Games Nintendo GAMECUBE PSO-EPISODE III User Manual

MANUAL COVER (FRONT)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES

WARNING - Seizures

Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or black outs triggered by light flashes, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game. Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms:

Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation

To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:

Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible. Play video games on the smallest available television screen. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep. Play in a well-lit room. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.

Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skin hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or skin irritation:

Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don’t think you need it. If your hands, wrists or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again. If you continue to have sore hands, wrists or arms during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.

WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries

WARNING: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING YOUR NINTENDO ® HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME DISC OR ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

To avoid electric shock when you use this system:

Use only the AC adapter that comes with your system. Do not use the AC adapter if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Make sure that the AC adapter cord is fully inserted into the wall outlet or extension cord. Always carefully disconnect all plugs by pulling on the plug and not on the cord. Make sure the Nintendo GameCube power switch is turned OFF before removing the AC adapter cord from an outlet.

Playing video games can cause motion sickness. If you or your child feel dizzy or nauseous when playing video games with this system, stop playing and rest. Do not drive or engage in other demanding activity until you feel better.

The Nintendo GameCube is a Class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to disassemble the Nintendo GameCube. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CONTROLLER NEUTRAL POSITION RESET

If the L or R Buttons are pressed or the Control Stick or C Stick are moved out of neutral position when the power is turned ON, those positions will be set as the neutral position, causing incorrect game control during game play.

To reset the controller, release all buttons and sticks to allow them to return to the correct neutral position, then hold down the X, Y and START/PAUSE Buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.

WARNING - Electric Shock

CAUTION - Motion Sickness

CAUTION - Laser Device

L Button R Button

C Stick

Control

Stick

Thank you for purchasing Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II™. Please note that this software is designed only for use with the Nintendo GameCube™. Be sure to read this instruction booklet thoroughly before you start playing.

Note: “Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II™” will hereafter simply be referred to as “PSO.”

THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN RATED BY THE ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE RATING BOARD. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE ESRB RATING, OR TO COMMENT ABOUT THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE RATING, PLEASE CONTACT THE ESRB AT 1-800-771-3772, OR VISIT WWW.ESRB.ORG.

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THIS GAME SUPPORTS SIMULTANEOUS GAME PLAY WITH ONE, TWO, THREE OR FOUR PLAYERS AND CONTROLLERS.

THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE NINTENDO GAMECUBE BROADBAND MODEM.

THIS GAME REQUIRES A MEMORY CARD FOR SAVING GAME PROGRESS, SETTINGS OR STATISTICS.

THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE GAME BOY ADVANCE PORTABLE VIDEO GAME SYSTEM.

THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE NINTENDO GAMECUBE MODEM ADAPTER.

his official seal is your assurance that Nintendo has reviewed this product and that it has met our standards for excellence in workmanship, reliability and entertainment value. Always look for this seal when buying games and accessories to ensure complete compatibility with your Nintendo product.

All Nintendo products are licensed by sale for use only with other authorized products bearing the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality.

Modem

Broadband

Memory

Card

Game Boy

Advance compatible

1-4 Player

Simultaneous

TEEN

BLOOD VIOLENCE

CONTENTS

SETTING UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SOFTWARE KEYBOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

GAME MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

NETWORK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PURCHASING A HUNTER’S LICENSE/WEBSITE . . . . . 15

CAUTIONS ON NETWORK CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . 17

HOW TO START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

PLAYING THE ONLINE GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

BATTLE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

CHALLENGE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

PLAYING THE OFFLINE GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

CONTROLS DURING THE GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

GAME DISPLAYS & MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

CHARACTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

MISCELLANEOUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

DOWNLOADING MINI-GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

TERMS OF AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Apart from the Serial Number and Access Key, a self-created Password is required to play online. Write down your Password here for safe keeping.

