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EpiLEpSy WARNiNg
Please read this caution be ore you or your child play a video game:
Certain people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or lose consciousness a terexposure to ashing lights or light patterns in our daily environment. Such
people may have a seizure while watching particular televised images or whenthey play some video games. This phenomenon may appear even i the subjecthas no history o previous di fculties. I you or a member o your amily hasever had symptoms related to epilepsy (seizures or loss o awareness) whenexposed to ashing lights, please consult your doctor prior to use. We advisethat parents supervise the use o video games by their children. I you oryour child experiences any o the ollowing symptoms while playing a videogame: dizziness, blurred vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss o awareness,disorientation, any involuntary movement or convulsion, IMMEDIATELYdiscontinue use and consult your doctor.
Standard Precautions When Playing Video Games: Do not stand or sit too close to the screen. Position yoursel as ar away rom
the screen as the length o cable allows. Play video games on a small screen (pre erably). Avoid playing i you are tired. Make sure that the room in which you are playing is well lit. Rest or a period o 10 to 15 minutes or every hour you play a video game.
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TAbLE of CoNTENTS
Introduction ................................................................. 3
System Requirements .................................................. 3
DirectX 9.0c ............................................................... 4
Installation Instructions ............................................... 4
Uninstall Instructions ................................................... 5
Main Menu ................................................................... 6
New Game .................................................................... 7
Options Menu .............................................................. 7
In-game Menu ............................................................. 8
Saving Your Game ....................................................... 8
Loading a Saved Game ................................................ 9
Cursor Explanations ..................................................... 10
Inventory Menu ........................................................... 10
In-game Map ................................................................ 11
Exiting the Game ......................................................... 12
First Five Minutes o Gameplay .................................. 12
Credits .......................................................................... 13
Technical Support ........................................................ 15
Warranty Registration ................................................. 15Product Warranty ........................................................ 16
End-User So tware License Agreement ...................... 17
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iNTRodUCTioN
As an expert sa ecracker, you are hired by the wealthy amily o a recently deceasedbillionaire to search or the last will and testament o their late relative in one o the 35 sa esscattered in his extravagant mansion. Use your expertise, wits, and puzzle-solving skills as youprogress rom sa e to sa e and ollow the trail to this valuable document!
SySTEM REqUiREMENTS
MiniMuM
Operating System: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XPCPU Speed: 800 MHz Pentium 3 or Athlon
Memory: 64 MB RAM
Video Card: 64 MB DirectX 9.0c Compliant
CD/DVD-ROM: 16x Speed
Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible
Hard Disk Space: 700 MB Available
DirectX: 9.0c (included)Other: Mouse, keyboard, and speakers
RecoMMended
Operating System: Windows XP
CPU Speed: 1 GHz Pentium 4
Memory: 128 MB RAM
Video Card: 64 MB DirectX 9.0c Compliant
CD/DVD-ROM: 24x SpeedSound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible
Hard Disk Space: 700 MB Available
DirectX: 9.0c (included)
Other: Mouse, keyboard, and speakers
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diRECTX 9.0 C
This game requires that you have DirectX 9.0c installed on your PC. During the installationo Sa ecracker you will be prompted to install DirectX 9.0c i it is not already installed onyour PC.
iNSTALLATioN iNSTRUCTioNS
It is strongly recommended that you close all non-essential programs be ore beginning theinstallation o any so tware on your computer. This includes anti-virus and anti-spyware
so tware which may inter ere with the installation process. To install Sa ecracker, ollow thesesteps:
1. Insert the Sa ecracker CD into your drive.
2. I the autorun mode on your computer is active, the installation will start automaticallywhen you insert the CD into the drive.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
I the auto-run mode on your computer is disabled, ollow these steps:a) From your Windows desktop, click on Start.
b) Select Run and type the letter o your drive and Setup.exe. (i.e. D:\Setup.exe).
OR
a) Double-click on My Computer.
b) Right-click on the drive with the Sa ecracker CD and select Open to access the contentso the CD.
c) Double-click on the Setup.exe fle to launch the installation.
Read and click-to-accept the End User License Agreement, then ollow the on-screeninstructions.
