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                                USER REFERENCE MANUAL
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             This version of Spectre Challenger is meant to give you a sense
             of how simple, fun, and addictive this game can be.  In Spectre
             Challenger, the number of levels you can play is limited, and
             several features are deactivated.  Most importantly, Spectre
             Challenger does not include network support.  With the full
             version of Spectre, you can do battle with up to seven other
             people over a local area network.

             This manual will help you get the most out of Spectre Challenger.
             The full version of Spectre has many more features including:

             - Infinite levels of increasing game play!
             - Multiplayer action over networks, modem or direct connect!
             - Up to 8 players on a network!
             - Save and restore a game in progress!
             - Many more texture maps (graphics on objects).
             - Full, unlimited technical support.
             - Upgrade path to new versions of Spectre.

             To get your hands on the full version of Spectre, visit your
             local retailer or call 415-392-HELP to order direct from
             Velocity.  Spectre is also available for the Macintosh
             computer.

                           Velocity Development Corporation
                              4 Empbarcadero Suite 3100
                               San Francisco, CA 94111

                                   phone: 415-274-8840
                                     fax: 415-982-3299



















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                                   GETTING STARTED
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             REQUIREMENTS
             Spectre Challenger should run on most newer PCs.  Below is a
             list of the equipment required to run the game:

             - An IBM or 100% compatible computer with a 286/16 mhz or
             better processor
             - A hard disk drive with at least 2 Meg free space
             - A 100% VGA compatible graphics card and monitor
             - A High Density (1.2Mb) 5.25" diskette drive OR a double
             density 3.5" (720K disk drive) depending on which disks came
             in your package.

             The following are also supported by Spectre Challenger:

             - An AdLib or Sound Blaster compatible sound board.
             - A Microsoft or 100% compatible mouse and driver.
             - A Joystick or game pad.
             - Microsoft Windows 3.0 or later

             INSTALLATION
             Before you install Spectre Challenger, please be sure
             you have met all the requirements listed above.

             To install Spectre Challenger:
             - Insert the Spectre Challenger disk in a diskette drive.
             - Type that drive letter followed by a colon (usually A: or
             B:) and press [Enter].
             - Type INSTALL and press [Enter].

             Now, simply follow the on-screen instructions.  The INSTALL
             program will copy and decompress Spectre Challenger to your
             hard disk.  You MUST run the install program to play Spectre
             Challenger.  You can not simply copy the Spectre Challenger
             files to your hard disk.  The installation program will
             default to installing Spectre Challenger to the C:\SPECTRE
             directory.  You can easily change this during installation.

             If you have any trouble installing the game, you may want
             to:

             - be sure you have at least 2 Meg free on your hard disk
             - make sure you DID NOT write-protect the original diskette
             - be sure you have 510K free conventional RAM

             RUNNING SPECTRE CHALLENGER
             Below is all you need to do to run the game.  These examples
             are for people who choose the default drive and directory
             (C:\SPECTRE).

             - Log on to the drive where Spectre Challenger was installed:
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             - Change into the directory where Spectre Challenger was
             installed:
                       CD\SPECTRE [Enter]
             - Run the game by typing:
                       SPECTRE [Enter]

             If you have any trouble running the game, you should consult
             the TROUBLESHOOTING section of the manual.

             SINGLE PLAYER TUTORIAL
             This short tutorial will get you up and playing in minutes.

             If you have followed the instructions on the preceding pages,
             you should be able to launch Spectre Challenger.  Once the
             Main Menu appears on your screen, select PLAY by clicking on
             it with the mouse or pressing either the [P] or the [Enter]
             key.

             After selecting Play, the vehicle selection dialog box
             appears.  Choose the Balanced Spectre Challenger vehicle for
             this first time.  Now, press the PLAY button.  In a moment
             you will see the words "Level 1" spin up on your screen.
             You will then descend into the Arena.

             Now is a good time to take note of the keyboard layout. The
             [Up] and [Down] arrows move you forward and backward. The
             [Left] and [Right] arrows turn you to the left and right.
             Try the [Left] or [Right] arrow key and hold it down. Now,
             take some time to drive around the Arena.  If you see a red
             tank, get close to him...but not too close. Line up the
             enemy robot craft in your sights, and press the [Space Bar]
             to fire a cannon shot at him. If you hit him, he will blow
             up. Do this for any other enemy tanks in your sights.

