Links LS 2000 README.TXT                          10/4/2000

10/31/2000

Demo Install README

i. Minimum System Requirements

MacOS 8.5 or later
120 Mhz PowerPC 604 or faster
at least 64 MB of physical RAM with virtual memory turned on
at least 128 MB of physical RAM with virtual memory turned off
a CD-ROM drive
a network connection is required for online play

ii. Apple Game Sprockets

Links LS 2000 requires NetSprocket and SoundSpocket. These are both part of Apple's Game Sprockets which can be downloaded from www.apple.com.

When you run Links LS 2000 an error message will be displayed if you need to install the Game Sprockets.

0. Technical Support
Assistance Via World Wide Web
Get up-to-the-minute technical information at the MacSoft web-site, at:
http://www.wizworks.com/macsoft/
twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Through this site you'll have
access to our FAQ documents, (Frequently Asked Questions) which contain our
latest troubleshooting information. You'll have access to our FTP (File
Transfer Protocol) area where you can download patches and new enhancements
as soon as they become available, and an E-Mail area where you can leave us
your tech support problems and questions if you do not find your answers
within the FAQ.

Help Via Telephone/Fax Or Mail In The US & Canada
For phone assistance, call MacSoft Tech Support at 425-398-3085. We have an
Interactive Voice Response and Faxback system that is available twenty-four
hours a day, seven days a week. If you should need live support, we are
available Monday through Friday, 8 AM until 6 PM (PST). Please note that
live Tech Support may be closed on major holidays. We ask that you do the
following when calling: be at your computer; have your system information
ready for our technicians including system make and model and processor
type; MAC/OS version number; RAM; and any screen or error messages you've
encountered and where (if not currently displayed on your screen). It will
expedite your handling significantly. You may also fax in your Technical
Support questions or problems to: (425) 806-0480, or write in to the address
on the next page.

Product Return Procedures In The US & Canada
In the event our technicians at 425-398-3085 determine that you will need to
forward materials directly to us, please include a brief letter explaining
what is enclosed and why. Make sure you include the Return Merchandise
Authorization Number (RMA#) supplied you by the technician and your
telephone number in case we need to call you. Any materials not containing
this RMA# will be returned to you unprocessed. Your mail should be sent to
the following address:
MacSoft
13110 NE 177th Place
Suite # B101, Box 180
Woodinville, WA 98072-9965
Attn: Technical Support
RMA#: (include your RMA# here)

Warranty Policy In The US & Canada
If our technicians determine that the product storage medium is found to be
defective within ninety (90) days of original purchase, (unless otherwise
provided by applicable law), MacSoft will replace the item free of charge,
to the original purchaser, if the item is accompanied by the original dated
receipt and packaging. If you do not have the original receipt, or if the
warranty period has expired, MacSoft will replace the product storage medium
for a nominal fee.

  
1.  AUTOMATIC CRASH RECOVERY
To make sure that a crash is fully recoverable, Links LS 2000 has 
a built in automatic (emergency) save feature.  The last two games 
played are saved as LASTGAME and OLDLAST, respectively.  You can 
resume either of these games by clicking the RESUME button on the 
Main Menu.  If a crash occurs, restart Links LS 2000 as usual.
When the game starts, it will recognize that an abnormal termination 
occurred and will ask you if you want to resume the previous game.  
If you click YES, it will automatically resume LASTGAME.  If you 
click NO, you can still re-enter the game later by clicking RESUME 
and selecting LASTGAME from the list of saved games.  If you start a 
new game, it takes the place of LASTGAME and LASTGAME takes the 
place of OLDLAST.  The previous version of OLDLAST will be erased.

If resuming your LASTGAME continues to crash, try restarting your computer.


2. RUNNING OTHER APPLICATIONS WITH LS2000
Due to the requirements the LS2000 imposes on your system, it is not 
recommended that you run any applications in 
the background while LS2000 is running.   

3. HARDWARE/SOFTWARE CONFLICT ISSUES

Symptoms: - Sound stuttering, repeating, or sound contains static
Cause   : - This can be caused if Power Management is enabled and 
	"kicks in" while Links is running.
Solution: - Disable Power Management features within the Control 
	Panel.

 If you have not created a player and begin or resume a tournament, 
you are required to play with a default player. You may not create 
a player in a tournament.

4. OPTIONS/GAME SETTINGS
- The Rotate Swing Ball option and Folded Score Card option are not 
available in Links LS 2000.

- If you choose to use meters instead of yards, the yards on the 
hole preview do not change.  To get the number of yards for that 
particular hole in meters, pull up the score card.

5. OTHER QUESTIONS
We recommend going through the lessons included in the game.  To 
access to the lessons from the Main Menu, click the LESSONS button.  
For access to the lessons during game play, click the MENU pop-up, 
select HELP, and then select LESSONS.

We recommend that you do not leave Links LS 2000 playing unattended 
for an excessive length of time.  Links LS 2000 is designed to take 
full advantage of a technique known as "multithreading," which 
allows for much faster screen redraws and physics calculations.  
Unfortunately, multithreading is extremely sensitive to the timing 
of your individual system.  If extra applications are running in 
the background, or power management (either in the operating system 
or from your motherboard) "kicks in" during your game, the timers 
that Links LS 2000 requires to run properly may be off, and your 
game experience may not be as enjoyable as it would be otherwise.

If you change your swing type within a round, verify score will not 
work at the end of the game.

We hope you enjoy playing Links LS 2000 as much as we enjoyed making 
it.