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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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3. Directx 9.0c
a) Installing DirectX
b) DirectX and supported hardware
6. Network
7. Troubleshooting
8. Controller Information
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1. Minimum System Requirements
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Online Multiplayer
512 kbps Cable/DSL connection; 2-8 Players
Input
Keyboard, Mouse, Supported Game Controllers (See section 8. Controller Info
rmation for complete list)
*Recommended video chipsets:
Windows XP
ATI Radeon X1800 XT 512MB or greater; NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 256MB or gr
eater.
Windows Vista/Window 7 NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or better; ATI Radeon HD 2600 or greater
.
Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported.
Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.
*NOTE - To install the game properly on Windows XP/Windows Vista, you will need
administrator access to your machine.
Consult your Windows XP/Windows Vista documentation for more information.
Required Software:
DirectX 9.0c
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2. Installing Need for Speed World
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a) Run the Need for Speed World setup, and follow the installation instructions
b) Windows XP - Run the Need for Speed World shortcut
Windows Vista/Windows 7 - Run the Need for Speed World icon in the Games Expl
orer (Or select 'Play' from the context menu)
c) Log in with a valid Email Address and Password
d) Wait for the patcher to download the game data
e) Press Launch
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3. DirectX 9.0c
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DirectX 9.0c needs to be installed before playing Need for Speed World.
a) Installing DirectX
The game will install DirectX 9.0c automatically. Alternatively, DirectX 9.0c ca
n be downloaded directly from here:
www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/
Please follow the steps that guides you through the installation.
We recommend that Need for Speed World be run with DirectX 9.0c compatible
sound cards and video cards.
We also suggest you update your sound card and video card driver to the latest
release from the vendor or chipset website.
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4. Uninstalling Need for Speed World
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For Windows XP, you can uninstall Need for Speed World
by accessing "Add/Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.
For Windows Vista or Windows 7, you can uninstall Need for Speed
accessing "Programs and Features" in the Control Panel.
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5. Basic Keyboard Controls
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The basic keyboard controls required to play the game are:
World by
Up Arrow
Down Arrow
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
1 Key
2 Key
3 Key
4 Key
M Key
Enter Key
Escape Key
Spacebar
Default In Game Controls:
Primary Key
Accelerate
Steer Left
Steer Right
Brake/Reverse
Hand Brake
Gear Up
Gear Down
Look Back
Change Camera
Take Screenshot
Options
Reset Car
Chat
Up Arrow
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
Down Arrow
Spacebar
Left-Shift
Left-Ctrl
E
C
Print Screen
Esc
Backspace
Enter
Safehouse
World Map
Profile
Friends
H
M
U
O
Power
Power
Power
Power
1
2
3
4
Up
Up
Up
Up
1
2
3
4
key
key
key
key
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6. Network
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Need for Speed World uses the following TCP and UDP port(s) for
TCP:
UDP:
SETTING UP AN ACCOUNT
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An EA online account is required to play. You can create
an account at EA.com and use that to enter the game.
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7. Troubleshooting
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The first time you run Need for Speed World, the game will automatically detect a
nd set the best video options based on your system hardware. Display settings ca
n be adjusted at any time through the Video menu in the Options.
Need for Speed World only officially supports Direct3D for certain 3D accelerator
devices. While other devices running Direct3D may function in Need for Speed Worl
d,
their behavior cannot be predicted and may lead to an unstable PC Environment.
ATI
ATI Radeon X1300
ATI Radeon X1650
ATI Radeon X1800 XL
ATI Radeon X1800 XT
ATI Radeon X1950 Pro
ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT
ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT
ATI Radeon 2900 XT Crossfire
ATI Radeon 3470
ATI Radeon 3650
ATI
ATI
ATI
ATI
ATI
ATI
ATI
ATI
ATI
ATI
ATI
ATI
ATI
ATI
ATI
ATI
Radeon
Radeon
Radeon
Radeon
Radeon
Radeon
Radeon
Radeon
Radeon
Radeon
Radeon
Radeon
Radeon
Radeon
Radeon
Radeon
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA
HD 3850
HD 3870
HD 3870
3870 X2
HD 4550
HD 4650
HD 4670
HD 4830
HD 4850
HD 4870
HD 4870
HD 4870
HD 4890
HD 5770
HD 5870
HD 5970
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
GeForce
X2
Crossfire
Crossfire
X2
6800 GT
7600 GT
7800 GT SLI
7900 GS
8600 GTS
8800 GT
8800 GTS
8800 GTS SLI
8800 GTX
9600 GT
9800 GTX
9800 GX2
9800 GX2 SLI
GT 220
GT 240
GTX 250
GTX 260
GTX 280
GTX 295
Intel
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
S3 Graphics
Chrome S27
GammaChrome S18
Chrome 440 GTX
***NOTE: Laptop versions of these chipsets may work, but are not officially supp
orted.
NVIDIA GeForce MX series not supported.
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,
be aware that video chip manufacturers sometimes provide drivers
in addition to the card manufacturer.
www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/
BACKGROUND PROGRAMS
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Avoid running other programs in the background, behind Need for Speed World.
Programs that start up automatically can cause Need for Speed World
to lose control of the screen, keyboard or mouse and possibly cause an
unstable PC environment.We strongly recommend that you close or suspend,
applications that startup automatically or programs that automatically run
other applications at specified times, before running Need for Speed World.
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 cause Need for Speed World to lose
control of the screen, keyboard or mouse and possibly cause an unstable PC
environment. We strongly recommend that you shut down all other
applications before running Need for Speed World.
These include, but are not limited to:
- Email programs
- Calendar, appointment or contact applications
- Network or Internet chat programs
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8. Controller Information
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CONTROLLER SUPPORT
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The following controllers and racing wheels are officially supported:
Microsoft
Xbox 360 Controller for Windows
Logitech
Logitech
Logitech
Logitech
Logitech
Logitech
Logitech
Logitech
Logitech
ChillStream
Rumble Gamepad F510
RumblePad
Rumblepad 2
Cordless Rumblepad 2
Dual Action Gamepad
G25 Racing Wheel
G27 Racing Wheel
Thrustmaster
Thrustmaster Universal Challenge Racing Wheel
CONTROLLER PROBLEMS
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To correct any controller problems, properly configure and calibrate the device
from the Windows Control Panel. If the problem continues to persist,
disconnect the device from your computer before playing Need for Speed
World. Always ensure the latest manufacturer drivers are installed for
your device.