             Now try the [Up] arrow in combination with the [Left] or
             [Right] arrows to practice moving around in the Arena. As
             you can see, you can move forward and turn at the same time.
             Get used to how it feels to move around.  If you prefer, you
             can press the [Tab] key, and this will give you an external
             camera view. Pressing the [Tab] key again brings you to an
             overhead map view, and the third time toggles you back into
             the internal cockpit view.   You can use the keyboard [+]
             and [-] keys to zoom in/out in the external and overhead map
             views.  In the forward view you also have a radar in the
             upper right corner that allows you to locate enemy craft,
             ammo dumps and flags.  Your tank is in the middle of the
             radar and the arena rotates around your position.

             The single player game is played in levels of increasing
             difficulty.  To complete a level, you must collect all the
             flags on the level, while avoiding or destroying the enemy
             robot tanks.  Drive around until you see a flag. To collect
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             sound and see the flag disappear from your radar screen.
             The flags will appear as flashing dots on your radar screen.

             If you see a robot tank, shoot it!  You receive an extra
             bonus if you destroy all the tanks during a level before
             collecting all flags.

             If you haven't returned to the internal view, do so now by
             pressing the [Tab] key once or twice. There are a few other
             things you should note. First, every time a robot tank's
             cannon hits you, you lose shield strength. This is noted in
             the damage level.  Every time you shoot your cannon, you
             lose ammo. This is noted in your ammo count. To rearm and
             boost your shield strength, simply drive over an ammo dump,
             signified by the undulating squares scattered all over the
             ground in the Arena.

             When you're done experimenting, press [Esc] to leave the
             Arena and return to the Main Menu.






































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                             PLAYING SPECTRE CHALLENGER
                             --------------------------

             This program reference is for both new and experienced PC
             users.  If there is one section of the manual you plan on
             reading, this should be it.

             OVERVIEW
             In Spectre Challenger, you see a virtual world from the point
             of view of a battle craft, a 'Spectre', roaming around a
             computerized arena.  The object of the game, of course, is
             survival.  Shoot your enemies, collect ammo and flags, and
             race on to higher levels.  That's basically all there is to
             it.  Try not to get too addicted.

             STARTUP
             To begin playing Spectre Challenger, simply change into the
             directory in which you installed the game, and type SPECTRE
             [Enter].

             THE MAIN MENU
             After you run Spectre Challenger, the Main Menu will appear.
             You will be presented with a number of options.  Options can
             be selected by pressing the appropriate key or, if you have a
             mouse (and a mouse driver) on your system, you can click on
             the button.

             [P]  Play a single player game.
             [N]  Join a network game.  Not available in this version.
             [S]  Top Scores.
             [H]  Get some help.
             [A]  Find out about Spectre Challenger.
             [O]  Change options and configure Spectre Challenger.  Finally
                  you may
             [Q]  Quit.

             There are also some 'hidden' options that don't have a
             button, but can be accessed by pressing the appropriate key.

             [Alt][P]  Start at a higher level.  Full version only.
             [Alt][R]  Resume a saved game.  Full Version only.
             [D]       Self-running demo.
             [Esc]     Exits game just like [Q].

             If this is your first time in the arena, click on the Play
             button to start.  After selecting Play, the vehicle
             selection dialog box appears.

             CHOOSE A VEHICLE
             Choose the Spectre Challenger vehicle you wish to use.
             Different vehicles are useful for various strategies, and
             each of the four has its own strengths and weaknesses.  If
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             Custom Spectre at the bottom of the dialog, and select "Edit
             Custom..."  This will bring up the custom vehicle dialog.

             Speed - You will need to experiment with these settings to
             become familiar with just how fast a setting feels to you.
             Here's a hint: the Speedy craft may be more easily
             destroyed, but in many cases you can play "chicken" against
             a robot or your opponent, run past him, quickly swing around
             and open fire.

             Shields - Each point is one shield of armor - each shot that
             hits your Spectre Challenger destroys one shield.  Shield
             settings may range from 1 to 10.

             Ammo - Each point of ammo allows you to carry 10 rounds
             (shots) for your cannon.  You may not carry more than the
             maximum number you set here.  Ammo may range from 1 to 5,
             giving you between 10 and 50 rounds.

             After you have selected the vehicle you want to use, select
             Play to descend into the Arena.

             ROBOT SPECTRE CHALLENGERS
             Enemy Robot Spectre Challengers come in 2 flavors: regular
             and mean.  You will see the regular (red) ones all over the
             place at every level of the game.  The mean robots (orange)
             are taller and pointy and begin to appear at level 6 and beyond.

