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 Welcome to 
"Chris Sawyer's LOCOMOTION" 
 CD-ROM  README FILE!
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August 11, 2004

Don't forget to visit www.ATARI.com for the latest information about Chris Sawyer's LOCOMOTION!

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Included on this product's game disc is an electronic version of the game's Instruction Manual in .pdf format, 
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1 (which enables you to view the manual in .pdf format)

This file contains helpful information, late-breaking news and a description of certain functions which were not 
implemented when the On-Line Help feature and manual were created.


   I - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
  II - AUDIO LEVELS
 III - DIRECTX AND COMPATIBILITY
  IV - VIDEO CARD CAPABILITY
   V - DISK CAPACITY 
  VI - KNOWN ISSUES



I - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System:	Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP
Processor:		500 MHz Intel® Pentium III or equivalent
Memory:		128 MB RAM
Hard Disk Space:	550 MB Free
CD-ROM Drive:	8X speed
Video:			Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP-compatible video card*
Sound:			Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP-compatible sound card*
DirectX®:		DirectX® version 9.0b (included) or higher
Network/Internet:	56 Kbps or faster connection required for Internet play.

* Indicates a device that is compatible with DirectX® version 9.0b or higher.


II - AUDIO LEVELS
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Volume levels have been adjusted optimally for game play. 

Note however, that if you experience offset levels adjustments can be made using the windows  sound system. 
From the desktop, select Start / select Programs /select Accessories / select Entertainment / 
select Volume Control.


III - DIRECTX AND COMPATIBILITY
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Chris Sawyer's LOCOMOTION requires Microsoft DirectX 9.0b drivers installed and correctly functioning on your system.
 If you experience difficulty with DirectX 9.0b, contact your sound or video card manufacturers to obtain their latest drivers.


IV - VIDEO CARD CAPABILITY
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Chris Sawyer's LOCOMOTION must be played on a video card capable of 640x480 screen resolution at bit depth setting 
of at least 256 bits. The card and software drivers must be DirectX 9.0b compatible.

 If you experience problems or difficulty with graphics, contact your card manufacturer for the latest 
documentation and drivers. 


V - DISK CAPACITY AND SWAPFILE SPACE
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Regardless of your installation choice it is mandatory that you have at least 800MB free space on your 
hard drive before running the game. 

If disk space is low, you may experience crashing and/or graphics drop outs.  For best performance, 
ensure that you have at least 800MB free space before launching "Chris Sawyer's LOCOMOTION".



VI - KNOWN ISSUES
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There are no known issues at the time of release. 




Special thanks to all the additional Testers!
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