VPM Support PPC

Support for Virtual Pool Mobile for PPC

Virtual Pool Mobile for Pocket PC requires Pocket PC 2002 or later.

To get information about your device go to Settings/System/About. The Virtual Pool Mobile version number can be found by starting Virtual Pool Mobile and selecting About from the Main Menu.

FAQs

Installation

What should I do if my registration id does not work?

Your Owner Name on your Today Screen must match the Owner Name in your receipt. Check your Owner Name by selecting Today off the Start Menu. Make sure it matches the Owner Name on your receipt. To change the Owner Name select it with the stylus and enter a new name in the Name box. If you need a new Owner Name, contact support@celeris.com and send your new Owner Name and your purchase number.

What should I do if the Installer says "There is not enough space on the mobile device?

You must free some space or install to another destination media. You can install to alternate memory if you have it or other storage media like Smart Cards or Flash memory. The installation process must copy the file over first and that takes temporary space, the size of the download. To free space you can remove other programs. You might want to look around with explorer for any "dead" stuff that was left around when programs were removed. If you are installing to main memory, try stopping all running programs to maximize free program memory.

Why does my installation from my desktop computer fail with a File Not Copied message?

You probably are out of storage. If your installing from your desktop computer, you need 22 MB free storage for Virtual Pool Mobile for Pocket PC . Though VPM does not use this much storage the installer copies the file over first so you need extra space. If installing into main memory the installer will borrow space from the program memory. When installing in alternate memory or a storage card it uses the same media for the temporary storage to you really need 22 MB free to install.

Problems Running Game

I'm getting a message that says "Cannot find VPMobile' (or one of its components). Make sure that the path and filename are correct and all the required libraries are available." What should I do?

You need to download gx.dll from here and put it in the Windows directory on your PPC. Connect to your PPC using ActiveSync and select Explorer. Open My Pocket PC/Windows and copy the file to there using a copy from a normal Window Explorer window on your PC.

The music is skipping during game play. What should I do?

On some slower Compact Flash or SD storage cards the music may skip because it can't be streamed of the card fast enough. Either go to settings and turn off the music or re-install VPM on a faster storage card.

Why why do I get a white screen upon game startup when trying to play the Dell X50v/51v version of Virtual Pool Mobile ?

The white screen strongly indicates a problem with OpenGL-ES in that the textures are not getting loaded. This is most likely because another program is using the GL-ES system and has used up the available texture memory. Make sure you don't have any other applications running. We have had reports of several 'Today Screen' type applications that improperly use the GL-ES system and thus other GL-ES games/applications cannot run

Game Operation

Will playing Virtual Pool Mobile damage my Pocket PC screen?

We recommend you use a screen protector for you PPC even if you don't play Virtual Pool Mobile. Screen protectors are cheap and prevent scratching the screen with the stylus. They come in model specific sizes or universal trim to fit. Some are more sticky when sliding the stylus than others. A smooth thin protector will work better for stroking the cue.

How do I pause the game, save games, get help, etc. during game play?

Press the hat up or to your right in landscape view.

I can't seem to hit the cue ball. What am I doing wrong?

The proper method for hitting the cue ball is as follows:

With the stylus, press the "Aim/Shoot" button.
Place the tip of the stylus on the wood part of the cue stick. At this time, the wood part of the cue stick will get much brighter to let you know that you are 'holding' the cue stick. Continue to apply pressure to the stylus.
Drag the stylus back and then forward to and through the cue ball. The cue stick should follow the movement of the stylus and strike the ball. It is important to make sure that the stylus remains in contact with the screen during the entire stroke.

Why do I select buttons sometimes when I'm stroking the cue?

You are probably trying to hit the ball hard and lifting the stylus. Slow down some and keep the stylus on the screen. You don't need to press hard, just go a little slower.

What can I do to control cue ball speed better?

Make longer smooth strokes. Stroke through the cue ball, don't hit at it.

What am I doing wrong when I try to shoot sometimes nothing happens?

That is caused by grabbing the cue tip instead of the cue stick. When touching the cue tip, the ferrule (the white part) gets brighter. This is how you move the cut tip to apply spin. To shoot the ball, you should touch the stylus further away (toward the butt end of the cue stick) on the wooden part. The entire cue stick will get brighter when you grab the cue.

I'm playing a career and it's too hard or too easy. What can I do?

Career mode has 4 skill levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Good Luck. Choose the appropriate skill level for your ability. All of the early opponent play pretty poorly and the later opponents all play pretty good. The easier skill levels will spot you more games and the better players will take it easy but they still play well (there supposed to be good).

What are the numbers next to the computer player names in Quick Play?

Those are the player ratings where 1000 is very poor and 2000 is very good. You can pick the guy that matches up well with your skill level.