SKI-CD is designed to be easy and FUN to use! This HELP INDEX is intended to provide you with a general feel and explain some of the unique features of the program. When using the program, use a single click of the mouse on any button or dialog box you encounter and double-click on any scroll box item.
|"Requirements To access sound, photographs, video, and text, you will need the following:
* IBM or compatible with 25 Mhz 486SX or higher microprocessor, 4MB of RAM, CD-ROM drive, and audio board
* 16 bit color video card
* MS-DOS« operating system version 3.1 or later
* Microsoft« WindowsÖ operating system version 3.1 or later
* Mouse
* Speakers or headphones
|"Setup Instructions Setup Instructions
* Insert the CD-ROM disc into your CD-ROM drive
* Execute Windows
* Select FILE from the Program Manager menu
* Type D:\SETUP.EXE (if your CD-ROM drive is any other letter, substitute the correct drive letter)
* Press [ENTER]
* Follow the prompts (your unique Entry Code No. is located on the back page of the booklet that came with the CD-ROM)
* When the setup program is finished, you will see the SKI-CD disc icon
* Double click on the icon using your mouse
[Note: If after repeated attempts to install SKI-CD you are unable to, please scroll down to the TROUBLESHOOTING section or call (303)293-3837.]
|"MAPS
The map of the United States is the first graphic you will see. From here you may select a Region by clicking on it, click on the Choose Ski Area drop down box or choose the Personal Preference Navigator, which is described below. From the Region Map, you may click on a specific state. The selected State Map will come up along with a list of ski areas. Double-clicking on the ski area name will take you there. [Note: Ski area names with small diamonds indicate that a greater level of information is available than those without diamonds.]
|"PERSONAL PREFERENCE NAVIGATOR
The Personal Preference Navigator button may be found on the U.S. Map, Region Maps, State Maps and under Options. A special feature of SKI-CD, it allows you to make selections on the screen and it will search for the ski areas that meet the criteria you have specified. From here, you can compare areas and explore a specific area in-depth. It is a quick and efficient way to find a new ski area to explore!
|"DIRECTORY Note: The following describes what you will find when you select a ski area that has in-depth information available (indicated by a diamond beside the name). Areas without a diamond will typically have complete statistical information only.
The Directory lists all available options to explore within a specific area. Each of the 11 topics is represented by a button with its name and representative graphic. Topics covered are: General Overview, Trail Info, Lodging, Food, Shopping, Skier Services, Other Services, Non-Skiing Activities, Special Events, How To Get There, Summer/Fall Activities. Each of these is discussed below.
|"**General Overview General Overview
Here we get a quick overview of the ski resort, see photographs and easily turn to other areas of interest, such as statistics, history and area map. The name of the ski area you are visiting will always appear on the page header, so you will always know where you are. At the end of every ski area description, you will find the complete mailing address and important telephone numbers to call for information and/or reservations. The Video controls allow you to step back/rewind, pause, play, and step forward/fast forward anytime you would like.
Direct Dial Button
Selecting this button allows you to directly dial the ski area to obtain more information or to make a reservation. You must have a fax modem installed in order to take advantage of this feature.
Map Button
If this button appears within the area you have selected, click on it to see a map of the area.
Stats Button
Provides a quick overview of the statistics of an area, such as, base elevation, summit height, vertical drop, number and type of lifts, etc. There will typically be more than one page of information, i.e., weather charts. The Video Controls allow you to go from one page to the other with ease.
Story Button
A few select areas will display this button. The History section provides a narrated story accompanied by either photographs or video. If you want to stop the narration and read the text, just use the Video Controls provided.
Directory Button
A quick way to return to the main Directory for the ski area you are in.
Down Arrow Button
Provides a pop-up list box displaying other options to explore from the Directory.
Back Arrow Button
Retraces your previous steps.
|"**Trail Info Trail Info
Clicking on the Trail Info Button immediately brings up the trail map for the area. In some cases there will be more than one map, i.e., back bowls, Nordic trails. The Video Controls allow you to go from one map to the other with ease.
