1.0  GETTING STARTED
     ===============

     The chapters in this section tell you what you need to know to begin using
     CMS.

     - Chapter 1.1, Installing CMS.  Follow the instructions to install CMS on
       your computer's hard disk.

     - Chapter 1.2, Beginning to use CMS.  Read this chapter to find out how to
       start CMS and set up your first CMS family. You'll also learn about
       using CMS's menus and about correcting mistakes.

     NOTE: Mail us your CMS registration now, before you read further.
     Registering is your link to the active and enthusiastic community of CMS
     users.  We are constantly learning from our users, and we pass that
     knowledge on to you in new versions and products.  If you fail to register
     your software, you may miss out on the benefits of this CMS network.  We
     won't be able to notify you of new versions or send you tips gathered by
     our Technical Support group.  See chapter 1.16 "Registering as a CMS User"
     for details.


1.1  Installing CMS
     ==============

     What you need
     Prepare Your System
     Installing CMS on a Hard Disk
     Starting CMS
     What the Installation Procedure Does
     Registration of Your CMS Software

     This chapter tells you what you need to do before starting work with CMS.
     Don't skip the installation step; you should run CMS using copies of the
     CMS disks, not the original CMS disks.

     When you have finished with this chapter, you'll be ready to start CMS and
     set up your first family.


1.11 What You Need
     =============

     To use CMS, you need the following equipment and supplies:

     - IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2, or 100% compatible computer
     - 640K minimum memory
     - 80-column monochrome or color monitor
     - DOS 3.0 or later
     - The CMS Program disk
     - A hard disk on which to install CMS and store data
     - Any printer
     - Printer paper
     - (Optional) Mailing Labels

     NOTE: Don't worry if this list seems daunting. CMS will probably work on
     your system anyway. Just try it out, or give us a call if you have
     problems. In any case, CMS will not cause damage to your hardware or
     software in any way.


1.12 Prepare Your System
     ===================

     To prepare for the use of CMS, you need to set up your equipment:

     - Set up your computer
     - Set up your printer and connect it to the computer
     - Insert paper into your printer and turn the printer on

     Now you are ready to install CMS.


1.13 Installing CMS on a Hard Disk
     =============================

     Before you use CMS, you need to install it.  If your installed copy is ever
     damaged or destroyed, you can use the original CMS program 3 1/2-inch disk
     or 5 1/4-inch disk to reinstall it.  If you want to know what the Install
     program does, see the chapter "What the Installation Procedure Does".

     NOTE: Your existing data files are NOT affected in any way by this
     installation procedure.

     To install CMS:

     A. Start your computer and stay in the root directory of your hard disk.
        The DOS prompt is probably C:> or D:>, depending on the letter of your
        hard disk drive.

     B. Insert the CMS program disk in drive A.

     C. Type A:INSTALL and press <Enter>.

        If necessary, you can install from drive B. Put the disk in drive B and
        type B:INSTALL. Always type the name of the drive (A: or B:) where you
        have put the CMS program disk.

     D. Follow the instructions that the Install program displays on your
        screen, if any appear.

        CMS installs itself automatically.  Messages appear on the screen to
        let you know about the progress of the installation, or when you need
        to do something.  When installation is complete CMS will load
        automatically.

        NOTE: By default, the Install program uses the \CMS60  directory on
        your hard disk. If currently you are a user of a previous version of
        CMS, we recommend that you allow the program to install this new CMS
        software into the same directory, where the previous version resided.

        NOTE to previous CMS users: Your old CMS program files will be renamed,
        so as not to be confused with the new CMS program files.  YOUR EXISTING
        CMS DATA FILES ARE NOT AFFECTED IN ANY WAY BY INSTALLATION.  The new
        CMS will copy the data from your existing data files and convert it
        into new data files with different file names.  See the chapter "What
        the Installation Procedure Does" about

     E. Put your original CMS disks away in a safe place.  Do not use your
        original CMS disks to run the program.

        You are now ready to start CMS.  See chapter 1.15 "Starting CMS" for
        details.

1.14 What the Installation Procedure Does
     ====================================

     The Install program automatically sets up your computer so you can use CMS
     most conveniently.  Install does the following:

     - It modifies or creates a file called CONFIG.SYS to set BUFFERS=16 and
       FILES=60, if these parameters haven't already been set or have been set
       to lower values.  If you use other programs that set these parameters to
       higher or lower values, don't worry.  Install does not lower the buffer
       and file settings if they are already set.  If another program sets
       these at lower values, that program will run with CMS's higher values.

