Welcome
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Table of Contents

The Races

The Vehicles

Unlocking Races, Vehicles, and Custom Paint Jobs

Crash Course

Race Records

Multiplayer

View Controls

Game Controls

Game Screens Explained

Configuring Graphics and Sound

Troubleshooting

Late-Breaking Information About Midtown Madness

Getting Help from Microsoft Product Support Services

Accessibility for People with Disabilities


The Races
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The Races

Creating or Loading a Driver

Tips for Winning the Races

Quick Race

Cruise

Blitz Race

Checkpoint Race

Circuit Race

Cops & Robbers (Multiplayer Only)

Pausing and Resuming a Game

Quitting a Race

Quitting Midtown Madness


The Vehicles
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The Vehicles

Key Properties of All Vehicles

Unlocked Vehicles:

VW New Beetle

Ford Mustang Fastback

City Bus

London Cab

Cadillac Eldorado

Freightliner Century

Mini Cooper Classic

Ford Mustang Cruiser (Police Car)

Double-Decker Bus

Ford F-350

Ford Mustang GT

Panoz Roadster

Locked Vehicles:

LTV (Light Tactical Vehicle)

Audi TT

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

Panoz GTR-1

Freightliner Fire Truck

VW New Beetle Dune

VW New Beetle RSi

NEW MINI COOPER


Unlocking New Races and Vehicles
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Unlocking Races, Vehicles, and Custom Paint Jobs

Unlocking Races

Unlocking Vehicles

Unlocking Custom Paint Jobs


Crash Course
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Crash Course

Crash Course Overview

Crash Course Rewards


Game Controls
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Game Controls

General Keyboard Game Controls

Choosing a Primary Driving Controller

Driving with a Keyboard

Driving with a Mouse

Driving with a Joystick

Driving with a Game Pad

Driving with a Steering Wheel

Customizing Your Controller

Tuning Your Controller

Troubleshooting Your Controller

Configuring Your Steering Wheel


View Controls
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View Controls

Camera Views

Displaying a Map of the City

Using Dashboard Instruments


Configuring Your Steering Wheel
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Configuring Your Steering Wheel

Overview

Configuring a Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel

Configuring a ThrustMaster NASCAR Pro

Configuring a ThrustMaster Formula T1/T2

Configuring a ThrustMaster Grand Prix 1

Configuring CH Products Pro Pedals


Multiplayer
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Multiplayer

Overview of Multiplayer Games

Types of Multiplayer Connections

Hosting vs. Joining a Multiplayer Game

How to Find Out Your IP Address

Tips for Making Multiplayer Games Run Faster

Hosting Multiplayer Games:

via the MSN Gaming Zone

via a One-to-One Modem Connection

via an IPX Connection

via a TCP/IP Connection

via a Serial Connection

Joining Multiplayer Games:

via the MSN Gaming Zone

via a One-to-One Modem Connection

via an IPX Connection

via a TCP/IP Connection

via a Serial Connection


Game Screens Explained
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Game Screens Explained

Main Menu Screen

Races Screen

Vehicles Screen

Crash Course Screens

Multiplayer Screen

Host Settings Screen

Multiplayer Lobby Screen

Set Up Serial Communications Screen

Driver’s Stats Screen

Race Records Screen

Main Options Screen

Audio Options Screen

Control Options Screen

Graphics Options Screen


Configuring Graphics and Sound
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Configuring Graphics and Sound

Overview of Configuring Graphics

Setting the Screen Resolution

Setting the Texture Quality

Setting the Object Detail

Setting the Graphics Effects

Selecting the Renderer

Overview of Configuring Sound

Playing Music While You Race

Adjusting the Volume of Sound Effects and Music

Turning Sound Effects On and Off


Late-Breaking Info About Midtown Madness 2
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Late-Breaking Info About Midtown Madness 2

Late-Breaking Information About Midtown Madness

End User License Agreement (EULA)


Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting

More Graphics Detail

Steering Control Sensitivity Levels

There's No Sound

Monitor is Set to Display More Than High Color (16-bit)

Setting Your Monitor to Display High Color (16-bit)

Setting Your Monitor to Display 256 Colors

Game Doesn't Run Fast Enough

Microsoft Game Pad Button Assignments Are Wrong

Two Joysticks Installed

Joystick Doesn't Function Correctly

Keyboard Doesn't Work As Expected

Pausing and Resuming a Game

Quitting a Race

Quitting Midtown Madness

Microsoft DirectX Notes

Frequently Asked Questions About DirectX


Accessibility for People with Disabilities
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Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Microsoft Services for People Who Are Deaf
 or Hard-of-Hearing

Access Packs for Windows or Windows NT

Keyboard Layout for Single-Handed Users

Microsoft Documentation in Alternative Formats

Third-Party Utilities to Enhance Accessibility

Customizing Windows or Windows NT

Getting More Information


Creating or Loading a Driver
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Creating or Loading a Driver

Creating a new vehicle driver or loading a saved driver isn’t strictly necessary, but it’s a good idea for the following reasons:

•	A driver accumulates a history. In each type of race, the best times and scores you get with a specific driver automatically become part of that history. You can check a driver’s history to determine which driver(s) best qualify for a particular race.

•	You can create multiple drivers, so that you and your friends can compete on the same computer and check the Race Records screen to see who has the best time on each particular race.

•	You can assign either an Amateur or a Pro rank to each driver. This rank is a fixed property of an individual driver. Amateur drivers face easier conditions in the races than Pro drivers do. For example, in the Blitz Races, Amateur drivers have more time to reach the Finish Line than Pro drivers do. After you win all the races with an Amateur driver, create a Pro driver for more challenging versions of all the races.

Pro drivers also accumulate points – challenge yourself and your friends to see how many you can earn! Pro points are awarded based on two important criteria: how well you place in the race, and which vehicle you are driving. If you finish well in a race driving a slower vehicle, you’ll get more points than if you do the same thing in a faster car.

•	In Checkpoint Races, you can unlock more advanced races only if your driver has finished well in the current, unlocked races (to finish well, place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd as an amateur or place 1st as a pro).

Before starting a game, use these procedures to create a new driver, load a saved driver, or see the history of a specific driver:

To create a new driver

1	On the Main Menu, click Create New Driver.

2	Type the name of the new driver in the Enter New Driver Name text field.

3	Choose either Amateur or Professional to assign a rank to the new driver. This rank is a fixed property of an individual driver.

4	Click Done to return to the Main Menu.

To load a saved driver

Of course, you can only load a driver that you’ve previously created.

•	On the Main Menu, select a saved driver from the Select Driver drop-down list.

To see the history of a specific driver

1	On the Main Menu, select a saved driver from the Select Driver drop-down list.

2	Click Driver’s Stats to display a list of the best results this driver has achieved in Checkpoint, Blitz, and Circuit Races. These results include the name of each race, the time to the Finish Line, and the vehicle used. Select the San Francisco or London checkbox to display race records for those cities; select Blitz, Circuit, or Checkpoint to see corresponding records for those race types. Note: Race statistics are recorded for races under default conditions only. If you customize the number of laps, checkpoints, or opponents the race results for that race are not recorded.

3	Click Done to return to the Main Menu.

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Tips for Winning the Races
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Tips for Winning the Races

Winning races in Midtown Madness 2 requires practice, skill, effective navigation, and sound strategy. Through practice, you’ll develop skill, but try to use the city map and the Green Compass Arrow to navigate more effectively.

Of course, good strategies—some simple, some complex—make a huge difference between winning and losing. We’ve listed a few of these strategies below. The rest are up to you…

General tips

The following tips apply to all Single Player games, as well as Multiplayer variations of these games:

•	Use the city map to get an idea of the streets ahead of and around you. You have two city maps in the CD Booklet, and you can hit the Q key to pause the game and bring up a full screen version of the map (press Q again to return to your previous view). Try familiarizing yourself with the city map while in Cruise mode.

•	Find the view of the city map that works best for you when racing. You can zoom the map in and out by pressing the E key, you can turn the rotating map on and off by pressing the F key, and you can toggle different map sizes by pressing the TAB key or Joystick Button 4.

•	Remember the location of unique buildings, parks, and other landmarks. Know where you are in relation to where you plan to go!

•	Search for shortcuts—parks make great ones, some conveniently located alleys do not appear on the map, and you may find other secrets as well! In London, tunnels are marked on the map.

•	Scheme on ways to get around cross-traffic and other obstacles. Remember: You can use sidewalks, alleys, parking lots, and the wrong side of the road, but don’t let a cop catch you!

•	When cornering at high speeds, try using the handbrake and accelerator at the same time. If you just brake it slows you down too much, and if you accelerate through a corner without braking you can slide right into traffic. To use the handbrake, press the SPACEBAR, or the appropriate key on your joystick, game pad, or steering wheel.

•	Choose a vehicle that fits the weather and traffic conditions. For example, consider the Ford F-350 for a race with heavy traffic and rain. It has the traction to handle the rain and the durability to plow through heavy traffic and other obstacles.

Additional tips for Checkpoint Races

•	Plan the best route through the checkpoints. You can go through the checkpoints in any order, and finding the best order will sometimes take practice. Note: In a Checkpoint Race, the finish line does not appear until you clear all the checkpoints.

•	As you clear checkpoints, the Green Compass Arrow simply points toward the nearest checkpoint, and it turns yellow when that checkpoint is behind you. It’s up to you to find the best route through all the checkpoints.

•	The Green Compass Arrow points toward a checkpoint like a compass; the best path to the checkpoint might not be a straight line.

•	Your opponents may choose different routes. Watch the fastest opponent’s vehicle and follow it to learn its route.

•	In each Checkpoint Race, cops are located in specific places. Learn their hiding places!

Additional tips for Blitz Races

•	Plan the best route through the checkpoints. You can go through the checkpoints in any order, and finding the best order will sometimes take practice.

•	As you clear checkpoints, the Green Compass Arrow simply points toward the nearest checkpoint, and it turns yellow when that checkpoint is behind you. It’s up to you to find the best route through all the checkpoints.

•	The Green Compass Arrow points toward a checkpoint like a compass; the best path to the checkpoint might not be a straight line!

Additional tips for Circuit Races

•	In a Circuit Race, you must go through the checkpoints in order. Be careful not to miss a checkpoint—you’ll still have to go back and clear it. If you miss a checkpoint and don’t clear it, your current lap will not count.

•	Even though most cross-streets are closed off, you can still cut through parks and other off-road areas. If you’re driving one of the bigger brutes, you might even be able to create your own shortcuts!

Tips for getting the most from Cruise mode

There’s no pressure to race in Cruise mode, so experiment and practice your skills:

•	Memorize the roads, landmarks, and shortcuts of each city. Grab the maps from the CD booklet!

•	With each vehicle, experiment with different driving strategies in various weather conditions. Some vehicles handle rain better than others. Some vehicles are cop magnets. And some vehicles are much better off-road than others.

•	Practice navigating in heavy traffic.

•	Practice escaping from cops. To lose a cop, all you have to do is get out of its sight. However, if you’re driving a flashy sports car, other cops down the road will get the word about you and chase you on sight.

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Quick Race
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Quick Race

You can get right into racing by choosing the Quick Race option from the Main Menu. Quick Race remembers the last race you ran when playing Midtown Madness 2.

To start a Quick Race

1	From the Main Menu, select Quick Race.

Note: From any other screen, you can get back to the Main Menu by repeatedly pressing ESC.

2	From the Select Vehicle screen, choose a vehicle. See Select Vehicle Screen to learn more.

3	Select Go Drive and you’re off!

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Cruise
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Cruise

Explore the city, become one with your vehicle, and practice up for some serious racing, without the pressure of the clock. Remember, you can feel free to ignore those red lights!

You can cruise by selecting Cruise on the Races screen. Select the city in which you want to roam from the Location drop-down list.

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Blitz Race
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Blitz Race

It’s you versus the clock! Go through all the checkpoints in any order and reach the Finish Line before time runs out. The arrow above points toward the nearest checkpoint, but it’s up to you to determine the best path.

You can compete in the Blitz Races by selecting Blitz on the Races screen and selecting a Blitz Race from the Race Name drop-down list.

•	Rather than racing against opponents, you race against time in the Blitz Races. To win a Blitz Race, clear all the checkpoints before time runs out!

•	Each of the Blitz Races has a unique location and number of fixed checkpoints. Weather and other environmental conditions are also fixed, unique properties of each race.

•	The Green Compass Arrow and city map help you find the nearest checkpoints, but it’s up to you to determine the best route through the city.

•	If you destroy your vehicle during a race, then you must start the race over from the beginning.

•	If you’re racing as an Amateur, place in the top three in any one race to unlock the weather, time-of-day, and traffic, pedestrian, and cop density conditions for that specific race. If you’re racing as a Professional, you have to place first in each race to unlock the same options.

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Checkpoint Race
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Checkpoint Race

Take any route you want to clear all the checkpoints before your opponents do! The arrow above points toward the nearest checkpoint, but it’s up to you to determine the best path. Spend time learning the best possible route for each race – a good shortcut can shave seconds off your time! Look in the CD booklet for a map and start your research!

Remember: you can clear the checkpoints in any order. At the end of a race, the Results screen lists your placing and total time.

You can race the Checkpoint Races by clicking Checkpoint on the Races screen and selecting a race from the Race Name drop-down list.

What all the Checkpoint Races have in common:

•	Each of the many Checkpoint Races has a unique location and number of fixed checkpoints. Weather and other environmental conditions are also fixed, unique properties of each race. If you’re racing as an Amateur, placing in the top three in any Checkpoint Race unlocks the weather, time-of-day, and traffic, pedestrian and cop-density conditions for that specific race. If you’re racing as a Professional, you'll have to place first in each Checkpoint Race for the same customization privileges!

•	You can clear checkpoints in any order, but you must clear all of them before the Finish Line appears.

•	The Green Compass Arrow and city map help you find the checkpoints and the Finish Line by showing you a suggested route. For details on all dashboard instruments, see Using Dashboard Instruments. For details on the city map, see Displaying a Map of the City.

•	If you trash your vehicle during a race, you’ve got to start the race over from the beginning.

•	When you first start playing Midtown Madness 2, only the first three Checkpoint Races are available. If you’re racing as an Amateur, you must finish in the top three in each of these three races to unlock the next set; if you’re racing as a Professional, you must finish first in each of these three races to unlock the next set. Keep placing well to unlock all 12 Checkpoint Races. And remember: the races get harder as you go!

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Circuit Race
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Circuit Race

Finish laps before your opponents on charted courses through San Francisco and London.

In the various Circuit Races, a series of checkpoints defines a sort of “track” through the city. Cross-streets are closed off, so doing laps on this track is like doing laps on a conventional racetrack. Do the laps faster than your opponents and you win.

You can race the Circuit Races by clicking Circuit on the Races screen and selecting a race from the Race Name drop-down list.

•	Each of the Circuit Races has a unique location and number of fixed checkpoints. Weather and other environmental conditions are also fixed, unique properties of each race.

•	The city map helps you find the checkpoints and the Finish Line.

•	You must pass checkpoints in order. If you miss a checkpoint, you must go back and clear it, or you will have to redo the entire lap.

•	If you destroy your vehicle, you have to suffer a time penalty before getting a new one.

•	If you’re racing as an Amateur, place in the top three in any one race to unlock the weather, time-of-day, traffic density, and cop density conditions for that specific race (note that there are no pedestrians in a Circuit Race). If you’re racing as a Professional, you have to place first in each race to unlock the same controls.

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Cops & Robbers
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Cops & Robbers (Multiplayer Only)

Exclusive to Multiplayer, the Cops & Robbers Match gives a group of players a dream come true: Grab as much gold as you can carry! Just watch out for thieves…

For all Cops & Robbers games, the host determines if the game has a time limit, a point limit, or no limits!

Note: in Cops & Robbers, damaged vehicles that aren’t carrying the gold “heal” (i.e. lose damage) as the game progresses.

Free-for-all

All bets are off! A fat gold bar sits unguarded somewhere in the city. Use the online map to find it, then deliver it to your hideout using any unlocked vehicle. Once you drop it off, another gold bar appears somewhere, and the match continues. The more gold you deliver without being intercepted by thieves, the more points you earn.

While you’re delivering gold to your hideout, watch out for thieves (other human opponents) who may try to ram you and knock the gold out of your car. Once the gold is lying on the street, anyone can snatch it by driving over it.

Cops vs. Robbers

A glittering gold bar sits unguarded somewhere in the city. Use the online map to find it. If you’re a cop, use your Police Car to deliver it safely to the bank. If you’re a robber, use a Ford Mustang to bring it to your hideout. In either case, another gold bar appears after you deliver the first one, and the Match continues. The more gold you deliver, the more points you earn individually and as a member of a team of cops or a team of robbers.

Of course, you could just ram your opponents to get them to drop their treasure, then snatch the gold and run for it. Let the battle between chaos and order begin!

Robbers vs. Robbers

Robbers vs. Robbers is like Cops vs. Robbers, except you can choose any unlocked vehicle, not just a Police Car or the Mustang. And you’re trying to bring the gold to one of several hideouts, not a bank. Let the in-fighting begin!

Host and joiner options for all Cops & Robbers Matches

You’ve got lots of ways to get rich:

•	The host of the Cops & Robbers Match can configure the weather and time of day.

•	The host can end the match by setting a time limit, a point limit, or no limit (the end is forced manually by the host).

•	The host can make the gold heavy or weightless. Heavy gold might balance your vehicle out, while weightless gold would give fast vehicles an advantage.

•	Joiners can enter and exit any Cops & Robbers Match at any time.

•	The Results screen appears at the end of a match. For the Free-for-all, the Results screen shows the points that each player collected individually. For the Cops vs. Robbers and Robbers vs. Robbers events, the Results screen shows the points that each player collected individually, as well as the total points collected by each team.

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Pausing and Resuming a Game
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Pausing and Resuming a Game

Gotta answer the phone or get a cup of coffee? Just pause a Single Player game and start it up later right where you left off.

But Note! In Multiplayer mode, you can’t pause a game.

To pause and resume a Single Player game

1	During gameplay, press ESC to pause the game and display the In-Game Menu.

2	Press ESC again to close the In-Game Menu and resume play.

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Quitting a Race
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Quitting a Race

You can quit a race, cruise, or match at any time—even while it’s in progress—then return to the menu screens.

To quit a race, cruise, or match mid-game

1	During a game, press ESC to display the In-Game Menu.

2	Choose Quit to Race Menu.

If you were playing a Single Player game, quitting will return you to the Races screen, where you can choose another race or go to any other menu.

If you were in Crash Course, quitting will return you to the Crash Course screen.

If you were playing a Multiplayer game, you will return to the Multiplayer screen, where you can choose another type of connection or go to any other menu.

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Quitting Midtown Madness 2
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Quitting Midtown Madness 2

When it’s time to pull over for the day, follow one of these simple procedures:

Quitting Midtown Madness 2 before starting gameplay

1	Click the “X” in the upper right corner of any screen.

2	When the popup screen asks if you want to quit, click OK.

Quitting Midtown Madness 2 during gameplay

1	Press ESC to display the In-Game Menu.

2	Click Exit to Windows.

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Key Properties of the Vehicles
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Key Properties of All Vehicles

In Midtown Madness 2 you can choose from 20 hot vehicles. Each one has unique properties that define its performance and durability.

These vehicles perform a lot like the real thing! For example, the Panoz Roadster has impressive acceleration, handling, braking, and top speed on smooth streets, while the Ford F-350 can survive collisions and handle rough terrain with ease.

Understanding the key properties of all vehicles

The most fundamental properties of these vehicles include horsepower, top speed, durability, and mass. You can make the best choice for your racing needs by understanding these fundamentals:

Horsepower

For light vehicles, high horsepower means fast acceleration and top speed. For massive vehicles, high horsepower gives you better ramming power.

Top Speed

The top speed of a vehicle depends on its horsepower and mass. High horsepower and low mass results in a fast vehicle, while low horsepower and high mass results in a slow vehicle.

Durability

Your race ends if your vehicle gets thrashed out of commission, unless it's a Circuit Race, in which case you suffer a time penalty, and your vehicle is reset. If you’ll be taking a bunch of rough, off-road shortcuts to get through a race, it might be best to choose something slow but durable.

Durability is a measure of how well your vehicle stands up to collisions with walls, traffic, cops—anything that gets in your way. Durability can also be about your vehicle’s ability to cross rough terrain without suffering damage to its suspension. So a truck with high ground clearance can go down a flight of stairs without damage, while a precision sports car with low ground clearance would get thrashed.

Mass

In some races, the best way to get through heavy traffic or other obstacles is to plow right through them. If you use this strategy, choose something massive and durable!

Heavy vehicles are, well, massive. They can go through many obstacles, while lighter vehicles tend to bounce right off them. Again, it is up to you to make a strategic decision before each race: do you take a slow, durable vehicle or a faster but weaker one?

Learning more about each vehicle

To choose the best vehicle for you, learn its properties by reading about the vehicles.

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Audi TT
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Audi TT

The award-winning Audi TT may look small, but looks can be deceiving. The TT is the definition of a sports car, in any language. Underneath its hood, you’ll find a front-mounted 180 hp turbocharged engine, with five-valve per cylinder performance. To put it in layman’s terms: the Audi TT is one fast car.

To Unlock the Audi TT:

Amateurs must place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in half of the San Francisco Checkpoint Races. Professionals must finish in first place in half of the San Francisco Checkpoint Races.

To Unlock the Audi TT’s Custom Paint Job:

Amateurs must place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in all of the San Francisco Checkpoint Races. Professionals must finish in first place in all of the San Francisco Checkpoint Races.

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VW New Beetle
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VW New Beetle

Face it, the VW New Beetle is quintessentially cute.

Light and compact, the New Beetle can wind through heavy traffic and squeeze down narrow alleys with nimble efficiency. Even cops chuckle more often than not when they see you zip by in this baby. Careful: its lack of horsepower and low mass make it relatively slow and fragile. But you can get through those tight spots with ease!

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'68 Ford Mustang Fastback
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’68 Ford Mustang Fastback

The ’68 Ford Mustang Fastback is a muscular member of the classic Mustang breed. Like the real thing, the Midtown Madness 2 Fastback has lots of straight-line power and good top speed, but scores lower in cornering, braking, and durability.

Use the ’68 Ford Mustang Fastback when you need straight-line acceleration and top speed. A few Blitz Races come to mind…

To Unlock the ’68 Ford Mustang Fastback’s Custom Paint Job:

Successfully pass the San Francisco Crash Course’s Midterm Exam Three.

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City Bus
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City Bus

Remember those rides to elementary school with a driver whose idea of “fast” was 30 mph? Here’s your chance to do it your way, and show ‘em what a bus can really do!

The incredible mass and durability of the City Bus make it a virtual tank on the road. You can simply smash your way through London or San Francisco. Just remember that the bus accelerates and corners like a hippo on tranquilizers.

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London Cab
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London Cab

Almost as well known as the double-decker bus, the black London Cab is a British classic. Designed for the tight turns of the city, what this cab lacks in mass and durability it makes up for with speed and cornering ability.

To Unlock the London Cab’s Custom Paint Job:

Successfully pass the London Crash Course’s Midterm Exam Two.

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Cadillac Eldorado
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Cadillac Eldorado

The Cadillac Eldorado combines decent power and performance with true luxury and classy lines. The moderate mass and power of this Cadillac results in a good balance between performance and durability.

Choose this vehicle if you plan to combine some aggressive street racing with a few rough shortcuts.

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Freightliner Century
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Freightliner Century

The Freightliner embodies the classic shape of a diesel 18-wheel truck. No lie: the Freightliner’s considerable mass and powerful engine make for awesome durability. Not surprisingly, however, it has a limited top speed, humble cornering, and slow braking abilities.

The Freightliner can cut a mean path through heavy traffic, foolish cops, and unwary opponents. Choose the Freightliner to muscle your way to the Finish Line!

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Mini Cooper Classic
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Mini Cooper Classic

Sir Alec Issigonis’ Mini was launched on August 26th, 1959. Winning the prestigious Monte Carlo rally three times, Mini set the pace throughout the sixties both as a race car and as a radical fashion statement. Ever since the Mini Cooper was unleashed on the world in 1961, it has been the most sought after Mini of them all.

