ZapperPC ManInt 9/10/02 1:31 PM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The ReadMe File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Setup and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ZapperPC ManInt 9/10/02 1:31 PM Page 4 SETUP AND INSTALLATION THE ZAPPER LAUNCHER 1. Start Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP. When you double-click the Zapper icon, or insert the Zapper game disc in your CD-ROM drive (providing AutoPlay is enabled), the Launcher screen will open. The Launcher screen allows you to install or uninstall the game, launch the game, read this manual, change your controls, and install supporting software. 2. Insert the Zapper CD-ROM game disc into your CD-ROM drive. 3.
ZapperPC ManInt 9/10/02 1:31 PM Page 6 OTHER LAUNCHER BUTTONS The other buttons on the Launcher screen include links to websites that you may find interesting. You must be connected to the Internet for these buttons to work properly. Click on the ReadMe button to open the game’s readme.txt file in Notepad. Click Close to terminate the Zapper Launcher screen. GAME CONTROLS The following are the default keyboard commands for playing Zapper.
ZapperPC ManInt 9/10/02 1:31 PM Page 8 SAVING, LOADING AND RESETTING YOUR GAME CAST OF CHARACTERS SAVING ZAPPER Once you start a new game in Story Mode and enter a player name, the game will automatically save your progress as you complete each level. No one asked this cricket whether he wanted to save the world — but somebody’s got to do it! With your help, Zapper will face every challenge and defeat any foe as he attempts to rescue Zipper from the clutches of Maggie the Magpie.
ZapperPC ManInt 9/10/02 1:31 PM Page 10 MAIN MENU PAUSE MENU At the Main Menu screen, press the arrow keys to highlight the type of game you want to play and then press Enter to select that option. You can press Esc while playing to pause the game and access the Pause Menu. Press up or down on the arrow keys to highlight an option in the Pause Menu, and press Enter to confirm your selection.
ZapperPC ManInt 9/10/02 1:31 PM Page 12 After entering your name, select one of two difficulty levels: Normal or Expert. In the Expert level, there are time limits for finishing each level. Expert Ghost Race – A little ghost will appear that moves along his own path. Stay ahead of the ghost to win. PLAYING STORY MODE Expert Orb Race – Race against a ghost to collect all of the orbs in the quickest time. When you select Story Mode from the Main Menu, the Map screen is displayed.
ZapperPC ManInt 9/10/02 1:31 PM Page 14 ZAPPER’S ABILITIES POWER-UPS JUMP There are a variety of power-ups scattered throughout the world that give Zapper temporary protection, speed, access to hidden areas, and more. Hop onto a powerup to activate it. All power-ups, except the helmet, work only for a short period of time. Below are a few of the power-ups you’ll hop across in the game.
ZapperPC ManInt 9/10/02 1:31 PM Page 16 INFOGRAMES WEB SITES TECHNICAL SUPPORT (U.S. & CANADA) To get the most out of your new game, visit us at: Help Via the Internet Up-to-the-minute technical information about Infogrames Interactive products is generally available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the Internet at: http://www.us.infogrames.com To send e-cards to your friends, download wallpapers, or get access to other free stuff, visit our Freebies section at: www.us.infogrames.
ZapperPC ManInt 9/10/02 1:31 PM Page 18 Live support is generally available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM (Pacific Time). Note: We may be closed on major holidays. Before making your call, we ask that you be at your computer, have the following information available, and be ready to take notes: 1. System Make and Model 2. Processor Type 3. Operating System, including version number if possible (such as Windows® 95; Windows® Me) 4. RAM (Memory) 5. Video and sound card data and drivers 6.
ZapperPC ManInt 9/10/02 1:31 PM Page 20 If you or anyone in your family has an epileptic condition or has experienced symptoms like an epileptic condition (e.g. a seizure or loss of awareness), immediately consult your physician before using this Software. We recommend that parents observe their children while they play games.
ZapperPC ManInt 9/10/02 1:31 PM Page 22 LIMITED WARRANTY Infogrames Interactive warrants for a period of ninety (90) days following original retail purchase of this copy of the Software that the Software is free from substantial errors or defects that will materially interfere with the operation of the Software as described in the Documentation.
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ZapperPC ManInt 9/10/02 CREDITS INFOGRAMES INTERACTIVE, INC. Ken Allen Senior Producer Sue Bulson Matt Collins Senior Brand Managers Bill Levay Executive Producer Scott Walker V.P. of Product Development Steve Arthur Director of Marketing Steve Martin Director of Creative Services Elizabeth Mackney Director of Editorial & Documentation Services Kurt Carlson Documentation Specialist Paul Collin Copywriter INFOGRAMES Q.A. Michael Craighead Director of Quality Assurance, North America Kurt Boutin Q.A.
ZapperPC ManInt 9/10/02 1:31 PM Page 28 ZAPPER PC MANUAL BACK COVER
