Science Focus 3 Read Me

Last updated: 15-12-2005

+++++Contents
Minimum system requirements
Software requirements
Installation instructions
Known issues
Technical support
Contact us
+++++Minimum system requirements
Windows
- An Intel Pentium processor-based PC
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or greater
- At least 128 MB of RAM
- 700 MB of available hard disk space
- Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, 6.0 or 6.1
Macintosh
- A 400 MHz PowerPC G3 or better
- Mac OS X v.10.2.6-10.3
- At least 128 MB of RAM
- 700 MB of available hard disk space
- Internet Explorer 5.2.3
+++++Software requirements
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Adobe Reader 6.0.2 or greater (provided on this CD)

QuickTime 6.5 or greater (provided on this CD)
Internet Explorer 5x or greater (free download)
Flash Player 6 or greater (free download)
Microsoft Office Suite

+++++Installation instructions
Place the CD in the CD drive and it should start up automatically. If not, open
the CD and double click on the file 'Setup'. You should be presented with a shor
t opening animation and then the main installer screen. Click on the Help tab on
the top of the screen for more information on using the installer. You should c
lick on the 'Check Software' button to ensure you have the required versions. Cl
ick on the appropriate buttons to install any required software. Due to the fact
that CD Roms are inherently much slower than hard drives, copying the files to
your hard drive and running them from there is highly recommended. Click on the
'Copy to Hard Drive' button to do this. When the copy is completed the CD is no
longer required. Keep it in a safe place in case you need to re-install it at a
later date. Click on the 'Go' button to begin working with the application. Clic
k on the 'HOW TO' button on the Home page to learn how to use the package.

+++++Known issues
Old and/or multiple versions of Adobe Reader/Acrobat existing on your system may
result in faulty installation and/or unpredictable behaviour. Please ensure tha
t all previous Adobe Reader/Acrobat components are removed before attempting ins
tallation by following this procedure:
Windows
Select 'Start'>'Settings'>'Control Panel'>'Add/Remove Programs'. Locate Adobe Re
ader/Acrobat in the list and click 'Add/Remove'. After the program has finished
uninstalling, check that all Reader/Acrobat components have been removed. Select
'Start'>'Find'>'Files or Folders' and enter 'Acrobat' and click 'Find now'. If
any components are found, click on the component to highlight it, select 'File'
from the menu and click 'Delete'. Repeat the above but this time search for 'Rea
der'.
Mac OS
Search your hard drive for any previous components by making the finder active,
typing command 'F' and entering 'Acrobat' in the search field. Click on 'Find'.
From the results window drag any previous Acrobat components to the 'Trash' and
empty it. Repeat the above but this time search for 'Reader'.
Important notice for Mac OS X users:
If your pdfs open with an application which is not Adobe Reader 6.0.2 or greater
(when you know that it is installed on your system) you will need to follow thi
s procedure. View the contents of the CD Control click on the file 'Start.pdf'.
Select 'Get Info' from the pop-up list. Click the small triangle next to 'Open w
ith:' to see the drop-down list. Click on the list to see the entire list of opt
ions. Select 'Adobe Reader 6.0'. Click on 'Change All'. Click on 'Continue'. Clo
se the 'Start.pdf Info' window. The content on this CD should now function corre
ctly.
+++++Technical support
If you have a problem that this document does not answer, please contact our Tec
hnical Support Department, preferably by email at: schools.techsupport@pearsoned
.com.au
or
Phone: 1800-656-685 and ask for technical support
or
Fax: 1800-642-270 and mark it 'Attention: Technical Support'
or
Mail: Pearson Education Australia
Technical Support Department
Level 9, 5 Queens Road
Melbourne VIC 3004
Please ensure that you provide as much detail as possible, including:
- your full contact details, especially your name, email address and phone numbe
r
- the name of the product you are having problems with
- the operating system you are using
- specifications of your machine, including RAM, processor type and speed
- a full description of the problem, including the exact wording of any error me
ssages.

If you are contacting us for help by phone, please try to have the computer in f
ront of you when you call one of our technical support representatives.
+++++Contact us
Pearson Education Australia's Schools Support Department can be contacted during
normal business hours by:
Phone: 1800-656-685
Fax: 1800-642-270
Email: schools@pearsoned.com.au
Mail: Pearson Education Australia
Schools Support Department
Level 9, 5 Queens Road
Melbourne VIC 3004

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