Call of Duty(R) 2 DEMO README
Last Updated: 9-22-2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION & SET UP ISSUES
1.Minimum System Requirements
VIDEO ISSUES
1.Multiple Monitors
2.In-game and Desktop resolutions
3.Game performance and Optimal System Settings
4.ZFeather and Model Detail default settings
GAMEPLAY INFORMATION
1.Save System
2.Health System
3.Mantle System
4.Smoke Grenades provide concealment
WINDOWS(R) SPECIFIC OPERATING SYSTEM ISSUES
1.Virtual Memory Warnings in Windows(R) 2000 and Windows(R) XP
2.Shift Key in Windows(R) 2000 and XP Interrupts Game
3.Windows(R) Key Interrupts Game in 2000/XP
4.Support for for the ALT-TAB function
5.International Keyboard Functionality
INTRODUCTION
Refer to this document if you encounter difficulties with one or more aspects of installation or running the Call of Duty(R) 2 Demo. Many of the most commonly encountered issues are covered here. Please note the Call Of Duty(R) 2 Demo is unsupported by Activision(R).
INSTALLATION & SET UP ISSUES
1.Minimum System Requirements
- 3D Hardware Accelerator Card Required - 100% DirectX(R) 9.0c compatible 64 MB Hardware Accelerator video card and the latest drivers
- English version of Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000/XP
- Pentium(R) 4 1.4GHz or AMD Athlon(TM) XP 1700+
- 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM recommended)
- DirectX(R) 9.0c (Not included with Demo)
- 100% DirectX(R) 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card and latest drivers.
- 100% Windows(R) 2000/XP compatible mouse, keyboard and latest drivers
- 700 MB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 800MB for Windows(R) 2000/XP swap file)
Important Note: *Some 3D accelerator cards with the chipset listed here may not be compatible with the 3D acceleration features utilized by the Call of Duty(R) 2 Demo. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer for 100% DirectX(R) 9.0c compatibility.
This product does not support Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 95/98/ME or NT.
SUPPORTED CHIPSETS:
- ATI(R) Radeon(R) 8500
- ATI(R) Radeon(R) 9000
- ATI(R) Radeon(R) 9200
- ATI(R) Radeon(R) 9500
- ATI(R) Radeon(R) 9600
- ATI(R) Radeon(R) 9700
- ATI(R) Radeon(R) 9800
- ATI(R) Radeon(R) X300
- ATI(R) Radeon(R) X550
- ATI(R) Radeon(R) X600
- ATI(R) Radeon(R) X700
- ATI(R) Radeon(R) X800
- ATI(R) Radeon(R) X850
- NVidia(R) Geforce(tm)2 Ultra
- All NVidia(R) Geforce(tm) 3/Ti Series
- All NVidia(R) Geforce(tm) 4/Ti Series
- All NVidia(R) Geforce(tm) FX Series
- All NVidia(R) Geforce(tm) 6 Series
- All NVidia(R) Geforce(tm) 7 series
VIDEO ISSUES
Video Cards
The Call of Duty(R) 2 Demo will automatically detect and set your game graphics to recommended settings for optimal performance. You can customize your settings by going to the "Options" menu from the main menu.
1. Multiple Monitors
If you are running a machine with multiple monitors and the video card for each monitor is an OpenGL compliant video card (e.g., GeForce series cards), you may experience problems running the game, as the game will recognize both video cards. Simply disable one of the monitors in the Windows(R) Display Properties.
2. In-game and Desktop resolutions
Do not choose an in-game resolution that is higher than your desktop resolution. You may only be able to see as much of the game as is viewable at your desktop resolution. (For example, if your desktop resolution is set to 1024x768, and you choose an in-game resolution of 1600x1200, the game screen may stretch beyond the size of your monitor screen). This issue may be more prevalent in windowed mode.
3. Game performance and Optimal System Settings
The Call Of Duty(R) 2 Demo defaults to settings according to your hardware configuration.
These settings are created with visual quality and performance in mind. Users experiencing poor performance may want to disable Anti-Aliasing in the Graphics portion of the Options Menu.
4. On some lower-end video cards only the default settings are available for the Model Detail and ZFeather Smoke settings under Graphic Options.
GAMEPLAY INFORMATION
1. Save System
The Call of Duty(R) 2 Demo autosaves at the beginning of each single player mission as well as creating checkpoints within the mission as you progress.
2. Health System
The red Damage Direction arrows on your screen are the first indication that you're taking damage. Further signs that your character is close to death include heavy breathing, heart palpitations, and blurred vision. The Call Of Duty(R) 2 Demo will tell you when this occurs the first five times only. Then it's up to you to find cover as soon as possible if these occur. Doing so will allow your health to return to normal after a brief rest provided you're not taking any more damage.
3. Mantle System
When you approach some obstacles, an arrow will appear on your screen indicating that hitting your Jump key (default: space) will automatically jump you over the obstacle in front of yo