Frequently Asked Questions

iCE Version 5.5

Q1: What's new in version 5.5?
A: iCE 5.5 is a significant feature upgrade with multi-language extensions (MLX) for fast, auto-translations of Chinese text into English and 55 other languages. Users with text-based PDF documents will now be able to use iCE's powerful LiveScan and HighlightScan capabilities; image-based PDF documents are not supported. Ruby text is a powerful new way to learn Chinese; just paste into Excel and Pinyin is automatically aligned with the Chinese text.

Q2: Do you support Windows 7 and 64-bit?
A: Yes, iCE version 5.50 now supports both x86 (16-bit) and x64 (64-bit) versions of Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is required.

Q3: Is this a free upgrade?
A: Yes, version 5.5 is free for both trial and paid customers.

iCE Version 5

Q1: What's new in version 5?
A: iCE is now based upon Loqu8's most powerful knowledge management engine, iNtuition. This new engine supports the two most popular web browsers (Microsoft IE 7 and Mozilla Firefox 3) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

The user interface has been expanded to accommodate the separate, resizable windows for both LiveScan translations and Lookup Chinese/Pinyin-English dictionary.

Q2: How do I upgrade to version 5?
A: All paid users of earlier iCE (iNterpret Chinese-English) versions may upgrade to version 5 at no charge.

Q3: What are the system requirements?
A: iCE is optimized for Microsoft Windows Vista and Internet Explorer. Apple Macintosh Mac OS X users running Windows Vista/XP with VMware Fusion or Parallels Desktop are also supported.

For Windows XP users should have SP3) and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (free) with Chinese fonts (free). For the pronunciation feature, your computer will also need to support audio speakers or a headset.

Q4: I see "squares" instead of Chinese in my browser. What's wrong?
A: If you're seeing small squares when you should be seeing Chinese, then you need to: (A) with Windows XP, enable East Asian language support and (B) install a Chinese font.

For Windows XP

A. Enable Asian language support
1. Under Control Panel, select Regional and Language Options
2. Select the Language tab and check "Install files for East Asian languages" (you may need your original Windows CD)
3. Restart your machine. (C'est la vie avec MSFT.)

Tip: Microsoft also provides detailed instructions.

B. Install Chinese fonts
1. Download a Chinese font (AR PL New Sung)
2. Double-click to open the fireflysung.zip file
3. Open your Windows Control Panel and open the Fonts folder
4. Drag the fireflysung.ttf file to your Fonts folder

For Windows Vista

Install Chinese fonts
1. Download a Chinese font (AR PL New Sung)
2. Double-click to open the fireflysung.zip file
3. Open your Windows Control Panel and open the Fonts folder
4. Drag the fireflysung.ttf file to your Fonts folder

Q5: The Pronounce feature is not available. Why not?
A: Simplified Chinese Text-to-Speech (TTS) is now installed automatically with iNterpret Version 3. If you have installed a pre-release version of software (before April 21, 2008), then uninstall iCE and re-install using setup.exe.

Q6. Does Loqu8 support Microsoft Windows 7?

A:  Yes, iCE Version 5.3 (and later) adds support for Windows 7 in both 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) modes. iCE runs as a 32-bit application on Windows 7 64-bit.
 

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