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Macmillan Dictionary for Children
First Multimedia Edition
October 1991
This file contains some last minute information about
installing and using the Multimedia Edition of the
Dictionary. We suggest reading all of this file before
installing the dictionary.
Software Version 1.20 - July 29, 1992
Using the dictionary on a machine with 2 megabytes of
memory.
Although the dictionary will run in only 2 megabytes of
memory, like many Windows and Multimedia applications
it will run quite slowly. We recommend that at least
4 megabytes of memory be installed in the machine.
In standard mode with 2 megabytes of memory, "out
of memory" messages may be encountered after using
the dictionary for a while. In particular, "out of
memory" messages may occur while playing some of
the games. If this message appears, exit the dictionary
and restart it. The games may then be reentered directly
from the opening screen and played for some time before
the error message appears again.
We recommend that the 386 Enhanced mode of Windows
be used.
There are a couple of features that will definitely not work
on a 2 megabyte machine. The opening animated title sequence
will not play; the main dictionary screen appears instead.
The Guided Tour will start but probably will not finish to
the end. To get an overview of what is in the dictionary,
print out the file called TOUR.TXT on the CD. This file
can be used as a script for a tour through the dictionary.
Also, Help provides guidance through the dictionary and
can be used at any point.
Video Display Mode
The Multimedia Dictionary uses only the standard VGA
16 colors and will therefore run on any VGA monitor. We
have found that the dictionary runs much faster using a
16-color VGA driver instead of a 256-color driver. If the
dictionary is running slowly, try switching to a plain
VGA driver. Also, the Opening Animated Title Sequence will
not play if the machine is running in 256-color mode.
Zak Animation Sequences Pausing
If you are using a CD ROM drive that does not operate at
the required transfer rate of 150K/bytes per second, the
animation sequences will have pauses in the visual and
sound playback. If, during installation, "yes" was chosen
for the option that uses some of the hard disk for the
dictionary, the animation files will run off the hard disk
which should eliminate the problem.
In case of difficulty
Remember that if you have any problems or questions
you can call our Technical Support group at 800-342-
1338.
And Finally
We encourage you to fill out and mail back the
registration card that is enclosed with the CD. Registered
users will be notified of upgrades and future editions of
the dictionary and will also receive any additional
information or tips that we develop after the product
has shipped.