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Police Range Information

Current released version: 1.20 - 26th April, 2002
Current release expires: never
Feedback to: Howard Tomlinson (howard@astraware.com)
Game Info: http://palm.astraware.com/police/
Recent update headlines: Combined colour and greyscale version!

Copyright (c) 2001 Astraware Ltd. All rights reserved.
All rights reserved.

Introduction

Police Range is a fast game of reactions, dexterity, accuracy and good judgment!
Test your skill in one of two simulations; the Practice Range with simple outline targets to shoot as quickly as possible, and Crime Alley where the targets could be friend or foe!

Astraware Police Range Features:

- Increasing levels of difficulty with an accuracy and reaction time report at the end of each level
- Faster and faster targets with each level
- Effective use of graphics throughout
- Intuitive tap-to-shoot gameplay
- High score table
- Optional sound effects and volume setting
- Many different targets
- Improve your ranking as you go through the level from rookie to detective and more

How To Install

Use an extractor program such as WinZip on the PC or Stuffit Expander on the Mac to get at the Police Range files. Install the game by double-clicking the prc file.

Use the HotSync button as usual to install the game onto your handheld.

Now run Police Range and tap the screen to play the game!

If you've got any queries about Police Range or the registration process, first check out our frequently asked questions page on our website (you must be connected to the internet to access this). If this doesn't help, get in touch with us at support@astraware.com. If you've got any questions (or suggestions, we love those) about the game itself, please get in touch with us at the email address at the top of this page.

Playing Police Range

Install and run the game on your Palm.
Tap the screen to start a game!

There are two police range scenes: Practice Range and Crime Alley. In both you need to shoot the targets that pop up by tapping on them using your stylus.

In Practice Range, you must shoot all the targets as quickly and accurately as possible. At the start of each round, you will be told the speed and accuracy that you need to achieve to continue in the game. All targets are valid, and you get more points for a head or centre torso hit (the 'kill zone') than just hitting the target board.

In Crime Alley, you must still achieve speed and accuracy targets, but now you must also avoid hitting the targets showing innocent people such as the vicar or girl. You'll also have to work out what the kill zones are for the targets in the alley if you want to get the highest score.

Registering

If you purchased a copy of the game on a CD from a store, then it will come pre-registered! If so.. please find the accompanying details with the CD to find out how to register your purchase to get upgrades!

If you beam a demo to someone else, and they also like the game, then they can register it either by purchasing a copy from a local store, or by purchasing online.

If you downloaded the game straight from the internet, from Astraware's web pages, or from one of the popular Palm download sites, then your copy is in 'Demo' form. Demo means that you can play 10 games for free, and then decide whether to register it or not. After these games are up, the program will display a short message before each game.

In Demo form, you can play 10 games of Police Range for free, as you decide whether you like it or not. After these games are up, the program will display a short message asking you to register or purchase a full version from a shop!

Retail Copies

This and other great Astraware games are available to purchase straight from a store - you'll get a CD with pre-registered copies of the games - no hassle - and makes a great gift!

Registering Online:

For those that like the speed and convenience of buying of the internet, when you register for the game, you'll get a key which will unlock the game and remain valid for future 1.x upgrades. Go to the web page at http://palm.astraware.com/police/
for more details.

You'll need to know your HotSync ID which you can find by running Police Range, and going into the menu, and selecting the 'register' option. Your HotSync ID (or username) will be filled in for you below.
When you register, Astraware will generate a key based on your ID, which will normally be sent out by email within 48 hours of you registering. When you receive your key, go to the same register option, and enter the key into the space provided.

Astraware Products

You can find out about Astraware and the product range we have for the Palm-powered platform by visiting our website at www.astraware.com/.
Here are our top products at time of writing:

Astraware Palm Packs
It's A Blast! Shooting Pack | Let out your tension with some target practice with Astraware's collection of great screen-tapping games!
Palm Games Pack 2001 | 4 games for under $25 - save over 25%
PopCap Games Pack | PopCap Games are sweeping the web, and now Astraware brings the top games to the Palm
Astraware Palm Games
Alchemy | Turn lead into gold in Astraware's addictive PopCap puzzle game!
Astro Defence | Defend your city from the asteroid threat!
Atomica | Make Molecules in Dr. Atomica's Laboratory in Astraware's addictive PopCap puzzle game!
Bang! Bang! | Backyard blasting fun
Bejeweled | Bejeweled is a Palm version of the incredibly popular and addictive online game by PopCap
Big Money! | Coin collecting fun in another Pop Cap classic!
Biplane Ace | Dogfight against rival fighter pilots
Bounce Out | Brain bending ball matching action
Bzzz! for Palm | Fly-catching action for the Palm
Collapse! | Tap matching blocks in this simple but frantic GameHouse game.
Eye of Horus | Unleash your magical powers with this Astraware puzzle game.
Galaxy Ranger | Be a Galaxy Ranger, Save the Universe!
Gem Drop | Gem dropping, jewel matching fun
Mad Gab | ...It's not what you SAY, it's what you HEAR!
Mahjongg | Relax your mind with the most authentic Mahjongg solitaire game for Palm-powered handhelds
Mars Needs Cows | The challenging PopCap puzzle game of animal abduction!
Mummy Maze | Escape the maze and outsmart the mummy in this great PopCap game!
Nisqually | Make lines of blocks to clear the screen and complete the level
Noah's Ark | Save pairs of animals from the rising water in this great PopCap game!
Police Range | Police Range is a fast game of reactions, dexterity, accuracy and good judgment!
Round Up | Marble Moving Madness
Seven Seas | Ship Ahoy! Blast pirates with a broadside and navigate through dangerous waters, in this PopCap puzzle game
TacTic | A twist on the classic Tic-Tac-Toe game pits you against the brain
Text Twist | Juggle letters to make as many words as you can in a limited time!
Zap!2000 | Arcade gaming on the Palm has never looked so good!
Zap!2016 | The essential showcase for your 16-bit color Palm
Astraware Palm Applications
e.Guide | Your essential TV episode guide for Palm
Timetable | Know whats when with Timetable!
Timetable Plus | The essential tool for teachers and students, with assignment tracker
Timetable Pro | The essential tool for teachers and students

Release Revision History!

Release 1.20 : 26th April, 2002

- New Update to have better support for newer devices!
- Faster Screen Drawing for a smoother game!

Release 1.0 : 1st April, 2001

- First Public Release
- Beta Timeout removed

Feedback

If you've got suggestions about how to improve Astraware Police Range - or with reports of any problems you've had, then please contact us!

Police Range enquiries/feedback: policerange@astraware.com
Registration problems: registrations@astraware.com
General Astraware enquiries: feedback@astraware.com

Contributors

Design and Programming : Howard Tomlinson

Graphics : Stephen Thorley

Thanks also to the many beta testers for their helpful suggestions throughout March and April.

Legal

Astraware Ltd takes no responsibility for any adverse effect that this software could cause to your machine or the data on it: backup important data before using Police Range. Police Range is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. Police Range is licensed, not sold.

You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble this software.
Astraware’s and its suppliers’ entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at Astraware’s option, either (a) return of the price paid, if any, or (b) replacement of the product that does not meet the warranty and which is returned to Astraware with a copy of your receipt. This warranty is void if failure of the product has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement software product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer. These remedies are not available without proof of purchase from an authorized source.

Written permission must be obtained before distribution of this game, either in demo form or full form, through any online or offline methods.

Copyright (c) 2001 Astraware Ltd. All rights reserved..

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