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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Minimum System Specification . 2 Installing the Software . . . . 3 Uninstall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Configuring eRacer . . . . . . . . 4 Running eRacer . . . . . . . . . . 5 Before You Start . . . . . . . . . 5 Basic Game Controls . . . . . . . 5 Menu Controls . . . . . . . . . . 6 eRacer Main Menu . . . . . . . . 6 Game Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Time Trial Game Mode . . . . . 7 Arcade Game Mode . . . . . . . 8 Championship Game Mode . . 8 LAN Game Mode . . . . . . . . 10 On-line Game Mode . . . . . . 14 Replays Game Mode . . . . . . 19 On Screen Display . . . . . . . . 20 Replay Playback . . . . . . . . . 21 Replay Display . . . . . . . . 21 Replay Controls . . . . . . . . 21 Game Options . . . . . . . . . . 22 Audio Options . . . . . . . . . 22 Detail Options . . . . . . . . 22 Control Options . . . . . . . . 23
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Hints and Tips . . . . . . . . . . 23 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Championship . . . . . . . . 24 On-line . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . 25 Driver Problems . . . . . . . 25 Performance Problems . . . . 25 CD Rom Problems . . . . . . . 26 Sound Problems . . . . . . . 26 Technical Support . . . . . . 26 Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 End User License Agreement . . 28 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . 28 License Fee . . . . . . . . . . 28 Your Warranties . . . . . . . 28 Defective Media . . . . . . . 29 Licensors Liability . . . . . . 29 Intellectual Property Rights . 30 Termination . . . . . . . . . . 30 Jurisdiction . . . . . . . . . . 30 Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 eRacer Team . . . . . . . . . . 31 3Dream Engine . . . . . . . . 31 QA & Testing . . . . . . . . . . 31 Website . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Sales and Marketing . . . . . 31 Localisation . . . . . . . . . . 31 Thanks to . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Introduction
Welcome to eRacer, a high octane GT car racing arcade game designed to be played on or off line. Take up the gauntlet against seven competent computer controlled opponents in the off-line championship. Build up your driving skills; unlock new, more challenging tracks and more powerful cars as you progress. Register at the eRacer website and compete on-line in the ultimate multiplayer competition. Form teams with friends and challenge other players to become the best of the rest. Look out for new tracks and cars to download from the eRacer website at http://www.eracer-online.com As a result, some cards may produce unpredictable results. Check the eRacer support web site for advice, and your card manufacturers web site for newer drivers. Please ensure you have the latest drivers available for your graphics/sound card. These should be available on the web sites of the respective manufacturers.

Installing the Software

Turn on your computer. Insert the eRacer CD into CD Rom drive. Wait a few seconds for the drive to initialise. If you have Autorun enabled on your PC, eRacer will automatically begin to install. If you dont have Autorun enabled, go to the Start Menu and select <RUN>. Type D:\Setup (replace D with drive letter of your CD ROM) and hit b. You will be prompted to install eRacer. Click on NEXT and follow the prompts to install the game. eRacer requires DirectX 8 drivers and you will be prompted to install them. Click YES if you do not have DirectX 8 drivers. eRacer is now ready to go.

Installation
Minimum System Specification
Intel Pentium II300 Mhz or equivalent DirectX 7 Compatible 3D Graphics Accelerator card with at least 8 Mb of onboard RAM 2x CD-ROM drive 300 MB HDD Install space A 16-bit stereo sound card compatible with DirectX 5 or above Mouse, keyboard Windows 95OSR2, 98SE, WindowsME or Windows 2000 64 Mb of RAM is the minimum; the game will take advantage of more. If you suffer from prolonged loading periods try de-fragmenting your hard disk using the Microsoft de-fragmentation tool. This can be accessed from the start menu by selecting Run, typing defrag and pressing b. You can also reduce loading times by having a permanent swap file on a separate physical drive to the drive that the game is installed. Changing the configuration of the Windows swap file should only be undertaken by advanced users. At the time of going to press, not all graphics card manufacturers have ensured that their cards are properly compliant with DirectX 7.

