Jungle animals are
disappearing and a world-famous scientist has suddenly vanished. Rain
forest creatures fear that an ancient monster may have returned. Trek
into the depths of the jungle with the ClueFinders to solve the mystery!
Learn reading, math, science, geography and more as you search for clues
in this spellbinding adventure.
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MATH --
Add the monetary value of these coins to help the monkey open the
chest. |
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LANGUAGE ARTS --
Identify antonyms, synonyms, nouns and verbs to
build a bridge over the abyss. |
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SCIENCE
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Help
Santiago and Joni analyze skeletal structures of animals and solve
puzzles. |
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GEOGRAPHY --
Identify states, major cities, and more. Build
map-reading skills. |
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PROBLEM
SOLVING --
Watch out for the spider sisters. They’re
hungry for matching shapes and colors. |
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READING --
Build reading comprehension as you place
sentences in the correct order. |
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256
Colors Required |
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1. Click Start, choose Settings and
then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Display icon. 3. In
the new window, click the Settings tab. 4. Click the drop-down menu
under Colors (Windows(r) 98) or Color Palette (Windows(r) 95)and
choose 256 Colors. 5. Click Apply. 6. Choose Yes if asked, "Do you
want to restart the computer?" 7. Run Clue Finders(tm) 3rd Grade
Adventures and the issue should be resolved. |
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Auto-Installation Does
Not Begin |
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Follow the steps below to complete a
manual installation of the program. 1. Verify that the proper CD is
inserted into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click Start and select Run. The
Run dialog box will open. 3. Type X:\SETUP.EXE in the Open: field.
(Replace the X with the letter that identifies your CD-ROM drive.)
4. Click OK. The installation of the program should begin. 5. Follow
the prompts to complete the installation. |
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Basic
Troubleshooting |
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Basic Troubleshooting 1. Make sure
the customer's machine meets or exceeds the program's minimum system
requirements. 2. Ensure that the Color Depth and Resolution are
configured to match the display settings stated in the Minimum
System Requirements. Do NOT set the resolution to 640x480 on a
Windows 98 machine. 800x600 is acceptable for most of our programs,
though it may not produce a full screen for the program. 3. Close
TSRs. Use Ctrl+Alt+Delete to open Task Manager and close all
applications except Explorer and Systray in ALL Windows platforms
except Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, and Macintosh OS. In Windows 98
or Windows 98SE use MSCONFIG in the Run line and deselect all the
items in the startup folder (Do NOT use MSCONFIG on a Compaq
computer). In Mac OS configure the system to use minimum extensions.
4. After closing TSRs, uninstall and reinstall, this ensures a CLEAN
INSTALL of the software. 5. Check the model, manufacturer, and
properties of the CD-ROM drive. Configure the CD-ROM drive to Sync
Data Transfer and set the Read Ahead Optimization to No Read-ahead.
Also, ensure that the File System line under the Performance tab in
System Properties says 32bit, and does not say Some drives are using
MS-DOS compatibility mode. |
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CD Is
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By completing the procedures that
follow, the CD-Read issue may be resolved. Begin with item one and
proceed through the list. 1. Verify that the correct CD is being
used when prompted to insert the disc. 2. Clean the CD. Place a
small amount of nonabrasive, liquid soap on the shiny side of the
disc. Using your fingertips and warm water, gently rub the soap on
the disc in a circular motion. Rinse the disc thoroughly and dry it
using a clean, soft T-shirt or lint-free towel. Do not use paper
towels or tissue paper. 3. Change the Read Ahead setting in the
following manner: a. Return to the desktop and right click on the My
Computer icon. b. Select Properties from the menu that appears and
click on the Performance tab in the Systems Properties window. c.
Click the File System button and click the CD-ROM tab. d. Locate
Optimize Access Pattern For:. e. Click the arrow to the right of the
information field and select the No Read Ahead option. f. Restart
Windows(r). 4. Verify that the computer is utilizing a 32-bit file
system. In the Systems Properties window (found in Step 3 above),
click the Performance tab. Verify that the File System reads 32-bit.