■ PASSWORD (MEMO)

SETTING UP

CONTROLS

HARDWARE SETUP

PSO is a one to four player game. Connect the Nintendo GameCube™ Controllers to the Controller Socket 1, 2, 3 and 4 (depending on the number of players participating) in order. You will not be able to play properly with the controller connected out of order.

The Nintendo GameCubeTM Component Video Cable is available only through Nintendo, visit www.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700. This software is compatible with progressive scan video output, using the Component Cable (sold separately). Please refer to the instruction manual of Nintendo GameCube™ for the direction on how to connect.

Connect your TV set and Nintendo GameCube™ with the Component Cable.

2 Place the PSO Game Disc inside the GameCube™, close the Disc Cover,

and press the POWER Button.

3 After the Nintendo GameCube™ logo is displayed, press and hold

the b Button.

4 You will be asked whether to display in Progressive Mode. Select “Yes”

and the game will be displayed with Progressive Scan output.

Once the Progressive Mode is selected, unless the video cable is changed, the Display Mode Select screen will be displayed each time the power is turned on, without pressing the b Button. Also, depending on the type of television set you are using, the horizontal/vertical ratio of the screen may be changed.

USING PROGRESSIVE SCAN TV

SAVE FILES

PSO is a Nintendo GameCube™ Memory Card compatible game (Memory Card sold separately). There are 6 types of save files, some being created automatically on the first time PSO Game Disc is started up. Never turn OFF the

Nintendo GameCube™ power or remove the Memory Card while the game data is being saved. Please also note that, when you erase either the System

File or the Character File, you may not be able to use all remaining

save files.

■ SAVE FILES THAT ARE CREATED AUTOMATICALLY

(Can be used only with the Memory Card inserted to Memory Card Slot A.)

System File 3 blocks Character File 11 blocks Guild Card File 10 blocks

■ SAVE FILE FOR NETWORK SETTINGS

SEGA Network Info. 4 blocks

■ OTHER FILES

Snapshot File 15 blocks

(Can be used only with the Memory

Card inserted to Memory Card Slot B.)

Download Quest Files Size vary according to the size of

the Quest.

START/STOP / z Button

DISPLAY THE MAIN MENU

START/PAUSE GAME START

Control Stick/+ Control Pad/C Stick

SELECT

Button

GAME START

b Button

CANCEL

l/r Button

SWITCH BETWEEN PAGES

Control Stick MOVE CHARACTER

+ Control Pad/C Stick SELECT

Button

ENTER/USE CENTER ACTION MENU

Button

CANCEL/USE LEFT ACTION MENU

x Button

USE RIGHT ACTION MENU

Button

DISPLAY SOFTWARE KEYBOARD

Button

CAMERA VIEW/SWITCH BETWEEN PAGES

r Button

SWITCH BETWEEN PAGES/TOGGLE ACTION MENU

■ TITLE SCREEN/GAME MENUS/MENU ITEM SELECTIONS

■ VISUAL LOBBY/WITHIN THE CITY/IN BATTLE

Anytime during the gameplay, simultaneously press and hold the b Button, x Button, and the START/PAUSE to return to the Title Screen.

✻ For detailed description of the controls, see each section, starting

with p.18.

✻ The functions of the l/r Buttons can be switched via Button Config

under Options of the Main Menu (➝p.51).

Button

Control

Stick

+ Control

Pad

START/PAUSE

Button

C Stick

Button

SOFTWARE KEYBOARD

GAME MENU

Chatting during the game play can be performed by entering messages using the Software Keyboard.

+ Control Pad/C Stick SELECT LETTERS/CHARACTERS

Button

ENTER SELECTED LETTER/CHARACTER

Button

DELETE A LETTER

Button

CHANGE CHATTING METHOD

Button

SHOW/HIDE SOFTWARE KEYBOARD

l/r

Button

TOGGLE BETWEEN LETTERS & SYMBOLS

ESC DELETE WHOLE SENTENCE

DEL DELETE SELECTED LETTER

OK SEND MESSAGE

SPACE ENTER SPACE

BS DELETE A LETTER

EXIT

CANCEL CHAT (HIDE SOFTWARE KEYBOARD)

WHAT IS PSO?

