FIRST THINGS FIRST
The ReadMe File
The RollerCoaster Tycoon 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 get the benefit of changes made after this manual went to print.

To view this file, double-click on that file in the RollerCoaster Tycoon directory found on your hard drive (usually C:\Program Files\Atari\RollerCoaster Tycoon). 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 RollerCoaster Tycoon, and finally on the ReadMe file.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum System Requirements:
Operating System:	Windows® 95/98
Processor:	Pentium® 90 CPU
Memory:	16 MB RAM
Hard Disk Space:	50 MB free
CD-ROM Drive:	4X CD-ROM Drive
Video:	1 MB SVGA card
Sound:	Windows® 95/98-compatible sound card
DirectX®:	DirectX® version 5.0 (included) or higher

Recommended System Requirements:
Operating System:	Windows® 95/98
Processor:	Pentium® 200 MMX CPU
Memory:	32 MB RAM
Hard Disk Space:	50 MB free
Video Memory:	2 MB accelerated SVGA card
CD-ROM Drive:	8X CD-ROM Drive
Video:	Windows® 95/98-compatible video card
Sound:	Windows® 95/98-compatible sound card
DirectX®:	DirectX® version 5.0 (included) or higher

Ideal System Requirements:
Operating System:	Windows® 95/98
Processor:	Pentium® II 350 CPU
Memory:	64 MB RAM
Hard Disk Space:	180 MB free
Video Memory:	4 MB accelerated SVGA card
CD-ROM Drive:	8X CD-ROM Drive
Video:	Windows® 95/98 compatible video card
Sound:	Windows® 95/98 compatible sound card
DirectX®:	DirectX® version 5.0 (included) or higher
Installation
If you have all of the required equipment, then it’s time to install the game. To do so, follow these instructions:

•	Open the CD-ROM drive, place the RollerCoaster Tycoon CD in it, and close the drive.

•	RollerCoaster Tycoon is a Windows® “AutoPlay” CD-ROM. That means that just putting the disc in the drive for the first time starts up the installation program.

•	As is usual in installation procedures, there are two decisions you need to make before the process can begin. The first is to what directory you want to install the game. You can accept the default, type in a directory path, or use the Browse button to seek out a directory.

•	The second decision is what sort of installation you want to do. Pick one of the options presented:

Minimum installs all of the files required to play the game, but leaves some of the larger files on the CD. This strikes a balance between the needs of game speed (more files copied) versus conserving hard disk space (less files copied).

Full installs the entire game, including all of the larger files. If you have the hard disk space to spare, doing a Full installation can make the game run faster.

•	Click Install to continue. (If you change your mind at this point, click Exit.)

•	RollerCoaster Tycoon will now copy the files you selected to your hard drive from the CD-ROM.

•	After the game itself has been copied over, RollerCoaster Tycoon installs Microsoft’s DirectX drivers (version 5.0). Note that the space these take up was not included in the total noted when you selected what type of installation to do.

Once the installation is complete, the game is ready to go.

To start playing now:

•	Leave the RollerCoaster Tycoon CD-ROM in the drive.

•	Click the Play button.

To play later:

•	Make sure that the RollerCoaster Tycoon CD-ROM is in its drive.

•	Open the Windows® Start menu, then open the Atari menu, then open the RollerCoaster Tycoon sub-menu, and then click the RollerCoaster Tycoon option – OR –

•	When you put the CD in, you can wait for the AutoPlay screen to pop up, then click the Play button.

Have fun!

If Autoplay Doesn’t Work
If, for whatever reason, the AutoPlay feature does not work when you put the CD in the drive, here’s how to start the installation program yourself:

•	Double-click your “My Computer” desktop icon.

•	In the window that opens, double-click your CD-ROM drive (it’s usually the D drive).

•	In the list that appears, find a file named setup.exe and double-click it.
INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER 5.0
After the installer finishes copying game files to your hard drive, you may wish to install Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0. This program is needed to read the electronic game manual.
To install Acrobat Reader running Windows® 95/98/Me/2000, 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 ar505enu.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 RollerCoaster Tycoon game has been placed on the game CD-ROM in Adobe Acrobat Reader format. Use Acrobat Reader to read and print the documentation.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 requires the following:
•	Intel® Pentium® processor
•	Microsoft® Windows® 95 OSR 2.0, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® Millennium, Windows NT® 4.0 with Service Pack 5, or Windows® 2000
•	64 MB of RAM
•	24 MB of available hard-disk space
•	Additional 70 MB of hard-disk space for Asian fonts (optional)
•	Windows®-compatible printer for printing
Acrobat Reader must be installed on your computer to read the electronic game manual.
You can install Acrobat Reader after you install the RollerCoaster Tycoon CD-ROM game.
Viewing and Printing the Electronic Game Manual
To read the game manual:
Insert the RollerCoaster Tycoon 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 RollerCoaster Tycoon.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 press 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 Guide” 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 FTP (File Transfer Protocol) area where you can download patches if needed, 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.
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, package and/or plastic disc case) 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.
Before making your call, we ask that you be at your computer, have the following information available, and be ready to take notes:
•	System Make and Model 
•	Processor Type
•	Operating System, including version number if possible (such as Windows® 98; Windows® Me)
•	RAM (Memory)
•	Video and sound card data and drivers
•	Any screen or error messages you’ve encountered (and where)
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.