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This is a demo of FIFA Soccer Manager. ====================================== o Certain options have been shielded from use. o After 8 matches the user will be sacked no matter how well he or she has performed in the Tables. o Enjoy the experience and look for the real thing this Spring! ** Please do take the time to read all of the manual, it will greatly increase your enjoyment if you fully understand all of the game's features. FIFA Soccer Manager Win95 Reference Card ======================================== Note: FIFA Soccer Manager is a Windows(r) 95 executable only. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ------------------- Minimum Configuration Operating System Windows(r) 95 CPU Pentium(tm) 60 MHz processor or faster (Pentium(tm) 120 MHz recommended) Hard Drive Space (demo) 13 MB minimum, 50 MB maximum Memory 16 MB RAM Graphics DirectX 3 compatible, VLB/PCI Video Card CD-ROM 32-bit Windows 95 driver, quadruple-speed (4x) Audio DirectSound 2.0 compatible 16-bit sound card Input Devices Microsoft-compatible mouse Recommended Configuration ------------------------- Note: as above (except for CPU as shown) Windows(r) 95 Disk Preparation( optional for demo version ) ------------------------------ The procedure for scanning and defragmenting your disk from Windows(r) 95 is essentially the same as from DOS-only the method for starting the programs is different. 1. First, run SCANDISK. To start SCANDISK, left-click on the Start button from the Taskbar. The Start menu opens. 2. From the Start menu, highlight Programs, and then select Accessories from the menu that appears. Yet another menu appears-from that menu, select System Tools. Finally, highlight ScanDisk, and the program starts. 3. Once activated, make sure there is a tick mark in the Automatically Fix Errors box and select the hard drive you are installing the game to (e.g., C:). Once everything is set up correctly, click Start to have the program scan the drive and correct any errors. 4. Next, run DEFRAG. To start DEFRAG, go to System Tools (as in the previous step) and highlight Disk Defragmenter. As with SCANDISK, select the drive you are installing the game to and click OK. Windows(r) 95 Installation -------------------------- Note: FIFA Soccer Manager requires DirectX 3 video drivers to run under Windows(r) 95. Prior to installing, please review the DirectX information. 1. Insert the FIFA Soccer Manager CD into your CD drive. o From the Start menu, choose Run..., a pop up box appears. use Browse to locate the demo on the CD. The required file is called INSTALL2, click on the name to copy it to the the filename box, click on 'open', then click OK. The installation language menu screen appears. o To abort the FIFA Soccer Manager Installation at any time, click EXIT. 2. At the Language Menus screen, click on your choice of language, (English only in demo ), then click on the Install Select button (arrow icon pointing right) to continue. 3. At the Installation Menu screen, this is where you choose the configuration for how you want the game installed. o The default path name is c:\FIFA SOCCER MANAGER, but you can change it if you prefer. Click on the path name to change the existing default. o You can also change the existing default path name by clicking on the appropriate drive letter, and scrolling the list of directory names, and clicking on the desired directory name. o Choose the size of installation (minimal, recommended or full) by clicking on the appropriate button. 4. To begin copying files, click Install button (arrow icon pointing right) to continue. You may go back to the Language Menus by clicking Language Select button (arrow icon pointing left). o You may abort the FIFA Soccer Manager Installation by clicking the EXIT button (cross icon) at any time. 5. During installation, you can go back to the Installation Menu screen by clicking the Install Select button (arrow icon pointing left). o You may abort the FIFA Soccer Manager Installation by clicking the EXIT button (cross icon) at any time. 6. When installation is complete, clicking on the tick icon will return you to your desktop. Starting the Game from Windows(r) 95 ------------------------------------ 1. Insert the FIFA Soccer Manager CD into your CD drive. 2. From the Start menu, choose Programs, FIFA Soccer Manager, FIFA Soccer Manager. The video introduction sequence appears, followed by the FIFA Soccer Manager Select Game screen. Note: For gameplay information, please refer to the FIFA Soccer Manager user's manual. Problems with Your Software? ---------------------------- If you are having a problem installing or using your software, we want to help. o First, please make sure you have read thoroughly the Installation and System Requirements sections above. If you have followed the directions and are still having trouble installing or operating the software, below are some hints that might help solve the problem. Note: Before attempting any of the following suggestions, please make sure you are familiar with the Windows(r) commands being used. Consult your Windows(r) documentation for more information. CD