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README FILE for
Test Drive 6 Demo
12/23/1999
Table of Contents
1) System Requirements
2) Quick Start
3) Default Controls
4) Troubleshooting
5) Known Issues
6) Hardware Compatibility
7) Reaching Tech Support
8) Legal Stuff
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1) System Requirements
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OS: Windows 95/98
CPU: Pentium 233 or equivalent
RAM: 32 MB Ram
DirectX: DirectX 7 must be installed, but is not
included with the demo
Video: 4MB D3D or Glide compatible 3D accelerator card
Sound: DirectX 7 compatible sound card (with up-to-date
drivers)
CD: 4X CD Drive
HD space: 26 MB Hard Drive Space
Input: Keyboard or Analog/Digital Controller
DirectX 7.0 can be downloaded from www.microsoft.com/DirectX
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2) Quick Start
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Getting Started
Installing the Game for Windows 95/98
1. Double Click on the Test Drive 6 Demo file that you have
Downloaded, The installation program will automatically
load.
2. The set-up program will guide you through the installation,
providing information at each stage. Read the
information carefully, then click Next to continue onto
the next stage, or click on Back to go back a stage.
3. Select the drive and directory where the program is to be
installed. The default destination will be displayed on
the screen. To install the game to the specified
directory, click on next.
Or if you have the Demo on CD-ROM;
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive with the picture side
facing upwards. The installation program will
automatically load. If the installation program does not
load straight away, double click on the My Computer icon,
then double click on the CD-ROM icon. Within the new
window you can highlight and select the Setup.exe icon to
install the game.
2. The set-up program will guide you through the installation,
providing information at each stage. Read the
information carefully, then click Next to continue onto
the next stage, or click on Back to go back a stage.
3. Select the drive and directory where the program is to be
installed. The default destination will be displayed on
the screen. To install the game to the specified
directory, click on next.
Uninstalling From Windows 95/98
You can uninstall the game by selecting the Uninstall option
within the Test Drive 6 Demo menu. You can also uninstall the
game by using the Add/Remove Programs option from the Control
Panel. Select the Test Drive 6 program from the menu, and then
click the Add/Remove button to complete the procedure.
In this demo you can race the Viper GTS in London. To race,
simply click on "Create New Player", delete the name that is
there and type in your name, click on Pratice, then Race.
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3) Default Controls
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Steer Left Left Arrow
Steer Right Right Arrow
Accelerate Up Arrow
Brake\Reverse Down Arrow
Hand Brake Space Bar
Horn S
Gear UP\DOWN A\Z
Rearview X
Camera C
If you wish to use a game pad with this demo, make sure it is
working in Windows first, then start up the game and go to the
options menu. Choose the Controller Options and press the right
arrow key while Keyboard is highlighted, it should change to
a game controller.
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4) Troubleshooting
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Why is my game crashing?
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In order for your to run this game, your hardware must be
certified to work with Microsoft DirectX 7. Your system must be
100% compatible with DirectX to ensure the game will work.
To check the status of DirectX 7 on your computer:
1. Click on Start.
2. Highlight Find and click Files or Folders
3. Search your C: drive for the file called DXDIAG.EXE
4. Double click the icon that is found to launch the DirectX
Diagnostic Tools window.
5. Check your Display and Sound pages for Certified: YES.
If either says Certified: NO, you must contact your
computer manufacturer for updated drivers. Call them
(or check http://www.windrivers.com for links to hardware
driver pages) and get drivers that are certified to work
with DirectX 7. If they cannot provide you with that,
your system does not meet the minimum requirement to run
the game.
If my drivers aren't updated, who do I contact?
======================================
You can check to see what your sound and video card by going
through the following steps. Once you have located the
manufacturer of your card, you can go to the company's website
(found easily at http://www.windrivers.com) and download the
latest (DirectX 7 Compatible) drivers. Download and install
those drivers to bring your system up to date.
1. Click on Start
2. Highlight Settings and click Control Panel
3. Double-click your System icon
4. Click Device Manager to bring up the hardware list in your
computer. Your video card will be listed under
Display Adapter Your sound card will be listed under
Sound, Video and Game Controllers. Write down the
company and model number of those items and do an
advance search at Windrivers.com to find the driver you
need. Remember if your card does not have drivers
loaded that are compatible with DirectX 6, your game does
not meet the minimum requirement to play the game.
Why is my Gamepad not working?
===========================
If your game controller is not responding make sure it is
configured and calibrated in your Windows Control Panel. To
check how to do this:
1. Click on Start
2. Highlight Settings and click Control Panel
3. Double click your Game Controller icon
4. Make sure your game controller is listed and shows a status
of "OK".
If it is blank you should "Add" your controller, or troubleshoot
your controller if it is listed as "Not Connected." If your
joystick/gamepad/steering wheel is listed but not functioning
properly click Properties and then follow the steps to Calibrate
your controller.
Why can't I get the game installed?
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There are a few things you can do to ensure your installation
goes smoothly
1. Before you begin, run Scandisk and Defrag to optimize the hard
disk before installation and ensure there are no disk
problems that would prevent installation.
2. Next, turn off all other programs including anti-virus
software, crash guard, and clean sweep to ensure they do
not interfere with the installation. Use Ctrl+Alt+Delete
to bring up the Close Program window and 'End Task' on
everything listed EXCEPT Explorer and Systray.
3. Finally, delete all files in C:\WINDOWS\TEMP before
installing. InstallShield installers will usually want to
expand files into this directory before putting them in
the proper directory. If there are files present before
installation, they may cause problems during install
(Especially if a file of the same name is already there.)
4. Finally, you may try installing the game through the Start>Run
menu with the command line: D:\Setup.exe nosyscheck
(assuming "D" is your CD drive)
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5) Known Issues
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In the audio options in the options menu, changing the
music track will cause the game to crash to the desktop. This
issue is not in the full version.
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6) Hardware Compatibility
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The Matrox G-400 crashes to the desktop when launching Test
Drive 6. This is a driver issue please check for the latest
G400 driver.
If you have a Banshee card and the game is crashing, select
"Video card setup" from the TEST DRIVE 6 DEMO shortcut on the
Window start menu. In the options box select the "rendering"
option and change the texture quality to "Best Performance".
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7) Reaching Tech Support
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You can ask for help with your Infogrames game by reaching us by
Phone, Fax, Online and Mail:
PHONE: Tech Support is available between the hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm PST
Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm PST
408.296.8400
INTERNET: website - http://www.infogrames.net
FAX: Faxes may be sent anytime to: (408) 246-0231
Please include phone number on all faxes
MAIL: Infogrames North America Tech Support
5300 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Suite 500
San Jose, CA 95129
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8) Legal Stuff
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