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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. INSTALLATION
2. BASIC KEYBOARD CONTROLS
3. MANUAL ADDENDUM
4. TROUBLESHOOTING
5. ONLINE
6. LAN
7. CONTROLLER INFORMATION
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1. INSTALLATION
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4. TROUBLESHOOTING
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CD AUTOPLAY FEATURE
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Inserting the game CD into your CD-ROM drive and then immediately
running the game either from the Windows Start menu or by
double-clicking the game's Desktop icon may cause a conflict with the
CD-ROM's AutoPlay feature. The easiest way to avoid this potential
conflict is to always wait a few moments after inserting the CD to
allow the AutoPlay feature to run the game.
DEVICE DRIVERS
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It is highly recommended that the latest versions of all device
drivers (i.e. video and sound card drivers) be obtained and installed.
Please consult your card manufacturer for their newest drivers. Also,
keep in mind that video chip manufacturers sometimes provide drivers
in addition to the card manufacturer.
If you are experiencing issues with an unstable PC environment please
make sure your Motherboard drivers (AGP, miniport) are up to date. For
further information please contact your Motherboard manufacturer.
VIDEO & GRAPHICS PROBLEMS
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If you are experiencing performance problems on the default graphics
settings, try lowering some of the settings or the game resolution.
This game requires DirectX 9.0c
It is available for download by going to:
www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/
Graphic Cards: Graphical settings and features available in-game are
dependant on Graphics Card capabilities. Settings not supported by your
Graphics Card hardware are disabled in the Options Menu to prevent
adverse effects on the game and your computer.
NVIDIA Cards: All supported NVIDIA cards were tested using ForceWare
driver version 81.84 beta (Win2k/XP). It is highly
recommended this driver or a more recent version be used when running
Need for Speed Most Wanted.
Known Issues:
ATI Cards: All supported ATI cards were tested using Catalyst driver
version 5.10 (Win2k/XP). It is highly recommended
this driver or a more recent version be used when running
Need for Speed Most Wanted.
Known Issues: Currently there is a problem with the anti-aliasing
functions in Need for Speed Most Wanted and drivers older
than Catalyst 4.10. It is highly recommended this driver or a more
recent version be used.
BACKGROUND PROGRAMS
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Avoid running other programs in the background.
Programs starting up automatically can cause Need for Speed
Most Wanted to lose control of the screen and keyboard, possibly
causing an unstable PC environment. We strongly recommend that you
shut down or suspend applications that start up automatically or
programs that automatically run other applications at specified times
before running Need for Speed Most Wanted. These include, but are not
limited to:
- Windows System Agent
- Windows Task Scheduler
- Windows "Disk Cleanup" utilities
Similarly, message boxes and dialog boxes from other programs or from
Windows itself can also cause Need for Speed Most Wanted to lose
control of the screen and keyboard, possibly causing an unstable PC
environment. We strongly recommend that you shut down all other
applications before running Need for Speed Most Wanted. These
include, but are not limited to:
- Email programs
- Calendar, appointment, or contact applications
- Network or Internet chat programs
- Automatic Update on Anti Virus software
Also, connections to/from non-dedicated servers can be disrupted when
background programs or screen-savers launch. We recommend that you shut
down other applications (including virus scanners) and run Need for Speed
Most Wanted by itself whenever possible.
POWER MANAGEMENT SUSPEND/SLEEP MODES
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Systems (i.e. laptops or other portables) that automatically power
down into "sleep" or "suspended" modes can cause Need for Speed
Most Wanted to lose control of the screen and keyboard, possibly
causing an unstable PC environment. We strongly recommend that you
disable these features before running Need for Speed Most Wanted.
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5. ONLINE PLAY
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To avoid poor performance during Internet play, be sure that you close
any file sharing, streaming audio, or chat programs prior to entering
gameplay. These applications can monopolize your connection s bandwidth,
causing lag or other undesirable effects.
