Welcome to the world of Little Ark Interactive. You and your child are about to experience a fun and fantastic learning environment where characters and objects come alive and bring a whole new dimension to learning about the Bible.
Installation Instructions for Macintosh® and Windows®
Macintosh or Power Macintosh®
To play The Story of Creation, simply insert the CD-ROM disc into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the icon labeled “Creation” to begin playing.
Windows 3.1x
To Install
Begin at the Windows Program Manager to install the program. Place the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Choose “Run” under the “File” menu. Type D:\SETUP.EXE in the line labeled Command Line. (If your CD-ROM drive uses a letter other than D, substitute that letter for D.) Click OK to begin the installation. Follow the on screen instructions to install The Story of Creation.
To Play
A program group titled Little Ark Interactive will be created in the Windows Program Manager and will contain an icon labeled “Creation.” Double click this icon to begin playing.
Windows® 95 - Autoplay Instructions
To Install
Start at the Windows 95 desktop to install the program. Place the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The The Story of Creation Startup window will appear. Click on the Install button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
To Play
After successfully installing the program, click the Run button at the Startup window to start the program. The Startup window will appear each time the CD is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. If you prefer to not see this screen and automatically launch The Story of Creation, click on the check box at the bottom of the Startup window marked “Show window next time you insert the CD” so that the check mark is removed. The next time the CD is inserted The Story of Creation will automatically launch. (Note: This autoplay feature is not available if The Story of Creation Startup window does not automatically appear the first time the CD is inserted.)
Windows 95 - Manual Instructions
To Install
If the Little Ark Interactive Startup window does not appear automatically on screen, you can install the program manually by starting at the Windows 95 desktop. Click on the Start button on the task bar and choose Run. Type D:\SETUP.EXE in the line labeled Open. (If your CD-ROM drive uses a letter other than D, substitute that letter for D.) Click OK to begin the installation. Follow the on screen instructions to install The Story of Creation.
To Play
After successfully installing the program, begin at the Windows 95 desktop. Click on the Start button and select Programs, and then Little Ark Interactive. Click the “Creation” menu item to begin playing.
Select a Mode
READ The story
When you make this selection, your cursor will disappear as you see the book unfold page by page. Your cursor will only reappear when you return to the main selection screen after the book is finished. You can also use the space bar on your keyboard to exit the book. Use the right or left arrow key on your keyboard to skip ahead or see an earlier page in the book. You can switch to “Explore the Story” mode by pressing “P” on your keyboard.
EXPLORE the Story
When you click on this button, you’ll be able to start exploring each page after its introduction. Use the mouse to select different items you would like to see come to life on the screen. There are many hidden buttons on every page, so be sure to search carefully before turning each page. For example, be sure to click on all areas of the page even when there are not objects present. You can switch to “Read The Story” mode while reading the book by pressing “R” on your keyboard.
Options
Clicking on this button takes you to the options page where you can go directly to any page in the book in interactive ("Explore the Story") mode. You cannot jump into the story in passive ("Read The Story") mode. To go directly to a page, click the forward and backward arrows until you see the page number you want. Then click "OK" to go to that page. To see a preview of upcoming Little Ark Interactive products, click on the "Preview" button.
Turning Pages
To turn pages, click the arrows pointing right or left, located in the lower right and left corners of the screen, or press the right or left arrow on your keyboard. To return to the main selection screen, click on the page number at the bottom of each screen, or press the space bar.
Shortcuts
In either mode of play, you can press the command-M combination to display or hide the menu bar, which will be hidden when play begins.
To go directly to the Options Page from anywhere in the book use
the command-B combination.
Press the space bar from anywhere in the story to go directly to the main selection screen.
You can use the command and the up or down arrow to adjust your computer’s
volume level.
Press “R” for “ Read The Story” and “P” for “Explore the Story” on your keyboard to change from one mode to the other.
Press command-Q combination from anywhere in the story to quit.
Memory
Little Ark Interactive products are designed to use 4.5MB of memory in your Macintosh.
You may not have that much memory available because of Control Panels or Extensions that are enabled. In order to play, you may need to disable some Control Panels or Extensions and restart your computer to regain the memory needed.
Screen Savers
If your computer has a software screen saver enabled it might interrupt Little Ark Interactive products, especially during the “Read The Story” mode. Be sure to disable your screen saver software while using this Living Book to avoid its interruption.
Virtual Memory
Be sure to turn off virtual memory, close other windows and turn off file sharing to allow Little Ark Interactive products to perform at their intended level. Little Ark Interactive products are 32-bit clean.
Launcher and At Ease Users
Launcher and At Ease (both products by Apple) are designed to provide
a simplified interface for you and your child. If Launcher or At Ease
programs are enabled when you try to use Little Ark Interactive products, they may cause
performance or sound problems. We recommend that you turn off Launcher or At Ease before using Little Ark Interactive products. It is possible to stop Launcher and At Ease from automatically starting up each time you start your computer by dragging them out of the folder “StartUp Items” in your system folder. Please see your Macintosh manuals for more details.
Windows Technical Notes
Please see the Troubleshooting Guide supplied with this product for more detailed technical information.
Video Boards
Some accelerated video boards with special device drivers or boards made by specific manufacturers cause sporadic problems with Little Ark Interactive products. We suggest you use the 640 x 480 x 256 color device driver designed for your video board. See your Windows manual or the Trouble Shooting Guide supplied with this product for information on changing video drivers and other tips.
