                        ContactDB for 32-bit Windows
                              Readme Document
                    ==================================



Table of Contents
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This document is composed of the following sections:

      1.  Files List
      2.  On-line documentation
      3.  System Requirements
      4.  System Date Format
      5.  Which installation program should you use?
      6.  Installation Procedure
      7.  Registration
      8.  New Features in 1.0.1.
      9.  New Features in 1.0.2
      10. Known Issues

You should at the very least read sections 4, 5 and
7 before running ContactDB.


1. Files List
----------------
The following files are included with this application:

    Contactdb.exe  (the main executable program)

    ContactDB.hlp  (the help file and on-line documentation)

    Contacts.tps   (the database file)

    Orderfrm.doc   (the Order Form for purchasing ContactDB)

    Readme.txt     (This document)

    Sharware.txt   (Definition of Shareware)

    Vendor.txt     (Instructions for Shareware distributors)


2. On-line Documentation
---------------------------
All of the documentation for ContactDB is available on-line. The
on-line documentation is composed of this document (Readme.txt)
and ContactDB.hlp (the help file).

The help file contains the following sections:

  AddressList           Data-Entry (same as BrowseAddress)
  BrowseActivity        Data-Entry
  BrowseAddress         Data-Entry
  BrowseCategory        Data-Entry
  BrowseState           Data-Entry
  Contents              Main help screen
  EULA                  End-User License Agreement
  Export                Export Function
  Glossary              Description of words used in help document
  Import                Import Function
  ImportExport          Discussion of Import/Export Buttons
  Index                 Quick index of help document
  Keyboard              Discussion of keyboard shortcuts
  Menus                 Overview of menu structure
  PictureFormats        Discussion of Picture Function
  Registration          How to register this program
  Reports               Overview of reports
  SelectAddress         Address lookup screen
  SelectCategory        Category lookup screen
  SelectState           State lookup screen
  Shareware             Definition of Shareware
  StandardButtons       Buttons common throughout application
  Techsupport           How to get technical support
  Troubleshooting       Troubleshooting tips

Please refer to the Index section of the help file for quick
access to all of the available topics.


3. System Requirements
-------------------------
ContactDB requires the following hardware and software
configuration:

    o    A 100% IBM compatible 75 Mhz Pentium or higher
         computer.
    o    32 MB of memory for Windows 9X. If you are
         running Windows NT or 2000, 64 MB is recommended.
         Larger amounts of memory are recommended for
         better performance.
    o    A hard disk with at least 2 MB of available
         space free for program and data files. Up to 3.5
         MB of disk space may be needed during the
         installation process.
    o    An optional printer for printing hardcopy of
         reports.
    o    A 640 by 480 display monitor and a Super VGA
         card. We recommend a high resolution monitor
         with a resolution of 800 by 600 or better.
    o    Microsoft, Mouse Systems, Logitech or compatible
         mouse.
    o    Windows 95/98/NT/2000 is required.

4. System Date Format
------------------------
ContactDB was designed to be Y2K-Ready. To make sure ContactDB
works correctly with your system, you will need to verify
that Windows is using the correct date format. Therefore, you
may have to change the default date format in Windows. To
change the default date format:

  1. Go into Control Panel and double-click on Regional
     Settings.
  2. Select the Date tab.
  3. Make sure that the date format for the Short date style
     is "M/d/yyyy". You can use the drop-down list to select
     the correct value for this field.
  4. Make sure that the Long date style is
     "dddd, MMMM dd, yyyy". If you need to, use the drop-down
     list to select the correct value.
  5. Click on the [OK] button to save and apply your changes.


5. Which installation program should you use?
------------------------------------------------
If you are installing ContactDB as a stand-alone program, run
the SETUP.EXE installation program.

If you plan to use ContactDB in a multi-user environment (i.e.,
on a LAN), you should:

  1. Run SETUP.EXE for the first workstation (this workstation
     will be the Administrator).
  2. Run WSSETUP.EXE for every additional workstation that will
     be sharing this application.

Please keep in mind that in a multi-user environment, every
user accessing ContactDB from a shared folder will need to
have full access rights to that shared folder.

NOTE: If you decide to uninstall ContactDB, it can only be
completely uninstalled from the Administrator's workstation.
Workstations setup with the WSSETUP.EXE program can only remove
the desktop icons that access the application.


6. Installation Procedure
----------------------------
NOTE: If you will be installing this program from a file
      you downloaded from the Internet, the self-
      extracting file (or Zip file) you downloaded will
      create the file SETUP.EXE. Run SETUP.EXE to install
      ContactDB. Do NOT rename SETUP.EXE since this will
      cause the installation process to fail.

  1.   To install ContactDB from Windows Explorer, open
       the directory where SETUP.EXE is located and
       double-click on it. If you are installing from a
       floppy or CD ROM, select "Run" from the Start button
       and enter: X:\SETUP.EXE (where "X" is the drive
       letter of your floppy drive or CD ROM. Click on the
       [OK] button to continue.

  2.   After a moment the startup screen will appear. You will
       be prompted with a startup message followed by the [OK]
       and [Cancel] buttons. After reading the startup message,
       click on the [OK] button to continue.

  3.   Next, a dialog will appear with the prompt "Please
       enter the drive and directory where you wish ContactDB
       to be installed". If "C:\ContactDB" is not the path
       where you would like to have ContactDB installed, you
       can change it now. Clock on the [OK] button to continue.

  4.   When the installation process is completed, you will be
       presented with the "TECHNICAL SUPPORT" screen. Click on
       the [OK] button to continue.


Once completed, the installation program will create all
necessary icons and program groups for you. Start ContactDB
by double-clicking on its icon. After ContactDB has started,
use the maximize button to expand to full screen if
necessary.

NOTE: If you are installing this application in a multi-user
environment, please see the section entitled "Which
installation program should you use?" (above) for more
information


7. Registration
-----------------
After your 30-day trial period has ended, you will receive an
expiration notice from this application. To continue using
this application, you will have to register it. Before you
can register this application, you will need to provide us
with your name, company and Serial Number exactly as it
appears on the expiration screen.

Once you've purchased this product and provided us with the
appropriate information, we will email (or mail) your
Expiration Key to you. Enter the "New Expiration Date" (which
we will provide) as well as the Key and click on the [OK]
button. You should receive a success message. You can now
click on the [Continue] button and then restart the
application.

Please see the section entitled "Registration" in the on-line
help file for more information on registering ContactDB.

NOTE: To register ContactDB on-line by credit card, go to
https://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-softsell.cgi?item=3241-2
and follow the instructions for making an on-line purchase.


8. New Features in 1.0.1.
----------------------------
* Made corrections to Category lookup table and removed test
   records from main database.
* Made corrections to Readme.txt document.


9. New Features in 1.0.2
----------------------------
* Updated Address List and Mailing Labels reports to
  eliminate unnecessary blank lines.
* Added support for Single-User, 5-User and Unlimited
  Multi-User versions of program.


10. Known Issues
-------------------
The Import process will allow you to import data with a blank
First Name, Last Name and Company. However, when you open
these records in data-entry mode, you will NOT be able to save
them until something is entered for one of these fields.



The products and vendors mentioned in this document are
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companies.


Please refer to the on-line help file for more information
on this program.
