If you enjoyed playing the demo, wait until you get the full retail version!
6 tracks, each with 4 complete stages to race through before crossing the finish line! Each track is between 10 and 15 miles in length! Plus 6 variant tracks (with different time-of-day and weather conditions) to be unlocked by winning times!
5 exotic supercars and 5 classic muscle cars! Plus 4 bonus cars to be unlocked by winning times.
3 "Championship Cup Races" plus quarter-mile dragstrip racing. Full multiplayer support. Even more hot tunes featuring the music of Orbital and the Younger, Younger 28s!
OTHER ACCOLADE STUFF!
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downloadable free demos, shareware, and articles.
PASS IT AROUND!
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Demo versions of this game are freely distributable.
However, even demo versions of this game may not be sold or made
part of a purchasable collection of software without Accolade's
explicit permission.
If you see an illegal copy of this game, please report it to
Accolade and to the Software PublisherÆs Association. The SPA
phone number is 800/388-7478.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. System Requirements
2. Getting Started
3. General Troubleshooting
4. DirectX
5. Controls
6. Technical Support
7. Legal Notices
1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum System
Pentium 90
Windows 95
16MB RAM
SVGA video card
16-bit sound card
DirectX 5.0
50MB free hard drive space (3Dfx version); 43MB (Normal)
3Dfx -based graphics accelerator (3dfx version).
Recommended System
Pentium 166
3Dfx-based graphics accelerator (Glide 2.43 drivers required; included with Test Drive 4 Demo).
32MB RAM
DirectInput compatible joysticks, gamepads, and steering wheels supported.
2. GETTING STARTED
INSTALLATION
To install the Test Drive 4 Demo:
Go to the directory where you downloaded the demo.
Double-click on the TD4demo or TD43demo Zip file (depending on which one you downloaded).
Follow the onscreen prompts to unzip the Test Drive 4 Demo.
LAUNCHING THE TEST DRIVE 4 DEMO
To launch the Test Drive 4 Demo:
Double-click the My Computer icon (or whatever you named it if you changed the name) on your Windows 95 desktop.
Double-click the C: drive icon.
Double-click the PROGRAM FILES then ACCOLADE, then TD43dfxdemo or td4demo directory
Double-click on Td43dfx.exe for the 3dfx version or Td4norm.exe for the normal version (depending on which one you installed).
3. GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
Visit our website at www.accolade.com for the latest updates on Test Drive 4.
No Dash Visible for Dashboard View in High Res
In order to get the dashboard visible in HIgh Res mode, you need to press the F1 key to make the screen full size. The default screen size is one step down from full screen.
Running Programs
We would suggest that you do not have any programs running while you attempt to play the Test Drive 4 Demo. Virus protection programs, utility programs, screen savers, and internet chat programs may cause conflicts with the game and should be turned off before playing the Test Drive 4 Demo.
Speeding Up Gameplay
The Test Drive 4 Demo will run more slowly on computers closer to the minimum system requirements than those whose specifications are closer to the recommended system requirements. Here are a some suggestions for improving speedà
In Options, go to the Display Menu and select the Low setting.
NOTE: This display mode does not apply to 3Dfx or other 3D hardware-accelerated versions.
In Options, go to the Display Menu and set the View to Low.
Press [F1] to reduce the size of the gameplay window.
Video Issues
If the Test Drive 4 Demo runs in a small window, surrounded by a large black border, instead of running full-screen, your video card may be having difficulty when switching between the various screen resolutions used in the Test Drive 4 Demo. In most cases, this problem can be resolved by manually changing your desktop area to 640x480.
To change your desktop area, also known as "display area" or "resolution":
Click START on the Windows 95 Taskbar.
Select Settings then click on Control Panel.
Double-click on Display to open the Display Properties window.
Click on the Settings tab.
Adjust the Desktop Area to 640x480.
Diamond Viper PCI Users
You may experience severe color palette corruption on game play screens with low resolution selected. The game play screens may appear with a blue hue. There is no known fix for the problem at this time. However, colors will appear normally with high resolution selected.
Matrox Mystique Users
In rare instances you may experience a "crunched" screen when playing in low resolution. This problem could be the result of an incorrect monitor setting in the display properties. Make sure that your monitor is set up correctly in the display control panel.
Common Error Messages: 3Dfx Version
If the message, "A required .DLL file, GLIDE 2X.DLL was not found" appears, you probably do not have the current GLIDE 2X Runtime Drivers for Voodoo Graphics and Voodoo Rush. These drivers are required for the 3Dfx enhanced version of the Test Drive 4 Demo. The updated GLIDE Runtime Drivers (Version 2.43) are located in the 3DFXDRV folder of your Test Drive 4 Demo.
To install the Glide drivers:
Click START on the Windows 95 Taskbar.
Select Run.
Type c:\TD4 Demo\3DFXDRV\GRTVGR.exe
Click OK.
Click Setup and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the GLIDE 2.43 Runtime Drivers.
4. DIRECTX
The Test Drive 4 Demo requires DirectX 5 to run. If this is not installed on your PC, please visit the Microsoft Web Page at: http://www.microsoft.com/directx/resources/dx5end.htm
If you are experiencing video, sound, or input (keyboard, controllers, etc.) problems, you may have a computer with hardware not using DirectX Certified drivers. DirectX Certified hardware is certified by Microsoft to work with games written to DirectX. You may just need to update your drivers for your hardware to become DirectX Certified.
