| In five fascinating
activities students build early science skills and practice important
scientific processes. Students also expand their science vocabulary as
they learn about plants, animals, seasons, and weather. Special features
include graphical and spoken instructions, questions, and feedback,
which allow students to work independently and enhance comprehension,
and a Field Notebook from which students can print creations and pages.
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256 Colors Required |
| Sammy's Science House®
was designed to run in 256 Colors. The program may not display
correctly if an alternate setting is used. The remainder of this
technical note describes how to check and change the display
setting. |
Complete the steps
below to change the display settings. Complete the procedure for the
operating system in use.
Changing to 256 Colors (Windows® 95/98/Me)
- Close all programs and windows and return to
the desktop.
- Right-click a blank area on the desktop and
left-click Properties from the menu that appears. The Display
Properties will open.
- In the Display Properties window, click the
Settings tab.
- Click the drop-down menu under Colors (Windows®
98/Me) or Color Palette (Windows® 95) and choose 256 Colors.
- Click Apply.
- Choose "Yes" if asked, "Do you want to restart
the computer?"
- Launch and use the program.
Changing to 256 Colors (Windows® XP)
The Program Compatibility Wizard provides step-by-step instructions
for use. This program will require the video settings to be changed.
To run the Program Compatibility Wizard, complete the steps below.
NOTE: Windows® XP allows different options for viewing
graphical interface. The following procedure assumes that the
default Windows® XP view settings are used, rather than the Classic
Start Menu View.
- Close programs, return to the desktop, and
click Start on the Windows® taskbar.
- Click All Programs, choose Accessories and
select Program Compatibility Wizard. The icon appears as a
question mark (?). The Program Compatibility Wizard Welcome window
will open.
- Click Next.
- Click the "I want to choose from a list of
programs" radio button. A list of programs will appear.
- Select the program that is to run in a
Compatibility Mode.
- Click Next. A window presenting the different
Windows® Compatibility Modes will open.
- Click the radio button next to the desired
Compatibility Mode and click Next. The window that appears allows
for the selection of 256 Colors and/or 640 X 480 Pixel Screen
Resolution.
NOTE: These display settings are not available options in
Windows® XP. They are only available when running a program in
Program Compatibility Mode. The only reason to choose either of
these settings is if you are experiencing difficulty installing or
running an older application designed to run in MS-DOS®, Windows®
3.1 or Windows® 95. If all options remain unchecked, then the
current Colors and Screen Resolution settings will not be altered.
By default, Windows® XP uses visual themes that may change the
appearance or behavior of other programs, especially those games
or educational programs that include intensive graphics and
animation. To prevent the visual themes from affecting these
programs, check Disable Visual Themes.
- Click Next. A window showing the heading "Test
Your Compatibility Settings" will appear. In addition, the
settings that you selected will appear.
- Verify that the settings are correct.
NOTE: If the settings are not correct, click the Back
button to return to the previous screen (or screens) and make the
necessary changes.
- With the correct settings selected and showing
in the "Test Your Compatibility Settings" window, click Next. A
screen showing the following question will open: "Did the program
work correctly?" In addition, the program selected in Step 5
(above) will launch.
- Run the program to test the settings.
- After testing the settings, minimize (or close)
the program to return to the Program Compatibility Wizard.
NOTE: After the program is minimized (or closed), the
window with the "Did the program work correctly?" question will
reappear. The "Yes. Set this program to always use these
compatibility settings" will be selected.
- If the program functioned properly using the
compatibility mode that was selected in Step 7 (above), click
Next. The Program Compatibility Data window will open.
NOTE: If the program did not function correctly, click "No,
try different compatibility settings" and complete the Wizard.
After completing the wizard, try the program again.
- In the window that opens, select Yes or No and
click Next. The Completing the Program Compatibility Wizard window
will appear.
- Click Finish to close the window.
- Launch (if necessary) and use the program.
NOTE: If you have
questions regarding the Program Compatibility Wizard or Windows® XP
(or both), contact Microsoft®, or go to
http://www.microsoft.com for additional information. |
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CD Is Not
Recognized |
| After inserting the CD
into the CD-ROM drive when prompted, the CD is not recognized. Any
number of the following conditions may cause this issue: wrong CD is
used, CD needs cleaned, CD-ROM drive settings require changes, or
the CD-ROM driver is corrupted, outdated, or the wrong one. |
By completing the
procedures that follow, the CD-Read issue may be resolved. Begin
with item one and proceed through the list.
