Games Microsoft XBOX PHANTASY STAR ONLINE I, II User Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT PHOTOSENSITIVE SEIZURES

A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including  ashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games.

These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects.

Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms—children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures.

The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by sitting farther from the television screen, using a smaller television screen, playing in a well-lit room, and not playing when you are drowsy or fatigued.

If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing.

Other Important Health and Safety Information The Xbox Instruction Manual contains important health and safety information that you should read and understand before using this software.

AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR TELEVISION

Do not use with certain televisions. Some televisions, especially front- or rear-projection types, can be damaged if any video games, including Xbox games, are played on them. Static images presented during the normal course of game play may “burn in” to the screen, causing a permanent shadow of the static image to appear at all times, even when video games are not being played. Similar damage may occur from static images created when placing a video game on hold or pause. Consult your television owner’s manual to determine if video games can be played safely on your set. If you are unable to  nd this information in the owner’s manual, contact your television dealer or the manufacturer to determine if video games can be played safely on your set.

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Welcome to Phantasy Star Online™ Episode I&II (PSO). PSO is an Xbox Live™ role-playing game where the action takes place aboard the spaceship Pioneer 2 and on Planet Ragol. You can organize a team to play online or embark on Hunter’s Guild quests, while chatting and exchanging information.

You don’t have to be online to play PSO, either—there is also an of ine mode. Whether playing online via Xbox Live or of ine, we hope you will enjoy the exciting world of PSO.

BEFORE YOU PLAY

More detailed help, including information on gameplay modes, all controls, quests, characters, and in-game communication can be found at http://www.xbox.com/phantasystaronline/. From here you can download the complete PSO manual.

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GETTING STARTED STARTING A NEW GAME

Xbox Live is a high-speed Internet gaming community where you can create a permanent gamer identity (a GamerTag), set up a Friends list, see when they’re online, invite them to play, and talk to them in real-time as you play. To determine whether or not Xbox Live is available in your area, go to http://www.xbox.com/live/.

CONNECTING HARDWARE AND SIGNING UP FOR XBOX LIVE

Before you can play PSO, you need to connect your Xbox console to a direct or shared broadband connection and sign up for the Xbox Live service. For details on both connecting and signing up for the service, see the Xbox Live Quick Start card included with this game, or go to http://www.xbox.com/live/. If you need more help, call 1-800-4MY-XBOX.

OBTAINING A HUNTER’S LICENSE

To play PSO online, you will need a Hunter’s License in addition to your regular Xbox Live GamerTag, which you received when signing up for the Xbox Live service. This license must be purchased before selecting Online Game.

To purchase a Hunter’s License, select Options, and then select

Purchase Hunter’s License.

Note: The first 2 months of playing PSO online with your Hunter’s License are included with your purchase of PSO. To play PSO online after the first 2 months, you will be charged a monthly fee. The credit card you used to sign up for Xbox Live will be charged for the Hunter’s License. This is separate from the cost of your Xbox Live membership.

Once you have purchased a Hunter’s License, you are ready to dive into the exciting world of PSO!

When you start the game, you will be prompted to select a saved game if one exists. If you are starting the game for the  rst time, you will see that all of the game data blocks show “New Game Data.”

If you do not already have a saved game, select New Game Data, and then press the A button to con rm. Select Enter, and then press the A button again to select a GamerTag to use with PSO.

At the GamerTag select screen, you can select any GamerTag from either an Xbox hard disk or a memory unit. If you do not have an Xbox Live account, press the X button, which will return you to the Xbox Dashboard, where you can sign up for an account.

When you have selected a GamerTag, press the A button, select Yes, and then press the A button again to con rm.

On the Pass Code screen enter the pass code you selected when you created your GamerTag, and then select Enter.

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SELECTING GAME MODE AND OPTIONS CREATING YOUR CHARACTER

Once you have selected your GamerTag, you will see the Select Game Mode screen, where you can choose to play either online or of ine. You can also set your game options here.

To play PSO online, select Online Game, and then press the A button. To play of ine, select Offline Game, and then press the A button. Whether you choose to play online or of ine, you will  rst need to create your character (see page 5).

ONLINE GAME

To play online, you will need to have a valid Hunter’s License (see page 2).

In the online game, you can join quests and team up and communicate with other players. To join a quest, select a Ship in the Ship Select list, and then select a Block in the Block Select list. After your selection, you will be transported to the appropriate visual lobby, where you can communicate with other players as all prepare for the quest.

To go to a different Ship and Block while in the lobby, select Transport at the Information Counter in your current lobby. To move from lobby to lobby, use the Teleporter by stepping into it and then selecting the destination to transport yourself to.

For detailed information on playing the online game, refer to the online PSO manual at http://www.xbox.com/phantasystaronline/.

OFFLINE GAME

You do not need a Hunter’s License to play PSO of ine, but you do need an Xbox Live GamerTag. Playing of ine, you can still undertake quests and build up your character’s experience before making your online debut. You can choose to play either or both Episode I or Episode II; however, Episode I is recommended if you are a new player.