The tiny Mini Cooper Classic is great for weaving in and out of traffic, tight turns, and sidewalk driving!

To Unlock the Mini Cooper Classic’s Custom Paint Job:

Successfully pass the London Crash Course’s Midterm Exam Three.

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Ford Mustang Cruiser (Police Car)
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Ford Mustang Cruiser (Police Car)

Cops need a balance of good top speed and reliable durability. The Police Car—a modified Ford Mustang—fits the bill.

Choose the Police Car if you like to combine different strategies—quick acceleration and tight handling, solid construction and a tough suspension.

The Police Car is your ticket to the Finish Line!

Special property of the Police Car

Even if you haven’t yet unlocked the Police Car, if you play the Cops vs. Robbers Match (Multiplayer only), you can pick either the Police Car or the Ford Mustang GT, depending on which side you’re on.

For more information on the Cops & Robbers Match, see Overview of Multiplayer Games.

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Double-Decker Bus
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Double-Decker Bus

The red double-decker bus is synonymous with London. And it’s usually synonymous with slow travel! Think you’ve got what it takes to make one go fast?

Like it’s U.S. counterpart, the City Bus, the Double Decker Bus’ mass makes it almost indestructible out on the race course. However, if you expect this bus to corner like a Mini Cooper, you’re sadly mistaken.

To Unlock the Double-Decker Bus’ Custom Paint Job:

Successfully pass the San Francisco Crash Course’s Midterm Exam Two.

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Ford F-350
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Ford F-350

This modified Ford F-350 is a solid and durable truck. High ground clearance and special tires give it good traction in rain and rough terrain. Size, power, and aggressive styling make this macho machine the beast to beat.

Choose the Ford F-350 to take full advantage of off-road shortcuts while you smash through smaller obstacles and sneer at bad weather. With the truck’s horsepower and durability, you can create your own shortcuts right through roadblocks, parks, and traffic. You can even survive repeated attacks from the police.

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Ford Mustang GT
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Ford Mustang GT

Like the Police Car, the new Ford Mustang GT offers a reliable balance between performance and durability. The similarity is no coincidence—both vehicles use the same frame.

Choose the Mustang if you like to combine different strategies—quick acceleration and tight handling, solid construction and a tough suspension.

The classic muscle car!

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Panoz AIV Roadster
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Panoz Roadster

The Panoz Roadster personifies beauty and style. Cops in particular are quick to notice its sleek lines and impressive performance.

On smooth streets, the Panoz Roadster boasts high top speed, with superior cornering, braking, and acceleration abilities. But avoid the larger obstacles or you’ll quickly destroy yourself. This sporty car achieves its high performance by combining decent horsepower with a very lightweight frame, which makes it relatively fragile.

Choose the Panoz Roadster if your tactic is to stay on the paved streets, avoid heavy traffic and other obstacles, and maintain such high speeds that cops can’t catch you.

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Light Tactical Vehicle
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LTV (Light Tactical Vehicle)

The LTV’s powerful V8 diesel engine will help you go around – or over – anything in your way, and its bulletproof body can take hits with ease. The US Department of Transportation doesn’t allow real military LTVs on the roads of San Francisco, so if you see a cop you might want to put the pedal to the metal!

To Unlock the LTV:

Successfully complete all lessons, midterms, and the Final Exam in the San Francisco Crash Course.

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Aston Martin DB7 Vantage
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Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

Aston Martin cars have always been amongst the finest and most exclusive, and the DB7 Vantage is no exception. The DB7 Vantage is powered by an all-new engine that, for the first time in Aston Martin’s history, has twelve cylinders. This translates to an incredible top speed that will have you whipping past traffic at breakneck speeds.

To Unlock the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage:

Successfully complete all lessons, midterms, and the Final Exam in the London Crash Course.

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Panoz GTR-1
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Panoz GTR-1

Ever wondered what it would be like to drive a full-on race car right through a city? Now you can!

The insane power, light weight, and tight suspension of the Panoz GTR-1 gives it one of the absolute best performances of any vehicle in Midtown Madness 2. Not surprisingly, those properties also make it vulnerable to collision and nearly useless off-road.

But it’s fun! Just stay on the streets, concentrate on raw speed, and avoid obstacles at all costs! Oh, and by the way, cops go into a feeding frenzy the moment they spot this totally street-illegal rocket.

To Unlock the Panoz GTR-1:

Amateurs must finish in the top three in half of the London Checkpoint Races. Professionals must finish in first place in half of the London Checkpoint Races.

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American LaFrance Firetruck
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American LaFrance Fire Truck

American LaFrance is known for its heavy-duty fire trucks, and the American LaFrance Eagle is no exception. Its big diesel engine generates enough power for you to mow down almost anything in your way. As with most big vehicles, however, its high mass results in a limited top speed and slow acceleration.

To Unlock the American LaFrance Fire Truck:

Amateurs must finish in the top three in half of the San Francisco Blitz Races. Professionals must finish in first place in half of the San Francisco Blitz Races.

To Unlock the American LaFrance Fire Truck’s Custom Paint Job:

Amateurs must finish in the top three in all of the San Francisco Blitz Races. Professionals must finish in first place in all of the San Francisco Blitz Races.

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VW Dune
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VW New Beetle Dune

The New Beetle Dune, powered by a high-torque V5 engine over all four wheels, is meant to lead where strictly "on road" vehicles can't follow. Whether you’re tearing through parks or beaches, this off-road Beetle can handle it all. A must-have car for finding shortcuts through the cities.

To Unlock the VW New Beetle Dune:

Amateurs must finish in the top three in half of the San Francisco Circuit Races. Professionals must finish in first place in half of the San Francisco Circuit Races.

To Unlock the VW New Beetle Dune’s Custom Paint Job:

Amateurs must finish in the top three in all of the San Francisco Circuit Races. Professionals must finish in first place in all of the San Francisco Circuit Races.

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VW RSi
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VW New Beetle RSi

The New Beetle RSi features a potent bi-turbo V6 engine. Employing a 225-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, this is not your Mom’s Beetle. Great for Circuit Racing, the New Beetle RSi a powerhouse on the streets but a poor choice for anything off-road.

To Unlock the VW New Beetle RSi:

Amateurs must finish in the top three in half of the London Circuit Races. Professionals must finish in first place in half of the London Circuit Races.

To Unlock the VW New Beetle RSi’s Custom Paint Jobs:

There are three custom paint jobs for the RSi: to unlock the first custom paint job, amateurs must finish in the top three in all of the London Circuit Races. Professionals must finish in first place in all of the London Circuit Races. To unlock the Angel Cup paint job, you must pass the San Francisco Crash Course Midterm Exam #1. To unlock the Microsoft Cup custom paint job, you must pass the London Crash Course Midterm Exam #1.

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NEW MINI COOPER
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NEW MINI COOPER

Unmistakably mini yet thoroughly modern, the NEW MINI COOPER is a classic in the making. The NEW MINI is refreshingly different: extroverted, spontaneous, and from every angle out of the ordinary. Like its predecessor, this race car is great for weaving in and out of traffic, around pedestrians, and down sidewalks!

To Unlock the NEW MINI COOPER:

Amateurs must finish in the top three in half of the London Blitz Races. Professionals must finish in first place in half of the London Blitz Races.

To Unlock the NEW MINI COOPER’s Custom Paint Job:

Amateurs must finish in the top three in all of the London Blitz Races. Professionals must finish in first place in all of the London Blitz Races.

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Unlocking Races
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Unlocking Races

In Midtown Madness 2, your hard work is always rewarded! Depending on the type of race you’re running, winning a race can mean either unlocking fun race options or unleashing another set of checkpoint challenges!

If you’re racing as an Amateur, placing in the top three in any one Circuit, Blitz, or Checkpoint Race unlocks the weather, time-of-day, and traffic, pedestrian and cop-density conditions for that specific race (note that there are no pedestrians in a Circuit Race). This allows you to customize your race experience for new challenges (and new landspeed records!). If you’re racing as a Professional, you'll have to place first in each Circuit, Blitz, or Checkpoint Race for the same customization privileges!

Unlocking Checkpoint Races isn’t quite so easy, and Midtown Madness 2 gives you an extra challenge by setting up different conditions for unlocking Checkpoint Races depending on whether you’re racing as an Amateur or a Professional. (See Creating or Loading a New Driver for more details.)

•	Amateur mode: Finish in the top three in one set of three Checkpoint Races to unlock the next set of three Checkpoint Races.

•	Professional mode: Finish first in one set of three Checkpoint Races to unlock the next set of three Checkpoint Races!

To learn more, see Unlocking Vehicles.

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Unlocking Vehicles
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Unlocking Vehicles

You can get to the locked vehicles, but you’ve got to jump through some hoops first!

•	LTV (Light Tacticle Vehicle): To unlock, successfully complete all lessons, midterms, and the Final Exam in the San Francisco Crash Course.

•	Audi TT: To unlock, amateurs must finish in the top three in half of the San Francisco Checkpoint Races. Professionals must finish in first place in half of the San Francisco Checkpoint Races.

•	Aston Martin DB7 Vantage: To unlock, successfully complete all lessons, midterms, and the Final Exam in the London Crash Course.

•	Panoz GTR-1: To unlock, amateurs must finish in the top three in half of the London Checkpoint Races. Professionals must finish in first place in half of the London Checkpoint Races.

•	American LaFrance Fire Truck: To unlock, amateurs must finish in the top three in half of the San Francisco Blitz Races. Professionals must finish in first place in half of the San Francisco Blitz Races.

•	VW New Beetle Dune: To unlock, amateurs must finish in the top three in half of the San Francisco Circuit Races. Professionals must finish in first place in half of the San Francisco Circuit Races.

•	VW New Beetle RSi: To unlock, amateurs must finish in the top three in half of the London Circuit Races. Professionals must finish in first place in half of the London Circuit Races.

•	NEW MINI COOPER: To unlock, amateurs must finish in the top three in half of the London Blitz Races. Professionals must finish in first place in half of the London Blitz Races.

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Unlocking Custom Paint Jobs
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Unlocking Custom Paint Jobs

You can unlock cool new custom paint jobs for your vehicles, but you’ve got to work hard to earn them!

•	Audi TT: To unlock the custom paint job, amateurs must finish in the top three in all of the San Francisco Checkpoint Races; professionals must finish in first place in all of the San Francisco Checkpoint Races.

•	London Cab: To unlock the custom paint job, successfully pass the London Crash Course Midterm Exam 2.

•	Mini Cooper Classic: To unlock the custom paint job, successfully pass the London Crash Course Midterm Exam 3.

•	Double-Decker Bus: To unlock the custom paint job, successfully pass the San Francisco Crash Course Midterm Exam 2.

•	American LaFrance Fire Truck: To unlock the custom paint job, amateurs must finish in the top three in all of the San Francisco Blitz Races. Professionals must finish in first place in all of the San Francisco Blitz Races.

•	VW New Beetle Dune: To unlock the custom paint job, amateurs must finish in the top three in all of the San Francisco Circuit Races. Professionals must finish in first place in all of the San Francisco Circuit Races.

•	VW New Beetle RSi: There are three custom paint jobs for the RSi: to unlock the first custom paint job, amateurs must finish in the top three in all of the London Circuit Races; professionals must finish in first place in all of the London Circuit Races. To unlock the Angel Cup paint job, you must pass the San Francisco Crash Course Midterm Exam 1. To unlock the Microsoft Cup custom paint job, you must pass the London Crash Course Midterm Exam 1.

•	NEW MINI COOPER: To unlock the custom paint job, amateurs must finish in the top three in all of the London Blitz Races. Professionals must finish in first place in all of the London Blitz Races.

•	’68 Ford Mustang Fastback: To unlock the custom paint job, succesfully pass the San Francisco Crash Course Midterm Exam 3.

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Crash Course Overview
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Overview

Crash Course

Looking for an exciting new career? Looking to unlock new vehicles and custom paint jobs? Then try your hand at Crash Course! Learn to be a London Cabbie or a San Francisco Stunt Driver. Either way, you’ll be developing the skills that will help you win big.

You can get to Crash Course by clicking the Crash Course button on the Main Menu. Next, pick the school you want to attend by clicking either London Cabbie or SF Stunt Driver.

Training: Lessons, Midterms, and Finals

Each city has its own unique skills and rewards, so you’ll want to graduate from both Crash Course schools in order to maximize your loot. To do that, you’ll need to know the following:

•	To choose a lesson, click Training on your school’s Crash Course screen and use the Lesson drop-down list. You can select lessons in any order, but the easiest ones are at the top.

•	You’re required to drive the Ford Mustang Fastback in San Francisco and the London Cab in London. However, once you pass a lesson you can repeat that lesson with any vehicle.

•	Each school has nine lessons. You’ll need to pass three lessons in a group in order to unlock that group’s Midterm Exam. Each Midterm Exam you pass unlocks a new custom paint job for one of your vehicles!

•	If you pass all three midterm exams, you’ll unlock the Final Exam. Pass San Francisco’s Final Exam to unlock the LTV (Light Tacticle Vehicle); Pass London’s Final Exam to unlock the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage!

To learn more details about the paint jobs and vehicles you unlock in Crash Course, see Crash Course Rewards.

Work Experience

Ready to take a break from Crash Course and use your new knowledge in the real world? It’s easy! On the Crash Course screen, look at the Work Experience area and choose either a Blitz Race or a Checkpoint Race.

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Crash Course Rewards
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Crash Course Rewards

So you’ve got the skills to pay the bills, huh? Well let’s see what you get for your troubles:

San Francisco Crash Course

•	Pass Midterm Exam 1 and you’ll unlock the Angel Cup custom paint job for the New Beetle RSi.

•	Pass Midterm Exam 2 and you’ll unlock the Double-Decker Bus custom paint job.

•	Pass Midterm Exam 3 and you’ll unlock the ’68 Ford Mustang Fastback custom paint job.

•	Pass the Final Exam and you’ll unlock the LTV (Light Tacticle Vehicle).

London Crash Course

•	Pass Midterm Exam 1 and you’ll unlock the Microsoft Cup custom paint job for the New Beetle RSi.

•	Pass Midterm Exam 2 and you’ll unlock the London Cab custom paint job.

•	Pass Midterm Exam 3 and you’ll unlock the Mini Cooper Classic custom paint job.

•	Pass the Final Exam and you’ll unlock the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage.

To learn about unlocking other vehicles and custom paint jobs, see Unlocking Races, Vehicles, and Custom Paint Jobs.

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Checking the Race Records for High Scores
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Race Records

Want to show off your victories? Curious about which vehicle you used to nail that challenging race last week? Midtown Madness 2 automatically keeps a record of your hottest race results. Just check the Race Records screen to see the names of the races, the corresponding drivers, the times or scores, and the vehicles you used.

Note: The race statistics are recorded for races under default conditions only. If you customized the number of laps, checkpoints, or opponents, the race results for that race are not recorded.

To check your race records

1	From the Main Menu, choose Race Records.

2	To filter the records by race type, click the box next to the type of race you want to check scores for:

•	Blitz Record: Shows your best results from all Blitz Races you’ve completed.

•	Circuit Record: Shows your best results from all Circuit Races you’ve completed.

•	Checkpoint Record: Shows your best results from all the Checkpoint Races you’ve completed.

The scores will appear when you click the type of race records you want to view.

3	To filter the records by the difficulty level that you assigned to different drivers, click the box next to the difficulty level you want to check scores for:

•	Amateur Times: Shows only times and not scores for Amateur drivers.

•	Pro Times: Shows only times and not scores for Pro drivers.

•	Pro Points: Shows only scores and not times for Pro drivers.

The scores will appear when you click the type of race records you want to view.

4	On the Race Records screen, click the box next to the city you want to check scores for. You can choose one city at a time::

•	San Francisco: Shows your records from races raced in San Francisco.

•	London: Shows your records from races raced in London.

5	Click Done to return to the Main Menu screen.

For more information on Single Player Races, see The Races.

For background information on drivers, see Creating or Loading a Driver.

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Types of Multiplayer Connections
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Types of Multiplayer Connections

To play a Multiplayer game with other people, you’ll need to establish a communication line to their computers. You can use any of these five methods to establish that connection: the MSN Gaming Zone, an IPX connection, a TCP/IP connection, a serial cable, or a one-to-one modem connection. The method you choose depends on the situation, your hardware, and the hardware in the computers that you’re connecting to.

MSN Gaming Zone

You can play multiplayer games with as many as seven other people via the MSN Gaming Zone (http://www.zone.com) if you have a modem or cable modem connection to the Internet. The #1 multiplayer destination on the Internet, the Zone will match you up with other Midtown Madness 2 players. Zone membership is free! Note: it is recommended that players with a 28.8 KBps modem limit their games to four players.

IPX

You can play Multiplayer games with as many as seven other people who share a Local Area Network (LAN). by using the IPX protocol.

TCP/IP

You can play with as many as seven other people over a LAN, or seven other people over the Internet, using the TCP/IP protocol. To join a pre-existing game over the Internet, you must know the IP Address of the host’s computer. Or you can be the host, in which case the other people will need to know your IP Address. For instructions on getting your IP Address, see Finding Out Your IP Address. Note: it is recommended that players with a 28.8 KBps modem limit their games to four players.

Serial Cable

You can use a standard serial or null-modem cable to connect two computers that are physically next to each other. Using this serial connection, you and one other person can play multiplayer Midtown Madness 2 games.

One-to-One Modem

You and one other person can play multiplayer games via a modem connection. One computer will call the other to initiate a session. You and your opponent must both have modems that transmit data at 28.8 Kbps or faster.

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Hosting Vs. Joining
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Hosting vs. Joining

You have different options for multiplayer play, depending on whether you’re hosting or joining.

If you’re the host, you control the following:

•	The type of multiplayer connection you’re using to hook up with your competitors.

•	The game’s password, which allows you to keep unwanted players out of your game. Entering a password is optional.

•	The maximum number of players.

•	The unlocked Checkpoint Races and Vehicles. (All players have access to vehicles that the host has unlocked. Only the host’s record determines which vehicles and Checkpoint Races are unlocked.)

•	The event type (Cruise, Blitz Race, Checkpoint Race, Circuit Race, or Cops & Robbers) and specific race name, when appropriate.

•	The game’s difficulty (professional of amateur, depending on the host’s Driver). Professional races have shorter Blitz Race times and more difficult race environments.

•	The race options (time of day, total laps, etc.) or Cops & Robbers options.

•	The race location (San Francisco or London).

•	The players to eject from the game. To eject a player during the game, the host can press the F6 key on the keyboard to bring up a list of current players and then click the player name to eject.

If you’re a joiner you control the following:

•	Very little! You can choose your specific car and team (when appropriate), but not much else.

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Overview of Midtown's Multiplayer Games
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Overview

Multiplayer Games

Multiplayer Checkpoint Races, Blitz Races, Circuit Races, and Cruises are very similar to those of Single Player. When you play Multiplayer games you can also try the unique Cops & Robbers Match, which brings madness to a new level of high-speed greed!

This overview describes the details of the Cops & Robbers Match, as well as the differences between Multiplayer and Single Player Races. Before continuing, check out The Races for key background information on Single Player Games.

Multiplayer Cops & Robbers Match

Exclusive to Multiplayer, the Cops & Robbers Match gives a group of players a dream come true: Grab as much gold as you can carry! Just watch out for thieves…

Note: in Cops & Robbers, damaged vehicles that aren’t carrying the gold “heal” (i.e. lose damage) as the game progresses.

Free-for-all

All bets are off! A fat gold bar sits unguarded somewhere in the city. Use the online map to find it, then deliver it to your hideout using any unlocked vehicle (the host’s record determines which vehicles are unlocked). Once you drop it off, another gold bar appears somewhere, and the match continues. The more gold you deliver without being intercepted by thieves, the more points you earn.

While you’re delivering gold to your hideout, watch out for thieves (other human opponents) who may try to ram you and knock the gold out of your car. Once the gold is lying on the street, anyone can snatch it by driving over it.

Cops vs. Robbers

That fat gold bar sits unguarded somewhere in the city. Use the online map to find it. If you’re a cop, use your Ford Mustang Police Cruiser to deliver it safely to the bank. If you’re a robber, use a Ford Mustang GT to bring it to your hideout. In either case, another gold bar appears after you deliver the first one, and the match continues. The more gold you deliver, the more points you earn individually and as a member of a team of cops or team of robbers.

Of course, you could just ram your opponents to get them to drop their treasure, then snatch the gold and run for it.

Robbers vs. Robbers

Robbers vs. Robbers is like Cops vs. Robbers, except you can choose any unlocked vehicle, not just a Police Car or the Mustang GT (the host’s record determines which vehicles are unlocked). And you’re trying to bring the gold to one of several hideouts, not a bank.

Host and joiner options for all Cops & Robbers Matches

•	The host of the Cops & Robbers Match can choose the race location and configure the weather, time of day, and pedestrian density.

•	The host can end the match by setting a time limit, a point limit, or no limit (end forced manually by the host).

•	The host can make the gold heavy or weightless. Heavy gold might balance your vehicle out by slowing it down, while weightless gold would give fast vehicles an advantage.

•	Joiners can enter and exit any Cops & Robbers Match at any time.

•	The Results screen appears at the end of a Match. In the Free-for-all, the Results screen shows the points that each player collected individually. In the Cops vs. Robbers and Robbers vs. Robbers, the Results screen shows the points that each player collected individually, as well as the total points collected by each team.

Multiplayer Races

Multiplayer Checkpoint, Blitz, and Circuit Races are a bit different from the single player versions.

General Differences

•	Joiners must join a race before the host starts it. Once the race starts, no one else can join.

•	In all three types of races, the host tunes the difficulty (Professional and Amateur drivers have different Blitz Race times and default conditions), race location, weather, time of day, and pedestrian density. Those who join a race abide by the choices of the host.

•	If a joiner leaves during a race, the joiner’s vehicle disappears from every participant’s screen.

•	If the host disconnects during a game, the game designates a new host.

•	None of the races has ambient traffic, cops, or computer opponents.

•	The Results screen appears at the end of the race and contains the same information as it does in Single Player Races.

Differences in Checkpoint and Circuit Races

•	Human opponents replace computer-controlled opponents.

•	For Checkpoint Races, the race record of the host’s driver determines which advanced races are locked and which are unlocked.

Multiplayer Cruises

Like the Single Player Cruise option, Multiplayer Cruising allows you to cruise either city with no time limit and no fear of being permanently destroyed. In the Multiplayer version, joiners can join and leave a cruise any time.

Ejecting a Player

If the host needs to eject a player during the game for any reason, the host can press the F6 key on the keyboard. This will bring up a list of the players in the session. To eject a player, click the player’s name with the mouse.

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Hosting a Game via the MSN Gaming Zone
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Hosting a Multiplayer Game via the MSN Gaming Zone

To play Midtown Madness 2 on the Zone (zone.com), you’ll need a connection to the Internet, for example a modem. You don’t have to be connected to the Internet before you start a multiplayer session. You’ll also need to be a member of the MSN Gaming Zone – membership is free!

Note: Midtown Madness 2 requires, at a minimum, a 28.8 KBps modem for all participants. It is recommended that users with a 28.8 KBps modem limit their games to four players. If you're playing at a business, you may not be able to connect through a proxy server.

To host a game on the MSN Gaming Zone

1	From the Main Menu screen click Multiplayer.

2	Click the MSN Gaming Zone button. (An Internet connection will be initiated. Once on the Internet, your web browser will navigate to the Midtown Madness 2 page of the MSN Gaming Zone.)

3	If you are not currently logged on the Zone, a Sign In window will appear. In the Sign In window, type your Zone Name and password, and then click OK. Note: If you do not have a Zone Name and password, click New Zone Name on the Sign In windowand create a new Zone Name for yourself.

4	Once you’re on the Midtown Madness 2 Game Rooms page, click one of the game rooms listed to enter it.

5	Place your pointer over an empty game and click Host (if you don’t see any available games, use the inner scroll bar to see more games). You can also click Quick Host on the game room toolbar, and the Zone will find the first free table and make you the host of a new game.

