============================================================================= Traffic Department 2192 ver. 1.0 * Instructions/Troubleshooting Info * ============================================================================= Traffic Department 2192 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 Traffic Department 2192: 1. Switch to the drive where the game is installed (C:) 2. Switch to the subdirectory where the game is installed (CD \TD) 3. Type "TD1" ***************************************************************************** * WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING * ***************************************************************************** * * * THE ORIGINAL SCRIPT IS NOT INTENDED FOR YOUNG CHILDEREN * * * * This game contains coarse language and sexually suggestive * * elements throughout the game. If you would like to avoid * * these elements, we have included an alternate version of the * * text that can be chosen before the game begins. * * * * Parents of young childeren can delete the potentially offensive * * text by removing the file DIALOGUE.DAT from the game directory. * * This is acheive by changing to the directory where the game * * is installed (CD \TD), then type "DEL DIALOGUE.DAT". * * We do request that the original TD2192.ZIP file is distributed * * in its original form. Deleting DIALOGUE.DAT and distributing * * the game without this file intact is considered a copyright * * infringement. * * * * Thank you for your consideration. * * * * * ***************************************************************************** ============================================================================= Configuring Traffic Department 2192 ============================================================================= The first time you run Traffic Department 2192, a self-explanatory configuration menu will come up asking for the type of controller and sound card you want to use. The information you give in this configuration is stored and used every time you run T.D. To reconfigure Traffic Department 2192, type "TD1 /config" at the "C:" prompt. If you would like to temporarily change your configuration, type in the command you want to use after typing "TD1". For example, typing "TD1 /?" gives you a list the available commands. /? : displays this list. /sb : plays music and sound effects through your Sound Blaster. /nosound : turns off all music and sound effects. /pc : plays sound effects through your PC speaker. /a : gives you AdLib music with PC speaker sound effects. /config : brings up the configuration menu. ============================================================================= Common problems and solutions ============================================================================= RUNNING WITH WINDOWS AND OS/2 ============================= This game should work properly under Windows and OS/2 if you turn all sound card support OFF when configuring the game. However, if you want to hear music or sound through your Sound Blaster, or compatible music card, you must run T.D. 2192 through DOS. More Windows and OS/2 tips: 1. Even though T.D. 2192 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 T.D. 2192 through Windows or OS/2 with sound card support ON, you'll get unpredictable results - T.D. 2192 will not run properly. 3. If you encounter any problems running through Windows or OS/2, exit and run T.D. 2192 through plain DOS instead! This will likely solve any problems you are encountering. 4. Running T.D. 2192 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 T.D. 2192 from the DOS prompt. NOT ENOUGH FREE MEMORY ====================== Problem: When I run T.D. 2192, 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 T.D. 2192. Here are some solutions: 1. If you are trying to run T.D. 2192 from Windows, completely exit Windows and try running it from DOS. 2. If you are trying to run T.D. 2192 from "DOSSHELL" or any other menu program, please exit from the menu program. Then, run T.D. 2192 from the DOS prompt. Menu programs often occupy enough memory that there won't be enough left for T.D. 2192. 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. You may need to modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files in your root directory. This can be done in any version of DOS. Rewrite your CONFIG.SYS file to contain the lines: HIMEM.SYS EMM386.EXE NOEMS HIGHSCAN DOS=HIGH,UMB 2. We also recommend that you clean out all other TSR's and memory managers from CONFIG.SYS by either removing the line, or by typing "REM" before the command. 3. Once your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files have been changed, you must restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Do this by pressing the CTRL-ALT-DEL keys simultaneously. 4. A handy program for MS-DOS 6.0+ users is MEMMAKER. This file will help you optimize your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files to allow you optimal memory conservation. 5. Please read the manual that came with DOS for more information about configuring memory. OTHER PROBLEMS ============== Problem: When I run T.D. 2192, I don't hear sound. Solution: Traffic Department will only play music if you have a Sound Blaster or 100% compatible sound card. If you have a Sound Blaster or 100% compatible sound card, and you still can't hear music, try one of the following. 1. Make sure Traffic Department 2192 is configured to play sound by typing "TD1 /config" at the "C:" prompt. 2. Check your sound card and speaker connections. 3. Make sure 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 ================================ 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 Messages & Files: GO EPIC Safari's BBS: Exec-PC Phone: (414)789-4360 THE SHAREWARE SUPPORT BBS (Herts, England): Contact: Safari Software 2400-14.4K Baud: +44 (0) 442-891-109