copsmith [more=readme..]Return of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions
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Readme File
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About This Document:
Thank you for purchasing "Return of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions".
This document contains last-minute information about "Return of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions" and other information about the program not found in the Help Files. This README file includes information that pertains to general problems and questions you may have concerning the game or your computer. Should you experience any problems with "Return of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions", please refer to this file for additional help on answering questions about the game and solving technical difficulties.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
II. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES
III. GENERAL GAME ISSUES
IV. KNOWN PROBLEMS
V. CONTACTING SIERRA
I. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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Windows 95/98/2000 CD-ROM
Windows Minimums:
Pentium 90
32MB RAM
Compact Install = 1/2MB hard drive space
Typical Install = 50MB hard drive space
Large Install = 100MB hard drive space
4x CD-ROM drive
800x600 16-bit
Preferred:
Pentium 166
64MB RAM
II. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES
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Screen Resolution:
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When Contraptions runs for the 1st time, the game will resize your display to be 800x600 pixels in size & switch the bit depth to 16 bit. On some monitors, you may want to readjust the horizontal / vertical position controls to center the display.
There are three different configurations for playing Contraptions:
1. Full-Screen Mode.
This is the default setting and will fill your entire screen. This can be changed by turning "full-screen" off in the graphic preferences.
2. Window on Wallpaper Mode.
When you turn off full-screen in the preferences, you'll get a window on the wallpaper.
3. Movable Window Mode.
If you click on the "Windows restore button", you can play on a movable window.
CD Usage:
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You must have the CD in the drive in order to run "Return of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions".
III. GENERAL GAME ISSUES
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HOT KEYS:
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Hot Keys Used When Placing Parts on the Play Field:
X key flip object on the X axis (if applicable)
Y key flip object on the Y axis (if applicable)
+ key enlarge walls and inclines
- key shrink walls and inclines
Hot Keys Used to Select Categories of Parts:
A key selects All Parts category
S key selects Scenery category
G key selects Gear category
R key selects Rope category
B key selects Balls category
W key selects Walls category
F key selects Fire category
E key selects Electric category
L key selects Laser category
P key selects Program (programmable parts) category
C key selects Critters category
M key selects Misc. (miscellaneous) category
I key selects Inclines (part of the Walls category)
Up & Down Arrow keys jumps the cursor through active play field buttons
Page Up key scrolls up through Parts Bin categories (after clicking on & when cursor is over the Parts Bin)
Page Down key scrolls down through Parts Bin categories (after clicking on & when cursor is over the Parts Bin)
Delete key removes a part from the Play Field and places it in the Parts Bin
IV. KNOWN PROBLEMS
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1. RealPlayer7 Basic compatibility issue: Do not run Contraptions while RealPlayer7 Basic (the free version) is running. This can cause problems such as RealPlayer crashing, sound capability being lost within Contraptions, or possibly causing the computer not to shut down properly.
2. Third Party Music Players compatibility issue: Do not run Contraptions while other music players are running. This can cause problems such as sound capability being lost within Contraptions, or possibly causing the computer not to shut down properly.
3. S3 Virge chipsets compatibility issue: Machines with a combination of Windows 95-B and video cards with "S3 Virge" chipsets could have difficulty running the game. If this is the case, you should check with your video card manufacturer or consider using Windows 95-A or Windows 98.
4. On some computers running Windows 95-A, the online help manual (accessible from the game's Help buttons) may not work.
V.CONTACTING SIERRA
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A) Customer Service, Support, and Sales
B) Technical Support
C) Legal Information
A) Customer Service, Support, and Sales
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United States
U.S.A. Sales Phone: (800) 757-7707
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
International Sales: (425) 746-5771
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM to 4 PM PST
FAX: (916) 939-1010
Sierra Direct
P O Box 629001
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-9972
Email: customer.support@sierra.com
http://www.sierra.com United Kingdom
Havas Interactive
Main: (0118) 920-9111
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fax: (0118) 987-5603
Disk/CD replacements in the U.K. are Ј6.00, or Ј7.00 outside the UK. Add "ATTN.: Returns."
