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HEROES: The Tantalizing Trio, ver. 1.0 * Instructions/Troubleshooting Info *
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HEROES: The Tantalizing Trio Requires:
* A 286 or faster IBM-compatible PC
* VGA graphics
* Hard disk
Also supports:
* Sound Blaster, SB Pro, and compatible music cards
* Gravis PC GamePad and Joystick control
To start HEROES: The Tantalizing Trio:
1. Switch to the drive where the game is installed (C:)
2. Switch to the subdirectory where the game is installed (CD \HEROES)
3. Type HEROES.
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Common problems and solutions
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RUNNING WITH WINDOWS AND OS/2
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This game should work properly under Windows and OS/2 if you turn all
sound card support OFF while running SETUP. However, if you want to hear
music or sound through your Sound Blaster, or compatible music card,
you must run HEROES through DOS.
More Windows and OS/2 tips:
1. Even though HEROES will work under Windows with sound card support
turned OFF, the graphics will run more smoothly under plain DOS.
2. If you try to run HEROES through Windows or OS/2 with sound card
support ON, you'll get unpredictable results - HEROES will not
run properly.
3. If you encounter any problems running through Windows or OS/2, exit and
run HEROES through plain DOS instead! This will likely solve any
problems you are encountering.
4. Running HEROES through the "MS-DOS Shell" in Windows (or the
OS/2 DOS box) is NOT the same as running it straight from DOS. For
best results, you need to completely exit from Windows or OS/2 and run
HEROES from the DOS prompt.
NOT ENOUGH FREE MEMORY
======================
Problem: When I run HEROES, the game refuses to start and gives
me the message "You need (amount) of free memory to run this program".
Solution: You need to free up more main (conventional) memory before
starting HEROES. Here are some solutions:
1. If you are trying to run HEROES from Windows, completely exit
Windows and try running it from DOS.
2. If you are trying to run HEROES from "DOSSHELL" or any other
menu program, please exit from the menu program. Then, run HEROES
from the DOS prompt. Menu programs often occupy enough memory that
there won't be enough left for HEROES.
If neither #1 or #2 solves the problem, do the following:
1. From the DOS prompt, type "MEM" and press Enter.
2. You'll see a lot of information about your computer's memory. Look at
the number after the words "Largest Executable Program Size". This is
the amount of memory you currently have available.
Now you need to free up more main memory. Here are some tips:
1. If you're using DOS 6.0 or later, reboot your computer by pressing
RESET or Ctrl-Alt-Del. Wait for the message "Starting MS-DOS..." to come
up. Now press the [F5] key.
This will cause DOS 6.0 to bypass all of your TSR's, memory managers,
and other programs which normally occupy main memory.
Now change into the Heroes directory and begin the game.
2. If you have a version of DOS earlier than 6.0: You need to create a
"boot disk" to allow you to start your computer without loading all
the TSR's and memory managers that take away main memory. Here's how.
A. Put a blank disk in your A: drive and format it as a DOS disk. (Don't
do this in your B: drive - it won't work!) To do this, type the
following command:
FORMAT A: /S
B. Wait while your computer formats the disk.
C. Label the disk "Boot Disk" and keep it handy. You'll need this
disk whenever you want to start HEROES.
Now, you can reboot your computer and play HEROES:
A. Put the boot disk in your A: drive.
B. Restart your computer, either by pressing CTRL-ALT-DELETE, by
hitting your reset button, or by turning it on.
C. Wait while your computer boots from the boot disk.
D. After a little while, your computer will stop and give you the A>
prompt.
E. Now change to your hard disk by typing "C:".
F. Go into the heroes directory by typing "CD \HEROES".
G. Begin by typing "HEROES".
OTHER PROBLEMS
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Problem: When I run HEROES, I don't hear sound.
Solution: Run SETUP and verify that your settings are correct. If you are
not using a sound card, make sure that SETUP is set for "No Sound Card".
If you are using a sound card, verify that:
1. The correct options are specified in SETUP. Check your address setting.
If you don't know your card's address setting, consult your manual.
2. Your sound card has no address conflicts with other cards in your system!
If your sound card works properly with other games, you can assume that
there are no conflicts. However, if your sound card does not work with
other games, you have a conflict. See your sound card manual for details
on resolving these conflicts.
CONTACTING Safari's TECH SUPPORT
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If you need further assistance, please call our tech support department
at 301-738-2349 between 9AM and 5PM Eastern Standard Time, or fax us
at 301-738-0230. You can also contact us online:
COMPUSERVE:
Mail: 70007,1631
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Phone: (414)789-4360
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