&l1S Thank you for choosing Private Secretary(tm)! ===================================================================== CONTENTS OF THIS FILE --------------------- * Registration Information...................1-2 * Copyright Notice.............................2 * Terms......................................2-3 * File Package...............................3-4 * Support......................................4 * Initial Start Up.............................4 * General Information........................4-5 * Warranty.....................................5 * Late Breaking NEWS -> Windows................6 * Even More NEWS -> PS PLUS for Windows/OS2....7 ===================================================================== REGISTRATION ------------ NEW >>>>> You can now register your Private Secretary(tm) toll free by Phone or by FAX using your VISA, MasterCard or American Express. IT JUST DOESN'T GET ANY EASIER THAN THAT - AND........ When you register Private Secretary(tm), you will receive: * A registration code which will; eliminate the evaluation screens and messages, allow you to personalize your copy, and enable the power restoration reporting, "FASTLOAD" and auto update registration features. * A complete illustrated manual. * Information on future enhancements/updates (unless you request otherwise). * Direct Technical Support. If you require use of Private Secretary on multiple systems, Site licenses and volume discounts are available. If you would like information on these programs, please indicate in the comments section of the order form. TO REGISTER BY PHONE or FAX, have your charge card ready or include your charge card type, number and expiration date (and signature if possible) in your FAX and call: 1,800-537-0782 or 1,408-370-1773. These numbers are both voice and FAX lines. If you are a member of CompuServe you can register on-line in just a few minutes. GO SWREG and enter 4261 as the registration code. The documentation and an upgrade to the latest version is included in your $29.95 (US$) fee plus applicable shipping and handling, which =============================== PSREADME Page 1 September 1995 will show up on your CompuServe billing. TO REGISTER BY MAIL, select the "Keeping It" option on the Order/Details screen within Private Secretary. Private Secretary will then create the form file "PSORDER.FRM", filling in the serial number and version information for you. Private Secretary will print the form for you to complete, or you can edit/print it later from DOS. If you are using a VISA, M/C or Amex, please indicate the card type, number, expiration date and your signature. If you don't want to use the form, you can simply print the serial number and version on your check or money order for $24.95US (plus shipping($1/US, $1.50/Can, $3.00/Europe/Asia/Elsewhere) California residents, please add CA tax) and send it to the following address. We will ship to the address indicated on your check or envelope unless otherwise specified. Add $5.00 (US$) to receive the latest version with your order. ($29.95), plus applicable shipping and tax. Payment by check or money order MUST be in US$ drawn on a US bank or foreign draft in US$. Integrated Support Technology 478 W. Hamilton Ave. * Suite 191 Campbell, CA 95008 PH/FAX (408) 370-1773 Compuserve ID: 72225, 1577 Internet: IntSptTech@aol.com AOL:IntSptTech ==================================================================== NOTICE ------ Private Secretary(tm) is a copyrighted product of Integrated Support Technology. (c) 1991-1995, All rights reserved! Unauthorized duplication and/or modification of the program or the accompanying documentation, in any form, in whole or in part, except as specified herein, is prohibited without the express written consent of Integrated Support Technology. Private Secretary is a trademark of Integrated Support Technology. Accept no substitutes! ==================================================================== TERMS ----- This version of Private Secretary(tm) is distributed as ShareWare. You may evaluate the program for up to 30 days. If you continue =============================== PSREADME Page 2 September 1995 using the program beyond that period, you are required by copyright law to pay the registration fee of $25, or delete all uncompressed copies of the program and its supporting files. You may share unregistered copies of the program to other individuals, clubs, groups and local BBS services. You may not charge for it or distribute it on media for which a charge is made without permission from Integrated Support Technology. If you wish to distribute copies to National or International BBS services or other major distribution channels, please contact Integrated Support Technology first to insure these services get the most recent version. If you received the program in the original compressed file format, it will not include the data files that Private Secretary creates automatically and this is the BEST way to pass it on since it will insure that the recipient will get the complete file package with documentation. !! IMPORTANT !! If you do not have the compressed file package, and wish to share copies of the program, be sure to copy the complete file package as described below. However, DO NOT distribute the files with the "PS_" prefix or your settings and phone numbers could be distributed world-wide in a matter of months. I will get lots of calls because the default settings weren't set right and you will get lots of unexplained pages or calls. If you received the "PS_" files with the program, DELETE them before you run the program for the first time. Private