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Easy Language FAQs: 17 Language Edition
Color Settings
Easy Language is designed to run with a color settings of 256 colors.
Certain configurations allow for other settings also, but if you have problems,
use 256 Colors.
Installation
We have included an installation on each of the two CDs. Simply run
d:\setup.exe from the CD with the Languages you are interested in learning.
You need only install the program once. If you try to install it a second
time, it is possible you will experience problems with conflicting information
or dlls. If you need to reinstall it, simply delete the folder c:\imsi\easylang\ASRBIN,
and your system is clean, and ready for re-installation.
Quicktime for Windows
As with most multimedia applications the video in Easy Language requires
Quicktime for Windows. If you think you have a Quicktime already installed
on your system (installed by a previously used multimedia program) you
may wish to try to run Easy Language first, before installing the Quicktime
we include on the CD. You may check if you have Quicktime installed by
looking at Easy Language's Video feature from the Facts section in Spanish,
French, English, German, Japanese or Russian target languages. If, in fact
you find there is a conflict, or the video does not work, simply run d:\Qtinstal.exe
with Easy Language in the CD Rom drive, and Easy Language should run seamlessly.
We strongly recommend a 16 bit version of Quicktime for this multimedia
application (even if you are running with Windows 95 operating system)
Change User Name
Some users wish to change the way their name is entered. There are
two choices. 1.The system will allow you to maintain up to 5 names at a
time. Simply select New User, and type in a different name (eg. John, and
John II). The best way is to use a naming convention that identifies the
Native Language in the name you will use (eg. John Eng and John Span)
2.If you wish to actually delete the names and other settings you have
made to your system, that is also an option. Easy Language installs three
configuration files in your C:\Windows\ directory. They are:
C:\Windows\ imsi_ez.ini Records you name, native and
target language
C:\Windows\ imsi_ezi.ini Records the path to your internet browser (if
selected)
C:\Windows\ imsi_ezn.ini Records the most recent
By deleting these files, you will be able to (in fact,
will have to) reselect your name, your Native and Target Language, and
your path to internet browser.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO DELETE ANY OTHER FILES….THIS DIRECTORY HOUSES SOME VERY
IMPORTANT SYSTEM FILES FOR YOUR PC.
Sound-Music
The music may be turned on or off on your Easy Language Program by
simply clicking on the purple musical note. When the color is purple, the
music is on, when the color is grey, the music is off. Please note that
this option does not affect the recording and playing back of the voice,
or playing of the native speakers voices.
Sound-Volume
If you are having problems with your sound, please try to select the
word or phrase you were listening to again. Sometimes certain systems have
trouble synchronizing sound. Clicking two or three times usually solves
this issue. If you still have problems hearing sound, please check your
volume control next. Each machine (PC or Mac) has a sound volume control
setting (located in your computer, not necessarily on the outside of your
speakers). This level will affect how your sound is played through your
speakers. For Win 95 users:
Programs|Accessories|Multimedia|VolumeControl,
for Win 3.1 users: Accessories|Multimedia|VolumeControl.
Certain Power PCs will default to a muted state when installing certain applications, like Easy Language. Simply un-click the muted option. Sound-Music Breaks Up: Windows 95 users occasionally experience a conflict with their sound drivers and their operating systems. This results in a choppy musical score. To check, go to:
START|Settings|Control Panel|System|Performance.
Look at the "File System" setting. If it is configured properly, it will read "32 bit". If not, you may be experiencing problems due to conflicts between Windows 95 settings and your sound driver settings. Please contact the manufacturer of your operating software or your sound driver.
"Lingo.ini not found"
The two most frequent causes of this problem include: 1.A particular
Cirrus Logic video driver that overwrites other areas of memory. Solution:
Get newer Cirrus Logic video drivers from Cirrus Logic or use the generic
Microsoft SVGA (640x480x256) driver.
2.A multimedia shell is in use on a low-end machine, thus, reducing system
resources and available RAM below a workable level. Solution: Run straight
Program Manager instead.