                         README File
                         ===========

This file contains additional information on the following:

    1.  The directory structure of this web site release package
    2.  How to install the drivers in Windows 95/98
    3.  How to install the drivers in Windows NT 4.0
    4.  How to install/uninstall the WDM drivers in Windows 98 SE
    5.  How to upgrade Creative PC-DVD Encore software
    6.  Information on using the Windows 98 WDM driver.


1. The directory structure of this Web site release package
===========================================================

   This software is divided into the following subdirectories:

     |-\APPL            -  Creative PC-DVD Encore Setup Software
     |                     (for Windows 9x and Windows NT 4.0)
     |
     |-\DRIVERS\WIN9x   -  Creative PC-DVD Encore Drivers
     |                     (for Windows 9x)
     |
     |-\DRIVERS\WINNT40 -  Creative PC-DVD Encore Drivers
     |                     (for Windows NT 4.0)
     |
     |-\DRIVERS\WDM     -  Creative PC-DVD Encore WDM Drivers
                           (for Windows 98 SE )


    It is advisable to follow the sequence of installing the drivers
    (either section 2, section 3 or section 4) before you install the 
    Creative PC-DVD Encore software (section 5).


    NOTE
    ====
    You will only need to update to Win98 WDM driver if you intend to use
    Microsoft DVDPlayer or need DirectShow support.


2.  How to install the drivers in Windows 95/98
===============================================

    This section consists of the following:

        I.   Installing the drivers in Windows 95
        II.  Installing the drivers in Windows 98

    Proceed to the relevant sub-section to install the drivers in your
    operating system.

    ________________________________________
    I.  Installing the drivers in Windows 95
    -----------------------------------------

   If you are using Windows 95, you need to know which version of
   Windows 95 you are using before you proceed.

   To check the version of Windows 95 you are using:

   1.  On the Windows desktop, right-click the My Computer icon.
   2.  On the menu that appears, click Properties.
       The System Properties dialog box appears with the General
       tabbed page displayed.
   3.  Look at the entry under System.
       If it states:     Microsoft Windows 95
                         4.00.950 B

       then you have the OSR2 version of Windows 95.

       Older versions of Windows 95 will have either '4.00.950' or
       '4.00.950 A'
 
   Now, proceed to one of the following sections:

   A. To install the drivers in Windows 95 (Retail version)
   B. To install the drivers in Windows 95 (OSR2 and later)

       ---------------------------------------------------------
       A. To install the drivers in Windows 95 (Retail version):
       ---------------------------------------------------------

    1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.

    2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon.

    3. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Device Manager
       tab.

    4. Click the plus (+) sign next to "Sound, video, and game
       controllers" and double-click "Creative PC-DVD Encore".

    5. Click the Driver tab.

    6. Click the Change Driver button.

    7. Click the Have Disk button.

    8. Click the Browse button and go to the DRIVERS\WIN9X subdirectory
       of the directory where you have placed the downloaded files.
       Click the OK button.

    9. Click the Finish button.

   10. After the drivers are updated, RESTART THE SYSTEM.

   11. Proceed to section 5, "How to upgrade Creative PC-DVD Encore 
       software".

   ____________________________________________________________________
   B. To install the drivers in In Windows 95 (OSR2 version or later):
   --------------------------------------------------------------------

    1. Click -> Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.

    2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon.

    3. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Device Manager
       tab.

    4. Click the plus (+) sign next to "Sound, video, and game
       controllers" and double-click "Creative PC-DVD Encore".

    5. Click the Driver tab.

    6. Click the Update Driver button.

    7. Select the Yes (Recommended) option button.

    8. Click the Next Button and WAIT for the Other Locations
       button to appear.

    9. Click the Other Locations button.

   10. Click the Browse button and go to the DRIVERS\WIN9X subdirectory
       in the directory where you have placed the downloaded files.
       Click the OK button.

   11. Click the Finish button.

   12. After the drivers are updated, RESTART THE SYSTEM.

   13. Proceed to section 5, "How to upgrade Creative PC-DVD Encore
       software."

   ________________________________________
   II. Installing the drivers in Windows 98
   ----------------------------------------

    To install the drivers in Windows 98:

    1.  Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.

    2.  In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon.

    3.  In the System Properties dialog box, click the Device
        Manager tab.

    4.  Click the plus (+) sign next to "Sound, video, and game
        controllers" and double-click "Creative PC-DVD Encore".

    5.  Click on the Driver tab.

    6.  In the Driver dialog box, click the Update Drivers button.

    7.  In the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box, click the
        Next button.

    8.  Select the option "Display a list of all the drivers in a
        specific location, so you can select the driver you want".