- Verify that the correct CD is being used when
prompted to insert the CD.
- Clean the CD. Place a small amount of
nonabrasive, liquid soap on the shiny side of the CD. Using your
fingertips and warm water, gently rub the soap on the CD in a
circular motion. Rinse the CD thoroughly and dry it using a clean,
soft T-shirt or lint-free towel. Do not use paper towels or tissue
paper.
- Change the Read Ahead setting in the following
manner:
- Return to the desktop and right click on the
My Computer icon.
- Select Properties from the menu that appears
and click on the Performance tab in the Systems Properties
window.
- Click the File System button and click the
CD-ROM tab.
- Locate Optimize Access Pattern For:.
- Click the arrow to the right of the
information field and select the No Read Ahead option.
- Restart Windows®.
- 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.)
- Verify that the most current version of the
driver for the CD-ROM drive is being used. Contact the computer
manufacturer for additional information.
- Try to use a different disc in the CD-ROM drive
to see if it can be read.
- If possible, insert the CD that is not
recognized into the CD-ROM drive of another computer to see if the
issue remains.
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Exception 10H in Module
Crew.exe |
| While running Samy's
Science House®, the error message "CREW caused an exception 10h in
module CREW.EXE" appears. An outdated or corrupted printer driver
can cause this issue. Deleting the temp files or updating the
printer driver or both should resolve the issue. Consult the
remainder of this note for additional information. |
The procedures below
identify the steps required to delete the temp files and to collect
printer driver information.
- At the desktop, click Start, select Shut Down
and click Restart the Computer.
- After the computer restarts, click Start,
select Programs and click Windows® Explorer.
- In the Explorer window that opens, double-click
the C letter drive, double-click the Windows® directory and
double-click the Temp directory to open it. (The words
Exploring-Temp should appear at the top of the window.)
- Click the first file listed in the Temp
directory, click Edit in the menu bar and click Select All. (All
files in the C:\Windows\Temp\ directory will be highlighted.)
- Press the DELETE key on the keyboard.
- Click Yes when prompted, "Are you sure that you
want to send X number of items to the Recycle Bin?" (The letter X
represents the actual number of items in the Temp directory.) If a
message appears indicating that a particular file cannot be
deleted and that access is denied, click OK to continue.
- Press the DELETE key on the keyboard and delete
as many files as possible until no more can be deleted. (The
number of files in the C:\Windows\Temp\ directory should be
significantly reduced.)
- Close all windows and return to the desktop.
- Click Start, select Settings and click
Printers. The Printers dialog window will open.
- In the Printers dialog window, click once on
the printer icon that represents the printer in use. (The icon
should become highlighted.)
- Click File in the menu bar, select Properties
and click the Details tab. (If a version number is presented
regarding the printer driver, record this number.)
NOTE: If no version number is presented, it is recommended
to update the printer driver to be sure that the most current
driver is installed.
- If a version number is found, compare the
listed version number to the newest available driver for that
model printer. (Driver update information can be found at the
printer manufacturer's Web site.)
- If the listed version number is lower than the
newest driver, contact the printer manufacturer for instructions
on updating the driver.
NOTE: It is recommended that the original printer driver be
uninstalled before installing the updated driver obtained from the
manufacturer.
- If the listed version is equal to the newest
driver, install a suitable emulation driver. For help identifying
and installing a suitable emulation, contact the printer
manufacturer.
- Launch and use the program.
NOTE: For some
printer models, it may be necessary to switch back to the original
printer when using a desired application in order to gain full
functionality of the printer. |
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Choppy Video or Black Display |
| The video for Sammy's
Science House® may be choppy or black if the color settings are
incorrect for the program. A video hardware acceleration setting, an
incorrect color setting or an outdated or corrupt video card driver
can cause this issue. Changing the settings or updating the video
driver or both will help to resolve the issue. |
Complete the steps
below to change the display settings and lower the hardware
acceleration if needed. Complete the procedure for the operating
system in use.
Changing to 256 Colors (Windows® 95/98/Me)
- Close all programs and windows and return to
the desktop.
- Right-click a blank area on the desktop and
left-click Properties from the menu that appears. The Display
Properties will open.
- In the Display Properties window, click the
Settings tab.
- Click the drop-down menu under Colors (Windows®
98/Me) or Color Palette (Windows® 95) and choose 256 Colors.
- Click Apply.
- Choose "Yes" if asked, "Do you want to restart
the computer?"
- Launch and use the program.