Uninstall
To remove eRacer from your PC, go to the Start Menu and select: <Programs><Rage Software><eRacer><Uninstall eRacer> Follow the on screen instructions. This will remove all of the eRacer game files from your hard drive. It will not, however, delete any Saved Game or Replay Files which will be left in the directory you originally installed to. If you wish to remove these files, go to the directory you installed to, select all the files and hit m or drag and drop them in to the Recycle Bin.

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Configuring eRacer
When eRacer is installed your system is assessed and the most suitable audio and video modes are selected automatically. You may however manually configure eRacer using the Configuration Utility provided. To launch the Utility go to the Start Menu and select: <Programs><Rage Software><eRacer><Configure eRacer>

Running eRacer
To run eRacer, go to the Start Menu and select: <Programs><Rage Software><eRacer><eRacer> You will be shown a short introductory movie. To bypass the movie press s at any time during the playback. The main eRacer menu will now be loaded.

Before You Start

Before running eRacer it is strongly recommended that all other applications are closed. While installing and playing the game, ensure the following: Power Management is switched off on your computer. Screen-savers are disabled. Media players of any kind are not running at the same time as the game. The Windows Task-bar and any card utility software is not set to Always on Top, otherwise card utility software may be displayed on top of the game screens and disrupt normal play; e.g. sound-card splash screens. The more memory you have available the less time the program will spend accessing the hard disk. 64Mb of RAM is the minimum; the game will take advantage of more.

The video tab allows the user to configure display settings for eRacer. There are three display setting options. Rendering Device Select the required display device from the list of available devices. Primary Display Device is the default. Rendering Mode Select the required screen resolution and pixel colour depth. Texture Detail Select the required texture detail setting. The audio tab allows the user to configure the audio settings for eRacer. There are two audio setting options. Audio Device Select the required audio device from the list of available devices. Primary sound driver is the default. If the device supports hardware accelerated 3D audio the Hardware 3D option will be automatically selected. 3D Sound Method Select the 3D/2D sound playback quality. Default 3D is recommended.

Basic Game Controls

Throttle Brake Turn Left Turn Right Gear Shift Up Gear Shift Down
* Manual gear mode only.

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Handbrake Reset Car Rear Camera View Change Pause Horn

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Menu Controls
When navigating the eRacer menus, use the cursor keys (or the up, down, left and right on your game controller) to navigate the menu, and press b (or any input device button) to select the highlighted option. On almost all menus pressing s will return you to the previous menu.

Game Modes
Time Trial Game Mode
Time trial allows you to practice with the various cars and tracks you currently have unlocked against the clock. Use this mode to learn the circuit layout, master the best racing line and assess which car best suits each particular track. The time trial takes place over an unlimited number of laps. Beware that your car will sustain damage during the trial and eventually you may suffer engine damage. Use the customise player option to change your player name, car type, car colour and horn sound. Use the ghost car option to enable and disable the lap record ghost car feature.

eRacer Main Menu

The eRacer main menu provides access to all of the main eRacer game modes. Highlight the required game mode using the up and down control, press b (or any input device button) to select the mode.

At the time trial menu select the required track to practice using the left and right controls. Press b to begin the time trial on the selected track. You will only be able to access tracks which have been unlocked. The top five best lap times and driver names are recorded and displayed for each of the tracks. Strive to achieve the best lap time.

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Arcade Game Mode

Select the required skill level. Amateur Mode Less competitive opponents, and a top four finish will see you through to the next round. Complete the championship at this skill level to unlock the bonus track. Professional Mode Test your skills against highly skilled opponents. You must finish in the top two to progress to the next round. Complete the championship at this skill level to unlock the bonus car.

Championship Rounds
Each driver starts the championship with 30000 credits (Cr). All of the 13 championship rounds take place on different tracks. To enter a race each driver must pay an entry fee, the sum of which makes up the available prize money. Your race grid position is determined by your position in the championship. For example if you are first place in the championship your grid position will be 8th, conversely if you are in last position in the championship you will start in 1st place on the grid.