PSO is a network role playing game, where the actions take place aboard the starship “Pioneer 2” and on Planet Ragol. Online you will meet a variety of people from all over the world. Overcome language barriers by using the five language “word select” feature that enables communication with users whose language is different from your own. Organize a team to play the game online or embark on Hunter’s Guild quests, all the while chatting to exchange information. Of course you don’t have to be online to play PSO. There is also an offline mode. Online or offline, we hope you will enjoy the exciting world of PSO.

STARTING UP PSO FOR THE FIRST TIME

SAVING

A Memory Card is required to save PSO game data. Without a Memory Card you will not be able to play this game. Please see p.4 for the types of Save Files. To save game data, online or offline, select Quit Game (➞p.51) from the Main Menu to save. Never turn OFF the Nintendo GameCube™ power or remove the Memory Card while the game data is being saved. Doing so will corrupt the game data, making it unable to be played the next time the game is started up (in such situations, a warning message will be displayed).

STARTING A GAME

During the Title Screen, press START/PAUSE to display the Game Menu. Use the + Control Pad 82 to select the mode to play, and press the a Button to start the game.

On the first time you start up PSO, the Terms of Agreement Screen will be displayed. Select Agree to

proceed. Next, you will be asked to adjust the

calendar

setting of the Nintendo GameCube™. If the calendar is set correctly, select NO to continue with startup, or select YES to switch to the Calendar Screen for adjustment. Note: You will not be able to purchase the Hunter’s License (➝p.15) if the calendar/clock is not adjusted correctly.

If you set the Language Setting in the Options to language other than English, you will be able to type in letters and characters not available in English Software Keyboard. Also, with Language set to Japanese, some Software Keyboard keys have special functions in addition to functions shown above. In any language, use the l/r Buttons to toggle between the input modes. Have fun talking to players all over the world!

SPACE . . . . . . . . Convert word(s).

OK . . . . . . . . . . . Enter converted word(s).

F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . Convert into hiragana.

F7 . . . . . . . . . . . . Convert into katakana.

■ SOFTWARE KEYBOARD IN NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE

ONLINE GAME

The first time you select this mode, you will need to configure your Network ISP settings. Follow the setup procedure and save the settings to your Memory Card. After configuring your network ISP settings, it is suggested that you purchase the required Hunter’s License before returning to the PSO Main Menu. Please see the section “Purchasing a Hunters License” (➝p.15) for more information. If your network ISP settings are already configured and you have purchased a Hunter’s License, select the Return to the game link to return to the Title Screen. Select ONLINE GAME to create/select a character, and follow the instructions to connect online.

GAME MENU

SELECT ONLINE GAME DURING THE TITLE SCREEN

FIRST TIME PLAY

NETWORK SETUP SCREEN (P.10)

PURCHASE HUNTER’S LICENSE (P.15)

CHARACTER SELECT SCREEN (P.18)

PURCHASE HUNTER’S LICENSE REMINDER SCREEN (P.19)

ENTER SERIAL NUMBER/ACCESS KEY/PASSWORD (P.19)

START ONLINE PLAY!

HAVE PLAYED BEFORE

(SAVE DATA EXISTS ON MEMORY CARD)

OFFLINE GAME

Play the game without connecting online. There are two modes available: SINGLE MODE (play by yourself) and MULTI MODE (play with up to 4 players). See p.33 for details.

Change game settings. Use the + Control Pad

82 to

select the menu item, and press the a Button to enter. Next, use the + Control Pad 82 to select the desired setting, and press the a Button to change. Press the

b Button to return to the previous screen.

OPTIONS

■ FLOW TO STARTING THE ONLINE GAME

Modify the language setting of the PSO.

Set the sound output to Stereo, Monaural, or Dolby Surround PRO LOGIC II.

