Atari 3 manual Setup and Installation, Installation of DirectX, Microsoft Photo Story

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SETUP AND INSTALLATION

1.Start Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP.

2.Insert the RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 CD–ROM game disc into your CD–ROM drive.

3.If AutoPlay is enabled, the RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 launcher screen should appear. If AutoPlay is not enabled, or the installation does not start automatically, click on the Start button on your Windows® taskbar, then on Run.Type D:\StartMe.exe and click on OK. Note: If your CD- ROM drive is assigned to a letter other than D, substitute that letter.

4.On the RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 launcher screen, click the Install RCT3 button and follow the on–screen instructions to finish installing the RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 CD-ROM game.

5.After installing the game, we strongly recommend that you check for updates. Re-insert the game disc into your CD-ROM drive and click on the Updates button on the launcher screen.

6.After RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 is installed, you may launch the game either from the launcher screen by clicking Play RCT3, or by clicking on the Start button, then Programs > Atari > RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 > Play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 (for XP users, click on the Start button, then on All Programs > Atari > RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 > Play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3).

7.Visit atari.com/rollercoastertycoon for the latest information about the game.

Note: You must have the RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 game disc in your CD-ROM drive to play.

Installation of DirectX®

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 requires DirectX® 9.0 or higher in order to run. If you do not have DirectX®

9.0or higher installed on your computer, click “Yes” to accept the DirectX® 9.0 License Agreement. This will then launch the DirectX® 9.0 Installer.

Microsoft Photo Story® 3

Microsoft Photo Story 3 for Windows lets you create fun and exciting video stories from your pictures. By using Photo Story 3, you can touch-up, add motion, effects, music, and more to your pictures and save them as a video story that you and others can watch in a media player that supports playback of Windows Media® Video (WMV) files, such as Windows Media Player 10.

Photo Story 3 is included with RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 so you can share the screenshots and the peep photos you take in RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 with your friends and family in a fun and

exciting way.

When you are installing RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3, the setup program will ask you if you want to install Photo Story 3.To install Photo Story 3 for Windows, click OK, and then follow the instructions on the screen. If Photo Story 3 for Windows is already installed on your computer, or if your computer is not running the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, the game setup program will skip this step.

Note: To install Microsoft Photo Story 3 for Windows, your computer must be running the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, and Windows Media Player 10 must be installed. For a complete list of system requirements, see the Microsoft Photo Story 3 for Windows Web site (www.microsoft.com/photostory).

Atari does not control, and disclaims any responsibility or liability for, the functioning and performance of third- party web sites and any content on or available through third-party web sites.

If you do not choose to install Photo Story 3 when you are first installing RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3, you can choose to install Photo Story 3 at any time by doing one of the following:

Click the Install Photo Story 3 button on the RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 launcher screen.

Insert the RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 CD in your CD-ROM drive. In Windows Explorer, locate the Photo Story 3 for Windows folder on the game CD-ROM, and then double-click the Photo Story 3 Setup file named PStory.msi file to begin installing Photo Story 3.

For complete information about using Photo Story 3, see Photo Story 3 for Windows Help.

