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Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Demo
Read Me File (© Disney)
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This readme file contains basic product and setup information.

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CONTENTS
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1. System Requirements
2. Program Management
3. Troubleshooting
4. DirectX 9.0c Troubleshooting
5. Customer Support
6. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT


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1. System Requirements
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To run "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Demo", your system must meet
the following requirements:


MINIMUM SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2, Windows® Vista (Windows x64 NOT supported)
Pentium® 4 class or AMD® Athlon processor, 1.5 GHz
256 MB RAM
1.4 GB free hard drive space
64 MB DirectX® 9.0c-compatible, 3D video card (NVIDIA® GeForce®, ATI® Radeon®,
or equivalent) with Hardware Transform and Lighting capability
NOTE: Integrated (built-in) onboard video cards are not supported by this
game.
DirectX® 9.0c-compatible sound card
DVD-ROM drive
DirectX® 9.0c (included)
Optional: 10-button Windows-compatible gamepad controller.


RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION

Pentium® 4 class or AMD® Athlon processor, 1.8 GHz
512 MB RAM
128 MB DirectX® 9.0c-compatible, 3D video card (NVIDIA® GeForce®, ATI® Radeon®,
or equivalent) with Hardware Transform and Lighting capability



MICROSOFT WINDOWS® XP DISCLAIMER:

Although this program will install and run on a system running Microsoft
Windows XP, users with "Limited User" privileges will encounter difficulties.
This program's installer is not designed to work around the upgraded security
features that Windows XP provides. Administrative Privileges are required to
install and uninstall the program. Depending on your system configuration, you
may also be required to have Administrative Privileges to play this program.
Please refer to your Windows XP documentation for information about
"Administrative Privileges."


MICROSOFT WINDOWS® VISTA DISCLAIMER:

This product's installer is not designed to work around the upgraded User
Account Control features that Windows Vista provides. Administrative Privileges
are required to install and uninstall the program. Depending on your system
configuration, you may also be required to have Administrative Privileges to
play this program. If you need additional information on User Account Control,
please refer to Microsoft's Technet Website:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/aa906021.aspx or your Windows
Vista documentation.



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2. Program Management
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--- Installing the Program

Before installing Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Demo, exit all open
applications (including background applications such as anti-virus software and
pop-up blockers). When all other applications have been closed, insert the DVD
into the DVD-ROM drive.

If your DVD-ROM drive is AutoPlay-compliant, a launch window will automatically
appear when the DVD-ROM is inserted in the DVD-ROM drive. Follow the on-screen
prompts to complete the installation. During installation, you will be given an
opportunity to electronically register the program.

If the launch window does not automatically appear, open the My Computer folder
(either from the Desktop or from the Start menu) and then open the Pirates of
the Caribbean: At World's End Demo DVD-ROM drive folder. Double-click on the
Setup.exe file to begin the installation process. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the program's installation.


--- Getting Started

If your DVD-ROM drive is AutoPlay-compliant, a prompt will automatically appear
when the DVD is inserted in the DVD-ROM drive. Click on Play to start the game.

If the prompt does not appear, from the Windows Taskbar, click on Start and
point to All Programs. From the Programs sub-menu, point to Disney Interactive
Studios, select the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Demo folder, and
then click on the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Demo program icon.


--- Uninstall the Program

Prior to uninstalling Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Demo, make sure
that you have exited all associated applications.

To uninstall the program, click on Start and point to All Programs. From the
resulting sub-menu, point to Disney Interactive Studios, select the Pirates of
the Caribbean: At World's End Demo folder, and then click on the Uninstall
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Demo icon.


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3. Troubleshooting
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There are several things you can do to make sure that your computer system
realizes the full potential of the program.


1. Determine if any changes have been made to the system.

A frequent source of conflict between hardware and software is a system
configuration change. If an error occurs after making a change to the
configuration of your system (i.e., adding new hardware, updating drivers,
installing another program), then that
system change is a likely source of the problem. Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions to verify that the proper installation procedure was used and note
any incompatibility issue or system modifications listed in the documentation.


2. Isolate the source of the problem.

The program itself does not necessarily cause errors that occur when running a
software program. These errors may be caused by the operating system, a
conflict between hardware settings, another program running in the background,
or an obsolete driver, which
has not been updated to work with the system’s newer components. Determine
exactly when and where the problem occurs, and whether or not the problem also
occurs with other software programs. Also determine what other system
activities are taking place when the problem occurs. Determining the exact
circumstances under which a problem occurs often points to a solution.