Arcade mode allows you to set up quick races using any of the cars you currently have unlocked on any of the tracks that are currently unlocked. Use arcade mode to practice the tracks in a competitive environment before progressing in the championship or before going on-line. Select the customise race option to change the difficulty setting, number of race laps and number of computer controlled opponents. Use the customise player option to change your player name, car type, car colour and horn. At the arcade menu select the required track to race using the left and right controls. Press b to begin the arcade race on the selected track. The top five best lap times and driver names are recorded and displayed for each of the tracks.

Championship Game Mode

Compete in the off-line eRacer championship against 7 other competitive computer controlled opponents. You must progress through a full season of 13 races. As you progress you will unlock new tracks and cars to play in time trial, arcade and LAN mode. You must complete the competition on both skill levels to unlock the bonus car and track.

At the end of a race if you finish within the top three you will be given some prize money depending on your finishing position. In addition you must pay for any damage sustained to your vehicle during the race. Car damage can become expensive so be careful during the race.

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Protocol Menu
At the protocol menu select your preferred network protocol. IPX is recommended for LAN play. Use the up and down menu controls to select the preferred protocol and press b. If you select a protocol which has not been installed on your machine an error message will be displayed. If you are unable to select either protocol you must install the protocol using the network option in the Windows Control Panel.

LAN Game Menu

If at any point you do not have sufficient credits to enter the next round the championship game is over. At the LAN game menu you have a number of options. Use the left and right controls to highlight the required option.

Unlocking Cars and Tracks

Tracks and cars are unlocked as you progress through the championship. The first four rounds of the championship take place on tracks already unlocked. As you progress further the new tracks will become unlocked to play in all game modes. To unlock cars you must win races on tracks that have already been unlocked.

Championship Save Games

After every race you will be given the opportunity to save the state of the championship, in one of the 5 available game slots. The save game will be identifiable by the driver name, round number, number of credits and the skill level. Create Game Allows you to create a game session for others to join. You may give this session a name which defaults to your user name. If you are the owner of a session you will have control of track selection, number of laps and number of computer controlled cars. Join Session Allows you to join existing games on the LAN. Use the up and down menu controls to select which session to join.

LAN Game Mode

eRacer allows you to play with up to 7 other players in a network game supported by Direct Play (IPX, TCP/IP). Select the LAN option from the main menu.

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Refresh This option will refresh the list of existing games on the LAN. Customise Player Change your car, colour, horn and username before joining or creating a game. Back Exit LAN play back to the main menu.

Waiting Room Menu

In the waiting room you have a number of options some of which are only available to the session owner. Use the left and right menu controls to highlight the required option.

Laps (session owner only) Use the up and down menu controls to set the required number of laps for the race. The minimum is 1 and maximum is 8. CPU Cars (session owner only) Use the up and down menu controls to select the number of CPU cars you wish to have in the race. The maximum number of human and computer controlled cars you can have in the race is 8. Start Race (session owner only) Highlight this option and press b to start the race. Back Select this option to exit the session. If the session owner decides to leave the game, the session will be destroyed and all other players in that session will be returned to the LAN menu.

The LAN Race

When the session owner selects the start race option, all players in the waiting room will start to load the game. Once everyone has loaded, the race countdown will begin. Once a player finishes the race the results will be displayed. Whilst waiting for other players to finish the race, use the Change Camera and Change Car buttons at the bottom of the screen to watch other players finishing the race.

View Next Car

Change Camera

Chat window Allows you to send chat messages to other players in the waiting room. Simply type the message and press b. Select Track (session owner only) Use the up and down controls to select the required track to race on. Only the tracks that you have previously unlocked in the championship will be available for LAN play.

Once all the players have completed the race the final results will be displayed for 10 seconds before the game automatically returns to the waiting room. Back in the waiting room the session owner can then select a new track and then start a new LAN race. If during a race the session owner abandons the race at any time, the LAN session will terminate and all other players will receive a session lost message and return to the LAN menu.