    9.  Click the Next button.

    10. Click the Have Disk button.

    11. In the Install From Disk dialog box, browse to the directory
        \DRIVERS\WIN9X.

    12. In the Open dialog box, select "ctdvdenc.inf" and click the
        OK button.

    13. In the Install From Disk dialog box, click the OK button.

    14. In the Select Device dialog box, make sure that the device
        Creative PC-DVD Encore is selected and click the OK button.
        The new drivers are copied to your system.

    15. Click the Finish button and restart your system.

    16. Proceed to section 5, "How to upgrade Creative PC-DVD Encore
        software."



3.  How to install the drivers in Windows NT 4.0
================================================

    To install the drivers in Windows NT 4.0:   

    1.  Browse to the directory \DRIVERS\WINNT40 and run NT40DRV.EXE.

    2.  Restart your system.


4.  How to install/uninstall the WDM drivers in Windows 98 SE
=============================================================

   This section consists of the following:

   I.   Installing the WDM drivers in Windows 98 SE
   II.  Uninstalling the WDM drivers in Windows 98 SE

   Proceed to the relevant sub-section to install/uninstall the drivers in your operating
   system.

   _______________________________________________
   I.  Installing the WDM drivers in Windows 98 SE
   -----------------------------------------------

   If you have a previous version of the Encore /Encore WDM driver installed,
   you must  uninstall it (refer to the section 4.II) before you upgrade the
   WDM drivers.


   1. Right-click the "My Computer" icon and select "Properties".
   
   2. Select the "Device Manager" tab.

   3. Double-click the "Sound, video, and game controllers".

   4. Click the "Refresh" button.

   5. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box appears. Click the "Next" button twice.

   6. Select the item "Specify a location" and click the "Browse" button.

   7. Browse to the  \DRIVERS\WDM directory and click the "Next" button twice.

   8. The system will start to install the driver. While installing, the system may need
      to copy certain system files from the Windows 98 Installation CD. Ensure the Windows 
      98 Installation CD is in the CD-ROM.

   9. Click the "Finish" button to complete the driver installation.


   _________________________________________________
   II. Uninstalling the WDM drivers in Windows 98 SE
   -------------------------------------------------

   1. Right-click the "My Computer" icon and select "Properties".

   2. Select the "Device Manager" tab.

   3. Double-click the "Sound, video and game controllers" item.

   4. Select "Creative PC-DVD Encore (WDM)" (or any previous installed WDM driver) and click the 
      "Remove" button to uninstall it.

   5. Delete/Rename the file extension of the INF file (found in the \Windows\Inf\Other directory) that installed 
      the previous version of the Encore driver/Encore WDM driver.



5.  How to upgrade Creative PC-DVD Encore software
==================================================

    To install the Creative PC-DVD Encore software in Windows 95/98, Windows 98 SE
    Windows NT 4.0:

    1.  Browse to the \APPL directory  and run SETUP.EXE.

    2.  With Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0, there will be auto-detection and
        the Creative PC-DVD Encore software will be installed accordingly.

    3.  If you have installed the Creative Encore PC-DVD
        software previously, the message box "An older version of the software
        package has been installed in the system. It is advisable to
        uninstall it first before running this setup" will appear.
        Click the YES button to uninstall the older version and
        continue with the installation.

    4.  Restart your system.



6. Information on Using the WInodws 98 WDM Driver
=================================================

   1. Video Alignment For Microsoft DVDPlayer
      When the Microsoft DVDPlayer is launched for the first time or after a
      change in video display resolution, the overlay video may not be in
      alignment.

      Make Video Alignment and Color adjustment using one of the following
      methods

      _______________________________________________
      If you have Creative PC-DVD Player installed:
      -----------------------------------------------

      1. Launch Creative PC-DVD Player.

      2. Click the "Configuration Menu" button.

      3. The Configuration dialog box appears.

      4. Click the "Video" tab to display the Video tabbed page.

      5. Click the "Advanced" button.

      6. Click the "Alignment" tab to display the Alignment tabbed page.

      7. Click the "Auto Align" button.

      8. The automatic alignment should be successful.

      9. Click the OK button.

      __________________________________________________
      Otherwise, use the Video Configuration Application
      --------------------------------------------------

      1. Click START.

      2. Select Run.

      3. Type in "\Windows\System\Encvcfg.exe".

      4. Click the OK button.

      5. The Video Configuration dialog box appears.

      6. Click the "Alignment" tab to display the Alignment tabbed page.

      7. Click the "Auto Align" button.

      8. The automatic alignment should be successful.

      9. Click the OK button.



   2. If your VGA card driver does not support Macrovision property commands,
      you will encounter problems with Macrovision encoded titles
      when using Microsoft DVDPlayer.




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