Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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KEYBOARD COMMAND REFERENCE
NOTE: If you want to drive with an analog steering wheel or a game controller, access the Controllers menu for default controls. 10)
DEFAULT DRIVING CONTROLSSINGLE PLAYER RACE
ACTION ACCELERATE STEER LEFT/RIGHT BRAKE HANDBRAKE SHIFT UP/DOWN KEYBOARD W A/S Z z A/Z ACTION CYCLE DRIVING VIEWS HORN; SIREN (PURSUIT CAR) RESET CAR KEYBOARD C H R
LAY SPIKE STRIP (PURSUIT CAR) S LIGHTS ON/OFF/HIGHBEAMS L LOOK BEHIND B
ADDITIONAL GAME CONTROLS
ACTION PAUSE/RESUME RACE PAN PAUSE CAMERA LEFT/RIGHT STOP/RESUME PAUSE CAMERA ROTATION TOGGLE ON-SCREEN GAUGES TOGGLE ON-SCREEN GAUGES (PLAYER 2) KEYBOARD q 2/ 4 3 5 6 ACTION TOGGLE MUSIC TOGGLE SOUND FX REDUCE/EXPAND WINDOW CYCLE MAP OPTIONS ZOOM MAP IN/OUT KEYBOARD 7 8 9 -/= t +/- (KEYPAD) TOGGLE REARVIEW MIRROR
HIDE/REVEAL PAUSE MENU 1
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PERFORMANCE WITH ATTITUDE!
Packed with all the exotic supercars and tracks you crave, Need for SpeedTM III adds two exciting new elements to the mix with all-new Hot Pursuit mode. Need for Speed's most wanted: Law enforcement teams, dedicated to stopping speeders at any cost, patrol the circuits. [. . . ] ¬ To rotate the Pause screen image left/right, press and hold 2/4. ¬ To pause/resume auto Pause screen rotation, press 3.
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RACE SUMMARY SCREEN
Following a race, the Race Summary screen appears.
Click a header to organize the drivers by that category
Cycle results and records
Move the cursor over a time or speed for a lap-bylap breakdown Return to the Main menu Return to the Starting line for an identical race Quit the game Go to the Options menu (® p. In order to get an accurate reading, you must not bump any object, reset, reverse, or double back. To guarantee a positive reading, run a Single Player race with no opponents, accelerate from the starting line, and continue for one mile (roughly, one minute). save a replay of the race, click SAVE REPLAY, type a name to label it (your player name is the default), and press e. ¬ To save a ghost of your race, click SAVE GHOST, type a name to label it (your player name is the default), and press e. Replay and ghost files are saved to your computer's hard drive (default path: Program Files\Electronic Arts\Need for Speed III\FeData\Save\ ) with the extensions . RP3 for replays and . GST for ghosts. When you load a ghost, you run the same race again with a translucent car mirroring the line you drove. In this way, you can race against yourself.
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NOTE: You cannot collide with the ghost car.
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view a replay of the race, click VIEW REPLAY. The replay follows your car from start to finish incorporating a variety of TV-presentation cameras.
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Cycle camera views
Change replay speed
Pause/Play Exit to Race Summary screen
GAME MODES
Get ready for some fierce competition!Single Race mode is your opportunity to learn the NFS3 tracks and discover the fastest route to the finish line, including shortcuts that help you compete against faster cars. Even at the Beginner level, you'll get left behind if you don't know the secrets to each circuit.
SINGLE RACE
Get behind the wheel of the world's most exclusive automobiles and experience the ride of your life. Drive 2-, 4-, or 8-lap races against AI opponents of your choice.
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If you're just getting started, you can make driving easier in Single Race mode by turning ON Driving Assists.
SINGLE RACE SETUP
Choose SINGLE RACE from the Race Type overlay, then configure your game at the Main menu, and click RACE.
HOT PURSUIT
Nobody rides for free. The thrill of opening up 12 cylinders and unleashing 500 horses takes a cautionary turn when hard-nosed cops patrol the road.
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Hot Pursuit Note: Some cars are not available in Hot Pursuit mode.
CHASE. . .
Teach your former peers a little respect for the badge. Stop the speeders, and they're bustedone more step toward today's ticket quota. When you spot a speeder: s Press H to switch on your siren and lights. s Use the force of your vehicle to pull the offender over or get in front of him and press S to lay down the spike belt. s Meet your ticket quota on all the tracks, including the bonus track, Empire City, and you win a bonus super pursuit car.
OR BE CHASED
The cops engage in pursuit as soon as you, or your competitor, commit a moving violation. If winning races is more important than obeying the law, then maneuver past spike belts, find shortcuts, and hold the hammer down. When the cops give chase: s If you are guilty of a moving violation (driving recklessly, speeding, driving on the wrong side of the road), and you get pulled over, valuable time ticks off the clock while you receive a ticket or a warning. s If you exceed the number of tickets allowed in a race (determined by the number of laps), they'll arrest you. s Successfully complete races on all tracks in Hot Pursuit mode, including the bonus track, Empire City, and you win a bonus super pursuit car.
HOT PURSUIT SETUP
Choose HOT PURSUIT from the Race Type overlay, then configure your game at the Main menu, and click RACE. [. . . ] RETURNS AFTER WARRANTY--To replace defective media after the 90-day warranty period has expired, send the original disc(s) to the address below. Enclose a statement of the defect, your name, your return address, and a check or money order for $7. 50 per replacement compact disc. The foregoing states the purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty with respect to the software product. Box 9025 Redwood City, California 94063-9025 If you have warranty questions, you can also contact Customer Warranty via e-mail at cswarranty@ea. com or by phone at (650) 628-1900. [. . . ]