then open with
the word already entered. However, due to limitations in the way that text is
handled, terms that end with punctuation will not be properly identified in the
Search feature. In this case, delete the punctuation from the end of the word in
the Search field(s).

- Glossary: The Glossary is accessible from within the Passport. As a
convenience, you can automatically check the Glossary for a word in an article by
Ctrl-clicking on the word. However, due to limitations in the way that text is
handled, terms that end with punctuation will not be properly identified in the
Glossary. In this case, scroll down the alphabetical Glossary list to find the
term you are looking for.

- User names: During the startup of HOTSPOTS you will be prompted for a user
name. This name is stored in a preferences file on your hard drive so that your
Quiz progress and score is retained between sessions.

- QuickTime VR: You may experience a short delay before the cursor responds when
you first look at a QuickTime VR movie in the Visit the UN section. This is
normal, as the computer is preloading information from the CD.


Macintosh Notes:

- The Highlight Color in the Color control panel must be set to Black & White for
the highlighting of text within lists to function correctly.

- System errors: If you experience System Errors while running HOTSPOTS, you may
have an extension conflict. While we have tested a variety of common extensions
in conjunction with HOTSPOTS, we cannot guarantee that there are no esoteric and
badly-behaving extensions out there somewhere! If you suspect an extension
problem, try disabling non-Apple system extensions using Extensions Manager or
Conflict Catcher.


For Technical Support, Please Call:

Cambrix Publishing
(818) 993-4274
Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm (Pacific Standard Time)