Ultimate Soccer Manager 98-99 Version 2.00 15 October 1998 *********************************************************************** About This Document: Thank you for purchasing USM98-99. This document contains last-minute information about USM 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 USM, please refer to this file for addition help on answering questions about the game and solving technical difficulties. Please note that USM98-99 will install over USM98 and previous saved games will not be available. *********************************************************************** TABLE OF CONTENTS I. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS II. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES III. GENERAL GAME ISSUES IV. CONTACTING SIERRA I. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ----------------------- Windows95 Pentium 75Mhz Processor (Pentium 120Mhz or higher recommended) 16Mb RAM Dual Speed CDROM (Quad speed or higher recommended) 65Mb Free Hard Drive Space Microsoft DirectX5 Compatible Graphics Card (1Mb Minimum) (Windows95 Compatible Sound Card - Optional) Mouse II. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES ---------------------------- Please note that for USM to function correctly it is *vital* that you have sufficient free space on your PC's hard drive. We recommend that you ensure you have at least 90Mb free space *before* installing the game. Once installed the game will occupy around 60Mb of free space. On average you should allow about 5Mb for each of your save games. If the available hard drive space drops below about 20Mb a warning will appear during your game, advising that it would be a good idea to free up some space. If you want to get rid of unused saved games, to free up some space, you may simply go into the 'Save Game' option in USM, highlight the save game in question and click on 'Delete'. III. GENERAL GAME ISSUES ------------------------ The following features were added to the game after the manual went to press... 1) SIERRATEXT PLAYERS - Whenever you see a player's name in any of the teletext screens you can now click on the player's name and go directly to the player information screen where you can view more details about the player and even approach to buy or loan him. This feature will allow you to view the top scorers, top performers etc and be able to approach them without having to exit the SIERRATEXT system. 2) NEGOTIATIONS - When you have successfully negotiated with a club and a player has finally decided to join you (or leave you in a sale) you now have the final power of veto. A small panel will appear outlining the deal that has been agreed with the club and player and you can now decide to accept or to reject it. 3) MATCH SPEED - An additional speed of 1.5 times normal speed has now been added to the match screen. IV. CONTACTING SIERRA --------------------- News about the game may be found on the internet at http://www.ultimatesoccer.com Customer Service Support and Sales United Kingdom Cendant Software International Limited 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 Cendant Software International Limited Parc Tertiaire de Meudon Phone: (01) 46-01-46-50 Fax: (01) 46-30-00-65 Lundi au Vendredi de 9h à 19h Immeuble "Le Newton" 25 rue Jeanne Braconnier 92366 Meudon La Forêt Cedex France Germany CUC Software International Limited Tel: (0) 6103-99-40-40 Montag bis Freitag von 9h - 19Uhr Fax: (0) 6103-99-40-35 Robert-Bosh-Str. 32 D-63303 Dreieich Germany United States U.S.A. Sales Phone: (800) 757-7707 Sierra Direct International Sales: (425) 746-5771 Sundays 8 AM to 9PM CST Hours: Monday-Saturday 7AM to 11 PM CST, FAX: (402) 393-3224 7100 W. 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