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Welcome to Sidekick 95 Deluxe
=============================
README File
This file contains important information and helpful
details about Sidekick 95 Deluxe. Please read this
file carefully.
NOTE: You should also be sure to read the separate
README files for Sidekick 95 and Dashboard 95. To read
the Sidekick 95 readme file, open the Start Menu,
Programs, Sidekick 95 Deluxe, and choose the SKREADME
item. To read the Dashboard 95 readme, open the Start
Menu, Programs, Dashboard 95, and choose the README
item.
Contents
========
1. Information about Deluxe
2. Troubleshooting Multimedia Problems
1. Information about Deluxe
===========================
Colour
------
For best results, be sure your system uses the video
driver called High Colour (16-bit). If you need to
change video drivers, right click-on your Desktop and
choose Properties. Select the Settings tab and choose
the High Colour (16-bit) option from the Colour
Palette drop-down menu.
Dell S3 video
-------------
On Dell computers equipped with the S3 video card in
16-bit colour, some screen flicker occurs. If this is
a problem, try a different colour palette. Select the
Settings tab and choose a different palette from the
Colour Palette drop-down menu.
CD-ROM drive performance
------------------------
To obtain good performance with the videos, the
Windows 95 CD-ROM properties must be set correctly. To
reach the CD-ROM properties dialog box, right-click My
Computer and choose Properties. Click the Performance
tab, and then click the File System button. Click the
CD-ROM tab. Be sure the "Supplemental cache size" is
set to Large. Then check that the "Optimise access
pattern for" setting is correct for your CD-ROM drive;
click the down-arrow and choose the appropriate drive
type from the list (the Deluxe videos require at least
a double-speed drive).
8-Mb computers
--------------
If your computer has 8 Mb of memory, you may
experience some slow response or uneven movement
during the videos. The reason is that Windows 95 takes
over essentially all of the 8 Mb of memory, leaving
none available for smoothing the video playback
process through buffering. The solution is to add more
memory to your computer.
Shared CD-ROM drives
--------------------
You may need to disable sharing of your CD-ROM drive
to run the Deluxe shell.
Using the Electronic Documentation
----------------------------------
To read the electronic documentation by clicking it in
the Sidekick 95 Deluxe menu, you must install the
version of Adobe Acrobat included with Deluxe (version
2.1). If you have an earlier version of Acrobat on
your system, you may see an error message when you try
to open the electronic documentation from Sidekick. If
you see this message, run the Deluxe shell, and choose
the option to install the electronic documentation in
the Sidekick Extras panel.
2. Troubleshooting Multimedia Problems
======================================
NOTE: QuickTime for Windows installs a file named Read
Me which you will find in your QuickTime for Windows
program group. Refer to this file, and the information
below, if you have any questions or problems with
video in the multimedia presentations. To read this
file, click Start, Programs, QuickTime for Windows,
and choose Read Me. Note, however, that some of the
information in this file may not apply to Windows 95.
Audio Problems
==============
There's no sound, or the sound plays too quietly.
-------------------------------------------------
Your speaker volume setting may be too low. Click the
speaker icon in your Windows 95 System Tray to see the
Volume Control. Drag the slider up or down as needed
to adjust the volume. You may also need to adjust the
volume controls on your computer's speakers.
Make sure your sound card is installed properly.
The sound is distorted.
-----------------------
Your speaker batteries may be low, or your speakers
may be set to a volume level that is too high. Click
the speaker icon in your Windows 95 System Tray to see
the Volume Control. Drag the slider up or down as
needed to adjust the volume. Adjust the volume
controls on your computer's speakers as needed. Try
experimenting with different volume, treble, or bass
levels to correct the distortion.
Make sure your sound card is installed properly. If
your sound card software has level settings for
multiple sound sources, be sure to turn down all
channels except the one controlling the CD volume.
The sound is not synchronised with the video.
---------------------------------------------
The movie's data rate may be too high for your
machine. Your system may need a faster CD-ROM drive,
hard drive controller card, video card, or CPU to
handle the video data rate.
Video Problems
==============
You may not have enough memory or other system
resources available. Close all other applications and
try the video again. Refer to the QuickTime for
Windows Read Me file, found in the QuickTime for
Windows program group.
Other Problems
==============
Your computer does not acknowledge the presence of the
CD-ROM drive.
------------------------------------------------------
Make sure that the CD-ROM drive is plugged in, turned
on, and properly connected to your computer. If
necessary, open the Control Panel and use Add New
Hardware to have Windows 95 recognise the CD-ROM
drive.
You receive out-of-memory errors.
---------------------------------
You may not have the required 8 MB of RAM (Random
Access Memory) to run Sidekick Deluxe. Close as many
other applications as you can to free up memory.
Restarting Windows also may free up some memory.
Other Vendors' Drivers
======================
Sidekick 95 Deluxe depends on many different drivers
from many different vendors. Older versions of drivers
may cause unexpected results. Make sure you have the
latest versions of drivers for your audio and video
cards to ensure that Sidekick 95 Deluxe functions
properly. If you experience problems that appear to be
driver-related, contact the driver manufacturer and
obtain the latest version of that manufacturer's
drivers.
(This information is provided for your convenience.
Starfish Software is not responsible for its
accuracy.)
Sound Cards
===========
Ad Lib Multimedia 418-656-8742
Crystal Clear WaveTable
Cardinal Technologies 717-293-3000
Digital Sound Pro 16
Media Magic 800-627-8654
DSP 16 Plus
Turtle Beach 800-645-5640
MultiSound, MultiSound Monterey
Roland 213-685-5141 x770
RAP-10, Sound Canvas
Diamond Computer 408-736-2000
SonicSound
Creative Labs 800-998-5227
Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster 16, Sound Blaster AWE32
Ensoniq 215-647-3930
SoundScape
Orchid Technology 800-767-2443
Sound Wave
Video Cards
ATI Technologies, Inc. 905-882-3600
Graphics Pro Turbo, etc.
Diamond Computer 408-736-2000
Viper, Viper Pro
Matrox Graphics, Inc. 514-685-2630
MGA Impression, Ultima, Ultima Plus 2000
Miro Computer Products 415-855-0940
Crystal 32S
Number Nine Computer Products 617-674-0009
#9GXE64
STB Systems, Inc. 214-234-8750
Pegasus VL
SuperMac/Radius 408-541-6100
Spectrum 24, Thunder 24
Dell Computer 800-624-9896
Quadtel S3 series
ow, if you have any questions or problems with video
in the multimedia presentations.