			THE VIDEO STORE  version 4.1
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I.    INTRODUCTION

Welcome to The Video Store.  The Video Store is a Point-Of-Sale (POS)
system to operate a video rental store.  


The following features are part of the software:

* Year 2000 compliance.
* Sales & Rentals for any item.
* Password protection with multiple levels of security
* Define 0/1/2 taxes
* Supports barcode scanners, Pole Displays, cash drawers and card readers
* Supports receipt printers and regular printers
* Track customers, vendors, sales personnel and inventory management
* Define rental price and sale price for each item
* Define different rental prices for each day of the week
* Define special rental promotions
* Print rental agreement
* Fast rental returns
* Track late charges and customer return history
* Generate detailed invoices or receipts
* Full payments, partial payments and deposits
* Custom report writer to design your own reports
* Custom mailing label generator to design your own labels and barcodes
* Custom form designer to design your own forms
* Appointment scheduler and To-do list manager
* Wordprocessing and mailmerges
* Reservation System
* Interfaces with IC Verify credit card software
* Many financial reports




II.   INSTALLATION

The Video Store requires any IBM PC compatible computer with a hard 
disk drive.  Prior to installation, verify that the CONFIG.SYS file meets
the following requirements:

		FILES=60
		BUFFERS=20

To run the software, enter VID at the DOS prompt.


The following environment variable commands are supported:

   SET VID=COLOR          Forces the program to operate in color mode.
 
   SET VID=MONO           Forces the program to operate in monochrome mode.





III.  ONLINE HELP

Online Help is available from inside the program.  It may be activated by
pressing ALT-H from anywhere in the program.  The registered version
includes a printed manual that explains every feature in detail.




IV.   HARDWARE SUPPORTED

The following hardware is supported:

   * Modem                Any modem connected to a COM port.
   * Cash Drawer          Cash Drawers connected to the serial or parallel port.
   * Printers	          Laser, Dot Matrix, or Receipt Printers.  Must be
		          connected to the parallel port.
   * Bar Code Scanner     Keyboard Wedge Device only.
   * Pole Display         Connected to the serial or parallel port.
   * Card Reader          Connected to the serial port.




V.    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A document (MANUAL) has been included to show the basic
operations of The Video Store software.

A printed instruction book is included with the registered version of The
Video Store software to explain every feature in detail.




VI.   REGISTERATION

The Video Store is not a free program.  You are free to evaluate the 
program.  The unregistered version has some invoicing limitations.
If you decide that you wish to use The Video Store in your
place of business, you are required to purchase a copy of the software.
Once ordered, a registered version of The Video Store will be sent to you.
You would also be entitled to unlimited free support at no extra cost.

To order by mail:
  Print the file ORDER.TXT and fill out all of the required information.  
  Send Payment to:
  
     Software Store Products, Inc.
     PO Box 772092       
     Ocala, FL 34477-2092
     U.S.A.


To order by credit card:
  Tel:(800)232-8561 (352)237-0378        Fax:(352)237-0662


To order on the internet by credit card:
   www.softstore.net/video




VII. SUPPORT

There is no charge for technical support.  If you have any questions
regarding the software, please feel free to contact our technical
support staff.

Tel:      (352)237-0616
Internet: support@softstore.net
WWW:      www.softstore.net
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