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             |     Installation Notes for NET:Zone(tm)        |
             |              Version 4.87.96                   |
             | Copyright (c) 1996 by Compro Games (1994) Ltd. |
             |            All Rights Reserved                 |
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|Contents|
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[1] System Requirements for MS-DOS and Windows 95

[2] Quick Installation for MS-DOS and Windows 95

[3] Custom Installation for MS-DOS and Windows 95

  [3.1]  Start (MS-DOS & Windows 95)
  [3.2]  Method (MS-DOS)
  [3.3]  Path 
  [3.4]  Progress window 
  [3.5]  DIRECTX (tm) (Windows 95)
  [3.6]  Path 
  [3.7]  Method
  [3.8]  Program Folder
  [3.9]  Progress Window
  [3.10] Reboot Option

[4] Sound Installation

  [4.1]  Supported sound cards
  [4.2]  Sound card selection
  [4.3]  Sound testing

[5] Screen Test for MS-DOS

[6] Quick Help


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[1] System Requirements :

    a) System Requirements for MS-DOS:

      Minimal Requirements:

      CPU          :  486DX2 66Mhz
      RAM memory   :  8MB 
      Disk space   :  17MB
      CD drive     :  2x
      Display      :  SVGA with 1MB
      Sound card   :  Any supported sound card (see section [3])
      Mouse	   :  Any kind

      Recommended Requirements:

      CPU          :  Pentium processor
      RAM memory   :  16MB 
      Disk space   :  50MB
      CD drive     :  4x
      Display      :  SVGA with 1MB


    b) System Requirements for Windows 95:

      Minimal Requirements

      CPU	   :     Pentium
      RAM Memory   :     8 MB
      Free Hard
      Disk Space   :     15 MB (19 MB if you do not have DirectX (tm) on
                         your system).
      CD-ROM Drive :     Double-Speed
      Display      :     SVGA Monitor and any supported DIRECTX (TM) 
                         video card.
      Sound Card   :     Any supported DIRECTX (TM) sound card.
      Operating System : Windows 95
      Mouse        :     Any kind.

      Recommended Requirements

      RAM Memory   :     16 MB
      Free Hard
      Disk Space   :     48 MB
      CD-ROM Drive :     4X


     

[2] Quick Installation         


    a) To install NET:Zone for MS-DOS follow these steps :

       1. Insert disk into your CD drive.
       2. Change directory to your CD drive.
       3. Type install from your command prompt.
       4. Repeatedly press <ENTER> to choose the default options,
          unless you require special modifications to suit your needs.

       In most cases and for most users, this will be the quickest and 
       simplest way to perform this important task.

       The default configuration will be :

       Minimal - 17MB
       First drive (usually C:) in \GAMES\NZ directory (under root).
       Auto-detection is used to choose your sound card configuration.


    b) To install NET:Zone for Windows 95, follow these steps:

       1. Load the NET:Zone CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
       2. Windows 95 will then launch the installation program 
          automatically.
       3. Repeatedly press the 'Next' button to accept the default
          options.
       4. Boot your system in order to make the new settings available,
          if the installation program requires you to do so.

       The default configuration will be: 
       Minimal - 15 MB. (If you do not have DIRECTX (tm) installed in your
       system, you will need another 3.5 MB.)
       First drive (usually C:) in \GAMES\NZ directory (under root).


[3] Custom Installation

  [3.1] Start

    a) To install NET:Zone for MS-DOS follow these steps :

       1. Insert disk into your CD drive.
       2. Change directory to your CD drive.
       3. Type install from your command prompt.

       The NET:Zone installation program will start now.

       To use the installation screens :

       * <TAB> through fields (or <SHIFT>-<TAB> to go back)
       * Select with <ENTER>
       * Enter text with the keyboard 
       * Short-cut to field with <ALT>-<*HIGHLIGHTED LETTER*>
       * <ESC> to abort anytime
       * You may also use the mouse to choose fields or make 
         selections
       * After each screen, confirm selections with <OK> button (or <CANCEL>).

    b) To install NET:Zone for Windows 95 follow these steps:

       1. Insert disk into your CD drive.
       2. Open the program folder marked 'Compro Games' and double click
          on the NET:Zone icon.
       3. Continue with section [3.5]
 
       NB: During the game you may switch between window and full-screen
       by pressing <ALT> + <ENTER>. You can do this only if the game began
       in 16 bit mode (65,536 colors) with screen resolutions higher than
       640x480.
 

  Following is an explanation of each screen in the installation 
  process for MS-DOS.


  [3.2] Method 

    The following screens appear in the installation program:

    * Minimal - 17 MB
    * Partial - 26 MB
    * Full -    50 MB

    The recommended installation option is full (50 MB). In this option
    there are no delays between different sections of the game, as all
    data is loaded at installation. The minimal option (17 MB) will 
    require little disk space, but will result in a greater number of
    pauses to load new data between sections.

    After selecting the preferred option, press <Enter> to accept your
    values and continue to the next screen.


  [3.3] Path

    The screen is divided into an "available drives" list box,
    and a "where to install" text box.

    Available drives:

    The list box will display all available logical drives
    with type (Hard, Network) and disk space available on
    each drive.
    