(If it reads anything else, contact the computer manufacturer for
installation of the proper CD-ROM or hard drive drivers.) 5. Verify
that the most current version of the driver for the CD-ROM drive is
being used. Contact the computer manufacturer for additional
information. 6. Try to use a different disc in the CD-ROM drive to
see if it can be read. 7. If possible, insert the CD that is not
being recognized into the CD-ROM drive of another computer to see if
the issue remains. |
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Default
Program Paths |
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Setup Path: D:\Setup.exe (Where D
represents the letter of your CD-ROM drive) Hard Drive Location:
C:\Program Files\The Learning Company\ClueFinders 3rd Grade
Adventures Start Menu Location: Programs/The Learning Company/ClueFinders
3rd Grade QuickTime(r): n/a DirectX(r): 7.0
D:\Install\Dx7\Dx70eng.exe |
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Freezes at
Rings of Fire (RipTide(tm) Sound) |
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The drivers installed with this card
may not be Microsoft(r) DirectX(r) certified. Contact the sound card
or your computer manufacturer for DirectX(r) certified drivers. Once
the DirectX(r) certified drivers are installed, Clue Finders(tm)
should no longer freeze at the Rings of Fire. |
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General Protection
Fault in DMSS64S.DRV |
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1. Download the latest video drivers
from the Diamond Multimedia(tm) Web site. 2. Before installing the
new drivers see the Read Me file. If you are not comfortable with
changing these drivers, please consult your user's manual or
computer manufacturer for assistance. NOTE: Ensure that you are
downloading the Windows(r) 3.1/3.11 drivers. |
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Insufficient Memory to Run/Launch-Macintosh(r) |
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The Clue Finders(tm) 3rd Grade
Adventures 2.1 CD-ROM provides two icons for running the program.
The two icons are labeled Cluefinder's 3rd Grade and 3rd Grade
Adventures. The first icon lists a preferred memory size of 1000K
and the second lists a preferred size of 7000K. If you are receiving
the Insufficient Memory message, try to use the Cluefinder's 3rd
Grade icon to run the program. If you still receive the Insufficient
Memory message, you may need to configure your Virtual Memory
setting to increase available memory for your Macintosh(r) computer.
NOTE: If you are not comfortable with making system changes, please
consult your user manual or the manufacturer of your computer for
further assistance. Configuring Virtual Memory to Increase Available
Memory 1. Click the Apple, and choose Control Panel. Select Memory.
2. Set Virtual Memory on. 3. Restart the computer by choosing
Special and then select Restart. 4. Run Clue Finders(tm) 3rd Grade
Adventures again. If the message appears again, repeat steps 1 & 2
and raise the size of the Virtual Memory. See your Macintosh(r)
documentation or contact the manufacturer for further assistance. |
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Invalid Page Fault
3RDADV.EXE |
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To Delete the Program: 1.
Double-click My Computer. 2. Double-click the hard drive icon that
you installed Clue Finders(tm) 3rd Grade Adventures (typically drive
C:). 3. Double-click the TLCWIN folder. 4. Click once on the 3RDADV
folder so that it is highlighted. 5. Press the Delete key on the
keyboard to remove the program. 6. Click Yes when asked if you want
to send the program to the recycle bin. 7. Reinstall Clue Finders(tm)
3rd Grade Adventures per instructions included in the manual. NOTE:
Playing the game for shorter periods of time by exiting and then
restarting the program will prevent this issue from occurring. |
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Mouse
Pointer Freezes |
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To Update DirectX(r) Drivers:
Contact your sound/video card manufacturer to insure that you have
the most current drivers installed. Once you have DirectX(r)
certified drivers installed, Clue Finders(tm) should function
correctly. |
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Not enough disk space |
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Cluefinder or Reader Rabbit titles, the message "Not enough
disk space" appears. I have more than enough space. (This
typically occurs when attempting to install the program to a
hard drive that is larger than 2 GB.) |
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Follow
the procedure below to install the program.
1. Place the Program CD into the CD-ROM drive. Allow time for the
CD-ROM drive to start up. If auto-install begins, skip to Step 5.
(If auto-run does not begin, continue with the next step.)
2. Click Start and select Run. The Run dialog box will appear.
3. Type D:\Setup.exe in the Open: field and click OK. (If the CD-ROM
drive containing the CD is represented by a different letter,
replace D with that letter.)
4. Click Yes to install the program.
5. When the Welcome dialog box appears, click Next. The Software
License Agreement will appear.
6. Click Yes, if you agree to the terms of the agreement.
7. **HERE IS THE IMPORTANT STEP** : At the Choose Destination
Location, PRESS AND HOLD DOWN the CTRL key and click Next with the
your mouse. The Select Program Folder dialog box will appear. (This
by-passes the disk check)
9. Release the CTRL key and follow the on-screen prompts to continue
installing the program. |
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Mac |
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Platform: |
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OS 7.1 |
| CPU: |
PowerPC 180 MHz |
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22 MB |
| RAM: |
16 MB |
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CD-ROM: |
4x |
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Monitor: |
256
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Win |
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Platform: |
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Win
95/98 |
| CPU: |
Pentium® 60 MHz+ |
| Hard
Disk: |
22 MB |
| RAM: |
16 MB |
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CD-ROM: |
4x |
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Monitor: |
256
color SVGA |
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Sound Card: |
Win
compatible |
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DirectX 7 |
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