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On-line Game Mode

Before you start you must register at http://www.eracer-online.com. Click on the Members link and then click Join. Before selecting the online option you must first be connected to the Internet. Press the a and t keys together to return to the desktop. Connect to the Internet using either Dial-Up-Networking or by launching your browser. Once connected return to eRacer, by using a and t again.

Servers Menu
Once the login is validated you will be taken to the servers menu and shown a number of options. Use the left and right menu controls to highlight the required option.

Login Menu
During registration at the eRacer website, you will be prompted to give a Username and Password. At the online login menu enter these details and press b.

Server List This panel will display a list of all the available game servers sorted in order of connection quality. The number of players on each server is displayed next to the server name. Use the up and down menu controls to select the required game server and press b to join. Refresh select this option to refresh the list of game servers in the server list. Find a friend highlight this option and type in the name of the person you wish to find on-line and press b. If the search is successful the name of the game server on which your friend is playing will be displayed. Customise Player Change your car, colour and horn before joining a game server. Back Exit on-line.

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Game Server Lobby Menu

Once the required server has been selected you will be connected to the server lobby. There are several options in the lobby: use the left and right menu controls to highlight the desired option.

Waiting Room
The waiting room is operated in a similar way to the LAN game waiting room. The player who first enters the waiting room has control of track selection, number of laps and starting the race and is known as the session owner. Unlike the LAN mode, if the session owner leaves the game, the ownership migrates to another player in the session. In the waiting room you have a number of options some of which are only available to the session owner. Use the left and right menu controls to highlight the required option. Chat window Allows you to send chat messages to other players in the waiting room. Simply type the message and press b. Select Track (session owner only) Use the up and down controls to select the required track to race on. The available tracks are controlled by the eRacer master server. Laps (session owner only) Use the up and down menu controls to set the required number of laps for the race. The minimum is 1 and maximum is 5. Computer Controlled Cars This option is not available for on-line play. Start Race (session owner only) Highlight this option and press b to start the race. Note that there is a start timer, so the race will start automatically after 2 minutes in the waiting room. Back Select this option to exit the game session and return to the server lobby.

Chat Allows you to chat to other players in the lobby, and organise races. Highlight the chat option, type your message and press b to send the message to all the players in the lobby. Games This panel shows a list of active games on the server. The number of players in each game is displayed alongside the game name. The maximum number of players in any game is 8. Use the up and down menu controls to select the required game and press b to join. Players This panel lists all the players currently logged on the server. If a player is in a game, the game number is displayed next to the name. Use the up and down menu controls to navigate the list of players. Back Select this option to leave the game server and return to the Server List Menu.

The On-line Race

Once again the on-line race operates in a similar way to the LAN race. Once the track is loaded you will wait until all other players have loaded. If any player takes more than 2 minutes to load, the game will automatically start leaving those players out of the race.

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Replays Game Mode

Once everyone has loaded, the race countdown will begin. Once a player finishes the race, the results will be displayed. Whilst waiting for other players to finish the race, use the Change Camera and Change Car buttons at the bottom of the screen to watch other players finishing the race. Once all the players have completed the race the final results will be displayed for 10 seconds before the game automatically returns to the waiting room. Back in the waiting room, the session owner can then select a new track and start a new race. At the end of every championship and arcade race an opportunity is given to view a replay of the race. You may then wish to save the replay. All the saved replays are compressed and stored on the hard disk of your computer.

The eRacer Website

All on-line race results will be stored at the eRacer website. Login to the eRacer website at www.eracer-online.com and examine your race statistics including your global standing, your group standing, your best lap times and much more.

The replay game mode allows you to watch any of the saved replays on your machine. Use the up and down controls to select the required replay from the list on the right hand side of the screen. Information for the currently selected replay is displayed on the left hand side of the screen. Press b to load and watch the selected replay. Press s or select the back option to return to the main menu.
Note: All of the replay files are stored in the Replays folder in the directory in which you have installed eRacer. Replay files are transferable between machines. Simply attach a replay file to an email and send it to your friends so they can watch your stunning victories or crashes.

