Thank you for playing ER û The Game Based on the Hit TV Series. We recommend that you read this file to get the most up-to-date information about installing, running and playing the game.
Be sure to check the game's website at www.ergame.com for the very latest information related to ER.
* A T&L-capable video card with at least 32 MB of video RAM (Most NVIDIA(r) GeForce(tm)/Quadro(tm) and ATI(r) Radeon(tm) class video cards)
* If no Hardware T&L card present, must have 2.0 Ghz Processor or better
* DirectX(r)-compatible sound
* Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers
It is recommended for all video cards that you obtain the latest drivers for best performance. You can likely download the latest versions of your video card's drivers from the website of the manufacturer of your video card.
ER requires Standard user or Administrative user rights to install and run properly on Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Restricted or Limited users will experience difficulty installing and running the game.
Please consult your network administrator if you are having trouble.
2. Installation
To Install:
Start at the Windows desktop.
Insert the ER CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The ER startup screen will appear.
Select the Install button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
If the startup window does not appear automatically, you can install the program manually:
* Select the Start button on your Windows taskbar and choose Run.
* Type " D:\SETUP.EXE " in the Open field. (If your CD-ROM drive uses a letter other than D, substitute that letter for D.)
* Select the OK button and follow the on-screen instructions to install ER.
By default, ER will install itself in the following directory: C:\PROGRAM FILES\Legacy Interactive. You can select a different directory during the installation.
A few files will remain on your harddrive in the Legacy Interactive folder after you uninstall the game. These files contain your saved game data, so that you will be able to use your previously saved games if you re-install the game later. These folders can be removed manually.
To Play:
After successfully installing the program, double-click the ER icon on your desktop (if you specified to create it during installation) or locate the ER ûThe Game icon in your Start Menu (By default Start\Programs\ER).
To Uninstall:
Click the Start button and then select Programs, Legacy Interactive, and Uninstall ER. Note that although the uninstall program will delete all the data files that have been installed by the game, you will need to delete all other files manually. You may also uninstall ER by using the Windows Add/Remove Programs Control Panel.
3. FAQ
All FAQs can be accessed online at http://www.legacyinteractive.com. Click on "Support", then on "Support FAQ" and "Find Out More". Select "ER Based on the HIT TV Series" from the list.
a) Known compatibility issues:
* Matrox Parhelia
* Matrox G400 series
* SiS Xabre 400
* SiS 650
* S3 Pro Savage DDR
b) If your entire game is very slow or freezes after playing for a whileà
* Make sure you meet the minimum system requirements for the game.
* Close down all other applications when running the program.
* Make sure to update your video card drivers.
* Turn off antialiasing in your video card's settings application. Typically, you can access these settings via START|CONTROL PANEL|DISPLAY, click on the 'Settings" tab and click on the "Advanced" button. ER uses OpenGL for 3D rendering, so you will need to make the adjustments specifically for OpenGL.
c) If you hear crackling in the audio, click on START|RUN and type "dxdiag". Click "OK". When The DXDIAG application opens, click on the "SOUND" tab and make sure that Hardware Acceleration is set to Full.
d) If other programs are interrupting your gameà
It is strongly recommended to turn off all background applications when running graphically intensive programs. Background applications include such things as System Agent, Internet chat utilities, virus checkers and screen savers. Crash guard programs such as First Aid for Windows can also cause problems.
e) If you are still having problems getting the game to work correctlyà
Update Drivers
You should update your video card and audio card drivers often. Check with the manufacturer of your system or card to obtain the latest drivers. The majority of them have websites where the latest drivers can be downloaded for no charge, along with instructions on how to properly update their particular hardware.
Driver sites for popular video cards include:
nVidia: http://www.nvidia.com/drivers
ATI: http://www.ati.com/support/drivers
If your card manufacturer isn't listed here, you can probably find your card manufacturer's web site by reading the documentation that came with your computer, or contacting your vendor.
Make sure your version of Windows is up-to-date. Microsoft's Windows Update page is: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
f) Hint and Tips
Find our ER Tips and Hints at: http://www.legacyinteractive.com. Click on "Support", then on "Tips and Hints" and "Find Out More". Select "ER Based on the HIT TV Series" from the list.
4. How to Contact Technical Support
Call our technical support department at (410) 568-3636 between the hours of 10 am to 10 pm EST Monday through Friday, and 8 am to 8pm EST, Saturday and Sunday.
When contacting technical support, be sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements. Otherwise, our support representatives will not be able to help you. You should provide as much information as you can about your computer system and the problem you are experiencing. The following information will be needed for effective technical assistance to be provided:
* Your first and last name
* Phone number, fax number, mailing address, and e-mail address
* Name of Product, version, platform, and format
* Brief description of your problem including exact error message text
* Type of computer including name brand
* Processor speed
* Size of hard drive
* Amount of memory (RAM)
* Video card and chip type (Click Start, then Run, and type in "DXDIAG", then click the OK button. Once the DirectX Diagnostic Tool appears, click on the Display tab. In the device box, the Name and Chip Type of your video card will be listed.)
* Sound card
* CD-ROM
* Version of operating system
* Contact Us On The Web:
You can find answers to frequently asked questions, patches, and other technical support information at http://www.legacyinteractive.com. Click on "Support".
* Contact Us By E-mail:
Send e-mail support requests to help@legacyinteractive.com. Be sure to include all the bulleted information above to ensure the fastest possible response.
5. Copyright Information
ER and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and ⌐ Warner
Bros. Entertainment Inc.
(s05)
ER Software ⌐ 2005 Legacy Interactive, Inc.
Portions of this software are included under license. The RADEtm software is the licensed property of VirtueArts Inc. ⌐ VirtueArts Inc. 2005
Uses Bink Video Technology. Copyright (C) 1997-2005 by RAD Game Tools, Inc.
Uses Pixomatic Rendering Technology, Copyright (C) 1997-2005 by RAD Game Tools, Inc.
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