NOTE: If the issue
remains, continue with Lowering the Graphics
Hardware Acceleration.
Changing to 256 Colors (Windows® XP)
The Program Compatibility Wizard provides step-by-step instructions
for use. This program will require the video settings to be changed.
To run the Program Compatibility Wizard, complete the steps below.
NOTE: Windows® XP allows different options for viewing
graphical interface. The following procedure assumes that the
default Windows® XP view settings are used, rather than the Classic
Start Menu View.
- Close programs, return to the desktop, and
click Start on the Windows® taskbar.
- Click All Programs, choose Accessories and
select Program Compatibility Wizard. The icon appears as a
question mark (?). The Program Compatibility Wizard Welcome window
will open.
- Click Next.
- Click the "I want to choose from a list of
programs" radio button. A list of programs will appear.
- Select the program that is to run in a
Compatibility Mode.
- Click Next. A window presenting the different
Windows® Compatibility Modes will open.
- Click the radio button next to the desired
Compatibility Mode and click Next. The window that appears allows
for the selection of 256 Colors and/or 640 X 480 Pixel Screen
Resolution.
NOTE: These display settings are not available options in
Windows® XP. They are only available when running a program in
Program Compatibility Mode. The only reason to choose either of
these settings is if you are experiencing difficulty installing or
running an older application designed to run in MS-DOS®, Windows®
3.1 or Windows® 95. If all options remain unchecked, then the
current Colors and Screen Resolution settings will not be altered.
By default, Windows® XP uses visual themes that may change the
appearance or behavior of other programs, especially those games
or educational programs that include intensive graphics and
animation. To prevent the visual themes from affecting these
programs, check Disable Visual Themes.
- Click Next. A window showing the heading "Test
Your Compatibility Settings" will appear. In addition, the
settings that you selected will appear.
- Verify that the settings are correct.
NOTE: If the settings are not correct, click the Back
button to return to the previous screen (or screens) and make the
necessary changes.
- With the correct settings selected and showing
in the "Test Your Compatibility Settings" window, click Next. A
screen showing the following question will open: "Did the program
work correctly?" In addition, the program selected in Step 5
(above) will launch.
- Run the program to test the settings.
- After testing the settings, minimize (or close)
the program to return to the Program Compatibility Wizard.
NOTE: After the program is minimized (or closed), the
window with the "Did the program work correctly?" question will
reappear. The "Yes. Set this program to always use these
compatibility settings" will be selected.
- If the program functioned properly using the
compatibility mode that was selected in Step 7 (above), click
Next. The Program Compatibility Data window will open.
NOTE: If the program did not function correctly, click "No,
try different compatibility settings" and complete the Wizard.
After completing the wizard, try the program again.
- In the window that opens, select Yes or No and
click Next. The Completing the Program Compatibility Wizard window
will appear.
- Click Finish to close the window.
- Launch (if necessary) and use the program.
NOTE: If you have
questions regarding the Program Compatibility Wizard or Windows® XP
(or both), contact Microsoft®, or go to
http://www.microsoft.com for additional information.
Lower the Graphics
Hardware Acceleration
- Close all programs and return to the desktop.
- Right-click a blank area on the desktop and
left-click Properties from the menu that appears. The Display
Properties will open.
- Click the Settings tab.
- Click the Advanced button.
- For Windows® 95/98/Me, click the Performance
tab.
For Windows® XP, click the Troubleshoot tab. A
window will open with the display adapter type identified on the
title bar.
- Click the Graphics button.
- Locate the Hardware Acceleration adjustment
bar. (It will show the words None and Full at each end.)
- Record the current setting.
- Using the mouse, move the hardware acceleration
needle to the left until the word Basic appears in the sentence
immediately under the setting needle.
NOTE: Do not select the NONE setting which is the setting
to the far left.
- Click OK.
- Click Close.
- Click Yes when prompted to restart the
computer.
- When the system restarts, launch and use the
program.
NOTE: If the issue
continues after completing all steps above, downloading and
installing an updated version of the video driver will help to
resolve this issue. Contact the system administrator or computer
manufacturer for information that describes this procedure. |
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Run Sammy's
Science House® without the CD |
| The following
instructions explain how to copy the Sammy's Science House® program
to the hard drive of a computer running Windows® 95. Copying the
program to the hard drive will allow it to run without the CD in the
CD-ROM drive. Consult the information below to copy the program to
the hard drive. |
Complete the following
steps.