6	Click Setting to enter a game name and description, set a maximum number of players, block quick joiners, or make your game a private game.

7	When all players are in the game and ready to go, click Launch. This will take you and the other players to the Midtown Madness 2 Multiplayer Lobby.

8	Determine if you will host a Race (Checkpoint, Blitz, or Circuit), a Cruise, or Cops & Robbers Match, and then follow the appropriate steps below.

If you’re hosting a Checkpoint Race, Blitz Race, Circuit Race or a Cruise

1	Prepare to host a multiplayer game via the MSN Gaming Zone (steps 1-8 at the beginning of this page).

2	Click Change Host Settings to:

•	change the Location, Time of Day, Weather, and Pedestrian Density.

•	choose the type of race: Checkpoint Race, Blitz Race, Circuit Race, or a Cruise.

•	adjust the laps (in a Circuit Race).

3	Click Select Vehicle if you wish to change your vehicle.

4	Click Go Drive on the Multiplayer Lobby screen to start the game.

If you’re hosting a Cops & Robbers Match

1	Prepare to host a multiplayer game via a one-to-one modem connection (steps 1-8 at the beginning of this page).

2	Click Change Host Settings to change the Location, Time of Day, Weather, and Pedestrian Density.

3	On the Host Settings screen, select Cops & Robbers, then:

•	Choose the type of Cops & Robbers game you want: Free-for-all, Cops vs. Robbers, or Robbers vs. Robbers.

•	Choose the limits of the match: No Limit, Time Limit, or Point Limit.

•	Choose the mass of the gold: Weightless, ¼ Ton, or ½ Ton.

Click Done to save your changes and return to the Multiplayer Lobby screen.

4	Click Select Vehicle to select an unlocked vehicle, and then click the Back arrow to return to the Multiplayer Lobby screen. Note: In a Cops vs. Robbers game, the Cops must drive Ford Mustang Cruisers and the Robbers must drive Ford Mustang GTs.

5	Click Go Drive on the Multiplayer Lobby screen to start the game.

Note: If you, the host, need to eject a player during the game for any reason, press the F6 key on your keyboard. This will bring up the list of the players in your session. To eject the player, click the name of the person you want to eject with your mouse.

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Hosting Multiplayer Games via a One-to-One Modem Connection
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Hosting Multiplayer Games via a One-to-One Modem Connection

You can play any of the Multiplayer games in Midtown Madness 2 via a one-to-one modem connection. If you are the host of the game, you will be receiving the call on your modem and your opponent will be placing the call to your modem. For all one-to-one modem games, the host must first prepare to host the game.

Prepare to Host a Multiplayer Game via a One-to-One Modem Connection

1	From the Main Menu screen, choose Multiplayer.

2	On the Multiplayer screen, type a name into the Net Name text field. Your opponent will know you by this name.

3	Choose Modem.

4	Click Host.

5	From the Modem Connection dialog box, select your modem from the drop-down list. Note: Your modem line must be free! If you are talking on the phone or are connected to the web on your modem line, you must hang up before proceeding.

6	Click Answer when your modem line is free and you are ready to answer the call from your opponent’s computer.

7	Once you have connected to your friend’s modem, you will enter the Multiplayer Lobby.

8	Determine if you will host a Race (Checkpoint, Blitz, or Circuit), a Cruise, or Cops & Robbers Match, and then follow the appropriate steps below.

If you’re hosting a Checkpoint Race, Blitz Race, Circuit Race or a Cruise

1	Prepare to host a multiplayer game via a one-to-one modem connection (steps 1-8 at the beginning of this page).

2	Click Change Host Settings to:

•	change the Location, Time of Day, Weather, and Pedestrian Density.

•	choose the type of race: Checkpoint Race, Blitz Race, Circuit Race, or a Cruise.

•	adjust the laps (in a Circuit Race).

3	Click Select Vehicle if you wish to change your vehicle.

4	Click Go Drive on the Multiplayer Lobby screen to start the game.

If you’re hosting a Cops & Robbers Match

1	Prepare to host a multiplayer game via a one-to-one modem connection (steps 1-8 at the beginning of this page).

2	Click Change Host Settings to change the Location, Time of Day, Weather, and Pedestrian Density.

3	On the Host Settings screen, select Cops & Robbers, then:

•	Choose the type of Cops & Robbers game you want: Free-for-all, Cops vs. Robbers, or Robbers vs. Robbers.

•	Choose the limits of the match: No Limit, Time Limit, or Point Limit.

•	Choose the mass of the gold: Weightless, ¼ Ton, or ½ Ton.

Click Done to save your changes and return to the Multiplayer Lobby screen.

4	Click Select Vehicle to select an unlocked vehicle, and then click the Back arrow to return to the Multiplayer Lobby screen. Note: In a Cops vs. Robbers game, the Cops must drive Ford Mustang Cruisers and the Robbers must drive Ford Mustang GTs.

5	Click Go Drive on the Multiplayer Lobby screen to start the game.

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Hosting Multiplayer Games via an IPX Connection
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Hosting Multiplayer Games via an IPX Connection

A LAN allows you and up to seven other people to play Midtown Madness 2 in Multiplayer mode. You can use either an IPX or a TCP/IP connection to play over a LAN. For all IPX games, the host must first prepare to host the game.

Prepare to Host a Multiplayer Game via an IPX Connection

1	From the Main Menu, choose Multiplayer.

2	On the Multiplayer screen, type a name into the Net Name text field. Other players will know you by this name.

3	Choose IPX Connection.

4	Click Host.

5	When the Host Options box appears, you may adjust the maximum number of players allowed, and set a password that you will give to other players you want to invite (optional). Click Done to proceed to the Multiplayer Lobby.

6	Determine if you will host a Race (Checkpoint, Blitz, or Circuit), a Cruise, or Cops & Robbers Match, and then follow the appropriate steps below.

If you’re hosting a Checkpoint Race, Blitz Race, Circuit Race, or a Cruise

1	Prepare to host a multiplayer game via a IPX Connection (steps 1-6 at the beginning of this page).

2	Click Change Host Settings to:

•	change the Location, Time of Day, Weather, and Pedestrian Density.

•	choose the type of race: Checkpoint Race, Blitz Race, Circuit Race, or a Cruise.

•	adjust the laps (in a Circuit Race).

3	Click Select Vehicle to select an unlocked vehicle.

4	Click Go Drive on the Multiplayer Lobby screen to start the game.

If you’re hosting a Cops & Robbers Match

1	Prepare to host a multiplayer game via a IPX Connection (steps 1-6 at the beginning of this page).

2	Click Change Host Settings to change the Location, Time of Day, Weather, and Pedestrian Density.

3	On the Host Settings screen, select Cops & Robbers, then:

•	Choose the type of Cops & Robbers game you want: Free-for-all, Cops vs. Robbers, or Robbers vs. Robbers.

•	Choose the limits of the match: No Limit, Time Limit, or Point Limit.

•	Choose the mass of the gold: Weightless, ¼ Ton, or ½ Ton.

Click Done to save your changes and return to the Multiplayer Lobby screen.

4	Click Select Vehicle to select an unlocked vehicle, and then click the Back arrow to return to the Multiplayer Lobby screen. Note: In a Cops vs. Robbers game, the Cops must drive Ford Mustang Cruisers and the Robbers must drive Ford Mustang GTs.

5	Click Go Drive on the Multiplayer Lobby screen to start the game.

Note: If you, the host, need to eject a player during the game for any reason, press the F6 key on your keyboard. This will bring up the list of the players in your session. To eject a player, click the name of the person you want to eject with your mouse.

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Hosting Multiplayer Games via a TCP/IP Connection
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Hosting Multiplayer Games via a TCP/IP Connection

You can play any of the Multiplayer games with up to seven people over a LAN or the Internet via a TCP/IP connection. It is recommended that players with a 28.8 KBps modem limit their games to four people. For all TCP/IP games, the host must first prepare to host the game.

Prepare to Host a Multiplayer Game via a TCP/IP Connection

1	From the Main Menu screen, choose Multiplayer.

2	On the Multiplayer screen, type a name into the Net Name text field. Other players will know you by this name.

3	Choose TCP/IP Connection.

4	Click Host.

5	When the Host Options box appears, you may adjust the maximum number of players allowed, and set a password that you will give to other players you want to invite (optional). Click Done to proceed to the Multiplayer Lobby.

6	You may need to know your IP address to give to other joiners if they can’t see your game in the available sessions box. For more information, see How to Find Out Your IP Address.

7	Determine if you will host a Race (Checkpoint, Blitz, or Circuit), a Cruise, or Cops & Robbers Match, and then follow the appropriate steps below.

If you’re hosting a Checkpoint, Blitz, Circuit Race or a Cruise

1	Prepare to host a multiplayer game via a TCP/IP Connection (steps 1-7 at the beginning of this page).

2	Click Change Host Settings to:

•	change the Location, Time of Day, Weather, and Pedestrian Density.

•	choose the type of race: Checkpoint Race, Blitz Race, Circuit Race, or a Cruise.

•	adjust the laps (in a Circuit Race).

3	Click Select Vehicle to select an unlocked vehicle.

4	Click Go Drive on the Multiplayer Lobby screen to start the game.

If you’re hosting a Cops & Robbers Match

1	Prepare to host a multiplayer game via a TCP/IP Connection (steps 1-7 at the beginning of this page).

2	Click Change Host Settings to change the Location, Time of Day, Weather, and Pedestrian Density.

3	On the Host Settings screen, select Cops & Robbers, then:

•	Choose the type of Cops & Robbers game you want: Free-for-all, Cops vs. Robbers, or Robbers vs. Robbers.

•	Choose the limits of the match: No Limit, Time Limit, or Point Limit.

•	Choose the mass of the gold: Weightless, ¼ Ton, or ½ Ton.

Click Done to save your changes and return to the Multiplayer Lobby screen.

4	Click Select Vehicle to select an unlocked vehicle, and then click the Back arrow to return to the Multiplayer Lobby screen. Note: In a Cops vs. Robbers game, the Cops must drive Ford Mustang Cruisers and the Robbers must drive Ford Mustang GTs.

5	Click Go Drive on the Multiplayer Lobby screen to start the game.

Note: If you, the host, need to eject a player during the game for any reason, press the F6 key on your keyboard. This will bring up the list of the players in your session. To eject a player, click the name of the person you want to eject with your mouse.

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Hosting Multiplayer Games via a Serial Connection
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Hosting Multiplayer Games via a Serial Connection

You and one other person can play any of the Multiplayer games in Midtown Madness 2 via a one-to-one serial connection. For all Serial Connection games, the host must first prepare to host the game.

Prepare to host a multiplayer game via a Serial Connection

1	Connect a serial (null modem) cable between your computer and your opponent’s computer.

2	From the Main Menu screen, choose Multiplayer.

3	On the Multiplayer screen, type a name into the Net Name text field. Your opponent will know you by this name.

4	Choose Serial Connection to select the type of connection.

5	Choose Host.

6	On the Serial Setup screen, complete the following steps:

•	Set Port to the com port on your machine that you connected the serial cable to.

•	Be sure that the Baud Rate, Stop Bits, Flow Control, and Parity values match on the host and joiner computers. (The actual values aren’t critical, they just need to match on both computers.)

•	When you’ve finished with the Setup Serial Communications screen, click Done to display the Multiplayer Lobby screen.

7	Determine if you will host a Race (Checkpoint, Blitz, or Circuit), a Cruise, or Cops & Robbers Match, and then follow the appropriate steps below.

If you’re hosting a Checkpoint, Blitz, Circuit Race, or a Cruise

1	Prepare to host a multiplayer game via a serial connection (steps 1-7 at the beginning of this page).

2	Click Change Host Settings to:

•	change the Location, Time of Day, Weather, and Pedestrian Density.

•	choose the type of race: Checkpoint Race, Blitz Race, Circuit Race, or a Cruise.

•	adjust the laps (in a Circuit Race).

3	Click Select Vehicle to select an unlocked vehicle.

4	Click Go Drive on the Multiplayer Lobby screen to start the game.

If you’re hosting a Cops & Robbers Match

1	Prepare to host a multiplayer game via a Serial Connection (steps 1-7 at the beginning of this page).

2	Click Change Host Settings to change the Location, Time of Day, Weather, and Pedestrian Density.

3	On the Host Settings screen, select Cops & Robbers, then:

•	Choose the type of Cops & Robbers game you want: Free-for-all, Cops vs. Robbers, or Robbers vs. Robbers.

•	Choose the limits of the match: No Limit, Time Limit, or Point Limit.

•	Choose the mass of the gold: Weightless, ¼ Ton, or ½ Ton.

Click Done to save your changes and return to the Multiplayer Lobby screen.

4	Click Select Vehicle to select an unlocked vehicle, and then click the Back arrow to return to the Multiplayer Lobby screen. Note: In a Cops vs. Robbers game, the Cops must drive Ford Mustang Cruisers and the Robbers must drive Ford Mustang GTs.

5	Click Go Drive on the Multiplayer Lobby screen to start the game.

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Finding Out Your IP Address
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How to Find Out Your IP Address

Before you host a race over a TCP/IP connection, you need to give your IP Address to your opponents so they can connect to your computer.

To determine your computer’s IP address

1	IMPORTANT: Connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) before starting the following procedure. Otherwise, your IP address might not be displayed.

2	Click [image] to display the IP Configuration dialog box. (If you clicked the button, minimize this Help window to see it.) The IP Address for your computer is listed in the IP Address text field.

3	Make a note of the IP Address.

4	Click OK.

5	Communicate your IP address to the people you want to race against.

When you connect to an ISP, you are assigned an IP Address for that session. Finding a way to tell your opponent(s) what your IP address is may require some ingenuity. When you connect to an ISP via modem, your phone line is tied up. If you and your opponents are lucky enough to have second phone lines, no problem! Call them up, tell them your IP address. Otherwise, you’ll need to find another way. Some possible solutions are chat areas provided by your ISP, e-mail, or MSN Messenger Service.

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Joining a Multiplayer Game via the MSN Gaming Zone
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Joining a Multiplayer Game via the MSN Gaming Zone

To play Midtown Madness 2 on the Zone (zone.com), you’ll need a connection to the Internet, for example a modem. You don’t have to be connected to the Internet before you start a multiplayer session. You’ll also need to be a member of the MSN Gaming Zone – membership is free!

Note: Midtown Madness 2 requires, at a minimum, a 28.8 KBps modem for all participants. It is recommended that users with a 28.8 KBps modem limit their games to four players. If you're playing at a business, you may not be able to connect through a proxy server

To join a game on the MSN Gaming Zone

1	From the Main Menu screen click Multiplayer.

2	Click the MSN Gaming Zone button. (An Internet connection will be initiated. Once on the Internet, your web browser will navigate to the Midtown Madness 2 page of the MSN Gaming Zone.)

3	If you are not currently logged on the Zone, a Sign In window will appear. In the Sign In window, type your Zone Name and password, and then click OK. Note: If you do not have a Zone Name and password, click Free Signup at the Zone Home page and create a new Zone Name for yourself.

4	Once you’re on the Midtown Madness 2 Game Rooms page, place your pointer over the game you want to join and click Join. (Tip: use the inner scroll bar to see more games.) You can also click Quick Join on the game room toolbar and the Zone will find the first free table and enter you as a player. Next to each player’s name is a latency indicator (a series of colored bars), which shows how fast your current connection is to that player. If you are joining a game, it is recommended that you connect to a host with a green latency indicator.

5	The host will launch the game.

6	You will enter the Midtown Madness 2 Multiplayer Lobby. Here, you can:

•	Observe the Host Settings in the Host Settings box. Only the host can chage the game’s settings.

•	See a list of players, their vehicles, and their team (if you are playing a team-based Cops & Robbers game) who are waiting to play in the Players box.

•	See your net name, vehicle, and vehicle color in the You box.

•	Select any unlocked vehicle by clicking Select Vehicle (Note: the Host’s record determine’s which vehicles are unlocked).

•	Chat with others waiting to start the game.

•	Select your team if you’re joining a team-based Cops & Robbers game.

7	Click Ready to let the host know that you’re ready to start. The game will begin when the host starts it.

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Joining Multiplayer Games via a One-to-One Modem Connection
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Joining Multiplayer Games via a One-to-One Modem Connection

You and one other person can play any of the Multiplayer games in Midtown Madness 2 by using a one-to-one modem connection.

To Join a Multiplayer Game via One-to-One Modem Connection

1	From the Main Menu, choose Multiplayer.

2	In the Net Name text field, type the name you want to be known by.

3	Choose Modem.

4	Choose Join. The game minimizes and the Modem Connection dialog box appears.

5	From the Modem Connection dialog box, select your modem from the drop-down list, enter the phone number of the host’s modem, and click Connect. Note: Both your modem line and the host’s modem line must be free!

6	When the host’s modem answers your call, you will enter the Multiplayer Lobby. Here, you can:

•	Observe the Host Settings in the Host Settings box. Only the host can chage the game’s settings.

•	See a list of players, their vehicles, and their team (if you are playing a team-based Cops & Robbers game) who are waiting to play in the Players box.

•	See your net name, vehicle, and vehicle color in the You box.

•	Select any unlocked vehicle by clicking Select Vehicle (Note: the host’s record determine’s which vehicles are unlocked).

•	Chat with others waiting to start the game.

•	Select your team if you’re joining a team-based Cops & Robbers game.

7	Click Ready to let the host know that you’re ready to start. The game will begin when the host starts it.

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Joining Multiplayer Games via an IPX Connection
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Joining Multiplayer Games via an IPX Connection

You and up to seven other people can play any of the Multiplayer games in Midtown Madness 2 by using a LAN.

To establish an IPX connection before joining

1	From the Main Menu screen, choose Multiplayer.

2	In the Net Name text field, type the name you want to be known by.

3	Choose IPX Connection.

4	Choose Join to display a list of available Multiplayer sessions on your LAN.

5	Click the name of a session to join it and enter a password if necessary.

6	You will enter the Multiplayer Lobby. Here, you can:

•	Observe the Host Settings in the Host Settings box. Only the host can chage the game’s settings.

•	See a list of players, their vehicles, and their team (if you are playing a team-based Cops & Robbers game) who are waiting to play in the Players box.

•	See your net name, vehicle, and vehicle color in the You box.

•	Select any unlocked vehicle by clicking Select Vehicle (Note: the host’s record determine’s which vehicles are unlocked).

•	Chat with others waiting to start the game.

•	Select your team if you’re joining a team-based Cops & Robbers game.

7	Click Ready to let the host know that you’re ready to start. The game will begin when the host starts it.

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Joining Multiplayer Games via a TCP/IP Connection
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Joining Multiplayer Games via a TCP/IP Connection

You can play any of the Multiplayer games over a LAN (with up to 7 other people) or the Internet (with up to 3 other people) via a TCP/IP connection.

To establish a TCP/IP connection before joining

1	From the Main Menu screen, choose Multiplayer.

2	In the Net Name text field, type the name you want to be known by.

3	Choose TCP/IP.

4	Click the name of a session to join it and enter a password if necessary.

5	To play over the Internet, enter the IP Address of the host’s computer in the Enter TCP/IP Address box, and then click Done. To play over a LAN (Local Area Network), leave this box blank, click Done, and the computer will automatically search your LAN for all available sessions.

6	Click the name of a session to join it (enter a password if necessary).

7	You will enter the Multiplayer Lobby. Here, you can:

•	Observe the Host Settings in the Host Settings box. Only the host can chage the game’s settings.

•	See a list of players, their vehicles, and their team (if you are playing a team-based Cops & Robbers game) who are waiting to play in the Players box.

•	See your net name, vehicle, and vehicle color in the You box.

•	Select any unlocked vehicle by clicking Select Vehicle (Note: the host’s record determine’s which vehicles are unlocked).

•	Chat with others waiting to start the game.

•	Select your team if you’re joining a team-based Cops & Robbers game.

8	Click Ready to let the host know that you’re ready to start. The game will begin when the host starts it.

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Joining Multiplayer Games via a Serial Connection
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Joining Multiplayer Games via a Serial Connection

You and one other person can play any of the Multiplayer games in Midtown Madness 2 by using a serial connection.

To establish a serial connection before joining

1	Connect a serial (null modem) cable between your machine and the host’s machine.

2	From the Main Menu screen, choose Multiplayer.

3	In the Net Name text field, type the name you want to be known by.

4	Choose Serial Connection.

5	On the Serial Setup screen, complete the following steps:

•	Set Port to the com port on your machine that you connected the serial cable to.

•	Be sure that the Baud Rate, Stop Bits, Flow Control, and Parity values match on the host and joiner computers. (The actual values aren’t critical, they just need to match on both computers.)

6	When you’ve finished with the Serial Setup screen, click Done to display the Multiplayer Lobby screen. Here, you can:

•	Observe the Host Settings in the Host Settings box. Only the host can chage the game’s settings.

•	See a list of players, their vehicles, and their team (if you are playing a team-based Cops & Robbers game) who are waiting to play in the Players box.

•	See your net name, vehicle, and vehicle color in the You box.

•	Select any unlocked vehicle by clicking Select Vehicle (Note: the host’s record determine’s which vehicles are unlocked).

•	Chat with others waiting to start the game.

•	Select your team if you’re joining a team-based Cops & Robbers game.

7	Click Ready to let the host know that you’re ready to start. The game will begin when the host starts it.

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Tips for Making Multiplayer Games Run Faster
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Tips for Making Multiplayer Games Run Faster

If the game doesn’t run as fast as you’d like, try the following strategies to speed it up:

•	Before starting Midtown Madness 2, quit all other applications.

•	Decrease the demands for drawing graphics on the Graphics Options screen:

•	Decrease Resolution

•	Decrease Visibility

•	Decrease Lighting Quality

•	Decrease Texture Quality

•	Decrease Object Detail

•	Decrease or Turn off Cloud Shadows

•	Turn off Textured Sky

•	Turn off Vehicle Reflections

•	Turn off Show Pedestrians

For details, see Overview of Configuring Graphics.

•	Play Multiplayer games with fewer participants. If you have a 28.8 KBps modem, it is recommended that you limit your game to four players.

•	If you’re using the rear view mirror in Cockpit View, hide the mirror by pressing the BACKSPACE key.

•	Turn off background music and decrease the quality of sound effects. For details, see Overview of Configuring Sound.

•	Use a faster modem when playing on the Internet, via a TCP/IP connection, or via a one-to-one modem connection. Use a cable modem, an ISDN connection, or a T1 connection to get faster performance in Multiplayer games.

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Camera Views
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Camera Views

In most situations, the default Chase Near View is the best view of your vehicle and what’s right ahead of you. But in certain situations, or by personal preference, you may want to use other camera views.

While you’re racing, you can use the C keyboard key, or button 3 on your gamepad or joystick, to toggle between the following camera views:

•	Chase Near View (default): The camera follows several car lengths above and behind your vehicle. Even when you turn, Chase Near turns with you, so you have a good view of your vehicle and the road ahead.

•	Cockpit View: The camera sits right in the driver’s seat of your vehicle. By default, you look forward, but you can also use hot keys to look left, right, and backward.

•	Chase Far View: The camera looks down on your vehicle and the surrounding neighborhood from far above, so you can see everything around you.

For the above views, you can press the W key to toggle a wide screen view on and off. When you’re not in wide screen view, you can press the D key to toggle the Dashboard View on and off.

The above information refers to default button assignments. If you customized your controls, you’ll need to press the F1 key when playing to see a list of game controls. For more information about the default button assignments of various game controllers, see Customizing Your Controller.

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Displaying a Map of the City
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Displaying a Map of the City

You can display several different sizes of the city map, each of which shows all major streets as well as the following tactical information (some of which depends on the type of game you’re playing). Specifically, the map:

•	Shows where you are in the city.

•	Shows where your opponents are. Each opponent appears on the map as a colored triangle.

•	Marks the locations of checkpoints you haven’t reached yet with a bright, highlighted dot, and checkpoints you have reached with a dark dot. Note: the checkpoint that the green compass arrow is pointing to is highlighted in yellow (see map below).

•	Marks the location of the Finish Line (only after you’ve cleared all other checkpoints. in a Checkpoint Race).