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The installation will automatically create a program icon group and a quick start on your
Windows Start menu.To launch the game, rom the Windows desktop, select:
Start -> Programs -> The Adventure Company -> Safecracker -> Safecracker
UNiNSTALL iNSTRUCTioNS
To uninstall Sa ecracker, ollow these steps:
Option 1: From the Windows desktop, select:
Start -> Programs -> The Adventure Company -> Safecracker -> Uninstall Safecracker
Option 2:
1. Insert the Sa ecracker CD into your drive.
2. I the auto-run mode on your computer is active, the Program Menu will automaticallyappear.
3. Click Un-Install Game. The game will automatically being the uninstall procedure.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Option 3:
From the Windows desktop, select:
Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs -> Safecracker -> Remove
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MAiN MENU
When you frst launch the game, the frst screen you will see is the Main Menu.
New Game : Start a new gameLoad Game : Load a previously saved game
Options : Customize various in-game settings such as subtitles, cursor speed, and soundvolume
Credits : View the list o the people who worked on this game
Exit Game : Quit out o the game
You may access the Main Menu at anytime during the game. Click on the right mouse buttonto access the Inventory Menu and then select the door icon in the bottom right corner o thescreen. This will take you to the In-Game Menu. Select Exit Game and you will arrive at theMain Menu.
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NEW gAME
When you start a new game you will be prompted to select one o fve di erent symbols.Each symbol represents a di erent player slot; there ore up to 5 players can play the game intheir own unique way and save their own individual saved games.
opTioNS MENU
The Options Menu allows you to adjust thevarious settings in the game. You may accessthe Options Menu rom either the MainMenu or In-game Menu at anytime duringthe game by clicking on the right mousebutton to access the Inventory Menu and
then select the door icon in the bottomright corner o the screen. Select theOptions button.
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Subtitles: Select Yes to turn subtitles on or No to turn them oSpeed: Adjust the cursor rotation speed which controls the in-game camera
Volume: Adjust the volume o the in-game sounds and music
iN-gAME MENU
You may access the In-game Menu at anytime during the game. Click on the right mousebutton to access the Inventory Menu and then select the door icon in the bottom rightcorner o the screen.Save Game : Save your game at anytime during gameplay
Load Game : Load a previously saved game
Options : Customize various in-game settings such as subtitles, cursor speed, and soundvolume
Return to Game : Selecting this option allows you to continue playing the game rom whereyou just le t o
Exit to Main Menu : Quit out o the game
SAviNg yoUR gAME
The Save Game option is available rom theIn-game Menu. Click on the right mousebutton to access the Inventory Menu andthen select the door icon in the bottomright corner o the screen. Click on the Save
Game button to save your game. You will beasked to confrm and will then be taken backto the In-game Menu. To continue playingthe game rom where you just le t o , selectthe Resume Game option.
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Make sure you select the symbol that corresponds to your individual player slot.
I you choose not to save a game, click on the X icon in the bottom right corner o thescreen.
Note: As Safecracker is a challenging game, we recommend that you save your gamefrequently.
LoAdiNg A SAvEd gAME
The Load Game option is available rom the In-game Menu. Click on the right mouse buttonto access the Inventory Menu and then select the door icon in the bottom right corner o thescreen. Click on the Load Game button to access the saved games. Select which game youwish to load indicated by an image o that game location. You will be asked to confrm yourselection. The saved game you selected will load.
Make sure you select the symbol that corresponds to your individual player slot in order tocall up the saved games unique to your game.
I you choose not to load a game, click on the X icon in the bottom right corner o thescreen.
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CURSoR EXpLANATioNS
Neutral Cursor: Indicates no specifc action is necessary at this timeMove Cursor: Indicates you may move in that direction
Action Cursor: Indicates an action may take place in this area. You mayinteract with an object (i.e. a puzzle) or you may need to use an item
rom your inventory in this area.Barred Action Cursor: Indicates an action may take place in this area,but not at that particular momentTake Cursor: Indicates you may take this item and add it to inventory
View Cursor: Indicates you may zoom-in or a close-up view o this areaor item
iNvENToRy MENU
To access the Inventory Menu, click on the right mouse button at anytime during the game.Here you will fnd help ul game eatures.
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In-game Map: The in-game map icon represented by a map is located in the bottom le t
corner o the Inventory Menu screen
In-game Menu: The in-game menu icon represented by a door is located in the bottom rightcorner o the Inventory Menu screen
Inventory Slots: These are represented by ten slots located along the bottom o the InventoryMenu between the In-game Map and In-game Menu icons. This is where the items you collectthroughout your adventure will be stored. There are more than 10 inventory slots availableto you, there ore a scroll bar has been added allowing you to browse through the variousitems at your leisure. To use an item in inventory, select the item by clicking on the le t mousebutton and exit out o the Inventory Menu by clicking on the right mouse button. Once youselect the area where you would like to use the item, click on the le t mouse button to usethe item. To view a document close-up simply click on the object while in inventory.
