Math Ace (Grand Prix Edition)/Math Ace Grand P.iso/README.DOC

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                Math Ace« Grand Prix CD Windows - Read Me File

              PLEASE READ THIS, EVEN IF YOU HATE READING README FILES!


Welcome, and thank you for purchasing Math Ace« Grand Prix!

This document contains last-minute information regarding the program and
helpful troubleshooting tips.  If you have a printer connected to your
computer, you may find it convenient to print this file for quick
reference. To do this, refer to your Windows manual for information on
how to use the Print Manager.


See your User Guide to learn how to play the game.


Getting Started:

Make sure that you have a Windows MCI-compatible sound card, with
speakers.

The display mode should be set to 256 colors at a resolution of at least
640 x 480 pixels.  For more information on changing the display mode,
consult your Windows documentation.

Quit all other programs (except Windows itself) before installing or
running Math Ace Grand Prix.  Turn off all screen savers before running
Math Ace Grand Prix.

Installing Math Ace Grand Prix:

1. Make sure you are in Windows.
2. Insert Math Ace Grand Prix Disk #1 into your CD-ROM drive.
3. Select "Run" from the Program Manager File Menu.
4. Enter d:install (where d is the drive letter of your CD-ROM
     drive) and then click when you see "OK."
5. Follow the Install instructions on the screen.


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Improving Program Speed:

You can ensure the most efficient performance of the program by
following these recommendations:

   *  Don't run other applications while running Math Ace Grand Prix.

   *  Turn off Background Printing.

   *  Close all other programs, TSRs and turn off any networking
      software before starting Math Ace Grand Prix.


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Troubleshooting Tips:

If you don't hear background music, then you may need to change the
"MIDI Mapper" settings.  Quit Math Ace Grand Prix and double click on the
"Main" icon in the Windows Program Manager.  Double click on the
"Control Panel" icon, and then double click the "MIDI Mapper" icon.   Now
click on the arrow to the right of the "Name" field (in "Show Setups" mode),
and a list of MIDI Maps will appear for you to try.  These different maps
will vary with the sound card you have installed, but generally a map of
type "EXT FM" will work with Math Ace Grand Prix. You may need to try out
other settings as well.
If you hear Music but no drums, and the music sounds funny, go to the
MIDI Mapper as described above but click on the "EDIT" button.  Change the
DEST CHANNEL (second column) tenth row down (next to SOURCE CHANNEL 10)
from 10 to 16.    Click the "OK" button and then the the "CLOSE" button.

If you get a message that Math Ace Grand Prix CD is not properly installed
it usally means that you have changed the configuration of your computer.
Try running the install program again.

If you get a message that says "Unable to load Math Ace font" this
is probably because your system does not have current Windows video
drivers.  If your machine uses the driver 256_1280.drv from 07-93 this
is too old.  This driver should have a date of at least 03-15-94.
Updated drivers can be obtained from Gateway 2000 technical support
or online from their BBS.  Packard Bell also has updated drivers
available.  The phone numbers for these companies as well as others
are in the list of companies near the end of this file.

To install a new driver, you will need to exit Windows, make a backup
of your original 256_1280.drv file which is located in your Windows
system directory, then copy the new driver to your Windows system
directory.  You should now be able to play Math Ace Grand Prix.

There are also known conflicts with older versions of the Dell video
drivers.  If your system uses Dell video drivers, you can get the
latest versions from the Dell BBS.  See the list below for the phone
number of the BBS.



You should have the latest version of your video card's Windows driver.
If you are unsure, use the following table to contact your Video Card
manufacturer or contact your computer vendor.

Manufacturer        BBS          Tech Support       Main #
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Ahead Systems         [phone]    [phone]        [phone]
ATI Technologies     [phone]    [phone]        [phone]
Boca Research         [phone]    [phone]        [phone]
Dell             [phone]    [phone]        [phone]
Diamond          [phone]    [phone]        [phone]
Gateway 2000         [phone]    [phone]
Headlands         n/a        [phone]        [phone]
Hercules         [phone]    [phone]        [phone]
National Design      [phone]    [phone]        [phone]
Orchid Technology    [phone]    [phone]        [phone]
Packard Bell         n/a        [phone]
Trident Microsystems [phone]    [phone]        [phone]
Tseng Labs         [phone]    [phone]        [phone]
Video 7          n/a        [phone]        [phone]
WD Paradise         [phone]    [phone]        [phone]


If you are experiencing problems, Please call our Technical Support
Department at [phone] between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm Pacific Time
Monday through Friday and between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm Pacific Time Saturday.


Copyright 1995 Sanctuary Woods Multimedia and its licensors.