Prince of Persia 3D(R) ReadMe Version 1.

0 August 21, 1999 For the latest info, updates, and downloads, please visit www.pop3d.com Prince of Persia 3D is a third person action-adventure game that requires 3D har dware acceleration. The MINIMUM system requirements are: Windows 95 or Windows 98 Pentium 233 MHz 64MB RAM 300MB HD free 640x480 display, 16-bit color 8MB 3D Hardware accelerator, 100% DirectX compatible 4x speed CD-ROM drive 300 MB HD space 100% DirectX compatible sound card or better Notes and Addenda to the manual: Disc Two must be in the CD-ROM drive to play POP3D. If you are unable to control the Prince using the Numpad, check your Num-lock ke y. It is recommended that you re-boot your system after installing POP3. Hitting a numpad key after the Prince dies will restart the level. Use load or quickload to get back to a saved game. If you cannot figure out how to escape from the first cell of the prison, see th e end of this document for a hint. Save Game Rules: Save early, save often. As a general rule you can only save yo ur game when the Prince is standing still on a non-moving surface. You cannot sa ve when the Prince is moving, in combat, swimming, on a moving platform or durin g a cinematic. There is visual feedback when a save is successful or not. Deleting a Saved Game: To delete a saved game, highlight the game in the saved game window and hit the Delete key to remove the game. Game Options: Reverse Controls while backing up Level of Difficulty: changes to this setting take effect next level or load Gore Setting: toggles the level of animated violence depicted Contrast and Brightness are not configurable in the game, use your monitor setti ngs to adjust these. Gamma: if your video card does not support gamma adjustment, the gamma slider op tion will not be available. Level of Detail cannot be adjusted, POP3D shipped with only the highest detail s etting. Reverse Stereo is not an option in POP3D. If the directional audio is backwards for POP3D and other programs, it is likely that your speakers are oriented inco rrectly. This can be fixed by reversing the audio in your sound card setup, or by switching your speakers. Prince of Persia 3D has been tested on all of the common chips from many card ma nufacturers. If you have any problem with your audio or video, first make sure that DirectX is installed on your system, and that your card is DirectX compatib le. The latest version of DirectX is included on the POP3D CD. Your system may require minor adjustments to the configuration of your operating

system, and/or updates to hardware component drivers. If you experience proble ms with installation or compatibility of DirectX on your computer, please consult the hardware manufacturers of your video or sou nd card for the latest drivers compatible with DirectX. You may also want to ch eck Microsoft's web site for more information. VooDoo Video Note: if you are using a VooDoo chip based card, please play in 16 bit color depth. S3 Savage 4: this card has issues with transparencies and special effects, check their web page for updated drivers to resolve these problems VIDEO Card Drivers Below is a list of video card and chip manufacturers. If you do not have the mos t recent drivers for your video card, please visit the manufacturer's Web site t o download the drivers. Creative Labs http://support.soundblaster.com/files/download.asp Diamond Multimedia www.diamondmm.com/products/drivers/driver-index.html ATI support.atitech.ca/drivers/drivers.html Matrox www.matrox.com/mga/drivers/home.htm 3D Labs www.3dlabs.com/drivers/index.html Quantum 3D www.quantum3d.com/support/index.html S3 http://www.s3.com/swlib/?license=accept STB www.stb.com/drivers Hercules www.hercules.com/support/drivers Number Nine www.nine.com/support/drivers/index.html Please note that Microsoft does not certify any Number Nine video card as compat ible with DirectX 6.0 or later. Orchid Technology www.orchid.com/support/driverlist.html Oak Technology http://poppy.oaktech.com/drivlink.htm Cirrus Logic www.isdcorp.com/downloads/cirruslogic/graphics Intel support.intel.com/support/graphics/ Alliance Semiconductor www.alsc.com/promotion1/support/index.html Ark Logic www.arklogic.com/support.html Avance Logic www.realtek.com.tw/cp/download.htm Britek www.viewtop.com/html/faq.htm Data Expert http://www.dataexpert.com.tw/service/ SIS www.sis.com.tw/driver/driver.htm

Sound Card Drivers Below is a list of sound card and chip manufacturers. If you do not have the mos t recent drivers for your sound card, please visit the manufacturer's Web site t o download the drivers. Creative Labs http://support.soundblaster.com/files/download.asp Diamond Multimedia www.diamondmm.com/products/drivers/driver-index.html Avance Logic www.realtek.com.tw/cp Aureal Lab www.a3d.com/html/download/demos Aztech Lab www.aztechlabs.com Behavior Tech Computer Corp www.btc-corp.com/software/sound.html Digital Audio www.digitalaudio.com/drivers.asp Digital Research Technologies http://www.dr-tech.com/newsite/drivers/sound.htm l Ensoniq http://www.ensoniq.com/multimedia/mm_html/html/drivers.htm ESS Technologies www.esstech.com/technical/drivers/downlo adable/drivers/driver.htm Oak Technology poppy.oaktech.com/audtech.html Opti www.opti.com/html/drivers.html

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SPOILER: If you cannot figure out how to escape from the first cell of the priso n at the start of the game, there is no need to chuck your CD out the window. U se the action key while moving the Prince forward to push the indented block thr ough the wall.