    Select the desired drive in the available drives list box
    by choosing the list box and using the <UP>,<DOWN> buttons.
    Then press <ENTER> to move to the "Where to install" text box.

    You can use the scroll bar to see more drives if they don't
    fit the list box.
    
    Where to install:
    
    In this text box, type the full path of the installation.
    
    The drive is derived from the selection in the 
    "available drives" list box, but it can still be changed
    by typing a new path.
    
    If you choose a path that does not exist you will be asked
    if you want to create it when you continue the
    installation.
    
    If there is not enough disk space on the drive you chose,
    you will be informed of this. If a previous installation exists 
    in the path you chose you will be asked if you want to override 
    the previous installation. 

  
  [3.4] Progress window    

    The progress window displays the files created, as well as
    a percentage bar indicating progress in percentage.
    If you press any key or click the cancel button you abort
    the installation.
    
    If the installation has been successful up till now, the sound 
    installation program will begin.
    
    
  Following is an explanation of each screen in the installation 
  process for Windows 95:
    

  [3.5] DIRECTX (tm)

    NET:Zone for Windows 95 uses Microsoft's DIRECTX (tm). This screen
    asks you to specify whether it is necessary to install the drivers
    or skip the installation if they previously exist:
    
      * Do not install DIRECTX (tm) if the drivers exist on your system
        (recommended).
        OR -
      * Install DIRECTX (tm) even if the drivers already exist on your 
        system.


  [3.6] Path

    This screen is used to specify the installation directory in 
    which NET:Zone files will be installed. After specifying values,
    or accepting the defaults, press <Next> to continue to the next
    screen.


  [3.7] Method

    The following screens appear in the installation program:
    
      * Minimal - 15 MB
      * Partial - 24 MB
      * Full -    48 MB
    
    (If you do not have DIRECTX (tm) installed in your
    system, you will need another 3.5 MB.)

    The recommended installation option is full (48 MB). In this option
    there are no delays between different sections of the game, as all
    data is loaded at installation. The minimal option (15 MB) will 
    require little disk space, but will result in a greater number of
    pauses to load new data between sections.
    
    After selecting the preferred option, press <Enter> to accept your
    values and continue to the next screen.
    
    
  [3.8] Program Folder

    This screen is used to specify the program folder in which NET:Zone
    will install the program files.


  [3.9] Progress Window 

    The progress window displays the files created, as well as
    a percentage bar indicating progress in percentage.
    If you press any key or click the cancel button you abort
    the installation.
    
    If the installation has been successful up till now, the sound 
    installation program will begin.
    

  [3.10] Reboot Option

    This screen is optional and will appear only if the DIRECTX (tm)
    installation requires rebooting of the system. This screen is used
    to specify whether you wish to boot the system immediately or later.
    When installation is completed, the selection program folder will be
    displayed.



[4] Sound installation (MS-DOS only)

  The sound setup program may be initiated by typing SETUP at the 
  installation directory. It will automatically begin after the game 
  installation is complete.

  The setup program allows you to choose your sound card, and 
  configures the game to use this sound card accordingly.


  [4.1] Supported sound cards

    Basically the game supports sound blaster and compatible sound
    cards, but has special support for the following cards:
    
     * PAS 16
     * PAS +
     * Sound blaster
     * Sound blaster 16
     * Sound blaster pro
     * WSS/Audiotrix pro


  [4.2] Sound card selection

    It is recommended that you autodetect your sound card by 
    pressing the autodetect button. 
    This will cause the setup program to highlight your sound
    card in the sound card listbox.
    The autodetection will also fill the PORT NUMBER, 
    INTERRUPT NUMBER and DMA CHANNEL fields for you. 
    
    If there are any changes you wish to make to the autodetected 
    configuration, you can enter the fields using the mouse or
    the keyboard, and make these modifications yourself.


  [4.3] Sound testing

    When you are satisfied with the sound card parameters
    you will probably want to test it.
    
    Just press the TEST button with the mouse, or select it and
    press <ENTER>.

    You will hear the music played from your CD. (Do not forget
    to place the CD in the CD drive otherwise you will receive 
    an error message).

    If you do not hear the music, check to see if the speakers
    are attached, or if the volume is low. If you still do not
    hear anything, check the mixer of your sound blaster,
    and see if the sound effects volume has been activated.



[5] Trouble Shooting

  [5.1] For Windows 95:

    Q: The game won't start properly, or if it does and there is sound 
    without picture; or there is picture without sound.
    A: NET:Zone for Windows 95 uses Microsoft's DIRECTX (tm). You may
    need to acquire a DIRECTX (tm) driver for your sound or video card -
    depending on your specific problem - from Microsoft or your card
    manufacturer.

    Q: The game does not switch between window and full-screen when I
    press <ALT> + <ENTER>.
    A: Try starting the game in 16 bit mode (65,536 colors) and in 
    screen resolutions higher than 640x480 (eg. 800x600).
    
    
  [5.2] For MS-DOS:

    Q: The game does not run properly, and/or there seems to be something
    wrong with the picture.
    A: Try running the screen test utility SCRNTEST.EXE in the game
    directory. This is a test utility which will try to configure 
    NET:Zone to run properly with your display adapter.


[6] Quick Help

  For on-line help in the game, press <F1>.