Need for Speed Most Wanted uses the following TCP and UDP port(s) for
Internet play:
TCP ports: 80, 13505, 30900-30999
UDP port addresses: 3658-3658
Please consult your router or personal firewall documentation for information
on how to allow game related traffic on these ports. If you are attempting to
play on a corporate Internet connection, contact your network administrator.
NOTE: Need for Speed Most Wanted supports only broadband connections
for online play. When logging in to play Online you are logging into
the EA.com servers. If you already have one, you may use your existing
online EA.com account to play or you can create a new one.
Setting up an account: An EA online account is required for online play. At
the account log-in screen choose Create New EA online account . You will be
taken to menus where you enter account information and choose your
online user name.
NOTE: If your existing EA online account contains a space, you won t be able
to use it due to a limitation in the game.
Personas: Persona's are part of your EA online account and are used
for any EA online product you play. Deleting a persona that has been used in
other EA Products will also delete the persona and all associated
stats/rewards earned with that persona across all EA products.
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6. LAN PLAY
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Need for Speed Most Wanted contains LAN play, which is setup to emulate
the EA Online Lobby.
To Host a LAN Server (Like the EA Lobby) you need to Select LAN from the
Main Menu, next select Host LAN Server. You will be prompted for a LAN
Server Name.
Next you will be taken to the LAN Main Menu where you can access Select Car.
When Hosting a LAN Server your computer will be the primary host to any players
that join your LAN Server. In essence, your computer will be linking all other
players that join your LAN server together, allowing them to host games, and rep
ort
back to your server when done.
If you turn off your computer or Exit LAN Mode while there are other players
connected to your server they will be disconnected from LAN mode upon returning
from Gameplay.
To Join a LAN game select LAN from the Main Menu, select the name of the LAN
server you wish to join. Next you will be asked to enter your player name.
Once in the LAN main menu you will be free to create a server or join an existin
g game.
Depending on the speed and available memory on your computer, running a LAN
server may impact game performance. You can adjust the amount of time that
will be spent servicing LAN requests by editing the LAN_THROTTLE setting in
the server.cfg file in the game install directory. Changing the parameter
to a lower number may improve performance for some computers.
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7. CONTROLLER INFORMATION
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CONTROLLER CONFIGURATIONS
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Need for Speed Most Wanted can be played with many popular gamepads
and controller devices. If your device is not recognized, or if you'd
like to modify the configuration the game has pre-assigned to your
controller, enter Controls under Options in the Main Menu.
The re-mapping tools in this menu are useful for tweaking your
controller for optimal play.
CONTROLLER PROBLEMS
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To correct these problems, properly configure and calibrate the device
from the Windows Control Panel. If problems continue to persist,
disconnect the device from your computer before playing Need for Speed
Most Wanted. Ensure the latest manufacturer drivers are installed for
your device.
- The mouse pointer automatically scrolls through the buttons on menu
screens.
- Your car makes erratic movements that are not intended (i.e.
continually turning).
- Certain movements do not occur when the proper direction is pressed.
- Sluggish response on slower machines.
KEYBOARD PROBLEMS
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To adjust the feeling\sensitivity of the steering in gameplay when
using the keyboard, enter the Keyboard option in the Windows Control
Panel (Start - Settings - Control Panel). By adjusting the Repeat
Delay and Repeat Rate the user can adjust the controls to feel more
analog or digital depending on their preference.
Some newer keyboards do not allow certain combinations of more than
two keys to be depressed simultaneously. For example, if you were
pressing both the up arrow key to accelerate and the left arrow key to
turn, and you pressed the <C> key to change your view, the view may not
change. Unfortunately, this problem is due to a limitation of the
hardware.
While it is possible to bind game controls to the F12, Print Screen and
Windows keys, these keys will also retain their original function and can
interfere with gameplay.
The Windows key is not locked out during gameplay and it will bring
up the start menu during gameplay. This may interfere with gameplay.