Problems ----------- A quadruple-speed CD-ROM drive is required to run FIFA Soccer Manager. Receive "File not found" error message when installing or running the game o Make sure that the CD is in the CD drive. The CD must be in the drive to install or run the game. o Make sure the game was properly installed. See Installation . o Ensure that you are using 32-bit native Windows(r) 95 drivers to control your CD-ROM drive. These drivers can be configured from the System Control Panel. o Do not use a DOS-based 16-bit driver (loaded in CONFIG.SYS) to control your CD-ROM. Performance may be significantly reduced. Video Problems -------------- Choppy or stuttering video or audio problems may be improved by adjusting the CD-ROM read-ahead cache. To adjust the read-ahead cache: 1. At the Windows(r) 95 desktop, right-click the My Computer icon, then choose Properties from the pop-up menu. 2. Click the Performance tab, then click File System... 3. Click the CD-ROM tab, then click in the Optimise access pattern for: box, and choose DOUBLE-SPEED OR HIGHER. 4. Move the Supplemental cache size: slider to SMALL, then click Apply. Note: Moving the slider to LARGE will not improve FIFA Soccer Manager performance, and may actually hinder performance by reserving RAM that would otherwise be available for the game. Sound Problems -------------- o Make sure you installed the correct Windows(r) 95 drivers for your sound card. (Refer to the sound card documentation provided by the manufacturer.) o If you ever replace your existing sound card with a different one, follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation. Once you have verified that the sound card works properly under Windows(r) 95, run the game again; it should be automatically detected. o Slower CD-ROM drives may cause audio to stutter between menu screens. o FIFA Soccer Manager requires a sound card that is supported by DirectX. (To determine if your sound card is supported by DirectX, follow the steps under Hardware Compatibility .) o If your sound card does not have DirectX support, you may experience delayed audio, audio breakup, or no audio. Please contact your sound card manufacturer for updated drivers. Gravis Ultrasound Users ----------------------- If you have a Gravis Ultrasound Classic audio card and experience problems with video or audio playback, try setting the Playback DMA buffer size to at least 4096. To adjust the Playback DMA buffer size: 1. Click on the Start button from the Taskbar. The Start menu opens. 2. From the Start menu, highlight Settings, and then select Control Panel from the pop-up menu. 3. From the Control Panel, choose the System icon, then click the Device Manager tab. 4. Select the Sound, Video, and Game Controller option, then highlight GRAVIS ULTRASOUND CLASSIC, and click Properties. 5. Click the Ultrasound Setup tab, then set the Playback DMA Buffer Size option to at least 4096. Gameplay Performance Problems ----------------------------- o For maximum performance, ensure that no other Windows(r) 95 applications are running. Check the Windows(r) 95 Taskbar and close any currently running programs. Memory Problems --------------- FIFA Soccer Manager requires 16 MB RAM and Virtual Memory ENABLED. We advise that you permit Windows(r) 95 to manage the amount of virtual memory automatically, and that you have at least 20 MB free hard disk space after installation. If you have virtual memory DISABLED, you will need additional RAM in your machine to compensate. Technical Support ----------------- If you have questions about the program, our Technical Support Department can help. Please be sure to include the following information in your letter, fax, or e-mail message: Our Customer service lines are open Monday-Friday during normal business hours on (01753) 546465. If you prefer, you can e-mail us at the following address : uk-support@ea.com o Computer manufacture o Operating System (Windows(r) 95 or DOS 6.22 etc.) o CPU type and speed in MHz o Amount of RAM o Sound card type and settings (address, IRQ, DMA) o Video card o CD-ROM o Mouse driver and version o A description of the problem you're having. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro, Sound Blaster 16, and Sound Blaster AWE32 are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. Advanced Gravis, Gravis, Ultrasound, and GrIP are trademarks of Advanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd. Windows(r) Sound System is a trademark and Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows(r) are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Documentation (c) 1997 Electronic Arts. All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANUAL ====== FIFA SOCCER MANAGER (demo) --------------------- Contents Installation: 1. SELECT GAME MENU ---------------- New (Game) Delete (Game) To start the game left-click on the New game toggle. A cursor appears in the adjacent box. Type in a file name and click on the Next screen toggle. This takes you to the League Menu. To play a saved game ( not available in demo ) left-click on the game you wish to load and click on the Next screen toggle. This takes you to the point at which you left the game. 2. LEAGUE MENU ----------- England English Super, Division 1, Division 2, Division 3. Scotland Scottish Super, Division 1. To exit the game left-click on the cross in the bottom left hand corner. 