Trails Button
Clicking on the Trails Button brings up the Trails Summary list by Name (sorted alphabetically), Rating (sorts in order of difficulty from easiest to most difficult), Type, Length, and Vertical. Please see the *Trail Rating and *Trail Type sections below for important information. You may sort the information by clicking on the title button.
*Trail Rating
As mentioned above, clicking on Rating will sort the trails in order of difficulty from easiest to most difficult. Easier corresponds to a green circle designation on a trail map, More Difficult corresponds to a blue square, Most Difficult corresponds to a black diamond, and Experts Only corresponds to a double black diamond designation. It is important to note that some areas use additional or different ratings to designate their trails; and you cannot compare trail ratings between areas but only within a given ski area.
*Trail Type
The following is the definition of each type of trail mentioned in this program. Groomed - Regularly groomed by the ski area, but does not signify a specific interval of time, i.e., nightly, so use caution. Ungroomed - Rarely if ever groomed by the ski area. Moguls - Bump runs that may or may not be groomed. Bowl - Wide open space which may or may not be groomed. Trees - Trail with trees interspersed, generally for the advanced skier.
Lifts Button
The Lifts Button located at the bottom of the Trails Summary page provides you with a list of lifts by Name, Type (Double Chair, Triple Chair, etc.), Ride Time, and Vertical (these numbers may be a rough estimate in feet). Ride Time is an estimate of the time it takes from the actual embarkation to the disembarkation under "ideal" conditions. Weather and other conditions affect the speed at which a lift may operate. Clicking on the title button allows you to sort: Name (alphabetically), Type (alphabetically), Ride Time (descending order) and Vertical (descending order).
Directory Button
A quick way to return to the main Directory for the ski area you are in.
Down Arrow Button
Provides a pop-up list box displaying other options to explore from the Directory.
Back Arrow Button
Retraces your previous steps.
|"**Lodging Lodging
The Lodging Button takes you to a summary listing of lodging properties by Name, Location and Telephone Number, Type, and Price. Prices are designated by dollar signs to provide a general guideline, since pricing varies depending on the season, etc. You may sort by clicking on the title button. If additional information on a property is available, it will have a diamond beside it. Simply, double click on the line to obtain additional information.
Direct Dial Button
Selecting this button allows you to directly dial a property to obtain more information or to make a reservation. You must have a fax modem installed in order to take advantage of this feature.
Show Info Button
Rather than double clicking on the name of the property for more information, you may highlight it and then click the Show Info Button.
Map Button
This button indicates that an area map or village map is available. In some cases, more than one map will appear. Use the Video controls to view them one at a time.
Directory Button
A quick way to return to the main Directory for the ski area you are in.
Down Arrow Button
Provides a pop-up list box displaying other options to explore from the Directory.
Back Arrow Button
Retraces your previous steps.
|"**Food Food
Interested in pasta after a full day of skiing the steeps? Selecting the Food Button will bring up a list of restaurants by Name and Telephone, Type, Price, and Location. Prices are designated by dollar signs to provide a general guideline. You may sort by clicking on the title button. If additional information on a restaurant is available, it will have a diamond beside it. Simply, double click on the line to obtain additional information.
Show Info Button
Rather than double clicking on the name of the restaurant for more information, you may highlight it and then click the Show Info Button.
Map Button
This button indicates that an area map or village map is available. In some cases, more than one map will appear. Use the Video controls to view them one at a time.
Directory Button
A quick way to return to the main Directory for the ski area you are in.
Down Arrow Button
Provides a pop-up list box displaying other options to explore from the Directory.
Back Arrow Button
Retraces your previous steps.
|"**Shopping Shopping
The Shopping Summary section provides a list of shops by Name, Type and Telephone number. If additional information on a shop is available, it will have a diamond beside it. Simply, double click on the line to obtain additional information.
Show Info Button
Rather than double clicking on the name of the shop for more information, you may highlight it and then click the Show Info Button.
Map Button
This button indicates that an area map or village map is available. In some cases, more than one map will appear. Use the Video controls to view them one at a time.