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Contents Page Contents Readme File System RequirementsInstallation of DirectX Setup and InstallationMicrosoft Photo Story Introduction Using this Manual Launcher ScreenFive Theme Categories Game DifficultyMain Menu Saving and LoadingPlay Menu Tools Menu OptionsCamera Settings Graphic SettingsKeyboard Bindings Scenic Settings Common Interface Elements Career MenuQuit Game Exit RCT3 and return to Windows General Coaster and Track Ride BrowserCamera Centers the screen on the object Screen Retract Panel Hides the detail panelAttraction List Browser Shop/Ride/Scenery Construction PanelOpen Indicator Allows you to open or close the attraction Shop/Ride Control PanelRide Control Panel Statistics View the sales history of the attractionPark Management Control Panel Track Ride Construction PanelTrack Pieces Shows the tracks you can place next Dashboard Fireworks Camera Switch toMaps Park Administration View OptionsFiles & Options Park Operations Finances StaffPark Operations Graphs and StatsLand and Status Park DetailFireworks MarketingAwards Financial Management Monthly SummaryScenario Objectives StaffResearch Rides GuestsJohn Wardley Research/Technology Attractions ManagementShops SceneryPaths Terrain ToolsTweak Terrain Tools Terrain-Editing ModeSmooth Terrain Lower Terrain Tools Delete ObjectsRaise Terrain Tools Control Panels RidesRide Details Panel Or Close Following pagesRide Finance Panel Ride Vehicles Panel Ride Test Results PanelLifetime Profit Color Selector for Beam Color Selector for SupportsRide Operating Mode Shops and FacilitiesCoasterCam Controls Shop Opinion PanelShop Control Panel Shop Finances PanelShop Inventory Panel Shop Inventory Extra PanelPeeps STAFF,VIPS and Guests Peep Control PanelPeep Thoughts Panel Peep Name Click to editPeep Ride History Panel Peep Pockets PanelPeep Status Panel Peep Cash PanelCoaster Building Toolbox Coaster Information PanelScenery Management Peep’s Group PanelFireworks Mixmaster Coaster Track PiecesPeep Group Editor Peep DesignerAdd new group Delete current group Save current group Current Look Gender and Age SelectorScenario Editor Guest Settings Panel Other Park Options PanelInventions and Research Panel Park Land Panel Financial Options Panel Guest Settings Panel Other Park Options Panel Objective List Shows list Objectives Panel Save PanelDelete Highlighted Scenario Managing a Park Attract Visitors With MarketingJohn Wardley Design Pleasing the PeepsSufficient Staffing John Wardley MaintenanceBuild What The Peeps Want Becoming a Tycoon Sharing Your Creations Key StrategiesLoading Creations of Others Trading with OthersLoading Rides from RCT and RCT2 Coaster Building Checklist the Essentials Building a Roller CoasterJohn Wardley Construction Coaster Builder ToolboxJohn WardleyTesting TestingTrack-Building Interface Saving and Loading Creating PathsManaging Your Coaster Path-Building Toolbox Classic Path BuildingSimple Paths Stairs and RampsManaging Land and Shaping Terrain Designing and Constructing Buildings Preparing Land for Bodies of WaterDecorating and Texturing Land Simple ConstructionFireworks Show Checklist Awards for Park AppearanceCreating Fireworks Shows Fireworks MixMasterHow to Create and Customize a Peep Group Scenario Creation ChecklistPutting Your Group in the Park Scenario EditorSandbox Mode About the VipeepsCredits AtariFrontier Developments Special ThanksAtaricommunity.com Atari WEB Sites104 Product Return Procedures in the United States & Canada Warranty Policy in the United States & CanadaHelp Via the Internet Help Via Telephone in the United States & CanadaEND-USER License Agreement AgreementLimited Warranty and Disclaimer of Warranties Controls MouseKeyboard Page Table of Contents Setup and Installation Installation of DirectXPlaying Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Soaked Mouse Wheel SupportShift Key Support for Building Structures Game OptionsPark Management ThemesPool Slides and Rides SceneryTutorials Terrain ToolsCreating Shows with the Improved RCT3 MixMaster Using the Swimming Pool Editor Creating Waterfalls Using the RollerSoakerCreating Dolphin and killer whale Shows Creating Tunnels AtariFrontier Developments Special ThanksHelp Via the Internet Help Via Telephone in the United States & CanadaProduct Return Procedures in the United States & Canada Warranty Policy in the United States & CanadaGrant of License Limitation of Liability Page Table of Contents Installation Readme FilePlaying Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Wild Play RollerCoaster TycoonFirewall Software Mouse Wheel Support Control KEY Support for Building StructuresGame Options Park ManagementFour scenery options have been added to the scenery buttons Additional ThemesAdditional Rides Additional SceneryAdditional Terrain Tools Tunnel EnhancementCustomizable Shops Placing Assets UndergroundViewing Galleries Animal HousesAnimal Window Animalcam EnrichmentPREDATOR/PREY BreedingCreating Lion and Tiger Shows Splitting CoasterTowering Coaster Robotic CoasterHiring the Animal Keeper TutorialsCreating Waterfalls Ken Allen Hudson PiehlTim Perry Sara HassonChris Sawyer, David Braben Jonny WattsOscar Cooper Sam Denney Simon BrewerWarranty Policy in the United States & Canada Product Return Procedures in the United States & CanadaEND-USER Licenseagreement Grant of License 09165 Legal NoticesPC Manual Back Cover
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