Hints

| Helpful Hints

- During Aim mode press the Right Button and move Mouse to raise and lower the view.

- Use Ctrl + Mouse Move to enter precise aiming mode.

- Press the Right and Left Button at the same time and move Mouse to zoom in and out.

- During Feature Panel mode use Ctrl + Shift and the move the Mouse to navigate and click on active Internet Links that may be appear in the room.

- Press the Tab key to display the cursor for clicking on banner ads and adjusting the MP3 and Voice Chat panel controls.

- During Ball-in-hand mode use Ctrl + Shift and move the Mouse to navigate and select the best cue ball position for the break shot. Using the cue ball’s shadow as a position indicator, make your choice then Left Click the Mouse Button to set the cue ball on the table.

- Use Ctrl + Shoot to make really hard break shots.

- During Move Ball mode left click on ball to be moved, using the ball’s shadow as a position indicator use mouse to drag and drop the ball at the desired location and then Left Click to set the ball on the table.

- With Ball Paths enabled you can adjust the Ball Path length by pressing the [F] key and moving the Mouse to increase or decrease length.

- Overhead View and Examine Table modes are for examination only, therefore aiming during these modes is not possible. You must return to normal view mode to adjust your aim.

- Invent, setup and practice trick shots by using Move Ball mode.

- Practice your game using Ball Path until you are good at lining up shots.

- Line up shots without Ball Path then turn it on to see how close you came.

- During a game of 8-ball you are required to call the intended pocket before pocketing the 8-ball. Use Ctrl + C to enable Call Pocket mode, then position the mouse cursor over the intended pocket and Left Click the Mouse Button to select. Now you are ready to attempt a game winning shot!

- Cue stick force and English have an effect on the path the cue ball will travel. Use Ball Path to experiment with different force and cue tip positions.

- Practice with Raise cue stick together with English mode to move the cue ball in different ways.

- Use Ctrl + Mouse Move to enter precise aiming mode during Raise and English.

- Use instant Replay feature and see how you can improve missed shots.

- During Replay mode use the [+] or [-] key to accelerate and decelerate instant replay speed.

- Use Undo to practice difficult shots over and over until they are mastered.

- Use Examine Table or Overhead View modes to double-check shot angles.

- Control your shots. Use Cue Stick force and English conservatively.

- Practice Masse’ and Jump shots before using them in games. They are difficult and practice will improve your feel for these tricky shots.

- Develop a feel for bank shots by practicing varying speeds of the Cue Stick striking the cue ball.

- MP3 and Voice Chat control Panels (when in use) are displayed vertically on the left and right sides of the screen. Tips are displayed as the mouse cursor is placed over each control. Tips help to identify each control’s exact function. Remember to use the Browse button located on the MP3 control panel to navigate and add your favorite MP3 and ASF music files. It’s awesome!

- Use the fun and easy Voice and Text Chat modes to communicate with other players during networked games. The Text Chat window is opened by pressing Ctrl + A, then use the keyboard to write text messages and press Enter to send. Voice Chat is enable automatically when a networked game is started and both machines are voice capable. Keep in mind the other player is talking when the Indicator Light is red, so press the Shift Button to speak when the Indicator Light is green. Voice Chat can also be quickly disabled, by pressing the Tab key (to display cursor) and clicking on the Enable/disable Button located on the Voice Chat Panel.

- Learn the pool terms in the Glossary section, this we help you to communicate better with other players during Voice and Text Chat mode.

- 3D games are resource hungry, for optimum performance, close all other programs before starting Live Billiards. If you experience a low frame rate, try a setting lower screen resolution on the Video screen and/or setting a lower Detail level on the Visual Effects screen.

- Enable Automatic Updates located in Program Settings screen to make sure you have the latest free games, features, and bug fixes.

- Help to make Live Billiards the best simulator available by emailing bugs reports and sending your suggestions and comments. This can be done easily by clicking on the Send Comments Button located at the upper left corner of the screen during Feature Panel mode.

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