             MOVEMENT CONTROLS
             You can navigate your battle craft using the keyboard, a
             mouse or a joystick.  Most users will probably prefer to use
             the keyboard.  The joystick also works well, but the mouse
             is not a recommended control system.  Still, it is available
             for those users who wish to try it.

             Movement - the numeric keypad
             The arrow keys on the numeric keypad move your tank in the
             specified direction.  You can also use combinations of keys
             to move and turn at the same time.  [Up] arrow and [Left]
             arrow will allow you to move forward and turn left at the
             same time.  You can back up by pressing the [Down] arrow.

             Jump - keypad [5], mouse right button, joystick button B.
             Jumping can prove useful in certain situations.  You can
             dodge enemy fire by jumping, but you can't pass over other
             objects.  However, jumping will use up some of your
             hyperspace energy.

             Hyperspace - [~] or [Backspace]
             Cannons are blazing, you're surrounded by a hoard of enemy
             craft and your ammo and shields are giving out!  Who ya
             gonna call?  Hyperspace!  Hit the [~]  (Tilde) or
             [Backspace] key and you will be immediately transported to a
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             your Hyperspace energy cell which is the vertical bar
             indicator labeled "H" located in the top central portion of
             your display.  If this bar is solid then you have a full
             Hyperspace charge and may transport without the risk of
             being destroyed.

             WEAPON CONTROLS
             Your Spectre Challenger battle craft is equipped with two
             weapons:

             Fire Cannon - [Space] , keypad [0], mouse left button,
             joystick button A.  The space bar fires your cannon.  Each
             press will fire one round of ammo which will do one point of
             damage to anything it hits.

             Fire Grenade - [Alt]
             Grenades are a more powerful weapon that become available at
             level 10.  Grenades are fired by the Alt key and use up 10
             rounds of ammo.

             VIEW CONTROLS
             There are three main view positions in Spectre Challenger:
             Interior, Exterior, and Map.

             Change View - [Tab] or [*] on the keypad
             To cycle between three possible views press the [Tab] key.

             Zoom View - [+] and [-] on keyboard
             In the exterior or map views, you can zoom in and out.

             Look Right - [Right Shift]
             When in interior view, this lets you look out the right of
             your tank.

             Look Left - [Left Shift]

             Look Behind - [Both Shift] keys

             DISPLAY CONTROLS
             Spectre Challenger allows you to customize the display to
             suit your tastes.  Users with fast machines may want all
             display features turned on.  Users on slower machines may
             prefer to turn off some display features to increase the
             "frame-rate" of the game.  The "frame-rate" refers to the
             smoothness of animation.  If you feel your display is too
             slow or "jerky", you may want to turn off some features.

             Grid Dot Control - [D]

             Filled Polygon Mode - [F]

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             Billboard Texture Toggle - [F6]

             Windmill Texture Toggle - [F7]

             Misc Texture Toggle - [F8]

             These keys allow you to customize the amount of texture
             mapping in the Arena.  Textures add a lot of visual impact
             to the Arena, but they take additional processing power.

             MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS
             Here are some other important controls in Spectre Challenger:

             Sound ON/OFF - [S]

             Return to Main Menu - [Esc]

             Pause Game - [P]

             Joystick Calibration - [J]

             Save Game [Alt-S] (between levels only)
             In the full version of Spectre, you can save your game in
             progress.

             OPTIONS MENU
             The options menu lets you configure Spectre Challenger to
             your preferences.  To select an option in the OPTIONS menu
             you may either click on the desired option with your mouse
             or press the keyboard key corresponding to the underlined
             character in the option title.  Most options can also be
             changed during game play.  See the previous section on GAME
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                                 BATTLE IN CYBERSPACE
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             OVERVIEW OF NETWORK PLAY
             Network play is the most fascinating part of the full
             product.  It is a first step towards easy to use,
             interactive cyberspace.  This version of Spectre does not
             contain network play, but we will describe it here to wet
             your appetite.

             Spectre will run on 4 types of networks:

             - Novell IPX or compatible networks
             - NetBIOS compatible networks
             - Serial port direct connect with a "null-modem" cable
             - Modem to Modem play over the phone lines

             Spectre is both a single and multiplayer game. Much of
             Spectre's appeal can only be seen during a Spectre network
             game. It is something that you have to experience yourself
             to appreciate.

