Planet Blupi (version 1.7)
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1. Configuration
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OS          Microsoft Windows 95
CPU         at least Pentium 60 (Pentium 120 recommended)
RAM         8 Mbytes
CD-ROM      Double speed (300 Kbytes/seconds minimum)
VIDEO       1 Mb local bus, compatible with Microsoft
            DirectDraw, 640x468 pixels, 256 colors
SOUND       Any sound card supported by Windows 95
INPUT       Keyboard and mouse
HARD DISK   30 Mbytes free space required

2. Installation
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Execute "Install" to install DirectX and Planet Blupi in a
folder on your hard disk.

Planet Blupi requires DirectX, a Microsoft extension that
enables games to run faster (see below). The installation
program asks if you want to install DirectX on your Computer.

The Planet Blupi CD-Rom must be inserted when you play.


3. Microsoft DirectX
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This game requires Microsoft DirectX 3.0A for Windows 95.
DirectX increases game speed because the software has
immediate access to all hardware. DirectX software is
relatively new on the market hence not all video cards
are compatible with this product. Most hardware
manufacturers supply new drivers for video cards that
are compatible with Microsoft DirectX.

After having installed Planet Blupi and DirectX, verify
that the application is accepted by your Computer. To do
so, execute the "Dxsetup" program from your CD-Rom :

1) Insert the "Planet Blupi" CD in your drive
2) Double click on the "My Computer" icon
3) Double click on your CD-Rom icon
4) Open the DirectX folder
5) Double click on the "Dxsetup" icon

All DirectX 3.0A compatible drivers will be listed on
the screen.

- If the third column is empty and no version number
  shown, stability and performance are unknown.

- If the third column states that the software is not
  accepted the driver, this means that it is not compatible
  with DirectX. Software emulation will therefore be required.
  The processor will be used to do this, however in some cases,
  this can fail.

In both cases we recommend that you refer to the manufacturer
for all updates. To do so you can contact him via Interment.

4. Mouse problems
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If the mouse reacts abnormally or slowly, you may resort
to one of the following procedures :

1) Quit the game "Planet Blupi".
2) Open the file  "Data\Config.def" with Windows Notepad.
3) Replace "MouseType=1" by "MouseType=2".
4) Save and restart the game.

However if this does not work, try with "MouseType=3".

5. Screen problems
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What ever your screen resolution is, the game
"Planet Blupi" always runs in 640x480 mode with 256 
colors, on full screen. If your screen does not
support this mode, you may run the game in
windowed mode. Proceed as follows:

1) Quit the game "Planet Blupi".
2) Open the file  "Data\Config.def" with Windows Notepad.
3) Replace "FullScreen=1" by "FullScreen=0".
4) Save and restart the game.

The game will run faster if your screen is set to 256
colors. In this mode the screen is no more scrolled
if the mouse touches the window border. Use the Keyboard
arrows instead.

6. CD-Rom problems
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If the CD-Rom drive letter changes, for instance
if you have installed a second hard disk, Planet
Blupi will not run anymore. In order to run the
game you must proceed as follows :

1) Open the file  "Data\Config.def" with Windows Notepad.
2) Replace "CD-Rom=D:\ENGLISH" par
   "CD-Rom=E:\ENGLISH" (for example).
4) Save and restart the game.

7. Mouse
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Left button :
This button is always used in three steps :

1) Select a Blupi.
2) Click where you want him to act.
3) Click the button corresponding to the required operation.

If the chosen Blupi is already selected (blue or red
circle around him), step 1) is not necessary.

You may select several Blupis by maintaining the
Caps button pressed.


Right button :
The right button is a shortcut. It orders the selected
Blupi to do the most useful operation on the selected
spot.

8. Keyboard
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Arrows       Scrolls the visible part of the scene.
SPACEBAR     Shows or hides items.
F1           Describes the goal without interrupting the game.
F5           Normal speed (x1).
F6           Double speed (x2).
Home         Returns to place of mission departure
Ctrl+F9..F12 Bookmarks a spot.
F9..F12      Returns to the corresponding bookmarked spot.
Pause        Temporarily suspends the game.

9. EPSITEC
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Planet Blupi is an original creation of EPSITEC SA.

EPSITEC SA
CH-1092 Belmont
http://www.blupi.com
blupi@epsitec.ch