3. Determine if the error can be reproduced.

Restart the program and test for the error. If the same error occurs in the
same location, uninstall the program, reinstall the program, restart the
system, and then run the program again. If the error recurs, determine if a
similar error occurs with other software programs. If it does, the source of
the problem may be one of the system’s hardware components. Refer to your
hardware documentation or contact the manufacturer to determine if an updated
driver or system modification will resolve the issue.


4. Verify that your system meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements of
the program.

If your system does not meet any one of the minimum requirements, the program
will not run properly.


5. Verify that all external cables and connections are secure.

Also ensure that power, settings, and option controls for all system components
are set appropriately. Refer to your hardware documentation or consult your
hardware manufacturer for additional information.


6. Exit all other programs and applications when installing or running the
program.

Exit any active screen savers, utility programs, anti-virus programs, or shell
programs to ensure that the maximum amount of RAM is available for your system
to run the program as quickly and smoothly as possible. Also exit any automatic
power saving utilities or other timing programs like an anti-virus program that
scans your hard disk every hour or a power management utility that shuts down
all non-essential system functions during idle periods. If a timing program or
screen saver activates during installation or during play, the program may
crash or experience other technical difficulties.


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4. DirectX 9.0c Troubleshooting
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This program is designed to use Microsoft's DirectX 9.0c or higher technology,
which provides components and drivers to enhance every aspect of high
performance applications.

In order to run this program with the best possible performance, your video
card and sound card should be DirectX 9.0c-compatible with certified DirectX
9.0c drivers properly installed. If you experience sound or display
difficulties, a likely source of the issue is an outdated or incompatible
driver.

To verify that you have DirectX 9.0c certified drivers installed on your
system, run the DirectX Diagnostics (DXDIAG) program that is copied to your
hard drive when this program is installed. This program displays version and
status information for your sound and display drivers, as well as all other
DirectX components installed on your system.


--- To open the DirectX Diagnostics Tool, proceed as follows:

From the Windows Taskbar, click on Start and select Run.

In the Open: field, type DXDIAG. Click on OK or press the Enter key on your
keyboard. The program will begin to gather information about your system and
the Diagnostics Tool will open with the System tab in the foreground.

NOTE: If your system is unable to locate a copy of DXDIAG, it most likely means
that a recent version of DirectX is not installed on your computer. You may
download a recent version of DirectX from the Microsoft web-site at the
following address:

http://www.microsoft.com/directx/homeuser/downloads/default.asp


When DXDIAG starts, the following tabs will be displayed: System, DirectX
Files, Display, Sound, Music, Input, Network, and More Help.

- The System tab contains system information about the computer and specifies
the version of DirectX installed on your computer. The system information
includes: system date, computer name, operating system version and language,
processor type, memory, swapfile
size, and DirectX version.

- The DirectX Files tab contains the filenames and version numbers for all
DirectX files installed on the computer. If DXDIAG detects any problems with
any DirectX files, a warning will be displayed in the Notes box.

- The Display tab contains detailed information about your display settings,
and allows you to disable hardware acceleration for DirectDraw, Direct3D, and
AGP Texture. On this tab, you can also test DirectDraw, Direct3D, and AGP
Texturing. If DXDIAG detects
any problems with any display settings or driver files, a warning will be
displayed in the Notes box. Be sure to note the Name of your video card and the
amount of video RAM that it contains.

- The Sound tab contains detailed information about the sound card settings and
driver. On this tab, you can test DirectSound and lower the Sound Hardware
Acceleration Level. If DXDIAG detects any problems with the sound card or
driver files, a warning will be displayed in the Notes box.

- The Music tab contains the current MIDI settings. On this tab, you can test
DirectMusic. If DXDIAG detects any problems with any MIDI settings, a warning
will be displayed in the Notes box.

- The Input tab contains the input devices (Joystick, Gamepad, Steering Wheel)
connected to the computer and the input drivers installed on the computer.

- The Network tab contains a list of the Network drivers installed and running
on the computer. From this tab you may test DirectPlay.


At any time during the troubleshooting, the DirectX information can be saved to
a text file by clicking on the Save All Information button.


NOTE: If your sound and display drivers are not listed as Certified, contact
your computer manufacturer to verify that the drivers currently installed on
your system are the latest available and that they are compatible with DirectX.
If Certified drivers are not available, drivers that are compatible, but not
certified, should run the program with an acceptable level of performance. If
your sound and video card drivers are not compatible with DirectX, the program
may not run properly.



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5. Customer Support
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Please consult the game manual to obtain the Customer Support information for
your country.

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Copyright
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Software and Documentation Copyright 2007 © Disney