To access your replay library go to the start menu and select <Programs><Rage Software><eRacer><Replays>

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On Screen Display
During a race the following information is displayed.
Race information Driver Information Track Map

Replay Playback
Watch your favourite replays from your library at any time using this feature. During playback press s at any time to halt the replay.

Replay Display

Dashboard

Replay Controls
The replay transport bar is used to control the playback of the replay. The currently highlighted button will flash. Use the left and right controls to highlight the required button, press b or any joystick button to execute the highlighted command. The figure below describes each of commands.

Race Information Showing Lap times / Car Damage / Number of Laps / Race Position. (Number of laps and Race Position are not shown in time trial mode). Driver Information Showing Checkpoint information, split times based on the best lap and Wrong Way messages. Track Map Showing the circuit layout, position of all the cars and the checkpoints. Dashboard Showing the engine revs, car speed, selected gear and the start lights.

Rewind

Play

Slow Motion

Pause

View Next Car

Change Camera

Fast Forward

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Game Options
Select Options from the main menu to customise and personalise eRacer. The game options screen is split into three categories. Highlight the required option using the up and down controls and press b to select. To return to the main menu highlight the back option and press b, or press s.

Control Options
This option allows you to customise the game controls. Simply highlight the control you wish to change and press b. Then press or move your desired key/button/axis to assign the control. If your selection is already in use by another game control you will be prompted to make another selection. The throttle and steering inputs will require either two keys/buttons or one joystick axis. The game will automatically detect the control device you have installed in your Control Panel. The game supports up to 4 axes and 10 joystick buttons. Click in the Auto Gears box to toggle between automatic and manual gears. Click on the Default button to restore the default control settings. Select the back option or press s to return to the main options menu.

Audio Options
Use the sliders to adjust the Music and Sound Effects (FX) to your liking. Highlight the required slider using the up and down controls. Adjust the volume of the highlighted slider using the left and right controls. Return to the main options screen by highlighting the back option and press b, or press s.

Detail Options
On slower machines, the frame rate and playability can be improved by switching off certain graphical features, or by reducing the graphical detail of the scene. Switching off these features will not affect gameplay in any way. The detail options include: Sunflare A simulation of the effect of bright sunshine in the camera lens. Shadows Each car will cast shadow on the track surface. Tracks and Dust Each car may leave tracks, skid marks or kick up dust from wheels. Track Map The on screen display shows a map of the track and the position of all the cars in the race. This option allows you to toggle this feature. World Detail The detail and richness of the track environment may be altered using this option. Car Detail The detail of the car models may be altered using this option. Highlight the back option and press b or press s to return to the main options menu.

Hints and Tips

Driving
The eRacer cars are not equipped with anti-lock brakes. When the wheels lock up during braking, steering becomes ineffective. You must release the brake and stop skidding if you need to steer. Alternatively when approaching a corner you must pump the brakes. This will slow the car whilst avoiding wheel lock up thus enabling the driver to steer the car into the bend. More advanced drivers can brake much later and put the car into slide to make the corner. This is done by steering in the direction you want to turn just before applying full brakes. The car will begin to slide around the bend. Once the required direction is achieved get off the brake and back on the throttle. Care must be taken to apply just the right amount of steer. Too little and the car will not slide enough to make the bend; too much and the car may oversteer leaving you facing the wrong way. Combat oversteer by getting off the power or brakes and steering into the skid.

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Traction control is not available on these cars. It is up to you to ensure you use the correct amount of throttle, to achieve maximum acceleration whilst minimising wheel spin. When the car is wheel spinning you are not achieving optimum acceleration. To combat wheel spin simply ease off the throttle until the wheel spin stops and then re-apply the power. Although wheel spin looks great, it can cost you several seconds. Avoid it! Every car is equipped with a handbrake. Applying the handbrake will lock the rear wheels of the car. With the back wheels locked you can spin the car round quick by steering. The handbrake is useful to negotiate tight hairpin bends quickly. The length of time you apply the handbrake for is crucial, too little and you wont make the corner, too much and you may oversteer. Beware also that the handbrake turns will drastically reduce the speed of your car. Use it only when necessary.

