INSTALLING THE DESKTOP THEME If you have Microsoft Plus installed on your computer you can most easily use the Abe's Exoddus desktop theme. You can tell you have it installed by finding the "Desktop Themes" option in the Control Panel (Start Menu->Settings->Control Panel). If you have it, simply copy the files from the "Desktop Theme" directory on the Abe's Exoddus CDROM into the directory where your desktop themes are stored. This is almost always called "C:\Program Files\Plus!\Themes". After you have copied the files there, you can load the Abe theme by selecting "Desktop Themes" option in the Control Panel (Start Menu->Settings->Control Panel). When the "Desktop Themes" dialog box appears, select the "Abe's Exoddus" theme from the dropdown list. If you don't have Microsoft Plus, you must first copy the files from the "Desktop Theme" directory on the Abe's Exoddus CDROM into a directory on your computer. Then, you must individually load the cursors (Start Menu-> Settings->Control Panel->Mouse, then select the Pointers tab) corresponding to the names of the cursors, and the sounds (Start Menu->Settings-> Control Panel->Sounds) for each of the sound names. You can load the wallpaper by selecting Start->Settings->Control Panel, then double clicking on Display to bring up the Display Properties dialog box. Choose the Background tab, then browse and select the "Abe Brewery" bitmap. ------------------------------------------------------------------- USING THE ALTERNATE DISPLAY MODES If the game runs too slowly on your machine, or if the movies are jerky, you may want to try the alternate display modes. Simply click on the alternate icons "Faster Abe's Exoddus" or "Fastest Abe's Exoddus" to improve the performance on your computer. However, the video quality will be degraded slightly, as follows : Faster Display lines are doubled, effectively halving the vertical resolution. Translucency effects on explosions, etc. are degraded. Less dithering is used during movie playback, resulting in harsher transitions between colors. Fastest In addition to the above, disables translucency completely and every other display line is set to black (looks kinda cool, actually). ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABE'S EXODDUS REQUIRES 16-BIT HI-COLOR MODE If your SVGA display card doesn't support 16-bit High Color mode, then Abe's Exoddus will not run. In addition, some older display cards that do support High Color mode don't switch to it properly under Direct X. Before you call technical support, try this : Select Start->Settings->Control Panel, then Double click on Display to bring up the Display Properties dialog box. Choose the Settings tab, and select "High Color (16 bit)", then click on OK. You will be prompted to restart your computer, and after it restarts, try running the game again. You may notice your wallpaper and icons look a lot better now, too! ------------------------------------------------------------------- USING CONTROLLERS WITH ABE'S EXODDUS SUCCESSFULLY If windows recognizes your gamepad or joystick, you should be able to use it to control Abe's Exoddus. You can use any controller from a two button joystick to a 10 button controller. Use the Windows "Game Controllers" item in the Windows "Control Panel" to setup and calibrate your controller. You can configure the buttons on your controller to trigger any actions you desire, and the rest can be selected in the normal fashion using the keyboard. If your controller has 6 or fewer buttons, double tapping on the left and right buttons will cause Abe to run, so you don't need to use a button for this. Also, on a two button controller, which we assume is a joystick, moving the joystick farther to the left or right causes Abe to run, also. If you remap the controller somehow and get it to a state where you can no longer play or configure normally, delete the entries in ABE.INI to clear the mappings to default. ------------------------------------------------------------------- TECHNICAL SUPPORT (U.S. & CANADA) Assistance Via World Wide Web Get up-to-the-minute technical information at the GT Interactive Software web-site, at http://www.gtisonline.com, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through this site you’ll have access to our FAQ documents, (Frequently Asked Questions) which contain our latest troubleshooting information. You’ll have access to our FTP (File Transfer Protocol) area where you can download patches and new enhancements as soon as they become available, our Hints/Cheat Codes area where you can pick up some tips, an E-Mail area where you can leave us your tech support problems and questions, and other areas where you can get valuable information on GT Interactive Software products. Help Via Telephone In The United States & Canada For phone assistance, call GT Interactive Software’s Tech Support at 970-522-1797. We have an Interactive Voice Response and Faxback system that is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. If you should need live support, we are available Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM (EST). Please note that live Tech Support may be closed on major holidays. We ask that you do the following when calling: be at your computer; have your system information ready for our technicians including system make and model; RAM; video and sound card data and drivers; and any screen or error messages you’ve encountered and where (if not currently displayed on your screen). It will expedite your handling significantly. Product Return Procedures In The United States & Canada In the event our technicians at 970-522-1797 determine that you will need to forward materials directly to us, please include a brief letter explaining what is enclosed and why. Make sure you include the Return Merchandise Authorization Number supplied you by the technician and your telephone number in case we need to call you. Any materials not containing this RMA# will be returned to you unprocessed. Your mail should be sent to the following address: GT Interactive Software Corp. Attn: TS/QA 1 Nixon Lane Edison, NJ 08817 If our technicians determine that the product storage medium is found to be defective within ninety (90) days of original purchase, (unless otherwise provided by applicable law), GTIS will replace the item free of charge, to the original purchaser, if the item is accompanied by the original dated receipt and packaging. If you do not have the original receipt, or if the warranty period has expired, GTIS will replace the product storage medium for a nominal fee. If your product information contains Technical Support phone numbers for Europe, you must contact those phone numbers and abide by their warranty policies. ------------------------------------------------------------------- TECHNICAL SUPPORT (EUROPE) Help Via Telephone In Europe Technical Assistance: English speaking customers call 01923 209145 Assistance Technique: Remarque: Notre service de soutien technique se trouve en Angleterre. Clients francophones appelez le 00 44 1923 209148 Technischer Kundendienst: Beachten Sie bitte dass sich unser technischer Kundendienst in England befindet. Den deutschsprachigen Kundendienst erreichen Sie unter folgender Nummer: 00 44 1923 209151 ------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER Please do not make unauthorized copies The program you’ve purchased was produced through the efforts of many people who earn their livelihood from its lawful use. Don’t make copies for others who have not paid for the right to use it. To report copyright violations to the Software Publishers Association, call 1-800-388-PIR8 or write: Software Publishers Association 1101 Connecticut Ave., Suite 901 NW Washington, DC 20036 This program is protected by United States federal and international copyright laws. All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.