             THE CYBERSPACE SCENARIOS
             The full version of Spectre has 4 different multi-player
             games to choose from.

             Arena
             A total free-for-all. Drive around, shoot your friends, and
             get one point for each player you destroy.  The match is
             over when someone gets enough points, or time expires.

             Flag Rally
             This is similar to arena, but a little more complicated.  No
             teams, every man for himself, but this time to get a match
             point you must collect all six flags on the field.  To
             collect a flag simply run over it.  Once you have collected
             a flag it will stop flashing in your radar display and the
             letter of the captured flag will appear in the bar next to
             your name at the top of the screen.  If you are destroyed,
             all the flags you have collected go to the person who
             destroyed you.

             Base Raid
             Remember capture-the-flag?  Imagine it with missile weapons.
             Two teams, two bases, infinite lives. Each team gets a match
             point for "destroying" the other base.  When the contest
             begins you will rez in near your home base.  Home bases are
             identified on the radar by color coded crosses.  To destroy
             the enemy base you must drive across the Arena and bump into
             it, not just shoot it. Tricky.  Notice anything strange out
             there?  Yup, there are no ammo dumps in this scenario.  If
             you run out of ammo you must drive back to your base and
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                       RUNNING SPECTRE CHALLENGER FROM WINDOWS
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             Spectre Challenger contains an interface for Microsoft Windows.
             If you are a frequent Windows user, you can launch the game
             without having to exit to DOS.  Please see the previous sections
             for information on game play controls.

             RECOMMENDATIONS
             Because Windows places great demands on your computer system,
             the recommended equipment for running Spectre Challenger from
             Windows is a bit different.  We suggest:

             - A 386/33 or faster machine
             - 4Mb of RAM or more

             SETTING UP AN ICON
             While Spectre Challenger is a DOS program, it contains a
             Windows "front-end".  This "front-end" is a true Windows
             program which lets you make all your selections and then
             launches the game.  When you finish playing the Spectre
             Challenger, the system returns you to the Windows "front-end".

             You can add Spectre Challenger to a group in the Program
             Manager to make starting Spectre Challenger even easier.
             First, select the program group in which you would like
             Spectre Challenger to reside.  This is done by simply
             clicking on the selected group.

             Next, select NEW from the FILE menu.  You can now use the
             browse feature, or enter the name of the Spectre Challenger
             Windows program.  This program is called SPCWIN.EXE.  If you
             chose the default drive and directory during installation,
             the full drive and path will be C:\SPECTRE\SPCWIN.EXE.

             RUNNING SPECTRE CHALLENGER FROM WINDOWS
             To run Spectre Challenger once you have set up a program icon,
             simply double click on the icon.  You will see a Windows
             version of the Spectre Challenger main menu.

             SUGGESTIONS
             Spectre Challenger is a high performance program, and requires
             all the "attention" of your computer.  Some Windows programs
             may perform background tasks that rob Spectre Challenger of
             processing time.  Because of this, we recommend closing all
             other applications before running Spectre Challenger from
             Windows.

             Additionally, Windows may take control of some system
             resources, such as sound boards, and not let DOS based
             applications make use of them.  If you receive a warning to
             this effect, you can usually continue without any problem.
             If you have a persistent problem, you should verify that
             Spectre Challenger runs from DOS before trying to run it
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                      TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING
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             INSTALLATION
             If for any reason the installation process fails on your
             machine, you should try it on another machine if at all
             possible.  This will help diagnose the problem faster than
             anything else you can do.

             Q:   Is there an un-installation process?
             A:   To remove Spectre Challenger from your machine, simply
             delete all the files in your Spectre directory (for most
             people this will be C:\SPECTRE) and remove the directory.
             If you need help deleting files and directories, please
             consult your DOS manual.

             Q:   Can I run Spectre Challenger from the original floppy
             disk?
             A:   No.  Spectre Challenger is shipped in compressed format.
             You MUST install the game in order to run it.

             Q:   What if my floppy disk is not readable?
             A:   If you receive the message "Error reading drive A:",
             you may have a bad disk, the wrong format disk drive, or a
             dirty diskette drive.  Try installing the program on another
             computer and see if your disk is ok.  In the unlikely event
             that your disk is bad, you can obtain a replacement from the
             dealer, or direct from Velocity.  Again, please BE SURE your
             disk drive is a HIGH DENSITY 5.25" drive if using 5.25"
             diskettes.

