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FAQ for Natively Language Learning Tools

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PC minimum requirements:
  • Win 98/2000/ME/XP
  • VGA display (millions colours)
  • Soundcard
  • Pentium I or above
  • 64 MB of free RAM
  • 128 MB RAM
  • 4x CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive
  • microphone (recommended)
Mac minimum requirements:
  • System 8.6 or above
  • G3 or G4 processor (e.g. DVD iMac)
  • Quicktime 5 or above
  • Colour display - millions
  • 16MB of free memory (virtual memory off)
  • 4x CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive
  • Mac compatible microphone (recommended)



Try using Autorun instead of installing.

Due to piracy prevention it is not possible to install our software onto your hard drive (unless you have a network licence agreement). All our products are to be run directly from the CD-ROM drive.
Simply switch on the computer and, when Windows has finished loading, put the CD in the drive - from then on just follow the on-screen instructions.

Most PCs have Autorun activated - if not, you can activate it by following these steps:

  • Go to the Control Panels and double click on the 'System' file.
  • Click the 'Device Manager' tab and find the CD/DVD drive.
  • Expand it by clicking the '+'.
  • Highlight the brand name of the CD and click on Properties.
  • Click the 'Settings' tab and make sure there is a checkbox on the 'Auto insert notification'.
Now re-start the PC.




Due to piracy prevention it is not possible to install our software onto your hard drive (unless you have a network licence agreement). All our products are to be run directly from the CD-ROM drive.
Simply switch on the computer and, when Windows has finished loading, put the CD in the drive - from then on just follow the on-screen instructions.

Most PCs have Autorun activated - if not, you can activate it by following these steps:

  • Go to the Control Panels and double click on the 'System' file.
  • Click the 'Device Manager' tab and find the CD/DVD drive.
  • Expand it by clicking the '+'.
  • Highlight the brand name of the CD and click on Properties.
  • Click the 'Settings' tab and make sure there is a checkbox on the 'Auto insert notification'.
Now re-start the PC.




It is essential to run the most up to date version of your sound card drivers. First of all upgrade them by downloading the latest version from the manufacturer's web site. Then re-start your computer.




It is essential to run the most up to date version of your sound card drivers. First of all upgrade them by downloading the latest version from the manufacturer's web site. Then re-start your computer.




Many PCs have an automatic default to "show video full screen" so you need to change this setting. Go into control panels, look for multi media settings and select video control. Make sure it says "show video in window". Your disc should now work satisfactorily.




"Can't read file":

This means that your computer is unable to read the disc for some reason:
EITHER - the disc is scratched or corrupted in some way - look on the shiny side and see if you can see any scratches.
OR - the disc is dirty - look for finger prints or smudges - you can clean these by wiping with a soft, dry tissue or cloth.
OR - your drive is malfunctioning - sometimes this can be resolved by using a lens cleaning kit such as those available from shops for Audio CD players.
If your disc is scratched, return it to Natively and we will replace it free of charge.
Note: If you experience this error on multiple discs, it is likely that the problem is with the drive itself.

"Can't open file":

For customers running an upgraded version of Talk Now who experience a "bug report" showing an exception message containing "Cannot open file" or "Can't find file" or similar, we believe this to be a problem with the video file which, for some reason, hasn't copied correctly. This must be deleted before you can run the program.
Here's how to do it if your operating system is Windows XP, 2000, or ME -
First of all you need to check that the Application Data Folder on your machine is shown because in some cases it is hidden. You can check this by using the following procedure:
  • Go to Start
  • Settings
  • Control Panel
  • Double click on Folder Options
  • Tab Select View
  • Hidden Files & Folders - select Show Hidden Files & Folders
  • Press Apply button
  • Press OK
- That's the first part done -
  • Now go into My Computer
  • Go into Default drive (this may be C: or D:)
  • Go into Documents and Settings
  • Administrative Folder (this will be whatever you have called your computer)
  • Double click on Administrator
  • Double click Application Data
  • Go into the EuroTalk folder
  • Click on Talk Now+
  • Within Talk Now+ there is a folder called Video.txt
  • Highlight Video.txt and delete this folder
Now insert your Talk Now+ disc and this should autorun.





There are several ways to adjust the volume of your computer, but it's essential that you enable Automatic Gain Control (AGC). To do this, follow the instructions below:

ADJUSTING RECORD VOLUME IN WINDOWS 95/98

Specific details of this vary between different sound cards - see individual card documentation for details. However, here is a general guide for setting the input volume to maximum.
Bring up the Volume control panel by double-clicking the "Volume" icon at the bottom right of the task bar. (If you don't have one of these, try re-installing your sound card software.)
  • Select "Options/Properties" from the menu and select "Adjust volume for recording". Check that "Microphone" is selected among "Show the following volume controls". Click "OK".
  • Select "Options/Advanced Controls".
  • Check that Microphone input is selected and set the Microphone volume slider to its maximum.
  • Select the Microphone "Advanced" button and look for a check box marked "Microphone Gain Control", "Microphone Extra Gain", "Input AGC" or something similar. If found, select it.
  • Click OK and close the advanced controls.
  • Close the volume control panel



There are several ways to adjust the volume of your computer, but it's essential that you enable Automatic Gain Control (AGC). To do this, follow the instructions below:

ADJUSTING RECORD VOLUME IN WINDOWS 95/98

Specific details of this vary between different sound cards - see individual card documentation for details. However, here is a general guide for setting the input volume to maximum.
Bring up the Volume control panel by double-clicking the "Volume" icon at the bottom right of the task bar. (If you don't have one of these, try re-installing your sound card software.)
  • Select "Options/Properties" from the menu and select "Adjust volume for recording". Check that "Microphone" is selected among "Show the following volume controls". Click "OK".
  • Select "Options/Advanced Controls".
  • Check that Microphone input is selected and set the Microphone volume slider to its maximum.
  • Select the Microphone "Advanced" button and look for a check box marked "Microphone Gain Control", "Microphone Extra Gain", "Input AGC" or something similar. If found, select it.
  • Click OK and close the advanced controls.
  • Close the volume control panel


If you are running the version of Windows XP that comes pre-installed With Service Pack 1 (SP1) then you may get errors such as "MCI error - unknown video format".
This is now a Microsoft acknowledged problem due to an omission in this version of Windows. Microsoft have released a fix for this missing-Indeo-in-XP-SP1 problem.

To resolve this problem, obtain and install the "327979: Recommended Update" from the Windows Update Web site:

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/

See http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=327979 for further information on this problem.




If you are running Windows XP SP2, please click on the link below and install the update. This should solve the problem:

http://www.eurotalk.com/iv5setup.zip





If you are running versions of Windows other than the version of XP that Comes pre-installed with SP1, and you get errors such as "MCI error - Unknown video format" or some other message i.e. Media Not Open, then this can be caused by a variety of problems.

You need to try the following:

  1. Make sure you are using the latest version of the video drivers for your graphics card - see the manufacturer's web site. You should also do the same for your sound card drivers.
  2. Try installing the latest DirectX from: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx
  3. Try installing the latest Windows Media Player from: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/mediaplayer
  4. Try uninstalling any third-party DVD players, as these have been known to mess up MPEG1 replay. If uninstalling the DVD player fixes the problem, then contact the supplier of the player software for an update.
  5. Certain video editing software, such as some products by Pinnacle, have also been known to cause problems. If so, contact the supplier.