------ HOT SLOTS! README FILE ------ Welcome to Vivid Interactive and HOT SLOTS!. You are about to embark on an Interactive Adventure through cyberspace. Admiral James challenges all comers to compete with him in the HOT SLOTS Game Arena! If you're lucky enough to defeat him, you can accomplish your mission and bring him back to earth...Good Luck! Please note the following instructions and guidelines for installing and using HOT SLOTS! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION ------------ This program uses Apple's Quicktime for Windows to play back the movies you will see. A runtime copy is included on HOT SLOTS! disc. You may begin installation of HOT SLOTS! in one of three ways: 1 -- From within Windows File Manager - simply double click on the INSTALL.EXE file (located inside the "PC folder"), directly from the CD directory. 2 -- From Windows Program Manager - Select Run from the File menu and type the full path to the PC directory on the CD-ROM drive and INSTALL.EXE i.e. G:\PC\INSTALL.EXE 3 -- From DOS - simply locate your CD ROM drive letter, type your CD-ROM's drive letter then hit enter, then type INSTALL. i.e. G: INSTALL The installation procedure will not copy ANY files to your hard drive but, will create a Program Group (Vivid Interactive) and Icons within the Group to facilitate play. Once your new icons are created you can click on the HOT SLOTS icon to begin play. Allow 15-30 seconds for THE PROGRAM to load (this depends on the speed of your hardware). Once in THE PROGRAM, allow 2-7 seconds to respond to your selections. To exit the program at any time, press Alt-F4 or click on the QUIT button, this should stop movie play and return you to Windows. System Requirements and Recommendations --------------------------------------- IBM 80386 or compatible - 80486 will perform better 4mb of free RAM - 8 MB recommended! Double Speed CD-ROM Drive & Sound card (with Most Recent Drivers!) Graphics Support for 256 colors (* 8-bit, 16-bit, or 24 bit) Microsoft Windows 3.1 and above with Mouse If you have a screen saver active, disable it prior to starting the program. If the screen saver becomes active during the program you may lose your cursor. Some high resolution video cards may require updated drivers in order to work properly with QuickTime for Windows. If you experience problems when starting or running the Program, contact your Video Card manufacturer to inquire about updated software for their card. * Additional Color Comments: HOT SLOTS can run in 8 Bit, 16 bit, or 24 bit color. To play this program in other than 256 colors (8 bit), simply select the proper driver to run in either 16 bit or 24 bit (Read your Video Card Manufacturers documentation for information regarding your current Video Card's color capabilities, you may require a new Video Card to run in higher color settings). Once you have selected your new driver, simply start the program as explained under INSTALLATION. You may receive a dialogue box warning you that "you may experience unexpected results when running in other than 16 or 256 colors (8 bit), simply click the YES button and continue program play. Keep in mind, running in 16 or 24 bit may reduce playback performance, based upon your computer configuration. We hope you enjoy HOT SLOTS! If you have comments or questions about these programs or other Vivid Interactive titles, please contact: Vivid Interactive 15127 Califa St. Van Nuys, CA 91411 (818) 908-0481 FAX: (818) 908-1324 Look for other Vivid Interactive Titles such as Coven, Winner Takes All, Blondage, Mask, Blonde Justice, and many others! ___________________________________________________________________________________ COPYRIGHT NOTICE: QuickTime and the QuickTime Logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. used under license. HOT SLOTS! is 1995 Copyrighted World-wide by Shadow Raam. "Shadow Raam's Licensor(s) makes no warranties, express or implied, including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding the software. Shadow Raam's licensor(s) does not warrant, guarantee or make any representations regarding the use or the results accuracy, reliability, currentness or otherwise. The entire risk as to the results and performance of the software is assumed by you. The exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted by some jurisdictions. The above exclusion may not apply to you." "In no event will Shadow Raam's licensor(s), and their directors, officers, employees or agents (collectively Shadow Raam's licensor) be liable to you for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use the software even if Shadow Raam's licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to you. Shadow Raam's licensor's liability to you for actual damages from any cause whatsoever, and regardless of the form of the action (whether in contract, tort (including negligence), product liability or otherwise), will be limited to $50."