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LucasArts, a division of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd

STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT(TM) II
Version 1.0

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Thank you for purchasing STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT(TM) II. We

recommend that you read this file to get the most up to date
information about installing, running, and playing the game.

Be sure to check the LucasArts website at www.lucasarts.com for

the very latest information related to STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II.
For additional information and in-depth technical documentation
about specific hardware, we recommend reading the Troubleshooting
Guide, which can be accessed by clicking on View Troubleshooting
Guide in the Help menu on the STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II Launcher.

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Supported Operating Systems
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To be able to play STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II, you must have Windows
2000 or XP installed and configured correctly, and your computer
hardware must be DirectX 9.0c compatible.

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Minimum System Requirements
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Computer
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Required: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible computer

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CPU
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Required: Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500+
Recommended: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2800+

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Memory
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Required: 256 MB RAM
Recommended: 512 MB RAM

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Graphics Card
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Required: 64 MB 3D Graphics card with Hardware Transform and
Lighting (T&L) Capability
Recommended: 128 MB 3D Graphics card with Hardware Vertex and
Pixel Shader (VS/PS) Capability

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Sound Card
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Required: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible Audio Device

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DVD-ROM
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Required: DVD-ROM drive
Recommended: 4X Speed DVD-ROM drive

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Input Device
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Required: Keyboard and mouse
Supported: Joystick or Gamepad

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DirectX
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c is included on this DVD. You will be
prompted to install DirectX during the installation of this
game if this or a more recent version isn’t already properly
installed on your system.

NOTE: DirectX may require the "latest" updates for your

operating system. This may also include the latest drivers for
your motherboard, sound, and video hardware.

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Installation
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Installation requires 4.38 GB of free hard drive space. We
recommend that you have an additional 500 MB of free space
available after installing the game for save games and
Windows file caching.
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Multiplayer Support
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2.4 GHz or faster CPU recommended for Dedicated Server.

Internet/LAN: Supports 2 to 64 players

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Internet Connectivity for Multiplayer
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Required: DSL, Cable, or faster connection

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Video Cards Supported
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For a list of supported video cards at the time of release,
please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide

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General Information
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Installing STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II
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Insert the STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II DVD into your DVD-ROM drive.
The launcher screen will open automatically unless Autoplay is
disabled. If it does not, double-click on the My Computer icon,
then the DVD-ROM icon. This should bring up the launcher menu. If
it does not, double-click on LaunchBFII.exe in the window that
opens. Click on the top button from the following options and
the installer will guide you through the installation process.

* Install
* Help
* Analyze Your Computer
* View Readme
* View Troubleshooting Guide
* Go Back
* Options
* Visit www.lucasarts.com
* View License Agreement
* Go Back
* Exit
You will be prompted to choose Automatic or Custom Installation.
Automatic installs STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II into the default
location on your hard drive, along with installing DirectX if your
computer requires it. Choosing Custom install allows you to change
the installation location, prompts you add shortcuts to the
desktop and start menu, and prompts you to install DirectX. The
default path is C:\Program Files\LucasArts\STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT
II.

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Administrative Rights
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If your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you
will be unable install STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II unless you are
logged on with Administrative Rights. You must also have these
rights to install the GameSpy Arcade and Xfire software.

After installing the game, you will be able to play the game
on a Limited (or Restricted) User account if you do not install
to a location in the Program Files folder. If you plan to play
the game on a Limited (or Restricted) user account, you will be
unable to use the Automatic Install option. Please refer to the
Troubleshooting Guide for more information.

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Running STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II
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To run the game, click on your Start Menu, select Programs, then
LucasArts, then STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II and click on Play Star
Wars BATTLEFRONT II. This will bring up the Launcher screen.
Click on “Start Game” on the launcher.

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Playing STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II Online with GameSpy Arcade
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To play STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II Online with GameSpy Arcade,
click on your Start Menu, select Programs, then LucasArts,
then STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II and click on “Play STAR WARS
BATTLEFRONT II Online with GameSpy Arcade”.

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Playing STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II Online with Xfire
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To play STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II Online with Xfire, click
on your Start Menu, select Programs, then LucasArts, then
STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II and click on “Play STAR WARS
BATTLEFRONT II Online with Xfire”.

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Setting up a STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II Multiplayer Game
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Before you host a STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II multiplayer game,
we recommend that you select the Online Options screen from
the Main Menu and adjust the Hosting Bandwidth before you start
the game. Please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more
information on selecting the appropriate bandwidth for your
connection speed.

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Accessing STAR WARS GALAXIES Demo Webpage
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You must have an active Internet connection to access the STAR
WARS GALAXIES Demo webpage.

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Desktop Color Palette
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We recommend that you set your desktop to True Color or Highest
(32 bit) color. When playing STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II with your
desktop set to a color palette other than 32 bit, you may
experience various problems while running the game.

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Mixer Configurations in Audio Options
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The sound engine for STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II has a total of four
different mixer configurations.

Software with Effects

Software with No Effects
Hardware with Effects
Hardware with No Effects

For more information on these options, please check the

Troubleshooting Guide, which is accessible through the game
Launcher.

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Game Control Issues
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Sliders in Options Menus
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Sliders in option menus move with greater precision when using
the mouse to adjust the slider than when using the keyboard.