             Q:   The install program won't run on my machine.
             A:   Try the install program on a different computer.  The
             install program is quite simple and should run on any
             machine.  If you have trouble, that may be the sign of a
             hardware incompatibility.  If it works on a different
             machine, you should notify your computer dealer.  If the
             disk does not work on another machine, it may be damaged.

             Q:   Can I run Spectre Challenger from 3.5" or 5.25" floppy
             diskettes.
             A:   If you can fit all of the Spectre Challenger files you
             need (see previous question) on ONE DISKETTE, then there is
             no reason the program should not run.  The install program
             will NOT install to diskettes.  Consult your DOS manual for
             information on copying files and formatting disks.

             PROBLEMS RUNNING SPECTRE CHALLENGER
             If you are having trouble running Spectre Challenger, please
             read this section.  It covers the most common problems that
             people experience with their computers.

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             some sort of software conflict.  You may have loaded a
             memory resident program, TSR, device driver, or utility that
             is 'taking over' part of the machine that Spectre Challenger
             needs direct access to.  These programs are usually loaded
             via the CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT files.  For more
             information on these files consult your DOS manual.

             Spectre Challenger is self-checking.  This means that if the
             program installs, it should work.  If your disk was bad, it
             would probably not even install.

             The FIRST thing to do if Spectre Challenger stops running is
             to boot from a 'virgin' DOS system disk with no extra features
             added to it.  You can create a system disk by using the DOS
             FORMAT command.  Place a blank disk in drive A: and type:

                  FORMAT A: /S

             The /S tells FORMAT to create a system disk.  Now, you can
             use this new system disk to start your computer.

             NOTE: You must create a system disk in drive A:.  Most
             computers will not boot from a disk in drive B:

             Turn off your machine.  Place the system disk in drive A:
             and turn the computer back on.  Your machine will now boot-
             up from this new system disk instead of the hard disk drive.
             This will prevent any special software features you have
             added to your system from being loaded.  You now have what
             many users refer to as a 'CLEAN SYSTEM'.  Now see if Spectre
             Challenger will run properly.

             If the game runs, you need to find and eliminate the program
             that was causing the problem.

             HARDWARE INCOMPATIBILITIES
             If you're sure you don't have a software conflict, you
             should start checking for hardware incompatibilities.  The
             BEST way to do this is to try running your copy of Spectre
             Challenger on a different computer.  Perhaps you have a friend
             with a machine, or ask your computer dealer if they will let
             you try the game on their machine.

             If the game runs fine on a different machine, and you're
             sure you don't have a software conflict, you may have some
             type of hardware incompatibility or 'quirk'.

             Just because your computer dealer said your machine was 100%
             IBM compatible does not mean it truly is.  Don't worry,
             however.  Most hardware incompatibilities are actually easy
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             Because we probably don't have your specific type of machine
             here at Velocity, you will need to call your dealer, or the
             manufacturer of your computer for help.  Describe to them
             the problem you are having, and let them know that the
             program worked on a different machine.

             Computer manufacturers are usually happy to help out.  After
             all, they want to be sure that their machine runs all of the
             software out there on the market.  Also, we want to be sure
             that our software runs on their machines.  So, if they ask
             for our number, please give it to them.  We can usually work
             with the manufacturer to try to find a solution to the
             problem.

             QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
             Q:   I run the program, but I don't see anything.
             A:   Be SURE you have VGA graphics.  Spectre Challenger
             requires VGA and will not run in CGA, EGA, MCGA or Tandy
             16 color mode.

             Q:   I was playing the game, everything was fine, and then
             suddenly my computer locked up!
             A:   You probably had a memory resident program, TSR, or
             hardware board that interrupted Spectre Challenger in such a
             way that the game could not recover.  Simply re-boot your
             machine, and everything should work fine.  If this becomes a
             chronic problem, you should try a 'boot-disk' as described
             above to isolate the program.

             Q:   The game said my copy was damaged and is now running in
             DEMO mode.
             A:   Spectre Challenger has found that one or more of your
             program files has become corrupt, or your serial number was
             not found.  You should re-install the game from the original
             disks.  Don't worry, your high scores and saved games should
             stay intact.

             Q:   I have a Sound Blaster Pro, and the volume level is
             very low.
             A:   The Sound Blaster Pro, and some other sound cards, have
             a software controlled volume setting.  This control may be
             set low prior to running the game.  The utilities that came
             with your sound board should allow you to adjust the volume
             before you play Spectre Challenger.