To check your hardware for DirectX Certification:
Double-click the My Computer icon (or whatever you named it if you changed the name) on your Windows 95 desktop.
Double-click the C: drive icon.
Double-click the Program Files folder.
Double-click the DirectX folder.
Double-click the Setup folder.
Double-click the Dxsetup.exe icon.
You'll see a list of components that comprise DirectX, followed by a version number. If you have hardware that is DirectX certified, the word "Certified" will appear to the right of the version number of those components. If there is no text that appears after the version numbers, or "No hardware support" appears, then that piece of hardware(s) is not certified by Microsoft and your game may not function properly. Please contact your hardware manufacturer for instructions on updating your drivers.
5. CONTROLS
The Test Drive 4 Demo can be played with the keyboard or with several other controllers.
Keyboard Controls:
The default keyboard configuration is as follows:
[RIGHT ARROW] Turn right
[LEFT ARROW] Turn left
[UP ARROW] Accelerate
[DOWN ARROW] Brake/Reverse*
[SPACE BAR] Brake/Reverse*
[A] Shift Gears Up
[Z] Shift Gears Down
[X] Horn
[ESC] Pause
[F1] Change the size of the gameplay window (Normal Only)
[F2] Change View/Draw Distance
[F4] Change Camera Viewpoint
*To reverse, press key until car stops; then release key and press again to back up the car.
Other Supported Controllers
The Test Drive 4 Demo supports the following controllers: Microsoft SideWinder gamepad, Gravis gamepad, Gravis Gamepad Pro, Mad Catz analog steering wheel, Mad Catz gamepad, Thrustmaster T2 analog steering wheel. There is also a "generic" joystick you can select.** If your controller is not calibrated with Windows 95, your controller may not function properly with the Test Drive 4 Demo.
**NOTE: If you own a joystick not listed above, you can select the Mad Catz steering wheel as your controller in the controller selection screen (make sure that your controller is set up as a 2 axis - 4 button joystick). Pushing forward on the joystick accelerates your car, pulling back on the joystick brakes/reverses. Button 1 shifts up and button 2 shifts down.
If you select the generic joystick as your controller of choice, you will only be able to play with an automatic transmission. Pushing forward on the controller will accelerate your car and pulling back will brake/reverse. You will not be able to change gears, even if you selected manual transmission. You may also have to calibrate/test your joystick with Windows 95.
Setting Up Your Controller in Windows 95:
If you are using a joystick or any other controller, that controller must be setup in the Windows 95 Control Panel in order for it to function correctly with the Test Drive 4 Demo. To setup your controller:
Click START.
Go to Settings and select Control Panel.
Double-click the Joystick icon (or Game Controllers icon).
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Changing Controller Configurations
The Microsoft SideWinder gamepad, Gravis gamepad, Gravis Gamepad Pro, Mad Catz analog steering wheel, and Mad Catz gamepad have different pre-set configurations for you to choose from. To change configurations, go to Options from the Main Menu and select Controller Configuration. Use the left and right cursor keys to change controllers. When you see the controller you have connected, press the up or down cursor key to view the different pre-set controller configurations.
Press [ENTER] to select the configuration of your choice. You must set your controller configuration each time you launch the Test Drive 4 Demo.
NOTE: If your controller isn't working properly, check that it is calibrated in Windows 95. If it is not calibrated, you may encounter a problem where you may not be able to move your cursor around the menu screens of the Test Drive 4 Demo.
6. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you need help with the Test Drive 4 Demo, please feel free to contact the swell guys in our Technical Support department for assistance.
PHONE: (408) 296-8400
Accolade can help you by phone between the following hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm PST, and
Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm PST
FAX: Faxes may be sent anytime to: (408) 246-0231
WWW: http://www.accolade.com
techelp@accolade.com
MAIL: Accolade Tech Support
5300 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Suite 500
San Jose, CA 95129
7. LEGAL NOTICES
This computer software product (the Software) and user manual is
provided to the Customer under license from Accolade, Inc. and are
subject to the following terms and conditions, to which the Customer
agrees by opening the package of the Software, user manual and/or
using the Software. Granting of this license does not transfer any
right, title or interest in the Software, or user manual to the
Customer except as expressly set forth in this License Agreement.
The Software and user manuals may not be copied for any reason. The
Customer may not transfer or resell the Software or user manual. The
remedies provided above are the Customer's sole and exclusive remedies.
In no event shall Accolade, Inc. be liable for any direct, indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages with respect to the
Software or the user manual. Except as provided above, Accolade makes
no warranties, either express or implied, with respect to the Software
or user manual, and expressly disclaims all implied warranties, including,
without limitation, the warranty of merchantability and of fitness for a
particular purpose.
ACCOLADE is a trademark of Accolade, Inc.
Test Drive 4 is a registered trademark of Accolade, Inc.
(c) 1997 Accolade, Inc. All rights reserved.
All brand names and company names are properties of their respective owners.
The Test Lab would like to thank B/D/I and everyone else at Pitbull for all their hard work.
Special thanks: Scott, John, Virgil, Gordon, Alan, and Brains.
Matthew would like to thank The Sinister Spider for donating his sofa to the lab.
