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[. . . ] 3 4 Double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the icon for the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Setup icon. To Start Deadly Tide 1 Insert a Deadly Tide disc in the CD-ROM drive. For those continuing the battle, insert the disc that contains the last level you played. If AutoRun is enabled on your computer, the Deadly Tide Setup dialog box appears. [. . . ] Return to the Pilot Control Center at any time during gameplay by pressing F3 or PAUSE. Signing In The first time Deadly Tide is played, the default pilot is the registered user. Want to play incognito or let a friend try?To delete a name from the drop-down list, select the name and click Delete. When you enter a new name in the Pilot sign-in box during gameplay, you must start Deadly Tide from the beginning. If you switch to an existing pilot's name during gameplay, you must start Deadly Tide from that particular pilot's last save point. Choosing Your Controls: Joystick vs. Mouse You can sight your targets with either a joystick or a mouse. If a joystick is detected during Setup, the Joystick button is selected automatically, under Controls in the Pilot Control Center. If you prefer aiming with a mouse, click the Mouse button. Joystick Calibration To calibrate your joystick, click Calibrate, and the standard Windows 95 Joystick Properties dialog box will appear. Flip Direction Tired of your cross-hairs moving up when pulling your joystick or mouse back?Click Flip Direction and reverse the trend. Starting a Battle Once you've signed in and calibrated your controls, click Start in the Pilot Control Center to begin battle. After you've engaged in battle for the first time, clicking Start will take you to the Tactical Engagement Sphere, where a record of your progress is kept. Using the Tactical Engagement Sphere The Tactical Engagement Sphere indicates the sites where you've fought and the position where you are currently battling. To replay a particular battle, click its corresponding level number. When either mode is activated, the flight or rotate indicator appears in the upperleft corner of your HUD. How you select a path depends on the particular mode you're in. Selecting a Path in Flight Mode When Navigational Control is in flight mode, it acts as an auto-pilot and performs steering for you. Where you move your cross-hairs will not affect where Navigational Control moves you, unless you're at a specific path juncture. The Comp will alert you when selecting a path is necessary while in flight mode. Aim your cross-hairs in the direction you want to go--and live with your decision. Selecting a Path in Rotate Mode In rotate mode, Navigational Control stops your movement, allowing you to rotate and survey the scene. Beware of enemies, doubtlessly coming at you from all sides. If your cross-hairs change into an arrow, now's the time to escape--aim the arrow in the direction you want to go, and press joystick button 2 or your right mouse button. Sighting and Destroying Your Targets When your cross-hairs lock onto an enemy target, they will change in both size and color. Press your joystick trigger or left mouse button. Forearm Blaster Your suit is a deadly weapon when you access the forearm blaster. Blast away, but note that rapid fire is not accessible when using this weapon. Lasers The Hydra's standard weapon is the laser. Note your HUD's weapon temperature gauge. Overheat and you're without weapon power until your lasers cool down. Aquatic Concussion Torpedoes Lasers aren't the only weapons that you can wield on the Hydra. [. . . ] Level III represents the highest difficulty level. Volume Cockpit too noisy?Slide down the Volume control, or press F4 to mute the sound altogether. Need Help? For more information about Deadly Tide, click Help in the Pilot Control Center, or press F1 at any point during gameplay. Troubleshooting For troubleshooting information, see the Readme file, or look in the Troubleshooting topic of online Help. Microsoft AnswerPoint In the event you cannot install Microsoft Deadly Tide, please refer to the following support offerings. Microsoft's support offerings range from no-cost and low-cost online information services (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) to annual support plans. Microsoft support services are subject to Microsoft's then-current prices, terms, and conditions, which are subject to change without notice. Information Services AnswerPoint Information Services provides you with easy access to the latest technical and support information for Microsoft products. [. . . ]