Notice Electronic Arts Mass Effect 2

« r. PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE DURING USE Do not stand too close to the screen. Sit a good distance away from the screen, as far away as the ? length of the cable allows. Preferably play the game on a small screen. ? Avoid playing if you are tired or have not had much sleep. ? Make sure that the room in which you are playing is well lit. ? Rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes per hour while playing a video game. ? INSTALLING THE GAME NOTE: For system requirements, see the readme ?le. To install (disc users): Insert the disc into your disc drive and follow the on-screen instructions. If the Autorun menu does not automatically appear, launch the installer manually in Windows XP, Windows Vista™, or Windows® 7 by opening Start > Run, typing D:\AutoRun.exe in the text box, then clicking OK (substitute the correct letter of your CD/DVD-ROM drive if other than ‘D:’). Once the game has installed you can launch it from the game’s AutoRun menu or by locating the game through the START menu. ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. ACCESS TO ONLINE FEATURES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRES AN EA ONLINE ACCOUNT AND REGISTRATION WITH THE ENCLOSED SERIAL CODE. EA ONLINE TERMS & CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.EA.COM. YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER FOR AN EA ACCOUNT. EA MAY PROVIDE CERTAIN INCREMENTAL CONTENT AND/OR UPDATES FOR NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE, IF AND WHEN AVAILABLE. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON WWW.EA.COM. This product has been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. For information about the ESRB rating please visit www.esrb.org. CONTENTS INSTALLING THE GAME .........................................................1STARTING THE GAME .............................................................2THE STATE OF THE GALAXY ..........................................2COMMAND AND CONTROL .......................................................4GAME CREDITS ..........................................................................23LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY ........................................2823 THE STATE OFTHE GALAXY Two years have passed since the massive geth attack on the Citadel. As the galactic community struggles to rebuild, rumors about the return of sentient starships responsible for the eradication of all life 50,000 years ago are being hushed. Officially, the attack on the Citadel is blamed upon Saren Arterius, a rogue Spectre. Most are quick to believe, but a few know the truth. GETTING STARTED After installing Mass Effect 2, launch the game to access the main menu. You can now choose to: Log on to Cerberus Network ? Create a new character ? Import your character from ?Mass Effect 1 Access the Extras menu for achievements, options, and downloadable content ? CERBERUS NETWORK LOGIN Accessing the Cerberus Network allows you to receive new content such as missions, squad mates, and equipment. It also enables you to download premium content from the internet. Use the Cerberus login included with the game, and follow the login procedure. CREATE A NEW CHARACTER Select NEW GAME from the main menu. You are able to start the game with a male or female character, or import a character from Mass Effect 1. If you create a new character, you have two options: Play as the iconic Commander Shepard and choose a first name. You play as the Soldier class. ? Create a custom character, choosing your own class and adding other details. ? IMPORT CHARA... »