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Konami Digital Entertainment
Silent Hill: Homecoming - v1.0
November 2008
README.TXT
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Thank you for purchasing Silent Hill: Homecoming!
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Table of Contents
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1. System Requirements
1.1 Minimum Configuration
1.2 Recommended Configuration
1.3 Supported Video Cards at Release Time
2. General Notes
2.1. Optimal Settings
2.2. Controller Configuration
3. Known Issues
3.1. Installing Video Drivers
3.2. Installing Sound Drivers
3.3. Installing DirectX
3.4. Hints
4. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support
4.1. Technical Support
4.2. Important Websites
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1. System Requirements
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VERY IMPORTANT! Ensure that Windows XP has Service Pack 2 (or better) or that
Windows Vista has Service Pack 1 (or better).
1.1 Minimum Configuration:
OS : Windows XP (with SP2) or Windows Vista (with SP1)
Processor : Dual Core CPU such as Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 42
00+ or better
Memory : 1 GB Windows XP / 2 GB Windows Vista
Hard Drive : 10 GB Free
Graphics : DirectX 9.0c compatible Video Card such as ATI Radeon HD-series gr
aphics card (minimum 256 MB) or NVIDIA GeForce 7800-series graphics card (minimum
256 MB)
Sound Card : DirectX 9.0c compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers
Windows-compatible mouse required
1.2 Recommended Configuration
OS : Windows XP (with SP2) or Windows Vista (with SP1)
Processor : Intel CoreC 2 Duo Family, AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+, AMD Phenom or bett
er
Memory : 2 GB
Hard Drive : 10 GB Free
Graphics : NVidia GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon HD 2900 or better
512 MB DirectX 10.0compliant video card or DirectX
9.0ccompliant card
Sound Card : DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card 5.1 with Latest Drivers
Windows-compatible mouse required
1.3 Supported Video Cards at Release Time:
NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series - GeForce 7950 Series, 7900 Series, 7800 Series, 7600
Series,
NVIDIA GeForce 8 Series - GeForce 8800 Ultra, 8800 GTX , 8800 GTS, 8800 GT,
8800 GS, 8600 GTS, 8600GT, 8500 GT
NVIDIA GeForce 9 Series - GeForce 9600 GT
ATI RADEON HD 2000 Series - HD 2600, HD 2900, GT/XT
ATI RADEON HD 3000 Series - HD 3850, HD 3870, HD 3870 X2
ATI RADEON HD 4000 Series
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2. General Notes
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2.1. Display/Performance Settings
The Graphical Settings can directly impact the memory usage of the game. If your

computer lacks RAM memory, these settings should be lowered down accordingly.
Most parts of the game have been tweaked to run well on both single and multi-co
re
systems. It will work best on a multi-core CPU and is highly recommended to
experience the game to its full potential.
There are some video card drivers that may cause flickering and disappearing
objects. It is important to make sure the latest available drivers are installed
.
Forcing the number of pre-rendered frames to one (1) in the driver settings can
also possibly correct this problem.
2.2 Controller Configuration
Silent Hill: Homecoming can be played with either a mouse and keyboard or with a
gamepad.
If you select Use Controller in the Controls menu the game will play as closely
as possible
to the console version as it can. The mouse cursor will disappear in this mode,
so make sure you bind the buttons correctly.
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3. Known Issues
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3.1. Installing Graphics and Motherboard Drivers
If you experience any graphical problems, please install the latest video and
motherboard drivers available for your Graphics Card. Links to the most popular
Graphics Card and motherboard manufacturers are available at the bottom of this
document.
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3.2. Installing Sound Drivers
If you experience any sound problems, please install the latest sound drivers
available for your sound card. Links to the most popular sound card manufacturer
s
are available at the bottom of this document.
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3.3. Installing DirectX
Silent Hill: Homecoming requires DirectX runtime libraries from June 2008 or lat
er to
run properly. To get the latest version of DirectX, please visit:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx

If you receive an error message about missing DLL files, reinstall DirectX from
the install disc to correct the problem.
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3.4. Hints
* It is _not_ advisable to install the game into the Windows folder (usually
C:\Windows), a subfolder of the Windows folder, nor the root of the system
drive (usually C:\).
* It is recommended to close all other running programs before installing the
game, to reduce the risk of software conflicts.

* If you experience graphical corruption, make sure your graphics driver's
control panel is _not_ configured to override application settings.
* If the game is running in Controller mode, but the controller isn't bound corr
ectly
you may have trouble getting to the menu. Press Escape on the keyboard during
gameplay
to enter the menu and navigate to the control settings with the arrow keys.
You can then switch the game to Mouse and Keyboard mode or rebind the controll
er.
* If changing the settings somehow prevents you from playing the game,
they can be reset by deleting vars_pc.cfg in the Engine folder.

* Vibration support is only available if using the Xbox 360 controller.
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4. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support
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4.1. Technical Support
Before contacting Konami Digital Entertainment's Technical Support Department, p
lease
browse through our FAQ listings or search our support database at our website:
http://www.konami-data.com/support/
Here you will find the most recently updated information
since the game's release.
Also please make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements,
as our support representatives will be unable to assist customers whose
computers do not meet these criteria.
Whenever you contact the Technical Support Department, please include the
following information or have it available if you are calling:
-Complete product title (including version number)
-Exact error message reported (if applicable) and a brief description of the
problem you're encountering
-Processor speed and manufacturer
-Amount of RAM
-Operating system
-Graphics Card that you are using and amount of RAM it has
-Make and speed of your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
-Type of sound card you are using
Contact Us via the Internet
This is the best way to contact us. Our website is open 24 hours a day, 7 days
a
week, and it contains the most up-to-date Technical Support information availabl
e,
including patches that can be downloaded free of charge. We update the Support
pages on a daily basis so please check here first for solutions to your problems
:
http://www.konami-data.com/support
From this site, you will be able to enter the Konami Digital Entertainment Suppo
rt
Center where you can browse through our listings of Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ), search our database of known problems and solutions.
Contact Us by E-mail
For fastest response via e-mail, please visit our website at:
http://www.gvgssupport.com/kde/email.htm
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4.2. Important Websites
Silent Hill: Homecoming official web site:
http://online.konamimobile.com/KDEOnline/SilentHill_Widget/index.html
DirectX End-User Runtime:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx
Latest ATI Drivers:
http://www.ati.com/support/driver.html
Latest NVIDIA Drivers:
http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp
Latest Creative Labs Drivers:
http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/
Latest Intel Drivers:
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/
Latest AMD Drivers:
http://www.amd.com/
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