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FIFA 2004 DEMO
10/08/03

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. System Requirements

2. DirectX 8.1

3. Uninstalling FIFA 2004 DEMO

4. Memory requirements
a.) Memory requirements in Windows
b.) Running the game under stressful Windows conditions
c.) Virtual Memory

5. Control Mappings / Hot Keys

6. Keyboard, Joystick and Mouse Functionality

7. Notes on Video Card chipsets

8. Notes on Video Card Support

9. Notes on Windows

10. Data verification date

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1.System Requirements
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Minimum:
600 MHz Intel Pentium III or equivalent
64 Megabytes of RAM (128 MB for Windows XP and Windows 2000)
DirectX 8.1 Compatible 3D accelerated 32 MB video card or equivalent (see supported chipsets in section 8)
880 MB free hard disk space plus space for saved games and additional space required for DirectX 8.1 installation
8X Speed CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
DirectX 8.1 Compatible Sound Card
MS compatible mouse
Keyboard

Required Operating Systems:
Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP or Windows 2000
Note that Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 are not supported.

Required Software:
DirectX 8.1

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2. DirectX 8.1
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If you try to run the game without DirectX 8.1 installed, you will be prompted to upgrade before the game installation begins.

DirectX 8.1 can be found on the Microsoft website: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx

Note: If you already have DirectX 8.1 (or higher) installed, it is not necessary to reinstall it.

DirectX and supported hardware
We recommend that FIFA 2004 DEMO be run with DirectX 8.1 compatible sound cards and video cards.

We also suggest you update your sound card and video card driver to the newest release from the vendor or chipset website.

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3. Uninstalling FIFA 2004 DEMO
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The simplest method of uninstalling FIFA 2004 DEMO is to use the "Uninstall FIFA 2004 Demo" shortcut in the Start Menu (usually "Start Menu/All Programs/EA Sports/FIFA 2004 Demo/Uninstall FIFA 2004 Demo").

Windows also has an "Add/Remove Programs" Icon in the Control Panel that you can use to uninstall the game.

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4. Memory Requirements
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a.) Memory requirements in Windows
FIFA 2004 DEMO requires a minimum of 64 MB of RAM to run the game (128 Mb is required for Windows XP and Windows 2000).

Note: The more system memory available, the better the game will perform in all areas.


b.) Running the game under stressful Windows conditions
At Electronic Arts we strive to bring you the best in graphics, audio and gameplay. We are always pushing the envelope of computer performance. While we have made every effort to ensure that FIFA 2004 DEMO multi-tasks with all Windows applications, we recommend that you shut down other applications (including virus scanners) and run FIFA 2004 DEMO by itself when possible.

c.) Virtual memory
We recommend that you let your operating system automatically manage the amount of virtual memory.


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5. Control Mappings / Hot Keys
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ESC - Pause Menu

2 = BROADCAST
3 = END TO END
6 = ACTION
8 = SIDELINE
9 = RADAR On/Off


Attacking Possession:
Arrow Keys - Player Movement
Shift + Arrow Keys - Freestyle/Freekick Ball Spin/Jostle/Receiver Run
A - Lob pass/Chip Shot
S - Pass
D - Shoot
W - Through Ball
Q - Trigger Player Run
E - Sprint (HOLD)
Z - Remote Receiver Control/Toggle Between Receivers

Defending:
Arrow Keys - Player Movement
A - Slide Tackle
S - Switch Player
D - Conservative Tackle
W - Keeper Charge
E - Sprint (HOLD)
C - Call Second Defender

NOTE: the FIFA 2004 DEMO is best played using a dual-stick analog controller. The functionality described here is mapped in a similar fashion on these controllers.

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6. Mouse, Keyboard and Controller Functionality
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You can use the mouse, keyboard or controller to navigate the game interface.

Once you are on the Side select screen, you must move whichever input device you plan to use in the game to the left or the right to select your team.

Please note that you may have to recalibrate your controllers in Windows in order to have the game detect them correctly.

We highly recommend the use of a 360º analog gamepad such as the Logitech(R) Dual Action(TM)

To bring up the in-game pause menus, you can press the Start button (if your gamepad has one) or press ESC.


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7. Notes on Video Card Chipsets
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If you are experiencing problems with your video card and FIFA 2004 DEMO, try updating your video card driver by downloading the latest driver available from the video card manufacturer. If there is no improvement, try using the latest driver provided by the video chipset manufacturer. Your video card chipset is the video-processing chip located on your video card. If there is no information in your video card manual or website, check the video card for an identifying chip with the chipset manufacturer's name on it.

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8. Notes on Video Card Support
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Recommended Chipsets
• ATI Radeon 7000 Series, ATI Radeon 8500, ATI Radeon 9000/Pro series, NVIDIA Riva TNT2 (Ultra), Geforce 256, NVIDIA GeForce 2 (GTS, MX, Ultra/Ti), NVIDIA GeForce 3 (MX, Ti), NVIDIA GeForce 4 (MX, Ti), NVIDIA GeForce FX series, SIS 315, Matrox G400 and Matrox Parhelia.


If you experience problems, please contact your card manufacturer or chipset vendor to get the latest drivers.

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9. Notes on Windows
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FIFA 2004 DEMO supports Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME and Windows XP.

*NOTE - To install the game properly on Windows 2000/Windows XP, you will need administrator access to your machine. Consult your Windows 2000/Windows XP documentation for more information.

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10. Data verification date
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The player and team data used in FIFA 2004 DEMO was verified for accuracy as of August 31st, 2003. Any transfers or roster changes that occurred after this date may not be reflected in the game.




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