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Nightwatch 2, Summer1994
(c)1994 New Machine Publishing. All Rights Reserved.
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Welcome to Nightwatch 2! Please glance over these paragraphs,
and if you have any questions call us!
INSTALLATION:
Nightwatch 2 requires Apple's QuickTime for Windows, which
is included on the disc.
To install Nightwatch 2, run the INSTALL.EXE program in
the root directory of the CD-ROM. The installation is
completely noninvasive and consists only of creating a program
group and icons in the Program Manager which point to the
CD-ROM drive applications.
The Quicktime MOVIE PLAYER is left in your New Machine
program group. Use this to view any *.mov files on the CD-
ROM individually.
OPERATION:
To begin your interactive adventure with Nightwatch 2, simply
double click on the Nightwatch 2 icon (provided you are over
18, of course). You will be required to answer questions given
by the the lovely security officer. To respond, single click one of
the provided answers. Be careful, if your responses don't agree
with her, she will leave you to play with yourself. By clicking
one of the numbered rooms on the map screen, you can watch
the hot action taking place inside. The FFWD, RWD, PAUSE
and PLAY buttons will respond only when a movie is playing.
To quickly get to the end of a movie, click on the movie screen.
Then PANIC button will place a black cover over your screen
with the message "Your Computer is Off" in case it is necessary
to conceal what you're doing. To terminate the program, hit the
QUIT button.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
To use the Sampler you should have a 386-25DX or better CPU
with 8-bit (256 color) graphics, a sound card, Microsoft
Windows 3.1 and DOS 5.0, and a mouse. Your PC should have
at least 4MB of RAM, and a CD-ROM drive.
Be sure Windows is using a display driver that will provide 256
colors. This product is not designed for 16-color displays (eg.,
the standard Windows VGA driver). If your colors look bad,
run Windows Setup to install the display driver provided by your
video card manufacturer that supports 256 colors (any
resolution).
Certain high-resolution video cards may require updated driver
software for correct operation of QuickTime for Windows.
Please contact your video board manufacturer to see if newer
driver software is available.
Operation will be a little faster, the window will be physically
largest, and best results are expected, if you use 640x480
resolution rather than anything higher. If you operate in
1024x768 resolution, you may find that the "small fonts" driver
works better than the "large fonts" driver (or, less frequently,
vice versa, depending who wrote the drivers).
If you have problems reading any of your CD-ROMs check the
CD-ROM for any scratches or finger prints. Use a soft cloth to
wipe from the center to the edge. CD-ROMs are more
vulnerable to damage than audio CDs, so always place them in
the jewel box or CD caddies whenever possible.
Video play is improved by caching from the CD-ROM drive.
The DOS 6.2 version of SmartDrive includes a CD cache which
works well. To use it, start smartdrv.exe from your autoexec.bat
and include the following line in your config.sys file:
device=c:\dos\smartdrv.exe /double_buffer
See your DOS manual for more details.
Should you have a problem with a Sony CD-ROM drive (such as
the CDU-31A which ships with many Gateway multimedia
systems) which uses the SLCD.SYS driver, you should get an
update of this driver if you have any version prior to 1.71A.
If memory managers such as QEMM or 386 MAX are used and
the program does not work, sometimes the creation of a system
boot disk which loads only the necessary devices, all loaded low,
will fix the problem.
If you have a Packard Bell System with a Headland Technology
Video Card, your system's video may look displaced or
elongated. This is because the Headland Technology drivers are
incompatible with QuickTime. One of two things can be done:
1) Call Microsoft and get the Microsoft 640x480 256
color driver and hope you have the 1MB video card on
your system. If you have the 512k card then this option
will not help you.
2) Get a new video card. The Headland Technology
card, while compatible with some video, is not
compatible with all. Cards proven compatible such as
the Trident, Diamond or Cirrus video cards are rather
affordable, and provide compatible drivers on included
diskettes.
Technical support is available from 9:am to 5:pm PST at
(310) 998-9147.
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WARRANTY AND TERMS OF LIABILITY
New Machine Publishing makes no warranties, expressed or implied, including
without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, regarding the software. New Machine Publishing does not
warrant, guarantee or make any representations
regarding the use or the results of the use of the software in terms of its correctness,
accuracy, reliability, currentness, and otherwise. The entire
risk as to the results and performance of the software is assumed by you. The
exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted by some jurisdictions. The above
exclusion may not apply to you.
In no event will New Machine Publishing, and their directors, officers, employees, or
agents be liable to you for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages
(including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of
business information, and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use the
software even if New Machine Publishing has been advised of the possibility of such
damages. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of limitation for
consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to you.
New Machine Publishing's liability to you for actual damages from any cause
whatsoever, and regardless of the form of the action (whether in contract, tort
(including negligence), product liability or otherwise), be limited to $1.
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COPYRIGHT NOTICES:
QuickTime for Windows files are copyright Apple Computer, Inc.