Atari 3 manual Setup and Installation, Installation of DirectX

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Setup and Installation

Note: You must have the original RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 CD-ROM game installed on your

computer in order to install and play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! We also recommend you install all updates for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 before starting the installation of this expansion pack. Consult the manual for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 for instructions on how to install updates.

1.Start Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP.

2.Insert the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! CD–ROM game disc into your CD–ROM drive.

3.If AutoPlay is enabled, the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! 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:\Autorun.exe in the space provided 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: Soaked! launcher screen, click the Install button and follow

the on–screen instructions to finish installing the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! 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: Soaked! is installed, you may launch the game either from the launcher screen by clicking Play or by clicking on the Start button, then Programs > Atari > RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Soaked!> Play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Soaked! (for XP users, click on the Start button, then on All Programs > Atari > RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Soaked! > Play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Soaked!).

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

Note: You must have either the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 game disc or the RollerCoaster

Tycoon 3: Soaked! game disc in your CD-ROM drive to play.

Installation of DirectX®

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! requires DirectX® 9.0c or higher in order to run. If you do not have DirectX® 9.0c or higher installed on your computer, click “Yes” to accept the DirectX® 9.0c License Agreement. This will then launch the DirectX® 9.0c Installer.

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Contents Page Contents Readme File System RequirementsMicrosoft Photo Story Setup and InstallationInstallation of DirectX Introduction Five Theme Categories Using this ManualLauncher Screen Game DifficultyPlay Menu Saving and LoadingMain Menu Tools Menu OptionsKeyboard Bindings Graphic SettingsCamera Settings Scenic Settings Quit Game Exit RCT3 and return to Windows Career MenuCommon Interface Elements Camera Centers the screen on the object GeneralCoaster and Track Ride Browser Screen Retract Panel Hides the detail panelAttraction List Browser Shop/Ride/Scenery Construction PanelRide Control Panel Open Indicator Allows you to open or close the attractionShop/Ride Control Panel Statistics View the sales history of the attractionTrack Pieces Shows the tracks you can place next Track Ride Construction PanelPark Management Control Panel Maps Fireworks Camera Switch toDashboard Files & Options Park AdministrationView Options Park Operations Finances StaffLand and Status Park OperationsGraphs and Stats Park DetailAwards MarketingFireworks Financial Management Monthly SummaryResearch StaffScenario Objectives John Wardley Research/Technology RidesGuests Attractions ManagementPaths ShopsScenery Terrain ToolsSmooth Terrain Terrain-Editing ModeTweak Terrain Tools Raise Terrain Tools Delete ObjectsLower Terrain Tools Ride Details Panel Control PanelsRides Or Close Following pagesLifetime Profit Color Selector for Beam Ride Finance Panel Ride Vehicles PanelRide Test Results Panel Color Selector for SupportsCoasterCam Controls Ride Operating ModeShops and Facilities Shop Opinion PanelShop Inventory Panel Shop Control PanelShop Finances Panel Shop Inventory Extra PanelPeep Thoughts Panel Peeps STAFF,VIPS and GuestsPeep Control Panel Peep Name Click to editPeep Status Panel Peep Ride History PanelPeep Pockets Panel Peep Cash PanelScenery Management Coaster Building ToolboxCoaster Information Panel Peep’s Group PanelFireworks Mixmaster Coaster Track PiecesAdd new group Delete current group Save current group Peep Group EditorPeep Designer Current Look Gender and Age SelectorInventions and Research Panel Guest Settings Panel Other Park Options PanelScenario Editor Park Land Panel Financial Options Panel Guest Settings Panel Other Park Options Panel Delete Highlighted Scenario Objectives Panel Save PanelObjective List Shows list John Wardley Design Managing a ParkAttract Visitors With Marketing Pleasing the PeepsBuild What The Peeps Want John Wardley MaintenanceSufficient Staffing Becoming a Tycoon Sharing Your Creations Key StrategiesLoading Rides from RCT and RCT2 Trading with OthersLoading Creations of Others John Wardley Construction Coaster Building Checklist the EssentialsBuilding a Roller Coaster Coaster Builder ToolboxTrack-Building Interface TestingJohn WardleyTesting Managing Your Coaster Creating PathsSaving and Loading Simple Paths Path-Building ToolboxClassic Path Building Stairs and RampsManaging Land and Shaping Terrain Decorating and Texturing Land Designing and Constructing BuildingsPreparing Land for Bodies of Water Simple ConstructionCreating Fireworks Shows Fireworks Show ChecklistAwards for Park Appearance Fireworks MixMasterPutting Your Group in the Park How to Create and Customize a Peep GroupScenario Creation Checklist Scenario EditorSandbox Mode About the VipeepsFrontier Developments CreditsAtari Special Thanks104 Atari WEB SitesAtaricommunity.com Help Via the Internet Product Return Procedures in the United States & CanadaWarranty Policy in the United States & Canada Help Via Telephone in the United States & CanadaEND-USER License Agreement AgreementLimited Warranty and Disclaimer of Warranties Controls Mouse Keyboard Page Table of Contents Setup and Installation Installation of DirectXShift Key Support for Building Structures Playing Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 SoakedMouse Wheel Support Game OptionsPool Slides and Rides Park ManagementThemes SceneryCreating Shows with the Improved RCT3 MixMaster Terrain ToolsTutorials Using the Swimming Pool Editor Creating Dolphin and killer whale Shows Using the RollerSoakerCreating Waterfalls 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 FileFirewall Software Play RollerCoaster TycoonPlaying Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Wild Game Options Mouse Wheel SupportControl KEY Support for Building Structures Park ManagementAdditional Rides Four scenery options have been added to the scenery buttonsAdditional Themes Additional SceneryCustomizable Shops Additional Terrain ToolsTunnel Enhancement Placing Assets UndergroundAnimal Window Animal HousesViewing Galleries PREDATOR/PREY AnimalcamEnrichment BreedingTowering Coaster Creating Lion and Tiger ShowsSplitting Coaster Robotic CoasterCreating Waterfalls TutorialsHiring the Animal Keeper Tim Perry Ken AllenHudson Piehl Sara HassonOscar Cooper Chris Sawyer, David BrabenJonny Watts Sam Denney Simon BrewerEND-USER Licenseagreement Product Return Procedures in the United States & CanadaWarranty Policy in the United States & Canada Grant of License 09165 Legal NoticesPC Manual Back Cover