     - It creates a directory called \CMS60 and copies CMS and all other
       necessary files into that directory.  If you have a previously installed
       version of CMS, the Install program renames your existing CMS program
       files using the "OLD" prefix, e.g. CMS.EXE becomes OLDCMS.EXE.

     - If CMS data files already exist in this directory it prompts you to
       convert all existing data files.  YOUR EXISTING DATA FILES ARE NOT
       AFFECTED IN ANY WAY BY THIS CONVERSION.  You need to keep your CMS data
       files in the same directory as the CMS program files.

       Exceptions: The conversion will not automatically convert the following:

       - Shepherd's data file: All the Shepherd information will need to be
         entered again in the new CMS system.

       - Departments: All the department information will no longer be
         necessary in the new CMS system.

     NOTE: If you ever need to reinstall CMS, just follow these same
     installation instructions again.  REINSTALLATION WILL NOT HARM ANY DATA ON
     YOUR HARD DISK.


1.15 Starting CMS
     ============

     To test that you have installed correctly, start CMS:

     A. Use the correct drive for running CMS as follows:

        Change to the drive that contains CMS (probably drive C) by typing C:
        and pressing <Enter>.

     B. To start CMS, type CMS and press <Enter>.

     C. The first time you start CMS, it will check to see what kind of monitor
        you are using.  If CMS is unable to determine the monitor type, you may
        be asked to indicate whether you have a color or monochrome monitor.

        If you are asked "Do you have a Color monitor? [Y/N]" type <Y> if your
        monitor is capable of showing several different colors(for example,
        red, green, blue).  Type <N> if your monitor displays only shades of
        one color (such as amber or green).

     D. UNREGISTERED CMS USERS ONLY: If this version of CMS has not yet been
        registered with Sunshine Software, the Registration screen will appear.
        To register CMS see the next chapter "Registration of Your CMS
        Software" for details.

     CMS will now open all datafiles and indexes or create them if needed.

     You are now ready to begin using CMS.  See the chapter 1.2 "Begin Using
     CMS" for details.


1.16 Registration of Your CMS Software
     =================================

     If you bought CMS directly from Sonshine Software at the full price of $
     129.00 your software is the latest and complete version of CMS.  It is
     already registered and you can proceed to the next chapter "Exiting from
     CMS".

     If you bought an evaluation copy of CMS or acquired CMS through shareware
     channels, e.g. from a bulletin board, you may want to test this software
     before you purchase it. If you decide that CMS is useful and you want to
     continue using it you are required to purchase a registered copy of CMS
     from Sonshine Software.

     After installation of an unregistered copy of CMS is complete you will see
     the registration screen. It looks like the sample below:

     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
     | Dear User:                                                              |
     |                                                                         |
     | This program is being offered to you on a trust basis.  If you continue |
     | to use this program we trust you to become a licensed user.             |
     |                                                                         |
     | For more information or to become a licensed user please contact our    |
     | Marketing Division at (912) 272-1714.                                   |
     |                                                                         |
     | Registration is necessary if you use the program.  Remember, this is NOT|
     | free software.  It is a way for you to try the software before you buy. |
     | Thank you for evaluating our software.                                  |
     |                                                                         |
     |-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
     | SonShine Software, Inc                       Copyright (c) 1986-91      |
     | Marketing Division                           Ronald B. Byxbe            |
     | (912) 272-1714                               Dublin, Georgia 31021      |
     |-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
     | Would You Like to Print The Registration Form? ..: Y                    |
     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

     Register your software now:

     - Make sure your printer is connected to your computer, that is turned
       on, and has paper in it.

     - Print your registration form now by pressing <Y> at the prompt. It will
        take a few moments and then your registration form will come out on your
        printer.  It will look like the sample on the next page:

