+================================================+ | Installation Notes for NET:Zone(tm) | | Version 4.87.96 | | Copyright (c) 1996 by Compro Games (1994) Ltd. | | All Rights Reserved | +================================================+ +--------+ |Contents| +--------+ [1] System Requirements for MS-DOS and Windows 95 [2] Quick Installation for MS-DOS and Windows 95 [3] Custom Installation for MS-DOS and Windows 95 [3.1] Start (MS-DOS & Windows 95) [3.2] Method (MS-DOS) [3.3] Path [3.4] Progress window [3.5] DIRECTX (tm) (Windows 95) [3.6] Path [3.7] Method [3.8] Program Folder [3.9] Progress Window [3.10] Reboot Option [4] Sound Installation [4.1] Supported sound cards [4.2] Sound card selection [4.3] Sound testing [5] Screen Test for MS-DOS [6] Quick Help ----------------------------------- [1] System Requirements : a) System Requirements for MS-DOS: Minimal Requirements: CPU : 486DX2 66Mhz RAM memory : 8MB Disk space : 17MB CD drive : 2x Display : SVGA with 1MB Sound card : Any supported sound card (see section [3]) Mouse : Any kind Recommended Requirements: CPU : Pentium processor RAM memory : 16MB Disk space : 50MB CD drive : 4x Display : SVGA with 1MB b) System Requirements for Windows 95: Minimal Requirements CPU : Pentium RAM Memory : 8 MB Free Hard Disk Space : 15 MB (19 MB if you do not have DirectX (tm) on your system). CD-ROM Drive : Double-Speed Display : SVGA Monitor and any supported DIRECTX (TM) video card. Sound Card : Any supported DIRECTX (TM) sound card. Operating System : Windows 95 Mouse : Any kind. Recommended Requirements RAM Memory : 16 MB Free Hard Disk Space : 48 MB CD-ROM Drive : 4X [2] Quick Installation a) To install NET:Zone for MS-DOS follow these steps : 1. Insert disk into your CD drive. 2. Change directory to your CD drive. 3. Type install from your command prompt. 4. Repeatedly press to choose the default options, unless you require special modifications to suit your needs. In most cases and for most users, this will be the quickest and simplest way to perform this important task. The default configuration will be : Minimal - 17MB First drive (usually C:) in \GAMES\NZ directory (under root). Auto-detection is used to choose your sound card configuration. b) To install NET:Zone for Windows 95, follow these steps: 1. Load the NET:Zone CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Windows 95 will then launch the installation program automatically. 3. Repeatedly press the 'Next' button to accept the default options. 4. Boot your system in order to make the new settings available, if the installation program requires you to do so. The default configuration will be: Minimal - 15 MB. (If you do not have DIRECTX (tm) installed in your system, you will need another 3.5 MB.) First drive (usually C:) in \GAMES\NZ directory (under root). [3] Custom Installation [3.1] Start a) To install NET:Zone for MS-DOS follow these steps : 1. Insert disk into your CD drive. 2. Change directory to your CD drive. 3. Type install from your command prompt. The NET:Zone installation program will start now. To use the installation screens : * through fields (or - to go back) * Select with * Enter text with the keyboard * Short-cut to field with -<*HIGHLIGHTED LETTER*> * to abort anytime * You may also use the mouse to choose fields or make selections * After each screen, confirm selections with button (or ). b) To install NET:Zone for Windows 95 follow these steps: 1. Insert disk into your CD drive. 2. Open the program folder marked 'Compro Games' and double click on the NET:Zone icon. 3. Continue with section [3.5] NB: During the game you may switch between window and full-screen by pressing + . You can do this only if the game began in 16 bit mode (65,536 colors) with screen resolutions higher than 640x480. Following is an explanation of each screen in the installation process for MS-DOS. [3.2] Method The following screens appear in the installation program: * Minimal - 17 MB * Partial - 26 MB * Full - 50 MB The recommended installation option is full (50 MB). In this option there are no delays between different sections of the game, as all data is loaded at installation. The minimal option (17 MB) will require little disk space, but will result in a greater number of pauses to load new data between sections. After selecting the preferred option, press to accept your values and continue to the next screen. [3.3] Path The screen is divided into an "available drives" list box, and a "where to install" text box. Available drives: The list box will display all available logical drives with type (Hard, Network) and disk space available on each drive. Select the desired drive in the available drives list box by choosing the list box and using the , buttons. Then press to move to the "Where to install" text box. You can use the scroll bar to see more drives if they don't fit the list box. Where to install: In this text box, type the full path of the installation. The drive is derived from the selection in the "available drives" list box, but it can still be changed by typing a new path. If you choose