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Welcome to the PC User CD Disclaimer About
our CD-ROM System
requirements Installation Installing
software on the CD Before using the CD please read the Terms of Use. The PC User CD-ROMs run entirely from a Web browser. You do not have to be on the Internet to use a Web browser and therefore view the contents of the CD and install the CD's software. If you already have a browser installed, you can view the CD by launching your browser and opening the file DEFAULT.HTM from the root of the CD. If you don't have a browser installed, you can install Internet Explorer from the /online/msoft directory, or Netscape Communicator from the /online/netscape directory. Wherever possible, hotlinks are provided that allow you to install or run the software directly from the browser interface -- if you are using a recent version of Microsoft Internet Explorer (unfortunately, Netscape Navigator currently does not allow this). You can also go to PC User Online or one of the many other Web sites hyperlinked on the CD for the latest information (if you have an Internet connection, of course). The PC User CD-ROM will run on any computer that reads DOS discs and has a CD-ROM drive. However, to
run the PC User CD comfortably you need at least a 486DX2/66
with 8M of RAM, a double-speed CD reader, video running at 640 by
480 or 800 by 600 resolution at least at 256 colours (16-bit or
24-bit colour is recommended), and running Windows 98, NT, 2000,
Me or XP as well. The Web pages on PC User CDs are best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or later, and have also been tested with Netscape Navigator 3.0. Best viewing is with a Java-enabled browser (which all of the above are), but it will still function perfectly well if your browser is not Java capable. However, we cannot guarantee that it will retain its intended look in any other browser. Individual programs and demos included on the disc have their own system requirements, and these may be higher than those specified above. Windows 95/98/NT users You can then navigate our Web pages by clicking on our menus and many other highlighted words and graphics. Whenever your mouse cursor turns into a pointing finger, you can click on that item to go to a relevant page, either on our CD or, where you see a full Internet address, on the Net (if you have Internet access, of course). If you come across a file you would like to try while browsing the different parts of the CD, then follow these instructions: If the file has the extension EXE, all you have to do is run the file. Some of the EXE files MUST be run directly from the CD for the installation to work. If it is a ZIP file, you will need a copy of WinZip to extract the program files. You can install WinZip from the CD. Just go to the Utilities section and scroll down to WinZip. The WinZip program is a self-extracting file. Once you have installed WinZip, you can open any ZIP file and unzip it. The unzipped program will usually have a setup or install file. Run the setup file and you'll be in business. What to do when things go wrong We've done our best to minimise the possibility of problems with this CD. Nonetheless, any time you have software, computers and the Internet in the same sentence there are bound to be problems of some sort. Unfortunately, CDs are are a physical product, and a small percentage suffer from mishandling in transit, and occasionally there are mishaps in production. If you ever find that one our cover disks is faulty, you can rest assured that we will do everything possible to diagnose the problem and get a replacement to you as soon as possible. You should regularly back up any important files on your system, and virus check all software before installing it. We take every precaution to ensure that only virus-free and uncorrupted files appear on the CD, but you can never be too careful. Before installing any software, follow this checklist: Virus check: Virus check your system and any software to be installed. Keep your virus checker up to date. Read the documentation: Read all README files and associated documentation. Backups: Back up important files before installing software, and approach all prerelease software cautiously. Licences: Carefully read and abide by any licence agreements, copyright notices or restrictions on usage. Research: If possible, visit the developer's Web site to find out more about the product. Problems with Internet connections Please contact your Internet service provider for help with Internet connections. Tech support, broken discs, etc What we can help you with Third-party software Damaged discs Contact information E-mail: pcusercd@acp.com.au Please include full details about your system and any error messages you have encountered while running our disc. © Australian Consolidated Press 2003. All rights reserved. |