User Guide

CONTROLS
The Smart Mouse Pointer
The submarine is managed using controls and displays at several stations
around the submarine which are accessed via the control room. Move the
mouse pointer until it changes from an arrow to the name of the station and
left-click to change the view. Each station is represented by one or more
screens. Moving the mouse pointer over the controls and gauges at each
station is the fastest way to determine which are controls and which are dis-
plays because the mouse pointer changes from an arrow to a reticule with a
word above it, such as SET, SELECT, or FIRE.
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Settings on dials are changed by moving the reticule to the desired
position on the dial and left-clicking.
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Buttons are pressed by moving the mouse pointer over the button and
left-clicking.
Using the Function Keys (F1 - F10)
The stations listed below can also be reached using the corresponding
function keys:
FUNCTION KEY STATION
F1 ................................... Control Room
F2.................................... Up Scope/Periscope
F3.................................... Target Bearing Transmitter
F4.................................... Bridge
F5.................................... Charts
F6.................................... Torpedo Data Computer
F7.................................... Gauges
F8.................................... Status
F9.................................... Radar
F10.................................. Logbook
Alt F4.............................. Deckgun
Setting the Detail Level
Once a mission or war patrol has begun, pressing Alt-D opens the Detail
Level box. Graphic features that enhance the appearance but may hinder
play of S ILENT H UNTER such as clouds, waves, land texture, ship and torpedo
wakes can be toggled on or off using this box. In addition, visibility range
can be increased in increments of one mile using this control. Left-clicking
in the upper left corner returns to play.
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Medals are awarded based on the results of a particularly productive war
patrol. The medals that are possible, in order of precedence are:
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Medal of Honor
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Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Cross
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Silver Star
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Bronze Star
Submarine crews may also earn either a Presidential Unit Citation or a Unit
Citation if the overall record of the submarine is good and it has an exem-
plary war patrol.
View Career
The career of the active submarine commander can be viewed using this
option. In addition to the name of the commander’s submarine and the
base he is assigned to, useful information is shown including the number of
ships sunk, the total tonnage sunk, and any medals or commendations the
commander or submarine have been awarded.
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