      =========================================================================
      |              SonShine Software Registration Form                      |
      | ===================================================================== |
      |                                                                       |
      | Send Check or Money Order To:                                         |
      |                                                                       |
      |             SonShine Software, Inc.                                   |
      |             P. O. Box 4761                                            |
      |             Dublin, Georgia  31040                                    |
      |                                                                       |
      |             (912) 272-1714                                            |
      |                                                                       |
      |                                                                       |
      |   REGISTERED VERSIONS: You Will Receive The Most Current Version      |
      |                                                                       |
      |   Qty   Product (Registered)                                   Price  |
      |                                                                       |
      |   ___   Church Membership System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129.00 |
      |   ___   Church Accounting System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 99.00 |
      |   ___   Church Visitation System    . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 49.00 |
      |                                                                       |
      |   EVALUATION COPIES:                                                  |
      |                                                                       |
      |   Qty   Product  (Evaluation)                                   Price |
      |                                                                       |
      |   ___   Church Membership System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $ 5.00 |
      |   ___   Church Accounting System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $ 5.00 |
      |   ___   Church Visitation System    . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $ 5.00 |
      |   ___   Christian Computer Journal (Single Issue) . . . . . .  $ 5.00 |
      |                                                                       |
      |                                                                       |
      |   MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT OPTIONS:                                         |
      |                                                                       |
      |   ___   Annual Membership Option with Support . . . . . . . .  $65.00 |
      |         * Ask for complete details on this offer.                     |
      |                                                                       |
      |   Total This Invoice    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $__________ |
      |                                                                       |
      |                                                                       |
      |   Exact Name to Register Software Under:                              |
      |                                                                       |
      |   Name:_____________________________________________________          |
      |                                                                       |
      |   Address:__________________________________________________          |
      |                                                                       |
      |   City/State/Zip:___________________________________________          |
      |                                                                       |
      |   Phone:____________________________________________________          |
      |                                                                       |
      |   Contact:__________________________________________________          |
      |                                                                       |
      | ===================================================================== |
      |  Copyright (c) 1986-91 by Ronald B. Byxbe  (All Rights Reserved)      |
      =========================================================================

     - Fill in the quantity of CMS copies you would like to purchase.

     - Fill in the quantity of other Sonshine Software products you would like
       to obtain.

     - Total the invoice in the field provided.

     - Fill in the name under which the software is to be registered.

     - Fill in all the address information.

     - Fill in the phone number for the contact person at your church.

     - Fill in the name of the contact at your church.

     Make your check payable to SonShine Software, Inc. and mail it together
     with the filled in registration form to:

          SonShine Software, Inc.
          P. O. Box 4761
          Dublin, Georgia  31040

     As soon as your payment and registration information is received we will
     send you the latest and complete version of CMS.  You then need to install
     this new version of CMS on your computer by following the above
     installation instructions in the chapter "Installing CMS on a Hard Disk" .



     Exiting from CMS
     ================

     A. Anywhere in the program, press <Esc> until you see the Main Menu.

     B. Press <Q> and <Enter>.

        CMS saves your data as you work.  When exiting CMS all data files and
        indexes will be safely closed.

     IMPORTANT: Always exit CMS from the Main Menu.  Do not shut off the power
     on your computer without exiting CMS.

     If you leave CMS without selecting Quit at the Main Menu (for example, if
     you turn off the computer before exiting or if the electricity fails), the
     program has no opportunity to save all the files it needs.  Your data will
     be safe, but the next time you start CMS, the program might have to
     rebuild some index files.  The rebuild takes a few minutes.

1.2  Beginning to Use CMS
     ====================

     Definitions
     Starting CMS
     About the Main Menu
     Main Menu Features
     Using CMS Menus
     Correcting Mistakes
     Useful Keys
     Getting Help

     Chapter 1.2 explains how to start CMS, use CMS's menus, and set up your
     first CMS family so you can start adding members and generate reports.



1.21 Definitions
     ===========

     In CMS, the term "Family" refers to one or Church members grouped together
     under a family name.  This does not mean however that all members of a
     family have to have the same last name, e.g. a daughter whose maiden name
     changes from Smith to Jones can still belong to the Smith family as a
     member, and her husband may be added to that family as well.  This new
     feature in CMS will make it easier to track your members and will help
     avoid such nuisances as multiple copies of mail going to the same address,
     when that is not desirable.

     In CMS, the term "Member" refers to a person that is part of a family.
     All members have to be part of a family as described above, and there are
     no exceptions.

     In CMS, the term "Shepherd" refers to a member of the Church who sponsors
     a family and its members.  He or she is looking out for the well being of
     the family members they are shepherding, and is the main contact to that
     family.  Shepherds may sponsor more than one family.



1.22 Starting CMS
     ============

     Before you start CMS, be sure to install it (See chapter 1.1 "Installing
     CMS" for more details). This section tells how to start CMS in the easiest
     and most usual way.

     A. Turn on your computer if it is not already on.

     B. When you see the C> prompt(assuming your hard disk is drive C), type
     cd\CMS and press <Enter>.

     C. When you see the C:\CMS> prompt, type CMS and press <Enter>.

        If this copy of CMS is an unregistered copy,  the CMS system will
        display the Registration screen. Refer to the chapter "Registration of
        Your CMS Software" for information on properly registering your CMS
        program.

