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| Installation Notes for NET:Zone(tm) |
| Version 4.87.96 |
| Copyright (c) 1996 by Compro Games (1994) Ltd. |
| All Rights Reserved |
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|Contents|
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[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
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[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 <ENTER> 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 :
* <TAB> through fields (or <SHIFT>-<TAB> to go back)
* Select with <ENTER>
* Enter text with the keyboard
* Short-cut to field with <ALT>-<*HIGHLIGHTED LETTER*>
* <ESC> to abort anytime
* You may also use the mouse to choose fields or make
selections
* After each screen, confirm selections with <OK> button (or <CANCEL>).
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 <ALT> + <ENTER>. 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 <Enter> 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 <UP>,<DOWN> buttons.
Then press <ENTER> 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 <Next> 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 <Enter> 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 <ENTER>.
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 <ALT> + <ENTER>.
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 <F1>.