NOTE: Copying this CD-ROM program onto the hard drive will
require between 18 MB and 100 MB of hard drive space, depending on
the program.
- Install the program as detailed in the
instructions in the User’s Guide.
- Once the installation is complete, leave the CD
in the drive and proceed with the following.
- Double-click the My Computer icon on the
desktop.
- Right-click the CD-ROM drive and select Open.
- Double-click the folder icon with a name
similar or related to the name of the product.
- Click Edit and click Select All.
- Press and hold the CTRL key and click the Demo,
Dearpar and Parents folders. This will deselect these icons and
leave all of the other icons highlighted.
NOTE: If the folders cannot be located, skip this step.
- Click File and click Properties. Next to the
Size label should be a number followed by MB. This is the amount
of hard drive space required to install the program.
- Click OK.
- From the top menu bar, click Edit and click
Copy.
- Close all windows and return to the desktop.
- Double-click the My Computer icon.
- Double-click the hard drive (usually the C:
drive).
- Double-click Program Files.
- Double-click the Edmark folder icon.
- Double-click the folder with the name of the
program to be copied.
- From the menu bar, click Edit and click Paste.
The files from the CD will now be copied to the hard drive.
- If prompted to overwrite or replace any files,
answer “Yes to All.”
NOTE: Due to the large amount of data being transferred,
this process may take several minutes. Once the process is
complete, the copying window will disappear. Wait until this
window disappears before proceeding to the next step.
- Once the copy procedure is complete, click Edit
and click Select All.
- From the menu bar, click File and click
Properties.
- Click the box next to “Read-only” so that it
does not contain a check mark.
- Click OK.
- Close all open windows by clicking the X in the
upper-right corner.
- Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive and launch
the program. The prompt to insert the CD should no longer appear.
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Sound Is Choppy or No Sound |
| While running Sammy's
Science House®, the sound is choppy or does not play at all.
Deactivated sound within the program, muted sound within Windows® or
a sound hardware acceleration setting can cause this issue. The
procedures that follow describe troubleshooting these areas. |
Complete the steps
below as needed.
Adjust the Sound Level within Sammy's Science House®
- Start Sammy's Science House®.
- Press and hold the CTRL and ALT keys on the
keyboard and press the A key once. The Adult Section window will
appear.
NOTE: The Adult Section will not open if the program is in
the middle of a command, such as asking for a name or asking to
save a file. Complete any commands and try again.
- Drag the Sound Volume slider bar to adjust the
volume level for the program.
- Exit the Adult Options and try the program
again.
Check for Muted Sound in Windows®
NOTE: If a yellow speaker icon appears in the lower right
corner of the screen near the clock, skip to Step 7.
- Double-click the My Computer icon.
- Double-click the Control Panel.
- Double-click MultiMedia.
- Click the Audio tab and click once to place a
check in the white box beside Show volume control on the taskbar.
- Click Apply and click OK.
- Close the window by clicking the X in the
upper-right corner.
- Double-click the yellow speaker icon by the
clock. This will open the sound controls.
- Check to see if Master Out, Wav Balance or CD
Balance are muted or if the volume level is all the way to the
bottom.
- Remove the mute check marks (if applicable) and
adjust the volume as desired.
- Close this window by clicking the X in the
upper-right corner.
- Launch and try the program again.
Decrease the Sound Hardware Acceleration
- Click Start.
- Click Settings.
- Click the Control Panel.
- Double-click the Multimedia icon. The
Multimedia Properties window will appear.
- Click the box next to Use Preferred Devices
Only so that a check mark appears.
- Click the Advanced Properties button (located
in the Playback area).
- Click the Performance tab.
- Position the mouse pointer over the Hardware
Acceleration slider bar.
- Press and hold the left mouse button over the
Hardware Acceleration slider bar and move the slider one notch to
the left.
- Click OK.
- Click OK again to close the Multimedia
Properties window.
- Close the Control Panel.
- Try the program again.
NOTE: If the issue
continues after completing all steps above, downloading and
installing an updated version of the sound driver will help resolve
this issue. Contact the system administrator or computer
manufacturer for more information on this procedure. |
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Computer Locks Up
While Using Program |
| When attempting to run
an Edmark® program on your system, the computer locks up and must be
restarted. An incompatibility with the WaveSynth component of the
Creative Labs AWE32 sound card can cause this issue. Disabling the
WaveSynth component should allow the program to function properly.
The procedure below describes the process. |
To disable WaveSynth
in the Creative Labs AWE32, follow the steps listed below.