3. TEAM CHOICE MENU ---------------- Choose from among any of the teams listed here; use the arrows at the top and bottom of the table to scroll through the teams and left-click on the team of your choice. To proceed, left-click on the Next screen toggle. Your chosen club is now in the division you selected on the previous League Menu. Your starting bank balance depends upon the League. Status Bar ---------- The Status Bar is present on all of the menus in FIFA Soccer Manager and gives you the date, your bank balance, your next opponent and the next match date. In addition it displays the game type; League, Cup tie or European Cup tie. The current menu type is displayed in the top left of the bar. Below the Status bar is the Main Options Bar. Main Options Bar ---------------- This bar appears on each of FIFA Soccer Manager's four main menus and allows you to move between the menus easily. The four menus are as follows: o Squad Menu; to manage the make-up, strategy and training of your football team. o Facilities Menu; to manage and make improvements to your stadium and pitch. o Finance Menu; to keep track of your income and outgoings related to the whole business of running a football club. o Events Organiser; fixtures, results, tables, the trophy cupboard, an in-depth analysis graph, and the Match Report screen. 4. SQUAD MENUS FUNCTION BAR ------------------------ Team Selection -------------- You have a choice of five sub menus to fine tune your team and get a result. You have to pay close attention to all aspects of the modern game if you are to gain the ultimate accolade - the League championship. The five squad menus are: Formation --------- This displays your whole squads' statistics. It is invaluable to you in your new job as a top football manager. You're able to gauge individual morale, player form and fatigue allowing you to make the best use of your valuable resources. Player Statistics ----------------- This reveals a comprehensive list of individual players attributes in tabular form. It is essential in allowing you to individually tailor a training regime for each player in your team and improving weak areas. Style ----- Allows you to control each individual players' style to create a homogenous and workman-like footballing entity. Orders ------ These are instructions you give to the team as a whole. Biasing Editor -------------- Here you can influence the frequency with which your players receive the ball via the passing bias. The higher the number, the more they will receive the ball. You can set up three different variable zones on the park for attack, midfield and defence. Training -------- The Training menu is divided into Training Set-up and Stats. Training Set-up allows you to allocate different types of training, physiotherapist sessions and rest days to your squad to keep them in tip-top condition. The Stats or statistics sub menu allows you to see your players' strong points and define which areas could be improved. This sub menu is identical to the Stats Menu in the Team Selection (refer to that section for details). Training Set-up --------------- By Player To give an individual player a weeks' training, move the cursor so a particular player's name is highlighted in orange then left-click and hold; this reveals the training bar (see below). Highlight the training option you wish that player to concentrate on this week. When you have chosen the option release the left mouse button to select it. The player's whole time-table is filled with your choice. By Day To set the whole squad's training for a particular day move the cursor so the desired day is highlighted in orange then left-click and hold. This reveals the training bar (see below) and then you can highlight whichever option you wish the squad to concentrate on for that day. When you have chosen the training option release the left mouse button to select it. By Slot Though the two methods above allow you to fill your squad's training schedule quickly you may want to personalise your squad training plan by individual slot, which enables you to direct your players' training efforts towards their weaknesses. To select a slot, move the cursor over the slot to highlight it. Left-click and hold. The training bar appears and you can then select your choice by highlighting it. Release the left mouse button and your chosen slot is filled with your training bar selection. Default Training Set-up The Default training Set-up is initiated at the start of each season and does not alter. Transfer -------- As contracts expire and players pick up injuries you find that you want to enter the transfer market. Since you are running a football club your players are essentially your most valuable assets so selling a player to raise funds may also be necessary. If you plan to rise from the lower reaches of professional football then keeping an eye on the transfer market is essential since big bucks aren't something that you can get your hands on easily. Buy