To adjust your city map’s display

1	Press the TAB key or Joystick Button 4 to toggle through two smaller versions of the city map—your camera view shrinks accordingly. Additionally, you can choose to turn off the city map.

2	Press the E key to zoom your city map in and out.

3	Press the Q key to pause the game and view a full-screen version of the city map—your camera view shrinks to the corner of your screen.  Pressing Q will not pause the game in multiplayer.

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Using Dashboard Instruments
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Using Dashboard Instruments

Most of the dashboard instruments in Midtown Madness 2 (such as the speedometer) function much as they do in the real vehicles. A few instruments (such as the Damage Meter) are there just for your playing pleasure. In both cases, dashboard instruments help you keep track of your vehicle and where you are in a race by showing such things as your speed and direction to the next checkpoint. Use those dashboard instruments to help you win!

If you press the D key on your keyboard, the dashboard for your particular vehicle will appear. If you press the H key, the Heads Up Display (HUD) appears, which displays the basic gauges for all vehicles.

To find out what all those instruments do, check out the table below.

DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT	FUNCTION
Speedometer	Shows your current speed on digital display
Tachometer	This displays the number of RPMs (revolutions per minute) your vehicle’s engine is producing. When you’re driving with a manual transmission, the optimal time to upshift is when the tachometer nears the red-line.
Gear	Shows your current gear on digital display. Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …
Damage Meter	Located beneath the tachometer, this horizontal bar shows the “health” of your vehicle. When collisions damage your vehicle, the vehicle’s health decreases; when its health runs out, the vehicle stops working. The Damage Meter starts completely green, becomes yellow as you incur damage, and gradually becomes red as your vehicle takes more and more damage.
Steering Bar	Indicates left/right position of vehicle’s steering wheel by using horizontal bar with marker. Center the marker to go straight. Note: The steering bar appears only when you are using the mouse as your driving controller.
Green Compass Arrow (Checkpoint and Blitz Races)	Points toward the nearest checkpoint and turns yellow when that checkpoint is behind you.
Checkpoint List	Lists the total number of checkpoints for a specific race; counts the total number of checkpoints you’ve reached.
Laps Record (Circuit Races)	Shows number of completed and remaining laps, as well as time spent on completed laps. Helps you monitor your progress.
Place Status Indicator	Lists the total number of participants in a race, and your relative position in that race.
Stopwatch (Checkpoint and Circuit Races)	Displays elapsed time since you started current race
Timer (Blitz Races)	Counts down toward zero. If Timer reaches zero, you lose!

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General Keyboard Commands
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General Keyboard Game Controls

General keyboard game controls give you a quick and easy way to do useful things while you play Midtown Madness 2—from changing views to displaying a cool city map. These controls work with all game controllers.

The default button assignments for general keyboard game controls are listed below. Print this list and keep it handy while you race.

IMPORTANT: You can change the default button assignments of the universal keyboard game controls. But if you customize the button assignments, the list below will no longer be accurate. Of course, you can always restore the settings to their defaults. For details, see Customizing Your Controller.

GENERAL KEYBOARD GAME CONTROLS

Press	To
F1	Display a list of game controls while you are driving (in Single Player, the game will pause)
ESC	Display the In-Game Menu (in Single Player, the game will pause)
F4	Restart current race
Q	Toggle full-screen version of city map (in Single Player, the game will pause)
E	Zoom city map
H	Toggle Heads Up Display (HUD), including speedometer
T	Toggle between automatic and manual transmission
Z	Downshift one gear (manual transmission). Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …
A	Upshift one gear (manual transmission). Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …
R	Toggle between reverse and first gears. You must already be in first gear to shift to reverse, and vice versa.
V	Switch your view to “Thrill Cam,” which allows you to view your vehicle from a cool angle while you perform a big stunt
2	Display CD player
3	Pause/Play CD player
4	Select previous track on CD player
5	Select next track on CD player
X	Point Green Compass Arrow to previous checkpoint in sequential list of remaining checkpoints
S	Point Green Compass Arrow to next checkpoint in sequential list of remaining checkpoints
I	Opponent Position. This little green arrow indicates your opponent’s position while you race.

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Choosing a Primary Driving Controller
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Choosing a Primary Driving Controller

Midtown Madness 2 will select the keyboard as your default driving controller. If you want, you can choose a joystick, mouse, game pad, or steering wheel instead. Use one of the following procedures to change driving controllers before or during gameplay.

IMPORTANT: If you plan to use a joystick, game pad, or steering wheel, use the Add New Hardware wizard to install it before running Midtown Madness 2. To start the wizard, click the Windows® Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click Add New Hardware, and follow the instructions on the screen to install your controller.

To choose your driving controller before gameplay

1	From any screen, select Options.

2	Click the Control button.

3	Select the controller you want to use from the Controller drop-down list.

4	Click Done, and then the Back arrow, to return to the screen where you were before you selected Options.

To change your driving controller during gameplay

1	During gameplay, press ESC to display the In-Game Menu.

2	Choose Options.

3	On the Options screen, choose Control Options.

4	Choose the controller you want to use from the Control drop-down list, and then click OK.

5	Select Previous Menu to return to the main In-Game Menu, and then select Resume Driving to return to gameplay.

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Driving with a Keyboard
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Driving with a Keyboard

Use the following controls, in conjunction with the General Keyboard Game Controls, to drive with a keyboard.

Note: If you have a joystick installed, Midtown Madness 2 will select it as your default driving controller. If you do not have a joystick installed, the mouse will become your default driving controller. Before you can drive with a keyboard, designate it as your primary driving controller. For details, see Choosing a Primary Driving Controller.

KEYBOARD CONTROLLER COMMANDS

Press	To
Hold down the  UP ARROW	Accelerate
Hold down the  DOWN ARROW	Brake/Reverse. After coming to a complete stop, reverse engages automatically.
Hold down the  LEFT ARROW	Turn left
Hold down the  RIGHT ARROW	Turn right
SPACEBAR	Apply the handbrake
C	Toggle between Chase Near View (default), Cockpit View, and Chase Far View
TAB	Toggle between two different sizes of city map, or turn the map on and off
ENTER	Honk your horn

GENERAL KEYBOARD GAME CONTROLS

Press	To
F1	Display a list of game controls while you are driving (in Single Player, the game will pause)
ESC	Pause game (Single Player only) and display In-Game Menu
F4	Restart current race
Q	Toggle full-screen version of city map (in Single Player, the game will pause)
E	Zoom city map
H	Toggle Heads Up Display (HUD), including speedometer
T	Toggle between automatic and manual transmission
Z	Downshift one gear (manual transmission). Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …
A	Upshift one gear (manual transmission). Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …
R	Toggle between reverse and first gears. You must already be in first gear to shift to reverse, and vice versa.
V	Switch your view to “Thrill Cam,” which allows you to view your vehicle from a cool angle while you perform a big stunt
2	Display CD player
3	Pause/Play CD player
4	Select previous track on CD player
5	Select next track on CD player
X	Point Green Compass Arrow to previous checkpoint in sequential list of remaining checkpoints
S	Point Green Compass Arrow to next checkpoint in sequential list of remaining checkpoints
I	Opponent Position. This little green arrow indicates your opponent’s position while you race.

LOOKING AROUND IN COCKPIT VIEW

4 key (number pad)	Look left
2 key (number pad)	Look backward
6 key (number pad)	Look right
8 key (number pad)	Look forward
W	Toggle wide screen view
BACKSPACE	Toggle rearview mirror
D	Toggle dashboard

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Driving with a Mouse
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Driving with a Mouse

Use the following controls, in conjunction with the General Keyboard Game Controls, to drive with your mouse.

Note: If you have a joystick installed, Midtown Madness 2 will select it as your default driving controller. If you do not have a joystick installed, the mouse will become your default driving controller. Before you can drive with a mouse, make sure it's designated as your primary driving controller. For details, see Choosing a Primary Driving Controller.

DRIVING WITH A MOUSE

Move mouse left and right	Turn left and right
Press	To
Left mouse button	Accelerate
Right mouse button	Brake. After coming to a complete stop, reverse engages automatically.
SPACEBAR	Apply the handbrake
C	Toggle between Chase Near View (default), Cockpit View, and Chase Far View
H	Toggle the mouse steering bar (and the Heads Up Display) on and off. In external views, this gives you visual feedback on how hard you’re cornering.
TAB	Toggle between two different sizes of the city map, or turn the map on and off
ENTER	Honk your horn

GENERAL KEYBOARD GAME CONTROLS

Press	To
F1	Display a list of game controls while you are driving (in Single Player, the game will pause)
ESC	Pause game (Single Player only) and display In-Game Menu
F4	Restart current race
Q	Toggle full-screen version of city map (in Single Player, the game will pause)
E	Zoom city map
H	Toggle Heads Up Display (HUD), including speedometer and steering bar
T	Toggle between automatic and manual transmission
Z	Downshift one gear (manual transmission). Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …
A	Upshift one gear (manual transmission). Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …
R	Toggle between reverse and first gears. You must already be in first gear to shift to reverse, and vice versa.
V	Switch your view to “Thrill Cam,” which allows you to view your vehicle from a cool angle while you perform a big stunt
2	Display CD player
3	Pause/Play CD player
4	Select previous track on CD player
5	Select next track on CD player
X	Point Green Compass Arrow to previous checkpoint in sequential list of remaining checkpoints
S	Point Green Compass Arrow to next checkpoint in sequential list of remaining checkpoints
I	Opponent Position. This little green arrow indicates your opponent’s position while you race.

LOOKING AROUND IN COCKPIT VIEW

4 (keyboard number pad)	Look left
2 (keyboard number pad)	Look backward
6 (keyboard number pad)	Look right
8 (keyboard number pad)	Look forward
W	Toggle wide screen view
BACKSPACE	Toggle rearview mirror
D	Toggle dashboard

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Driving with a Joystick
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Driving with a Joystick

Use the following controls, in conjunction with the General Keyboard Game Controls, to drive your vehicle with a joystick that you’ve previously installed on your PC.

Note: When you first install Midtown Madness 2, the joystick, if it's installed, will be your driving controller by default. For details, see Choosing a Primary Driving Controller.

Note: Joysticks vary greatly in the number and placement of buttons. The following instructions for accelerating, braking, and steering work with most joysticks, but the special button assignments may not work with your joystick. To get the most out of your joystick, customize the button assignments to your own liking. For details, see Customizing Button Assignments in Customizing Your Controller.

DRIVING WITH A JOYSTICK

Push forward	Accelerate
Pull back	Brake. After coming to a complete stop, reverse engages automatically.
Push left and right	Turn left and right
Press	To
Joystick Button 1	Honk your horn
Joystick Button 2	Apply the handbrake
Joystick Button 3	Toggle between Chase Near (default), Cockpit View, and Chase Far
Joystick Button 4	Toggle between two different sizes of the city map, or turn the map on and off

GENERAL KEYBOARD GAME CONTROLS

Press	To
F1	Display a list of game controls while you are driving (in Single Player, the game will pause)
ESC	Pause game (Single Player only) and display In-Game Menu
F4	Restart current race
Q	Toggle full-screen version of city map (in Single Player, the game will pause)
E	Zoom city map
H	Toggle Heads Up Display (HUD), including speedometer
T	Toggle between automatic and manual transmission
Z	Downshift one gear (manual transmission). Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …
A	Upshift one gear (manual transmission). Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …
R	Toggle between reverse and first gears. You must already be in first gear to shift to reverse, and vice versa.
V	Switch your view to “Thrill Cam,” which allows you to view your vehicle from a cool angle while you perform a big stunt
2	Display CD player
3	Pause/Play CD player
4	Select previous track on CD player
5	Select next track on CD player
X	Point Green Compass Arrow to previous checkpoint in sequential list of remaining checkpoints
S	Point Green Compass Arrow to next checkpoint in sequential list of remaining checkpoints
I	Opponent Position. This little green arrow indicates your opponent’s position while you race.

LOOKING AROUND IN COCKPIT VIEW

Move the Joystick POV Hat left, right, and back	In Cockpit View, look left, right, and back
Press	To
W	Toggle wide screen view
BACKSPACE	Toggle rearview mirror
D	Toggle dashboard

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Driving with a Game Pad
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Driving with a Game Pad

Use the following controls, in conjunction with the General Keyboard Game Controls, to drive your vehicle with a game pad that you’ve previously installed on your PC.

Note: If you have a joystick installed, Midtown Madness 2 will select it as your default driving controller. If you do not have a joystick installed, the mouse will become your default driving controller. Before you can drive with a game pad, designate it as your primary driving controller. For details, see Choosing a Primary Driving Controller.

Note: Game pads vary greatly in the number and placement of buttons. The following instructions for accelerating, braking, and steering work with most game pads, but the special button assignments may not work with yours. To get the most out of your game pad, customize the button assignments to your own liking. For details, see Customizing Button Assignments in Customizing Your Controller.

Using a Microsoft SideWinder game pad

If you’re using a Microsoft® game pad, you’ll need to select the game pad option within the Control Options screen. To do that, follow these steps:

1	From any Midtown Madness 2 screen, select Options.

2	Click Control to go to the Control Options screen.

3	In the Controller list, select Game pad.

4	Click Done.

DRIVING WITH A GAME PAD

Press	To
D-pad left and right	Turn left and right
Game pad Button 1	Accelerate
Game pad Button 2	Brake/Reverse. After coming to a complete stop, reverse engages automatically.
Game pad Button 3	Honk your horn
Game pad Button 4	Apply the handbrake
Keyboard C key	Toggle between Chase Near View (default), Cockpit View, and Chase Far View
Game pad Button 7	Downshift one gear (manual transmission only) Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …
Game pad Button 8	Upshift one gear (manual transmission only) Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …
Keyboard TAB key	Toggle between two different sizes of the city map, or turn the map on and off

GENERAL KEYBOARD GAME CONTROLS

Press	To
F1	Display a list of game controls while you are driving (in Single Player, the game will pause)
ESC	Pause game (Single Player only) and display In-Game Menu
F4	Restart current race
Q	Toggle full-screen version of city map (in Single Player, the game will pause)
E	Zoom city map
H	Toggle Heads Up Display (HUD), including speedometer
T	Toggle between automatic and manual transmission
Z	Downshift one gear (manual transmission). Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …
A	Upshift one gear (manual transmission). Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …
R	Toggle between reverse and first gears. You must already be in first gear to shift to reverse, and vice versa.
V	Switch your view to “Thrill Cam,” which allows you to view your vehicle from a cool angle while you perform a big stunt
2	Display CD player
3	Pause/Play CD player
4	Select previous track on CD player
5	Select next track on CD player
X	Point Green Compass Arrow to previous checkpoint in sequential list of remaining checkpoints
S	Point Green Compass Arrow to next checkpoint in sequential list of remaining checkpoints
I	Opponent Position. This little green arrow indicates your opponent’s position while you race.

LOOKING AROUND IN COCKPIT VIEW

4 key (keyboard number pad)	Look left
2 (keyboard number pad)	Look backward
6 key (keyboard number pad)	Look right
8 key (keyboard number pad)	Look forward
Game pad Button 5	Toggle dashboard
Game pad Button 6	Toggle wide screen view
Keyboard BACKSPACE key	Toggle rearview mirror

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Driving with a Steering Wheel
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Driving with a Steering Wheel

Using a steering wheel and pedals to drive in Midtown Madness 2 just makes sense!

Use the following controls, along with the General Keyboard Game Controls, to drive with a steering wheel and pedals that you’ve previously installed on your PC.

Note: If you have a joystick installed, Midtown Madness 2 will select it as your default driving controller. If you do not have a joystick installed, the mouse will become your default driving controller. Before you can drive with a steering wheel, designate it as your primary driving controller. For details, see Choosing a Primary Driving Controller.

Note: Steering wheels differ greatly. The following instructions for accelerating, braking, and steering work with all wheels, including force-feedback, but the special button assignments may not work with your wheel. To get the most out of your wheel, customize the button assignments to your own liking. For details, see Customizing Button Assignments in Customizing Your Controller.

DRIVING WITH A STEERING WHEEL

Step on the gas pedal	Accelerate (or Reverse when in reverse)
Step on the brake pedal	Brake
Turn the steering wheel left and right	Turn left and right
Press	To
Wheel Button 1	Apply the handbrake
Wheel Button 2	Honk your horn
Wheel Button 3	Toggle between Chase Near View (default), Cockpit View, and Chase Far View
Wheel Button 4	Toggle Heads Up Display (HUD), including speedometer
Wheel Button 5	Toggle between two different sizes of the city map, or turn the map on and off
Wheel Button 6	Toggle rearview mirror
Wheel Button 7	Shift Up
Wheel Button 8	Shift Down

GENERAL KEYBOARD GAME CONTROLS

Press	To
F1	Display a list of game controls while you are driving (in Single Player, the game will pause)
ESC	Pause game (Single Player only) and display In-Game Menu
F4	Restart current race
Q	Toggle full-screen version of city map (in Single Player, the game will pause)
E	Zoom city map
T	Toggle between automatic and manual transmission
Z	Downshift one gear (manual transmission). Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …
A	Upshift one gear (manual transmission). Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …
R	Toggle between reverse and first gears. You must already be in first gear to shift to reverse, and vice versa.
V	Switch your view to “Thrill Cam,” which allows you to view your vehicle from a cool angle while you perform a big stunt
2	Display CD player
3	Pause/Play CD player
4	Select previous track on CD player
5	Select next track on CD player
X	Point Green Compass Arrow to previous checkpoint in sequential list of remaining checkpoints
S	Point Green Compass Arrow to next checkpoint in sequential list of remaining checkpoints
I	Opponent Position. This little green arrow indicates your opponent’s position while you race.

LOOKING AROUND IN COCKPIT VIEW

4 (keyboard number pad)	Look left
2 (keyboard number pad)	Look backward
6 (keyboard number pad)	Look right
8 (keyboard number pad)	Look forward
W	Toggle wide screen view
Wheel Button 6	Toggle rearview mirror
D	Toggle dashboard

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Customizing Your Controller
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Customizing Your Controller

You can change the button assignments of your keyboard, mouse, joystick, Game pad, or steering wheel to match your own style and preferences.

To customize button assignments

Before you start racing, follow the procedure below to customize your controller’s button assignments:

1	Before starting a Race, select Options from any screen.

2	Click the Control button.

3	On the Control Options screen, verify that the name of your controller appears in the Controller list. The button assignments depend on which controller you select.

4	Click the Customize Controls button.

5	Click the name of a function, and then press a key on your keyboard (or button on your controller) to reassign that function to the key or button you just pressed.

Example: If you’re driving with a game pad in Cockpit View, by default you look behind you by pressing the 2 key on the number keypad of your keyboard. You can reassign that command to a game pad button instead.

6	Click Done twice to save your changes, and then the Back arrow, to return to the screen where you were before you selected Options.

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Tuning Your Controller
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Tuning Your Controller

Some drivers like tight, responsive steering and others like loose, forgiving steering. To match your driving preferences, you can change the steering sensitivity of your controller.

For controllers other than the keyboard, you can also tune the controller’s dead zone. Also, if your controller supports force-feedback, you can tune the strength of the force-feedback response.

IMPORTANT: If you’re driving with a joystick, game pad, or steering wheel, use the following procedure to install it before running Midtown Madness 2: Click the Windows® Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel to run the Add New Hardware wizard. Next, double-click Add New Hardware, and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation of your controller.

To tune your controller before starting a race

1	From any screen, choose Options.

2	Click the Control button.

3	On the Control Options screen, move each of the following sliders to the left to decrease sensitivity or force, and to the right to increase it:

•	Steering Sensitivity: Determines how sharply your vehicle turns when you use your controller to turn left or right.

•	Controller Dead Zone: Sets the size of the “dead zone” of your controller. This gives your steering a little “wiggle room.” When you create a dead zone, it helps prevent the slightest twitch of your hand from sending your vehicle into the nearest wall.

•	Collision Intensity and Road Force Intensity: Controls the amount of force you feel if you have a force-feedback controller.

4	Click Done, and then the Back arrow, to return to the screen where you were before you selected Options.

To tune your controller during a race

1	Press ESC to display the In-Game Menu.

2	On the In-Game Menu, choose Options and then choose Control Options.

3	On the Control Options screen, move each of the following sliders to the left to decrease sensitivity or force, and to the right to increase it:

•	Steering Sensitivity: Determines how sharply your vehicle turns when you use your controller to turn left or right.

•	Controller Dead Zone: Sets the size of the “dead zone” of your controller. This gives your steering a little “wiggle room.” When you create a dead zone, it helps prevent the slightest twitch of your hand from sending your vehicle into the nearest wall.

•	Collision Intensity scale and Road Force Intensity scale: Controls the amount of force you feel if you have a force-feedback controller.

4	Click OK and then select Previous Menu repeatedly, until you return to the In-Game Menu, and then select Resume Driving to return to where you were playing.

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Troubleshooting Your Controller
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Troubleshooting Your Controller

If your controller isn’t working right, use this information to diagnose and fix problems. If none of these solutions work, check the documentation provided by the manufacturer of your controller or the readme file located in the folder where you installed Midtown Madness 2. The following problems account for most joystick troubles:

•	Your joystick may not be properly configured in Windows®.

•	You may need to select your joystick as the “primary driving controller” for Midtown Madness 2.

•	The button assignments of your joystick may differ from your expectations.

•	You may need to adjust your game controls settings.

Verify that your joystick is configured in Windows

For your joystick to function correctly, you need to configure it as the “current joystick” for all Windows® programs. Before you run Midtown Madness 2, follow the procedure below to configure your joystick for all Windows® programs:

1	Click [image] to display the Windows® Game Controllers dialog box.

2	In the Controller list, verify that the joystick you want to use for Midtown Madness 2 lists a Status of OK. If it’s not OK, click the Properties button to configure it. See the procedure under the following error messages topic to configure your controller.

3	Click OK.

If you’re getting error messages

You may see the following message when configuring your controllers: “The selected control type could not be found. The primary controller has been set to mouse (or joystick/game pad/steering wheel).” To fix this problem, follow the steps below. Be sure that Midtown Madness 2 is not running when you start the procedure.

IMPORTANT: Print this topic before starting the procedure. As you follow the steps below, a dialog box appears that may obscure this topic. Refer to the printed topic to finish the procedure.

1	Click [image] to display the Windows® Game Controllers dialog box.

2	Remove all installed game controllers.

3	Add the controller you want to use with Midtown Madness 2.

4	Click OK.

5	Click OK again to exit the Game Controllers dialog box.

6	Start Midtown Madness 2 and select Options.

7	On the Options screen, click Control Options.

8	In the Control drop-down list, click the controller that you just added in Step 3.

9	Click Done, and then the Back arrow, to return to the screen where you were before you selected Options.

Select your joystick as the “primary driving controller” for Midtown Madness 2

For your joystick to function correctly, you need to choose it as the primary driving controller from within Midtown Madness 2. For details see Choosing a Primary Driving Controller.

If your Microsoft game pad’s button assignments are wrong

If you're using a Microsoft® game pad, you’ll need to select the game pad option within the Control Options screen. To do that, follow these steps:

1	From any Midtown Madness 2 screen, select Options.

2	Click the Control button.

3	In the Controller list, select Game pad.

4	Click Done.

If your car handling feels a little twitchy

Adjust the Controller Dead Zone slider to reduce the twitches of driving. Similarly, you can adjust the Steering Sensitivity slider to make all controllers more forgiving.

To find out how, see Tuning Your Controller.

Try lowering sound quality

Sometimes controller problems are related to using high sound quality. If the controller isn’t functioning, or is cutting in and out, turning off or reducing the sound quality before starting a race might solve the problem:

1	 From any screen, select Options.

2	 Click the Audio button.

3	On the Audio Options screen, clear the Sound FX, City Sounds, and the Play Music check boxes to turn off music and sound effects.

– or –

On the Audio Options screen, make the following adjustments to reduce sound quality:

•	Set Stereo FX to Mono to play sound effects and music in mono.

•	In the Sound Quality list, select Low to reduce the quality of sound effects.

4	Click Done and then the Back arrow repeatedly to get back to the screen where you were before you selected Options.

Verify that the button assignments of your joystick correspond to your expectations

By default, the behavior and button assignments of your joystick are automatically assigned. However, you can change these assignments.

