This Readme document answers your questions about the CD setup and performance in the following sections:
Technical Support
System Requirements
Software Installed
Video Settings
Installation Types
Installing the Program
Starting the Program
Performance Issues when the PC-Cillin Virus Scanner is Running
Additional Troubleshooting Tips
Technical Support
Check the Technical Support Web site (http://support.britannica.com) for online technical support and contact information.
System Requirements
For success in running your CD, your PC systems should meet the following minimum requirements. The recommended requirements give better performance (and more enjoyment).
Windows
Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP
Pentium III or equivalent processor
512 MB RAM
Up to 275 MB free hard-disk space (540 MB for Full installation)
CD-ROM drive
1024x768 resolution, 16-bit color
Sound card and speakers recommended
Printer recommended
Internet access recommended
Macintosh
Mac OS 10.4.x
PowerPC G4 or G5 or Intel Core processor
512 MB RAM
Up to 275 MB free hard-disk space (540 MB for Full installation)
CD-ROM drive
1024x768 resolution, millions of colors
Sound card and speakers recommended
Printer recommended
Internet access recommended
Software Installed
The following software components are installed as part of the Britannica setup:
Apple(r) QuickTime 7.0.4
Video Settings
Windows: Choose Start on the Windows taskbar and select Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Display icon, then choose the Settings tab. Make sure that your screen area is set to 1024x768 or higher and that color is set to 16-bit color or better.
Macintosh: Check the Display applet in System Preferences to make sure that colors are set to millions and that resolution is set to 1024x768 or higher.
Installation Types
The CD offers two installation choices:
Full
The Full installation type installs the program and all data files on your hard drive. A Full installation allows you to run Britannica without using any Data Discs after installation.
Custom
The Custom installation type allows you to choose which components you would like to install. By default, only the Application and Images are selected for installation. You can choose which components will be installed on your hard drive. If you choose all of the components, you will not need the Data Disc(s) while using Britannica. Choose as many or as few components as you like, but be sure to check beforehand to make sure you have sufficient hard-drive space before continuing.
Note: More or less hard-drive space may be required depending on your particular system and hard drive. Be sure to leave extra free space after the Britannica 2007 installation.
Installing the Software
Follow the steps below to install Britannica on your computer.
1. Startup: Load the first Britannica Data Disc (or the data CD) into your CD/DVD drive.
Windows: If the Britannica installation program does not automatically start, choose Start and Run from the Windows Taskbar. Use the Browse button to find and select install.exe on the disc.
Macintosh: Open the Britannica Disc icon on your Desktop and double-click install.
2. Introduction: Click Next to continue.
3. Readme: Review the Readme file, which contains notes about the program, troubleshooting tips, etc., and click Next to proceed. The file will be accessible later via the Britannica program folder.
4. Serial Number: Type the 16-digit serial number provided on the back of your disc jewel case. Click Next.
Note: The serial number may also be printed on the surface of the program disc itself.
5. License Agreement and Limited Warranty: You must agree to the terms of the License Agreement in order to proceed with the installation. Check the box marked ôI accept the terms of the License Agreementö and click Next to proceed.
6. Choose Install Folder: Accept the default location (fine for most purposes) by clicking Next. Or, click Chooseà if you wish to select a different location.
7. Choose Product Features: Choose one of the two Installation Types described above, then click Next:
8. Pre-Installation Summary: Verify that the information displayed is correct. Click Next.
9. Installation: Wait as Britannica files are installed.
10. QuickTime setup: QuickTime 7.0.4 is installed as part of the Britannica installation, if you do not have a more recent version on your computer already. Follow the prompts on your screen to install the application.
11. Finish: If you are prompted to restart your computer, select Yes and click Finish.
If the Readme checkbox is marked, the Readme file is displayed when the setup is finished. To print the Readme, open its File menu and choose Print; to close the Readme, open the File menu and choose Exit.
12. After Installing Britannica, please remove and safely store the Data Disc(s).
13. To start the Britannica program, double-click the Britannica icon on your Desktop (Windows) or in the Britannica 7.0 folder (Macintosh). To refer to a userÆs guide with more complete instructions, open the Help menu within the program.
Performance Issues when Virus Scanners is Running
If your system has a virus scanner running in the background, the performance of the Britannica program may be severely degraded. This is due to the 'Active Scan' feature of anti-virus attempting to read Britannica's compressed data files at the same time as the Britannica program itself. In most cases, disabling this feature will alleviate the performance issues. However, some customers may need to completely disable the virus scanner whenever the Britannica program is in use. For more information on this issue, please consult our Technical Support Web Site (http://support.britannica.com/).
Additional Troubleshooting Tips
Data Errors
With so much content, we've tried to make it perfect, but there still may remain errata in the data, both in display and in hyperlinks. There may be only a handful of errors in the entire encyclopedia, but these will be corrected.