a path that does not exist you will be asked if you want to create it when you continue the installation. If there is not enough disk space on the drive you chose, you will be informed of this. If a previous installation exists in the path you chose you will be asked if you want to override the previous installation. [3.4] Progress window The progress window displays the files created, as well as a percentage bar indicating progress in percentage. If you press any key or click the cancel button you abort the installation. If the installation has been successful up till now, the sound installation program will begin. Following is an explanation of each screen in the installation process for Windows 95: [3.5] DIRECTX (tm) NET:Zone for Windows 95 uses Microsoft's DIRECTX (tm). This screen asks you to specify whether it is necessary to install the drivers or skip the installation if they previously exist: * Do not install DIRECTX (tm) if the drivers exist on your system (recommended). OR - * Install DIRECTX (tm) even if the drivers already exist on your system. [3.6] Path This screen is used to specify the installation directory in which NET:Zone files will be installed. After specifying values, or accepting the defaults, press to continue to the next screen. [3.7] Method The following screens appear in the installation program: * Minimal - 15 MB * Partial - 24 MB * Full - 48 MB (If you do not have DIRECTX (tm) installed in your system, you will need another 3.5 MB.) The recommended installation option is full (48 MB). In this option there are no delays between different sections of the game, as all data is loaded at installation. The minimal option (15 MB) will require little disk space, but will result in a greater number of pauses to load new data between sections. After selecting the preferred option, press to accept your values and continue to the next screen. [3.8] Program Folder This screen is used to specify the program folder in which NET:Zone will install the program files. [3.9] Progress Window The progress window displays the files created, as well as a percentage bar indicating progress in percentage. If you press any key or click the cancel button you abort the installation. If the installation has been successful up till now, the sound installation program will begin. [3.10] Reboot Option This screen is optional and will appear only if the DIRECTX (tm) installation requires rebooting of the system. This screen is used to specify whether you wish to boot the system immediately or later. When installation is completed, the selection program folder will be displayed. [4] Sound installation (MS-DOS only) The sound setup program may be initiated by typing SETUP at the installation directory. It will automatically begin after the game installation is complete. The setup program allows you to choose your sound card, and configures the game to use this sound card accordingly. [4.1] Supported sound cards Basically the game supports sound blaster and compatible sound cards, but has special support for the following cards: * PAS 16 * PAS + * Sound blaster * Sound blaster 16 * Sound blaster pro * WSS/Audiotrix pro [4.2] Sound card selection It is recommended that you autodetect your sound card by pressing the autodetect button. This will cause the setup program to highlight your sound card in the sound card listbox. The autodetection will also fill the PORT NUMBER, INTERRUPT NUMBER and DMA CHANNEL fields for you. If there are any changes you wish to make to the autodetected configuration, you can enter the fields using the mouse or the keyboard, and make these modifications yourself. [4.3] Sound testing When you are satisfied with the sound card parameters you will probably want to test it. Just press the TEST button with the mouse, or select it and press . You will hear the music played from your CD. (Do not forget to place the CD in the CD drive otherwise you will receive an error message). If you do not hear the music, check to see if the speakers are attached, or if the volume is low. If you still do not hear anything, check the mixer of your sound blaster, and see if the sound effects volume has been activated. [5] Trouble Shooting [5.1] For Windows 95: Q: The game won't start properly, or if it does and there is sound without picture; or there is picture without sound. A: NET:Zone for Windows 95 uses Microsoft's DIRECTX (tm). You may need to acquire a DIRECTX (tm) driver for your sound or video card - depending on your specific problem - from Microsoft or your card manufacturer. Q: The game does not switch between window and full-screen when I press + . A: Try starting the game in 16 bit mode (65,536 colors) and in screen resolutions higher than 640x480 (eg. 800x600). [5.2] For MS-DOS: Q: The game does not run properly, and/or there seems to be something wrong with the picture. A: Try running the screen test utility SCRNTEST.EXE in the game directory. This is a test utility which will try to configure NET:Zone to run properly with your display adapter. [6] Quick Help For on-line help in the game, press .