Analogue modems are most prone to latency. Using ISDN or ADSL or any other broadband connection will drastically reduce latency and enhance your on-line gaming experience. The Internet game servers will arbitrate and always reflect the true result of a race. Because of latency or modem stalls, some race results may not reflect what you saw on the screen. The Game Server will always calculate the actual result based on race times. When playing on-line you may race on tracks that you have not yet unlocked in the championship. It is advised that you unlock all the championship tracks and practice them before going on-line. This will give you an advantage over less patient on-line gamers.

Troubleshooting
Driver Problems
The problem you are most likely to encounter will be related to drivers, which allow the game to make optimum use of your systems resources. In particular, video games are most influenced by Microsoft DirectX drivers which are responsible for various aspects of your system including video, sound, controller, input, 3D graphics functions, CD ROM access and other functions. If you do experience problems, always ensure that you are using the latest DirectX drivers (the most recent version at time of publishing is V8.x). If you experience problems with the installation or compatibility of DirectX 8 on your machine, please consult the hardware manufacturers of your video or sound card. You may also want to check Microsofts Web page (www.microsoft.com/directx) for further information.

Championship
As you progress through the championship and unlock new cars and tracks it becomes apparent that some cars are more suited to certain tracks. Take care when selecting your car for a certain track. When a new track is unlocked, save the championship and practice the new track using the Time trial and Arcade modes. This will give you an opportunity to learn the circuit layout and master the racing line before continuing the championship. The cost of damage repairs soon mounts up. Drive carefully to maximise your credits score.

On-line
Minimise Internet latency by connecting to game servers with the smallest ping times.

Performance Problems
Performance can be improved by selecting lower screen resolutions and reducing the texture detail setting in the eRacer

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configuration program. In addition, the Options->Details menu, which is present in the game will allow you to toggle certain graphical features. Switching these features off will not affect the gameplay but should improve frame rate on lower end PCs and graphics cards.

representatives, or alternatively visit our website at http://www.rage.com where the majority of common problems and solutions will be displayed. When you contact our support line, please try to have information about your PC configuration available, together with a detailed description on the problem you are experiencing. If at all possible, try to be seated in front of your computer. Our representatives will endeavour to structure their instructions according to your level of PC competency, but it may not always be possible to avoid technical jargon. Always have a pen and paper ready to take down their instructions. Rage Customer Support is available from 9.30am-1.00pm, and at 2.00pm-5.30pm (UK times), Monday to Friday, with the exception of national holidays. The number is +44 (0)121-452 8400. Email: support@birm.rage.co.uk

CD Rom Problems
Make sure that the CD ROM disk is in the drive, with the label facing upwards. The CD ROM disk must be in the drive to install the game. Ensure that the CD ROM disk is free from any markings or scratches, which may interfere with normal operation. If the disk requires cleaning, gently wipe the surface with a dry, non-abrasive cloth. If at any time the disk vibrates excessively in the drive, remove the disk immediately and return it to the retailer to be exchanged. The disk may be defective and prolonged use could damage the CD ROM drive.

Sound Problems
Make sure that your speakers or headphones are plugged into the correct socket, and that the volume control is at an appropriate level. If you are using powered speakers, ensure that the power is on. If you continue to experience problems, ensure that the Volume Control taskbar icon (depicted by a small yellow speaker) is present. Double clicking on this icon will open the Volume Control window. Make sure that all of the controls are set at an appropriate level and that the Mute feature is not enabled. If you experience strange effects on the in game sound, try switching it from 2D to 3D or 3D to 2D as the card and its drivers may function better in the other mode.

Notice
Rage Games reserves the right to make improvements in the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This manual, and the software described in this manual, is under copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual or the described software may be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without the prior written consent of Rage Games. Rage Games makes no warranties, conditions or representations express or implied, with respect to this manual, its quality, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. This manual is provided as is. Rage Games makes certain limited warranties with respect to the software and the media for the software. In no event shall Rage Games be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages. These terms and conditions do not affect or prejudice the

Technical Support
If you are experiencing problems with the software and have followed the instructions in this manual carefully, please call our customer support helpline and speak with one of our technical

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statutory rights of a purchaser in any case where a purchaser is a consumer acquiring goods otherwise than in the course of a business. Should the media on which the software programs are stored be found to contain defects in materials and/or workmanship during any warranty period given by any of Rage Games licensees or distributors the defective media should be returned to the point of purchase. The retailer may then request that you provide them with adequate proof of purchase.

