EA Sports (tm) V8 Challenge - README FILE.

Welcome to EA Sports (tm) V8 Challenge for Windows(r) 95, Windows (r) 98, Windows (r) Millenium Edition, Windows(r) 2000 and Windows (r) XP developed by Digital Illusions CE AB.

This game will let you drive a real V8 racecar over several very challenging race tracks and against either computer driven opponents or your friends over a LAN or Internet. 

Table of contents

1. Menu controls:

Use the mouse or other input device to navigate the menu.

Standard keyboard controls:

Function	Keyboard
Steer Right 	Arrow Right
Steer Left 	Arrow Left
Accelerate 	Arrow Up
Break 		Arrow Down
Gear Up		S
Gear Down 	A
View UP 	F1
View Down	F2
Next car	F3
Screen cap	F12

2. Use of Joystick or steering wheel.

You will need to ensure that your controller is compatible with and supported by the version of the Windows (r) operating system installed on your computer.

To use a joystick or steering wheel in the game, you first have to calibrate them 
from within Windows (r):

After installing DirectX 7.0 (or greater):

1. Select Control Panel in the start menu under the Settings tab.
2. From the control panel double-click on game controllers or gaming options.
3. Now select the joystick or steering wheel that corresponds to yours and follow 
   the on screen instructions.
4. Do not forget to test your calibration before exiting the game controller setup 
   program.


3. Problems with the game: 

If you encounter problems with the game please do first check that your computer 
complies with all the minimum requirements listed in the manual.  Please make 
sure that no other programs are running before starting EA Sports (tm) V8 Challenge. 

Problems with the video cards: 

This game requires that your computer has a 3D card with DirectX 7.0 (or greater) support for
displaying a resolution of at least 640x480 pixels in 65,535 colors (4 MB or more 
video memory) and that your video card driver supports Direct3D.

First of all make sure you have the latest drivers for your video card, if 
unsure please check with the supplier of your computer or video card for the 
latest drivers.


Memory problems: 

EA Sports (tm) V8 Challenge requires 64 MB of internal memory or more and that the Virtual memory handler is ACTIVE.  We recommend that you let Windows(r) handle your virtual memory automatically (default setting) and that you have at least 30 MB of free hard disk space at all times.


Sound problems:

EA Sports (tm) V8 Challenge requires a sound card with support for DirectSound.  If your sound card does not support DirectSound you may encounter jumping or distorted sound.  We recommend that you get the latest sound card drivers from the manufacturer or supplier of your sound card.

Network problems:
 
EA Sports (tm) V8 Challenge requires an TCP/IP-compatible network and network adapter to allow play over a network. If you are uncertain that your machine has these capabilities, please contact your network administrator or the supplier of your network adapter.
 
Please make sure that all network applications such as E-mail programs etc., are turned off before starting the game.
 
For better network play make sure that the computer acting as the game SERVER is the most powerful. Network play is also affected by other network traffic. 


4. Technical support

If you are still having problems running this software, please read the following section.

Important: Read This Section Carefully Before You Phone Us

The following information MUST be obtained from the manufacturer of your PC or from within your enclosed documentation BEFORE calling our technical support line:


1.	The error message displayed when the problem occurred (if any).
2.	A listing of your machine spec , including:

	CPU speed and make
	Amount of RAM
	CD-ROM speed and make
	Sound card make
	Video card make
	Network card (If any)
	Hard disk size and amount of free space
	DirectX(tm) driver versions (see DirectX installation notes)
	Joystick and Game card (If any)
	3D Accelerator card (If any)


How To Obtain The Information Required:

Windows(r) 95/ Windows(r) 98 and Windows (r) Millenium Edition Users

1.	Right click on My Computer.
2.	Left click on Properties.
3.	The General information screen will detail how much RAM you have and the CPU make eg. Intel/Cyrix.

	Please note: Windows(r) does not always detect the Cyrix chip correctly, and therefore may describe it as a 486. 

4.	Now click on Device Manager.
5.	Click on the `+` symbol on the relevant devices i.e.

	CD-ROM 
	Display adapters
	Sound, video & game controllers.
	Network Adapters

You will then be able to see the manufacturer of these devices.

1.	The CPU speed can be seen if you reset your PC and look towards the top left corner of the screen. You should see a CPU clock speed eg 166 MHz. This is the processor speed that you need.
2.	Double left click on "My Computer" then click square symbol to maximise screen.
3.	Left click on your hard drive (c:\) and this will list how much free disk space you have and the total amount of disk space you have on the system. Now close all windows down.

With this information you will be able to configure your machine correctly. If you have obtained this information, and are still having problems, then Electronic Arts has a Customer Service Department that is ready to help you with any problems you may encounter with the game.

Please contact Electronic Arts Australia if you require technical support. Manned telephone lines are available on 1-902-261-600 ($1.65 per minute including GST.  Available 7 days a week, 10am to 8pm.  If you are under 18 years of age parental consent is required).

Or you may write to us at the following address, including a daytime telephone number and the above information.

Electronic Arts Pty Ltd.
PO Box 432
Southport
Queensland 4215

http://www.easports.com.au

E-mail support:  ozsupport@ea.com


5. Notice:

EA SPORTS is a registered trademark of Electronic Arts, Inc.  Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  Software and documentation are (c) Digital Illusions CE AB.  All rights reserved.
Uses BINK Video Technology. Copyright (c) 1996-1999 RAD Software.

Copyright (c) 2001 Digital Illusions CE AB.
www.dice.se