Directory Button
A quick way to return to the main Directory for the ski area you are in.
Down Arrow Button
Provides a pop-up list box displaying other options to explore from the Directory.
Back Arrow Button
Retraces your previous steps.
|"**Skier Services Skier Services
Skier Services consist of anything from ski rental shops to child care listed by Name, type of Skier Service and Telephone number. If additional information on a service is available, it will have a diamond beside it. Simply, double click on the line to obtain additional information.
Show Info Button
Rather than double clicking on the name of the service provider for more information, you may highlight it and then click the Show Info Button.
Map Button
This button indicates that an area map or village map is available. In some cases, more than one map will appear. Use the Video controls to view them one at a time.
Directory Button
A quick way to return to the main Directory for the ski area you are in.
Down Arrow Button
Provides a pop-up list box displaying other options to explore from the Directory.
Back Arrow Button
Retraces your previous steps.
|"**Other Services Other Services
Other Services include anything from banks and health care facilities to salons and veterinarians listed by Name, Service and Telephone number. If additional information on a service is available, it will have a diamond beside it. Simply, double click on the line to obtain additional information.
Show Info Button
Rather than double clicking on the name of the service provider for more information, you may highlight it and then click the Show Info Button.
Map Button
This button indicates that an area map or village map is available. In some cases, more than one map will appear. Use the Video controls to view them one at a time.
Directory Button
A quick way to return to the main Directory for the ski area you are in.
Down Arrow Button
Provides a pop-up list box displaying other options to explore from the Directory.
Back Arrow Button
Retraces your previous steps.
|"**Non-Skiing Activities Non-Skiing Activities
Activities for the non-skier are listed here by Name, Activity and Telephone number. If additional information on an activity is available, it will have a diamond beside it. Simply, double click on the line to obtain additional information.
Show Info Button
Rather than double clicking on the name of the activity for more information, you may highlight it and then click the Show Info Button.
Map Button
This button indicates that an area map or village map is available. In some cases, more than one map will appear. Use the Video controls to view them one at a time.
Directory Button
A quick way to return to the main Directory for the ski area you are in.
Down Arrow Button
Provides a pop-up list box displaying other options to explore from the Directory.
Back Arrow Button
Retraces your previous steps.
|"**Special Events Special Events
The Special Events Button takes you to a comprehensive list by Event Date, Information Telephone and Special Event Name. You may sort by Event Date or Event Name by clicking on the title button. If additional information on a particular event is available, it will have a diamond beside it. Simply, double click on the line to obtain additional information.
Show Info Button
Rather than double clicking on the event for more information, you may highlight it and then click the Show Info Button.
Map Button
This button indicates that an area map or village map is available. In some cases, more than one map will appear. Use the Video controls to view them one at a time.
Directory Button
A quick way to return to the main Directory for the ski area you are in.
Down Arrow Button
Provides a pop-up list box displaying other options to explore from the Directory.
Back Arrow Button
Retraces your previous steps.
|"**How To Get There How To Get There
The first screen you will see provides you with four options for How To Get There information by: Air, Car Rental, Road, and Ground Transportation. A single click on any button below the accompanying graphic will take you to a summary list page. The following explains each area in greater detail:
Air
Provides a list by Airline, Telephone Number and Airport Served. The airport code is explained in the introductory paragraph above the list box. If additional information on a particular airline is available, it will have a diamond beside it. Simply, double click on the line to obtain additional information.
Car Rental
Car rental agencies are listed by name with their telephone number and the airport served. If additional information on a particular car rental company is available, it will have a diamond beside it. Simply, double click on the line to obtain additional information.
Road
Select an item from the the Travel From scroll box and press the Show Info button to display road directions and an accompanying map.
Ground Transportation
Ground Carrier Name, Telephone number and Type of Transportation are listed here. If additional information on a particular company providing ground transportation is available, it will have a diamond beside it. Simply, double click on the line to obtain additional information.
Directory Button
A quick way to return to the main Directory for the ski area you are in.
