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Table of Contents for Mercenaries(tm)
Downloadable Demo for Windows 95(R)
-------------------------------------
1. About The Full Version of Mercenaries
2. Ordering Information
3. System Requirements.
4. Installation Instructions
A. Multi-file downloadable demo
B. Single-file downloadable demo
5. Keyboard Commands
6. DirectX(tm) Information
7. Activision Customer Support
1. About The Full Version of Mercenaries
----------------------------------------
July 8, 2784: General Alexandr Kerensky gives his
fateful order, "Exodus" and 200 transports, filled
with scientists, soldiers and the best minds of the
Inner-Sphere, vanish from known space. For the
next three hundred years the Successor Lords use
their regiments of BattleMechs, giant humanoid
war-machines, to destroy what remains of the
Star-League, each Successor Lord, trying to place
himself on the throne. Humanity falls into
darkness.
May 10, 3044, the present: the BattleMechs, once
used for heavy-labor and construction are now armed
exclusively for battle. Three hundred years of war
have nearly destroyed man's ability to build his
war-machines, only a few factories remain active,
churning out BattleMechs for the four Successor
States that still battle for the almost forgotten
throne of the Star-League. Most BattleMechs are
salvaged from battlefields, the victors scavenging
what they can from the fallen.
Mercenaries now sell their strength to the
Successor States, all bidding for the best contracts
with the most powerful warlords. On the periphery,
outside of the Successor States, pirates rule petty
"Periphery Kingdoms". From the fringes of human
space the Pirate-Kings raid weakened Successor
Lords for precious water and spare-parts.
Despite centuries of war, the battle continues.
2. Ordering Information
-----------------------
See your local retailer or in the United
States call 1-800-477-3650.
3. System Requirements
----------------------
Minimum System Requirements for Demo:
- 100% IBM PC-compatible computer
- Microsoft Windows 95 operating system
(including compatible 32-bit drivers for video card,
sound card and input devices)
- Pentium processor
- 16 MB RAM
- 45 MB of uncompressed hard disk space (not including 15 MB
for downloaded files)
- 256 Color (640 x 480) VLB or PCI Video card
with 1MB RAM
- 100% Microsoft compatible mouse and driver
- 100% Sound Blaster compatible sound card
- Dedicated game card is highly recommended for
joystick
NOTE: The Windows 95 version uses new Microsoft
DirectX 2 technology, and requires that your system
have the most updated drivers that fully support
DirectX.
4. Installation Instructions
----------------------------
-----A. Multi-file downloadable demo-----
(1) Right mouse click on the desktop and choose
New==>folder.
(2) Now type Merc and ENTER. This should name the folder Merc.
(3) Copy all of the files you downloaded to this
Merc folder. You should have a total of 12 files
consisting of: (all but the first and last are approx. 1.4 MB)
Mercdown.exe
mdem_1.bin
mdem_2.bin
mdem_3.bin
mdem_4.bin
mdem_5.bin
mdem_6.bin
mdem_7.bin
mdem_8.bin
mdem_9.bin
mdem_10.bin
mdem_11.bin
(4) Once all the files are copied, open the Merc folder and
double-click on Mercdown.exe (extraction will occur)
If a file is missing or misnamed, you will get an error
message; if this happens, check to make sure you've named
all the files as listed above.
(5) The first extraction prompt will ask if it is OK to
install all files to C:\MERCDEMO\, type 'Y' if this
is OK. Answering 'N' will prompt you to specify the
location to extract the files.
(6) Now click on Start and choose Run.
NOTE: For the next step we will assume you extracted
the files to the default location (C:\MERCDEMO).
(7) Type C:\MERCDEMO\MERCDEMO and press Enter.
You can delete the Merc folder on your desktop, if
desired.
-----B. Single-file downloadable demo-----
(1) Right mouse click on the desktop and choose
New==>folder.
(2) Now type Merc and ENTER. This should name the folder Merc.
(3) Copy the file you downloaded to this Merc folder.
You should have two files:
Mercdown.exe (very small)
Mercdemo.bin (about 15 megabytes)
(4) Once the files are copied, open the Merc folder and
double-click on Mercdown.exe (extraction will occur)
(5) The first extraction prompt will ask if it is OK to
install all files to C:\MERCDEMO\, type 'Y' if this
is OK. Answering 'N' will prompt you to specify the
location to extract the files.
(6) Now click on Start and choose Run.
NOTE: For the next step we will assume you extracted
the files to the default location (C:\MERCDEMO).
(7) Type C:\MERCDEMO\MERCDEMO and press Enter.
WARNING: Mercenaries uses Microsoft DirectX 2 technology
for Windows(R) 95. You will need drivers for your hardware that support
DirectX 2 to play the Mercenaries Demo. If you are not sure whether
your hardware and drivers support DirectX 2 please consult the
hardware manufacturer.
