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7th Level Inc., Readme Notes
Welcome to Monty Python's Complete Waste of Time CD Sampler.
INFORMATION ON THE FULL VERSION OF COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME
Monty Python's Complete Waste of Time is an interactive comedy show that
gives you a chance to solve the secret to intergalactic success. Discover
the secret, and you can win a pentium-based multimedia computer and other
prizes. Enjoy popular skits, songs, screen savers, wallpapers, audio
clips, desktop icons and other naughty bits. To purchase your own copy of
Complete Waste of Time, visit your local software reseller, or call us on
01223-425558 for details of your nearest stockist.
INSTALLING THE COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME SAMPLER
To install the Complete Waste of Time Sampler, select the File menu and
choose Run from the Program Manager. Type D:\WOTDEMO\SETUP (if necessary,
replace D: with the letter that represents your CD-ROM drive)
in the Command Line and press ENTER. Follow the instructions
given in the installation program.
To start Monty Python's Complete Waste of Time Sampler, double click the
Monty Python Sampler icon, which was created for you by the installation
program.
KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS
The + and - keys provide a convenient means for raising and lowering
the volume. Some sound boards do not support volume control, so
these keys may not function in all cases.
Use the spacebar to abort audio and video sequences.
The following key combinations can be used to replace mouse
movements for certain activities and functions.
Shift+Esc Exits Complete Waste of Time Sampler
Shift L Takes you to the Loonatorium
Ctrl R Toggles on/off restricted mode
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Problem:
The program seems to run slow and the video seems choppy in places.
Solution:
As with any program under Windows, the speed and the smoothness
of the Monty Python program is dependent on the speed of the hardware
that it is running on. Hardware configurations that affect performance
are: the amount of memory and the speed of the video card, the processor
type, the amount of real memory and the transfer rate of the CD-ROM
drive. While the minimum system configuration required to run the Monty
Python program is a 486 25 MHz computer with 4 MB of RAM, a video card
capable of running 256 colors and a single-speed CD-ROM drive, the
recommended system configuration is a 486 33 MHz computer with 8 MB of
RAM, a video card with at least 256 colors, and a double-speed CD-ROM
drive. You may be able to increase the performance of the program by
upgrading one or all of these elements of your computer system,
depending on what you already have.
Problem:
When I try to run the Monty Python Sampler program, I get a "Not enough
memory" message.
Solution:
On a 4 MB system the Monty Python Sampler program requires 5 to 10 MB of
virtual memory. For instructions on setting virtual memory, please
consult your Windows documentation.
Problem:
The program does not display properly.
Solution:
Make sure you have an SVGA display running in 640x480 or
800x600 mode with 256 colors. Also, make sure that you have
the proper display driver installed. A display with more colors
or running at a higher resolution also will work with the Monty
Python program, although fades between scenes will not be
as smooth.
Problem:
The program is working, but you don't hear any sound.
Solution:
Make sure your sound card is installed and working properly.
You can check the sound from your sound board by using the
Sound utility in the Control Panel. Choose one of the WAV files
in the Windows directory and click Test.
Problem:
The sound or video skips during the program.
Solution:
Make sure you have at least 4 MB of RAM. Also, make sure
that an expanded memory manager (such as EMM386, QEMM or
386MAX) is not reserving memory that Windows and the Monty
Python program will need to run correctly.
Problem:
The sound and video are not synchronized properly.
Solution:
Make sure that you are running the Monty Python Sampler program on a
486 25 MHz or better IBM-compatible computer with at least
4 MB of RAM.
Problem:
The sound breaks up or has a lot of static.
Solution:
You may need to change the DMA setting on your sound card.
Please check the documentation for your sound card for the
proper settings and how to change the settings.
Problem:
The volume is too low or too high.
Solution:
You can adjust the volume using the + and - keys within the
Monty Python program.
Problem:
The program seems to run extremely slow.
Solution:
Make sure that you have a permanent swap file set up in Windows.
Please consult your Windows documentation for instructions
regarding your swap file settings.