Sega OLYMPIC 2008 MAN-S075-UK User Manual

MAN-S075-UK

TM IOC. Copyright © 2008 International Olympic Committee (“IOC”). All rights reserved. This video
game is the property of the IOC and may not be copied, republished, stored in a retrieval system or
otherwise reproduced or transmitted, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means whatsoever,
without the prior written consent of the IOC. Windows, the Windows Vista Start button and Xbox 360
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Important Health Warning About Playing Video Games

Photosensitive Seizures

A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain

visual images, including fl 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 taking
the following precautions: Sit farther from the screen; use a smaller screen; play
in a well-lit room; and do not play 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.

Handle the game disc with care to prevent scratches or dirt on either side of the disc.
Do not bend the disc or enlarge its centre hole.

Clean the disc with a soft cloth, such as a lens cleaning cloth. Wipe lightly, moving in
a radial pattern outward from the centre hole towards the edge. Never clean the disc
with paint thinner, benzene, or other harsh chemicals.

Do not write or attach labels to either side of the disc.

Store the disc in its original case after playing. Do not store the disc in a hot or humid
location.

The Beijing 2008™ - The Offi cial Video Game of the Olympic Games game disc

contains software for use on a personal computer. Please do not play the disc on an
ordinary CD player, as this may damage the disc.

Also read the manual of your personal computer.

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The game discs may not be used for rental business.

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Unauthorised copying of this manual is prohibited.

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Unauthorised copying and reverse engineering of this software is prohibited.

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Product Care

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Thank you for purchasing Beijing 2008™ - The O fficial Video Game of the Olympic Games. Please

note that this software is designed only for use with a personal computer running Microsoft

Windows®. Be sure to read this instruction booklet thoroughly before you start playing.

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

MAIN MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

OLYMPIC GAMES MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

COMPETITION MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

PLAYING ONLINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

MULTIPLAYER GAME MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

EVENT CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ATHLETICS - TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ATHLETICS - FIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

AQUATICS - SWIMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

AQUATICS - DIVING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

GYMNASTICS - ARTISTIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SHOOTING - SHOTGUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SHOOTING - PISTOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ARCHERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

JUDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

CANOE-KAYAK - SLALOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

TABLE TENNIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

WEIGHTLIFTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CYCLING - TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

CUSTOMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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GETTING STARTED

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The System Requirements necessary to run Beijing 2008™ - The Official Video Game of the Olympic
Games are as follows:

Minimum:

Microsoft® Windows® XP

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2.4GHz processor

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1GB RAM

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NVIDIA® GeForce® 6600 graphics card

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or ATI equivalent with support for Pixel
Shader 3.0
Sound card

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DVD-ROM drive

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4GB hard disk space

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The game’s performance and/or graphical quality may differ according
to your computer’s hardware and/or video card. Computers with high-performance
hardware will provide the best game performance.

NOTE: This game is designed for use with the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows. If you wish
to play with 2-4 players please ensure that multiple Xbox 360 Controllers for Windows are
connected. For default keyboard controls refer to the in-game options.

Recommended:

Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista™

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AMD or Intel Dual Core processor

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NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 graphics card

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or ATI equivalent
Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for

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Windows

INSTALLING THE GAME

Insert the Beijing 2008™ - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games disc into your DVD drive
and wait for the autoplay program to begin. From here, follow the simple on-screen steps to
install the game.

Family Settings

Family Settings in Games for Windows – LIVE complement Windows Vista® parental controls.
Manage your child’s access and experience with easy and flexible tools. For more information, go
to www.gamesforwindows.com/live/familysettings.

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GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED)

Once you’ve selected your mode and event(s), you’ll be taken to the relevant stadium in
preparation for the action.

You can skip the opening cut-scenes by pressing the button as indicated on screen.

If you’re unfamiliar with the event mechanics, the controls and the sequence of stages
throughout the event, Tutorials can offer a step-by-step guide to how to play. Before the event
starts simply press the tutorial button as indicated on screen.

If you wish to Restart (not available in ‘Olympic Games’), Abandon Event or Exit Game, you can do
so via the in event Pause Menu.

At the end of each event you will be presented with a results screen showing your overall
position, time or score and also the results of the competing athletes.

Left Bumper

Left Stick

BACK

Left Trigger

Right Trigger

Right Bumper

START

D-pad

Right Stick

Xbox Guide button

MAIN MENU

TRAINING Select individual events for continuous play within a non-

competitive environment, allowing you time to learn each
of the events before transferring your skills to competitive
challenges of the Olympic Games.

COMPETITION Play with friends, either at home or from around the world.

Choose between single and multiple event challenges to prove
who has the superior ability.

OLYMPIC GAMES Take your chosen country through the Beijing 2008 Olympic

Games. Each day you’ll face new challenges with the ultimate
goal of winning enough gold medals to make your country
proud.

CUSTOMISE TEAM Select the athletes you wish to represent a chosen country.

LEADERBOARDS View weekly and overall leaderboards across all events, with

quick links to yourself or friends to see how your performances
rank against the best.

OPTIONS Make changes to your sound, music and commentary volumes,

or controller vibrations.

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