Player (Not available in demo) ---------- Player search This feature allows you to take all the work out of finding likely candidates for your team. You have six filters to narrow your selection down; one of these is a name search if you have your heart set on a particular player. This feature is best used in the All players category as the search is the widest possible. The six filters are: Name: If you know the name of the player you want to sign, left-click on the Name toggle and an asterisk appears in the box alongside. Move the cursor so the asterisk is highlighted orange and left-click. This turns the asterisk red and allows you to type in up to five characters of the name of your choice. Hit Return and the Player Search Engine displays all players which best meet your requirements. Position: When you have a particular role that needs filling using the Position filter allows you to cut out all the players in other positions. Left-click the Position toggle and it changes from a cross to a tick. Now move the cursor to highlight the position in orange and then left-click and hold. A positions bar appears; to highlight the desired position you wish to search for, scroll down and release the left mouse button. The search engine subsequently displays all of the players in that position. Value: Allows you to define a price range for the player you. Left-click on the Value toggle and then move the cursor to highlight the default value. Left-click and hold and the choice of price ranges appears. Select the price range you want by highlighting it and then release the left mouse button. All the players who fall within your price range are displayed. Age: To sign players of a particular age group you can utilise the Age filter. Left-click on the Age toggle and then highlight the default age range (15-24), left-click, hold and then highlight your desired age range and release. All players in your chosen age range are then displayed. Nationality: If you want an Italian mid-field maestro to wow the fans you can use the Nationality filter. Left-click on the Nationality toggle and then move the cursor to highlight the default Nationality (British). Left-click, hold and highlight the Nationality you wish to select, then release the left mouse button. Stats: This allows you to select players on their position statistic. Left-click on the Stats toggle and then highlight the default Stat range (50-59). Left-click, hold and highlight the desired Stat range. To select this stat range release the left mouse button. Players whose position Stats fall within the chosen stat range are now displayed. Of course you could select players using just one of these filters but in practice it's probably more useful to use a few to narrow down the search. Sell Player (Not available in demo) ----------- Player Information The Player information screen allows you to take a look at the progress of the players in your squad: On the left your squad is listed with arrow toggles that allow you to scroll up and down. To the right, the following information on the default (first) player is displayed: Position, shirt number, name, nationality, age, transfer value, wages, number of cards received (red and yellow), current form stat, Position average, goals scored, morale stat and man of the match awards received. Simply move the cursor so the player whose details you wish to see is highlighted in orange and then left-click. The highlighted player's name turns red and his details are displayed on the right. Squad Analysis (Not available in demo) -------------- 6. FACILITIES MENUS ---------------- A poorly kept pitch can make skillful football difficult and even bar you from playing home fixtures. Your stadium may need improvements as you climb out of obscurity or you may just want to have a look at your stadium from the air. The Facilities menus are where you should head if you want to address any of these aspects of your role. Pitch Maintenance ----------------- If you neglect your pitch the standard of play suffers and you may even may find matches being cancelled by FIFA. The loss of club prestige, not to mention revenue, is not the sort of thing that most club chairmen look kindly upon so ensuring that you keep your park in prime condition should not be overlooked. To enter the pitch maintenance menu Move the cursor to the Facilities menu function bar and left-click on the Pitch Maintenance toggle; this takes you to the Pitch Maintenance menu. On the left of the screen are five headings: Pitch Condition, Weekly Payment, One-off Payment, Good Condition and Unacceptable Condition. Each of these, excluding One-off payment, has a colour key adjacent. Pitch Condition --------------- This is plotted in pink on the graph and fluctuates depending upon the amount of money you invest in pitch maintenance, the use the pitch receives and the time of year. Weekly Payment -------------- Set the level of expenditure on pitch maintenance each week here. The default setting is £300, generally enough to keep the pitch in acceptable condition. To change this figure highlight with the cursor and then left-click. The figure turns from orange to red and you