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Frequently Asked Questions


Macintosh | Windows

Macintosh

Q. I cannot install on OS 8. What should I do?
A.
If you are installing the application from a Kindergarten CD, download the Kindergarten OS 8 installer; if you are installing the application from a grade 1 or garde 2 CD, download the Grades 1-2 OS 8 installer.

Q.
The playback of recording is static. Is there any way to make it clearer?
A.
You have the PowerMacs that employ a 16 bit sound system. Download the V1.05 Updater.
Q.
I cannot print from StyleWriter 1200-2500. What should I do?
A.
Download the V1.05 Updater.

Q.
How do I delete class lists?
A.
Open the WiggleWorks Plus application folder on the hard drive. Open the Management folder and trash the class list. Then, open the Student Work and Teacher Messages folder and trash the corresponding folder.

Q.
What are the system and hardware requirements to run WiggleWorks Plus?
A.
  • A Macintosh LC III or later
  • System 7.0 or later
  • At least 20 MB of available hard disk space*
  • At least 5 MB of available RAM (8 MB for System 7.5 and later)
  • A 2X or faster CD-ROM drive
  • A monitor with a minimum resolution of 640 x 480 that can display at least 256 colors
  • Headphones (optional but strongly recommended), or internal or external speakers
  • Internal or external microphone (optional)

*Some additional hard disk space is required to store student and teacher files. This amount will vary depending on the amount of work saved by teachers and students.


Windows

Q. The program crashes at startup. What can I do?
A.
Open your Display control panel (you may do this through the Start Menu, or by clicking your right mouse button anywhere on your desktop and selecting Properties). In the window that will appear, click the Settings tab. Then, click the button that says "Advanced Properties" or "Advanced..." Next, click the Performance tab. Finally, Set Hardware Acceleration to None. WiggleWorks Plus should now start up normally.

Q.
How do I delete class lists?
A.
Open the WiggleWorks Plus application folder on the hard drive. Open the Management (Mgmt) folder and trash the class list. Then, open the Student and Teacher folder and trash the corresponding folder.

Q.
In PlaceMaker, how do I resize the clip art as the Macintosh manual explains?
A.
Windows does not allow for the resizing.

Q.
I received a Macintosh User's Guide. How do I install WiggleWorks Plus?
A.
The majority of the User's Guide is identical in both Macintosh and Windows. However, installation instructions are found on each CD. Open My Computer and open the CD drive to display the WiggleWorks Plus contents. Open the Engine folder, double click Read Me, and print out the installation instructions and Mac/Windows differences.

Q.
What are the system and hardware requirements to run WiggleWorks Plus?
A.
  • Any 486 or faster processor (a Pentium or faster processor for Windows 2000)
  • Windows 3.1, 95, 98, 2000, NT, ME, XP
  • At least 20 MB of available hard disk space (25 MB for Windows 2000)*
  • At least 8 MB of available RAM (16 MB for Windows 95 and later; 64 MB for Windows 2000)
  • A 2X or faster CD-ROM drive
  • A monitor with a minimum resolution of 640 x 480 that can display at least 256 colors
  • A Windows-compatible sound card
  • Headphones (optional but strongly recommended), or internal or external speakers
  • Internal or external microphone (optional)

*Some additional hard disk space is required to store student and teacher files. This amount will vary depending on the amount of work saved by teachers and students.

 
 
 

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