Your Warranties
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End User License Agreement

When you click the Accept button (when installing this software) Rage Games Limited whose registered office is at St. Martins Building, Water St., Liverpool, L2 3SP (the Licensor) grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable License for the accompanying product eRacer, including electronic documentation and associated material (the Software). The License permits you to Use (as hereinafter defined) the Software on a single computer system (the System) for single use only upon the terms and subject to the conditions contained herein. You may physically transfer the Software from one computer to another provided the Software is used in connection with one computer at a time. The Software may NOT be transferred electronically from one computer to another or used over a network unless expressly authorised by the Licensor to do so.

Defective Media
In the event that the tangible media on which the Software is stored is found to be defective in either materials and/or workmanship during any warranty period given by any licensee or distributor of the Licensor you should return it to the point of purchase immediately. The retailer may then request that you provide them with adequate proof of purchase. The manufacturer of the media at their option and subject to their own terms will be responsible for any repair and/or replacement of the media.

Definitions
Use means and includes the utilisation of the Software by copying, transmitting or loading the same into the permanent memory of the System for the processing of the System instructions or statements contained in such Software which is in machine-readable form for Use by the Licensee on the System for the purposes only of understanding the contents of such machine-readable material.

Licensors Liability
THE SOFTWARE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT THE

License Fee
The Software is NOT free or shareware.

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LICENSOR DOES NOT ACCEPT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR THAT SUCH ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED AND THE LICENSEE IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH RECTIFICATION, REPAIR OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY SUCH ERRORS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT LOSSES.

eRacer Team
Don Whiteford Richard Badger Pete Memmott Andy Bate Matt Green Dave Ambler Jon Bate Martin Carter Allan Duggan Ian Williams Studio Manager Project Manager / Lead Programmer Programmer Lead Artist Artist Artist Artist Artist Artist Artist / GUI Design / Website Artwork

Intellectual Property Rights

All copyright, trade marks and other intellectual property rights subsisting in or used in connection with the Software (including but not limited to all images, animations, audio and other identifiable material relating to the Software) are and remain the sole property of the Licensor.

3Dream Engine Termination

You may terminate this License at any time by destroying the Software, documentation and all copies. No License Fee is refundable. The Licensor may terminate this License at any time if you are found in breach of any these terms. If you are notified of such termination, you must comply with the provisions of Clause 3 above. Robin Anderson Mark Lomas Kam Yin Yip

Sales and Marketing

Bill Bird Tony Fitzgerald Jane Hickey Pat Kavanagh Martin Kitney Simon Lilley Lisa OConnor Phil Wright

QA & Testing
Dean Bent Jody Craddock Mark Povey Dave Dixon Stuart Clenton Stuart Williams Gavin Clark Nick Hall Paul Coles

Jurisdiction
This License is governed by English Law and the parties agree that this License shall also be construed in accordance with the European Commissions Directives and WIPO Treaties on Computer Programs, Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights in terms of the enforceability of this License, this License shall be deemed in writing and accepted by both parties. Copyright 2001 Rage Games Limited. All Rights Reserved. Rage Games is a registered trademark. eRacer is a trademark of Rage Games Ltd. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Direct3D, DirectDraw, DirectInput, DirectPlay, DirectSound, DirectX, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All information supplied is believed to be correct at time of writing. Rage can not be held responsible for damage relating to the use of this document. Rage reserves the right to update and improve documents and executables.

Music
Robot Music Don Whiteford Ian Williams

Website
Tim Preece Nev Cook Paul Keast

Thanks to;
Colin Bell David Ewing Kev Gee Donna Jennet Julia Young Steve Hunt

Localisation
Ally Noble

Made in England

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