Listen to the BGM (background music) tracks used in PSO. Use the + Control Pad

82 to select music, and

press the a Button to play, and press the b Button to stop. Press the b Button again to return to Options Menu.

Language

Sound

BGM TEST

Adjust the volume balance. Use 82 to select either BGM or SE (sound effects), and 46to adjust the levels.

Sound Balance

Selects whether to use the Snapshot function. To use, a Memory Card with 15 blocks of free memory space must be inserted to Memory Card Slot B to create a Snapshot File. Afterwards, the snapshot taken during the game can be viewed by accessing this menu item.

Snapshot

■ HOW TO TAKE A SNAPSHOT

Press the

l Button of the Controller connected to the Controller Socket 4 to

display the finder. Use the following controls to take snapshots.

a Button Take a snapshot of the screen inside the finder. x Button Take a snapshot in scale-down size. z Button Hold while taking a snapshot to make

it monochrome.

l Button + r Button Zoom the camera in (press the r Button)/

out (release the r Button).

Control Stick Rotate camera. C Stick Move the finder.

Change the network settings, or purchase a Hunter’s License.

Network Option

UDP Option

Provider Option

Buy a HUNTERS LICENSE

WEBSITE

Select WEBSITE to purchase a Hunter’s License, view/configure your existing PSO account, get help, or access the PSO Bulletin Board. If you have not previously configured your network ISP settings, you will be prompted to do so before connecting to the PSO Website.

Exit

Save the Options settings to the Memory Card, and return to the Game Menu Screen.

Select this option to view your registered Serial Number, Access Key, and Password. If you have never entered this data, No Info will be displayed.

Serial Number/

Access Key/

Password

In order to play PSO with other players online, you MUST first purchase a Hunter’s License. To do so, select this option.

Set the UDP Option to Auto, UDP ON, or UDP OFF. Note: Unless you have difficulties connecting to the network or your ISP has advised you not to accept UDP packets, it is suggested that you DO NOT modify this setting.

Select this option to setup or change your ISP configuration.

HOW TO ENJOY GAME WITH DOLBY SURROUND PRO LOGIC II

This game is presented in Dolby Surround Pro Logic II. Connect your game console to a sound system with Dolby Pro Logic II, and select "Dolby Surround Pro Logic II" in the Options Screen of the game to experience the excitement of surround sound.

Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Note: You can only take one snapshot per Memory Card. If you attempt to take a snapshot with a Memory Card containing a snapshot file, you will be asked whether to overwrite.

NETWORK SETUP

PREPARATION FOR CONNECTION

In order to play PSO online (➝p.20), view PSO website, or purchase Hunter’s License (➝p.15), you must first set up the network settings. Here is a step-by-step explanation for network setup.

PREPARING YOUR NETWORK DEVICE

Depending on your networking environment, attach either the Nintendo GameCube™ Modem Adapter or the Nintendo GameCube™ Broadband Adapter. Please read the Instruction Booklet of the respective device for instructions on how to attach.

SOFTWARE KEYBOARD

Control Stick

MOVE CURSOR/SELECT LETTERS/CHARACTERS

+ Control Pad SELECT LETTERS/CHARACTERS

Button

ENTER SELECTED LETTER/CHARACTER

Button/DEL/BS

DELETE A LETTER

Button /zButton / START/PAUSE / END

HIDE SOFTWARE KEYBOARD

Button/SPACE

ENTER SPACE

l/r

Button

TOGGLE BETWEEN LETTERS & SYMBOLS

ESC CANCEL ENTRY

NETWORK SETUP MENU

Network information is entered using the Software Keyboard. Move the cursor over the input field, and press the a Button to display the Software Keyboard. The Keyboard controls are different from the one used in the main game of PSO.

✽For Software Keyboard used in the main

game, please see p.6.

Control Stick MOVE CURSOR

+ Control Pad SELECT MENU ITEM

Button

ENTER SELECTION

NETWORK SETUP CONTROLS

Menu items can be selected either by moving the cursor using the Control Stick over to the desired menu item, or by using the + Control Pad to highlight desired menu item. Press the a Button to enter selection.