To make sure your joystick’s buttons and behavior match your expectations, press the F1 key during gameplay and review the list that appears. If the list differs from your expectations, you can re-customize your joystick. For details, see Customizing Button Assignments in Customizing Your Controller.

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Configuring your Steering Wheel Overview
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Overview

Configuring Your Steering Wheel

When you install Midtown Madness 2, the joystick is your primary driving controller by default. If you prefer to use a steering wheel, be sure to install and configure it before you start Midtown Madness 2. For details, see Related Topics below.

After you install and configure a steering wheel, you need to designate it as your primary driving controller for Midtown Madness 2. For details, see Choosing a Primary Driving Controller.

You can change the default button assignments of your steering wheel. For details, see Customizing Button Assignments in Customizing Your Controller.

You can tune the sensitivity and other properties of your steering wheel. For details, see Tuning Your Controller.

For specific configurations, see these topics:

Configuring a Microsoft® SideWinder ® Force Feedback Wheel

Configuring a ThrustMaster® Nascar® Pro Wheel

Configuring a ThrustMaster® T1™

Configuring a ThrustMaster® Grand Prix 1™

Configuring CH Products Pro Pedals

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Configuring a Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel
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Configuring a Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel

With the Microsoft® SideWinder ® Force Feedback Wheel you can feel those collisions and sharp turns! Better yet, installing the SideWinder is easy; simply insert the CD and the installation wizard does it all for you. There are six buttons on the wheel for you to reassign, if you wish, or you can just start driving. Make sure you’ve chosen the SideWinder as your primary controller. For details, see Choosing a Primary Driving Controller.

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Configuring a ThrustMaster NASCAR Pro® Wheel
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Configuring a ThrustMaster NASCAR Pro Wheel

(Outside the U.S., ThrustMaster Formula One Steering Wheel)

If you plan to use a ThrustMaster NASCAR Pro Steering Wheel, follow these steps to install and configure it before you run Midtown Madness 2.

IMPORTANT: Print this topic before starting the procedure. As you follow the steps below, a dialog box appears that may obscure this topic. Refer to the printed topic to finish the procedure.

To configure a ThrustMaster NASCAR Pro steering wheel

1	Click [image] to display the Windows® Game Controllers dialog box.

2	Click Add.

3	In the Controllers list, click [Custom…].

4	In the Game Controllers box, click 2 axis.

5	In the Buttons list, click 4.

6	Click Special Characteristics, and then click Is A Race Car Controller.

7	Under Name, type a name for the steering wheel, and then click OK.

8	To calibrate your NASCAR Pro Wheel, click Properties.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT select the Rudder/Pedals checkbox.

9	Click Calibrate, and then follow the directions on your screen.  Click OK when you’re done.

10	Start Midtown Madness 2 and choose the Steering Wheel as your driving controller. For details, see Choosing a Primary Driving Controller.

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Configuring a ThrustMaster Formula T1/T2
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Configuring a ThrustMaster Formula T1/T2

If you plan to use a ThrustMaster® Formula T1/T2 steering wheel with pedals, follow the steps below to install and configure it before running Midtown Madness 2.

IMPORTANT: Print this topic before starting the procedure. As you follow the steps below, a dialog box appears that may obscure this topic. Refer to the printed topic to finish the procedure.

To configure a ThrustMaster Formula T1/T2 controller

1	Click [image] to display the Windows® Game Controllers dialog box.

2	Click Add.

3	In the Controllers list, click ThrustMaster Formula T1/T2, and then click OK.

4	To calibrate your T1/T2, click Properties.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT select the Rudder/Pedals checkbox.

5	Click Calibrate, and then follow the directions on your screen.

6	When you're finished calibrating, click OK.

7	Start Midtown Madness 2 and choose the Steering Wheel as your driving control. For details, see Choosing a Primary Driving Controller.

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Configuring a ThrustMaster Grand Prix 1
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Configuring a ThrustMaster Grand Prix 1

The ThrustMaster® Grand Prix 1 steering wheel with pedals requires a custom setup that is explained in the documentation provided by the manufacturer.

Also, older versions of this controller require an adapter. Make sure you are using an adapter if your controller requires it.

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Configuring CH Products Pro Pedals
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Configuring CH Products Pro Pedals

If you plan to use CH Products Pro Pedals, acceleration and braking will not function properly unless you set up your controllers by following the steps below. Make sure that Midtown Madness 2 isn’t running when you start this procedure.

IMPORTANT: Print this topic before starting the procedure. As you follow the steps below, a dialog box appears that may obscure this topic. Refer to the printed topic to finish the procedure.

To configure a CH Products Pro Pedals controller

For joysticks without a throttle:

1	Set the switch on the controller to Car. The switch is on the top of the controller between the two pedals.

2	Click [image] to display the Windows® Game Controllers dialog box.

3	Select the controller that best describes your joystick, plus one axis. For example, if you have a 2-axis, 2-button joystick, select a 3-axis, 2-button joystick.

4	Click Properties.

5	Select the Rudder/Pedals check box.

6	Calibrate your controls. The left pedal is axis 4, the right pedal is axis 3.

7	Start Midtown Madness 2 and enter the Custom Controls dialog on the Options screen.

7	Select Throttle and press the pedal you want to use for acceleration.

7	Select Brake and press the pedal you want to use for brakes.

For details, see Choosing a Primary Driving Controller.

For joysticks with a throttle:

1	Set the switch on the controller to Car. The switch is on the top of the controller between the two pedals.

2	Click [image] to display the Windows® Game Controllers dialog box.

3	Select the controller that best describes your joystick.

4	Click Properties.

5	Select the Rudder/Pedals check box.

6	Start Midtown Madness 2 and enter the Steering Wheel as your driving control.

For details, see Choosing a Primary Driving Controller.

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Main Menu Screen
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Main Menu Screen

What It Is	What To Do With It
Crash Course	Have fun learning and practicing the skills that will help you win, and unlock new vehicles and paint jobs while you’re at it.
Races	It's just you and the computer. Race a Blitz, Checkpoint, or Circuit Race, or choose to Cruise around the city without the pressure of competition.
Multiplayer	Race with other humans over The MSN Gaming Zone, a modem, a LAN, the Internet, or a serial cable connection.
Quick Race	Start racing NOW! Click this to pick a vehicle and go. Once you've played Midtown Madness 2, you can click the Quick Race button to pick a vehicle and jump straight into the last race you ran.
Select Driver	This is your current driver. Your race results and option preferences are associated with and saved along with your driver name. You can select another one you've created by pressing the DOWN arrow.
Create New Driver	Add a new driver name to the list.
Delete This Driver	Delete the currently displayed driver. (If you're down to only one driver, you can't delete it.)
Driver’s Stats	View the selected driver’s race records.
Race Records	Look at all the best race times! Check out all your Pro points!
Options	Configure your audio, control, and graphics options.


Main Options Screen
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Main Options Screen

What It Is	What To Do With It
About Midtown Madness 2	View a list of game credits and your Product ID number.
AudioAudioOptionsScreen	Select your sound card, sound quality, stereo, volume, and balance settings. You can also turn game sounds, music, or the game commentary on or off individually.
ControlControlOptionsScreen	Select the settings for your joystick, mouse, keyboard, game pad, or steering wheel.
GraphicsGraphicsOptionsScreen	Select your graphics and 3-D accelerator card settings here. There are a number of options that let you balance game speed and graphic clarity. If the game is running slowly, lowering your graphic settings may make the game run faster.


Audio Options Screen
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Audio Options Screen

What It Is	What To Do With It
Sound FX	Check this if you want to hear game sounds, including engines, crashes, and screams.
Play Commentary	Check this box if you want colorful commentary on your driving. This will include some helpful advice as well as good-natured razzing.
Play Music	Make sure this is checked if you want to hear music from your CD drive.
City Sounds	Check this box if you want to hear the sounds of San Francisco or London instead of music.
Device	Select your sound card here.
Stereo FX	Do you want Mono or Stereo? If the game is running slowly, switching to Mono may make the game run faster.
Sound Quality	You can pick Low, Medium, or High. Try High first, and if the game is running too slowly, reduce the sound quality.
Sound FX Volume	This is the volume setting for the game sounds if you've checked the Audio Effects box (described above).
Music/City Volume	If you have either Play Music or City Sounds selected, use this slider to adjust the volume setting.
Balance	This is your basic stereo balance. You’ll probably want to keep this toward the middle, but it's nice to know you can lean a little to the right or left.
Defaults	Click this to go back to the game’s original audio settings.
Cancel	Click this to go back to the main Options screen and throw away any changes you just made.
Done	Click this to go back to the main Options screen and save any changes you just made.


Control Options Screen
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Control Options Screen

What It Is	What To Do With It
Auto Reverse	Check this if you want your vehicle to go into reverse automatically when you accelerate after running into a building or something big that won't get out of the way.
Use POV Hat	Check this if you want to use the POV thumb switch on your joystick to look around in the game.
Force Feedback	Check this if you want to feel bumping and crashing effects of your force-feedback joystick or steering wheel.
Controller	Chose the device you want to play with.
Steering Sensitivity	You can make your controller more, or less, sensitive to your movements, so it’s responsive without being twitchy.
Controller Dead Zone	You can increase or decrease the Dead Zone, to give yourself a little “wiggle room,” so your joystick or steering wheel has a little play in it. Click the slider to the right to increase the Controller Dead Zone setting and reduce the twitchiness of your controller's response. Clicking the slider to the left means that your tiniest inputs are fed into the game
Calibrate	This button launches the Windows® Game Controllers dialog, where you'll click the Properties button to calibrate your joystick or other controller.
Collision Intensity	If you have Force Feedback, how much do you want to feel your crashes? Click the left arrow for less, the right arrow for more.
Road Force Intensity	If you have Force Feedback, how much do you want to feel the bumps on the road? Click the left arrow for less, the right arrow for more.
Customize Controls	This will display the master list of the current assignments for your controller buttons (joystick, keyboard, etc.). To change anything, click the function (Map Toggle, for example), and then click the button (M, for example) you want to assign that function to. If that button is already assigned elsewhere, you’ll get a message telling you so.
Defaults	Click this to go back to the game’s original control settings.
Cancel	Click this to go back to the main Options menu and throw away any changes you just made.
Done	Click this to go back to the main Options menu and save any changes you just made.


Graphics Options Screen
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Graphics Options Screen

What It Is	What To Do With It
Textured Sky	Check this box if you’d like to see textures in the sky. If the game is moving too slowly, you might want to turn this off.
Vehicle Reflections	Check this box if you'd like to see the reflections of vehicles in the game. If the game is moving too slowly, you might want to turn this off.
Show Pedestrians	Check this box to drive with pedestrians around. Unchecking this box can really make the game run faster!
Display	Choose which video card driver you want to use.
Renderer	Click the DOWN arrow and then choose which graphics card you want your computer to use for this game. When you start Midtown Madness 2 for the first time, your 3-D graphics card is automatically detected and selected in this list.
Resolution	Click the graphics resolution you want. Higher numbers mean a sharper picture, but perhaps a slower game.
Visibility	Click the right arrow to increase the distance you can see in front of you as you're driving. This reduces the "popping effect," where buildings, street signs, and other objects in your forward field of view appear to suddenly "pop" into view. If the game runs too slowly after you increase the distance, click the left arrow to make them appear only when you get closer to them. Clicking the right arrow too much might slow down your game, depending on your hardware.
Lighting Quality	Click the right arrow to increase the quality of lighting effects. Careful—clicking the right arrow too much might slow down your game, depending on your hardware.
Texture Quality	Click the down arrow to choose Very High, High, Medium, or Low graphic detail for surface textures. Higher detail means a sharper picture, but perhaps a slower game, depending on your hardware.
Object Detail	Click the down arrow to choose Very High, High, Medium, or Low graphic detail for vehicles and buildings. Higher detail means a sharper picture, but perhaps a slower game, depending on your hardware.
Cloud Shadows	Click the down arrow to choose High, Low, or None. Higher detail for cloud shadows results in a better picture, but it may slow down your game depending on your hardware.
Defaults	Click this to go back to the game's original graphics settings.
Cancel	Click this to go back to the Options menu and throw away any changes you just made.
Done	Click this to go back to the Options menu and save any changes you just made.


Create a New Driver Screen
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Create a New Driver Screen

What It Is	What To Do With It
Enter New Driver Name	Type in a name for your driver.
Amateur	Click Amateur if you want your new driver to start off nice and easy. You'll get longer Blitz race times, less traffic, and you'll have an easier time unlocking races, special vehicles and custom paint jobs.
Professional	Click Professional if you want to give your new driver more of a challenge. The Blitz race times are shorter, there's more traffic in your way in all types of races, and you'll have a tougher time unlocking races, special vehicles and custom paint jobs.
Cancel	Click this if you don't want this driver.
Done	Click this to save the new driver you just created.


Driver Stats Screen
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Driver’s Stats Screen

What It Is	What To Do With It
Blitz	Check this box to have your selected driver's Blitz Race records display in the table.
Circuit	Check this box to have your selected driver's Circuit Race records display in the table.
Checkpoint	Check this box to have your selected driver's Checkpoint Race records display in the table.
San Francisco	Check this box to have information regarding San Francisco races display in the table.
London	Check this box to have information regarding London races display in the table.
Done	Click this when you're done looking at this driver's race records.


Vehicles Screen
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Select Vehicle Screen

What It Is	What To Do With It
Vehicle	Click the Vehicle Name Box to see a list of vehicles. Click the up arrow to see the previous vehicle in the showcase. Click the down arrow to see the next vehicle in the showcase.
Locked	If you see the word LOCKED across the vehicle, you can't drive it yet. Each vehicle is unlocked in a unique way (see Unlocking Vehicles). If you see the word LOCKED across the vehicle color you want, you can't can’t use that paint job yet. Each custom paint job is unlocked in a unique way (see Unlocking Custom Paint Jobs).
Color	Click the Color Box to see a list of vehicle colors. Click the up arrow to see the previous color on the list. Click the down arrow to see the next color on the list.
Transmission	Select Automatic if you want automatic transmission. Select Manual for a manual transmission. Automatic is recommended for most players.
Horsepower	This shows how much power your engine has.
Top Speed	This shows how fast your vehicle can go.
Durability	This shows how tough your vehicle is when it's been hit a few times.
Mass	This shows how big and heavy your vehicle is. Heavy vehicles are more massive, and take more damage, but are usually slower.
Vehicle Showcase	Click here to see detailed specs on the currently selected vehicle.
Back	Click this to go back to the last screen.
Go Drive	Click this when you're ready to roll!


Multiplayer Screen
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Multiplayer Screen

What It Is	What To Do With It
MSN Gaming Zone	Click this to close the game, launch your web browser, and connect to the MSN Gaming Zone, a free matchmaking service where you can play over the Internet against other Midtown Madness 2 players from around the globe!
IPX Connection	Play with up to seven other players if you are all connected to an IPX Local Area Network (LAN). One of you should click the Host button to set up the game, and the rest of the players should click the Join button and then look for the game in the Available Sessions box. Click the session name once it appears. (Don't worry if you aren't sure what kind of network you're hooked up to. If a certain connection is not available from your machine, it will be dimmed, and you won't be able to click it anyway.)
TCP/IP Connection	Play over a TCP/IP LAN (Local Area Network) or Internet connection. Over a LAN, you can play with up to seven other players. One of you should click the Host button to set up the game, and the rest of the players should click the Join button and then look for the game in the Available Sessions box. Click the session name once it appears. Everyone playing the game will need to know the host's IP address. Here's a handy way to find out what that address is. Or you can leave the IP address blank, and Midtown Madness 2 will find and display any currently available sessions. (Don't worry if you aren't sure what kind of network you're hooked up to. If a certain connection is not available from your machine, it will be dimmed, and you won't be able to click it anyway.)
Serial Cable Connection	Play with one other person over a cable that's connected to the serial port on each of your computers. After you have both clicked Serial Cable Connection, one of you will host by clicking the Host button, and the other will join by clicking the Join button. It doesn't matter which is which. Just make sure the host gets started first, and that all your settings in the Setup Serial Communications dialog box match exactly.
Modem Connection	Play with one other person through your modems. One of you will be the host, and one will join.  The host sets up first: Click Modem Connection, then click the Host button. From the Modem Connection dialog box, select your modem from the drop-down list, and then click Answer and wait for the joiner to call you. When the call comes through, the Lobby screen appears. If you're the joiner, wait for the host to get set up. Then click Modem Connection and the Join button. Type the host's phone number into the Modem Connection dialog box, and click Connect.
Net Name	How would you like to be known over the network? Make up a name, click in the Net Name box with your mouse, and then start typing.
Host	Click this button to host a new Multiplayer game. There is one host per session; everyone else is a joiner. The host chooses the race, and also sets the weather and time-of-day conditions. If the host has unlocked some of the locked vehicles, those vehicles are available to all joiners of the host's game. If you're playing a two-person game (over a serial cable or a pair of modems, for example), one of you will host, then the other will join.
Join	Click this button to join a game that someone else is hosting. Click Join, and then click the name of the session you want to join in the available sessions box (below the Join button).
Available Sessions Box	Use the scroll bar to see the rest of the list of sessions. To join a session, click Join, and then click the name of an available session. To host a new game, just click Host.
Back	Click this to return to the last screen.


Multiplayer Host Screen
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Host Settings Screen

What It Is	What To Do With It
Cruise	No clock, no opponents. Just cruise the city.
Blitz	Human players race against the clock! You'll share the road with your fellow racers as you all try to finish before the clock runs out.
Checkpoint	Go through checkpoints in any order, then beat your human opponents to the finish!
Circuit	Race on chartered courses through the city. Go through the course's checkpoints in a particular order, for a particular number of laps.
Cops & Robbers	You wanna chase or be chased? Get the gold to the bank or your hideout - without getting robbed by your opponents!
Race Name	Pick a specific Blitz, Checkpoint, or Circuit race from this list.
Laps	Click the UP arrow for more laps, or the DOWN arrow for fewer laps. (This option will only appear for a Circuit race.)
Game Types	Lists the three types of Cops & Robbers games. Select Free-For-All if you don’t want teams, select Cops Vs. Robbers if you want to limit the Cops to the Mustang Cop Cruiser, and the Robbers to the Ford Mustang GT, and select Robber Teams if you want any unlocked vehicle available to the two teams.
Game Limits	This determines how the Cops & Robbers game will end. Select None if you don’t want any win conditions and if you just want to play ‘till you drop, select Time if you want to set a time limit, and select Point if you want to set a point limit.
Gold Mass	Weigh the car down with a little gold or a lot! The higher this number, the slower the car carrying the gold will be. The lower the number, the easier it is to knock the gold from an opponent's car.
Location	Select the city in which you want to race.
Time of Day	Click to get a different time of day for your race.
Weather	Click to get different weather for your race.
Pedestrian Density	How thick with people do you want your race to be? Use the right and left arrows to get more or less density.
Back	Click here to throw away any changes you made and go back to the Multiplaye Lobbyr screen.
Done	Click here to save any changes you made and return to the Multiplayer Lobby screen.


Multiplayer Lobby Screen
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Multiplayer Lobby Screen

What It Is	What To Do With It
Game Settings Box (upper left corner)	This will show you all the conditions of the race, like the race name, weather, time of day, difficulty level, and the number of checkpoints or laps there will be. The game settings can only be changed by the Host.
Players	This is the list of people who have currently signed in to play, so you know if everyone you're expecting has actually shown up.
You	This shows your name, and the car and car color you're currently driving. If you don't like the vehicle, click the Select Vehicle button.
Your Team	If you’re playing a Cops & Robbers game that has teams, this is where you’ll pick your team.
Chat	Chat with other players while you play! Type your messages in the smaller field, then press Enter to send them. You message will appear (along with everyone else's messages) in the big Chat Messages box right above.
Eject Player	If you’re the host, click this to eject a player. During the game, the host can press the F6 button on the keyboard to bring up a list of players to eject.
Host Settings	If you’re the host, click this to ajust the game settings.
Select Vehicle	Switch vehicles! The host’s record determines which vehicles are unlocked.
Back	Click this to go back to the Multiplayer screen.
Start Server	If you’re the host, click here when you're ready to race.
Ready	If you’re joining this game, click here when you're ready to race.


Races Screen
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Races Screen

What It Is	What To Do With It
Cruise	No clock, no opponents. Just cruise the city.
Blitz	It's you against the clock! Choose from the list of Blitz race names on the right.
Checkpoint	Race against your opponents to all the checkpoints, in any order you want. Chose from the list of Checkpoint race names on the right.
Circuit	Race against your opponents on a charted course through the city. Chose from the list of Circuit race names on the right.
Race Name	Click the arrows to display available races, and then click the one you want.
Laps	Click the UP arrow for more laps, or the DOWN arrow for fewer laps. (This option will only appear for a Circuit race in which you have previously placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd as an Amateur, or 1st place as a Professional.)
Opponents	Click the UP arrow for more vehicles to race against, or the DOWN arrow for less competition. (This option will only appear for a Circuit race in which you have previously placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd as an Amateur, or 1st place as a Professional.)
Location	Select the city in which you want to race.
Time of Day	This option is always available for Cruise mode. For the other race types, this option is only available for races in which you have previously placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd as an Amateur, or 1st place as a Professional.
Weather	This option is always available for Cruise mode. For the other race types, this option is only available for races in which you have previously placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd as an Amateur, or 1st place as a Professional.
Pedestrian Density	Increase or decrease the number of pedestrians you'll run into (or around) during your race. Click the right arrow for lots of pedestrians, or the left arrow for not so many. This option is always available for Cruise mode. For the other race types, this option is only available for races in which you have previously placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd as an Amateur, or 1st place as a Professional.
Traffic Density	Increase or decrease the amount of traffic you'll encounter during your race. Click the right arrow for heavier traffic, or the left arrow for lighter traffic. This option is always available for Cruise mode. For the other race types, this option is only available for races in which you have previously placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd as an Amateur, or 1st place as a Professional.
Cop Density	Increase or decrease the number of police cars you'll encounter during your race. Click the right arrow for lots of police cars, or the left arrow for not so many. This option is always available for Cruise mode. For the other race types, this option is only available for races in which you have previously placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd as an Amateur, or 1st place as a Professional.
Back	Click this to go back to the last screen.
Select Vehicle	Click this when you've chosen your race and all its settings and you're ready to move on.


Crash Course Screens
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Crash Course Screens

What It Is	What To Do With It
London Cabbie	Select this to learn and practice skills while attending the East End Cab Company School of Driving. Pass the final exam, and you’ll unlock the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage!
SF Stunt Driver	Select this to learn and practice skills while attending the Golden Gate Stunt Driving School. Pass the Final Exam, and you’ll unlock the LTV – the Light Tacticle Vehicle!
Training	Select this to enable Crash Course mode. Select lessons from the Lesson box.
Blitz	Ready to use your new skills in the real world? Select this to run a Blitz Race, without having to return to the Races menu. Blitz Race names will appear in the Race Name box.
Checkpoint	Ready to use your new skills in the real world? Select this to run a Checkpoint Race, without having to return to the Races menu. Checkpoint Race names will appear in the Race Name box.
Back	Click this to go back to the previous screen.
Done	If you’ve selected Training, click this to start!
Select Vehicle	If you’ve selected a race, click this to advance to the Select Vehicle screen.


Race Records Screen
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Race Records Screen

What It Is	What To Do With It
Blitz	See the times or points for Blitz races.
Circuit	See the times or points for Circuit races.
Checkpoint	See the times or points for Checkpoint races.
Amateur Times	See the race times for all Amateur drivers.
Pro Times	See the race times for all Professional drivers.
Pro Points	See how many points your Professional drivers have scored.
San Francisco	See the records for San Francisco.
London	See the records for London.
Done	Click this when you're done looking at all the race records.


Setup Serial Communications Screen
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Setup Serial Communications Screen

For most of these settings, what matters most is that your settings match the other player's settings exactly. The only setting with a real performance impact is Baud Rate. (Choose a fast one.)

