Helicops – Windows Readme – English

 	                HeliCOPS Readme Notes
	 	          7th Level, Inc.

It has been a generation since the Quake of '98 when, in the blink 
of an eye, most of Old Tokyo was reduced to smoldering rubble. Out 
of the wreckage, a new shining jewel--NeoTokyo--emerged like a 
Phoenix from the ashes, rising as the New World's center of commerce 
and technology. 

The HeliCOPS are the only hope to free NeoTokyo from the iron grip 
of Nemesys. This is where you take control. Choose your pilot and 
chopper, then prepare for the worst as you battle more than 32 types 
of enemies. Find and collect power-ups to increase your chances of 
survival. Report for duty, and good luck!

Check out our web page (www.7thlevel.com) and follow the links to
the HeliCOPS page for the latest info on the game.


INSTALLING HELICOPS

There are three ways to install HeliCOPS: CD, Optimal, and Full 
installation.

The CD option installs sound and graphics files, and you must have
the CD in the CD drive to run the program. This option requires 
approximately 30 MB of hard disk space.

The Optimal option installs sounds, graphics, and stages, and
requires approximately 60 MB of hard disk space. (You do not
need to have the CD in the drive to run the program.)

The Full option installs everything to your hard disk, and requires
approximately 454 MB of hard disk space.

If you are installing under Windows 95 and Autoplay is turned on, 
you do not need to manually run the setup program to install HeliCOPS. 
The first time you insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, Windows 95 
will automatically start the setup program. 

Once installed, every time you insert the CD into the CD-ROM 
drive the Autoplay feature of Windows 95 will automatically 
start HeliCOPS.

To install the program:

1. Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click the Start button and select Run.
3. Type X:\SETUP.EXE (replace X: with the letter that 
   represents your CD-ROM drive) in the command line and 
   press ENTER. The Installation program opens, giving you 
   these choices: CD, Optimal, or Full.
4. Choose the option you want and click Next to start the 
   installation.
5. Follow the instructions.

You may have problems running HeliCOPS if you do not have hardware 
that supports DirectX 3.0x (which is automatically installed when 
the program is installed). If you have any questions about DirectX 
or its compatibility with your hardware (for example, your video or 
sound card, or your network, for network play), contact the 
manufacturer of the hardware. You may need updated drivers that 
support DirectX. For more information about DirectX, check out 
www.microsoft.com.

Note: If you do not install DirectX, you cannot access modem or 
network play, and the game may display strangely when you play.

HeliCOPS will load effortlessly on many different types of systems,
but occasionally some problems may occur. Video cards that do not
comply with DirectX 3.0x can still be used, but HeliCOPS will run
in a window instead of full screen, and at much slower speeds. For
sound cards that are not compatible, you will have no sound but the 
game will still run. (The SoundBlaster AWE 32 is an exception; you
will need to obtain updated drivers for the game to run.) Some 
joysticks may connect to the sound card, so it the sound card
cannot work, then the joystick will not work.

You may also need to calibrate your joystick before playing. See
the Officer's Manual for more information on calibrating your
joystick.


CHANGES TO THE DOCUMENTATION

On page 7 of the Officer's Manual, four choices for Music are
described. There are now only two options for Music in the 
Options screen:MIDI and OFF. CD and OTHER have been removed 
from the program.


TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

If you have difficulty installing or running the HeliCOPS, please 
read the section below before calling our Technical Support phone 
line. By checking the few items listed below, you may be able to 
solve any difficulty you are having on your own.

If you are still having difficulty, call Technical Support at 
972-498-8010. Support is available Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 
9:00 pm, and on Saturday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Central Time. You 
also can reach Technical Support via America Online (keyword Seventh) 
or the Microsoft Network (Go Seventh).

Technical Support also is available via the World Wide Web on 7th 
Level's web page (www.7thlevel.com). By accessing 7th Level's web page, 
you can download the latest technical support information along with 
demos of current and future products, register your products online, 
and participate in contests and chats with the celebrities and 
individuals involved in our products.


Problem:
   I've installed HeliCOPS, but the program will not run. 

Solution:
   You may need to acquire updated drivers for your sound card or
   your graphics card. Microsoft's DirectX requires the latest drivers 
   for sound and graphics. If you continue to have problems, you may
   want to contact Microsoft for help with DirectX. The web address is
   www.microsoft.com.

Problem:
   The game will not run.

Solution:
   A possible cause is that your video card does not switch resolution
   modes on the fly. If your resolution is set to anything other than 
   640x480, the game automatically switches resolution. Some cards
   do not support this. If this is the case, you will need to 
   manually change your resolution setting to 640x480 with 256 colors.
   Please contact the video card manufacturer for further assistance.

Problem:
   I was able to start the game and view the introduction, but the 
   game will not run.

Solution:
   If you have a SoundBlaster AWE 32 sound card, a conflict with 
   DirectX may occur. If so, you will need to obtain new drivers
   that are compatible with this version of DirectX. You can download
   the latest drivers at www.creativelabs.com.

Problem:
   When I try to exit a modem game, the line stays connected and won't
   hang up.

Solution:
   This is probably a DirectPlay problem. For a short term fix, close 
   the game, and then restart HeliCOPS. Microsoft is aware of the 
   problem, and will be making a fix available in the next version 
   of DirectX.
   
Problem:
   When HeliCOPS searches for com port when in NET mode and the search
   fails, the program won't let me try another com port.

Solution:
   This is caused by DirectX and will be fixed in an upgrade to DirectX.
   Close HeliCOPS, and then restart the game. 


HELP WITH YOUR HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE QUESTIONS

If you have questions about your computer's hardware or other software
applications, please contact the manufacturer before contacting
7th Level Technical Support. The manufacturer will be able to answer
any questions you may have on the installation and specific settings
for your needs. Listed below are the Technical Support and BBS phone
numbers for several manufacturers.

Manufacturer          Tech. Support  BBS Number      Web Address
		
ATI Technologies      905-882-2626   none            www.atitech.ca
Creative Labs         405-742-6622   405-742-6660    www.creativelabs.com
NEC                   800-388-8888   none            www.nec.co.jp/index_e.html
Orchid Technology     510-683-0323   none            www.orchid.com
Media Vision          510-770-9905   510-770-0527    www.mediavis.com/mainmenu.htm
Roland Corp.          213-685-5141   none            www.rolandcorp.com
Turtle Beach Systems  717-767-0279   none            www.tbeach.com
Ensoniq               610-647-3930   none            www.ensoniq.com
Tseng                 215-968-0502   215-579-7536    www.tseng.com
Philips LMS           800-777-5674   719-593-4081    www.philips.com
Diamond Multimedia    408-325-7000   408-325-7175    www.diamondmm.com
Logitech	      510-795-8100   510-795-0408    www.optics.org/logitech-us
Advanced Gravis	      604-431-1807   604-431-5927    www.gravis.com
CH Products	      619-598-2518   619-598-2524    www.chproducts.com

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