User manual FOSSIL VD55

[. . . ] Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects. Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms--children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures. The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the following precautions: · Play in a well-lit room. [. . . ] Clicking the Adopt Animals button opens the Creatures panel. When you select an animal in the Creatures panel, a brief summary--the animal's cost to adopt, the geographical location in which it is naturally found, its habitat, and the kinds of exhibit features it prefers-- appears at the bottom of the panel. For additional information about that animal, click the Animal Facts button. Want to hear the pitterpatter of little paws?Put a male and a female animal in your exhibit so they can create baby animals. Animal Facts Panel Adopt Animals button Animal Shelters tab Animal Toys tab This panel contains a large image of the animal you've selected, as well as detailed information about the animal, including what it likes in its exhibit and its behavior in captivity. Adopt Male Animals button Adopt Female Animals button Animal Facts button Preferred Terrain Zoo Tycoon Animal location Preferred Foliage 14 15 Using the Zoo Tools Animal Shelters Tab Some animals like to have their own house within their exhibit. They may become too excited by the crowds or need a quiet place to sleep. The Animal Information panel (see page 32) provides details about each animal, including whether it requires a separate shelter and the kind of shelter it prefers. As your zoo funds research, better shelters become available. Placement of Objects in Exhibits When you place objects, such as a shelter, foliage, rocks, or animal toys, in an exhibit, you can choose which direction they face. To place an object in an exhibit 1 Click the object you want to place, and then move the cursor to the area of the exhibit where you want the object to be placed. If you want the object to face a different direction, click one of the Rotate Object buttons to turn the object around. (Note: The image of the object rotates in the panel, not on the gameplay screen, and you must rotate the object before you place it. ) 2 Click to place the object. If you're not happy with its placement, click the Undo Previous Action button, and then place the object again. Rotate object counter-clockwise Rotate object clockwise Animal Toys Tab Click this tab to see the toys you can place in exhibits. Toys increase animal happiness. When you place an object in an exhibit, a green happy face or a red sad face may appear. If neither face appears, it means the animal feels neutral about the object. Zoo Tycoon 16 17 Using the Zoo Tools Buy Structures Click the Buy Structures button to open the Structures panel, which has two tabs: Zoo Buildings and Zoo Scenery. (Note: This tab is only available when you're playing a scenario or tutorial. ) Message List Tab This tab lists the on-screen messages that have been generated about your zoo. Click it once to display the list of messages; click it again to hide the list. Zoo Tycoon 22 23 Managing Your Zoo Game Options Tab Clicking this opens a panel containing the following tabs. File Options Loads a previously saved game, saves a game in progress, returns to the main menu, or exits Zoo Tycoon. Sound & Video Controls the sound volume, screen size, and video resolution and provides terrain blending options. Tool Tips Displays long or short tool tips (text that appears when your cursor hovers over an item). Help/About Displays Help and other Zoo Tycoon information. Map In the lower-left corner of the screen, you see a green, diamondshaped area. The white square represents what is on the gameplay screen at the moment. Zoom in or out by clicking the Zoom In (+) or Zoom Out (­) button. Change your perspective on the zoo by clicking the Rotate Clockwise or Rotate Counter-Clockwise arrow. Zoom buttons Rotate buttons Camera button Minimap File Options tab Sound & Video tab Tool Tips tab Advanced Options tab Help/About tab Click the Camera button to take a snapshot of your zoo that you can then share with other players. The image is saved in a screen shots directory in the Zoo Tycoon folder. Zoo Tycoon Game Options tab 24 25 Managing Your Zoo Accessing ZOO Information The buttons and bars along the bottom of the screen help you monitor your zoo. Pause/Resume Game Zoo Status Animal List Exhibit List Zoo Status Button Clicking this button opens a panel that contains the following tabs: Zoo Information, Income/Expenses, Zoo Graphs, Zoo Awards, Commerce Buildings, and Completed Research & Conservation. Current Date Available Cash Guest List Staff List Pause/Resume Game Button Click this button to pause Zoo Tycoon; click it again to resume your game. You can also press the SPACEBAR to pause the game. Zoo Information Income/Expenses Zoo Graphs Zoo Awards Commerce Buildings Completed Research & Conservation Current Date Bar This shows how much time has passed since your zoo started. [. . . ] But make sure that your animals can't climb out the other side of the tank and escape! Purchasing a Show Animal Not every animal wants to be a star. These animals are designated by a star next to their icon on the Creatures panel. Hiring the Appropriate Staff Member Some animals who love water require zookeepers or scientists to care for them instead of marine specialists. For more information on assigning the appropriate caretaker to your animals, visit the Zoo Tycoon Insider Web site at www. zootycooninsider. com. Purchasing a Grandstand Purchase grandstands and place them near the show tank to keep your guests happy. Grandstands are mandatory if you want to charge an admission fee for performances. Zoo Tycoon 40 41 Complete Collection Combined Land and Water Exhibits Zoo Tycoon Expanded Features Adding an Advanced Trick Area Performing animals need a specific area set aside in their show tanks where more advanced tricks are performed. [. . . ]