The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions(TM) Version 1.

0 Readme File 4-10-01 [ To read this file, select Edit/Word Wrap from the menu above ] *********************************************************************** About This Document: Thank you for purchasing "The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions(TM)". This document contains last-minute information about "The Incredible Machine: Ev en More Contraptions" and other information about the program not found in the H elp Files. This README file includes information that pertains to general probl ems and questions you may have concerning the game or your computer. Should you experience any problems with "The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions", p lease refer to this file for additional help on answering questions about the ga me and solving technical difficulties. *********************************************************************** TABLE OF CONTENTS I. II. III. IV. V. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES GENERAL GAME ISSUES KNOWN PROBLEMS CONTACTING SIERRA

I. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ========================= Windows 95/98/Me/2000 Pentium 90 32MB RAM Minimal Install = 40MB hard drive space Typical Install = 115MB hard drive space Large Install = 175MB hard drive space 4x CD-ROM drive 800x600 16-bit DirectX(TM) 8.0a Preferred: Pentium 166 64MB RAM

II. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES ============================== Screen Resolution: -------------------When Even More Contraptions runs for the 1st time, the game will resize your dis play to be 800x600 pixels in size & switch the bit depth to 16 bit. On some moni

tors, you may want to readjust the horizontal / vertical position controls to ce nter the display. There are three different configurations for playing Even More Contraptions: 1. Full-Screen Mode. This is the default setting and will fill your entire screen. This can be chang ed by turning "full-screen" off in the graphic preferences. 2. Window on Wallpaper Mode. When you turn off full-screen in the preferences, you'll get a window on the wal lpaper. 3. Movable Window Mode. If you click on the "Windows restore button", you can play on a movable window. CD Usage: ----------You must have the CD in the drive in order to run "The Incredible Machine: Even M ore Contraptions(TM)". Installation: --------------Details of product installation are outlined in the file Installed.txt, found al ongside the setup files.

III. GENERAL GAME ISSUES ========================== Hot Keys: ----------Hot Keys Used When Placing Parts on the Play Field: K N O X + key key key & Y keys key key lock/unlock part get information on part get programmable dialog flip/rotate objects enlarge walls and inclines shrink walls and inclines

Hot Keys Used to Select Categories of Parts: A B C E F G I L M P R S W key key key key key key key key key key key key key selects selects selects selects selects selects selects selects selects selects selects selects selects All Parts category Balls category Critters category Electric category Fire category Gear category Inclines (part of the Walls category) Laser category Misc. (miscellaneous) category Program (programmable parts) category Rope category Scenery category Walls category

Up & Down Arrow keys Page Up key arts Bin) Page Down key Parts Bin) Delete key

jump the cursor through active play field buttons scrolls up through Parts Bin (while cursor is over the P scrolls down through Parts Bin (while cursor is over the removes a part from the Play Field

IV. KNOWN PROBLEMS ==================== 1. RealPlayer7 Basic compatibility issue: Do not run Even More Contraptions whil e RealPlayer7 Basic (the free version) is running. This can cause problems such as RealPlayer crashing, sound capability being lost within Even More Contraption s, or possibly causing the computer not to shut down properly. 2. Third Party Music Players compatibility issue: Do not run Even More Contrapti ons while other music players are running. This can cause problems such as sound capability being lost within Even More Contraptions, or possibly causing the co mputer not to shut down properly. 3. S3 Virge chipsets compatibility issue: Machines with a combination of Windows 95-B and video cards with "S3 Virge" chipsets could have difficulty running the game. If this is the case, you should check with your video card manufacturer or consider using Windows 95-A or Windows 98. 4. On some computers running Windows 95-A, the online help manual (accessible fr om the game's Help buttons) may not work.

