MEMORY CARD slot 2
MEMORY CARD slot 1
USB connector
controller port 1
controller port 2
disc tray
RESET button
OPEN button
Setting Up Your PlayStation 2
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned ON.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the OPEN button and the disc tray will open.
Place the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POOL 2004 disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the OPEN button again and the disc tray will close.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Network Adaptor
In order to play World Championship Pool 2004 online, you must have installed a network adaptor (Ethernet/modem) (for PLAYSTATION®2) on the PLAYSTATION®2 computer entertainment system before playing.
Set up the network adaptor according to the instructions included in its packaging.
Caution
Unplug the AC power cord on your PLAYSTATION®2 computer entertainment system before adding any networking equipment to the system.
Note
World Championship Pool 2004 can be played over a broadband internet connection (DSL, cable modem or higher speeds) or over a dial-up account. Customers are responsible for internet accounts.
Playing World Championship Pool 2004 Online
To play online you will need a memory card (8MB) (for PLAYSTATION®2) with a valid network configuration. See "Creating a Network Configuration" for instructions.
Creating a Network Configuration
If you already have a valid network configuration using the PLAYSTATION®2 Network Adaptor Start-Up Disc or network start-up application for another online PLAYSTATION®2 game and have the memory card containing that configuration in your PLAYSTATION®2 console, skip this section and start playing World Championship Pool 2004.
For more detailed information on creating a Network Configuration, see the PLAYSTATION®2 Network Adaptor Start-Up Disc Instruction Manual.
To Create a Network Configuration using the PLAYSTATION®2 Network Adaptor Start-Up Disc, have your Internet Settings ready for reference and follow the steps below:
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Make sure a memory card with at least 137 KB free is inserted into MEMORY CARD slot 1 on your PLAYSTATION®2 system.
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From the Main Menu select ISP Setup. After the network adaptor is detected, you'll have the opportunity to register your adaptor. You may register it now by pressing the Ⓧ button, or bypass the registration by pressing the Ⓞ button.
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Choose a name for your ISP setting; this can be anything you choose.
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When asked if you currently subscribe to an ISP, select YES or NO. (If you select NO, you will be taken to a list of Internet Service Providers and their contact information.)
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Choose which type of connection you have, HighSpeed or Dial-up.
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If you select the Cable/DSL settings, the next screen you'll be prompted with is the option to set up the connection automatically or manually. It's recommended you use automatic settings.
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If you need to set up the connection manually, make sure you have your IP address and DNS settings from your ISP. Use the directional pad and the Ⓧ button to navigate the keypad to input the IP address and other settings. Press 'Enter' on the keypad to progress to the next setting.
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Once you've set up the network settings, you'll be prompted for a username and password if your ISP uses them.
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Your ISP may require a specific host name if it's acquiring an IP address from a DHCP server. If it doesn't, simply highlight 'NO' and press the Ⓧ button to continue. If it does, highlight 'YES' and enter in the host name provided by your ISP.
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The system will then test the connection. Once it's live, you'll be prompted to save the configuration.
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If you select the Dial-Up setting, you will be prompted with the informational screen letting you know you'll need your username and password for your ISP account to continue. Press the Ⓧ button to continue.
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You will be prompted with a screen prompting you with the information that additional charges may incur from using long distance numbers, etc, and that you are responsible for any additional charges while incurred using a dial-up connection. Read the full text of the prompt and if you agree, press the Ⓧ button to continue.
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Enter in your primary, and if available, secondary dial up phone numbers. If the area code needs to be dialed, enter it here.
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The next screen asks you if you require special numbers to dial out. If you need to input '7' to access an outside line, for instance, this can be configured here. Otherwise, hit 'NO' and continue with setup.
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You will be prompted for the username and password you connect to your ISP with. Enter these in using the directional pad on the onscreen keyboard, hit enter to save the settings.
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The software will test your network connection. You will be prompted to save the settings.
Cue Elevation
Press and hold the button to adjust the elevation of your cue. Using the up and down on the directional buttons or the left analog stick adjusts the angle at which the cue will strike the ball.
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