IN-GAME MAP
To access the In-game Map, click on the right mouse button at anytime during the game.The In-game Map is represented by a map icon located in the bottom le t corner o theInventory Menu screen. Use the right and le t arrows to scroll through the di erent areas othe mansion including the lobby, main oor, attic, and basement.
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EXiTiNg ThE gAME
You may exit the game at anytime during gameplay. To do so, click on the right mousebutton to access the Inventory Menu, then click on the door icon to access the In-gameMenu. Select Quit to Main Menu and then click on Exit Game. This will take you back tothe Windows desktop.
fiRST fivE MiNUTES of gAMEpLAy
Your exhilarating sa ecracking mission is about to begin! Armed with your sa ecracking tools,wits, puzzle solving skills, and expertise, enter the magnifcent mansion o the late billionaireDuncan W. Adams
When you enter the mansion, continue straight orward. Your frst challenge awaits. To theright o the doorway is a security key pad. What is the code? Explore the accessible areas othe mansion. You will fnd the frst o many unique sa es. This one has a series o red, green,and blue colored beads. What you have heard about Duncan W. Adams is right a ter all Hewas eccentric! This sa e is unlike any other you have ever seen!
To crack the sa e you need to determine the right placement or each o the colored beads.Click on the arrows associated with each color to move the beads around the circular tracks.Once you crack this sa e you will fnd a clue that will help you unlock the security key pad.
Good luck on your mission and enjoy the adventure!
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The AdvenTuRe coMpAny
PRODUCTION
Producer:Yann Tisseyre
Associate ProducerThomas Neveu
Executive Producer:George Chastain Jr.
MARKETING Global Product Marketing ManagerByron Gaum
Lead Product ManagerFrdrique Barkoff
Product ManagerChristos Andrikakis
Art DirectorJay Kinsella
Lead IllustratorRussell Challenger
Graphic DesignersEsther SucreTrang To
PR CoordinatorSuzanne MacGillivray
Director o Global MarketingLorraine Lue
LOCALIZATION
Localization CoordinatorThomas Neveu
Localization ManagerChristine Gervilli
MUSIC
All tracks:
Produced by:Todd Resnick
Written by:Joshua Mosley
QUALITY ASSURANCE
QA LeadMichael Ashe TestersDan DawangAllison SkerlBryan CookJustin Wah KanKamaal AnwarMichael GeistMichael AsheBurt De Francesco
QA ManagerKrystal Moon
LEGAL AFFAIRS
Leslie Rosenthal
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
President and CEORichard Wah Kan
Co-Managing Director DreamCatcher EuropeStphane Grynszpan
V.P. and CFOSean Carr
CREdiTS
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V.P. o MarketingMarshall Zwicker
DEVELOPERS
Developed by:
KHEOPS STUDIO
Managing DirectorBenot Hozjan
Technical DirectorStphane Petit
Lead Game DesignerEtienne Gry
Art DirectionFranck Letiec
Lead programmerStphane Petit
GAME DESIGN
Etienne Gry
Additional contributionsWilfried HinaultBenoit HozjanFranck LetiecStphane Petit
PROGRAMMINGStphane PetitWilfried Hinault
DESIGNS & STORYBOARDSNicolas Hess
ADDITIONAL GRAPHICSThibaut Romero
QUALITY ASSURANCEEtienne GryWilfried HinaultBenoit HozjanFranck Letiec
Stphane Petit
Graphical Production by:
MZONE STUDIO ManagementPhilippe GrellierMartial Brard
Production DirectorPhilippe Grellier
3D GraphicsHerv CastaingFranck Le DorzeEric Bellanger
Julien BrardPhilippe Grellier
Casting and Recordings:
French DirectionJean-Baptiste Merland
Recorded at StudioBANDE ANNONCE PRODUCTION by:Franois Dussolier
French VoicesPierre-Alain De Garrigues
SOUND
Sound Design and IntegrationJean-Baptiste Merland
OggVorbis 2004, Xiph.Org Foundation
This game includes JPEG compression so tware(ijl15.dll) rom Intel Corporation. This so tware iscopyrighted and licensed by Intel Corporation.
