Copyright: Over 1000 Games for Windows ©Nodtronics Pty Ltd


Introduction

To get access to all the games on the CD you will need to use the special game browser interface that we have designed. This game browser gives you an easy and convenient way to access and run a majority of the games from the CD.

You can also view a description of the game as well as copying games from the CD to your hard drive or floppy disk.


Using Over 1000 Games For Windows Interface

Main Screen

Below is the interface that allows you to gain access to the games available on this CD.

Side Bar Control

Help: Starts this help file.

Run: An easy and convenient way to starts the selected game from the CD. For some games a setup routine starts instead.

Copy to HDD: A handy function to copy your favourite games from the CD to your hard drive or floppy disk.

View: Lets you browse through the files of a selected game.

Exit: Quits the program and takes you back to Windows.

Bottom Bar Control

Arcade: Displays a full listing of Arcade games available on the CD.

Board: Displays a full listing of Board games available on the CD.

Education: Displays a full listing of Education games available on the CD.

Strategy: Displays a full listing of Strategy games available on the CD.

Cards: Displays a full listing of Cards games available on the CD.

Action: Displays a full listing of Action games available on the CD.

Adventure: Displays a full listing of Adventure games available on the CD.

3D: Displays a full listing of 3D games available on the CD.

If at any point in time your are not sure of what the buttons on the Side or Bottom bar do, just move your mouse over the button and a brief yellow help text will appear top right of screen.

Clicking on to a game from the Games Listing will load a description of the game. This saves you the time and effort of having to run or install only the games that appeal to you. The game listing is sorted in alphabetical order making it very easy and fast to access your favourite games.


Exiting Game Outline
Exiting Games Outline

If the game lacks information on how to exit then use the following key combinations:

* X

* Q

* Esc

* Ctrl Break

* Ctrl Esc

* Ctrl X

* Ctrl Q

* Alt X

* Alt Q

* Alt Esc

* Shift X

* Shift Q

* Shift Esc

* Shift F10

* F10

* F1

If any of these do not work then close the game with the following key combinations:

* Ctrl Alt Delete then select the game and click on to the “End Task” button

Try and avoid restarting the computer via your On/Off switch


Shareware Outline

Shareware is an exciting marketing scheme which allows you to try top quality software before you pay the author. The small fee you pay for this package covers duplication, distribution and packaging. If you find any programs entertaining then we encourage you to register with the authors who may provide extra levels, manuals, updates, etc... The Copyright(s) on the programs contained on this CD belong to the respective authors and/or companies involved.

To find out about registration, refer to the games documentation files or the opening\closing screens of the game. Send an international money order via your local Post Office in the currency anotated. Your payment supports authors enabling them to write newer and better shareware programs.


System Requirements

Minimum Configuration

486 DX CPU

8 MB Ram

640 x 480 screen resolution with 256 colour mode SVGA

4X CD-ROM

Sound Blaster compatible sound card

Mouse

Windows 98, ME or XP

Recommended Configuration

Pentium Processor or better

16 MB Ram

640 x 480 screen resolution or higher with 16-bit or higher colour mode

8X CD-ROM

Sound Blaster Compatible Sound Card

Mouse

Windows 98, ME or XP


General Problems

The following lists some of the problems that you may experience and a solution or work around has been provided.

Q: I keep getting a setup error

A: It is essential to close all running programs before beginning the set up procedure. Failure to do this can result in problems in setting up a program.

Ensure you also close all programs on the task bar such as virus scanning programs. By closing all programs you ensure a successful set up of your new program.

Q: I can not run Over 1000 Games For Windows program file?

A: If you find that an error occurs on execution of Over 1000 Games For Windows program then you need to install the Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime files. To Install the Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime files execute the file "VBRUN60SP5.EXE" on the CD.

1. Click on to the "Start" button located on the bottom left of your task bar.

2. Select "Run".

3. Type in the following "D:\DRIVERS\VBRUN\VBRUN60SP5.EXE" (assuming that D is your CD-ROM drive letter - please change if otherwise).

4. Click on to the "Run" or "OK" button and follow the on-screen instruction to complete the installation.

DISPLAY PROBLEMS

Q: What's a Small Font Driver, and why do I need one?

A: Small font drivers display a screen resolution of 96 DPI (dots per inch). This is the standard for PCs.

Large Font drivers were created by video companies to allow people to use higher resolutions, while still being able to read text.

This is actually a hoax, since the screen DPI is changed, in order to force fonts to appear larger, thus decreasing the size of bitmapped images (which are controlled by screen DPI). Some video card manufacturers actually just load the next lower resolution video driver, fooling the user into thinking they are running a higher resolution.

Over 1000 Games For Windows was created using standard 96 DPI resolution (640x480). When used on a system with large fonts, the artwork displayed appears larger than its actually size, causing display problems.

Under Windows 95, 98 & ME, you can change the size of screen fonts, without changing the screen DPI by:

1. Click on to the "Start" button.

2. Select "Settings" and then "Control Panel".

3. Find and double click on to the "Display" icon.

4. Click on to the "Setting" tab.

5. Under the "Font Size" section click on to the black arrow pointing down and then select "Small Font".

6. Finally click on to the "OK" button.

Q: The graphics are blacked out, or look funny.

A: Many Video Cards claim to be 100% Windows Compatible, when in fact they are not.

If parts of the game are blacked out, your card does not properly support the BitBlt drawing function, which is part of the Windows Operating System.

Try a different resolution, or different color depth. You may find one that works. Contact your video card manufacturer or use the internet and obtain the latest drivers for your card, that support certain Windows functions (ie: StretchBlt. BitBlt), at some resolutions or color depths.

The following video card manufacturers often have problems with non-compatible drivers.

Trident, Cirrus Logic, STB Inc.

If you have internet access we suggest that you take a look at http://www.winfiles.com, here you can download the lastest drivers from major hardware manufacturers for Windows 95, 98 & ME.

SOUND PROBLEMS

Q: "Cannot Open Wave File" or "Cannot Open Midi File"

A: Over 1000 Games For Windows was designed to operate with Sound Blaster Compatible Cards utilising Windows Standard MCI commands. Cards that are not  Soundblaster Compatible may not work with this program.


Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS". NODTRONICS PTY LTD MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND. EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS PROGRAM OR ANY FILES DOCUMENTATION OR ELEMENTS THERE OF OR RELATING THERE TO OR ANY MEDIUM THE PROGRAM MAY BE ON (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE). SUBJECT TO ANY CONTRARY PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE STATE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL NODTRONICS PTY LTD BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM OR ANY FILES, DOCUMENTATION OR ELEMENTS THEREOF, INCLUDING FROM NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT, EVEN IF NODTRONICS PTY LTD IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN PARTICULAR, NODTRONICS PTY LTD IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF COMPUTER PROGRAMS, LOSS OF DATA, THE COST OF A SUBSTITUTE PROGRAM, OR CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY OF NODTRONICS PTY LTD FOR ANY DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENSE TO USE THE PROGRAM, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF CLAIM. THE USER OF THE PROGRAM BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM AND ALL OTHER RISKS RELATING TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM. BECAUSE SOFTWARE IS INHERENTLY COMPLEX AND MAY NOT BE COMPLETELY FREE OF ERRORS, ALL USERS ARE ADVISED TO VERIFY THEIR WORK AND TO MAKE BACK-UP COPIES.