V. CONTACTING SIERRA ======================= A) Customer Service, Support, and Sales B) Technical Support C) Legal Information

A) Customer Service, Support, and Sales: -----------------------------------------United States U.S.A. Sales Phone: (800) 757-7707 Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week International Sales: (425) 746-5771 Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM to 4 PM PST FAX: (916) 939-1010 Sierra Direct P O Box 629001 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-9972 Email: customer.support@sierra.com http://www.sierra.com

United Kingdom Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing UK Ltd. Main: (0118) 920-9111 Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fax: (0118) 987-5603 Disk/CD replacements in the U.K. are 6.00, or 7.00 outside the UK. Add "ATTN.: R eturns." 2 Beacontree Plaza, Gillette Way, Reading, Berkshire RG2 0BS United Kingdom France Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing France 32, Av de l'Europe Bt Energy 1 (2e tage) 78 140 VELIZY-Villacoubaly France Tlphone: 01-30-67-90-50 Lundi au Jeudi de 10h 19h Vendredi de 10h 18h Fax: 01-30-67-90-65 Germany Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing Deutschland Gmbh. Paul-Ehrlich-Str. 1 63225 Langen Deutschland Tel: (+49) 6103-99-40-940 Montag bis Freitag von 10h - 19Uhr Fax: (0) 6103-99-40-35 On-Line Sales CompuServe United Kingdom: CompuServe France: Internet USA: Internet United Kingdom: Internet France: Internet Germany: Disk and or Manual Replacement: Product Returns*: Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing International Sierra On-Line Returns 4247 S. Minnewawa Ave. GO UKSIERRA GO FRSIERRA http://www.sierra.com http://www.sierra-online.co.uk http://www.sierra.fr http://www.sierra.de

Fresno, CA 93725 Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing International Sierra On-Line CD/Doco Replacement 4247 S. Minnewawa Ave. Fresno, CA 93725 NOTE: To replace your cd(s) please send only the damaged cd and copy of your dat ed Receipt, if less then 90 days. After 90 days please include a $10.00 handlin g fee along with the cd(s). For Documentation replacement, please include a $5. 00 handling fee and a photocopy ONLY of either your disk or cd. Payment should be made at the time of your request. Sorry, no credit cards. * Returns to this address valid in North America only.

B) Technical Support: ----------------------North America Sierra On-Line offers a 24-hour automated technical support line with recorded a nswers to the most frequently asked technical questions. To access this service, call (425) 644-4343, and follow the recorded instructions to find your specific topic and resolve the issue. If this fails to solve your problem, you may still write, or fax us with your questions, or contact us via our Web site. Sierra On-Line Technical Support P.O. Box 85006 Bellevue, WA 98015-8506 Main: (425) 644-4343 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM PST Fax: (425) 644-7697 http://www.sierra.com support@sierra.com United Kingdom Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing UK Ltd. offers a 24-hour Automated Tech nical Support line with recorded answers to the most frequently asked technical questions. To access this service, call (0118) 920-9111, and follow the recorded instructions to find your specific topic and resolve the issue. If this fails t o solve your problem, you may still write, or fax us with your questions or cont act us via our Internet or CompuServe sites. Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing UK Ltd. 2 Beacontree Plaza, Gillette Way, Reading, Berkshire RG2 0BS United Kingdom Main: (0118) 920-9111 Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fax: (0118) 987-5603 http://www.sierra-online.co.uk

France Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing France 32, Av de l'Europe Bt Energy 1 (2e tage) 78 140 VELIZY-Villacoublay France Tlphone: 01-30-67-90-50 Lundi au Jeudi de 10h 19h Vendredi de 10h 18h Fax: 01 30 67 90 65 http://www.sierra.fr Germany Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing Deutschland Gmbh. Paul-Ehrlich-Str. 1 63225 Langen Deutschland Tel: (+49) 6103-99-40-940 Montag bis Freitag von 10 - 19Uhr Fax: (0) 6103-99-40-35 Mailbox: (0) 6103-99-40-35 http://www.sierra.de Spain Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing Espaa NUESTRA SEORA DE VALVERDE N 23 28034 MADRID Spain Tech Support Telfono: 91 735 24 37 Soporte tcnico de lunes a Viernes de 09:30 a 15:00 y de 16:00 a 18:30 http://www.havasinteractive.es Soporte Tecnico: soporte@havasinteractive.es Comercial: comercial@havasinteractive.es Italy Contattare il vostro distributore.

C) Sierra Warranty & Legal Information: ----------------------------------------Sierra's end user license agreement, limited warranty and return policy is set f orth in the EULA.txt, found on the CD, and is also available during the install

of the product. Copyright 2001 Sierra On-Line, Inc. All rights reserved. The Incredible Machine is a registered trademark, and Contraptions is a trademark of Sierra On-Line, I nc. Third-party product and brand names may be trademarks or registered tradema rks of their respective owners.