Lua is Copyright 1994-2002 Tecgra , PUC-Rio.
NSIS2 (c) 2004 NullSo t
www.kheops-studio.comParis, France
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TEChNiCAL SUppoRT
I you are experiencing technical problems with this so tware, and you have care ullyollowed the instructions in this manual, you may fnd urther support in the ollowingplaces:
Please visit the Technical Support section o our website where we have postedcommon problems and solutions that may help you at:
Online Support http://www.adventurecompanygames.com/tac/support/
You may also complete the Technical Support orm located at our Web site at:
Email Support http://www.adventurecompanygames.com/tac/ orms/tech_support.php
Please provide a detailed description o the problem you are experiencing (i.e. error message,where in the game the problem occurs, etc.). This will help our Technical Support Agents fnda solution much sooner.
WARRANTy REgiSTRATioN
Thank you or purchasing a title rom The Adventure Company. All titles are guaranteedone year rom the date o purchase. To validate your warranty, please complete the onlineregistration orm at:
http://www.adventurecompanygames.com/tac/ orms/warranty_reg.html
http://www.adventurecompanygames.com/tac/support/http://www.adventurecompanygames.com/tac/forms/tech_support.phphttp://www.adventurecompanygames.com/tac/forms/warranty_reg.htmlhttp://www.adventurecompanygames.com/tac/forms/warranty_reg.htmlhttp://www.adventurecompanygames.com/tac/forms/tech_support.phphttp://www.adventurecompanygames.com/tac/support/ -
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pRodUCT WARRANTy
DreamCatcher will gladly replace any disc ree o charge, whether accidentally damaged ordue to manu acturer de ect, within the frst year o ownership. To obtain a replacement disc,please return the aulty disc with a check or money order or US$8.00 to cover postage andhandling ees.
Please be sure to include the ollowing:
Full Name Address, City, State/Prov., Zip Code/Postal Code, Country Telephone Number Email Address (i applicable) Product Name(s) Brie note describing the problem
Mail To:
DreamCatcher Interactive Inc.
1658 North Milwaukee Ave., Suite #450
Chicago, IL 60647
United States
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dREAMCATChER iNTERACTivE iNC.ENd-USER SofTWARE LiCENSE AgREEMENT
Copyright (c) 1997-2006 DreamCatcher Interactive Inc.
This So tware License Agreement (Agreement) is a legally binding agreement between DreamCatcher Interactive Inc.(DreamCatcher) and you. Please read the Agreement care ully be ore using the so tware. I you have any questions aboutit, we encourage you to seek independent legal advice. By clicking on I AGREE, you are agreeing to be bound by the termso this Agreement (by law, clicking on the I AGREE button constitutes a valid signature). I you do not agree to be boundby the terms o this Agreement, please cancel the installation o this application and return the product to your point opurchase or a re und.
1. License. DreamCatcher grants you a non-exclusive, non-trans erable limited license to use, or your own personal,non-commercial use, the application(s), demonstrations, data fles, graphic images, and other so tware, whether on disk,compact disc, in read-only memory, or on any other media (the Application So tware), and the related documentation.(License).
2. Intellectual Property. While you own the media on which the Application So tware is recorded, DreamCatcher retainsall rights to the Application So tware and related documentation. The Application So tware contains copyrighted material,trade secrets, trade marks and other proprietary material which is protected by intellectual property laws. The copying,redistribution, selling or publication o any part o the Application So tware is strictly prohibited.
3. Representations and Warranties. You represent and warrant to DreamCatcher as ollows:
(a) You are responsible or supplying your own equipment and operating system or using the Application So tware, and orkeeping it in good working order, at your own expense;
(b) You will use the Application So tware or your own personal entertainment and not or any commercial purpose;
(c) You will not copy, decompile, reverse engineer or disassemble the Application So tware, or otherwise reduce the
Application So tware to a human-perceivable orm;(d) You will not modi y, network, rent, lease, distribute or create derivative works based upon the Application So tware inwhole or in part;
(e) You will not electronically transmit the Application So tware rom one computer to another or over a network;
( ) You will not make any attempts to discover the source code o the Application So tware, or create any derivative works.
4. ESRB Notice and Multi-User Disclaimer. ESRB Notice: Game Experience May Change During Online Play.DreamCatcher acknowledges that the Application So tware may be utilized by several di erent users during the samesession, and that communications may be exchanged between players over the Internet during play. DreamCatcher disclaimsall liability or any damages su ered by you as a result o any such communications made by other users online.
