_______________________________GRAND THEFT AUTO IV_____________________________________________ReadMe.txtV1.00asdasdasThank you for purchasing GRAND THEFT AUTO IV._______________________________IMPORTANT___________________Adobe Flash Player is required to view Rockstar Games Social Club TV content from theGrand Theft Auto IV maasdin menu. It is also required to Upload user generatedVideosfrom within the Video Editor and to view the Online Social Club TV portal. Usersrunning 64-bit eddInternet Explorer.asYou can download the latestd Adobe Flash Player here:http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/about/If you are running a 64-bit edition of XP you will need to install Windows MediaEncoder 9 Series x64 Editionin order to play Grand Theft Auto IV. You can download this SDK heasdasdasre:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=CC41218D-7E37-4546-BF0B-1276959EE3EF&displaylang=en_______________________________CONTENTS___________________1) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS2) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS3) LINKSasd4) Games for Windows LIVE5) DRIVERSd7) CONTROLSdasdas8) MULTIPLAYER9) VIDEO EDITORdRMATION14) LEGAL INFOdRMATION________________________________________________________________________1) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS_______________________asdasdSupported Operating Systems are:Windows Vista (plus Service Pack 1)Windows XP (plus Service Pack 3)plus DirectX 9plus MicrosdMinimum Hardware Requirements:Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8Ghz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GhzMemory: 1.5GBFree Hard Drive Space: 16GBVideo Card: 256MB NVidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900DirectX 9 compatible Stereo Sound CardKeyboardMousedOther Requirements:Initial activation requires internet connection; Online play requires log-in to Gamesfor Windows - LIVE and Rockstar Games Social Club (13+ to register); requires discin drive to play (unlimidargames.com/support or activate.rockstargames.com/?c=GTA4 for details.8. The installation procesaur DVD drive, sdnd then launch the Rockstar Games SocialClub application.Make sure to log into Social Club to enjoy online-enabled features. SelectPlay on the main Rockstar asdas_______________________agfhWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfb________________________________________________________________________5) DRIVERS_______________________fdhbWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbVIA Technologieshttp://www.viatech.com/Turtle Beachhttp://www.turtlebeach.com/Video Hardware Providers/Manufacturers3Dlabshttp://www.3dlabs.com/We recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbCanopushttp://www.canopus.com/Creative Labshttp://www.creative.com/Gainwardhttp://www.gainward.com/Guillemot/Herculeshttp://www.guillemot.com/We recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbfbJatonhttp://www.jaton.com/Leadtekhttp://www.leadtek.com/We recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbMatroxhttp://www.matrox.com/Micro-Star International (MSI) http://www.msicomputer.com/NVIDIAhttp://www.nvidia.com/PNYhttp://www.pny.com/Silicon Integrated Systems Corporation (SiS)http://www.sis.com/VIA Technologieshttp://www.via.com.tw/en/index.jspVisionTekhttp://www.visiontek.com/________________________________________________________________________6) KNOWN ISSUES_______________________NVIDIA:General:Occasionally the tree leaves will appear as square boxes.6000/7000 series cards:Cars do not show damage.Changing the resolution or minimizing the game can sometimes result in visualcorruption. You can restart the game to resolve this issue.ATI:General:A slightly visible diagonal line appears across the screen.1900 or less series cards:Cars do not show damage.3600 series cards:Can show very noticeable banding.3870 X2:Rain drops show up as bright white / red dots on screenCrossfire game side bugs:Interior and Night time shadows blink until approached.When transitioning from interior to exterior the screen will pulse withdifferentintensities of light for a few seconds.On occasion the water will jitter rapidly.