NOTE: The WaveSynth component must be re-enable to run
programs that are enhanced by the component.
- Double-click the My Computer icon.
- Double-click the Control Panel icon.
- Double-click the System icon and click the
Device Manager tab.
- Click the plus [+] sign next to Sound, Video
and Game Controllers. Listed here are the several different sound
devices installed on the computer.
- Double-click the Creative WaveSynth or
WaveSynthG device. The properties of the selected device will
display.
- Place a check in the box next to Disable this
device and click OK.
- Restart the computer to complete the process.
- After the computer restarts, launch and use the
program. The issue should be resolved.
NOTE: Remember to
enable the WaveSynth component after using the Edmark® program to
run other programs that are enhanced by the component. |
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Deleting Names from
the Login Screen |
| After using the
program, you want to delete names from the login screen. Deleting
the user's folder and editing an .INI file created by the program
will delete names from the login screen. The following tutorial
describes this process. |
Complete the procedure
below to delete a name.
Remove a Name from the Login Screen
- Close any open windows or programs and return
to the desktop.
- Navigate to the location where this product is
installed. To navigate to the default location, complete these
steps:
- Double-click the My Computer icon.
- Double-click the C:\ drive.
- Double-click the Program Files folder.
- Double-click the Edmark folder.
- Double-click the folder that shows a name
that is similar to or the same as the program you are using. The
folder will open.
- This folder contains one file with an .INI
extension. Double-click on this .INI file. The file will open in
Notepad.
- Locate the line for the student to be deleted.
NOTE: The line will appear similar to
Student=kids\Kid001 (where the word Student represents an
actual user name).
- Write down the number at the end of the line.
- Delete the line for the student that is to be
removed.
- Click File and choose Exit (or Close, depending
on which program title you have).
- Click Yes when prompted to save the changes.
The program folder will reappear.
- Double-click the Kids folder.
- Right-click the folder matching the number
written down in Step 5 (above) and choose Delete from the menu
that appears. If prompted to move the folder to the Recycle Bin,
click Yes.
- Close any open windows and return to the
desktop.
- Launch the program. The student should no
longer be on the list.
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Sound Breaks Up or
Skips (Macintosh®) |
| While using Sammy's
Science House®, the sound breaks up, is choppy or skips. Using
virtual memory or the Connectix® memory utility RAM Doubler™ can
cause this issue. Disabling virtual memory will help to prevent this
performance issue. In some instances, it will be necessary to
disable RAM Doubler™ to prevent a reoccurrence of this issue.
While virtual memory may allow opening
large programs and manipulating large data files, initiating virtual
memory can adversely affect the performance of sound playback in
multimedia programs. |
Complete the following
steps to disable virtual memory.
Disable Virtual Memory
- At the Desktop, click the Apple menu at the
top-left corner of the menu bar and select Control Panels.
- Double-click the Memory control panel device.
- Click Off to disable Virtual Memory.
- Close all open windows.
- Choose Restart under the Special menu to
Restart the Macintosh®.
Disable RAM Doubler™
- At the Desktop, click the Apple menu (top-left
of the menu bar) and select Control Panels.
- Double-click the Extensions Manager control
panel.
- Locate the RAM Doubler™ extension and uncheck
the box to its left.
- Close all open windows.
- Choose Restart under the Special menu to
Restart the Macintosh®.
- Launch and use the program. The sound should
play as designed.
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Adult
Options Section |
| The Adult Options
Dialog window is available in most Edmark® applications. This
section allows configuring various settings and preferences in the
program. This technical note describes how to access the Adult
Options section. |
To access the Adult
Options dialog window, complete these steps:
- Launch the program.
- Press and hold the CTRL and ALT keys on the
keyboard. (For Macintosh®, press and hold the Apple (Command) and
Option keys.)
- With the keys pressed, press and release the A
key.
- Release all keys. The Adult Options dialog
window will open.
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Mouse Pointer Enlarged
and Moving |
| After launching
Sammy's Science House®, an enlarged mouse pointer moves from point
to point by itself. This issue occurs when Single-Switch Input is
activated. (The Single-Switch Input feature allows access to the
program by individuals with limited motor skills.) This option can
be turned on or off in the Adult Options area of the program.
Consult the remainder of this note for instructions that describe
how to turn the Single Switch Input option off. |
To turn Scanning or
Single-Switch Input on or off, follow these steps:
- Launch the program.