Down Arrow Button
Provides a pop-up list box displaying other options to explore from the Directory.
Back Arrow Button
Retraces your previous steps.
|"**Summer/Fall Activities Summer/Fall Activities
A description of activities available during the off-season and telephone numbers to obtain additional information are provided. The Video controls allow you to go through the photographs at your leisure.
Directory Button
A quick way to return to the main Directory for the ski area you are in.
Down Arrow Button
Provides a pop-up list box displaying other options to explore from the Directory.
Back Arrow Button
Retraces your previous steps.
|"MENU BAR
The Menu Bar is located at the top of the SKI-CD program window and contains the following commands: File, Find, GoTo, Options, About and Help (which is where you currently are). Many of the functions in the Menu Bar are standard Windows items, but SKI-CD also provides additional functionality. Each of the items listed under the commands are fully described below:
|"**File File
Download
Download text on an area to a laptop or notebook.
Exit
Exit SKIODYSSEY
|"**Find Find
Type in any word or string of words (fewer words will yield more matches) and the Finder will take you there for any of the following categories within a ski area. The program will search for the word or a portion of the word.
Trail
Lifts
Lodging
Food
Shopping
Skier Services
Other Services
Non-Skiing Activities
Special Events
Summer/Fall
|"**GoTo GoTo
Ski Areas in this State
Brings up a list of ski areas within the state you are currently in. Also provides you with the option to select Choose Ski Area which provides you with a listing all ski areas or specific regions.
List All Ski Areas
Takes you to an alphabetical list of all ski areas in the U.S., which may be sorted by name or state. Additionally, you may use the buttons at the right to quickly find a specific area. The Personal Preference Navigator may also be accessed from this screen.
Ski Packagers
Selecting Ski Packagers takes you to the summary page of tour operators listed by Name and Telephone, City and State. You may sort by selecting one of the title buttons.
Previous Screen
Works similarly to the Return Button and takes you to the previous pages.
|"**Options Personal Preference Navigator
A special feature of SKI-CD, it allows you to make selections on the screen and it will search for the ski areas that meet the criteria you have specified. From here, you can compare areas and explore a specific area in-depth. It is a quick and efficient way to find a new ski area to explore! Note: The Personal Preference Navigator button may also be found on the U.S. Map, Region Maps, and State Maps.
Sticky Notes
Use this as you would a yellow sticky notepad. The notes you make will remain until you delete them from your hard drive. You may printout the notes at any time.
|"**About
Photo Credits
If you see a particular photograph that you really like, find out who photographed it. Look under the ski area name and click the Show Info Button to get the information.
SKI-CD
Find out who is behind the development and production of SKI-CD.
|"**Help
Help Index
(Psst! You are looking at it.)
|"TROUBLESHOOTING
Color Shifts
If you are experiencing color shifts between screens, and you have a video card capable of displaying more than 256 colors (8-bit), change your Windows video driver to at least 15-bit.
Hour Glass appears to be stuck
If you double-click on a button, or a pop-up menu (where a single click would have done the job) the computer may be trying to execute the second click as a separate command which may not exist. (You may experience this when you try to select a state from the regional maps and you double-click rather that just use a single click.) Move the Hour Glass to Return Arrow Button and click on it once. This will take you back to the previous screen so that you can try again with one click. If for some reason this does not work, hold down the Ctrl, Atl and Del keys on your keyboard at the same time. Windows may then give you a message indicating that Toolbook has stopped responding. Press return to get back to the Windows Program Manager. (We suggest that you reboot Windows again at this point and then select SKI-CD icon again.)
Sound
If you are not getting any sound, check the following:
* Are your speakers plugged in?
* Is the volume turned up?
* Is your sound card active?
Video
You may have too many other programs open or not enough memory. Close out programs you do not need and restart SKI-CD. If the problem persists, reboot Windows and restart SKI-CD, since RAM may be fragmented.
If the problem persists, you may have a version of the Multimedia Player which is incompatible with SKI-CD. You may want to download the Multimedia Player on the CD-ROM to your computer.
