GETTING STARTED
PlayStation®2 system
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to its instructions. Ensure the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green). Insert the PES 2012 disc label-side up. Attach game controllers and other peripherals. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for software use.
Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1. You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any other memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
SETTING UP
Insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD Slot 1 on the console, then load the game. Select your preferred language from the language selection screen on boot up. While languages can be freely changed subsequently in the System Settings, team names will remain in the language you first selected.
CREATING AN OPTION FILE
If this is your first time playing PES 2012, you will need to create an Option File. This stores important user data such as button configurations and screen settings. If no Option File exists, your personal settings and data cannot be saved.
When you load the game for the first time, select "Save" from the menu that appears and enter a user name. Your Option File will then be created and loaded automatically in the future.
TOP MENU
The Top Menu screen provides access to PES 2012 competitions, options, and features. Use the directional buttons or left analog stick to highlight the required option, then press the button to make your selection.
USING THE HELP FUNCTION
PES is a massive, feature-packed game, but every effort has been made to make it as accessible as possible. When the icon appears at the bottom of the screen, you can press that button to call up the Help Menu to view helpful advice at any time. Please select your preferred language from the language selection screen displayed when booting up the game.
SAVING DATA
To store and update your Option File and save your progress in competitions, you will need a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) in MEMORY CARD slot 1. The Option File can only be saved to or loaded from a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) inserted into MEMORY CARD slot 1 (or MEMORY CARD slot 1-A if using a multitap (for PlayStation®2)).
Competition data is saved to MEMORY CARD slot 1 by default, but you can change the MEMORY CARD slot used to store progress at the Save and Load Screens. On the main menu screen in each game mode, selecting "Save" will take you to the Save Data Screen. Select where you want to save your data, then press the button to confirm your selection. Pressing the button at the Save Data Screen will bring up the Delete Saved Data Screen, which you can use to delete any unwanted PES 2012 files.
SYSTEM SETTINGS
This menu offers many useful functions, such as the button configuration screen and data management controls.
PES Data Control
Use this option to load and save Option Files, copy and delete data, and import data from a PES 2011 Option File. If you activate the Auto Save feature, all settings adjustments will be automatically saved to your Option File.
Button Configuration
Use this menu to tailor controller settings to suit your personal preferences. Highlight an action with the directional buttons and then perform the desired swap with the button. Use the button to switch between controls for offense and defense. You can also press the button to load saved Button Configuration settings from the Option File.
Sound Settings
You can adjust commentary, music, and sound effect options here.
Screen Settings
Use this option to reposition the game display on your television or monitor.
Language
Select the language of the in-game text and commentary.
Player Configuration
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You control the players on the pitch and the AI takes care of substitutions and tactics.
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The AI controls the players on the pitch and you act as manager.
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For cooperative play, the other player(s) simply choose the same side as you.
Change Cursor Settings
This option sets how frequently the player cursor switches from one player to another:
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Assisted: There are eight speeds to choose from; the fewer blue blocks, the slower cursor changes will be. The user can also switch manually between players.
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Semi-Assisted: The Cursor moves automatically only when attacking. To change cursor manually when defending, press the L1 button.
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Unassisted: All cursor switching is executed by pressing the L1 button.
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Select Player: The cursor is fixed on one player and cannot be changed.
Goalkeeper Cursor
If this option is set to "ON", you can take direct control of your goalkeeper's basic movement while defending by pressing the button and L1 button simultaneously.
Cursor Display Settings
Use this option to choose how the player cursor appears during matches. "Default" shows the controller number (1 to 8), "User Name" displays the identity registered in the Option File, and "Player Name" shows the name of the individual under your control.
Load All Settings
This option is very useful during matches against regular human opponents. With memory cards (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing personal Option Files in MEMORY CARD slot 1 and MEMORY CARD slot 2,