- Open the Adult Options section in the following
manner:
 | Macintosh®:
Press and hold the Command (Apple) and Option keys and press the
A key. |
 | Windows®: Press
and hold the CTRL and ALT keys and press the A key. |
- Release all keys. The Adult Options window will
appear.
- Select the Off button next to Single-Switch
Input to turn the option off.
- Press OK to accept the changes and return to
the program.
- Continue to use the program.
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Printing
Troubleshooting (Macintosh®) |
| When
attempting to print using an Edmark® program, the print output is
unsatisfactory. Most printing issues that occur with Edmark®
programs can be solved by either turning off Background Printing or
by changing certain print option configuration settings within the
program. This document explains how to correct either situation. |
Complete
the steps below as needed to help resolve the printing issue.
Turn Off Background Printing
NOTE: Background Printing is an option to allow continued use
of the computer while the printer finishes printing a document.
Turning Background Printing off will disable this option, and the
computer will be busy until the printer finishes.
- At the Desktop, click the Apple menu in the
upper-left corner of the menu bar and select Chooser.
- Move the mouse pointer over the printer icon in
the left pane of the Chooser and click once to select it.
- Turn Background Printing off by clicking the
Off radio button in the right pane of the Chooser.
Change Print Options within an Edmark® Program
- Start the Edmark® program.
- Press and hold the Command (Apple) and Option
keys to enter the Adult Options Section.
- With the two keys pressed, press and release
the A key. The Adult Options window will open.
- Release all keys.
- Adjust the print options (color, gray scale or
outline) as needed.
- Try to print again.
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Installing
Sammy's Science House® in Windows® XP |
| The following
technical note describes how to install Sammy's Science House® in
Windows® XP. |
Installing in
Windows® XP
NOTE: Users must have Administrator Privileges to Windows® XP
when installing or running Sammy's Science House®.
- After logging in to Windows®, insert the
Sammy's Science House® install CD into the CD-ROM drive.
NOTE: If the installation does not begin, complete these
steps to continue:
- Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.
- Click the Control Panel icon. The Control
Panel window will open and the Pick a Category menu will appear.
(If the menu does not appear, then it is likely that the Windows
Classic View option is active. To change views, click Switch to
Category View.)
- Click the Add or Remove Programs icon. (This
icon appears as CD-ROM in front of an open box.) The Add or
Remove Programs window will open.
- Click the Add New Programs icon located on
the left side of the window.
- Click the CD (or Floppy) button. A window
will open entitled: "Install Program from the Floppy Disk or
CD-ROM." The following prompt will also appear: "Insert the
first installation disk or CD-ROM."
- Insert the disk into the appropriate drive
(if needed) and click Next. The Run Installation Program window
will open. Windows® XP will automatically locate the correct
installation file and disk drive. (The Browse button is used to
select a different drive and/or file during the installation if
desired.)
- Click Finish to begin the installation.
NOTE: If the system
is setup with multiple user accounts, a window may appear
entitled: "Install Programs as Other User." Some programs require
the user to have Administrative Privileges in order to run the
installation. If assistance is needed to manipulate user-account
settings, refer to the Windows® XP Help section, the system
administrator or contact technical support for the particular
computer. Successful installation of the program may not be
possible without Administrator Privileges. Click OK to close this
window.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to install the
program.
NOTE: If you
encounter problems and are unable to successfully install the
program, continue with Installing Programs Using the Program
Compatibility Wizard listed below.
Installing Sammy's Science House® Using the Program Compatibility
Wizard
Most programs designed for an earlier version of the Windows®
operating system will install and run properly on Windows® XP. In
some instances, however, when attempting to install such a program,
various issues can occur. The information and procedure presented in
this section will help you to install a program (designed for
earlier versions of Windows®) by using the Program Compatibility
Wizard.
NOTE: Windows® XP allows different options for viewing
graphical interface. The following procedure assumes that the
default Windows® XP view settings are used, rather than the Classic
Start Menu View.
- Uninstall the program using the Add or Remove
Programs Control Panel (Steps a-c under Installing in Windows®
XP).
- After removing the program, or if the program
does not show in the Add or Remove Programs Control Panel,
continue with the next step.
- Verify the Minimum System Requirements of the
program that is to be installed. (This information will be needed
as the procedure below is completed.)
- Close programs and return to the desktop.
- Insert the program (or installation) CD into
the CD-ROM drive.