can now adjust the amount using the keyboard. One-off Payment --------------- If your pitch has fallen in to a state of utter disrepair then a quick injection of cash may save a threatened home fixture. To make a one-off payment move the cursor so the default figure (£0) is highlighted in orange then left-click. The figure turns red and you can now adjust the amount using the keyboard. Good Condition -------------- The green bar at the top of the graph shows the level at which the pitch is adjudged to be in fine condition creating the ideal environment for world-class football. Unacceptable Condition ---------------------- The red bar at the bottom of the graph indicates the level at which the pitch is of such a poor quality that home fixtures are cancelled. This causes loss of revenue from ticket sales and should be avoided at all costs. The graph charts your pitch maintenance progress throughout the season allowing you to learn the level of expenditure that best suits your pitch. Stadium (Not available in demo) ------- The Stadium menu allows you to make improvements to your buildings or simply take a bird's eye view of your ground. The increased revenue that can be earned from multi-tiered stadium seating should not be underestimated. However, the cost of stadium improvements can be prohibitive and remember that, if you secure a loan, there are interest payments to be met. Note: Any terraced areas cannot be used for Premiership games. To enter the Stadium menu Move the cursor to the Facilities menu function bar and left-click on the Stadium toggle; this takes you to the Stadium menu. On the left is a blueprint of your stadium and below this are three choices, Build, Expand and Buy Land There is a viewing window in the centre of the screen which allows you to see the individual stands of the stadium while on the right are the building details for any improvement schemes you decide on. To View Stadium (Not available in demo) To build a new stand (Not available in demo) The Figures ----------- The price, building duration and other details vary depending upon your choice. Here is a run-down of the different categories: Duration Details the number of weeks your building project takes. Your gate receipts are going to fall in the short term while the capacity of your stadium is reduced. Quantity The number of stands you plan to build/upgrade. Per Roof The price, in pounds, of each roof of your stands. Seat Capacity Displays the number and type of seat (or terrace) in your proposed stands. Per Stand The price, in pounds, of each stand. Sub-total Details the cost of building minus the cost of demolition and without any adjustment due to discounts accrued on large-scale projects. Demolition The cost of making the site ready for construction, including removal of debris. Build The cost of the building project without any discounts (if applicable). Discount As a large construction project is a highly profitable undertaking, fierce competition between construction companies is to be expected. If you build four or more stands you receive a discount. Total This is the total price of the work. When you left-click on the Build toggle, this is the amount your account is debited. To Expand (Not available in demo) To Buy Land (Not available in demo) 7. FINANCE MENUS ------------- If you only concentrate on your team's training you may find yourself out of a job, as financial flair is as much as part of your job as on-the-park finesse. You can review your income and overheads, set ticket and merchandise prices, take out bank loans and review player contracts on the Finance menus. Assets ------ The wheeling and dealing of the transfer market could reap dividends so juggling your assets may be the only way for you to drag a club from obscurity to the heady heights of Europe's premier leagues. Balance Sheet ------------- The first sub-menu you see when you enter the Finance section of the game is your Club's balance sheet. This is laid out clearly so you can keep tabs on expenses and the all important profit total. Club Assets ----------- This menu displays your assets in terms of Cash available, Player Assets, Building Assets and any Loans you may have taken out. A Total figure for all your assets is also given. Player Assets ------------- The Player Assets sub menu allows you to look at your whole squad displaying their Original Value when they joined your club and their Current Value. The change in their value, if any, is also detailed in the Change column. + represents an increase in value whilst - represents a decline in their value. Tickets ------- The Tickets sub menu allows you to adjust the ticket allocations to home and away fans as well as change ticket prices. Reducing prices may increase the numbers of fans flocking to your club's ground each week but it might not pay the bills. You alone can decide what is best for the club. To change ticket allocations Move the cursor to highlight the figure you want to change and then left-click. Now you may alter the allocation using the keyboard (up to the total number of seats in that section). Don't worry about altering the respective home or away allocation as this