The fun and action-packed
world of Grammar Rock helps kids:
 | Gain confidence in writing and
speaking
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 | Understand sentence structure
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 | Build vocabulary
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 | Learn to use the parts of speech:
nouns, pronouns, adverbs, adjectives,
verbs, prepositions, and more |
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256 Colors Required
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Schoolhouse Rock!™ Grammar Rock™ requires that the Colors (Windows®
98) or Color Palette (Windows® 95) setting be set to 256 Colors.
(This is a minimum requirement of the program.) Following a
step-by-step procedure will allow you to change the setting or to
verify that 256 Colors is chosen as one of the Display Settings.
Complete the following procedure to change the color
settings to 256 colors.
- Click Start, choose Settings and then click Control Panel.
- Double-click the Display icon.
- In the Display Properties window, select the Settings tab.
- Near the bottom-left portion of the window, under Colors
(Windows® 98) or Color Palette (Windows® 95), click the
drop-down menu and choose 256 Colors.
- Click Apply near the bottom-right portion of the window.
- Choose Yes if asked, "Do you want to restart the computer?"
NOTE: If 256 Colors is not an available setting, contact the
computer manufacturer for additional assistance and information. |
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After
inserting the Schoolhouse Rock!™ Grammar Rock™ disc into the CD-ROM
drive, the Auto-Run feature of the computer does not start the
installation. Installing the program manually will resolve the
issue. Follow the steps below to complete a
manual installation of the program.
- Verify that the proper CD is inserted into the CD-ROM drive.
- Click Start and select Run. The Run dialog box will open.
- Type X:\SETUP.EXE in the Open: field, where the X represents
the letter that identifies the CD-ROM drive.
- Click OK. The installation of the program should begin.
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
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CD Is Not
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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 being 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 disc.
- 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.
- 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 being recognized into
the CD-ROM drive of another computer to see if the issue
remains.
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Install Schoolhouse Rock!™ Grammar Rock™ (Windows®
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The
following note describes how to install Schoolhouse Rock!™ Grammar
Rock™ in Windows® XP. Installing in Windows® XP
NOTE: Users must have Administrator Privileges to Windows® XP
when installing or running Schoolhouse Rock!™ Grammar Rock™.
- After logging in to Windows®, insert the Schoolhouse Rock!™
Grammar Rock™ 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 Schoolhouse Rock!™ Grammar Rock™ 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
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Running Schoolhouse Rock!™ Grammar Rock™ in
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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
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Cannot Find Printer
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When
printing from Schoolhouse Rock! Grammar Rock™, 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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OS 7.1-9.2,
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PowerPC or faster |
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16 MB
free hard disk space |
| RAM: |
64MB |
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CD-ROM: |
4X |
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Monitor: |
SVGA,
640x480, 256 color |
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Sound Card: |
yes |
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Optional: |
none |
| Other: |
Mouse,
Speakers
QuickTime 2 (included) |
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Pentium 233 MHz or faster |
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Hard Disk: |
17 MB free hard drive space |
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64 MB RAM (128 for XP) |
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CD-ROM: |
2X CD-ROM drive |
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640x480 monitor, 256 colors |
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Win-compatible |
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none |
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Mouse
QuickTime™ v 2.1.2.59 |
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