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                   Playing Virtual Pool via Network or Modem
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  Virtual Pool can be played against another person over a Local Area 
  Network (LAN), a Telephone Modem, or a Null Modem (RS-232).  The connection 
  type is chosen from the DEVICE SETUP menu from within the game.  
  
  The connection procedure for each of these options is described below.



  Local Area Network Connection:
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  The network connection requires an IPX driver to be installed on each 
  system before Virtual Pool is started.  If your system does not currently 
  have an IPX driver installed, look for a file named IPX.COM in the software 
  supplied with your network card.  Install the IPX driver by typing IPX in 
  the directory containing the IPX.COM file.
 
  Sender:

  1) Select Game and Scoring options from the Game Setup menu
  2) Select "Network or Modem Player" from the Opponent Section Game Setup 
     menu and click on OK.
  3) Choose "Transmit" from the Network menu that just popped up
  4) Upon connection the balls will rack and it will be your turn
  5) If you want to load a saved game you can do it now
  6) Enter your name by selecting Change Player Name in the Game Options menu
  7) Play pool!

  Receiver:
  
  1) Select "Network or Modem Player" from the Opponent Section Game Setup 
     menu and click on OK.
  2) Choose "Receive" from the Network menu that just popped up.
  3) Upon connection the balls will rack and it will be your opponent's turn.
 

  Telephone Modem Connection:
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  The Telephone Modem connection is done over telephone lines between two 
  computers with Hayes-compatable modems.  Configure the modem port 
  selection on the DEVICE SETUP menu to the COM port that your modem is 
  installed on.


  Sender:
  1) Select Game and Scoring options from the Game Setup menu
  2) Select "Network or Modem Player" from the Opponent Section Game Setup 
     menu and click on OK
  3) Choose Transmit from the Network menu that just popped up
  4) Enter the phone number you want to call in the Dial menu that just 
     popped up.
  5) If you want to load a saved game you can do it now
  6) Enter your name by selecting Change Player Name in the Game 
     Options menu.
  7) Play pool!

  Receiver:
  1) Select "Network or Modem Player" from the Opponent Section Game Setup. 
     menu and click on OK.
  2) Choose Receive from the Network menu that just popped up.
  3) Upon connection the balls will rack and it will be your opponent's turn.


 


  Null Modem Connection:
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  Note:  Playing Virtual Pool with a Null Modem has not be fully tested
  as of the release of this demo, so you may experience problems maintaining
  a connection while in this mode.


  A Null Modem Connection is a RS-232 cable connected between the serial
  ports of two computers.   The COM Port Setting in the DEVICE SETUP Menu 
  must be set to port your cable is actually plugged into.
 
  Sender:
  1) Select Game and Scoring options from the Game Setup menu
  2) Select "Network or Modem Player" from the Opponent Section Game Setup 
     menu and click on OK
  3) Choose Transmit from the menu that just popped up
  4) Upon connection the balls will rack and it will be your turn
  5) If you want to load a saved game you can do it now
  6) Enter your name by selecting Change Player Name in the Game Options menu
  7) Play pool!

  Receiver:
  1) Select "Network or Modem Player" from the Opponent Section Game Setup menu and click on OK
  2) Choose Receive from the menu that just popped up
  3) Upon connection the balls will rack and it will be your opponent's turn



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