Little Ark Interactive Limited 90-Day Warranty
Little Ark Interactive guarantees for a period of ninety (90) days following the original retail purchase of this copy of The Story of Creation that the program is free from substantial errors or defects that will materially interfere with the operation of the program as described in the enclosed user documentation. This policy applies to the initial purchaser only. If you believe you have found any error or defect in the program during the warranty period, call Little Ark Interactive Technical Support Department at 415/382-7818 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday. Little Ark Interactive technical personnel will attempt to help you correct or avoid the problem. If any error or defect cannot be corrected or reasonably avoided, Little Ark Interactive will inform you how to obtain a corrected program disc (or, at Little Ark Interactive’s option, may authorize a refund of your purchase price). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have additional rights which vary from state to state.
Disc Replacement Policy
If any disc supplied with this product fails within ninety (90) days of purchase for any reason other than accident or misuse, please return the defective disc together with a dated proof of purchase to Little Ark Interactive, c/o Software-Direct®, P.O. Box 6144, Novato, CA 94948-6144, for a free replacement. This policy applies to the original purchaser only.
Little Ark Interactive will replace program discs damaged for any reason, whether during or after the ninety (90) day free replacement period, for a minimal fee. For more information, please contact Little Ark Interactive Customer Service at 415/382-7818. This policy will be followed as long as the program is still manufactured by Little Ark Interactive.
Limitations on Warranty
Unauthorized representations: Little Ark Interactive warrants only that the program will perform as described in the user documentation. No other advertising, description or representation, whether made by a Little Ark Interactive dealer, distributor, agent or employee, shall be binding upon Little Ark Interactive or shall change the terms of this warranty.
Implied warranties limited: Except as stated above, Little Ark Interactive makes no other warranty, express or implied, regarding this product. Little Ark Interactive disclaims any warranty that the software is fit for a particular purpose, and any implied warranty of merchantability shall be limited to the ninety (90) day duration of this limited express warranty and is otherwise expressly and specifically disclaimed. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
No consequential damages: Little Ark Interactive shall not be liable for special, incidental, consequential or other damages, even if Little Ark Interactive is advised of or aware of the possibility of such damages. This means that Little Ark Interactive shall not be responsible or liable for lost profits or revenues, or for damages or costs incurred as a result of loss of time, data or use of the software, or from any other cause except the actual cost of the product. In no event shall Little Ark Interactive’s liability exceed the purchase price of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
You are entitled to use this product for your own use, but may not sell or transfer reproductions of the software or manual to other parties in any way, nor rent or lease the product to others without the prior written permission of Little Ark Interactive. You may use one copy of the product on a single terminal connected to a single computer. You may not network the product or otherwise use it on more than one computer or computer terminal at the same time.
For technical support, on this or any other Little Ark Interactive product, call 415/382-7818.
Demo versions of other Little Ark Interactive products are included on this CD-ROM disc.
To order more Little Ark Interactive products call: (415)382-4721.
CREDITS:
Red Rubber Ball
Executive in Charge of Production Ira Miskin
Executive Producer Beth Goodwin
Producer Donnie Kanter
Chief Operating Officer Robert Harlin
Technical Director Blaine Cone
Art Director Jeff Zwartjes
Assets Manager Kerri McIntire
Writer Ruth Tiller
Lead Graphic Tech Dan Harkins
Ink and Paint Brad Buttram
Clean Up/ Graphic Tech Doug Thompson
Graphic Tech Andrew Gan
Clean Up Artist/ Animator Andre Brown
Animator/ Graphic Tech Kenneth Lee
Animator Rick Jackson
Illustrator Joe Peery
Marketing and Public Relations Michael Polydoroff
Finance and Administration Tiffany Parker, Jody Pelletier
Red Rubber Ball
Religious Advisory Board
Rabbi Lou Feldstein Dr. Ron Cram
Gary Wingo, Pastor Dana Schroeder
Diane Dougherty
Cel Animation by
J. Dyer Animation
Animation Director Jack Dyer
Producer Ilene Dyer
Animators Victor Beitzel, Les Harper, Jan Willadsen, Joe Peery, Matt Jenkins
Original Composition and Sound Design by
Marc Aramian Music
Sound Design Melinda Hall, Marc Aramian
Musicians Marc Aramian, Cheryl Rogers, Sonny Lallerstedt
Narration Diana Diagarmo
Additional Vocals Cheryl Rogers Marc Aramian
Sonny Lallerstedt Marsha Crenshaw
Donnie Kanter Mike Dyche
Clay Croaker Rose Aramian
Mason Aramian Lucas Aramian
Melinda Hall David Hall
Nathan Cherof Cassie Cherof
Little Ark Interactive
Creative Director Mark Schlichting
Senior Project Director Bridget Erdmann
Producer Ron Seawright
Associate Producer Philo Northrup
Computer Graphic Technicians
Manager: Rob Bell
Lead Graphic Tech: Robert Hoffman
Graphic Tech: Barabara Beaumont
Programmers Glenn Axworthy
Dave Lucas
Jeff Mossberg
Ed Rose
Quality Assurance Testing
Management: Kirk Roulston and Rodrigo Silveira
Lead Tech: David Jensen
Testers: Jason Feldhaus
Marketing and Public Relations Susan Lee-Merrow
Kristin Cooper
Kim Dempster Les Lifter
Daniela Jerve Heath Ames
Chris Jones Cynthia Leonard
Carrie Scott Kelley Wharton
Marketing Consultants Deb Krause, Michele Gottlieb