changes automatically. To change ticket prices Move the cursor so the figure you wish to alter is highlighted orange and then left-click. Use the keyboard to change the price. Unlike ticket allocation each price is independent of all the others (i.e. if you change the price of Select seating for Home supporters, the price of Away supporters' Select seating remains unaltered). Note: Depending upon your club's stadium, some of the ticket types may not be available. Merchandise (Not available in demo) ----------- Loans (Not available in demo) ----- Contracts (Not available in demo ) --------- The Contracts menus allow you to check both your players' contracts and the contracts you have with your concessionaires. You may change a player's wage and the length of their contract to make sure you're never caught on the hop with large numbers of players looking to transfer. In addition, when a concessionaire's lease runs out you may decide to install a different concession, giving you the ability to maximise rents earned by the club. Players ------- Use the arrows at the top and bottom of the table to scroll to the player whose contract details you wish to view. If you wish to alter a player's wage or length of contract (not available in demo). Concessions (Not available in demo) ----------- Analysis (Not available in demo) -------- 8. EVENTS MENUS ------------ The Events menus contain a fixtures list for the season, the league tables and cup fixtures/progress, your club's trophy cabinet, Events analysis and Match Report. Fixtures -------- When you enter the Events menus the Fixtures table displaying all known domestic and cup fixtures for the coming season appears. Below this is the list title which, to start with, reads All (i.e. All fixtures). To select a Fixtures list If you wish to view one of the other, more specific, fixtures lists move your cursor so that 'All' is highlighted orange then left-click and hold. A window with a choice of fixtures lists appears (this varies depending upon the Nationality of your club.): o All o Premiership o English Cup o League Cup Move the cursor to the desired fixture list and then release the left mouse button. The selected fixtures list is displayed. Tables ------ A choice of league tables allowing you to keep track of your own club's position as well as the other domestic leagues and cup progress. Enter the Tables sub-menu to see your club's division table. To view cup ties If you wish to view the cup ties in any of the domestic or European competitions left-click on the Cups toggle. First up are all the European Champions League Cup ties. To view other cup ties, move the cursor so that the Cup type (in this case ECLC) is highlighted orange. Now left-click and hold and a window with the following cup choices appear, regardless of the National league in which you are playing: o ECLC (European Champions League Cup) o ECWC (European Cup Winners Cup) o Euro Cup Below these, depending upon the National League that you're in, the following cup choices appear: o England o English Cup o League Cup o Challenge Shield o Scotland o Scottish Cup o League Cup Select the cup ties you want to view by moving the cursor to the desired cup. Release the left mouse button and your chosen cup tie appears. To View another domestic league If you wish to view another domestic league move the cursor to highlight the league in orange. Now left-click and hold. A window appears with your division choices (four in the English league, two in all others).Move the cursor so that the division you want to view is highlighted orange and release the left mouse button. Your selected league table appears. Trophy cupboard (Not available in demo) --------------- Analysis (Not available in demo) -------- Match Report ------------ This sub-menu gives you a break down of Possession, Territory, game and player statistics pertaining to the last match played. To enter the three sub menus left-click on the relevant toggle. Team Information ---------------- This table gives a break down of the run of play, detailing the number of Corners, Offside rulings, Fouls, Shots and Shots On Target. In addition, Possession is displayed on a two-toned percentage gauge. Each coloured portion of the gauge relates to your own, or the opposition's, time in possession of the ball. The Territory percentage gauge operates in a similar way; a 50% split indicates that equal periods of time were spent in each half of the pitch. Scorers ------- Details both the overall scoreline and the individuals who scored, along with the time that the goal was put away. Player (Information) ------ This table breaks down a selection of match and player statistics by individual. You can view the opposing club's stats too, with a left-click on the Opposition Player information Toggle. Save Replay (Not available in demo) ----------- You may elect to save a replay of the match. If so, click on the Save Replay icon which will save a perfect copy on your hard drive of your last match. To access the replay, go to Fixtures in the Events Organiser section of the game, and click on the smaller version of the Save Replay icon next to the fixture. 