On the Select Character screen, you will see your GamerTag in the upper-right corner. If you already have a character, you can select or delete it here.

If you do not already have a character, select any of the New Character slots, press the A button, and then select Yes to con rm.

A cinematic will introduce you to the world of PSO. After the cinematic, you can create your character.

First, choose his or her character type based on the information provided on-screen, and then determine your character’s physical features. After determining your character’s features, you can choose from  ve different voice styles to use in PSO for that character. When you are done, select OK, and then press the A button to begin playing.

For additional information on character creation, saving characters, and retrieving characters, refer to the online PSO manual at http://www.xbox.com/phantasystaronline/.

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GETTING AROUND IN PSO

COMMUNICATING WITH OTHERS

BALLOON CHAT

Press the Y button to display the Software Keyboard. By scrolling through the keyboard and selecting letters, you can form words that will appear in a balloon over your head. When you are done, press the Y button again to hide the Software Keyboard.

SYMBOL CHAT

Select a simple picture to represent a feeling or action from a list of registered Symbol Chat images. For information on adding to and modifying your list of Symbol Chat messages, refer to the online PSO manual.

WORD SELECT

Construct simple sentences from any one of  ve available languages: English, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese. All messages created and sent using Word Select will be displayed to the recipient in his or her own selected language. For details on using Word Select, refer to the online PSO manual.

For the basic PSO controls, see the back of this manual. For more detailed control information, refer to the online PSO manual at http://www.xbox.com/phantasystaronline/.

To begin, use your left thumbstick to maneuver your character once you arrive in the world of PSO. When you approach a place or another person that you can interact with, green arrows appear around the object or character, indicating that you are “within range.”

When you see the green arrows, press the A button to initiate interaction.

The Xbox Communicator allows you to talk directly to other players.

There are also three other ways of communicating: Balloon Chat, Symbol Chat, and Word Select. You can cycle through these at any time during a conversation by pressing the X button. For full details on these communication options, refer to the online PSO manual at http://www.xbox.com/phantasystaronline/.

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LIMITED WARRANTY FOR YOUR COPY OF XBOX GAME SOFTWARE (“GAME”) ACQUIRED IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA

WARRANTY

Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of the Game, that this Game will perform substantially as described in the accompanying manual for a period of 90 days from the date of rst purchase. If you discover a problem with the Game covered by this warranty within the 90 day period, your retailer will repair or replace the Game at its option, free of charge, according to the process identied below. This limited warranty: (a) does not apply if the Game is used in a business or for a commercial purpose; and (b) is void if any difculties with the Game are related to accident, abuse, virus or misapplication.

RETURNS WITHIN 90 DAY PERIOD

Warranty claims should be made to your retailer. Return the Game to your retailer along with a copy of the original sales receipt and an explanation of the difculty you are experiencing with the Game. At its option, the retailer will either repair or replace the Game. Any replacement Game will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days from receipt, whichever is longer. If for any reason the Game cannot be repaired or replaced, you will be entitled to receive your direct (but no other) damages incurred in reasonable reliance but only up to the amount of the price you paid for the Game. The foregoing (repair, replacement or limited damages) is your exclusive remedy.

LIMITATIONS

This limited warranty is in place of all other express or statutory warranties, conditions or duties and no others of any nature are made or shall be binding on Microsoft, its retailers or suppliers. Any implied warranties applicable to this Game or the media in which it is contained are limited to the 90 day period described above. TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, NEITHER MICROSOFT, ITS RETAILERS OR SUPPLIERS ARE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS GAME. THE FOREGOING APPLIES EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. Some states/jurisdictions do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts and/or exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and/or exclusions of liability may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specic rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state/ jurisdiction to state/jurisdiction.

For questions regarding this warranty contact your retailer or Microsoft at:

Xbox Product Registration Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-9953 USA

In the U.S. or Canada, call 1-800-4MY-XBOX. TTY users: 1-866-740-XBOX.

GET AN EDGE ON THE GAME!

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• In the U.S., call 1-900-933-TIPS. $.95 per minute.

• In Canada, call 1-900-561-HINT. $1.50 (Canadian) per minute.

Xbox Game Tips (Support Representative) : Available 7 days a week including holidays.

• In the U.S., call 1-900-933-TIPS. $1.40 per minute.

• In Canada, call 1-900-561-HINT. $1.50 (Canadian) per minute.

Important: Individuals under 18 years of age need a parent’s or guardian’s permission to call a pay-per-call number. Local and long distance telephone toll charges may apply. It is the customer’s responsibility to check with their telephone company to determine if additional telephone charges will apply. Permission required from the telephone bill payer. Prices subject to change without notice. May not be available in all areas. Requires a touch-tone telephone. Call length is determined by user. Messages subject to change without notice.

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• In Mexico, call 001-866 -745-83-12. TTY users: 001-866-251-26-21.

Note: Game tips are not available from 1-800-4MY-XBOX. You must call Xbox Game Tips (Automated) or Xbox Game Tips (Support Representative) for tips, hints, or codes.

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