2 Beacontree Plaza,
Gillette Way,
Reading, Berkshire
RG2 0BS United Kingdom
France
Havas Interactive France
32, Av de l'Europe
Bвt Energy 1 (2e йtage)
78 140 VELIZy-Villacoubaly
France
Tйlйphone: 01-30-67-90-53
Lundi au Jeudi de 9h а 18h
Vendredi de 9h а 17h
Fax: 01 30 67 90 94
Germany
Havas Interactive
Tel: (0) 6103-99-40-40
Montag bis Freitag von 10h - 19Uhr
Fax: (0) 6103-99-40-35
Robert-Bosch-Str. 32
D-63303 Dreieich
Germany
On-Line Sales
CompuServe United Kingdom:GO UKSIERRA
CompuServe France: GO FRSIERRA
Internet USA:
http://www.sierra.com Internet United Kingdom:
http://www.sierra-online.co.uk Internet France:
http://www.sierra.fr Internet Germany:
http://www.sierra.de Disk and or Manual Replacement:
Product Returns*:
Havas Interactive
Sierra On-Line Returns
4100 West 190th Street
Torrance, CA 90504
Havas Interactive
Sierra On-Line CD/Doco Replacement
4100 West 190th Street
Torrance, CA 90504
NOTE: To replace your cd(s) please send only the damaged cd and copy of your dated Receipt, if less then 90 days. After 90 days please include a $10.00 handling fee along with the cd(s). For Documentation replacement, please include a $5.00 handling fee and a photocopy ONLY of either your disk or cd. Payment should be made at the time of your request. Sorry, no credit cards.
* Returns to this address valid in North America only.
B) TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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North America
Sierra On-Line offers a 24-hour automated technical support line with recorded answers to the most frequently asked technical questions. To access this service, call (425) 644-4343, and follow the recorded instructions to find your specific topic and resolve the issue. If this fails to solve your problem, you may still write, or fax us with your questions, or contact us via our Web site.
Sierra On-Line
Technical Support
P.O. Box 85006
Bellevue, WA 98015-8506
Main: (425) 644-4343
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. PST
Fax: (425) 644-7697
http://www.sierra.com support@sierra.com
United Kingdom
Havas Interactive offers a 24-hour Automated Technical Support line with recorded answers to the most frequently asked technical questions. To access this service, call (0118) 920-9111, and follow the recorded instructions to find your specific topic and resolve the issue. If this fails to solve your problem, you may still write, or fax us with your questions or contact us via our Internet or CompuServe sites.
Havas Interactive offers a 24-hour Automated Technical Support line
Havas Interactive
2 Beacontree Plaza,
Gillette Way,
Reading, Berkshire
RG2 0BS United Kingdom
Main: (0118) 920-9111
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fax: (0118) 987-5603
http://www.sierra-online.co.uk France
Havas Interactive France
32, Av de l'Europe
Bвt Energy 1 (2e йtage)
78 140 VELIZY-Villacoublay
France
Tйlйphone: 01-30-67-90-50
Lundi au Jeudi de 10h а 19h
Vendredi de 10h а 18h
Fax: 01 30 67 90 65
http://www.sierra.fr Germany
Havas Interactive
Robert-Bosch-Str. 32
D-63303 Dreieich
Deutschland
Tel: (0) 6103-99-40-40
Montag bis Freitag von 10 - 19Uhr
Fax: (0) 6103-99-40-35
Mailbox: (0) 6103-99-40-35
http://www.sierra.de Spain
Havas Interactive
Avenida de Burgos 9
1є-OF2
28036 Madrid
Spain
Telйfono: (01) 383-2623
Lunes a Viernes de 9h30 a 14h y de 15h a 18h30
Fax: (01) 381-2437
Italy
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C) Sierra Warranty & Legal Information
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Sierra's end user license agreement, limited warranty and return policy is set forth in the EULA.txt, found on the CD, and is also available during the install of the product.
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