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Frequently Asked Questions
 
WINDOWS USERS

How do I resolve the error message: "Load Image::Bad BM Header"?

How do I minimize the picture??

"Sharks" works fine, but why the video is so small?

Is there a way to print the pictures?

How do I keep the Start Taskbar in Windows 95 from covering up the "Shark" buttons?

How do I get the video from "breaking up"?


MACINTOSH USERS

What should I do if "Sharks" locks up after about 20 seconds? I have System 7.5, built in 12288kb, Total 24,576 kb, largest unused 21,468 and the Virtual Memory is on.

Why did the installer post a "dim" OK button?

I am having trouble running the program?

How do I get the sound to work with System 7.1?



WINDOWS USERS
 
Q: How do I resolve the error message: "Load Image::Bad BM Header"?

A: You will need to return the CD at the place of purchase as it is defective.

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Q: How do I minimize the picture??

A: Click with your left mouse button anywhere on the picture.

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Q: "Sharks" works fine, but why the video is so small?

A: In the viewer window there is an icon of a magnifying glass (looks like a circle with a line coming off it) at the lower right corner. If you click on this icon it will show the video in full screen.

Click with your left mouse button anywhere on the picture to minimize the picture. If the magnifying glass does not enlarge the image, the screen resolution is set higher than 640 x 480 X 256. This caused the screen to appear smaller.

To change the video driver to SVGA 640 x 480 x 256:

In Win 3.11:
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  • go to Main\ Windows\ Setup
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  • click on Options\ Change System Settings
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  • hit the scroll button on the display box and scroll to SVGA 640 x 480 x 256

    In Win 95:
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  • select Start\ Settings\ Control Panel
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  • select Display\ Settings tab
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  • set the display area to 640 x 480, the color palette to 256, and the video adapter to SVGA

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    Q: Is there a way to print the pictures?

    A: No, not at this time.

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    Q: How do I keep the Start Taskbar in Windows 95 from covering up the "Shark" buttons?

    A: Go to Start\ Settings\ Taskbar\ and deselect always on top.

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    Q: How do I get the video from "breaking up"?

    A: Add a 256 cache to smartdrv.exe line in autoexec.bat file.

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    MACINTOSH USERS

     
    Q: What should I do if "Sharks" locks up after about 20 seconds? I have System 7.5, built in 12288kb, Total 24,576 kb, largest unused 21,468 and the Virtual Memory is on.

    A: Follow these steps:
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  • Turn off all extensions in the Extension Manager except Apple CD-ROM, QuickTime, QuickTime PowerPlug, and Sound Manager.
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  • Go to Apple\ Control Panels\ Memory and turn Virtual Memory off.
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  • Restart the computer.

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    Q: Why did the installer post a "dim" OK button?

    A: Your computer didn't have enough disk space.

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    Q: I am having trouble running the program?

    A: Follow these steps:
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  • Turn off all extensions in the Extension Manager except Apple CD-ROM, QuickTime, QuickTime PowerPlug, and Sound Manager.
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  • Go to Apple\ Control Panels\ Memory and turn Virtual Memory off.
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  • Restart the computer.

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    Q: How do I get the sound to work with System 7.1?

    A: You will need to turn off the Virtual Memory off:
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  • Go to Apple\ Control Panels\ Memory and turn Virtual Memory off.
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  • Restart the computer.

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    MS-DOS or PC-DOS operating system version 3.1 or later
    MS-DOS CD-ROM Extensions (MSCDEX) version 2.2 or later
    4MB of RAM
    CD-ROM drive
    Color monitor with at least 256 colors
    Audio Board
    Mouse

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    Macintosh Performa, Centris, Quadra or PowerMac series computer
    System 7.0 or later
    CD-ROM drive (a double-speed or faster is preferred)
    4MB of RAM (2 MB of free memory)
    Color monitor with at least 256 colors
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