What It Is	What To Do With It
Port	Select the port on your computer the cable is plugged into. Usually, it will be COM1. If that doesn't work, try COM2.
Baud Rate	Select the speed of data flow over your cable. Choose the fastest number that's available to both players. (This has to match the other player's settings.)
Stop Bits	This setting won't have any impact on your game performance. Just make sure it matches the other player's setting.
Flow Control	This setting won't have any impact on your game performance. Just make sure it matches the other player's setting.
Parity	This setting won't have any impact on your game performance. Just make sure it matches the other player's setting.
Cancel	Click this button to exit this dialog box without saving changes.
Done	Click this button to save your settings when you're done.


Overview of Configuring Graphics
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Overview

Configuring Graphics

Midtown Madness 2 provides the same great gameplay on a huge variety of PC hardware. However, the quality of graphics and sound depends heavily on the power of your hardware.

When you install and run Midtown Madness 2 for the first time, Setup automatically determines the default settings for graphics and sound that best match your hardware.

You can crank up the quality of graphics whenever you want. Remember, though, high quality graphics look great, but they will slow down the game unless you have great hardware to match.

Even if you don’t have high-powered hardware, experiment with different graphics configurations to see what works best on your specific combination of hardware. You can always return to the default settings.

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Setting the Screen Resolution
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Setting the Screen Resolution

Screen resolution is a measurement of the number of horizontal and vertical pixels that form the images on your monitor. The higher the number of pixels, the better the quality of the images on your screen. Higher resolutions look better, but require powerful hardware. With modest hardware, very high screen resolutions will slow down the game.

Recommended screen resolutions

On most systems, the recommended (and default) screen resolution is 640 x 480 pixels. Go ahead and increase the screen resolution, if you know you have the right hardware, or you just want to experiment. If the game slows down or becomes jittery, lower the screen resolution to bring the game back to normal.

To set the screen resolution

You’ll need to set the screen resolution before you start gameplay:

1	Before starting gameplay, choose Options from any screen.

2	Click the Graphics button.

3	On the Graphics Options screen, select a resolution from the Resolution drop-down list.

4	Click Done, and then the Back arrow, to get to the screen where you were before you selected Options.

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Setting the Texture Quality
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Setting the Texture Quality

Textures give the buildings, cars, and other objects a realistic look, so that asphalt looks like asphalt and grass looks like grass. Higher texture quality helps these objects look more realistic, but requires more powerful hardware.

Midtown Madness 2 determines the best graphics settings for your system, but you can experiment with these settings to fit your own personal preferences. A higher setting will increase the visual quality, but decrease game performance, while a lower setting will decrease visual quality and increase game performance.

To change the quality of textures

1	Before starting gameplay, choose Options from any screen.

2	Click the Graphics button.

3	In the Texture Quality drop-down list, choose Very High for maximum texture quality, High for high quality, Medium for medium quality, or Low for lower quality.

4	Click Done, and then the Back arrow, to get back to the screen where you were before you selected Options.

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Setting the Object Detail
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Setting the Object Detail

You can increase the level of detail of 3-D objects in Midtown Madness 2 to make them look more realistic—if your hardware’s powerful enough.

Midtown Madness 2 automatically determines the best graphics settings for your system, but you can experiment with these settings to fit your own personal preferences. A higher setting will increase the visual quality, but decrease game performance, while a lower setting will decrease visual quality and increase game performance.

To change the level of detail of 3-D objects

1	Before starting gameplay, choose Options from any screen.

2	Click the Graphics button.

3	In the Object Detail drop-down list, select either Very High for maximum detail 3-D objects, High for high detail, Medium for medium detail, or Low for lower detail.

4	Click Done, and then the Back arrow, to get back to the screen where you were before you selected Options.

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Setting the Graphic Effects
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Setting the Graphics Effects

Lighting, shadows, pedestrians, and reflections off the metallic surfaces of vehicles help scenes look more life-like. You’ll need fairly powerful hardware to get these cool lighting effects without slowing down the game.

Midtown Madness 2 determines the best graphics for your system. Experiment with the graphic settings to find the best look for you.

To toggle graphics effects on and off

1	From any screen, choose Options.

2	Click the Graphics button.

3	Toggle the following graphics effects on and off:

•	Textured Sky: Matches the weather and time of day you choose. Unchecking this may improve your game’s performance.

•	Vehicle Reflections: Makes reflections appear on the metallic surfaces of your vehicle. Unchecking this may improve your game’s performance.

•	Show Pedestrians: Makes pedestrians appear in the game (where appropriate). Unckecking this may improve your game’s performance.

4	Click the following sliders to fine-tune other visual effects:

•	Visibility: Determines how far away from your vehicle the computer starts drawing the scenery. Clicking on the left arrow decreases the visibility, but may improve your game’s performance.

•	Lighting Quality: Influences the overall quality of the lighting. Clicking on the left arrow decreases the visibility, but may improve your game’s performance.

5	To change the level of detail for Cloud Shadows, in the Cloud Shadows drop-down list, select either High for high detail, Medium for medium detail, or Low for lower detail. Selecting High results in a more detailed textured sky, but it may slow down your game’s performance.

6	Click Done, and then the Back arrow, to get back to the screen where you were before you selected Options.

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Selecting the Renderer
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Selecting the Renderer

The renderer draws the graphics on your screen. For higher quality graphics, use a graphics card that supports DirectX as your renderer. If you don’t have such a card, you’re limited to the software simulation of the card’s functions. This simulation puts a heavy burden on the CPU of your computer, which in turn results in lower quality graphics.

If you have a DirectX-compatible graphics card when you install Midtown Madness 2, this card will automatically become your renderer. If you get the card after you install Midtown Madness 2, you’ll have to change the renderer manually.

To change the renderer

1	From any screen, choose Options.

2	Click the Graphics button.

3	If you have a 3-D graphics card that’s compatible with DirectX, select the name of your card in the Renderer drop-down list.

– or –

If you don’t have a 3-D graphics card, select “Software Only (no 3D video card)” from the Renderer drop-down list.

4	Click Done, and then the Back arrow, to get back to the screen where you were before you selected Options.

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Overview of Configuring Sound
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Overview

Configuring Sound

Midtown Madness 2 includes many sound effects—the roar of your engine, the screech of tires on asphalt, pedestrians screaming “Maniac!” and more. If you have a sound card, you can hear these sound effects.

While you play, you can listen to music from the Midtown Madness 2 CD or play your own music CD. Of course, you have control over the volume, balance, and quality of sound effects and music.

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Playing Music While You Race
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Playing Music While You Race

You can listen to music from the Midtown Madness 2 CD or from any music CD while you play Midtown Madness 2.

To play the Midtown Madness 2 CD

•	Insert the Midtown Madness 2 CD into the same CD-ROM drive from which you installed the game.

To play your own music CD

•	Hold down the SHIFT key while inserting the music CD. The SHIFT key prevents the Windows CD player window from displaying, and needs to be held down for at least 10 seconds to prevent that window from displaying. Make sure that the drive is the same drive from which you installed Midtown Madness 2.

During gameplay, use the following universal keyboard game controls to play music:

PRESS	TO
2	Display the CD player
3	Play or stop the current track
4	Select the previous track
5	Select the next track
If the CD does not play, press ALT+TAB to close the Windows® CD player window, and try again to play your CD.

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Adjusting the Volume of Sound Effects and Music
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Adjusting the Volume of Sound Effects and Music

Here’s how to adjust the volume, balance, and quality of sound effects and music before or during gameplay.

To adjust sound effects and music before gameplay

1	From any screen, select Options.

0	2	Click the Audio button.

1	3	Make sure that the Sound FX, Play Commentary, and Play Music (or City Sounds) check boxes are selected.

2	4	Adjust your settings:

•	Click the Sound FX Volume slider to adjust the volume of your sound effects.

•	Click the Music/City Volume slider to adjust the volume of your music or city sounds.

•	Click the Balance slider to change the balance of sound effects and music.

5	Set Stereo FX to Stereo to play sound effects and music in stereo (if your sound card supports stereo), or to Mono to play sound effects and music in mono.

6	Change the quality of sound effects and music by selecting one of the following options in the Sound Quality list:

•	High: High quality sound (16 bits, 22 kHz, 32 channels)

•	Medium: Medium quality sound (8 bits, 22 kHz, 16 channels)

•	Low: Lower quality sound (8 bits, 11 kHz, 8 channels)

7	Click Done, and then the Back arrow, to return to the screen where you were before you selected Options.

To adjust sound effects and music during gameplay

1	During gameplay, press ESC to display the In-Game Menu.

2	On the In-Game Menu, select Options.

3	On the Options screen, select Audio Options.

4	Adjust your settings:

•	Click the Sound FX Volume slider to adjust the volume of your sound effects.

•	Click the Music/City Volume slider to adjust the volume of your music or city sounds.

•	Click the Balance slider to change the balance of sound effects and music.

5	Select OK to save, or Cancel to throw away any changes. Select Previous Menu to return to the In-Game Menu, then select Resume Driving to return to the game you were playing.

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Turning Sound Effects On and Off
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Turning Sound Effects On and Off

Are the honking horns and screeching tires getting on your nerves? You can turn them off completely—or turn them back on later.

To turn sound effects on and off

1	Before starting gameplay, select Options from any screen.

2	Click the Audio button.

3	On the Audio Options screen, toggle the Sound FX check box to turn sound effects on or off. You can also toggle Play Commentary, Play Music, or City Sounds on and off.

4	Click Done, and then the Back arrow, to get back to the screen where you were before you selected Options.

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More Graphics Detail
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More Graphics Detail

You can increase the detail and quality of the graphics in Midtown Madness 2 manually, overriding the defaults. See Overview of Configuring Graphics to learn more.

Hardware support

To get the most out of Midtown Madness 2 you’ll need a graphics card that’s compatible with DirectX. This graphics card takes over some of the graphics work that your computer’s CPU has to do, freeing it up to handle other game functions.

If you already have a graphics card, you may still need to manually designate it for use with Midtown Madness 2. For details, see Selecting the Renderer.

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Steering Control Sensitivity Levels
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Steering Control Sensitivity Levels

Is driving in Midtown Madness 2 either too twitchy or too mushy? You can easily tune your keyboard, mouse, joystick, game pad, or steering wheel to have the exact responsiveness you prefer.

For details, see Tuning your Controller.

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There's No Sound
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There’s No Sound

Surrounded by dead silence while you play Midtown Madness 2? You need to have a sound card to hear the roar of the engines and the screech of the tires while you play.

If you have a sound card when you install Midtown Madness 2, then sound effects and music should be turned on by default.

If you get a new sound card after you install Midtown Madness 2, or if you don’t hear sounds despite the presence of a sound card, check the following things:

•	Make sure that your speakers or headphones are connected properly, and their volume is turned up.

•	Verify that the Sound FX, Play Commentary, and Play Music (or City Sounds) checkboxes are checked. For details, see Turning Sound Effects On and Off.

•	Verify that the Sound FX Volume and the Music/City Volume is up. For details, see Adjusting the Volume of Sound Effects and Music.

•	You may not have the latest driver for your sound card. Contact the manufacturer of your sound card to get the latest sound driver. (If you have Internet access, you can usually find free driver updates on the manufacturer’s Web site.)

•	If you want to play music, turn on your CD player while you race. For details, see Playing Music While You Race.

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Monitor is Set to Display More than High Color (16-Bit)
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Monitor is Set to Display More Than High Color (16-bit)

Midtown Madness 2 runs best when your monitor is set to display High Color (16-bit). If you choose to leave your monitor set to higher color modes, it is very likely that Midtown Madness 2 will not run satisfactorily. However, if you use a 3-D hardware graphics accelerator, you may be able to get satisfactory performance in higher color modes.

IMPORTANT: Print this topic before starting the procedure. As you follow the steps below, a dialog box appears which may obscure this topic. Refer to the printed topic to finish the procedure.

To set your monitor to display High Color (16-bit)

1	Click [image] to display the Display Properties dialog box.

2	In the Colors list, click High Color (16 bit).

3	Click OK.

IMPORTANT: You may be prompted to restart Windows® for the display setting change to take effect. Before you restart Windows, press ALT+TAB to return to Midtown Madness 2, and then quit the game.

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Setting Your Monitor to Display High Color (16-bit)
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Setting Your Monitor to Display High Color (16-bit)

Midtown Madness 2 runs best when your monitor is set to display High Color (16-bit). If you choose to leave your monitor set to higher color modes, it is very likely that Midtown Madness 2 will not run satisfactorily. However, if you use a 3-D hardware graphics accelerator, you may be able to get satisfactory performance in higher color modes.

Note: Your monitor and display adapter determine whether you can change your screen resolution.

IMPORTANT: Print this topic before starting the procedure. As you follow the steps below, a dialog box appears which may obscure this topic. Refer to the printed topic to finish the procedure.

To set your monitor to display High Color (16-bit)

1	Click [image] to display the Display Properties dialog box.

2	In the Colors list, click High Color (16 bit).

3	Click OK.

IMPORTANT: You may be prompted to restart Windows® in order for the display setting change to take effect. Before you restart Windows, press ALT+TAB to return to Midtown Madness 2, then quit the game.

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Setting Your Monitor to Display 256 Colors
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Setting Your Monitor to Display 256 Colors

In order to start Midtown Madness 2, your monitor must be set to display at least 256 colors.

Note: Your monitor and display adapter determine whether you can change your screen resolution.

IMPORTANT: Print this topic before starting the procedure. As you follow the steps below, a dialog box appears which may obscure this topic. Refer to the printed topic to finish the procedure.

To set your monitor to display 256 colors

1	Click [image] to display the Display Properties dialog box.

2	In the Colors list, click 256 Colors.

3	Click OK.

IMPORTANT: You may be prompted to restart Windows® in order for the display setting change to take effect. Before you restart Windows, press ALT+TAB to return to Midtown Madness 2, then quit the game.

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Game Doesn't Run Fast Enough
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Game Doesn’t Run Fast Enough

Does the virtual world of Midtown Madness 2 seem to be running in slow motion? The speed at which the game runs depends on many factors. Try the following procedures to speed things up:

•	Before starting Midtown Madness 2, quit all other applications.

•	Reduce the quality of graphics.

If you have powerful hardware, then you should be able to see high graphics without slowing down the game. But if you don’t, you’ll have to choose between good graphics and fast gameplay.

To find out how to change the quality of graphics, see Overview of Configuring Graphics.

1.	If you are in Cockpit View with the rearview mirror displayed, hide the rearview mirror by pressing the BACKSPACE key.

2.	Turn off background music and decrease the quality of sound effects. For details, see Overview of Configuring Sound.

3.	Upgrade your CPU, graphics card, and RAM. Having high-performance hardware is the only way to get the absolute best performance in Midtown Madness 2 and many similar games without compromising the quality of graphics and sound.

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Microsoft Game Pad Button Assignments Are Wrong
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Microsoft Game Pad’s Button Assignments Are Wrong

If you’re using a Microsoft® game pad, you'll need to select the game pad option within the Control Options screen. To do that, follow these steps:

1	From any Midtown Madness 2 screen, select Options, then Control.

2	In the Controllers list, select Game pad.

3	Click Done to save your changes.

If you want to remap your game pad’s buttons, you’ll need to follow these steps:

1	From any Midtown Madness 2 screen, select Options, then Control.

2	Click Customize Controls.

3	Click the control item you want to change, then click the new button you want to assign to that control.

4	Click Done to save your changes.


Two Joysticks Installed
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Two Joysticks Installed

If you’re a true power gamer with more than one joystick installed on your computer, you need to do two things before you can use one of those joysticks with Midtown Madness 2:

•	Before running Midtown Madness 2, specify one joystick as your “current joystick” for all Windows® programs.

•	Within Midtown Madness 2, designate the same joystick as the primary driving controller.

IMPORTANT: Print this topic before starting the procedure. As you follow the steps below, a dialog box appears which may obscure this topic. Refer to the printed topic to finish the procedure.

To specify the “current joystick” for all Windows programs

Only one joystick at a time can be the current joystick for all Windows programs. Use the following procedure to select the current joystick for all programs:

1	Click [image] to display the Windows® Game Controllers dialog box.

2	Click the Advanced tab.

3	Click the game controller currently assigned to Controller ID 1, then click Change.

4	Select the name of the controller you’re using and then click OK.

5	Click OK again to exit the dialog.

To choose your driving controller within Midtown Madness 2 before gameplay

1	From any screen, select Options.

2	Click the Control button.

3	Select the controller you want to use from the Controller drop-down list.

5	Click Done, and then the Back arrow, to return to the screen where you were before you selected Options.

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Joystick Does Not Function Correctly
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Joystick Doesn’t Function Correctly

If your controller isn’t working right, use this information to diagnose and fix problems. If none of these solutions work, check the documentation provided by the manufacturer of your controller. The following problems account for most joystick troubles:

•	Your joystick may not be properly configured in Windows®.

•	You may need to select your joystick as the “primary driving controller” for Midtown Madness 2.

•	The button assignments of your joystick may differ from your expectations.

•	You may need to adjust your game controls settings.

Verify that your joystick is configured in Windows

For your joystick to function correctly, you need to configure it as the “current joystick” for all Windows® programs. Before you run Midtown Madness 2, follow the procedure below to configure your joystick for all Windows® programs:

1	Click [image] to display the Windows® Game Controllers dialog box.

2	In the Controller list, verify that the joystick you want to use for Midtown Madness 2 lists a Status of OK. If it’s not, click the Properties button to configure it. See the procedure under the following error messages topic to configure your controller.

3	Click OK.

If you’re getting error messages

You may see the following message when configuring your controllers: “The selected control type could not be found. The primary controller has been set to mouse (or joystick/game pad/steering wheel).” To fix this problem, follow the steps below. Be sure that Midtown Madness 2 is not running when you start the procedure.

IMPORTANT: Print this topic before starting the procedure. As you follow the steps below, a dialog box appears that may obscure this topic. Refer to the printed topic to finish the procedure.

1	Click [image] to display the Windows® Game Controllers dialog box.

2	Remove all installed game controllers.

3	Add the controller you want to use with Midtown Madness 2.

4	Click OK.

5	Click OK again to exit the Game Controllers dialog box.

6	Start Midtown Madness 2 and select Options.

7	Click the Control button.

8	In the Control drop-down list, click the controller that you added in Step 3.

9	Click Done, and then the Back arrow, to return to the screen where you were before you selected Options.

Select your joystick as the “primary driving controller” for Midtown Madness 2

For your joystick to function correctly, you need to choose it as the primary driving controller from within Midtown Madness 2. For details see Choosing a Primary Driving Controller.

If the car handling feels a little twitchy

Adjust the Controller Dead Zone slider to reduce the twitches of driving. Similarly, you can adjust the Steering Sensitivity slider to make all controllers more forgiving.

To find out how, see Tuning Your Controller.

Try lowering sound quality

Sometimes controller problems are related to using high sound quality. If the controller isn’t functioning, or is cutting in and out, turning off or reducing the sound quality before starting a race might solve the problem:

1	From any screen, select Options.

2	Click the Audio button.

3	On the Audio Options screen, clear the Sound FX, Play Commentary, Play Music, and City Sounds check boxes to turn off music and sound effects.

– or –

On the Audio Options screen, make the following adjustments to reduce sound quality:

•	Set Stereo FX to Mono to play sound effects and music in mono.

•	In the Sound Quality list, select Low to reduce the quality of sound effects.

4	Click Done and then the back arrow repeatedly to get back to the screen where you were before you selected Options.

Verify that the button assignments of your joystick correspond to your expectations

By default, the behavior and button assignments of your joystick are automatically assigned. However, you can change these assignments.

To make sure your joystick's buttons and behavior match your expectations, press the F1 key during gameplay and review the list that appears. If the list differs from your expectations, you can re-customize your joystick. For details, see Customizing Button Assignments in Customizing Your Controller.

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Keyboard Does Not Work as Expected
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Keyboard Does Not Work as Expected

By default, Midtown Madness 2 assigns steering control to your joystick. To steer with the keyboard, you need to choose it as your primary driving controller. For details, see Choosing a Primary Driving Controller.

If you’re sure that your keyboard is the primary driving controller, and you still have problems, try the following solutions:

•	Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to control your vehicle like you would using a joystick:

•	Pressing the UP ARROW key is like pushing a joystick forward: It accelerates your vehicle forward.

•	Pressing the DOWN ARROW key is like pulling the joystick back: It applies the brakes, and once the vehicle has stopped, it engages reverse (automatic transmission only).

•	Pressing the LEFT ARROW key and the RIGHT ARROW key turn your vehicle left and right, respectively.

•	If the universal keyboard game controls do not all work as you expect, the most likely cause is that someone has changed the default button assignments. You can return the keys to their default assignments and customize the button assignments to match your preferences. For details, see Customizing Button Assignments in Customizing Your Controller.

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Microsoft DirectX notes
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Microsoft DirectX Notes

DirectX is a Windows system component that improves access to hardware. Midtown Madness 2 requires DirectX, version 7.0 or later. Setup installs DirectX on your computer when you install Midtown Madness 2.

Getting updated DirectX 7.0 drivers from manufacturers

Contact your graphics card manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to get the latest driver. These drivers are often available on the manufacturer’s World Wide Web site or from a bulletin board (BBS). The driver is usually available as a PKZip (ZIP) file or a self-extracting executable (EXE) file.

If the manufacturer of your video card includes specific instructions for installing the driver, follow them. Otherwise, unzip the files into a temporary subdirectory on your hard disk or onto a floppy disk. Then follow these instructions:

1	Right-click on the Windows® desktop and then click Properties on the popup menu.

2	In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab.

3	Click Advanced.

4	Click the Adapter tab.

For Windows 2000 users:

5	Click Properties

6	Click the Driver tab.

7	Click Update Driver.

8	Follow the wizard to update your driver.

For Windows 98 users:

5	Click Change.

6	Follow the wizard to update your driver.

For Windows 95 users:

5	Click Change.

6	In the Select Device dialog box, click Have Disk.

7	If you have the latest driver from your graphics card manufacturer on a disk or CD-ROM, select the appropriate drive and click OK. Otherwise, click Browse. Go to the temporary subdirectory you created for the graphics card files and open the DISPLAY.INF file.

8	In the Select Device dialog box, choose the driver that matches your graphics card and then click OK.

9	Click OK as many times as necessary to accept the changes.

10	To restart your computer, click Yes in the System Settings Change dialog box.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DirectX
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Frequently Asked Questions About DirectX

Below are the answers to questions frequently asked about DirectX.

Q. What is Microsoft DirectX?

A. DirectX is a Windows system component that improves access to hardware.

Q. What components make up Microsoft DirectX?

A. DirectX components include Direct 3-D, DirectDraw, DirectInput, DirectPlay, and DirectSound. DirectDraw and DirectSound components replace current Windows 98 and DirectX display and sound drivers with DirectX 6.x drivers.

Q. How do I get Microsoft DirectX?

A. Setup installs DirectX on your computer when you install Midtown Madness 2, and all the DirectX 7.x setup files are included on the game’s CD-ROM disk.

Q. What is DirectDraw?

A. DirectDraw allows direct access of video display memory, hardware blitters, hardware overlays, and page flipping. DirectDraw provides this functionality while maintaining compatibility with existing Windows 98-based programs and device drivers. Essentially, DirectDraw is a memory manager for video memory. Using DirectDraw, a program can easily manipulate video memory, taking full advantage of the blitting and color decompression capabilities of different types of video hardware without becoming dependent on a particular piece of hardware.

Q. What is DirectInput?

A. The Microsoft DirectInput application programming interface (API) provides fast and consistent access to analog and digital joysticks. The DirectInput API maintains consistency with the joystick APIs of the Microsoft Win32 Software Development Kit (SDK), but has improved responsiveness and reliability by changing the device driver model. DirectInput device drivers also use the registry to store settings for standard joysticks, calibration information for previously configured joysticks, and settings for OEM-supplied joysticks.

Q. What is DirectPlay?

A. The Microsoft DirectPlay application programming interface (API) for Windows 98 is a software interface that simplifies game access to communication services. DirectPlay provides a way for games to communicate with each other that is independent of the underlying transport, protocol, or online service.