5. Keyboard Commands
--------------------
WEAPONS
Fire Spacebar
Select Weapon/Group Enter
Chain-Fire/Group-Fire Toggle \
Alpha Strike P
Add Weapon to Group 1-5 Shift+1-5
Fire Group 1, 2, 3 Num Lock, /, * (Keypad)
Fire Current Group ;
Jettison Ammunition K
TARGETING
Cycle Through All Targets T
Previous Target R
Target Nearest Enemy E
Target Friendly (Lancemate) F
Target Object Underneath Reticle Q
Inspect Targeted Object I
Targeting OFF Ctrl+T
HUD SYSTEMS
Cycle through Multi-Function Display F1
DISPLAYS
Radar Display (Normal/Full Screen/OFF) F2
Damage Display F5
Armor Damage HTAL (Head/Torso/Arms/Legs) F6
Enable/Disable/Save/HUD F11
Objectives/Briefing Summary F12
Remove Cockpit U
CAMERAS
Target View F4
Rear View F7
Down View F8
Weapon View F9
Weapon View (Full Screen, After Launch) F10
MECH PILOTING
Direct Throttle (Stop to 100%) 1 to 0
Increase/Decrease Throttle +/-
Steer Left and Right left arrow, right arrow
Reverse Direction Backspace
Torso Twist < and >
Recenter Torso /
Recenter Legs to Torso M
Jump Jet (on applicable Mechs) J
Jump Jet Steering and Turning 6-Keys (Home Keypad)
Select NAV Point N
Autopilot ON/OFF A
MASC ON/OFF V
Manual Shutdown/Restart S
Override Automatic Thermal Shutdown O
Pilot Ejection Ctrl+Alt+E
Auto-Ejection ON/OFF Ctrl+E
Self-Destruct Ctrl+Alt+X
PILOT VIEW CONTROLS
Zoom In Z
Zoom Out Shift+Z
Reset Zoom Magnification Ctrl+Z
Glance Left, Right Keypad 7, 9
Pilot Eye Control Ctrl+Arrows
Thermal Optics L
Satellite Uplink ON/OFF F3
Radar/Satellite Uplink Zoom In X
Radar/Satellite Uplink Zoom Out Shift+X
External Tracking Camera (XTC) ON/OFF C
External Camera Controls Ctrl+Arrows
NON-GAME CONTROLS
Options/Battle Parameters Esc
Snap a Screenshot Ctrl+P
Abort/Exit Mission Ctrl+Q
*There are additional commands and functions in the
full version of the game.
6. DirectX Information
---------------------------
Microsoft DirectX 2 needs to be installed on your
computer to play the Mercenaries Demo. If you need
DirectX 2, you can download it from
WWW.ACTIVISION.COM
If you have downloaded the Microsoft DirectX 2 from
our Web site, you will need to double-click on
DX2.EXE to extract the files. Once you have extracted
the files, you will need to open the
DirectX folder and double-click on DXSETUP.EXE. The
program will install the appropriate files on your
computer.
What is DirectX 2 and why do I need it?
Microsoft's DirectX 2 is an API (Application
Programming Interface) set that increases the speed
at which games play under the Windows(R) 95 operating
system. These APIs allow direct access to the enhanced
features of hardware under Windows(R) 95. With
DirectX 2, a program has instant access to the
hardware, allowing for great advances in graphics,
sound, video, 3-D, and network capabilities of games.
Since Windows(R) 95 and DirectX 2 are relatively
new in the computer world and have not achieved
compatibility with some older video cards, many
manufacturers are releasing updated drivers for
Windows(R) 95 to meet the DirectX standard.
If you are not sure about your video card's
compatibility, consult the company that makes your
video card.
If the Microsoft DirectX Installer does not detect
DirectX 2 on your computer, it will install
DirectX 2 for you. After installation is complete,
you will need to restart your computer in order for
DirectX 2 to take effect.
If you have other Windows 95 games on your computer,
chances are you already have an earlier version of
DirectX installed on your computer. In this case,
the Microsoft Installer will write over that version
with DirectX 2. At that point, the game
installation process will be complete. You will need
to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
If however, you already have DirectX 2 or a higher
version installed on your computer, the Microsoft
DirectX 2 installer will detect that and not overwrite
any DirectX 2 or higher files. You will not need to
restart your computer after installation in order
to run Mercenaries.
DirectX 2 should not affect any titles designed
for the original version of DirectX. Should you
encounter difficulties with DirectX 2, please
contact Microsoft for further information.
7. Activision Customer Support
-------------------------------
Online Services:
Services with Activision Forums, E-Mail and File
Library Support:
Microsoft Network:
From any MSN window, pull down the Edit menu and
select Go To, then Other Location. At the prompt,
type "Activision" and click OK.
America Online:
Use keyword "Activision" to locate the Activision
forum.
CompuServe:
76004,2122 or [GO GAMBPUB]
Activision BBS:
310-479-1335 Up to 28,800 baud; Settings:
8 Bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit (8, N, 1)
Internet E-mail:
support@activision.com
World Wide Web:
http://www.activision.com
-----In the US: -----
Fax:
310-479-7355, 24 hours a day
FaxBack:
310-473-6453, 24 hours a day
Mail:
Activision
Customer Support
P.O. Box 67713
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Telephone:
Call our 24-hour voice-mail system for answers to
our most frequently asked questions at 310-479-5644.
Contact a Customer Support representative at the same
number between the hours of 9:00AM and 5:00PM
(Pacific Time) Monday through Friday, except holidays.
-----In Australia and the UK: -----
Technical Support:
- In Australia, please call 1902 962 000.
- In the U.K., please call 0990 143 525.
If you have any comments, questions or suggestions
about this game, or any other Activision product,
you can contact us in the U.K. on 0181 742 9400
between the hours of 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM (UK time)
Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Activision is a registered trademark of Activision (C)
1996 Activision, Inc. MechWarrior, BattleTech, BattleMech
and 'Mech are registered trademarks and MechWarrior 2:
Mercenaries is a trademark of FASA CORPORATION. (C) 1996
FASA CORPORATION. All rights reserved.