Nothin' but the Facts/Arithmetic Review Version 1.0 10/3/96 ---------------------------------------- 1. Features 2. Ordering Information 3. System Requirements 4. Installation Instructions 5. Customer Service 6. Troubleshooting 7. Distributing 8. Legal Stuff 1. Features ----------- o Complete program containing the arithmetic facts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. o Three activities: Learn, Practice, and Drill. o Three skill levels: Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced. o Mental arithmetic tutorials. o Animated Learn activity--flashcards that flip to show their answers. o Spoken problems, tutorial narration, and sound effects. o Challenging timed problem sets. o Readily accessible number-facts tables. o Problems containing numbers from one to five digits. o Individual user performance reporting. o Printed worksheets of randomly generated problems. o Printed personalized Certificates of Mastery. o Printed Daily or Weekly reports. Note: The Shareware version contains the *complete* subject of Addition to help you evaluate all the available features. You are also limited to 1 user. (the retail version tracks up to 10 users.) Platforms: Windows(R) 3.1x and later 2. Ordering Information ----------------------- You may use the shareware version of NBTF/ Arithmetic Review for a 30 day trial period. If you would like to continue to use NBTF/ Arithmetic Review after the 30 day trial period, you are required to purchase the licensed version of NBTF/ Arithmetic Review. When you purchase the licensed version of NBTF/ Arithmetic Review you will receive: -: additional subjects of Subtraction, Multiplication and Division. -: tracking for up to 10 users. -: additional audio for tutorial, buttons, and more! -: a detailed user's guide containing a level by level description of each subject. Perfect for determining which worksheet to print! Order directly from IEP by calling 1-800-216-8555. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. 3. System Requirements ---------------------- Minimum System Requirements: - 100% IBM PC-compatible computer - 486/33 MHz processor - 4 MB RAM - Hard Disk Space: 8.5 MB (minimum install); 15 MB (full install)* - 8-bit Color (256 Color) at 640 x 480 pixel resolution - 100% Microsoft-compatible mouse and driver - Microsoft Windows 3.1X or Windows 95 - 100% Microsoft-compatible sound card - 2x CD-ROM Drive * These apply to the licensed version. (6.5 MB for Shareware version) Recommended System: - Intel Pentium processor or higher - 8 MB of RAM or higher - 4x CD-ROM Drive 4. Installation Instructions ---------------------------- 1. Double-click on "DEMO.EXE" 2. Follow the setup program instructions. The installer will also copy an uninstaller to your hard disk, which can be used by double-clicking on the corresponding icon in the IEPMATH folder. 5. Customer Service -------------------- America Online: Screen Name: IEPMath CompuServe: Compuserve ID# 102776,3050 Fax: 909-880-0820, 9:00am and 5:00pm (Pacific Time) Mail: IEP Customer Support P.O. Box 54 Lytle Creek, CA 92358 Telephone: 909-880-0820 Contact a Customer Support representative at the same number between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday, except holidays. 6. Troubleshooting ------------------ Problem ======= The Answer card in the Learn Activity turns white after I click and I can't read the numbers. Solution ======== This is usually caused by a conflict with your video card. Try to obtain an updated driver from your video card manufacturer or try running in a different color mode. (greater than 256) Problem ======= I have a Deskjet printer, and when I print reports or problem sets, they are out of alignment. Solution ======== This occurs in some, but not all of the Deskjet printers we have tested. Verify that you have the latest printer driver for your printer. We are looking further into this problem. Problem ======= The certificate prints too slowly. Solution ======== Lower the DPI(Dots per Inch) setting in the print dialog box. Problem ======= -:- The screen redraws slowly. -:- The program seems slow. Solution ======== Some things to try: -:- Verify that you have the latest video drivers. -:- Close other programs that may be running. -:- Try a different color depth. For instance, if your video card supports more than 256 colors, try 65k color mode. -:- If you have chosen a Minimum or Custom install, try a Full install which copies all the files to your hard disk for better performance. -:- Try turning off some sound options [F8]. -:- Defragment your hard disk. -:- Add more memory. For Win 3.1x (8Meg RAM); Win 95 (16Meg RAM) is recommended. -:- Add a local bus video card to improve performance. Problem ======= The numbers(fonts) in the program are not displaying correctly. (too big, too small???) Solution ======== -:- The most common cause of this is a missing or custom font provided by the video card manufacturer. The most widely used font in the program is "Times New Roman". Check to see that this font is installed correctly on your computer. -:- If it is a problem with a custom font, (usually the "large" font provided by the video card manufacturer) try using the "small" font for your video card display. 7. Distributing =============== The shareware version of NBTF/ Arithmetic Review may be freely distributed, with the following restrictions; written permission must be received to distribute NBTF/ Arithmetic Review on retail racks, on CD Roms, or bundled with any other product. When distributing NBTF/ Arithmetic Review the following files must be distributed together. DEMO.EXE README.TXT FILE_ID.DIZ ORDER.TXT HISTORY.TXT Disk Vendors, Shareware Distributors and BBS(s) may charge a nominal fee for distribution of the program. The recipient of NBTF/ Arithmetic Review must be informed, in advance, that the fee paid to acquire NBTF/ Arithmetic Review does not relieve the recipient from purchasing the Licensed Version of NBTF/ Arithmetic Review if the recipient continues to use NBTF/ Arithmetic Review. 8. LEGAL STUFF ============== LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY THIS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS (INCLUDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE) ARE PROVIDES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. FURTHER, Interactive Educational Productions (IEP) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE, OF THE SOFTWARE OR WRITTEN MATERIALS IN TERMS OF CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS, OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. IF THE SOFTWARE OR WRITTEN MATERIALS ARE DEFECTIVE YOU, AND NOT IEP OR ITS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES, ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION. THE ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THAT IS MADE BY IEP, ON THIS IEP PRODUCT. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY IEP, ITS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY AND YOU MAY NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH INFORMATION OR ADVICE. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NEITHER IEP NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT EVEN IF IEP HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This Limited Warranty shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY USING THE SHAREWARE VERSION OF NBTF/ Arithmetic Review, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU ALSO AGREE THAT THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND SUPERSEDE ALL PROPOSALS OR PRIOR AGREEMENTS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE PARTIES RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Use of this software is permitted only to the extent reasonably required to determine whether to purchase the software. After payment is made, use of this software is limited to use on only a single personal computer or workstation which is not used as a server. An additional payment is required for each use on another personal computer or workstation. Only a single copy may be made of this software solely for backup or archival purposes. The software may also be transferred to a single hard disk. Any use of this software in violation of the above is not licensed. NOTHIN' BUT THE FACTS Arithmetic Review (software and related documentation) was developed at private expense. No portion of this software is in the public domain, and in all respects, it is proprietary to IEP. The manufacturer is Interactive Educational Productions, P.O. Box 54, Lytle Creek, CA 92358, USA ========== Trademarks ========== NOTHIN' BUT THE FACTS is a trademark of Interactive Educational Productions and is being reviewed for registered trademark status by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Copyright ©1996 Interactive Educational Productions. Macromedia and Authorware are registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The use of these trademarks is not intended to indicate a connection with, endorsement of, or sponsorship by these companies.