A MODEM ADAPTER SETUP

1 The Select network information settings Screen will

be displayed. Move the cursor over the box with ISP name, and press the a Button to display the list of available ISP profiles (by default, Provider 1~3 will appear). If you have already configured any of the three provider profiles, the Profile name you chose will appear in the menu. To modify or create a new ISP profile, select one and choose Edit menu to advance to the next screen.

When the Network Setup Menu is displayed, select

Network Setup to proceed or select Return to the game to exit.

The steps for the Network Setup vary according to your network environment. The game will automatically detect which device is connected (Modem Adapter or Broadband Adapter), and display the appropriate setup screen.

✻Throughout the ISP network setup process, if there are any

options you do not understand, move the cursor over the underlined word(s) and press the a Button to display more detailed information in the bottom window.

CREATING THE SEGA NETWORK INFORMATION FILE

You will next create a save file SEGA Network Information, which contains the network settings. This can be created when you select either ONLINE or WEBSITE for the first time from the Main Menu. Select the Memory Card Slot with the Memory Card that you wish to create the SEGA Network Information file in. Do not remove the Memory Card while creating the save file. From here on, the network settings will be overwritten on this file. A caution message will be displayed to

notify such

action. Select Yes and press the a Button.

✻

The remainder of the network setup deals with your ISP configuration. If you do not know your ISP settings, it is suggested

that you consult your ISP or have a parent or

guardian complete

the rest of the network setup. For further information about the PSO Network, please read the sections “Cautions on Network Connection” on p.17 and “Terms of Agreement” on p.58.

CAUTION

Never remove the Nintendo GameCube™ Modem Adapter or Nintendo GameCube™ Broadband Adapter while your Nintendo GameCube™ is turned on.

3 Next, Ethernet settings Screen will be displayed.

Connection Settings

Select from one of the following three settings.

•Automatically obtain an IP address (DHCP) Select this to automatically acquire an IP address from your broadband router or modem. Please see your router or modem documentation for details on configuring DHCP. This is the most common setting.

•Manually set an IP address If you have a static IP address from your ISP, please select this. Contact your ISP for details

NETWORK SETUP

3 Next, the Modem settings Screen will be displayed.

How to dial

Select Tone or Pulse. Consult your phone carrier if you are not sure which type your phone line requires.

Outside line

Most phone lines do not require an outside line prefix to dial out. However, in some cases such as a company or dormitory phone line, an outside line prefix is necessary. If so, enter the number in the space provided.

Line timeout

By selecting Details, you can enter detailed modem settings (additional AT commands), but it is not required unless a particular situation requires it. When done, select Next to advance.

From here on, read the network settings provided by your ISP, and enter where necessary.

5 On the ISP settings 2 Screen, you must select the

Automatic or Manual DNS server address setting. It is suggested that you choose Automatic unless you know how to configure your DNS settings manually. When done, select Next to advance.

6 On the Browser settings Screen, you can enter a

Proxy server address and port number if you use one to connect to the Internet. If you are not sure, it is suggested that you leave both fields blank. When done, select Next to advance.

The network settings for the Modem Adapter are now complete. Select Save to save new settings to the SEGA Network Information file. Select Cancel to start over. While saving, please do not remove the Memory Card.

B BROADBAND ADAPTER SETUP

1 The Select network information settings Screen will

be displayed. Move the cursor over the box with ISP name, and press the a Button to display the list of available ISP profiles (by default, Provider 4~5 will appear). The game will connect to the network using the ISP setting selected here. If you have already configured either of the two provider profiles, the Profile name you chose will appear in the menu. To modify or create a new ISP profile, select one and choose Edit menu to advance to the next screen.

2 Next, the Edit ISP name Screen will be displayed.

You have the option to change the name of this setting. It is recommended that you enter a name that is easily recognizable, such as the name of the ISP you are contracted with. When done, select

Next to advance.

