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LucasArts Entertainment Co.
X-Wing Alliance Demo version 1.00

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Thank you for downloading the X-Wing Alliance Demo! We recommend
that you read this file to get the most up-to-date information
about running and maximizing performance of the X-Wing Alliance
Demo.
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1) System Requirements
2) Quick Start
3) Uninstalling
4) How to Contact LucasArts

1) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
100% Windows 95/98 DirectX compatible computer required.
NOTE: Your system may require the latest DirectX drivers for 
your Windows 95/98 system.

Pentium 200 or faster required.

32 MB or higher RAM required.

2 MB PCI Graphics card required.

Optional 3D graphics support requires a Direct3D compatible 
4MB PCI or AGP 3D accelerator.

Quad speed or faster CD-ROM drive required for the full
version of the game.

100% Windows 95/98 DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card 
required.

Mouse, Keyboard and Joystick required. Optional support for 
Force-Feedback DirectInput compatible joysticks.

Microsoft DirectX 6.0 must be installed before playing the
X-Wing Alliance demo. A link to the Microsoft DirectX page
is available at the LucasArts website. 
 

2) QUICK START
To run the X-Wing Alliance Demo, double-click Alliance.exe 
in your install folder (C:\Program Files\LucasArts\X-Wing 
Alliance Demo\ by default).  Then select Play X-wing 
Alliance Demo on the Launcher.

This will take you to the Mission Description screen, where
you can choose Quick Start, to jump right into flight, or
view the mission briefing.  Whether you choose to fly
immediately or view the briefing first, you'll start off
in the hangar. Select Launch or press the Spacebar to leave
the hangar.

Once in flight, you'll control your craft with the joystick.
Pull back to lift the nose of your craft up, push forward to
drop it.  Moving the stick to the right or left will rotate 
your craft to the right or left, respectively.

Essential Controls
These are the basic keys you'll need to use if you want to 
start flying right away:

R	Target nearest enemy fighter

E	Target nearest craft targeting you

T	Cycle forward through targets

O	Target nearest objective

N	Next Hyperspace Buoy

Backspace Full Throttle

[	1/3 Throttle (You turn faster when
	you're flying at this speed.)

W	Switch weapon systems

X	Lock turret cannon forward 

G	Go to gunner turret

F	(In cockpit) Tell turret to fire at current target

F	(In turret) Autopilot.  Tracks current target.

F9	Adjust cannon recharge rate

F10	Adjust shield recharge rate

F11	Preset #1

F12	Preset #2

'	Transfer laser energy to shields


4) HOW TO CONTACT LUCASARTS

   CONTACTING LUCASARTS
   LucasArts has set up a variety of services to provide you
   with information regarding our programs, hint & gameplay
   assistance, and technical support.

   HINT LINE:
   If you need a hint, you may call our automated Hint Line.
   The average call length is three minutes. This service
   requires a touch tone phone. 

   NOTE: You must be at least 18 years old or have your
   parents’ permission to call.

   U. S.
   1-900-740-JEDI (1-900-740-5334)
   95 cents per minute
   (The option to speak with a live Hint Operator is also
   available through this number)

   Canada
   1-900-677-JEDI (1-900-677-5334)
   $1.25 (U.S.) per minute

   Where To Find Us Online
   Visit the LucasArts Web site at http://www.lucasarts.com.
   From there, you will have the option to receive online
   technical support through Yoda's Help Desk, browse technical
   documents, or leave a message for an online representative.

   Yoda's Help Desk
   We are proud to feature Yoda's Help Desk, which is available
   in the Technical Support section of the LucasArts Web site at
   http://www.lucasarts.com/support/. Yoda's Help Desk offers
   interactive solutions to technical issues based on information
   you provide. Visitors to Yoda's Help Desk will be able to
   receive technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

   Unfortunately, we cannot offer phone support for the X-Wing 
   Alliance Demo. 

   When contacting us, please be sure to provide us with as much
   information as possible. Make sure to note the exact type of
   hardware that you are using in your system, including: your
   video card, sound card, CD-ROM drive, amount of RAM present,
   and the speed and manufacturer of your processor. Also, make
   sure to include the title and version of the program, and a
   detailed description of the problem.

   Technical Support Mailing Address
   LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
   P.O. Box 10307
   San Rafael, CA 94912
   Attn: Product Support

   LucasArts Company Store
   Visit the LucasArts Company Store at http://www.lucasarts.com.
   The Company Store offers the complete line of LucasArts games,
   hint books and logo gear.

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