------------------------------------------------------------- Persia Information Second edition - September 1997 ------------------------------------------------------------- This document contains information about Persia, including an introduction to Persia along with some tips for getting the most of the package, and other useful information. Topics discussed in this document include: * Introduction and the idea behind Persia * System requirements * Useful tips * Trouble shooting * Comments and suggestions * Disclaimer Introduction and the idea behind Persia --------------------------------------- Persia is a multimedia title containing information about Persia (The ancient name for Iran). This package uses an excellent user interface to access to video clips, music clips and pictures explaining the past and the present of Persia. The main idea behind Persia is providing an easy and descriptive way to take a trip to Persia without spending too much time and money, and without difficulties. The trip can be for exploring the unknown beauties of a foreign country for non-Persian users, or a trip to the home country, to renew the nice memories of the past, for the Persian user living abroad. Although Persia was designed to be an entertainment multimedia title, it contains descriptive information about the sights, sounds and habits of Persia and Persian people, and may be used as an informative reference about Persia. System requirements ------------------- The minimum requirements for running Persia are: * 386 SX processor (or above) * VGA graphics card set up for 256 colors (or above) * MS Windows 3.1 (or 3.11 or Windows 95) * CD Drive * Mouse or any other pointing device For better performance, the following specifications are recommended: * 16 bit sound card (or above) and speakers * PCI or local bus graphic card * 4x CD Drive (or above) * Video For Windows video driver software Useful tips ----------- The user-friendly interface of Persia is designed to have the proper interaction with the user. However there are tips to help you control the program in a better way. * To find a certain item in the list, type the first letter of the item title. The selection bar will move to the first item in the list beginning with the typed letter. * By using the 'Select by type' and 'Select by subject' buttons the desired item can be found easier. * Use the "Persia self running demo" icon in the Program Manager, and lean back to enjoy the automatic show. Pictures, music clips and video clips will be displayed in the full screen mode in a random order. * For a demonstration in a sequential order (instead of the default random order) run Persia with the /DEMO=SEQ command line parameter. * You may change the autoplay delay using the "ctrl+gray plus" and "ctrl+gray minus" keys, from 2 seconds to 60 seconds. The default delay is 4 seconds. * To reduce the loading time, PERSIA.EXE can be copied from the CD to the hard drive. As the data for pictures, sounds and videos can not be copied to the hard drive, the following command format can be used to run the program on hard drive: []PERSIA : * Sound effects can be disabled by running the setup program again, and selecting the proper setting, when prompted for sound effects. This will not affect the introduction music played on the program logo. Clicking on the logo, will stop the introduction music and the main screen will be displayed. Trouble shooting ---------------- If you encounter a problem listed below, follow the instructions for each case. If your problem is not mentioned here or the problem is not solved after performing the instructions, contact your local dealer. The music clips videos sounds are not played. Instructions: * Make sure the signal and power cords of the speaker are connected properly and the speaker amplifier is switched on. * Run the Media Player in the Accessories program group. * Try to play one of the sample .WAV files from your Windows directory. * If the sound is not played install the sound driver using the "Drivers" tool in the Control Panel, or follow the installation instructions of your sound card. Screen colors seem to be incorrect or colors flicker when loading pictures. Instructions: * Install the latest version of your graphic card's driver software. * Try to switch to a 64K or 16M color mode. * If you still have a problem, try to install the Super VGA driver software instead of your present driver. You get the message: "Invalid path to farsi.fon. Please check the path to the program's system directory." Instructions: * Make sure the Persia CD is in your CD-ROM drive. * Make sure the command line parameter for Persia contains a valid CD drive name. You get the message: "Please change to 256 color mode or more, and run this program again." Instructions: * Use Windows setup to change your video display mode to 256 colors or better. Comments and suggestions ------------------------ If you have any comments or suggestions about the package contact the Persia development team by e-mail at c32group@Emirates.net.ae or send fax to : 32Group Computer Div. Fax: (+9714) 25 77 57 Disclaimer ---------- The software and the information in this package are sold or licensed "As is". Should the program prove defective following its purchase, the buyer (and not 32Group int'l, its distributor, or its dealer) assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this software. Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this package was complete and accurate at the time of production. However, the information is subject to change. Therefore the buyer is responsible for all subsequent results of using the information in this package. Further, 32Group int'l reserves the right to revise the package and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of 32Group int'l to notify any person of such revision or changes. The information in the package has been collected by 32Group staff, agents and subcontractors. The information collected by 32Group personnel are properties of 32Group. The information collected by agents and subcontractors are from sources claiming and confirming the ownership of the information.