From here on, read the network settings provided by your ISP, and enter where necessary.

4 Next, ISP settings 1 Screen will be displayed. Enter

information provided by your ISP. Depending on the ISP, the User ID may also be called Login ID. If you do not enter Password here, you will be asked to enter each time you connect to the network. You must enter User ID and at least one Phone number. If these are not entered, you cannot advance to the next step. When done, select Next to advance.

2 Next, the Edit ISP name Screen will be displayed.

You have the option to change the name of this setting. It is recommended that you enter a name that is easily recognizable, such as the name of the ISP you are contracted with. When done, select Next to advance.

NETWORK SETUP

PURCHASING A HUNTER’S LICENSE/WEBSITE

4 Next, enter information according to the selected

Connection settings.

IP address auto-settings

Enter DNS server addresses and DHCP hostname. If neither is specified by your ISP, you do not need to enter.

IP address manual-settings

Enter values provided by your ISP.

PPPoE settings

Enter User ID and password necessary to connect to your ISP. IF DNS server address is not specified by your ISP, you do not need to enter anything.

5 Finally, the Browser settings Screen. Enter proxy

server address and proxy port number. If there is no specification by your ISP, you do not need to enter anything. When done, select Next to advance (end).

The network settings for the Broadband Adapter are now complete. Select

Save to save new settings to the SEGA Network Information file. Select Cancel to start over. While saving, please do not remove the Memory Card.

END OF SETUP

After you have configured your network settings, you may proceed

to Purchase a Hunter’s License or

Return to the game.

Connection Settings (Cont’d)

•Use PPPoE If you connect directly to an ADSL modem that requires authentication, select this. Contact your ISP for details.

✻ If you turn the Nintendo GameCube’s power OFF or disconnect

the ethernet cable while connected to PPPoE, you may not be able to reconnect to the network for a while.

Line timeout (minutes)

While connected to the Internet, if the game does not receive a response (i.e. the controller has not been touched) for the amount of time specified in Line timeout field, the phone line will automatically be disconnected.If you don’t want your broadband adapter to automatically disconnect, select“ Do not automatically disconnnect.” After making your selection, select Next to advance.

PURCHASING A HUNTER’S LICENSE

In order to play PSO online, you must purchase a Hunter’s License. Here is an explanation of how to do so from your Nintendo GameCube.

Once you have configured your network settings (➝p.10), select WEBSITE from the Main Menu. Alternatively, you may select Buy a HUNTERS LICENSE under the Options Menu (➝p.8).

2 Confirm which memory slot holds your network information file.

Important: Do not remove the Memory Card at any time during this process. Doing so could corrupt your PSO files.

3 At the PSO Episode I & II website splash page, press the a Button to

access the website.

4 Confirm (select Ye s) to gain access to the network through your network

access device (modem or broadband adapter).

5 From the Home Page, select Create Account and follow the steps to

purchase your Hunter’s License.

You must be 18 years old or have a parent sign up for you in order to purchase a Hunter’s License.

PHANTASY STAR ONLINE EPISODE I & II WEBSITE

The Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II website also has the following sections:

1 Home Page

Displays server status messages and notices of New Quest Downloads.

2 Edit Account

Use this section to update your account information (including contact and billing info), restore a previously expired account, or view your transaction history.

3 Help

Use this section to read Frequently Asked Questions, contact SEGA for more help or have your username and password sent to you.

You may also access this website and all of its features, including the purchase of a Hunter’s License, from a PC at:

http://www.sega.com/pso_gcn

WARNING!!!

After entering your Serial Number and Access Key for the first time, you will be prompted to create a password before connecting online. This password is tied directly to your Serial Number and Access Key and MUST be used any time you create a new PSO character. The password can be stored on your memory card so that you don’t need to re-enter it every time you go online, but it’s suggested that you write it down and store it in a safe place so that it can be retrieved later if necessary. If you choose to save the password to your memory card, it can be viewed along with your Serial Number/Access Key information by selecting “Options” from the PSO Main Menu.