________________________________________________________________________7) CONTROLS_______________________PC specific controls settings in the Pause Menu include:Mouse SensitivityMouse Wheel SensitivityMouse Aim - Hold / ToggleInvert Mouse - Off / OnAlways Sprint - Hold / ToggleCrouch - Toggle / HoldKEYBOARD / MOUSE:FRONT ENDEnter / Exit Pause Menu - EscUp / Left / Down / Right - Arrow KeysAccept - EnterMap Zoom - Mouse WheelPlace Waypoint - Right Mouse ButtonGrab And Drag Map - Left Mouse Button (Hold) + Mouse MovementGENERALChange Camera - VCell Phone (Take Out) - Up ArrowCell Phone (Put Away) - BackspaceRadar Zoom - TLook Behind - CZoom In (While Aiming) - Wheel UpZoom Out (While Aiming) - Wheel DownText Chat Team - UText Chat All - YDefinition - PClip Capture - F2ON FOOTSprint - Left ShiftJump - SpaceAttack / Shoot - Left Mouse ButtonEnter Vehicle - FAction - ENext Weapon - Wheel UpPrevious Weapon - Wheel DownCrouch Left - Left CtrlEnter / Exit Cover - QReload - RZoomZoomMoveMoveMoveMoveFreeIn (While Aiming) - Wheel UpOut (While Aiming) - Wheel DownRight - DLeft - AUp - WDown - SAim / Melee Lock On - Right Mouse ButtonVEHICLESSteer Left - ASteer Right - DAccelerate - WBrake - SHandbrake - SpaceLean Forward - Left ShiftLean Back - Left CtrlExit Vehicle - FShoot - Left Mouse ButtonHelicopter Shoot - Left Mouse ButtonFree Aim - Right Mouse ButtonNext Weapon - QPrevious Weapon - ZHeadlights - HHotwire - W / SHorn - GLook Behind - CChange Camera - VCinematic Camera - Caps LockNext Radio Station - Wheel UpPrevious Radio Station - Wheel DownNext Song (Independence FM) - NPrevious Song (Independence FM) - BTurn Off Radio - XDrop Weapon (GTA Race Only) - RHELICOPTERSThrottle Up / Down - W / SRotate Left / Right - Numpad 4 / Numpad 6Bank Left / Right - A / DPitch Forward / Back - Numpad 8 / Numpad 2Rotate Camera - Hold R-Mouse and MoveShoot - Numpad 0 / Left Mouse ButtonCOMBATTarget Lock - Right Mouse ButtonPunch 1 - Left Mouse ButtonPunch 2 - RKick (While Locked On) - QBlock (While Locked On) - SpaceWEAPON SHORTCUTSUnarmed - 1Melee - 2Handgun - 3 (Also Works in Vehicle)Shotgun - 4Submachine Gun - 5 (Also Works in Vehicle)Automatic Rifle - 6Sniper Rifle - 7Heavy Weapon - 8Grenade / Molotov - 9 (Also Works in Vehicle)Special - 0CONTROLLER:We recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbIN VEHICLELeft Trigger - Brake/ReverseLeft Bumper - Fire WeaponRight Trigger - AccelerateRight Bumper - HandbrakeLeft Stick - SteeringRight Stick - Rotate CaWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbn/Engage Slow Motion while in Cinematic CameraRight Stick button - Look BWe recommend using the lateWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbock On/(Half Hold) Free AimLeft Bumper - Pick Up/ContextRight Trigger - Fire Weapon/(Half Hold) Free AimRight Bumper - Enter/Exit CoverLeft Stick - MovementWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbRight Stick button - Look Behind/Zoom Aim (When Targeting)Y button - Enter Vehicle/Mount Ladder/Melee (Alternative Punch/Counter)B button - Reload Weapon/Mobile Phone Back/Hangup/Melee (Punch/Counter)A button - (Hold) Run/(TaWe recommend using the latest driWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbD-pad UP - Mobile Phone Up/Use Mobile PhoneD-pad RIGHT - Next WeaponD-pad DOWN - Mobile PhoWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbe Down/Skip Mobile Conversation/Zoom Out Mini-MapD-pad LEFT - Previous WeaponBACK button - Cycle Camera Modes/(Hold) Capture ClipSTART button - Pause Menu________________________________________________________________________8) MULTIPLAYER_______________________All of Liberty City is a playground for you to cause chaos with up to 31 of yourfriends,across an array of varied multiplayer games. There are 15 modes to choose from,including Party Mode, each with numerous options to help you tailor your experienceany way you like.One Man Army:DeathmatchMafiya WorkCar Jack CityRaceGTA RaceFree ModeTeamwork:Team DeathmatchTeam Mafiya WorkTeam Car Jack CityTurf WarCops n CrooksCo-op:Hangmans NOOSEDeal BreakerBomb da Base IIWhen you start to get really good, you can accumulate some bragging rights whenyourachievements are stored and documented in the Social Club. Get to be the best andyou may receive some prizes from Rockstar in upcoming multiplayer tournaments.Custom MatchAnother exciting new feature to Grand Theft Auto IV PC is Custom Match. Whenyou know which types of multiplayer matches you enjoy playing, you can select youroptions and search for lobbies that fit your criteria.From the cell phone, you