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INSTALL HALF-LIFE 2
Insert the Half-Life 2 CD into your CD-ROM drive. If your CD-ROM drive's Auto-Play
feature is enabled, select "Install Half-Life 2" from the menu and follow the
instructions. If Auto-Play is not enabled, double-click on the "My Computer" icon on
your desktop, and then double-click on your CD-ROM drive icon to begin the
installation. Follow the installation instructions. If Half Life 2 does not begin installing
immediately, right click on the CD-ROM drive icon, choose "Explore" from the pull-
down menu, and then double click on "autorun.exe" to launch the installation.
MAIN MENU
New Game. Start a new game. Choose from three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium or
Difficult. Note: You can change the difficulty setting at any time, during any level in
the game, from the Options tab.
Load Game. Select and start a previously saved game.
Save Game. Select 'New Saved Game' in the list to create a new file, or select a
previously saved game to overwrite a file.
Resume Game. Select to return to the current game.
Options. Set audio and video settings, customize keyboard and mouse controls.
Quit. Exit Half-Life 2. Don't forget to save your game before leaving.
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
For an optimal Half-Life 2 experience, be sure to update your computer with the
latest drivers and system updates. Some of the most popular hardware and system
software companies are listed below. Be sure to check your PC manufacturer's Web
site for additional updates and drivers.
ATI Technologies - www.ati.com
Creative - www.creative.com
Microsoft Direct X™ - www.microsoft.com/windows/directx
nVIDIA - www.nvidia.com
Windows Update - windowsupdate.microsoft.com
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CONTROLS
You can reconfigure the default control settings to fit your gameplay
preferences. From the Main Menu, select Options to access the keyboard
and mouse configuration settings. Here are the main default settings:
MOVEMENT COMMANDS
FUNCTION DEFAULT KEY MAPPING
Move forward W
Move backward S
Move left (strafe) A
Move right (strafe) D
Jump SPACE
Duck CTRL
Sprint (move quickly) SHIFT
Walk ALT + W, S, A or D
Crawl CTRL + W, S, A or D
VEHICLES
FUNCTION DEFAULT KEY MAPPING
Turbo SHIFT
Handbrake SPACE
Drive Forward W
Drive in Reverse S
Turn Left A
Turn Right D
(Use Look and Primary Attack mouse commands to aim and fire in-vehicle weapons.)
WEAPON + GEAR COMMANDS
FUNCTION DEFAULT KEY MAPPING
Primary Attack MOUSE1
Secondary Attack MOUSE2
Reload Weapon R
Use E
Squad Orders C
Gravity Gun G
Flashlight F
HEV Suit Zoom Z