     D. CMS will now set up all its data and index files, and then present the
        Main Menu.

1.23 About the Main Menu
     ===================

     The Main Menu lists CMS's main features.  You start using CMS by selecting
     the feature you want.


     --------------------------
     | Documentation          |
     |                        |
     | Family Processing      |
     |                        |
     | Member Processing      |
     |                        |
     | Groups Menu            |
     |                        |
     | Stewardship Processing |
     |                        |
     | Print Reports          |
     |                        |
     | Utilities Menu         |
     |                        |
     | Quit to DOS            |
     |                        |
     --------------------------

     Select a feature in either of these ways:

     -  Use the <Up-Arrow> key or the <Down-Arrow> key to highlight the item
        you want. Then press <Enter>.

     OR

     -  Type the first letter of the activity you want to use.
        Then press <Enter>.

     Notice how the help line at the bottom of the screen changes as you move
     from item to item.  It explains in more detail the selected feature.



1.24 Main Menu Features
     ==================

     Here is a brief summary of each item on the Main Menu. You will find
     detailed information on these menu items in the chapters that follow.


     - Documentation. Use this feature to view this User's Manual on your
       screen, or print it out on your printer. Here you also can print out a
       software registration form as needed.

     - Family Processing. Use this feature to do all your family processing.
       You can add new families, edit or delete existing families, change their
       mailing addresses, assign their shepherds, or generate reports.

     - Member Processing. Use this feature to do all your member processing.
       You can add new members to a family, or edit or delete members.

       You can assign membership to organizations or Special Interest groups
       (SIGS).

       You can enter member birthdays, wedding anniversaries and other relevant
       dates you may like to track.

       You can also generate various reports for individual members or all
       members.

     - Groups Menu.  Use this feature to setup and work with Church
       organizations and special interest groups (SIGS).

       Here you also define what standard dates you would like to track for
       each member, and maintain attendance records (e.g. for Bible class). Use
       this feature also to maintain your shepherds data file.

     - Stewardship Processing.  Here you track the financial contributions and
       pledges, do all your contribution statements processing, and maintain
       your Giving Year assignments.

       Add or modify a scripture message to appear on your contribution
       statements, and maintain your Church funds.

       All Stewardship Processing features are password protected.

     - Print Reports.  Use this feature to generate various reports on
       families, all the members, or individual members. You can also obtain a
       Church status list, or generate a Church directory.  All reports may be
       viewed on the screen, sent to a file, or printed out on your printer.

     - Utilities Menu.  Use this feature to access special utilities (a
       calendar and a file directory),

       You can reindex your CMS files, or permanently remove records marked for
       deletion.

       Here you can also set or modify your password and obtain information
       about your computer's current hardware and memory configuration.

     - Quit to DOS. Use this feature to close all files and exit the CMS
       software  to DOS.

       If you leave CMS without selecting Quit (for example, if you turn off
       the computer before exiting or if the electricity fails), the program
       has no opportunity to save all the files it needs.  Your data will be
       safe, but the next time you start CMS, the program may have to rebuild
       some index files.  The rebuild takes a few minutes.


1.25 Using CMS Menus
     ===============

     There are three types of menus in CMS listing the features, options, and
     choices that you will use.

     - "Feature" menus are pull-down menus appearing on the left side of the
       screen (e.g. the "Main" menu). They provide you with a list of major
       activities to choose from. Use the <Up> and <Down> cursor keys to move
       from feature to feature, or type the letter of the activity you want to
       choose.

     - "Option "menus are function key menus appearing at the bottom of the
       screen from left to right (e.g. Family Processing).  They provide you
       with a list of activities specific to the information table displayed on
       the screen (table specific). To select an option press the appropriate
       key on your keyboard.

     - "Choice" menus are pull-down menus appearing on the right side of the
       screen.  They provide you with a list of activities specific to the
       record at the cursor position (record specific). Use the <Up> and <Down>
       cursor keys to move from feature to feature, or type the letter of the
       activity you want to choose.


1.26 Correcting Mistakes
     ===================

     It's easy to correct typing mistakes anywhere in CMS, whether you are
     typing information in a window, entering new families or members, or
     reviewing information entered earlier.

     Use the <Up-Arrow> or <Shift-Tab> keys to move backwards from a blank to a
     previous blank.  Use the <Down-Arrow>, or <Tab>, or <Enter> keys to move
     forward from a blank to the next blank.

     Use the <Left-Arrow> and <Right-Arrow> keys to move within a blank.