NOTE: If a program installation screen appears prompting
you to install the program, click the selection (i.e., No, Cancel
or Exit the Installation, etc.) that will cancel the installation,
and return to the desktop.
- Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.
- Click All Programs, choose Accessories and
select Program Compatibility Wizard. The icon appears as a
question mark (?). The Program Compatibility Wizard Welcome window
will open.
- Click Next.
- Click the "I want to use the program in the
CD-ROM drive" radio button.
- Click Next. A window presenting the different
Windows® Compatibility Modes will open.
- Click the radio button next to the desired
Compatibility Mode and click Next. (Consult the Minimum System
Requirements of the program that is to be installed [Step 1] for
system information.) The window that appears allows for the
selection of 256 Colors and/or 640 X 480 Pixel Screen Resolution.
NOTE: These display settings are not available options in
Windows® XP. They are only available when running a program in
Program Compatibility Mode. The only reason to choose either of
these settings is if you are experiencing difficulty installing or
running an older application designed to run in MS-DOS®, Windows®
3.1 or Windows® 95. If all options remain unchecked, then the
current Colors and Screen Resolution settings will not be altered.
By default, Windows® XP uses visual themes that may change the
appearance or behavior of other programs, especially those games
or educational programs that include intensive graphics and
animation. To prevent the visual themes from affecting these
programs, check Disable Visual Themes.
- Click Next. A window showing the heading "Test
Your Compatibility Settings" will appear. In addition, the
settings that you selected will appear.
- Verify that the settings are correct.
NOTE: If the settings are not correct, click the Back
button to return to the previous screen (or screens) and make the
necessary changes.
- With the correct settings selected and showing
in the "Test Your Compatibility Settings" window, click Next. The
program installation will begin.
- Follow the prompts to install the program.
- After the installation is complete, close the
program to return to the Program Compatibility Wizard.
NOTE: After the program is closed, the window with the "Did
the program work correctly?" question will reappear. The "Yes. Set
this program to always use these compatibility settings" will be
selected.
- If the program functioned properly using the
compatibility mode that was selected in Step 11 (above), click
Next-the Program Compatibility Data window will open-and continue
with Step 18.
NOTE: If the program did not function correctly, uninstall
the program (using the Add or Remove Programs Control Panel: Step
1) and repeat the above procedure, choosing different
compatibility settings.
- In the window that opens, select Yes or No and
click Next. The Completing the Program Compatibility Wizard window
will appear.
- Click Finish to close the window.
- Launch and use the program.
For questions regarding the Program Compatibility
Wizard or Windows® XP (or both), contact Microsoft® or go to
http://www.microsoft.com for additional information.
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Running
Sammy's Science House® in Windows® XP |
| Windows® XP includes a
Compatibility Wizard designed to allow programs that were written
for previous versions of Windows® to run on Windows® XP. The
remainder of this technical note describes using the Program
Compatibility Wizard. |
The Program
Compatibility Wizard prompts you to test the program in different
modes (environments) and with various settings. For example, if the
program was originally designed to run on Windows® 95, set the
compatibility mode to Windows® 95 and try running the program again.
If successful, the program will start in that mode each time. The
wizard also allows the use of different settings, such as switching
the display to 256 colors and the screen resolution to 640 x 480
pixels.
The Program Compatibility Wizard provides step-by-step instruction
for use. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard, complete the steps
below.
NOTE: Windows® XP allows different options for viewing
graphical interface. The following procedure assumes that the
default Windows® XP view settings are used, rather than the Classic
Start Menu View.
- Close programs, return to the desktop, and
click Start on the Windows® taskbar.
- Click All Programs, choose Accessories and
select Program Compatibility Wizard. The icon appears as a
question mark (?). The Program Compatibility Wizard Welcome window
will open.
- Click Next.
- Click the "I want to choose from a list of
programs" radio button. A list of programs will appear.
- Select the program that is to run in a
Compatibility Mode.
- Click Next. A window presenting the different
Windows® Compatibility Modes will open.
- Click the radio button next to the desired
Compatibility Mode and click Next. The window that appears allows
for the selection of 256 Colors and/or 640 X 480 Pixel Screen
Resolution.
NOTE: These display settings are not available options in
Windows® XP. They are only available when running a program in
Program Compatibility Mode. The only reason to choose either of
these settings is if you are experiencing difficulty installing or
running an older application designed to run in MS-DOS®, Windows®
3.1 or Windows® 95. If all options remain unchecked, then the
current Colors and Screen Resolution settings will not be altered.