10. MATCH ENGINES ------------- Now you're clear about all the features of the various menus, you can enter FIFA Soccer Manager's exclusive match engine too see how that new formation is working and whether the long ball game is effective against your opponents. You have a choice of two match engines. Both calculate the result in the same way, however, one shows a match simulation whilst the other takes you immediately to the Results tables. It's up to you to decide which route to take, although the instant match result engine doesn't allow you to make substitutions or change your team orders and tactics. Play Next Match (Not available in demo) --------------- The Match Simulation Engine allows you to watch your team playing their fixtures, enabling you to check whether all your tactical input and training is paying off. You can make changes to your Formation, Style, Orders and Biasing using the Match Day Options Bar at the bottom of the match screen.(see Match Day Options Bar below). From here you may also Replay the previous segment of the game, change your view point of the match, and accelerate match time to get the result more speedily. Generate Next result -------------------- If you do not want to view the match then selecting Generate Next Result enables you to skip immediately to the results at which point the Team Information screen (In Game Menus) appears. To advance through the Scorers and Player Information sub-menus, left-click on the appropriate toggle. The Match Day Options Bar (Not available in demo) 11. IN GAME MENUS (not available in demo) ------------- 12. RESULTS MENU ------------ Here you can view all the match results in your club's division, all the other leagues in the country, and all the cups. If you're using the match engine, the results of matches that took place earlier in the week are shown before your game is played. Otherwise the earlier games are shown, followed by the results of all the domestic fixtures. The result of your club's fixture is highlighted in red. After you've finished viewing them, left-click on the Next screen toggle to proceed. To view the results of other divisions Move the cursor to highlight your division and then left-click and hold; this opens a small pop-up window. Select the division you want and then release the left mouse button. The desired division is displayed. To view the results of cups Above the division selector is the League/Cup selector toggle. Left-click on this to switch between the two. As with division selection, left-click and hold and scroll down the window before you release the left mouse button. The desired cup screen is displayed. When you have finished viewing the Results menus, left-click on the Next Screen toggle to go to the Tables Menu (see below). 13. TABLES MENU ----------- The Tables menu shows the club standings in the division. Your position is highlighted in red. To view other division tables Move the cursor so that your club's division is highlighted orange in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen then left-click and hold. A small window with choices of divisions appears; move the cursor to highlight the one you want and release the left-mouse button. To view Cup knockout competitions Left-click on the League/Cups selector toggle. This takes you to the European Champions League Cup (ECLC) knockout list. To view other cups move the cursor to highlight the abbreviation below (ECLC). Left-click and hold and a window appears with your choices (depending on the National League your club is in). Next, move the cursor to highlight your desired Cup competition and release the left mouse button. The chosen Knockout list appears. 14. MESSAGES MENU ------------- The Messages menu gives you information pertaining to gate receipts, merchandise sales, as well as alerting you to any change in your club's status such as an injury to a player or a building grant from the local council. You should not neglect to read these messages as failure to act upon them could see your tenure as the club's manager end prematurely. You soon learn that the manager's job is the toughest one in football. LEGALS/WARRANTIES ----------------- Software copyright (symbol) 1997 Electronic Arts. EA SPORTS, the EA SPORTS logo, "If it's in the game, it's in the game", the Electronic Arts logo, and Electronic Arts are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. Official FIFA licensed product. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEGAL STUFF =========== THIS FIFA SOCCER MANAGER DEMONSTRATION IS INTENDED FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY NOT BE SOLD OR RENTED BY ANY PARTY. ANY UNAUTHORISED USE OF THIS DEMONSTRATION IS PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT WILL ELECTRONIC ARTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE, OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS ELECTRONIC ARTS SOFTWARE PRODUCT. ELECTRONIC ARTS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS FILE AND TO THE SOFTWARE AT ANY TIME AND WITHOUT NOTICE. THIS FILE AND THE SOFTWARE HEREWITH IS COPYRIGHTED. ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. 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