    AST RESEARCH, INC.        TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1703          04/15/97

    TITLE:  Ascentia P, Win 3.1x, Lotus ScreenCam

    ISSUE

       When using Lotus ScreenCam for Windows 3.1x on an Ascentia P
       system, the audio may continue after the user presses the pause
       button.

       This issue affects the following Ascentia P systems: 501996,
       501997, 503039, and 503041.

    BACKGROUND

       When playing a Lotus ScreenCam file for Windows 3.1x, the user
       may pause and restart the file with the control panel that the
       system displays on the screen. When the user presses the pause
       button, the video portion of the file will pause correctly, but
       the audio may continue.

       The systems listed above use a Vibra16 audio controller, which is
       100% Sound Blaster 16-compatible.

    ACTION

       To resolve the issue perform the steps listed below:

       1. Download file SBBASIC.EXE, from the Creative Labs Web
          site at the following address:

           http://www.creaf.com/wwwnew/tech/ftp/ftp-sb16awe.html

          or call the Creative Labs BBS at (405) 742-6660.

          This file contains the latest Sound Blaster 16 drivers
          from Creative Labs.

       2. Run file SBBASIC.EXE in an empty directory to extract
          the files included.

          Follow the installation instructions contained in the
          README.TXT file.

          NOTE: During the installation, the drivers will
                default to the c:\sb16 directory. Install the
                files in the following area instead:

                   C:\VIBRA16

    NOTES

       If you experience difficulty installing the drivers, please refer
       to Technical Bulletin 1648TB.TXT.

    TAN TPR 3336PS

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