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Focus for Success
Windows(tm) Version 1.00
March 3, 1995
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This file contains information that was not available at the
time the user's guide was printed, as well as other important
information to help you successfully use your product. If you
are uncertain how to make a recommended change, refer to the
user's guides that came with your computer system.
Pre-Installation Notes
======================
Disk Compression
----------------
If you are using a disk compression utility, the available hard
disk space reported by DOS may not be accurate. Disk
compression utilities can only estimate available hard disk
space. If the installation process is not successful, you might
need to free additional hard disk space.
Network Installation
--------------------
Your product does not support network use.
Installation Instructions
-------------------------
It is highly recommended that you exit all applications before
installing your product. Other programs and drivers running on
your computer could interfere with the installation process.
Run SETUP.EXE from your file manager to install.
Additional Features
-------------------
There is no on-screen volume control available during the
introductory video, however, you can control the sound level
by pressing a number on the keyboard.
Focus for Success is designed to run in 256 colors. This
improves the speed of graphics but may make some of the digital
video appear grainy. If you would like to improve the quality
of the video but sacrifice some speed, set your video card to
display more than 256 colors using the control panel for your
graphics display card. You must then restart Windows. Note:
Playing the games in Chapter 5 while in greater than 256 colors
is not recommended.
Technical Support Issues and Answers
====================================
General Protection Faults and Application Errors
------------------------------------------------
These types of errors are frequently due to video driver
incompatibility or incompatibilities with other drivers
in your system. One of the following suggestions might
solve the problem:
- Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements
listed on the package.
- Change the number of colors and/or resolution of
your monitor, then start your product again. Be sure
to follow the instructions provided by your video system
manufacturer to properly accomplish this.
- Reinstall your sound card software, then re-install your
product. Be sure to follow the instructions provided by
your sound system manufacturer to properly accomplish this.
This product has been successfully tested with a wide variety of
hardware and peripheral equipment. Microsoft Windows(tm) is a
device-independent operating system. Your product is designed
for compatibility with any Windows(tm) compliant hardware item.
Problems with sound cards, video displays and printers are most
often the result of problems in the device drivers or
configurations of the various items of hardware.
Disk Full Errors
----------------
If you encounter these errors while installing or using your
product, delete unnecessary files to increase space on your
hard disk drive.
Read errors and long delays
---------------------------
Defective CD-ROM discs are very rare. Make sure your disc is
clean and free of scratches and fingerprints if you are
experiencing problems like "Can't Read from Drive" or long
delays. If you suspect that your disc may be defective, follow
this procedure to be sure:
1) Make sure your disc has been cleaned, and is free of
scratches. Even though your disc may appear clean, there can be
a layer or film present that was deposited while your disc was
in the package. Clean your disc with any commercial CD-ROM
cleaner, or gently wash it with mild detergent and dry with a
soft cloth (NOT PAPER!).
2) Make sure your MSCDEX command line (in AUTOEXEC.BAT)has an
/M:20 parameter. Our experience has shown that although
increasing the buffer space for MSCDEX carries a free memory
penalty, it improves data throughput on most CD-ROM's.
3) Make sure your SMARTDRV.EXE command line (in AUTOEXEC.BAT)
has /x and /u switches if you use DOS 6.0 or later. Disc
Caching through SMARTDRV can interfere with proper performance
of your product.
4) Use the TREE /F command from DOS to display a complete
directory tree from the CD-ROM. For example use TREE /F E:\ if
your CD-ROM is drive E:. The directory tree should scroll by
smoothly and end on the last file in the \WIN directory.
5) Copy files from the \WIN directory on the CD-ROM to a
temporary directory on your hard disk. There should be no
errors copying files.
If you are sure that the conditions in steps 1-3 are set, and
either step 4 or 5 fail, then contact Compton's Technical
Support for assistance.
GDI Read Errors and Virtual Memory
----------------------------------
If you should receive a "GDI Read Error" in Windows(tm) this
indicates that you are experiencing a low memory condition. Try
exiting any programs running in background. Performance will be
improved by increasing the virtual memory setting to the
maximum recommended size (at least 10 MB) and setting the type
to permanent.
Slow Response
-------------
In addition to the above steps, we recommend that users who are
running SMARTDRV.EXE from DOS versions 6.0 and later set the
cache size for Windows(tm) at 512K bytes or smaller. See step 3
under Read Errors above for more information about SMARTDRV
configuration. Please use HELP SMARTDRV in DOS for more
information about this.
Restart failure or crash
------------------------
Occasionally, users will experience an error message or system
lockup when Windows(tm) attempts to restart after installation
of your product. If this occurs, add a D=64 parameter to your
EMM386 command line in CONFIG.SYS. Please use HELP EMM386.EXE
in DOS for more information about this.
Sound breakup or distortion
---------------------------
If the sound breaks up when using your product, it may be a DMA
conflict. If your sound card supports usage of HIGH DMA and LOW
DMA, set these values to the same number, and reboot your
system. If high and low DMA are not supported, try changing to
a different DMA channel. Please see your sound card
documentation for more information on how to accomplish this.
No Sound
--------
If you can't hear any sound, check the volume control on your
sound card. Use the Sound mixer application that came with your
sound card to check and adjust the volume. In addition, check
the Drivers control panel to make sure you've installed the
appropriate Windows and MCI sound drivers.