Q. What is DirectSound?

A. The Microsoft DirectSound application programming interface (API) is the audio component of the Microsoft Windows 98 Game SDK that provides low-latency mixing, hardware acceleration, and direct access to the sound device. DirectSound provides this functionality while maintaining compatibility with existing Windows 98-based programs and device drivers.

Q. What if I have problems with the DirectX Drivers that replace my Windows 98 video and sound drivers?

A. If you experience problems with the DirectX video or sound drivers, you can remove them by running DXSETUP.EXE. You can find DXSETUP.EXE on the Midtown Madness 2 CD-ROM in the DirectX folder.

To run DXSETUP.EXE

1	Insert your Midtown Madness 2 CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.

2	Open Windows Explorer, and then select (single click) your CD-ROM drive.

3	Double-click the DirectX folder.

4	Double-click the file DXSETUP.EXE to run DirectX Setup.

Q.How can I install the latest DirectX for home users?

A.The latest downloads for DirectX and DirectX Media for home users can be found at the downloads page. Please see the End User License Agreement for details on redistributing DirectX.

Q.Is DirectX compatible with Windows NT 4.0?

A. Yes. However, the only Windows NT 4.0 supported DirectX is DirectX 3.0a. You must also have a Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4.

Q. Where can I get the Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4?

A. You can get the Windows NT Service Pack 4 from the Windows NT Server Web site.

Q. I read that games created using DirectX 3.0 won't work with later versions of DirectX. Is this true?

A. We do application compatibility testing with essentially every available DirectX title, and a number of pre-release titles, every time we release a new version of DirectX to ensure compatibility. We are not aware of any compatibility problems with any previously released DirectX titles. In most cases they run much better with later versions.

Q. I'm looking for earlier versions of DirectX but can't find any. Where are they?

A. DirectX 7.0a has been released, so we no longer provide earlier versions of DirectX.

Q. Are there any phone numbers I can call for support?

A. To see the support options provided by Microsoft, please see Getting Help from Microsoft Product Support Services.

Q. When will DirectX be released for Windows NT?

A. DirectX 7.0a system components and drivers are available as part of Windows 2000.

Q. Can you please send me the DirectX driver for my display or audio card?

A. If you don't have the right driver for your card, please contact your hardware manufacturer directly.

Q. There are times when DirectX indicates my driver is "not supported" -- what do I do?

A. In most cases DirectX will operate correctly, but without hardware acceleration. You may find that the manufacturer of your system, display card, or audio card has upgraded drivers available that better support DirectX.

Q. Where can I find the latest drivers for my audio or video card?

A.DirectX 7.0a includes no audio or video drivers. You can download current drivers either by going directly to the Web site of the company that manufactured your hardware.

Q.Do you have a version of DirectX for languages other than English?

A. There's not a separate version of DirectX for the 14 languages supported in addition to English. The files that make up DirectX are multilingual, which means they have the foreign language support built in. For non-supported languages, English is used. The 14 supported languages besides English are German, Japanese, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Dutch, Korean, and Chinese Simplified and Traditional.

Q. I saw an article with a DirectX Control Panel Icon, but I installed and don't see it. Where is it?

A.The DirectX Control Panel is part of the DirectX Software Development Kit (SDK), and is used by software developers who are debugging their DirectX applications. Although home users might find the control panel interesting, it does not provide any useful features for experiencing DirectX applications.

Q. How do I uninstall DirectX?

A. Go to Settings -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs and follow the directions. If possible, your audio and display drivers will be restored. The only way to remove the run time is to reformat your hard drive. You can allow the run time to remain on your hard drive; its only impact will be to take up some space.

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Late-Breaking Information About Midtown Madness
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Late-Breaking Information About Midtown Madness 2

README.rtf, a file located in the folder where you installed Midtown Madness 2, includes late-breaking information about optimizing and troubleshooting the performance of Midtown Madness 2. For best results, open it in a word processor program, and then print it out or use the Find or Search features to locate the information you need.

For Microsoft Product Support Services Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Midtown Madness 2, go here: http://support.microsoft.com/support/games/midtown/faq/default.asp

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End User License Agreement
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End User License Agreement (EULA)

FOR MICROSOFT® MIDTOWN MADNESS 2™

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT OR THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY CASE, MICROSOFT’S ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS EULA SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT OR U.S.$5.00; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, IF YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO A MICROSOFT SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT, MICROSOFT’S ENTIRE LIABILITY REGARDING SUPPORT SERVICES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE TERMS OF THAT AGREEMENT. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Si vous avez acquis votre produit Microsoft au CANADA, la garantie limitée suivante vous concerne :

GARANTIE LIMITÉE

GARANTIE LIMITÉE — Microsoft garantit que (a) la performance du LOGICIEL sera substantiellement en conformité avec la documentation qui accompagne le LOGICIEL, pour une période de quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours à compter de la date de réception ; et (b) tout support technique fourni par Microsoft sera substantiellement en conformité avec toute documentation afférente fournie par Microsoft et que les membres du support technique de Microsoft feront des efforts raisonnables pour résoudre toute difficulté technique découlant de l’utilisation du LOGICIEL. Certaines juridictions ne permettent pas de limiter dans le temps l’application de la présente garantie. Aussi, la limite stipulée ci-haut pourrait ne pas s’appliquer dans votre cas. Dans la mesure permise par la loi, toute garantie implicite portant sur le LOGICIEL, le cas échéant, est limitée à une période de quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours.

RECOURS DU CLIENT — La seule obligation de Microsoft et de ses fournisseurs et votre recours exclusif seront, au choix de Microsoft, soit (a) le remboursement du prix payé, si applicable, ou (b) la réparation ou le remplacement du LOGICIEL qui n’est pas conforme à la Garantie Limitée de Microsoft et qui est retourné à Microsoft avec une copie de votre reçu. Cette Garantie Limitée est nulle si le défaut du LOGICIEL est causé par un accident, un traitement abusif ou une mauvaise application. Tout LOGICIEL de remplacement sera garanti pour le reste de la période de garantie initiale ou pour trente (30) jours, selon la plus longue de ces périodes. A l’extérieur des Etats-Unis, aucun de ces recours non plus que le support technique offert par Microsoft ne sont disponibles sans une preuve d’achat provenant d’une source authorisée.

AUCUNE AUTRE GARANTIE — DANS LA MESURE PRÉVUE PAR LA LOI, MICROSOFT ET SES FOURNISSEURS EXCLUENT TOUTE AUTRE GARANTIE OU CONDITION, EXPRESSE OU IMPLICITE, Y COMPRIS MAIS NE SE LIMITANT PAS AUX GARANTIES OU CONDITIONS IMPLICITES DU CARACTÈRE ADÉQUAT POUR LA COMMERCIALISATION OU UN USAGE PARTICULIER EN CE QUI CONCERNE LE LOGICIEL OU CONCERNANT LE TITRE , L’ABSENCE DE CONTREFAÇON DUDIT LOGICIEL, ET TOUTE DOCUMENTATION ÉCRITE QUI L’ACCOMPAGNE, AINSI QUE POUR TOUTE DISPOSITION CONCERNANT LE SUPORT TECHNIQUE OU LA FAÇON DONT CELUI-CI A ÉTÉ RENDU. CETTE GARANTIE LIMITÉE VOUS ACCORDE DES DROITS JURIDIQUES SPÉCIFIQUES.

PAS DE RESPONSABILITÉ POUR LES DOMMAGES INDIRECTS — MICROSOFT OU SES FOURNISSEURS NE SERONT PAS RESPONSABLES EN AUCUNE CIRCONSTANCE POUR TOUT DOMMAGE SPÉCIAL, INCIDENT, INDIRECT, OU CONSÉQUENT QUEL QU’IL SOIT (Y COMPRIS, SANS LIMITATION, LES DOMMAGES ENTRAINÉS PAR LA PERTE DE BÉNÉFICES, L’INTERRUPTION DES ACTIVITÉS, LA PERTE D’INFORMATION OU TOUTE AUTRE PERTE PÉCUNIAIRE) DÉCOULANT DE L’UTILISATION OU DE L’IMPOSSIBILITÉ D’UTILISATION DE CE LOGICIEL AINSI QUE POUR TOUTE DISPOSITION CONCERNANT LE SUPORT TECHNIQUE OU LA FAÇON DONT CELUI-CI A ÉTÉ RENDU ET CE, MÊME SI MICROSOFT A ÉTÉ AVISÉE DE LA POSSIBILITÉ DE TELS DOMMAGES. LA RESPONSABILITÉ DE MICROSOFT EN VERTU DE TOUTE DISPOSITION DE CETTE CONVENTION NE POURRA EN AUCUN TEMPS EXCÉDER LE PLUS ÉLEVÉ ENTRE I) LE MONTANT EFFECTIVEMENT PAYÉ PAR VOUS POUR LE LOGICIEL OU II) US$5.00. ADVENANT QUE VOUS AYEZ CONTRACTÉ PAR ENTENTE DISTINCTE AVEC MICROSOFT POUR UN SUPPORT TECHNIQUE ÉTENDU, VOUS SEREZ LIÉ PAR LES TERMES D’ UNE TELLE ENTENTE.

La présente Convention est régie par les lois de la province d’Ontario, Canada. Chacune des parties à la présente reconnaît irrévocablement la compétence des tribunaux de la province d’Ontario et consent à instituer tout litige qui pourrait découler de la présente auprès des tribunaux situés dans le district judiciaire de York, province d’Ontario.

Au cas où vous auriez des questions concernant cette licence ou que vous désiriez vous mettre en rapport avec Microsoft pour quelque raison que ce soit, veuillez contacter la succursale Microsoft desservant votre pays, dont l’adresse est fournie dans ce produit, ou écrivez à : Microsoft Sales Information Center, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052-6399.

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Getting Help from Microsoft Product Support Services

If you have a question about Microsoft® Midtown Madness 2, first look in the online Help system or consult the jewel case booklet. You can also find late-breaking updates and technical information in the README.txt file in the directory where you installed Midtown Madness 2.

If you still have a question, Microsoft offers technical support and services ranging from self-help tools to direct assistance with a Microsoft technical engineer.

Microsoft’s support services are subject to Microsoft’s then-current prices, terms, and conditions, which are subject to change without notice.

Self-Help

Online Self-Help – free, fast, easy to use and available whenever you are:

•	Need help fast? Try our “Ask Maxwell” service, FAQ’s, WebCasts or search our Knowledge Base for step-by-step articles on our Personal Support site.

•	Get the most up-to-date answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays at http://support.microsoft.com/support.

Assisted Support

No-charge Assisted Support – M-F, 5am-9pm & Sat 9am-3pm Pacific Time

•	If your product was bundled in with the purchase of your computer, your computer manufacturer provides support for this product. For more details go to http://support.microsoft.com/directory/directory/oemdirectory.asp

•	For retail versions of this product, unlimited no-charge support is provided by  Microsoft. You can choose between instantly submitting your issues online at http://support.microsoft.com/support/WebResponse.asp or you can call us at (425) 637-9308  (normal toll charges will apply).

Paid Assisted Support – experts, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

•	Our experts are always here to help you! Paid assisted Personal Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays. A US $35 charge is billed to your VISA, MasterCard, or American Express card.

•	In the US call (800) 936-5700 or instantly submit your issue online at http://support.microsoft.com/support/WebResponse.asp

Getting Assisted Support

When you contact Product Support Services, you should be at your computer and have the following information at hand:

•	Your Product ID (PID) number. For Midtown Madness 2, your PID is a 20-digit number that you can find by clicking Options, and then clicking About Midtown Madness 2.

•	The version of your Microsoft product

•	The type of hardware, including network hardware, if applicable

•	The operating system (e.g., DOS, Windows 98, Windows NT, and so on)

•	The exact wording of any informational or error messages that appeared on your screen

•	A description of what happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred

•	A description of how you tried to solve the problem

Additional Support Options

What if my issue is in a business setting, is more complex than the average home user’s or I need advanced support for my company? The following support options are also available:

Professional: Advanced support for experts & businesses. Visit our customized support sites for per incident assistance online (US $195) and phone (US $245) by experts trained to assist business professionals. To advance-purchase support incidents, please call Professional Support Sales at (800) 936-3500.

•	Professional Support for Developers

•	Professional Support for IT Professionals

•	Professional Support for Value Add Partners, Resellers, Consultants

•	Professional Support for Microsoft Certified Solution Providers

•	Professional Support for OEMs

Premier: Proactive access to specialized technical expertise needed by large enterprises, maximizing business value and minimizing total cost. See our customized support sites for Premier customers, or view the following facts sheets for more information. For more information, contact your Microsoft account representative or call Microsoft Enterprise Support Sales at (800) 936-3200 in the United States or Canada.

•	Microsoft Premier Support for Enterprise Systems

•	Microsoft Premier Support for Developers

•	Microsoft Premier Support for MCSPs

•	Microsoft Premier Support for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)

•	Microsoft Authorized Premier Support

Alliance: Designed to help very large enterprise customers to successfully develop, deploy, and manage enterprise systems built around a broad range of high-quality Microsoft solutions for the server and the desktop. See the following facts sheets for more information. For more information, contact your Microsoft account representative or call Microsoft Enterprise Support Sales at (800) 936-3200 in the United States or Canada.

•	Microsoft Alliance Support for Enterprise Systems

•	Microsoft Alliance for High Availability

Microsoft Certified Support Centers: Our Microsoft Certified Support Centers are selected for their ability to provide high-quality support and a full range of support services for organizations using Microsoft products in all kinds of environments. Certified Support Centers provide the highest-quality service for both Microsoft products and a wide range of third-party products to ensure a cohesive, high-performance business solution.

•	For more information, see http://www.microsoft.com/support/mcsc

International Support

Important!  Phone numbers for Microsoft Subsidiaries are subject to change. For the most recent listing, please visit http://support.microsoft.com/directory and select “worldwide support.” If there is no Microsoft subsidiary office in your country, please contact the establishment from which you obtained your Microsoft product.

International Subsidiary Information

Argentina

Microsoft de Argentina S.A.

Fax: (54-11) 4316-1922

Customer Service: (54-11) 4316-4600

Technical Support Phone (54-11) 4316-4664

Armenia

See Russia

Australia

Microsoft Pty. Ltd.

Phone: 13 20 58

Fax: 612 9023 5021

Technical Support Phone: 13 20 58

Austria

Microsoft Ges.m.b.H.

Phone:(+43) 1 610 64 -0

Fax: (+43) 1 610 64 -200

InfoServices: 08000-123 345, Fax: +43-2236-64595, InfoService@microsoft.at

Direct Services (Updates, etc.): +43-1- 795 67028, Fax: +43-1-795 67029,austria@msdirectservices.com

Standard Support (Installation and Handling): +43-1-50222-2255

Azerbaijan

See Russia

Belgium

Microsoft NV

Phone: +32 2 7043000

Fax: +32 2 7043535

TechNet Subscription: +353 1 703 8738

MSDN Subscription: +32 2 5138684

Microsoft Information Center: +32 2 5133113

Technical Support:

· +32 2 513 32 74 (Dutch speaking)

· +32 2 502 34 32 (English speaking)

· +32 2 513 22 68 (French speaking)

Belarus

See Russia

Bolivia

See Uruguay

Brazil

Microsoft Informatica Ltda.

Phone: (55) (11) 5514 - 7100

Fax: (55) (11) 5514 - 7106/5514-7107

Technical Support:

· Phone: (55) (11) 5504-2155

· Fax: (55) (11) 5504-2227

· Automatic Fax: (55) (11) 5506-8506

· Bulletin Board Service: (55) (11) 5506-1234

Customer Services: (55) (11) 822-5764

Customer Services Fax: (55) (11) 822-6227

Canada

Microsoft Canada Co.

Head Office Phone: 1 (905) 568-0434

Customer Information Centre: 1 (800) 563-9048

Technical Support:

· Desktop Systems including Microsoft Windows 95: (905) 568-4494

· Microsoft Office and Office Components: (905) 568-2294

· Other Standard Technical Support: (905) 568-3503

· Priority Support Information: (800) 668-7975

· Text Telephone (TTY/TDD) (905) 568-9641

Caribbean

Microsoft Caribbean, Inc.

Phone: (809) 273-3600

Fax: (809) 273-3636

Technical Support/Soporte Tecnico: (408) 953-8086

Support E-mail/Correo Electronico para Soporte Tecnico: mscasup

Customer Service/Centro de Servicios: (800) 297-5982 for area codes 787 & 809 only

Customer Service E-mail/Correo Electronico para Atencion a Usarios: msccatus

Central America

Technical Support/Soporte Tecnico: (506) 298-2020

Support E-mail/Correo Electronico para Soporte Tecnico: mscasup

Customer Service/Centro de Servicios: (506) 298-2000

Customer Service E-mail/Correo Electronico para Atencion a Usarios: mscarsup

Chile

Microsoft Chile S.A.

Phone: 56-2-330-6000

Fax: 56-2-330-6190

Customer Service: 56-2-800-330600

Personal Operating System and Applications:

·	Phone: 56-2-330-6222

·	Fax: 56-2-341-1439

China

Microsoft (China) Co. Ltd

6/F, Beijing Sigma Center

No. 49, Zhichun Road, Haidian District

Beijing, 100080, PRC

Phone: 011-86-10-6261 7711

Fax: 011-86-10-6253 6630

Microsoft Asia Regional Engineering Center

19th - 20th Floor, Metro Tower

No. 30 Tian Yao Qiao Road,

Shanghai, 200030, P.R.C.

Phone: 011-86-21-64691188/ 011-86-21-6469 8899

Fax: 011-86-21-6469 1166 / 011-86-21-6469 9900

Colombia

Microsoft Colombia

Carrera 7a. # 71-21 Torre B Piso 7

Santa Fé de Bogotá

Phone: (571)3173838

Fax: (571) 3173494

Technical Support:

Línea de Respuesta Bogota

Phone: 524-0404

Other cities: 9800-10595

Fax: (091) 524-0405

Croatia

Microsoft Hrvatska d.o.o.

Trg D. Petrovica 3

10 000 Zagreb

Croatia

Phone: 385 1 4802 500

Fax: 385 1 4843 688

Product Support Phone Number 385 1 393539, e-mail: hot-line@microsoft.hr

Customer Service + 385 0800 300 300, e-mail: info-line@microsoft.hr

Czech Republic

Microsoft s.r.o.

Phone (+420) (2) 611 97 111

Fax: (+420) (2) 611 97 100

Technical Support: (+420) (2) 2150 3222

Denmark

Microsoft Denmark

Phone: (45) (44) 89 01 00

Fax: (45) 44 68 55 10

Technical Support:

·	Phone: (45) 44 89 01 11

·	Microsoft Sales Support: (45) 44 89 01 90

·	Microsoft FastTips: (45) 44 89 01 44 (Document 303030 in FastTips contains detailed instructions)

·	Microsoft MSDL (BBS): (45) 44 66 90 46

Dominican Republic

See Central America

Dubai

Microsoft Middle East

Phone: (971) 4 3973888

Fax: (971) 4 3972244

Technical Support (Personal Operating Systems & Desktop Applications only):

Phone: (971) (4) 3975443

Fax: (971) (4) 3972304

E-mail: mswsgulf@microsoft.com

Customer Service Center (Version upgrade / TechNet and MSDN subscription):

Phone: (971) (4) 3975752

Fax: (971) (4) 3972304

Ecuador

Corporation Microsoft del Ecuador S.A.

Phone/PBX: (593 2) 460453

Fax: (593 2) 463093

Customer Service: (593 2) 258025

Technical Support: (593 2) 258025

Egypt

Technical Support (Personal Operating Systems & Desktop Applications, and Development Tools “Installation ONLY”):

Tel no.: 202 - 338 8724

202 - 338 9794

Fax: (202) 360 4976

E-mail: mssupport@gbrands.com

England

See United Kingdom

Estonia

Technical Support: (+372) 650 49 99

Finland

Microsoft OY

Phone: +358-(0)9-525 501

Fax: +358-(0)9-878 8770

Technical Support:

·	Phone: +358-(0)9-525 502 5026

·	Standard +358 (0) 9-525-502-500

·	Priority: +358 (0) 9-525-502-20

France

Phone: (011)(33) 825 827 829 (*)

Customer Svc. Phone: (011)(33) 0 825 827 829 (*)

Fax: (33) 01 64-46-06-60

Telex: MSPARIS 604322

Customer Svc. Phone: (011)(33) 0 825 827 829 (*)

Technical Support Phone: (011)(33) 825 827 829 (*) access code 1020

Technical Support Fax: (011)(33) 1 69 28 00 28

(*) indigo number 0,99 F TTC per minute

French Polynesia

See France

Georgia

See Russia

Germany

Microsoft GmbH

Phone: 089/3176-0

Fax: 089/3176-1000

Telex: (17) 89/83 28 MS GMBH D

Information: 089/3176 1199

Prices, updates, etc.: 01805 / 25 11 99

Standard Support (Installation and Handling): 01805/67 22 55

General information about Microsoft Support in Central Europe: Fax: 1805-25-1191

Greece

Microsoft Hellas, S.A.

Phone: (30)(1)6806-775 through (30)(1)6806-779

Fax: (30)(1)6806 780

Technical Support:

· Phone: (30) (1) 6806111

· Fax: (30) (1) 6809528

Gulf & Eastern Mediterranean

PO Box 52244

Dubai, UAE

Tel: 971 4 3973888

Fax: 971 4 3972244

Personal Support Contact Details: (Personal Operating Systems & Desktop Applications ONLY)

Gulf (Bahrain, Malta, Qatar and United Arab Emirates)

Phone - 971 4 3975443

Fax - 971 4 3972304

E-Mail = mswsgulf@microsoft.com

Lebanon (Cyprus and Lebanon)

Phone - 961 1 983348

Fax - 961 1 983349

E-Mail = mts@lebanon-online.com.lb

Oman

Phone - 968 691191

Fax - 968 698568

E-Mail = mspss@gto.net.om

Pakistan

Phone: 92 21 111 674357

Fax: 92 21 4533370

E-mail: mssupport@nets.net.pk

Customer Service Center (Version upgrade / TechNet and MSDN

subscription):

Phone: (971) (4) 3975752

Fax: (971) (4) 3972304

Hong Kong SAR, PRC

Microsoft Hong Kong SAR, PRC Limited

Fax: (852)2560-2217

Microsoft Information Hotline: (852)2804-4234

Personal Technical Support: (852) 2804-4222

Professional Technical Support: (852) 2804-4288

Hungary

Microsoft Hungary

Phone: (+36) (1) 437-2800

Fax: (+36) (1) 437-2899

Customer Services: (+36) (1) 267-4636 (2MSINFO)

Technical Support: (+36) (1) 267-7846 (2MSSUGO)

Iceland

See Denmark

India

Microsoft India

Phone: (91) (80) 559-5733, (91) (11) 6294600,6294601 , (91) (22) 2850193

Fax: (91) (80) 559-7133, (91) (11) 629-2650

Indonesia

Microsoft Indonesia - Jakarta

Technical Support:

·	Phone: 62 21 570 42 54

·	Fax: 62 21 520 81 22

Ireland

Technical Support:

Phone: 706 5353

See United Kingdom

Israel

Microsoft Israel Ltd.

Reception:

Phone: +972-9-952-5353

Fax: +972-9-952-5333

Customer Service & Information Center:

Phone: +972-9-9525400

Fax: +972-9-9525411

Technical Free Support for Windows, Office and Microsoft Fun:

Phone: +972-9-9525400

Fax: +972-9-9525403

Italy

Microsoft Srl

Phone: (39) (2) 70-398-398

Fax: (39) (2) 7039-2020

Microsoft Rome Office: (39) (6) 5095-01 - Fax: (39) (6) 5095-0600

Customer Service (New product info, product literature): (39) (2) 70-398-398

Operatori del Settore IT (Customer Service for IT): (39) (2) 70-398-398

Technical Support: (39) (2) 70-398-398

Microsoft Consulting Service: (39) (2) 70-398-398

Japan

Microsoft Company Ltd.