By default, Windows® XP uses visual themes that may change the
appearance or behavior of other programs, especially those games
or educational programs that include intensive graphics and
animation. To prevent the visual themes from affecting these
programs, check Disable Visual Themes.
- Click Next. A window showing the heading "Test
Your Compatibility Settings" will appear. In addition, the
settings that you selected will appear.
- Verify that the settings are correct.
NOTE: If the settings are not correct, click the Back
button to return to the previous screen (or screens) and make the
necessary changes.
- With the correct settings selected and showing
in the "Test Your Compatibility Settings" window, click Next. A
screen showing the following question will open: "Did the program
work correctly?" In addition, the program selected in Step 5
(above) will launch.
- Run the program to test the settings.
- After testing the settings, minimize (or close)
the program to return to the Program Compatibility Wizard.
NOTE: After the program is minimized (or closed), the
window with the "Did the program work correctly?" question will
reappear. The "Yes. Set this program to always use these
compatibility settings" will be selected.
- If the program functioned properly using the
compatibility mode that was selected in Step 7 (above), click
Next. The Program Compatibility Data window will open.
NOTE: If the program did not function correctly, click "No,
try different compatibility settings" and complete the Wizard.
After completing the wizard, try the program again.
- In the window that opens, select Yes or No and
click Next. The Completing the Program Compatibility Wizard window
will appear.
- Click Finish to close the window.
- Launch (if necessary) and use the program.
NOTE: If you have
questions regarding the Program Compatibility Wizard or Windows® XP
(or both), contact Microsoft®, or go to
http://www.microsoft.com for additional information.
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MIDI Driver Is in Use
on Windows® XP |
| When launching Sammy's
Science House® on a Windows® XP computer, a message appears
indicating that a MIDI driver is in use. Checking and changing (if
needed) the multimedia settings should help to resolve the issue. |
Complete the following
procedure to verify multimedia settings and to change these if
needed:
- Close all programs and return to the desktop.
- Click Start and select Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel window, double-click
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.
- Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices.
- Click the Audio tab.
- Click the down arrow next to MIDI Music
Playback and change the Single Instrument selection to MPU-401 (or
one most similar to this).
- Click Apply and click OK.
- Close all open windows and run the program.
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Cannot Find
Printer |
| When printing from
Sammy’s Science House®, the message ‘Cannot Find Printer’ appears.
This issue occurs when the printer is attached to a USB port and
that port is not recognized by the program. Downloading and
installing a print driver to emulate a LPT connection and setting
that printer as the default printer will help resolve this issue. (LPT
is the usual designation for a parallel port.) Consult the remainder
of this technical note for additional information. |
Downloading and
Installing an Emulation Driver
Contact the printer manufacturer to obtain an emulation driver. Most
drivers are available and can be downloaded from the printer
manufacturer's website. After downloading the updated driver,
continue with the procedure that follows.
Setting the Updated Printer as the Default Printer
To set the updated printer as the default printer, follow the steps
below for the operating system in use.
Windows® 98/ME
- Double-click My Computer.
- Double-click Printers.
- Right-click on the updated printer and choose
Set as Default. A checkmark will appear beside the printer icon.
- Launch and use the program.
Windows® 2000
- Double-click My Computer.
- Double-click Control Panel.
- Double-click Printers.
- Right-click on the updated printer and choose
Set as Default. A checkmark will appear beside the printer icon.
- Launch and use the program.
Windows® XP
- Click Start and choose Printers and Faxes.
- Right-click on the updated printer and choose
Set as Default. A checkmark will appear beside the printer icon.
- Launch and use the program.
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Platform: |
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OS
7.5.6 - 9.x |
| CPU: |
Color
Macintosh |
| Hard
Disk: |
n/a |
| RAM: |
8MB
recommended (4 MB minimum) |
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CD-ROM: |
2X |
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Monitor: |
640x480, 256 color monitor, 13" monitor or larger |
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Sound Card: |
yes |
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Optional: |
none |
| Other: |
Mouse,
Speakers |
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Win |
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Platform: |
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Win 3.1/95/98 or later (XP compatible) |
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CPU: |
386/33 MHz, 486/33 MHz or better |
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Hard Disk: |
2MB |
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RAM: |
8MB recommended (4 MB minimum) |
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CD-ROM: |
2X |
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Monitor: |
SVGA, 256 color, 640 X 480 |
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Sound Card: |
Win-compatible |
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Optional: |
none |
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Other: |
Mouse, speakers |
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