can now choose Quick Match, Create Match, or CustomMatch. The interface for the Custom Match pops up in its own screen, similar tothelobby interface.For detailed information on online multiplayer and Custom Match, includingcontrols and options, please refer to the Multiplayer.pdf file included on yourGrand Theft Auto IV game disc or visit: http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/PC________________________________________________________________________9) VIDEO EDITOR_______________________The all new Video Editor feature allows you to capture in-game footage, make realtime edits and render those clips out as WMV movie files. The clips can also bespliced together into a video complete with post effects like music, text and transitions,and other features typically found in video editing suites. You can then shareyour video(s) with others to view and rate in Rockstar Games Social Club TV.Clip CaptureAt any time during the game (single or multiplayer), press the F2 key to dump achunk of footage to your hard drive. Depending on how data intensive things areinthe world at that time, the clip should be about 30 seconds to a minute long. Capturedfootage will be the action that occurs PRIOR to pressing F2. Note that if you have aslower machine, you also have the option to turn off this feature altogether.Launching the Video EditorTo launch the Video Editor, call it up using your in-game cell phone. A prompt will letyou know that any unsaved data will be lost, after which you jump into a separate menuto view and edit your clips. You arrive at this screen with the following choices: Clips Editor Gallery Upload OnlineClipsAll the raw footage you ve captured in-game can be viewed quickly in the Clipssection. There are standard DVD style controls for video playback. In addition,youcan hold down the right mouse button to move the camera and view your clip fromalternate angles and then update your clip thumbnail making it easy to organizeyourclips.EditorSelecting Editor allows you to create a video from your raw clips. Here you cannameyour video, string multiple clips together, add music, titles, and transitions.Your raw footage clips appear on the left side of the screen. The upper right portionof the screen is the storyboard editing space. Drag and drop your clip footage into thestoryboard to create a video. Double click a thumbnail on the storyboard to editit.You can add markers within your clips which allow you to place cameras and filters,and adjust audio and speed settings.To quickly create a video for upload, make sure you have at least one clip in thestoryboard editing space and then hit the Web option in Export To Gallery.GalleryThe section labeled Gallery contains all of the complete, exported videos. By default,the last exported video is displayed in the preview window. The thumbnails on theright side of the screen are arranged with the most recent ones appearing at thetop.UploadIn the section labeled Upload, players can submit their exported web videos to theSocial Club. The left side of the screen shows local videos that you have created. Theright side is a web portal displaying all the videos that you have uploaded.OnlineThe Online section will minimize Grand Theft Auto IV and will take you directly tothe Rockstar Games Social Club TV website using your default web browser. Thereyou can view clips others have uploaded as well as rate clips and comment on them.The Video Editor is a full featured tool. For more details, view the Video-Editor.pdffile included on your Grand Theft Auto IV game disc or visit:www.rockstargames.com/IV/PC________________________________________________________________________10) INDEPENDENCE FM (USER RADIO)_______________________For the first time ever, you can now select your own favorite songs to play throughthe in-game radio station Independence FM.Simply place your non DRMed MP3s, WMAs, or M4As (or shortcuts to your musicfolders) in the file location below:My Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\User MusicNote: Quicktime or iTunes needs to be installed for M4A support.After accessing Independence FM as you would with any other in-game radio station,you will also have the following options in the Audio tab of the Pause Menu:Scanning ModesEnable Auto Scan - Set this to ON to perform a Quick Scan automatically on gamestartup.Quick Scan - Reads the audio files within your folder, plays back exactly as they arein the folder.Complete Scan - Reads the audio files within your folder, performs additionalanalysis to enhance user experience.Play ModesSequential - Plays through audio files as they appear in your folder, can skip songs.Shuffle - Plays through audio files randomly, can skip songs.Radio - Plays through audio files randomly with radio adverts and DJ banter inbetween tracks, cannot skip songs.