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Q171965: Mac Bookshelf 98: Animations and Movies Slightly Out Of Frame

Article: Q171965
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): MACINTOSH:
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdisplay kbenv kbmmkbfaq
Last Modified: 05-MAY-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Bookshelf 98 for Macintosh 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you play an animation or movie in Microsoft Bookshelf 98, the picture may
be displayed slightly out of the frame.

This occurs if you use an extension (such as Aaron, Kaleidoscope, or Mac OS 8
Appearance Manager) that modifies the appearance of the operating system.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this problem, use Extensions Manager to disable the extension which
modifies the appearance of the operating systemIf you are using Appearance
Manager, see the Appearance Manager section after these steps.

Extensions Manager
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1. On the Apple menu, click Control Panels.

2. Double-click Extensions Manager.

3. On the list of extensions, locate the extension that modifies the appearance
  of the operating system. Click the check box to the left of this extension to
  clear it.

4. Close Extensions Manager.

5. On the Special menu, click Restart.

Appearance Manager
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You can only change the Appearance Manager properties in the Appearance Control
Panel. To do so, follow these steps:

1. On the Apple menu, click Control Panels.

2. Double-click Appearance, and then click Options.

3. Click the System-wide Platinum Appearance check box to clear it.

Additional query words: macmm multi-media macos8

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Keywords          : kbdisplay kbenv kbmm kbfaq
Technology        : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbHomeMMsearch kbBookshelfSearch kbBookShelf1998Mac
Version           : MACINTOSH:
Issue type        : kbhowto

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