             Q:   Could my Memory Manager be causing trouble?  Spectre
             Challenger seems to work without it installed!
             A:   Spectre Challenger has been tested to work with all the
             major memory managers, but there is one important requirement:
             DON'T LET YOUR MEMORY MANAGER USE VIDEO MEMORY!  If your
             memory manager uses the VGA video memory area, Spectre
             Challenger may not work.  Why?  Simple!  Spectre Challenger
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             That memory is supposed to be RESERVED for graphics
             applications like Spectre Challenger.

             Q:   My Joystick won't work!
             Q:   I can't properly calibrate my joystick.
             A:   Joysticks are tricky things.  Here are some
             suggestions: Be sure you don't have 2 joystick cards active
             in your computer at one time.  Remember, the SoundBlaster
             has a joystick port!  Disable one if necessary.  Some
             joystick cards were not designed to work with today's
             high speed computers.  You may need a newer joystick
             adapter.

             Q:   I have a programmable joystick card, and I set it to
             match my machine, but it still doesn't work.
             A:   You must EXPERIMENT with the settings!  Some people
             need to set their joystick adapter to 4MHz even though their
             computer runs at 66MHz.

             Q:   I can't use my Joystick to jump.
             A:   This can be caused by two things.  First, some
             joysticks have an auto-repeat or "rapid-fire" feature.  You
             may need to turn this off to use the jump button.  Second,
             some joysticks have button configuration switches.  You
             should be sure that the jump button is active.

             Q:   I can't get my Mouse to work.
             A:   First, be sure you have your mouse driver loaded, and
             confirm that your mouse works with other applications.  Also
             be sure you have the most current version of your mouse
             driver.  Second, your mouse must be 100% Microsoft
             compatible to work with Spectre Challenger.  It is also
             important to know that Microsoft Windows has its own mouse
             driver.  Just because your mouse works in Windows DOES NOT
             mean your driver is loaded!

             Q:   I'm using DOSSHELL and Spectre Challenger won't run.
             Q:   Spectre Challenger won't run from my menuing program.
             A:   Spectre Challenger requires all the resources of your
             computer.  DOSSHELL and most menu programs use up some system
             resources when they launch other applications.  Spectre
             Challenger may not be able to function without these resources
             available.  Try exiting to DOS before running the game.


             RUNNING SPECTRE CHALLENGER FROM WINDOWS
             Q:   Can I run the game in a window?
             Q:   Is Spectre Challenger really a Windows program?
             A:   No to both.  Microsoft Windows is unfortunately not
             suited to running high-speed 3D animation.  Spectre
             Challenger contains a Windows "front-end" which allows you
             to configure and launch the game.  When Spectre Challenger
             runs, it is actually a DOS based program.  This allows us to
             take direct control of your computer's video system and
             produce smooth 3D animation.


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             Q:   Spectre Challenger runs really slow when I launch it
             from Windows.
             A:   Be aware, Windows is multitasking and performs
             background processes while Spectre Challenger is running.
             As we said earlier, a fast 386 based computer or better is
             needed to make Spectre Challenger run smoothly from Windows.
             You can try closing as many Windows applications as possible
             before running Spectre Challenger.  This may cut down the
             amount of background processing that is done and speed up the
             game.

             Q:   I get an error that says my sound card is in use by
             another application.
             A:   In some configurations, Windows won't let Spectre
             Challenger use the sound card properly.  Usually, you can
             simply continue with the game and all sounds will be OK.
             If this does not work, we recommend running Spectre Challenger
             from DOS.

             Q:   The menus for Spectre Challenger work fine in Windows,
             but the game doesn't run.
             A:   You probably don't have enough free DOS memory.  We
             recommend at least 550K free DOS memory before you try
             running Spectre Challenger from Windows.
             .
             Q:   How can I make Spectre Challenger run better from
             Windows?
             A:   Windows slows the performance of Spectre Challenger
             down because it 'shares' system resources with other programs.
             Try closing as many applications as possible before running
             Spectre Challenger.  Also, we recommend having AT LEAST 4 MB
             to run Spectre Challenger.  If the game still won't run well,
             we recommend exiting to DOS before playing Spectre Challenger.

             Q:   I Get a error saying DMA buffer is too small.
             A:   Your system does not have enough resources to play the
             SoundBlaster digitized sounds.  Consult your Windows
             documentation on increasing the size of the DMA buffers.
             You can also switch to AdLib sounds.


















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