________________________________________________________________________11) BENCHMARKING_______________________General:In-Game:Benchmarking can be run from the Graphics section of the start or pausemenu. Upon completion,the tool will display the results in-game as well as writing the resultsto a file in:MyDocuments\RockstarGames\GTAIV\Benchmarks\Command line:Benchmarking can also be run using command line parameters from outsideof the game.To run benchmarking from the command line, enter the directory where youhave installed GTA IV and locatethe executable "LaunchGTAIV.exe". Create a shortcut to this executableon your desktop. Right click theshortcut and select "Properties". Within the "Target" field, enter "-benchmark" at the end of the executable spath. Click OK and double click the shortcut you have created to run thebenchmarking utility.Users can specify which Clip to run the benchmark utility with by addingthe File ID to the end of the command lineoption. Clip files are located in My Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Videos\Clips. Ex. If the clip file you wishto benchmark is named 081105203237.clp, enter -benchmark 081105203237 inthe target field at the end of theexecutable s path.Upon completion the game will exit and write the results to a file in:MyDocuments\RockstarGames\GTAIV\Benchmarks\Output:====Statistics====Average FPS:Duration:CPU Usage:System memory usage:Video memory usage:====d====Hardware====Operating System:Video Adapter:Audio Adapter:CPU:________________________________________________________________________12) COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS_________________We recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbd-shadowdensity:Set the shadow density of the game. (0-16)-texturequality:Set the textuWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfbdistance of the game (0-99)-detailquality:Set theWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfb detail quality of the game. (0-99)-novblank:dasdaslimit graphics settings-width:Set width of maWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfb0HZ frameLimit 1 = Locks down to 60HZ)-refreshrate:Set the refresh rate of main render window Warning - Monitor must suppWe recommend using the latest drWe recommend using the latest drivers available. hgfhgfhfb-fullscreen:Force fullscreen mode-windowed:Force windowed mode-availablevidmem:Set amount of physical Video Memory(ex. availablevidmem 0.9)-percentvidmem:GTAPercentage of video memory to make available toAudio:-fullspecaudio:-minspecaudio:Force high-end CPU audio footprintForce low-end CPU audio footprintSystem:-noprecache:Disable precache of resources-nomemrestrict:Disable memory restrictions________________________________________________________________________13) CONTACT AND SUPPORT INFORMATION_______________________For support please visit:http://www.rockstargames.com/supportIf prefer to contact tech support via email or phone please use the following:For US SupportPhone: 1-866-405-5464Email: usa@rockstarsupport.comFor Canadian SupportPhone: 1-800-269-5721Email: canada@rockstarsupport.comFor UK SupportPhone: 08701 200060Email: uk@rockstarsupport.comRockstarRockstarour gamecontent,Games Mailing List Sign-Up:mailing lists are the best way to get the early word on allannouncements, official launches, offers, exclusive webcontests, special events, and more.Make sure youre enlisted to receive all the updates.Visit www.rockstargames.com/registerSubscribe to the Rockstar games email list by visiting the above linkor by sending a blank email to:subscribe-rockstargames@lists.rockstargames.com________________________________________________________________________14) LEGAL INFORMATION_______________________========================================================================================== 2006-2008 Rockstar Games, Inc. 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