Electronic Arts Mass Effect 2 User Manual [fr]

EPILEPSY WARNING

Please read before using this game or allowing your children to use it.
Some people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing

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playing certain video games. This may happen even if the person has no medical history of epilepsy or has
never had any epileptic seizures. If you or anyone in your family has ever had symptoms related to epilepsy
(seizures or loss of consciousness) when exposed to flashing lights, consult your doctor prior to playing.

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experience any of the following symptoms: dizziness, blurred vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of
consciousness, disorientation, any involuntary movement or convulsion, while playing a video game,
discontinue use IMMEDIATELY and consult your doctor.

PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE
DURING USE

Do not stand too close to the screen. Sit a good distance away from the screen, as far away as the 
length of the cable allows.

Preferably play the game on a small screen. 
Avoid playing if you are tired or have not had much sleep. 
Make sure that the room in which you are playing is well lit. 
Rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes per hour while playing a video game. 

This product has been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. For information about the ESRB
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CONTENTS

INstallINg the game .........................................................1

startINg the game ............................................................. 2

the state of the galaxy .......................................... 2

CommaNd aNd CoNtrol ....................................................... 4

game CredIts ..........................................................................23

lImIted 90-day WarraNty ........................................ 28

INSTALLING THE GAME

Note: For system requirements, see the readme file.

To install (disc users):

Insert the disc into your disc drive and follow the on-screen instructions.
If the Autorun menu does not automatically appear, launch the installer manually in Windows XP,

Windows Vista
clicking OK (substitute the correct letter of your CD/DVD-ROM drive if other than ‘D:’).

Once the game has installed you can launch it from the game’s AutoRun menu or by locating the game
through the START menu.

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, or Windows® 7 by opening Start > Run, typing D:\AutoRun.exe in the text box, then

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To install (EA Store users):

Note:

If you’d like more information about purchasing direct downloads from EA, visit

www.eastore.ea.com and click MORE ABOUT DIRECT DOWNLOADS.
Once the game has been downloaded by EA Download Manager, click the install icon that appears and

follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If you’ve already purchased a title and would like to install it on another PC, fi rst download and install

the EA Download Manager on the other PC, then launch the application and log in with your EA account. Select
the appropriate title from the list that appears and click the start button to download the game.

To install (third party online users):

Please contact the digital retailer through whom you purchased this game for instructions on how to install
the game or how to download and reinstall another copy.

STARTING THE GAME

To start the game:

Games on Windows Vista or Windows 7 are located in the Start > Games menu and on earlier versions of
Windows in the Start > Programs (or All Programs) menu. (EA Store users must have the EA Download
Manager running.)

Note: In Windows Vista Classic Start menu style, games are located in the Start > Programs > Games >

Games Explorer menu.

THE STATE OF

THE GALAXY

Two years have passed since the massive geth attack on the Citadel. As the galactic community struggles to
rebuild, rumors about the return of sentient starships responsible for the eradication of all life 50,000 years
ago are being hushed. Officially, the attack on the Citadel is blamed upon Saren Arterius, a rogue Spectre.
Most are quick to believe, but a few know the truth.

GETTING STARTED

After installing Mass Effect 2, launch the game to access the main menu. You can now choose to:

Log on to Cerberus Network 
Create a new character 
Import your character from  Mass Effect 1
Access the Extras menu for achievements, options, and downloadable content 

CERBERUS NETWORK LOGIN

Accessing the Cerberus Network allows you to receive new content such as missions, squad mates, and
equipment. It also enables you to download premium content from the internet. Use the Cerberus login
included with the game, and follow the login procedure.

CREATE A NEW CHARACTER

Select NEW GAME from the main menu. You are able to start the game with a male or female character, or
import a character from Mass Effect 1.

If you create a new character, you have two options:

Play as the iconic Commander Shepard and choose a first name. You play as the Soldier class. 
Create a custom character, choosing your own class and adding other details. 

IMPORT CHARACTER FROM

MASS EFFECT 1

Select IMPORT CHARACTER on the main menu and choose a Save Game from the list of Character Saves.
You receive bonus experience and resources, and start at a higher level than a new player.
If you import your character, you may:

Keep all the details of your imported character, including appearance, class, and history. 
Change your current appearance by customizing your facial reconstruction or choose the 

iconic appearance.
Change your current class. 

MISSION COMPUTER

Press ESC to bring up the Mission Computer screen. Use your mouse to select an area on the display. When
an area receives an update, it flashes on the display.