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Double Tap Maneuvers
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For shortcut purposes, and more intuitive gameplay, boost and
sprint can be initiated by double tapping the forward [W] key.
This will work on any infantry unit, vehicle, or starfighter
capable of utilizing boost or sprint. Starfighters can also
perform basic stunts through double tapping the other movement
keys. Double tapping Roll Clockwise [D] or Roll Counterclockwise
[A] will initiate a right or left barrel roll, respectively.
Double tapping backward [S] will perform an Immelmann maneuver.

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Optimal Configuration Suggestions
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Flying
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If you are experiencing any difficulty flying, we suggest that you
remap your key configuration to allow for better turning ability
and reduce the disorientation that can be caused by roll.

* Remap TURN LEFT to ‘A’

* Remap TURN RIGHT to ‘D’
* Remap TRICK to ‘C’
* Remap ROLL LOCK to ‘LEFT CTRL’

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Infantry
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If you enjoy using ROLL a lot, you may want to consider remapping
the LEFT CTRL key to ROLL LOCK.

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Joystick and Gamepad Issues
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Mapping Buttons in Control Options
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You must map the buttons on your game controller in the Control
Options menu before you will be able to use your game controller
in STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II.

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Setting Up Game Controllers
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To use your game controller in STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II, you
will need to setup the game controls in the Control Options
screen.

The Control Options screen is separated into five sections

highlighted by tabs at the top. You must setup your controls
in each of these sections separately as there are different
control schemes for being on-foot (Infantry), being in a
vehicle such as a Speeder Bike or AT-ST Walker (Vehicle),
being in a flying vehicle such as a X-Wing or TIE Fighter
(Starfighter), being a Jedi such as Luke Skywalker or
Darth Vader (Jedi), and being in a turret such as the
secondary position in an AT-TE (Turret).

Please note that even though it is considered an infantry unit,

the CIS Droideka is considered a vehicle in terms of control
scheme.

Also note that even though transports, such as the Republic

Gunship and Imperial Transport, are considered flyers, they
do not have the ability to perform tricks like the other
three classes of flyers.

To set a control configuration, simply highlight the control

you wish to set and click on it once with the left mouse button.
A prompt will appear stating Press New Key, ESC to Cancel.
Press the button on your game controller that you want to
assign for that control, or press the Escape key if you change
your mind.

Important! If your controller has any kind of throttle, rotary

dial, rudder or slider control you will want to set it to zero
before assigning any controls. Otherwise, the game will read
your throttle, rotary dial, or slider as being active and set
the intended control assignment to the control. Because of
differences in the different controller configurations on the
market, the zero point for these controls may be different
(either at the lowest possible setting or at the halfway
setting).
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Binding A Joystick Axis
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When binding the Pitch Up/Down Axis in the Starfighter Config
Bindings section, it should be set to "Joystick Y -", which is
done by pushing the joystick up. If it is set to "Joystick Y +",
the Pitch setting will be inverted, making the Invert Y Axis
configuration option backward. No will be inverted and Yes will
not.

You are limited to assigning a total of two bindings for each

control. If you make a mistake and wish to reset all the
controls to their original state, click on Reset To Defaults
at the bottom of the screen.

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Character Moving Without Input
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Your mouse pointer and/or player character may move in the game
without any user input when you have a joystick on your system.
If this occurs, check the throttle on the controller to assure
that it is at the center position. You may also want to make
sure the game controller is set up properly in Windows.

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Reversed X-Axis and Y-Axis
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The joystick X-Axis and Y-axis may appear to be reversed in the
game. If this occurs, check the Controller Options to remap it.
Check the + or – symbol in the mapping screen and change it to
the opposite of your current setting.

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Communicating in STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II
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Chat Message Colors
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Chat messages that are Green are sent only to your team.
Chat messages that are Yellow are sent to everyone in the game.

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Communicating With Your Squad (AI only)
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F4: Follow Me (with no AI following), At Ease (with AI following)

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Communicating With Your Team
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F5: Spotted
F6: Medic
F7: Repair
F8: Ammo
F9: Pickup
F10: Backup
F11: Attack
F12: Defend

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Communication From Vehicle or Starfighter Pilot (AI only)
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F4: Everyone Out (with AI inside), Pile In (with AI outside)

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Communication From Vehicle or Starfighter Crew (AI only)
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F4: Bail Out (with AI inside), Hop In (with no AI inside)

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Multiplayer Issues
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Hosting bandwidth
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Home connections have various upload and download capabilities.
Upload bandwidth is often much less then download. If you wish
to Host a game, please review the chart in the Troubleshooting
Guide, which outlines the optimal number of players for certain
upload capabilities. If you are uncertain of your upload
capabilities, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
You may also want to check sites such as www.dslreports.com to
get an approximation of your connection capabilities.

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Search All Regions
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You may need to select Search all regions in the Online Options
menu to be able to find the server that you are looking for.
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Connecting to Game in GameSpy Arcade
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To connect to a game in GameSpy Arcade, you will need to login
to GameSpy Arcade first. Follow the steps below to join a game.

* Select STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II from the My Games list.

* Select the Server List
* Select the Session that you wish to Join, and the game
will start.
* Select your Profile.
* If Auto-Login is selected, this will take you into the session.
* If Auto-Login is not selected, select Login to GameSpy. This
will take you into the Session.

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The STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II Manual Errata/Updates
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Reticle Transparency
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The ability to adjust the transparency of the targeting reticle
was added to the Game Options menu.

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are trademarks in the United States and/or in other countries of
Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT is a
trademark of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. © 2004, 2005
Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd.
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