The $100,000 Pyramid
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Readme File
February 15, 2001
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About This Document:
Thank you for purchasing The $100,000 Pyramid
This document contains last-minute information about The
$100,000 Pyramid 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
The $100,000 Pyramid, please refer to this file for
additional help on answering questions about the game
and solving technical difficulties.
The $100,000 Pyramid and The $100,000 Pyramid logo are
TM & (c) 2001 Basada, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Software
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
II. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES
III. GENERAL GAME ISSUES
IV. CONTACTING SIERRA
V. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
I. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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System Requirements for Windows 95/98®/ME®
System Compatibility IBM PC and compatibles
Hardware Requirements Pentium II 233 MHz or faster,
4X or faster CD-ROM drive,
Disk space 300 MB free hard disk space
(before installation)
Memory Requirements 32 MB RAM
Sound Card Support Windows compatible sound card
Video Card Support Windows compatible 16-bit video
card
Interface Windows compatible keyboard
Windows compatible mouse
II. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES
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A. For optimum game performance make sure to close all
other programs before running the game.
B. If your game crashes, your desktop settings may
appear larger and the taskbar may not be seen.
To restore your settings turn off your computer and
then restart it.
C. Operating systems not listed above in the
requirements are not supported.
D. If you are experiencing problems where the audio is
slow or choppy turning your sound acceleration off may
help this problem. To turn your sound acceleration
off follow these steps below.
1. Go to Start and select SETTINGS from the
menu that appears
2. Click on CONTROL PANEL
3. When the Control Panel comes up,
double-click on the MULTIMEDIA icon
(SOUNDS AND MULTIMEDIA icon for Windows ME.)
4. Click on the AUDIO tab at the top of the
screen.
5. Click on the ADVANCED button below the Sound
Playback Preferred Device box.
6. Click on the PERFORMANCE tab at the top of
the box.
7. Adjust the HARDWARE ACCELERATION slider bar
to NONE.
8. Click on the OK button at the bottom of the
screen and close all open Windows.
Run the game and this should improve the sound quality
of the game with this setting. Microsoft's DirectX is
not required for this program but having the newest
version of DirectX may reduce sound related problems.
If DirectX is not installed and you are still having
problems, please install the newest version of DirectX
from Microsoft's website and then repeat the above
steps.
III. GENERAL GAME ISSUES
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1. You need a mouse and keyboard to play the game.
2. To exit the game at any time, click Alt-F4.
IV.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: [email protected]
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 £6.00, or £7.00
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
Bât Energy 1 (2e étage)
78 140 VELIZY-Villacoubaly
France
Téléphone: 01-30-67-90-50
Lundi au Jeudi de 10h à 19h
Vendredi de 10h à 18h
Fax: 01-30-67-90-65
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
4247 S. Minnewawa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
Havas Interactive
Sierra On-Line CD/Doco Replacement
4247 S. Minnewawa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
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
[email protected]
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
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
Bât Energy 1 (2e étage)
78 140 VELIZY-Villacoublay
France
Téléphone: 01-30-67-90-50
Lundi au Jeudi de 10h à 19h
Vendredi de 10h à 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 España
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE VALVERDE Nº 23
28034 MADRID
Spain
Tech Support Teléfono: 91 735 34 37
Soporte técnico de lunes a Viernes
de 09:30 a 15:00 y de 16:00 a 18:30
www.havasinteractive.es
Soporte Tecnico: [email protected]
Comercial: [email protected]
Italy
Contattare il vostro distributore.
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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