Backyard Football® 2006 
Install Guide
The ReadMe File
The Backyard Football® 2006 CD-ROM game has a ReadMe file where you can view both the License Agreement and updated information about the game. We strongly encourage you to take the time to read this file in order to benefit from changes made after the manual went to print.
To view this file, double-click on it in the Backyard Football 2006 directory found on your hard drive (usually C:\Program Files\Atari\Backyard Football 2006). You can also view the ReadMe file by first clicking on the Start button on your Windows® taskbar, then on Programs, then on Atari, then on Backyard Football 2006, and then on the ReadMe file.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System:	Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP
Processor:	Pentium® III 733 MHz or higher (Pentium® III 800 MHz recommended) 
Memory:	128 MB RAM (256 RAM for XP/2000)
Hard Disk Space:	600 MB Free
CD-ROM Drive:	8X Speed
Video: 	32 MB SVGA video card (Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP-compatible*)
Sound:	Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP-compatible sound card*
DirectX®: 	DirectX® version 9.0b or higher (DirectX® version 9.0c included)

* Indicates device should be compatible with DirectX® version 9.0c or higher.
SETUP AND INSTALLATION
1.	Start Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP.
2.	Insert the Backyard Football 2006 CD-ROM game disc into your CD-ROM drive.
3.	If AutoPlay is enabled, a title screen should appear. If AutoPlay is not enabled, or the installation does not start automatically, click on the Start button on your Windows® taskbar, then on Run. Type D:\Setup and click on OK. Note: If your CD-ROM drive is assigned to a letter other than D, substitute that letter.
4.	Follow the remainder of the on-screen instructions to finish installing the Backyard Football 2006 CD-ROM game.
5.	Once installation is complete, click on the Start button on the Windows® taskbar, choose Programs/Atari/Backyard Football 2006.
Note: You must have the Backyard Football 2006 game disc in your CD-ROM drive to play.
Installation of DirectX®
The Backyard Football 2006 CD-ROM requires DirectX® 9.0c or higher in order to run. If you do not have DirectX® 9.0c or higher installed on your computer, click “Yes” when asked if you would like to install DirectX® 9.0c.

INSTALLING ADOBE® ACROBAT® READER™ 6.0
After the game installer finishes copying files to your hard drive, you may wish to install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ 6.0. This program is needed to read the electronic game manual.

Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 requires the following:
•	Intel® Pentium® processor
•	Microsoft® Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows NT® 4.0 with Service Pack 6, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, Windows XP Professional or Home Edition, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
•	32 MB of RAM (64 MB recommended)
•	60 MB of available hard-disk space 
•	Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, 6.0, or 6.1

To install Acrobat Reader, double-click on the icon labeled My Computer. Then right-click the icon for your CD-ROM drive (which is usually D:) and choose Explore from the pop-up menu. If the AutoPlay menu is visible, you may simply explore the CD by clicking on the Explore CD button. Double-click the Manual folder. Then double-click the AdbeRdr60_enu_full.exe file to install Acrobat Reader. Click the Finish button to exit the Acrobat Reader installer.

VIEWING THE ELECTRONIC GAME MANUAL
The instruction manual for the Backyard Football 2006 game has been placed on the game CD-ROM in Adobe Acrobat Reader format. Use Acrobat Reader to read and print the documentation.

•	Insert the Backyard Football 2006 disc into your CD-ROM drive.
•	Close the program window if the AutoPlay window appears.
•	Double-click on the icon labeled My Computer. Then right-click the icon for your CD-ROM drive (which is usually D:) and choose Explore from the pop-up menu. Next double-click on the Manual folder and then double-click on the Instruction Manual.pdf file to view the manual.

To print the game manual, select “Print” from the File menu. Choose the pages you wish to print and click the OK button.

Acrobat Help File
For more instruction on using Acrobat Reader, you can read the help file that comes with the program. Select “Reader Help” from the Help menu.

Other Acrobat Tips
•	You can move through a document one page at a time by pressing the RIGHT ARROW key to advance to the next page or the LEFT ARROW key to back up one page.

•	You can move through a document one screen at a time by pressing the PAGE DOWN key to scroll down one screen or the PAGE UP key to scroll up one screen.

•	To increase text visibility, click on the magnifying glass in the toolbar.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT (U.S. & Canada)
Help Via the Internet
Up-to-the-minute technical information about Atari products is generally available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the Internet at:
http://www.atarisupport.com
Through this site you’ll have access to our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) documents, our Hints/Cheat Codes if they’re available, and an E-Mail area where you can get help and ask questions if you do not find your answers within the FAQ.
Note: In the event we must send you a Hint Sheet, FAQ document, patch or update disc via E-mail, we may require verifiable consent from a parent or guardian in order to protect children’s privacy and safety online. Consent Forms are available at the web site listed above.
Help Via Telephone in the United States & Canada
For phone assistance, call Atari Technical Support at (425) 951-7108. Our Interactive Voice Response system is generally available 24/7, providing automated support solutions immediately.
This console-based product has automated support, which includes information such as gameplay tips, information on Control Keys, possible Cheat Code combination keys, and instructions for finding secret screens and/or additional game levels (if these type of items exist and are made available for this particular product).
Great News! We’ve improved our Automated Systems so that you can get product-specific Troubleshooting help more quickly. All you need to do is enter the product’s Part # when prompted to do so. This will take you directly to all of our known issues and solutions for this title. The product’s Part # is located in several places (on the CD label, Game Pak, package and/or plastic disc case, if applicable) and is usually identified by a number such as 04-12345. When prompted by the Automated System, enter the last five digits of your product’s Part #. (For example, Part # 04-12345 would require that you enter the “12345” portion of the number for that product.) Note: Some products simply feature a five-digit Part # without an “04-” prefix.
Live support is generally available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM (Pacific Time). Note: We may be closed on major holidays.
Product Return Procedures in the United States & Canada
In the event our technicians at (425) 951-7108 determine that you need to forward materials directly to us, please include a brief letter explaining what is enclosed and why. Make sure you include the Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA#) supplied to you by the technician, and your telephone number in case we need to call you. You will receive the mailing address when the technician gives you the RMA#. Any materials not containing this RMA# will be returned to you unprocessed.
Warranty Policy in the United States & Canada
If our technicians determine that the product storage medium is found to be defective within ninety (90) days of original purchase, (unless otherwise provided by applicable law), Atari will replace the item free of charge, to the original purchaser, if the item is accompanied by the original dated receipt and packaging.