     Use these keys to position the cursor under the first character you want to
     change.  Then make the correction by replacing, deleting, or inserting
     characters:

     REPLACE CHARACTERS. Simply type new characters over the characters you want
     to replace.

     DELETE CHARACTERS. You can delete characters in five ways:

     - Press the <Space-Bar> to replace the character above the cursor with a
       space.

     - Press <Del> (the Delete key) to delete the character at the cursor
       position.  Any remaining characters on the line shift over to the left.

     - Press <Backspace> to delete the character to the left of the cursor. Any
       remaining characters on the line shift over to the left.

     - Press <Ctrl-T> to delete all characters on and to the right of the
       cursor.

     - Press <Ctrl-Y> to delete all characters in that blank.

     INSERT CHARACTERS. Move the cursor to the place where you want to begin
     inserting.  Press <Ins> (the insert key).  The cursor changes from a
     blinking line to a blinking rectangle.  Type the characters you want to
     insert. The existing characters will move over to make room for the new
     characters. Press <Ins> again to stop inserting.

     For other useful editing keys refer to the chapter "Useful Keys" below.

     For more information about correcting mistakes, see "Reviewing and
     Changing Families You have created."


1.27 Useful Keys
     ===========

     Keys             Description
     ----             -----------

     ?                The Options menu Help key. If you are unsure of what to
                      do with any of the available options press <?>.
                      Instructions or concise information will appear in a
                      window.  Some Help messages may be too long to fit in the
                      window.  If this is the case, press <PgDn> or <PgUp> as
                      needed to see the entire message.  Press <Esc> to exit
                      Help.

     Esc              The <Esc> key lets you stop what you are doing and return
                      to the previous activity, window or menu.

     Cursor           Use the <Up-Arrow>, <Down-Arrow>, <Left-Arrow>, and
                      <Right-Arrow> keys to highlight Feature- and Choice-Menu
                      items, and to move the cursor.  Each time you press an
                      arrow key, the highlight bar or the cursor moves one line
                      or space in the direction the arrow points.

     Enter            Use the <Enter> key to move the cursor from one blank to
                      another as you type information.  Also use it to tell CMS
                      that it's OK to continue, for example, when you select
                      from Feature or Choice Menus.

     Space-Bar        Use the <Space-Bar> to delete characters on a blank, or
                      press it to tag all the desired items in a picklist for
                      further processing.

     F2               This key is used to bring up pick lists in CMS wherever
                      it is feasible.  For example if you at a date blank you
                      can just press the <F2> key to bring up a calendar to
                      pick the desired date.

     Home or Ctrl-A   Use the <Home> or <Ctrl-A> key to position the cursor at
                      the beginning of a blank.

     End              Use the <End> key to position the cursor after the
                      last typed character in that blank.


     Ctrl-F           Use the <Ctrl-F> to position the cursor on the last typed
                      character in a blank.


1.28 Getting Help
     ============

     In CMS there is plenty of help available in one way or another.

     If you are at a "Features" menu, e.g. the "Main" menu, notice the help
     line on at the bottom of your screen.  As you move with your cursor keys
     from one feature to the next one the help line is updated to explain the
     current feature selection.

     If you need more extensive help while at a "Features" menu, press <F1> to
     obtain detailed information about the selected feature. The help you get
     here is very detailed, and when printed out becomes the manual for
     CMS.

     If you are at an "Options" menu, e.g. Family Processing, help is available
     by pressing the <?> key.

     If you really want extensive help, and you prefer to look at a manual,
     then refer to the CMS Documentation. See chapter 2.2 "Print the CMS
     Manual" for details on producing your own CMS reference handbook.

     If you need Technical Support or would like to communicate to the author
     of CMS, you can now reach us via CompuServe.

     To reach us on CompuServe do the following:

     A. If you never used CompuServe before, or don't have a valid access code
        you first need to establish an access code with CompuServe. To do that
        call 800-555-1212 directory assistance and obtain the CompuServe toll
        free 800 number for your calling area. CompuServe will set up an
        account for you with a password to log on. You will be billed for your
        connect charges on a credit card of your choice. Once you have a valid
        CompuServe access identification number and password, you can log on
        to this electronic communication service via your modem and a
        telephone line.

     B. After you logged on to CompuServe successfully go to the ASP Forum by
        typing: GO ASPFORUM  Look for messages from SonShine Software.

     C. To send us mail type: GO MAIL and send mail to:

                    Ron Byxbe   CompuServe ID# 72770,2722
             or     Ron Mills   CompuServe ID# 70274,2455



        We hope that this service will be helpful to you and look forward to
        hearing from you.

