SYMPTOMS
If you are using a Dell S3 video driver, you are not able to run
the Cinemania Demo. When you try to start the demonstration, the
following error message appears:
Display Problems - This program cannot continue. Your display
driver does not properly support the following functions or
capabilities: The GetPixel() function. One solution to this
problem may be to use a display card or driver which offers
more complete graphics support. Contact the manufacturer of
your display card.
This problem occurs with Dell S3 chipset drivers including versions
1.4 and 2.02.
The products described here are manufactured by vendors independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these
products' performance or reliability.
RESOLUTION
To avoid this problem, use one of the following two video drivers:
- The Windows VGA driver that is included with Windows
-or-
- The Microsoft 640 x 480 Dell video driver that is shipped with
Microsoft Video for Windows
If you use either of these drivers, the Cinemania Demo should display
correctly.
For more information about how to perform this task in Windows, see your
Windows printed documentation or online Help.
For more information about Dell video cards and drivers, contact Dell
Computer Corp. technical support at (800) 624-9896.