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Interactive software versions of children's books.
Windows - When I start the program my computer crashes
Resolution - try the Quickfix for Quicktime.
What is the current version of Multimedia Literature.
Windows Issues:
When I try to start the program I get a GPF caused by the program.
How do I choose which drive I would like to save my data on?
Mac Issues:
Multimedia Literature on a Mac tells me that I need to turn off my Modern Memory Manager.
How do I choose which drive I would like to save my data on?
Windows
386DX Processor
33Mhz and compatibles (486/33 or better)
8 MB RAM (minimum) - 16 for Windows 95
5 MB Hard Disk Space
Windows 3.1 or later
2X CD-ROM Drive
14" color monitor or larger displaying 256 colors
Sound Blaster Sound Card or 100% compatible
QuickTime 2.1 or later (included on CD-ROM)
Microphone (recommended)
Speakers
Mouse
Macintosh
Macintosh LCIII or better
5 MB available RAM
5 MB Hard Drive Space
System 7.1 or later
2x CD-ROM Drive
13" Color Monitor or larger displaying 256 colors
QuickTime 2.5 or later (included on CD-ROM)
Microphone (recommended)
Mouse
RECOMMENDED MACINTOSH SYSTEM SETTINGS
The MultiMedia Literature programs require the Modern Memory Manager
to be turned OFF. Please note that this option is not available with
OS 7.6 or higher. See the section in this document regarding the Modern
Memory Manager and this program for the workaround. It is also best
if Virtual Memory is off, and to set the CACHE to its minimum. These
can all be checked by clicking on the Apple on the top left corner,
choosing Control Panel, and finally MEMORY. If turning off the Modern
Memory Manager is NOT an option, then the user is probably using system
7.6 or higher.
Windows - Insert the CD then click yes when the program ask if you want to install. If you do not see this this then double click My Computer then double click the CD ROM drive and you will see this.
Macintosh - Insert the CD, double click the CD icon
then double click the install me first icon.
Issues and Solutions
Issue: When I try to start the program I get a GPF caused by the program.
Solution: Open up the CD from My Computer, open
up the folder labeled with a three digit number, and double click
on the file MLAUN.EXE or MLAUN.
Note: You can create a shortcut to the MLAUN.EXE file on your desktop,
but you must do it for each CD.
Issue: How do I choose which drive I would like to save my data on?
Solution: Start the program and press CTRL+T
buttons. Click on Setup…and then Save Student Data On…and then choose
your drive.
Issue: Multimedia Literature on a Mac tells me that I need to turn off my Modern Memory Manager.
Solution: MMLit version 1.2 on the Macintosh requires the MMM to be off. If you get the message, then go to the Apple icon on the top left, choose the control panel and go to memory. Turn OFF the modern memory manager.
However, if you are using OS 7.6 or higher on your Mac,
then you are unable to turn off the MMM. To work around the problem
open up the CD on your computer and look for a file called LAUNCH
### (where ### = a three digit number). Choose one of those files
and double click on it to run your program.
Issue: How do I choose which drive I would like to save my data on?
Solution: Start the program and press OpenApple+T buttons. Click on Setup…and then Save Student Data On…and then choose your drive.
Issue: What is the current version of MultiMedia Literature?
Solution: The current Windows version is 1.1. The current Macintosh version is 1.2.
QuickTime for Windows is very reliable. However in rare cases you can experience display problems or crashes when attempting to run QuickTime(r) movies or pictures. This is usually caused by older or poorly written system video drivers reporting incorrect video hardware configuration information. If this occurs you can almost always use the QuickTime(r) control panel to work around the problem:
1) Open the Windows Control Panel:
-In Windows 95, select Start...Settings...Control Panel. If you see
two QuickTime control panels, perform steps 2-4 on both of them.
-In Windows 3.1 double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main program
group.
2) Double-click the QuickTime control panel icon.
3) Click the More button, then click the Video tab at the top of the
window. The video page will appear.
4) Click Video Driver in the Draw Method box, then click Apply. Click
close to shut down the QuickTime control panel.
5) Restart Movie Player or the appropriate application to try again.
6) If the application still does not work, repeat steps 1-4, and choose
a slower draw method (listed in the Draw method box from fastest to
slowest).
If you still have display problems, make sure you have installed the latest video driver from your computer manufacturer.