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Pro Evolution Soccer 3
Readme Version 1.0 (English)
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Thank you for purchasing Pro Evolution Soccer 3 for PC.
additional information not found in the game manual.
This file contains
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Table of Contents
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System Requirements
Installation
Autorun Menu
Starting Pro Evolution Soccer 3
Uninstalling Pro Evolution Soccer 3
Controls
Memory and Performance
Troubleshooting
Web Sites
Technical Support
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1) System Requirements
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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
Intel Pentium III 800MHz or equivalent processor (Athlon/Duron/Celeron)
128 MB RAM
4X DVD-ROM Drive
NVIDIA GeForce 3 or ATI Radeon 8500 video card
DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
DirectX 8.1 or higher (included on Disc 1)
5GB free hard disk space
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Windows 2000/XP
Intel Pentium IV 1.4GHz processor
256 MB RAM
8X DVD-ROM Drive
NVIDIA GeForce 4, ATI Radeon 9600, or higher
DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
DirectX 8.1 or higher (included on Disc 1)
5GB free hard disk space
SUPPORTED CHIPSETS:
NVIDIA - GeForce FX (5900, 5800, 5600, 5200), GeForce4, GeForce3
ATI - Radeon 9800, 9700, 9600, 9500, 9200, 9000, 8500
It may be necessary to update your hardware drivers before playing.
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2) Installation
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In order to play Pro Evolution Soccer 3, you must first install the program on
your computer's hard drive. The Pro Evolution Soccer 3 DVD contains an Autorun
Menu that automatically guides you through the installation process.

2. To initiate the installation process:
1. Insert DVD into your computer's DVD-ROM drive.
2. Once the Autorun Menu appears, click INSTALL.
3. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
4. If your computer does not have DirectX 8.1, make sure to install it from
the Autorun Menu before starting the game.
If the Autorun screen does not appear:
1. Double-click on the MY COMPUTER icon on your computer's desktop.
2. Double-click on the DVD-ROM drive showing the Pro Evolution Soccer 3 icon.
3. Double-click Autorun.exe.
Once you have successfully installed the game, you're ready to play!
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3) Autorun Menu
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The Autorun Menu will appear any time the Pro Evolution Soccer 3 DVD is inserted
into the DVD-ROM drive. The menu has several options:
* Play - Only available after you have installed the game. Click to start
playing Pro Evolution Soccer 3.
* Install - Only available if you don't have Pro Evolution Soccer 3 installed
on your system. Click to install the game.
* Uninstall - Only available after you have installed the game. Click to
remove the game from your hard drive.
* DirectX Setup - Install Microsoft DirectX 8.1 to your system.
* Settings - Click to change the display and button settings.
* Please Read - Click to open the readme file.
* Exit - Close the Autorun Menu.
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4) Starting Pro Evolution Soccer 3
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To begin playing Pro Evolution Soccer 3, insert the game DVD into the DVD-ROM
drive and select Play. Alternatively, click on the Pro Evolution Soccer 3 icon
found within the Konami Pro Evolution Soccer 3 program folder. (Start bar Programs - KONAMI - Pro Evolution Soccer 3).
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5) Uninstalling Pro Evolution Soccer 3
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If you need to uninstall Pro Evolution Soccer 3, you may do any of the
following:
* Insert the Pro Evolution Soccer 3 DVD and select Uninstall from the Autorun
Menu.
* Click on the START button, choose Programs, KONAMI, Pro Evolution Soccer 3,
and click on Uninstall.
* Click on the START button, choose Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove
Programs, and click on Pro Evolution Soccer 3 to uninstall the game.
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6) Controls
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Default Keyboard Controls

3. UP
DOWN
LEFT
RIGHT
LONG PASS
SHORT PASS
THROUGH PASS
SHOOT
CURSOR CHANGE
DASH
STRATEGY/ATT/DEF
SPECIAL CONTROLS
PAUSE
HELP*
up arrow
down arrow
left arrow
right arrow
D
X
W
A
Q
E
Z
C
space bar
F1
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Default Game Pad Controls
UP
DOWN
LEFT
RIGHT
LONG PASS
SHORT PASS
THROUGH PASS
SHOOT
CURSOR CHANGE
DASH
STRATEGY/ATT/DEF
SPECIAL CONTROLS
PAUSE
HELP*
Y Axis Y Axis +
X Axis X Axis +
Button 1
Button 2
Button 0
Button 3
Button 5
Button 6
Button 7
Button 8
Button 4
Button 0
*The HELP option only appears on some menus.
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7) Memory and Performance
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Pro Evolution Soccer 3 requires at least 128 MB of RAM and a Pentium III 800MHz
processor; the performance of the game will improve if you have more RAM, a
faster processor, and a faster graphics card. Regardless of your machine specs,
you can increase the overall performance of the game by doing the following:
* Shut down all non-essential Windows programs, especially online chat
programs, virus checkers, and screen layout utilities.
* Regularly defragment your hard drive.
* Increase your amount of free hard drive space
* Reduce the hardware sound acceleration level: Click on the Windows Start
button, select Run, type "dxdiag," press Enter, click on the Sound Tab, and
slide the Hardware Sound Acceleration bar to "Basic" or "None."
* Reduce the resolution size and quality from the PES3 Settings Menu.
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8) Troubleshooting
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PROBLEM:
My game runs too quickly.
SOLUTION:

4. Try increasing the resolution size and quality. To do this, click on the Windows
Start button, select Programs, select KONAMI, select Pro Evolution Soccer 3, and
then select Setting. This will open the PES3 Setting Menu. You will be able to
increase the resolution size and resolution quality from this menu.
Alternatively, you may also change the resolution size and quality from the
Screen Settings Menu, which can be accessed from the Game Options Menu in the
game.
PROBLEM:
My game runs too slowly.
SOLUTION:
Try reducing the resolution size and quality. To do this, click on the Windows
Start button, select Programs, select KONAMI, select Pro Evolution Soccer 3, and
then select Setting. This will open the PES3 Setting Menu. You will be able to
decrease the resolution size and resolution quality from this menu.
Alternatively, you may also change the resolution size and quality from the
Screen Settings Menu, which can be accessed from the Game Options Menu in the
game.
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9) Web Sites
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Konami Global Web Site
http://www.konami.com
Konami of Europe
http://www.konami-europe.de
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10) Technical Support
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If you are having problems running the game, you may want to try updating your
hardware drivers before contacting technical support:
ATI Technologies
www.atitech.com
NVIDIA
www.nvidia.com
Creative Labs
www.creativelabs.com
HERCULES
www.hercules.com
Turtle Beach
www.turtlebeach.com