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Space Chase ver. 4.0
* Instructions/Troubleshooting Info *
=============================================================================
Space Chase Requires:
* A 286 or faster IBM-compatible PC
* EGA graphics
* Hard disk
Also supports:
* Sound Blaster, SB Pro, AdLib and compatible music cards
* Gravis PC GamePad and Joystick control
To start Space Chase:
1. Switch to the drive where the game is installed (C:)
2. Switch to the subdirectory where the game is installed (CD \STORM)
3. Type "STORM1" then press ENTER.
=============================================================================
Configuring Space Chase
=============================================================================
The following are switches to make Space Chase run correctly
with some unusual hardware. To use them, simply type
STORM1 <switch>
where switch is one of the following
/PAS turns ON Pro-Audio Spectrum support when you
are in SoundBlaster emulation mode.
/NOSB turns OFF the sound drivers (speaker stays) if
you are encountering unusual lockups when you
first run the program.
/KEYB turns OFF special keyboard handling for some
machines with unusual keyboard handlers.
=============================================================================
Common problems and solutions
=============================================================================
NOT ENOUGH FREE MEMORY
======================
Problem: When I run Space Chase, the game refuses to start and gives
me the message "You need (amount) more free memory to run this program".
Solution: You need to free up more main (conventional) memory before
starting Space Chase. Here are some solutions:
1. If you are trying to run Space Chase from Windows, completely exit
Windows and try running it from DOS.
2. If you are trying to run Space Chase from "DOSSHELL" or any other
menu program, please exit from the menu program. Then, run Space Chase
from the DOS prompt. Menu programs often occupy enough memory that
there won't be enough left for Space Chase.
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.
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:
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Phone: (414)789-4360
THE SHAREWARE SUPPORT BBS (Herts, England):
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