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Welcome to Aviator
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Aviator is a multimedia application designed to help you learn about
airplanes and aviation. Aviator offers an easy-to-use interface and
uses photos, videos, sound effects, and music to make learning
exciting and fun. Please read this file completely so that you can
get the most out of Aviator.
256-Color Video Modes
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Most computer systems shipped over the past few years are able to
display 256 colors. However, many systems are configured at the
factory for a 16-color mode. Aviator uses 256-color photos and videos.
Although Aviator can run in 16-color video modes, you should set
up your system to display 256 colors. Refer to your system manuals
for instructions on setting the video modes for your computer system.
Memory and Multimedia
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Multimedia applications place a heavy burden on your computer system.
When running Aviator, we suggest that you close all other applications.
In addition, you should set up virtual memory on your computer. With
virtual memory, your computer can use space from your hard drive
as RAM. If you get memory errors while running Aviator, make sure that
you have enough virtual memory set up on your computer. Please refer
to your system manual for instructions on setting up virtual memory.
Sound and Image Quality
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Every Macintosh system is unique is some way. Therefore, Aviator will look and
sound different on every computer. The playback quality of Aviator
on your system depends on a number of factors including your system's
CPU, monitor, CD-ROM, video capability, RAM and so forth. Aviator was
designed for quality playback on almost any Mac II computer.
Tips on Using Aviator
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1) Multimedia applications consume the majority of your computer's
resources. Close all other applications before running Aviator.
2) Set up virtual memory on your computer. Refer to your system
manual for instructions on doing this.
3) Aviator should be enjoyable. Sit back and relax. Since multimedia
applications use a lot of data (and CD-ROM drives are pretty slow),
it may take several seconds for the system to respond after you
click on a button. Once you click a button, wait a few seconds
for the system to respond to your input.
4) Don't double-click buttons. A single click is all that is
required. Double-clicking will result in unpredictable behavior.
5) Take a few minutes to review the manual and become familiar
with the major sections of Aviator.
6) Above all - have fun.
Aviator Installation Instructions
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The Macintosh version of Aviator is really two applications: Aviator and Aviator
Videos. Aviator is the main application. Aviator Videos is a collection of 25
video clips. There is no need to install any software on your hard drive. You can
run the applications directly from the Aviator CD-ROM. If you need to install or
update QuickTime on your system, follow the directions outlined below.
Starting the Macintosh Version of Aviator
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1) Insert the Aviator CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2) Double-click the Aviator CD-ROM icon.
3) From the Aviator CD-ROM Folder, double-click the Aviator icon.
4) Aviator will start.
Starting the Macintosh Version of Aviator Videos
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1) Insert the Aviator CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2) Double-click the Aviator CD-ROM icon.
3) From the Aviator CD-ROM Folder, double-click the Aviator Videos icon.
4) Aviator Videos will start.
Installing/Updating the QuickTime Extension
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1) Insert the Aviator CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2) Drag the QuickTime extension to your System Folder.
3) The QuickTime extension should be copied to the Extension Folder inside
the System Folder. Restart your computer.
Changes to the Aviator Manual
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The Aviator Videos section has been changed. When you select a video
from the Aviator Videos menu, you are no longer taken to a separate
video page. Instead, the video is displayed in the center of the screen.
The Aviator Videos menu is visible in the background while the video
is played.
Tips on Aviator Videos for the Macintosh
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When you select a video from the Aviator Videos menu, the video is
displayed in the center of the screen. The video window contains a control
bar along the bottom that allows you to play the video. When playing the
Aviator Videos, we suggest you use the following procedure to minimize
the possibility of running short on memory (some systems will lock-up
when a QuickTime movie is played and there is not enough memory available).
1) Select the video that you want to see by clicking the line in the scrolling
text field that describes the video. The video window will be displayed in the
center of the screen.
2) Use the control bar at the bottom of the video to play the video. You may
play the video as many times as you like. However, it is a good idea to play
the video only once or twice before closing the video window.
3) Close the video window by clicking on the square in the upper-left corner
of the video window.
4) Select the next video and follow steps 2 through 4.