PURCHASING A HUNTER’S LICENSE/WEBSITE

CAUTIONS ON NETWORK CONNECTION

ABOUT THE CHARGES

NETWORK BEHAVIOR

● Avoid a user name or a TEAM name that may be offensive to

other users.

When playing in the ONLINE GAME, you can set a user name or a TEAM name freely. However, it is possible that any user playing the ONLINE GAME may see them. Therefore, avoid creating a name that can be considered inappropriate.

● Do NOT make remarks that may hurt other users.

Chat and Simple Mail are letter communication tools that enables user to enjoy talking with each other. It may be the case that some words may contain the spelling of words that could be considered offensive, and if so, the word(s) may be shown as symbols (ex. #$@). Make sure to be considerate of others when chatting online.

● Keep your personal information confidential.

A great number of users may view your conversations in the ONLINE GAME. Keep your personal information such as an address or a phone

number confidential. Also, do NOT make any statements that run contrary to public order and standards of decency, or that break the law

WARNING! If you are entering personal information while using the Nintendo GameCube™ Wireless Controller (WAVEBIRD), there is a possibility that information is being picked up by another WAVEBIRD receiver. It is strongly recommended that you do not play PSO with a WAVEBIRD.

● Do NOT reset a game or disconnect a line in the middle of

a gameplay.

The Visual Lobby and each game are common places for players to enjoy a gameplay in the ONLINE GAME. Keep in mind that games are played between you and other “actual” players, not computers. Also, do NOT disturb other users playing PSO by resetting a game or disconnecting a line without advance notice, as these actions may cause harm or inconvenience to others.

We reserve the right to terminate your user account, in the case of repeated offenses to other users or gameplay with cheated (falsely modified) data during the ONLINE GAME.

● Upon playing the ONLINE GAME, apart from Hunter’s License, there

may be telephone charges for connecting to your ISP. Please check with your telephone company/ISP regarding any possible charges and to make sure you are using a local number.

NetFront by Access Co., Ltd. is adopted for the Internet Function of this product. NetFront is registered trademark of Access Co., Ltd. in Japan. This software uses “FontAvenue” fonts by NEC. “FontAvenue” is registered trademark of NEC. All brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This software is based in part on the work of independent JPEG Group. © SEGA CORPORATION, 2002.

BROWSER CONTROLS

Here is the explanation of browser controls for viewing PSO web pages.

MENU BAR

Press the y Button to display Menu Bar at the bottom of the screen.For more information, move the cursor over each icon and press the A Button to select the option.

1 ONLINE/OFFLINE DISPLAY

Indicates whether you are currently connected to the network (ONLINE) or not (OFFLINE). Move the cursor over the indicator, and press the

a Button.

When ONLINE is displayed, the game will disconnect from the network; when OFFLINE, the game will reconnect to the network.

2 ELAPSED TIME OF CONNECTION

Indicates how long you have been connected to the network.

3 SECURITY

Whenever you enter a page where the information being transmitted is protected, a locked icon will be displayed (the date/time setting needs to be correct).

✻

This browser supports Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Ver. 2 and Ver. 3.

LINKS

On any PSO webpage, any text that appears underlined or any graphic that changes color when highlighted will link to a specified page when selected by pressing the

a Button.

The browser built into PSO can only connect to web pages that pertain to the PSO online game. It is not possible to manually type in a URL and surf the internet as you would with a PC Browser.

4 MENU BAR ICONS

While using the built-in browser, do not remove the Memory Card that contains “SEGA Network Information” If removed, all controls will be terminated until the same Memory Card is re-inserted.

Return to previous page in memory.

Advance to the next page in memory.

Stop loading a page.

Restart loading a page.

Return to the home (default) page.

Jump to Network Setup Screen (➝p.10).

Quit browser and return to the Main Menu.

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