Disney Interactive Studios Desperate Housewives: The Game - Manual (Page 9)

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Reference Bar
The reference bar is the interface
on the left side of the screen.
Goals
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reference bar. To help you keep
track of your story on Wisteria Lane
and reference your goals, this is
a list of things to do to progress
the story. Some goals are simple, others complex; some will
demonstrate your friendship and loyalty while others will prove your
deviousness. You should also note that blue goals are mandatory
and green ones are optional. All will be listed in the Goals window of
the Reference Bar, once you have them. Multi-step goals will have a number of
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Hints
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and advice to help you better understand how
to play the game or overcome challenges.
Inventory
Click on the
third icon and whatever items you’ve bought,
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will be stored here, never far out of reach.
Some items are usable. To use an item, click
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Secrets Journal
You are going to learn a lot about your
neighbors in the next few days. A lot. Too
much, in fact, to remember without writing
it down. To save you the trouble, click on
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you’ve learned written down for you here.
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Photos
You’ve become a shutterbug. Click the
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Bar, and the photo menu will appear.
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Use the photo focus screen to take the
photo of your choice. Exit will bring you
back to the main screen.
View the photos you have already snapped by
clicking on VIEW PHOTOS on your Photo tab.
Game Menu
Click on the last icon of the reference
bar to pause the game and open the
in-game Game Menu. From here
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a different one, adjust Options such
as video and audio settings, “Exit
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Tapping ESC on your keyboard also
opens this menu.
Status Bar
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bottom right side of the screen.
Cell Phone
Many people you meet will give you
their cell phone number, which will
be saved to your cell’s contact list
automatically. To call someone, click
on their name from the list and click on
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You can also use your cell to contact
shops you frequent and service
providers to order goods and services.
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