Technical Support (Standard Support): (81) (3) 5354-4500

Technical Support options/ Support Contract: (81) (3) 5354-4700

Channel Marketing Information Center (Presales Product Support):

·	Tokyo Phone: (81) (3) 5454-2300

·	Osaka Phone: (81) (6) 6245-6995

Customer Service Phone (Version upgrade/Registration):

·	Phone: (81) (48) 226-5500

·	Fax: (81) (48) 226-5511

Kazakhstan

See Russia

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Phone: +966-1-488-1165

Fax: +966-1-488-1576

Technical Support (Personal Operating System and Desktop Applications only):

·	Phone: 800 124 0500 (toll free within Saudi Arabia)

·	Fax: 966-1-4740576

Kyrgyzstan

See Russia

Korea

Microsoft CH

Phone: (82) (2) 531-4500

Fax: (82) (2) 531-1724

Game and Hardware Service Center: 080-645-1000 (toll free domestic only)

Customer Satisfaction Center: 080-985-2000 (toll free domestic only), (82) (2) 558-8161

Technical Support Center: (82) (2) 508-0040

Microsoft FastTips: (82) (2) 3453-7555

Support Sales: (82) (2) 531-4544

Internet: http://www.microsoft.com/korea/support/default

Kuwait

PO Box 5244

13053 Safat

Tel: +965-243-0248

Fax: +965-243-0249

Technical Support (Personal Operating Systems, Desktop Applications and Developer Tools ONLY):

Tel: +965-243-1071

Latin America

Microsoft Latin American Headquarters (U.S.A.)

Phone: (305) 489-4800

Fax: (305) 491-1616

Customer Service: (425) 936-8661

Technical Support: (214) 714-9100

Liechtenstein

See Switzerland

Luxembourg

Microsoft NV

Phone: +32 2 730 39 11

Microsoft Support Network Info. Center +31-800-9977-57

TechNet Subscription: +353-1-703 8738

MSDN Subscription: +353-1-708-8690

Microsoft Information Center: +32-2-481 52 52

Bulletin Board: +32 2 726 85 45 (1200/2400/9600/14400 bd, 8N1, ANSI)

Technical Support:

· +32 2 513 32 74 (Dutch speaking)

· +32 2 502 34 32 (English speaking)

· +32 2 513 22 68 (French speaking)

See also Luxembourg

Malaysia

Microsoft (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd:

Phone: +6 (03) 757-2266

Fax: +6 (03) 757-2265

Customer Services:

· Phone: Toll-free - 1-800-88-3249

· Fax: +6 (03) 758-5011

Technical Support:

· Phone: +6 (03) 793-9595

· Fax: +6 (03) 295-2065

México

Microsoft México, S.A. de C.V.

267-2110 Atencion a Distribuidores

265-3380 Atencion a Clientes

265-3399 Soporte Sistemas Operativos y Applicaciones de Escritorio

267-2190 Soporte de Servidores y Herramientas de Desarrollo

Fast Tips: (52)(5) 2612199

Microsoft BBS 628-6200/02 MSMEXICO sin password

See also México

Middle East

Microsoft Middle East

Phone: (971) 4 397 3888

Fax: (971) 4 397 2244

Technical Support (Personal Operating Systems & Desktop Applications ONLY):

·	Phone: (971) (4) 397 5443

·	Fax: (971) (4) 397 2304

·	E-mail: mswsgulf@microsoft.com

Customer Service Center (Version upgrade / TechNet and MSDN subscription):

·	Phone: (971) (4) 299 5082

·	Fax: (971) (4) 299 5097

Morocco

Microsoft Afrique du Nord et de l'Ouest

Phone: (212) 2 95 80 80

Fax: (212) 2 95 85 85

Netherlands, The

Jaar 2000 informatie centrum

Netherlands: (020) 5001033

Belgium: +32-2 7043000

Luxemburg: +32-2-5139979

Support and Services

Product Support:

·	Netherlands (Dutch): (020) 5001005

·	Netherlands (English): (020) 5001053

·	Belgium (Dutch): +32 2 513 31 13

·	Belgium (French): +32 2 513 22 68

·	Belgium (English): +32 2 502 34 32

·	Luxemburg (French): +32 2 513 2268

·	Luxemburg (English): +32 2 502 3432

Microsoft Consulting Services Benelux

Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg: +31 (0)20 5001005

Information Services and Subscriptions

TechNet

·	Netherlands: (020) 5001035

·	Belgium: +32 2 5022176

·	Luxemburg: +32 2 5022176

Microsoft Developer Network

·	Netherlands: (020) 5001037

·	Belgium: +32 2 5138684

·	Luxemburg: +32 2 5138684

New Zealand

New Zealand

Microsoft New Zealand Ltd

Phone: 64 (9) 357-5800

Fax: 64 (9) 357-0868

Technical Support:

* Phone: 64 (9) 357-5575

* Fax: 64 (9) 357-5577

Northern Ireland

See United Kingdom

Norway

Microsoft Norway AS

Phone: +(47) 22 02 25 00

Fax: +(47) 22 95 06 64

Technical Support:

·	Standard: + (47) 22 02 25 50

·	Priority: + (47) 22 02 25 45

·	Premier: + (47) 22 02 25 46

Microsoft Sales Support: +(47) 22 02 25 80

Microsoft MSDL: +( 47) 22 18 22 09

Microsoft FastTips: + (47) 22 02 25 70 (Document 404040 in FastTips contains detailed instructions)

Panama

Technical Support/Soporte Tecnico: (506) 298 2020

Support E-mail/Correo Electronico Para soporte tecnico: mscasup

Customer Service/Centro de Servicios: (506) 298 2000

Customer Service E-mail/Correo Electronico para Atencion a Usuarios: msccatus

Papua New Guinea

See Australia

Paraguay

See Uruguay

Perú

Phone: (511) 421-1200

Fax (511) 4217307

Technical Support:

(511) 2155002 & (511) 2155005

Philippines

Phone: (632) 811-0062

Technical Support:

·	Phone: (632) 892-2295/2495

·	Fax: (632) 813-2493

Poland

Microsoft Sp. z o.o.

Phone: +(48-22) 661-54-00

Fax: +(48-22) 661-54-34

Information Service: +(48-22) 865-99-33

Technical Support: +(48-22) 865-99-66

Portugal

Microsoft Portugal MSFT, Lda.

Phone: (351) 1 4409200

Fax: (351) 1 4412101

Technical Support:

·	Standard Support: +(351) 1 4409280

·	Fax : +(351) 1 4411655

Puerto Rico

Soporte Tecnico: (408) 953 8086

Support E-Mail/Correo Electronico Para soporte tecnico: mscarsup

Customer Service/Centro de Servicios: (800)297 5982 for area codes 787 & 809 only

Customer Service E-mail/Correo Electronico para Atencion a Usuarios: msccatus

Romania

Microsoft s.r.l.

Phone: (+40) (1) 222 90 16

Fax: (+40) (1) 222 90 12

Technical Support: (+40) (1) 312 09 48

Russia

Microsoft Z.A.O.

Microsoft Information Center:

Phone:

·	Moscow: +7 (095) 916-7171

·	St.Peterburg: +7 (812) 118-3636

·	Novosibirsk: +7 (3832) 119-019

·	Kiev +380 (044) 2305101

Fax:

·	Moscow: +7 (095) 916-7112

Technical Support:

Phone:

·	Moscow: +7 (095) 745-5445

·	St.Peterburg: +7 (812) 118-3636

·	Novosibirsk: +7 (3832) 119-019

·	Kiev +380 (044) 2305102

Fax:

·	Moscow: +7 (095) 916-7112

Saudi Arabia

Phone: +966 (1) 218-0808

Fax: +966 (1) 218-0809

Technical Support (Personal Operating System and Desktop Applications only):

·	Phone: 800 124-2255 (toll free within Saudi Arabia)

·	Fax: 800 124-2255 (Press 2 to send a fax)

Scotland

See United Kingdom

Singapore

Microsoft Singapore Pte Ltd

Phone: (65) 337-6088

Fax : (65) 337-6788

Customer Services Phone: (65) 324-5255

Customer Services Fax: (65) 324-6181

Product Support Services Phone: (65) 378-3600

Product Support Services Fax: (65) 378-3662

Slovakia

Microsoft Slovakia s.r.o.

Bratislava Business Center IV

Prievozska 6/A

821 09 Bratislava

SLOVAK REPUBLIC

Phone: +421-7-5341 9841

Fax: +421-7-5341 9840

Hotline: +421-7-67 296 296

Infoservice: +421-7-67 296 297

Y2K Infoservice: +421-7-67 296 200

Slovenia

Microsoft d.o.o.

Phone: (+386) (61) 1 800 800

Fax: (+386) (61) 1 800 822

Technical Support: (+386) (61) 185 3449

South Africa

Microsoft South Africa

All services

Phone: (+27)11 257 0000 or

0860225567 (inside South Africa)

Fax: (27)11 257 0257

Technical Support Fax: (+27)11 257-0424

South East Africa and Indian Ocean Islands

See South Africa

Spain

Microsoft Iberica SRL

Inside Spain

Phone: 902 197 198

Fax: 91 803 8310

Technical Support: 902 197 198

Customer Service: 902 197 198

Fax Back telephone: 902 197 198

Outside Spain

Phone: (34) 91 353 69 60

Fax: (34) 91 803 8310

Technical Support: (34) 91 353 69 60

Customer Service: (34) 91 353 69 60

Fax Back telephone: (34) 91 353 69 60

Sweden

Microsoft AB

Phone: +46-(0)8-752 56 00

Fax: +46-(0)8-750 51 58

Technical Support:

· Standard: +46-(0) 8- 752 09 29

· Priority: +46 (0) 8 751 09 80

· Premier: +46 (0) 8 632 57 01

Sales Support: +46-(0)8- 752 56 30

Switzerland

Microsoft AG

Phone: 01-839 61 11

Fax: 01-831 08 69

Customer Service Phone: 0848-858-868

·	Microsoft Info-Service, Postfach, 8001 Zürich, Fax: 01 311-72-27

Support:

·	Standard Technical Support (German speaking) Installation and Handling: Phone 0848 80 - 2255

·	Standard Technical Support (French speaking): Phone 022-738 96 88

·	General information about Microsoft Support in Central Europe: Phone 0848-80-2330

Tajikistan

See Russia

Taiwan

Microsoft Taiwan Corp.

Phone: (886) (2) 2504-3122

Fax: (886) (2) 2504-3121

Technical Support:

·	Phone: (886) (2) 2508-9501

·	Fax: (886) (2) 2508-9575

Thailand

Microsoft (Thailand) Limited

Phone: (662) 266-3300

Fax: (662) 266-3310

Product Support:

Phone: (662) 613-7208 through 11

Fax: (662) 613-7198

Turkey

Microsoft Turkey

Phone: 90 (212) 258 59 98

Fax: (90 (212) 258 59 54

Support Hotline:

· Phone: 90 (212) 275 2466

· Fax: 90 (212) 272 7755

Turkmenistan

See Russia

United Kingdom

Microsoft Limited

Phone: (0870) 60 10 100

Fax: (0870) 60 20 100

Microsoft Technical Support

· Desktop Applications, Home Products, Personal Operating Systems and hardware. 0870 50 10 100

· Developer Products 0870 50 10 200

· Business Systems 0870 50 10 300

· Customers phoning from Ireland should dial 706 5353 for technical support.

Pre-Sales Information: Microsoft Connection (0345) 00 2000

Uruguay

Technical Support:

·	Phone: (598) (2) 774934

·	Fax: (598) (2) 774935

See also Uruguay Online

Uzbekistan

See Russia

Venezuela

Corporation MS 90 de Venezuela S.A.

Other information: (582)265-9922

Fax: (582)265-0863

Technical Support: (582)993-6755

Wales

See United Kingdom

© 2000 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.

Last Updated: July 1, 1999


Accessibility for People with Disabilities
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Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Microsoft is committed to making its products and services easier for everyone to use. This Help topic provides information about the following features, products and services, which make Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows NT and Midtown Madness more accessible for people with disabilities:

Microsoft services for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

Access Packs for either Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Windows NT, a software utility that makes using Windows and Windows NT easier for people with motion or hearing disabilities.

Keyboard layouts for single-handed users.

Microsoft software documentation on audio cassette, floppy disk and compact disc (CD).

Third-party utilities to enhance accessibility.

Hints for customizing Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Windows NT.

More information about products and services for people with disabilities.

Note  The information in this section applies only to users who purchased Windows or Windows NT in the United States.  If you purchased Windows or Windows NT outside the United States, your Windows package contains a subsidiary information card listing Microsoft support services telephone numbers and addresses. You can contact your subsidiary to find out whether the type of products and services described in this help file are available in your area.


Microsoft Services for People Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing
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Microsoft Services for People Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing

Through a text telephone (TT/TDD) service, Microsoft provides people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing with complete access to Microsoft product and customer services.

You can contact Microsoft Sales Information Center on a text telephone by dialing (800) 892-5234 between 6:30 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. Pacific time. For technical assistance you can contact Microsoft Support Network on a text telephone at (425) 635-4948 between 6:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Pacific time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. In Canada, dial (905) 568-9641 between 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Microsoft support services are subject to Microsoft prices, terms, and conditions in place at the time the service is used.


Access Packs for Microsoft Windows and Windows NT
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Access Packs for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows NT

Microsoft distributes Access Packs for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows NT, which provide people with motion or hearing disabilities better access to computers running Windows or Windows NT. (If you are running Microsoft Windows 95, these same Access Pack features are already built in. See the Windows 95 online Help for more information.) Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows NT contain features that:

•	Allow single-finger typing of SHIFT, CTRL, and ALT key combinations.

•	Ignore accidental keystrokes.

•	Adjust the rate at which a character is repeated when you hold down a key, or turn off character repeating entirely.

•	Prevent extra characters if you unintentionally press a key more than once.

•	Enable you to control the mouse cursor by using the keyboard.

•	Enable you to control the computer keyboard and mouse by using an alternate input device.

•	Provide a visual cue when the computer beeps or makes sounds.

Access Pack for Microsoft Windows is included on the Windows Driver Library in the file ACCP.EXE. Access Pack for Microsoft Windows NT is included in the Microsoft Application Note WNO789. If you have a modem, you can download ACCP.EXE or WNO789.EXE, which are self-extracting archive files from the following network services:

•	CompuServe®

•	Genie™

•	Microsoft OnLine

•	Microsoft Download Service (MSDL), which you can reach by calling (425) 936-6735 any time except between 1:00 A.M. and 2:30 A.M. Pacific time.  Use the following communications settings:

FOR THIS SETTING	SPECIFY
Baud rate	1200, 2400, 9600, or 14400
Parity	None
Data bits	8
Stop bits	1
•	Various user-group bulletin boards (such as the bulletin-board services on the Association of PC User Groups network)

•	In /SOFTLIB/MSLFILES on the Internet servers FTP.MICROSOFT.COM and WWW.MICROSOFT.COM

People within the United States who do not have a modem can order the Access packs by calling Microsoft Sales Information Center at (800) 426-9400 (voice) or (800) 892-5234 (text telephone).  In Canada, you can call (905) 568-3503 (voice) or (905) 568-964.


Keyboard Layouts for Single-Handed Users
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Keyboard Layouts for Single-Handed Users

Microsoft distributes Dvorak keyboard layouts that make the most frequently typed characters on a keyboard more accessible to people who have difficulty using the standard "QWERTY" layout. There are three Dvorak layouts: one for two-handed users, one for people who type with their left hand only, and one for people who type with their right hand only. The left-handed or right-handed keyboard layouts can also be used by people who type with a single finger or a wand. You do not need to purchase any special equipment in order to use these features.

Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows NT already support the two-handed Dvorak layout, which can be useful for coping with or avoiding types of repetitive-motion injuries associated with typing. To get this layout use the Windows Control Panel (consult your Window 95 online Help for detailed instructions). The two layouts for people who type with one hand are distributed as Microsoft Application Note GA0650. It is also contained in file GA0650.EXE on most network services and on the Microsoft Download Service.  For instructions on obtaining this application note see Access Packs for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows NT.


Microsoft Documentation in Alternative Formats
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Microsoft Documentation in Alternative Formats

People who have difficulty reading or handling printed documentation may obtain many Microsoft publications from Recording for the Blind, Inc.  Recording for the Blind distributes these documents to registered eligible members of their distribution service either on audio cassettes or on floppy disks. The Recording for the Blind collection contains more than 80,000 titles, including Microsoft product documentation and books from Microsoft Press.  You can contact Recording for the Blind at the following address or phone numbers for information on eligibility and availability of Microsoft product documentation and books from Microsoft Press:

Recording for the Blind, Inc.
20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ  08540

Phone: (609) 452-0606
Fax: (609) 987-8116


Third-Party Utilities to Enhance Accessibility
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Third-Party Utilities to Enhance Accessibility

A wide variety of third-party hardware and software products are available to make personal computers easier to use for people with disabilities. Among the different types of products available for the Microsoft MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Windows NT operating systems are:

•	Programs that enlarge or alter the color of information on the screen for people with visual impairments.

•	Programs that describe information on the screen in Braille or synthesized speech for people who are blind or have difficulty reading.

•	Hardware and software utilities that modify the behavior of the mouse and keyboard.

•	Programs that enable users to “type” using a mouse or their voice.

•	Word or phrase prediction software that allows one to type more quickly and with fewer keystrokes.

•	Alternate input devices, such as single switch or puff-and-sip devices, for those who cannot use a mouse or a keyboard.

For more information on obtaining third-party utilities, see Getting More Information. For more information about customizing Windows and Windows NT for people with low vision, see Customizing Windows or Windows NT.


Customizing Windows or Windows NT
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Customizing Windows or Windows NT

There are many ways you can adjust the appearance and behavior of Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Windows NT to suit varying eyesight and motor skills without requiring any additional software or hardware.  These include ways to adjust the appearance as well as the behavior of the mouse and keyboard.  The specific methods available depend on which operating system you are using.  Application notes are available describing the specific methods available for each operating system.

See the appropriate application note for information related to customizing your operating system for people with disabilities. For information on obtaining application notes, see Access Pack for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows NT.

OPERATING SYSTEM	APPLICATION NOTE NUMBER
Microsoft Windows 3.0	WW0786.TXT
Microsoft Windows 3.1	WW0787.TXT
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1	WG0788.TXT
Microsoft Windows NT 3.1 and 3.5	WN0789.EXE
Microsoft Windows 95	WN1062


Getting More Information
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Getting More Information

For more information on Microsoft products and services for people with disabilities, contact:

Microsoft Sales Information Center
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-6393

Voice telephone: (800) 426-9400
Text telephone: (800) 892-5234
Fax: (425) 635-6100

The Trace R&D Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison produces a book and a compact disc that describe products that help people with disabilities use computers. The book, titled Trace ResourceBook, provides descriptions and photographs of about 2,000 products. The compact disc, titled Co-Net CD, provides a database of more than 18,000 products and other information for people with disabilities. It is issued twice a year. To obtain these directories, contact:

Trace R&D Center
S-151 Waisman Center
1500 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53705–2280

Voice telephone: (608) 263–2309
Text telephone: (608) 263–5408
Fax: (608) 262-8848

For general information and recommendations on how computers can help specific people, you should consult a trained evaluator who can best match your needs with the available solutions. An assistive technology program in your area will provide referrals to programs and services that are available to you. To locate the assistive technology program nearest you, you can contact:

National Information System
Center for Developmental Disabilities
Benson Building
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208

Voice/text telephone: (803) 777-4435
Fax: (803) 777-6058


Checkpoint Race

In Checkpoint Races, take any route you want to clear all the checkpoints and reach the Finish Line before your opponents do the same. As you clear checkpoints, the green compass arrow points to the nearest checkpoint.


Quick Race

Bypass most steps and start a race quickly – just choose a vehicle and go! Quick Race remembers the last race you ran.


Blitz Race

In Blitz Races, take any route you want to clear all the checkpoints before time runs out. As you clear checkpoints, the green compass arrow points to the nearest checkpoint.


Circuit Race

In Circuit Races, finish laps as quickly as you can on charted courses through San Francisco or London.


Cruise

In Cruise mode, explore the cities, learn the unique characteristics of each vehicle, and practice your skills to prepare for some serious racing, without the pressure of the clock.


Cops & Robbers Match

Gives 2-8 human players a dream-come-true: Grab as much gold as you can carry! Check out all three variations of the Cops & Robbers Match: Free-for-all, Cops vs. Robbers, and Robbers vs. Robbers. Multiplayer Only.


Chase Near View

Provides a viewpoint several car lengths above and behind your vehicle. Even when you turn, Chase Near View turns with you, so you can get a good view of your vehicle and the road ahead.


Cockpit View

Provides a viewpoint from the driver’s seat of your vehicle. Unlike Dashboard View (D), Cockpit View does not show your dashboard instruments.


Chase Far View

Provides a viewpoint far above your vehicle and the surrounding neighborhood, so you can see everything around you.


Tachometer

Located on the HUD (Heads Up Display), this displays the number of RPMs (revolutions per minute) your vehicle’s engine is producing. When you’re driving with a manual transmission, the optimal time to upshift is when the tachometer nears the red-line.


Gear Display

Located on the HUD (Heads Up Display), this shows your current gear on a digital display. Gears run sequentially: R N 1 2 3 4 …


Damage Meter

Located under the Speedometer (on the HUD, or “Heads Up Display”), this green bar shows the “health” of your vehicle. When collisions damage your vehicle, the vehicle’s health decreases; when its health runs out, the vehicle stops working. The Damage Meter starts out completely green, turns yellow as you incur damage, and gradually becomes red as your vehicle takes more and more damage.


Steering Bar

Indicates the left/right position of your vehicle’s steering wheel by using a horizontal bar with a marker. Center the marker to go straight. Note: the steering bar appears in the Heads Up Display (HUD) only when you are using the mouse as your driving controller.


Green Compass Arrow

As you clear checkpoints in a Checkpoint Race and a Blitz Race, the green compass arrow points toward the nearest checkpoint.

The arrow is green when pointing to a checkpoint in front of you and yellow when pointing to a checkpoint behind you. The checkpoint acts as a compass pointing toward the nearest checkpoint, it doesn’t tell you where to drive!


Laps Record

Shows the number of completed and remaining laps, as well as the time spent on completed laps. Helps you monitor your progress.


Stopwatch

Displays the elapsed time since you started the current race.


Timer

Counts down toward zero. If the timer reaches zero, you lose!


Checkpoint

A specific spot somewhere in the city that you must clear in order to win any of the Checkpoint, Blitz, or Circuit Races. Checkpoints are well marked by scaffolding and large flags that span the road. Just drive under the checkpoint to clear it.


Dead Zone

“Wiggle room.” The small non-functioning area where if you move your controller your vehicle does not respond. Creating a dead zone helps prevent the slightest twitch of your hand from sending your vehicle into the nearest wall.


Driver

A driver accumulates a history. In each type of race, the best times and scores you get with a specific driver automatically become part of that driver’s history. Each driver also has a fixed rank as an Amateur or a Pro. Amateur drivers face easier conditions in the races than Pro drivers do.


KPS (Kilobits Per Second)

A measurement of modem speed. A 14.4 modem can send data at a rate of 14,400 kbps, while a 28.8 modem can send data at a rate of 28,800 kbps.


Host

In Multiplayer racing, the person who controls who participates, assigns the skill level of all participants, and chooses the race and race settings.


IP Address

A series of numbers assigned to each individual computer connected to the Internet. These numbers distinguish a computer from other computers on the Internet. If the host a multiplayer game gives you the IP address of his or her computer, you can type it in to connect to them using a TCP/IP connection.


LAN

A “Local Area Network” of computers that are wired together so that they can exchange data. If you know there is a multiplayer game on your network but it is not showing up, then you will have to get the IP address to connect to the game.


IPX

One of the most common routing methods used to send traffic on a LAN (Local Area Network) and the Internet.


TCP/IP

TCP/IP is a common way to transmit data on LANs (Local Area Network) and the Internet.


CPU

The “brains” of a computer, where most calculations take place. It is considered the single-most important element of a computer system.


Host Settings

Shows joiners the environmental conditions and the type of race chosen by the host.


Players

Shows the net names of players waiting to start the race.


Chat Message

Allows all players to exchange messages while they wait for the host to start the race.


You

Displays your net name, what kind of vehicle you’re driving, and the color of your vehicle.