User Guide

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Use a Rifle Scope
Press the directional button 1 to zoom in the scope on a rifle. Scope performance
and power is different depending on the weapon in hand. You are a steadier shooter
from a crouched or prone position.
Throw a Grenade
To throw a grenade, press d to open the inventory, select a grenade and press x
or d again to display the grenade sight. Use the right
analog stick to set the trajectory of the grenade lob, then
press
r. Pressing harder on r will increase the
distance of the lob.
Don’t Forget—If one of your team has a better
position for a grenade toss, give the DEPLOY order
in single player games.
Set a Claymore Mine
To set a Claymore:
1. Select it from your weapons cache.
2. Determine the location you want to cover and
place the mine by pressing
r.
3. The remote control detonator will appear in your active weapon
slot. Press
r to detonate the mine.
4. To plant multiple mines plant one mine then press
d to open your inventory.
Select the claymore mine again and plant your next mine. Repeat this process
for as many mines as you have in your inventory. To simultaneously detonate all
mines select the detonator from your inventory and press
r.
Plant a Pressure Mine
1. Select it from your weapons cache.
2. Press
r to place the mine.
It will detonate when a player steps on it.
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Change Weapons
• Press l to select your primary weapon (or l quick select).
• Press
, to select your secondary weapon (or , quick select).
• To select an item from the inventory, press
d to open the inventory screen and
press the directional buttons
1/2 to highlight an item. Press d or x to
select the item.
• When holding an RPG, you will automatically change to a rifle or handgun
if you move.
Note: For online play, when you are killed in action, you can change weapons
before the next round begins. Press
d to display the armory screen. Press
the directional button
1/2 to select the weapon (or item) to change, press x
to select, and 4/3 to display the options. Press x to select the new weapon.
Set Weapon Quick Select
l and , can be set to any equipment in your inventory, not only your primary
and secondary weapons. To set
l or ,, press d to open your inventory.
Then highlight the equipment or weapon you want to set and press
l or ,.
Set Weapon Fire Mode
Many assault weapons have multiple firing modes ranging from semi-automatic
single shot to a three shot burst or more. To switch firing modes, press L3 (press
the left analog stick in like a button) twice or hold it. The Bullet Icons will increase
or decrease depending on the setting.
Note: The firing mode must be switched to use M203 grenade launcher
equipped weapons.
Reloading
Reloading is automatic as long as you have ammo for the weapon in hand. Manually
reload your weapon by pressing R3.
Aiming a weapon
Use the right analog stick to aim a weapon.
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USING WEAPONS
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