Your current resource totals are displayed at the bottom of the Mission Computer screen.
The Mission Computer gives you access to details for:

Squad View the current status of Shepard and squad. You can also spend squad points here

Options Set gameplay, controller, graphics, sound and other options.
Journal View current and recent quests and tasks.
Map View your current location and points of interest.
Save Save your game in its current state and location.
Load Load games you have saved, and those that have been saved automatically.
Codex Learn all about the Mass Effect universe.
Exit To Main Go back to the main menu.
Exit Game Close the game.

to upgrade your powers.

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COMMAND AND

CONTROL

Pay special attention to “overloaded” buttons that require a tap or a press and hold to enable.

ENTER COMBAT STANCE Left-click/Right-click
EXIT COMBAT STANCE H (to holster current weapon)

CerBerUs hINt: Zooming in on a target greatly increases weapon accuracy.

ZOOM Right-click

STORM SPACEBAR

TAKE COVER SPACEBAR

CLIMB/VAULT W + SPACEBAR

CerBerUs hINt: If you hit a piece of cover while storming, you automatically enter cover.

FIRE WEAPON Left-click

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Objective
marker

MELEE ATTACK F

RELOAD THERMAL CLIP R

SWITCH TO X
PREVIOUS WEAPON

BRING UP NAVIGATION M
ASSISTANCE

Note: These are the default controller settings. Any changes made to the controller scheme will not be

refl ected in the in-game tutorial.

SPECIALIZATION CLASSES

Every class has a unique power that you can map in the squad command interface. Each squad mate can
have up to four powers by the end of the game.

SOLDIER

High-level operatives are outfitted with an ocular synaptic processor that allows them to focus on targets
with lethal accuracy.

ADEPT

Adepts are outfitted with L5x implants that spawn micro-singularities, blocking enemies and pulling them
into the air.

ENGINEER

Engineers can spawn a combat drone to harass enemies or force them out of entrenched cover positions.

INFILTRATOR

Infiltrators are equipped with a tactical cloak system that allows them to avoid detection for short periods of
time, gaining tactical advantage over enemies.

VANGUARD

Vanguards are outfitted with L5n implants that use biotic charges to knock down or stun opponents. This
gives the Vanguard precious seconds to bring close range weapons to bear.

SENTINEL

Sentinels are equipped with the most advanced ablation armor system to keep the Sentinel safe. If
overloaded, the system stuns all enemies within a short distance.

CerBerUs hINt: Each class has a list of powers that can be viewed and upgraded from the Squad

screen. Press ESC for the Mission Computer and select SQUAD.

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SQUAD ORDERS

You are part of a team! Giving tactical orders to your squad helps keep them alive and in turn keeps you alive
as they support you. Press Q, E, and C to issue squad orders.

Press C to order

your squad to

follow you.

CerBerUs hINt: Squad-specifi c commands are context-sensitive. If you want your squad mates to

move to point, fi rst make sure no enemies are highlighted by a red square bracket.

Press Q to order the
first squad member
to move to point, use
powers or attack.

Press E to order the
second squad member
to move to point, use
powers or attack.

SQUAD COMMAND INTERFACE

At certain times during combat, you may want to pause the game, take stock of what is going on around you,
and issue specific orders to your squad. Press and hold left-SHIFT to activate the squad command interface.

USING POWERS

The squad command interface allows you to focus specific powers on different enemies. Move the camera
around to target enemies.

Highlighting a power

Enemy with

shields

When you bring up the command interface, your squad mates’ images appear in the left and right sections.
Each squad mate can have up to four powers.

When a power is marked red with a downward arrow, it means it is already in use or should not be used.

shows its description in
the lower left-hand part
of the screen.

Overload power
(moused over and
selected)

Target an enemy Left-click

Targeting an enemy or combat object gives you context-sensitive information about what types of powers
could be used on them. To target enemies with your powers, highlight them with the reticule, select a power,
and left-click. One power per squad mate can be queued up at a time.

CerBerUs hINt: Map powers to have them available in real time without pausing.

To map any power,

drag and drop it to
the Quick Slot Bar.

SQUAD POINTS

Squad points represent your ability to directly improve the powers you and your squad use. To spend squad
points, go to the Squad screen off the Mission Computer.

When you raise a power to its fourth rank, it evolves. Evolved powers allow you to choose one of two
advanced forms of the power to use going forward. Choose wisely.