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4.Follow the remainder of the on-screen instructions to finish installing the TONKA Monster Trucks CD-ROM game.

5.Once installation is complete, click on the Start button on the Win95/98/Me taskbar and choose Programs/Infogrames Interactive/TONKA Monster Trucks/TONKA Monster Trucks to start the game.

Note: You must have the TONKA Monster Trucks game disc in your CD-ROM drive to play.

Installation of DirectX®

The TONKA Monster Trucks CD-ROM requires DirectX® 8.0 or higher in order to run. If you do not have DirectX® 8.0 or higher installed on your computer, click “Yes” when asked if you would like to install it.

WELCOME TO TONKA MONSTER TRUCKS!

Get ready to enter the exciting world of TONKA Monster Trucks, where kids can create and drive the biggest, toughest trucks around! The fun begins in the garage, where monster trucks can be customized with a choice of powerful engines, all-terrain tires, and colorful paint jobs. Then it’s time to kick up some dirt on the TONKA tracks. Drive over ramps, do cool stunts and tricks, and race with friends. This is tough TONKA fun!...

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MAIN MENU

From the Main Menu, select from the following:

A. Quick Start Mode

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Click here if you simply want to jump into a monster truck and get crushing, jumping and racing as described on page 7. In Quick Start Mode you can also compete against the times and scores of up to 3 other players on the same course.

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B. Career Mode

Click here if you want to push your skills to the limit by driving on a series of challenging courses as described on page 7.

C. Print Shop

Click here if you want to print pictures of monster trucks, licenses and certificates as described on page 15.

D. Options

Click here to go to the Options menu. From there you can adjust the following:

Controls – Click here to select the type of input device you will use for the game (Keyboard, Mouse, Game Pad, or TONKA Dig ‘n Rigs Playset).

Redefine Controls – To redefine a key or button on your selected input device, click on its corresponding on-screen text and then press the Enter key on your keyboard to erase the current entry. Next, press the new key or button (on your input device) that you would like to use for that function. A text description of the new key or button that you selected will then appear on screen.

SFX Volume – To adjust the sound effects volume, select the volume bar by clicking on it; then drag the tab on the slider bar to adjust the volume.

Music Volume – To adjust the music volume, select the volume bar by clicking on it; then drag the tab on the slider bar to adjust the volume.

Level of Detail – On slower computers you may need to reduce the level of screen detail to increase the game speed. Important! Only adjust this option if your display is slow and jerky. To adjust the level of detail, select the detail bar by clicking on it; then drag the tab on the slider bar to adjust the level of detail.

Auto-Tricks– When this option is activated, your truck will automatically perform a series of tricks once it becomes airborne off of a jump. Note: This feature is designed to be used by novice and/or younger drivers who might find it difficult to perform the trick controls outlined on page 13.

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