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****************************** VGA Spectrum II *******************************
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**************************** KEYBOARD OPERATION *****************************
                                                                         
1) To select topic:

   Press F1 for ANIMATION 
   Press F2 for DEMOS 
   Press F3 for SOUND 
   Press F4 for GAMES
   Press F5 for DOS 

2) To run programs:
   
   Once the topic has been selected use your up and down arrow keys to
   highlight the program of interest.  Press the Enter key to run the 
   highlighted program.

******************************* MOUSE OPERATION ******************************

1) To select topic:

   Press the LEFT button on the mouse to change topics: ANIMATION, DEMOS 
   SOUND, GAMES, and DOS.

2) To run programs:

   Once the topic has been selected, move your mouse up or down to scroll 
   through the list of programs.  Once the program of your choice is 
   highlighted press the RIGHT mouse button to select the program.


******************************* ENDING A PROGRAM *****************************
   
   Since there is such a variation of programs running on VGA Spectrum II
   there is not any one command that will end or stop a program being run.
   Most programs will terminate by one of the following steps:
   
   * Look for on screen signs to quit or exit
   * Press <ALT>-Q
   * Press <ALT>-X
   * Press <ALT>-E
   * Press <CTRL>-Q
   * Press <CTRL>-X
   * Press <CTRL>-E
   * Press Esc
   * Press the space bar
   * Press <CTRL><ESC>C
   * Press Enter

*********************************** GAMES ************************************
   
   Most games on VGA Spectrum II default to run off the CD-ROM disc.
   Some games are required to write a configuration or data file to 
   disk when the game is activated.  It is almost impossible to run 
   all games directly from the CD-ROM disc.  The games that require 
   data to be written to disk will be automatically transfered to
   your hard drive( drive C: ).  Once the game is played and it comes
   time to exit or quit the game it will ask the user if they want to
   delete the game from the hard drive.  If you answer "Y" that will
   automatically delete the game from the hard drive and will no longer
   take up space on the hard drive.  If you answer "N" it will leave the
   program on the hard drive.

*************************** POSSIBLE SOUND PROBLEMS **************************
   
   Most of the programs on VGA Spectrum II support the Sound Blaster card.
   Occasionaly some programs leave part of the program behind in memory, 
   that means it is possible that your computer may hang up after running 
   various programs.  If this problem occurs just reboot your computer and
   try again.  It is possible that some programs my not run on your computer
   for various reasons like using QEMM, low memory, your computer may not 
   fast enough for the program, no sound card installed (Sound Blaster 
   compatible), not being compatible with the video graphics mode the program
   uses, and other possible internal conflicts.

***************************** SYSTEM REQUIRMENTS *****************************

   IBM 80386-based personal computer or compatible, minimum of 640K memory, 
   Hard Drive with at least 4MB of free disk space, Sound Blaster or 100%
   compatible sound card, VGA graphics with at least 320x200x256 resolution
   or 100% compatible graphics adaptor.  A mouse is highly recommended.