5. No Endorsement. The display o the DreamCatcher trade mark, trade name, logo, or any domain name owned byDreamCatcher, on any third party web site does not constitute an endorsement o such third party or its web site, nor anyproducts, services or content contained on such web site. Your access to or use o such third party products, services orcontent is solely at your own risk.
6. Termination. This Agreement is e ective until terminated. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by destroyingthe Application So tware and related documentation and all copies thereo . DreamCatcher can terminate this Agreementat any time i it determines you have ailed to comply with any provision o this Agreement. Upon receiving notice otermination rom DreamCatcher, you must immediately destroy the Application So tware and related documentation and allcopies thereo .
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7. DreamCatcher Media Warranty. DreamCatcher warrants that or one year rom date o original purchase, thecompact disc used to distribute the Application So tware shall be ree o all manu acturing de ects. Additionally, or the
same one year period, DreamCatcher will replace, ree o charge, any compact disc that may be damaged in any way. Youmust return the de ective or damaged compact disc along with proo o purchase and signed warranty card. A postage andhandling charge o US$8.00 must accompany the order. (Please note: Add US$2.00 or each additional disc.)
8. Disclaimer o Warranty on Application So tware. The Application So tware and related documentation are provided ASIS and without warranty o any kind, and DreamCatcher expressly disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, includingbut not limited to, the implied warranties o non-in ringement, merchantability and ftness or a particular purpose.DreamCatcher does not warrant that the unctions contained in the Application So tware will meet your requirements,nor that the operation o the Application So tware will be uninterrupted or error- ree, or that de ects in the ApplicationSo tware will be corrected. Furthermore, DreamCatcher does not warrant or make any representations regarding the use orthe results o the use o the Application So tware or related documentation in terms o their correctness, accuracy, reliability,or otherwise. No oral or written in ormation or advice given by DreamCatcher or a DreamCatcher-authorized representativeshall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope o this warranty. Should the Application So tware prove de ective,you (and not DreamCatcher or a DreamCatcher-authorized representative) assume the entire cost o all servicing, repair orcorrection. You expressly acknowledge and agree that use, quality and per ormance o the Application So tware is at yoursole risk.
9. Limitation o Liability. Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall DreamCatcher, its shareholders, subsidiaries,o fcers, directors or employees be liable or any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages that result romthis Agreement or your use or inability to use the Application So tware or related documentation, even i DreamCatcheror a DreamCatcher-authorized representative has been advised o the possibility o such damages. In no event shallDreamCatchers total maximum liability to you or all damages, losses, and causes o action (whether in contract, tort orotherwise) exceed the total amount paid by you or the Application So tware. Any allowable claim must be brought againstDreamCatcher no later than sixty (60) days a ter the date o the event giving rise to such claim.
10. Indemnity. You agree to indemni y and hold harmless DreamCatcher, its shareholders, subsidiaries, o fcers, directors andemployees in respect o any claims, demands, causes o action, liability, damages, costs, fnes, expenses (including legal ees)that result directly or indirectly rom your use or misuse o the Application So tware or any violation o this Agreement.
11. Governing Law, Language and Severability. This License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the lawso the province o Ontario and any disputes arising rom this Agreement shall be adjudicated in the courts o the province oOntario. The original version o this Agreement is in English, and any interpretation will be based on the English text. In thecase o any discrepancy between a translated version and the English text, the English version will prevail. I or any reason acourt o competent jurisdiction fnds any provision o this Agreement or portion thereo to be unen orceable, that provisionshall be en orced to the maximum extent permissible so as to a ect the intent o the parties, and the remainder o thisAgreement shall continue in ull orce and e ect.
12. Complete Agreement. This License constitutes the entire agreement between DreamCatcher and you with respectto your use o the Application So tware and related documentation, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneousunderstandings or agreements, written or oral, regarding such subject matter. No amendment to or modifcation o thisAgreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly-authorized representative o DreamCatcher.
2006 DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. Developed by Kheops Studio. Game manual design 2006 DreamCatcher InteractiveInc. The Adventure Company design and mark are trademarks o DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. Microso t, Windowsand DirectX are trademarks o Microso t Corporation. The ratings icon is a trademark o the Entertainment So twareAssociation. So tware plat orm logo and IEMA 2006. All other brands, product names and logos are trademarks orregistered trademarks o their respective owners. All rights reserved.