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Links LS 2000 Demo README.TXT 9/2/99
The demo is a condensed version of the Links LS 2000 retail version.
The following is a list of differences between the retail version and demo
version of Links LS 2000:
1. Mauna Kea is the only available course in the demo. Links LS 2000 has six
18 hole courses: Mauna Kea, Hapuna, Covered Bridge, and St Andrews Old, New,
and Jubilee courses. You can also add on over 20 additional courses (sold
separately) with the full retail version.
2. Only the front nine holes can be played in the demo.
3. Tournament objects are not available in the demo.
4. Quick Start, Multimedia, and Virtual Tournament are not available
options in the demo.
5. The Lessons menu has been omitted in the demo.
6. Male 4 is the only available golfer animation. Links LS 2000 has 12
available animations, including Arnold Palmer and Fuzzy Zoeller.
7. Recorded players are not available in the demo.
8. There are only five available Modes of Play that can be played in the demo.
The full version offers 30 additional MOP's.
If you have questions concerning the game play you can find answers
in the On-Line Help after installing the Demo.
To purchase the full retail version of Links LS 2000, visit a retailer near
you or order online at shop.microsoft.com
SYSTEM NOTES
1. The Links LS 2000 Demo requires DirectX 6.1 with DirectPlay 6.1a for Windows 95/98 or
Service Pack 3 for Windows NT 4.0 with DirectPlay 6.1a to be installed on the system
in order to run properly. You can download the latest versions of DirectX from Microsoft's
website at "http://www.microsoft.com/directx/homeuser/downloads/".
2. AUTOMATIC CRASH RECOVERY
To make sure that a crash is fully recoverable, Links LS 2000 Demo has a built-in
Automatic (Emergency) Save feature. The last two games you were playing are saved
as LASTGAME and OLDLAST, whether the game terminated abnormally or you left the game
before finishing 9 holes. You can resume either of these games by clicking on
the RESUME button in the middle of the main menu. If a
crash occurs, restart Links LS 2000 Demo as usual. When the game starts, it
recognizes that an abnormal termination occurred and will ask you if
you want to resume the previous game. If you say YES, it automatically
resumes LASTGAME. If you say NO, you can still re-enter the game later by
clicking the RESUME and selecting LASTGAME from the list of
saved games. If you start a new game, it takes the place of
LASTGAME and LASTGAME takes the place of OLDLAST. The
previous version of OLDLAST will be erased.
If resuming your LASTGAME continues to crash, try restarting Windows.
3. RUNNING OTHER APPLICATIONS WITH Links LS 2000 Demo
Due to the requirements the Links LS 2000 Demo imposes on your system, it is not
recommended that you run any applications in the background while Links LS 2000 Demo
is running.
4. MASTER VOLUME UNDER WINDOWS NT
The Direct Sound component of DirectX does not allow the setting of the
master volume for the individual games. To adjust the overall sound in
the game you must adjust it with the volume levels in the Multimedia
applet in the Control Panel.
5. NOTES FROM MICROSOFT DIRECTX 6 - DXREADME.TXT DATED 7/27/98
- The latest drivers for US Robotics modems can cause problems hosting
a session. This is a bug in the drivers.
- Disconnecting the phone line while enumerating modem sessions can
result in lock ups.
6. PROBLEMS WITH IPX PLAY AND DIRECTX THROUGH VERSION 6.1
All versions of DirectX through DX6.1 do not guarantee the delivery of
IPX data. This is a problem that may be fixed in a future version of
DirectX. We have chosen to leave in the IPX method of playing Links LS 2000 Demo
for those that have no other method of network play.
7. HARDWARE/SOFTWARE CONFLICT ISSUES
Symptoms: - When I run Setup.exe on my system, which has Microsoft Outlook 98
running and is connected to a Microsoft Exchange Server, the
setup initialization reaches 100%, but then nothing happens. If
I wait a long time, the first dialog box appears and the
installation proceeds normally.
Cause : - This problem occurs due to some timing issues between Setup.exe
and the Microsoft Exchange Server.
Solution: - Close Outlook 98 before running Setup.exe. Generally, you should
not have any other applications running when you run an
installation.
Symptoms: - Washed out display
- Mouse cursor vanishing at odd times
Cause : - Incompatible or outdated video drivers.
Solution: - Update your video drivers.
Symptoms: - Sluggish response while playing.
Cause : - Low memory (RAM).
Solution: - Increase memory (RAM) by closing other applications.
Cause : - Extremely fragmented hard drive.
Solution: - (Windows 95/98/2000) Run Windows disk defragmenter.
- (Windows NT 4.0) Run third-party disk defragmenter.
Cause : - Low hard drive space.
Solution: - Uninstall unused programs.
Symptoms: - Visual anomalies (course graphics appearing over dialogs, etc.)
- on Multi-processor Windows NT systems.
Cause : - Video drivers receiving graphics commands in arbitrary order.
Solution: - Install newest version of video drivers.
Symptoms: - Sound stuttering, repeating, or sound contains static
Cause : - This can be caused if Power Management is enabled and "kicks in"
while Links LS 2000 Demo is running.
Solution: - Disable Power Management features within the Control Panel
and/or your system BIOS.
Symptoms: - DirectDraw Help crashes when the installer tries to launch Links LS 2000 Demo.
Cause : - Hardware configuration error if running VIPER V550 and Diamond's drivers.
Solution: - Restart the system and start Links.
8. MSN GAMING ZONE
If you'd like to play against opponents over the Internet, check out the
Microsoft Gaming Zone at http://www.zone.msn.com <http://www.zone.msn.com>
9. OPTIONS/GAME SETTINGS
- The Rotate Swing Ball option and Folded Score Card option are
not available in Links LS 2000 Demo.
10. HOT KEYS
Alt+C is no longer an available shortcut key for cameras.
We recommend that you do not leave Links LS 2000 Demo playing unattended for an
excessive length of time. Links LS 2000 Demo is designed to take full advantage
of a technique known as "multithreading," which allows for much faster
screen redraws and physics calculations. Unfortunately, multithreading is
extremely sensitive to the timing of your individual system. If extra
applications are running in the background, or power management (either in
the operating system or from your motherboard) "kicks in" during your game,
the timers that Links LS 2000 Demo requires to run properly may be off, and your
game experience may not be as enjoyable as it would be otherwise.
We hope you enjoy playing Links LS 2000 Demo as much as we enjoyed making it.