--------------------------------- Cross-Terrain Challenge (TM) Version 1.0.1c for Windows --------------------------------- Congratulations on your purchase of Cross-Terrain Challenge! To supply you with up-to-the-minute information, we have included this ReadMe file. Please open this window to its maximum size for better readability. ------------------------------------------------------------------ CONTENTS -------- Section ------- I. Installation II. Running the Program III. Usability Issues IV. Program Specifics V. Troubleshooting and Performance Tips VI. Technical Support ------------------------------------------------------------------ I. Installation ---------------- 1. Insert the Cross-Terrain Challenge CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. If your system supports the AutoPlay feature, then the Setup will start automatically. Just follow the prompts. 3. However, if your system does not support AutoPlay, then select the Start button. 4. Choose Run from the Start Menu. 5. At the Open box, type "D:\install.exe". If your CD-ROM drive is a different letter than "D," type that letter in place of "D". 6. Click OK and follow the prompts. To uninstall Cross-Terrain Challenge ------------------------------------ 1. Insert the Cross-Terrain Challenge CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. From the Start button, select Programs then the Blaster group. 3. Select 'Uninstall' and follow the prompts. II. Running the Program ------------------------ Note: The internet portion of SmartPoints(TM) is no longer available. This includes the ability to redeem points. 1. Insert the Cross-Terrain Challenge CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. For systems that support AutoPlay, the program will start when the CD is inserted. 3. For systems that do not support AutoPlay, from the Start button select the Programs menu, then Blaster, then Cross-Terrain Challenge. Note: If your system is running a custom desktop, refer to the manufacturer's documentation for instructions on special circum- stances. III. USABILITY ISSUES -------------------- To delete a name record from the Sign-in screen, highlight the name to be deleted by clicking on it, then click the "Delete Player" button on the screen. To exit from any activity and return to the Main Screen, without quitting the game entirely, move the mouse in the direction of the lower right corner of the screen. Press the exit button once with the mouse. The game will offer options to return to the Main Screen where the player entered the activity. To quit the program, click on the exit sign on the Main Screen area and choose 'exit game'. You can also quit from the Main Screen by pressing Alt+F4. IV. Program Specifics -------------------- 1. If you wish to view or print the product's user manual, click on the Manual button at the Launcher options screen. This will bring up your browser window with the Manual. If you have trouble printing your manual, please consult with your browser's help section on printing. ****************************************************************** V. Troubleshooting and Performance Tips ---------------------------------------- Windows Taskbar --------------- The Windows Taskbar may interfere with the user's ability to view Cross-Terrain Challenge graphics, animations, and program information in certain activities. If you encounter difficulties when the Taskbar appears on-screen, enable the Taskbar's Autohide feature: * Click the Start button, then select Settings, then Taskbar. * At the dialog box that appears, uncheck 'Always on top' and check 'Auto hide'. * Click the 'Apply' button, then the 'OK' button. You also have the option of relocating the Taskbar on different sides of the display screen: * Click and hold down the mouse pointer on a blank area of the Taskbar. * Drag and release the Taskbar on the side of the screen where it causes the least interference. Note: If you need to access the Taskbar or the Start menu at any time while the program is running, press CTRL+ESC. To return to the program, click on the program's display area, or press ALT+TAB until the program's icon is selected. If the program is very slow: ---------------------------- 1. Close any unnecessary applications that may be running. 2. Make sure your display setting is at 800x600 resolution and High Color (16-bit) mode. Refer to your system or Windows docu- mentation. If display problems occur: -------------------------- If you experience graphics problems while running Cross-Terrain Challenge, contact your video card or systems vendor to obtain the latest version of the video driver. Make sure the system is running in High Color (16-bit) mode in 800x600 resolution. To change the display settings: 1. Click the Start button, then select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Display icon. 3. Choose the Settings tab. 4. Select High Color (16-bit) for the color palette and 800x600 for desktop area. 5. Click the Apply and OK buttons. (The system may need to restart.) If sound problems occur: ------------------------ If you experience sound problems while running the program, contact your sound card or system vendor to obtain the latest version of their sound driver. If there is any unusual audio behavior on your system while running the program: * Press the Ctrl+Esc keys, then click back on the program screen, or press Alt+Tab and then click back to the program screen. If the problem still occurs, contact Technical Support (see below). Screen savers: -------------- If you are running a screen saver in the background and experience video and sound problems during the program, disable the screen saver and the problem should be solved. Refer to your screen saver documentation on how to disable the screen saver. Reinstalling Cross-Terrain Challenge: ------------------------------------- If you have deleted or uninstalled any part of the program and are having problems reinstalling, follow these steps to manually re- install Cross-Terrain Challenge: 1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the Start button. 3. Choose Run from the Start menu. 4. At the Open box, type "D:\install". If your CD-ROM drive is a different letter than D, type that letter in place of D. 5. Click on OK and follow the prompts. Improving system performance ---------------------------- These tips are designed to improve your system's performance: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, then click Properties. 2. From the dialog box, select the Performance tab. 3. Click the File System button. 4. Select the CD-ROM tab. Set the Supplemental cache size to Large. 5. Match the Optimize access pattern setting to that of your CD-ROM. (It should be set to Quad-speed or higher.) 6. Click Apply, then OK. 7. Restart the computer for the changes to take effect. *********************************************************************** VI. Technical Support ---------------------- Video drivers and system settings --------------------------------- Information about your system's video drivers can often assist our Technical Support staff in diagnosing problems that are encountered when running the program. To get information about your system's video drivers: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties. 2. Click on the Device Manager tab. 3. Double-click on Display adapters. Device Manager also displays settings for hardware devices that are not fully supported by Windows or are using device drivers that need to be updated. Contact the system vendor or manufacturer if any subkeys, such as those under 'Display adapters' or 'Sound, video and game control- lers,' are displayed with a red X or yellow exclamation mark. (Click the plus [+] sign to see the subkey.) Calling Technical Support ------------------------- Please have the following information ready if and when you call: 1. The product name and version number located at the top of this ReadMe file. 2. The processor and clock speed of your computer (e.g., Pentium 200). 3. The brand name of the sound device installed in the computer. 4. The amount of free memory (memory available to run the program) that the computer has. Double-click the My Computer icon, then click the Help menu,and choose About Windows 95 or 98. From the dialog box that appears, write down the Physical Memory and Avail- able System Resources values. 5. The complete and exact error message reported by the program (if any). Technical Support: * Refer to the CD Insert for information on how to reach Technical Support. Thank you for purchasing Cross-Terrain Challenge! Cross-Terrain Challenge is a registered trademark of Knowledge Adventure, Inc. Knowledge Adventure is a registered trademark and the Knowledge Adventure logo is a trademark of Knowledge Adventure, Inc. Uses Miles Sound System. Copyright© 1991-2001 by RAD Game Tools, Inc. Uses Smacker Video Technology. Copyright© 1994-2001 by RAD Game Tools, Inc. QuickTime(tm) and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. Portions copyright 1991-1997 Compuware Corporation. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned in this ReadMe file may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. © 2001 Knowledge Adventure, Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Vivendi Universal Publishing. All rights reserved.