Secretary will make a fresh set just for you. At the DOS prompt>DEL PS_*.DAT, will do the trick. ===================================================================== FILE PACKAGE ------------ The complete Private Secretary file package includes the following files (which may be distributed, together and unmodified): FILE NAME DESCRIPTION --------- ----------- PVTS113 .EXE The Private Secretary Application PSREADME.TXT This File PSGUIDE .TXT Set Up Guide PSBLANK .FRM Blank Registration Form. Used by the program to prepare your registration order PSORDER.FRM PSBRIEF .TXT Brief description for posting to BBS services. PSRELEAS.TXT Release Notes. Files the Private Secretary application will create automatically (which MAY NOT be distributed): PS_STNGS.DAT Settings data, created on first run. =============================== PSREADME Page 3 September 1995 PS_NMBRS.DAT Phone number file, created on first run. PS_RMDR .DAT Reminders file, created on first run. PS_LOG .DAT Log file created when turned on by user. PSORDER .FRM Registration form created when you decide to keep the program. Delete after receiving registration code. ===================================================================== SUPPORT ------- Private Secretary is a fully supported program. Prior to program registration, free technical support is available via E-mail, FAX or postal correspondence at the numbers and addresses listed under Registration, which are answered promptly. While these are always the preferred methods, If you do not have access to these forms of communication, you may call (408) 370-1773. The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Pacific Time Mon-Sat. If you get a recording, please leave a detailed message regarding your question, allow at least 24 hours to formulate a solution and then try again. ===================================================================== INITIAL START UP ---------------- When Private Secretary starts the first time, it will present the "Auto Registration" screen. If you are not yet registered, just answer N (no) and skip to the next paragraph. If you have a previously registered version, place this version in the same directory as your registered copy and your settings files, and have your serial number handy. Answer Y (yes), and this version will lead you through the automatic registration sequence and will use your existing settings, adding any new features to them when it starts up. After the credits screen, Private Secretary creates a series of small files it uses to store program settings, phone numbers and reminder times as outlined above. As part of this sequence, it will bring up the Phone Number settings screen the first time it runs. What it is asking for is the phone number of your pager or another phone that you want it to call when it notifies you of calls received. You can enter a number when the screen comes up or just press ENTER and bring it up under the Settings Menu later. ===================================================================== GENERAL INFORMATION ------------------- One IMPORTANT concept to remember is that Private Secretary does not hear or send voice information (it leaves that task to your answering machine). It does its thing by detecting the ring signal sent to it by your modem and then uses the modem to dial out to you and send you =============================== PSREADME Page 4 September 1995 a series of touch tones to identify itself and send you a "Digital Message". It does not know, and therefore can not report, who called or what the message was. You get this information by retrieving the messages on your answering machine. Through use of special ring timing sequences (explained in more detail in the PSGUIDE), it can be set up to recognize when you are retrieving your messages and not to dial out for those calls. Private Secretary requires the following hardware: * Hayes/AT compatible auto-dial modem. * Any standard remote call pick-up answering machine. (to provide the voice-mail capabilities) * P/C AT or higher w/CGA monitor or higher. (some XTs may work depending on the manufacturer) * DOS 3.1 or higher. (lower versions MAY work) * Digital Pager Service (Recommended) Because Private Secretary waits for a response at the sign on screen, the power failure (restoration) reporting feature of Private Secretary will not work until the program is registered. Once Private Secretary is registered, the sign on/sign off screens will go away and Private Secretary will run without intervention allowing the power fail reporting feature to perform when selected by the user. Although it would greatly reduce the cost of distribution, it is not feasible to attempt to include the 40+ page illustrated manual in the file package (the source for which is nearly a half a megabyte). Formatting the illustrations with ASCII characters,just so we could do so, would not do justice to the program or to you. Therefore, the documentation supplied is not intended to replace the manual but hopefully will provide enough basic information for you to get Private Secretary up and running quickly and give it a good work out. If you encounter any problems, see the support section above. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WARRANTY: Any defective; media or other materials supplied by Integrated Support Technology shall be replaced at no charge for a period of 90 days from date of delivery. If you register the program and are not satisfied for ANY reason, you may return it within 30 days for a full refund. Having exercised reasonable care in the development and testing of this product: Integrated Support Technology assumes no liability regarding the use of this product, including but not limited to; loss of data and determination of suitability for a particular purpose. In no event shall Integrated Support Technology be liable for damages exceeding the purchase price of the product. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ =============================== PSREADME Page 5 September 1995 ********************************************************************* * !*^-LATE BREAKING NEWS-^*! * ********************************************************************* * ANNOUNCING PRIVATE SECRETARY(tm) FOR WINDOWS(tm) * ********************************************************************* * Private Secretary for Windows is now available. If you like this * * product but prefer to run in the Windows environment, order the * * Windows version when you register. The pricing for the Windows * * version is $34.95 which includes, registration, full support and * * 3.5 inch diskette with program and installation software. The * * program will even use the settings created by the DOS version to * * get you up and running quickly. * * * * Among the new features for the Windows version are: * * * * - Support for COM 1-4. Allowing you greater configuration * * flexibility or to have a FAX modem on one port and an * * inexpensive data modem for Private Secretary on another * * to report calls to your answering machine and/or FAX. * * * * - Programmable number of toll saver rings and delay time for * * call pick up modes that sense you are picking up messages. * * * * - Full color, mouse driven, Windows interface. Scrolling Log * * window, operation when in the background or when minimized, * * and more! * * * * - On-Line, context sensitive help for all screens/functions * * * * You can use the order form supplied with this file package to * * order your copy directly from Integrated Support Technology. * * Or just send $34.95 plus shiiping in US$, with your DOS serial * * number, as described under the Registration section. Private * * Secretary is also available for the Mac ($34.95). * * * * Thanks for your support!!! * ********************************************************************* =============================== PSREADME Page 6 September 1995 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + !*^-EVEN MORE LATE BREAKING NEWS-^*! + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + ANNOUNCING Private Secretary PLUS(tm) FOR WINDOWS(tm) + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Private Secretary PLUS for Windows is now shipping!!!!!!!!!!!!!! + + + + Private Secretary PLUS is a complete retail product with all the + + features of Private Secretary PLUS for Windows, retail packaging, + + licensing and a list of new features that goes on and on......... + + With Private Secretary PLUS you can: + + + + -> Send pages to ANY pager right from the desktop, including full + + text messages to alphanumeric pagers. + + -> Get Caller ID (name and number) that snaps right up on your + + screen when you are in, is sent to your pager when you are out + + and is logged to disk for your records. + + -> Get Reminders for ANY date and time and set up recurring + + reminders for any day of the week. PS PLUS even knows when it + + is a weekday vs. weekend so you can set your wakeup calls. + + -> The unique FILEWATCH capability allows Private Secretary PLUS + + to work in conjunction with a Voice/FAX modem on another port + + to notify you of incomming Voice, FAX or E-Mail. VERY HOT!!! + + -> What? You want more? OK, You can now have the call logging + + continue in the background even while reporting is suspended + + so you will have a record of all incoming calls, GREAT with CID+ + -> Still more??? OK here goes; when the program is suspended, you + + can set it to start reporting calls again at a preset time in + + case you forget to resume it yourself. + + -> But wait! that's not all, Now you can set different timing pro-+ + files for digital pagers, alphanumeric pagers and phones that + + makes it easy to have call notification and reminders sent to + + your cellular and have it hangup on the first ring, while still+ + getting CallerID, call Number, time, etc on your pager and you + + can set the order that the information is displayed on your + + digitial pager and customize the alphanumeric messages so you + + can make them look like they came from a real person. + + -> I'm sure there's more but I'm gettin wore out so in a nutshell + + Private Secretary PLUS is simply the best program of it's kind + + anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! + + NOTE + + CALLER ID FEATURES REQUIRE CALLER ID MODEM AND CALLER ID SERVICE + + FROM YOUR PHONE COMPANY (NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL AREAS). + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Private Secretary Plus has been shipping since December 1994 to + + registered DOS and Windows users who at their own expense have + + purchased and tested the heck out of it. Many thanks goes to each+ + and every one of those users who exemplify the fundumental values + + from which we all benefit. Registered Users are Priceless!!!! + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ =============================== PSREADME Page 7 September 1995 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + PRIVATE SECRETARY PLUS(tm) ORDERING INFORMATION + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ You can order your copy of Private Secretary PLUS as follows: Retail Price: $99.95 ($US) YOUR PRICE UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1996: $59.95 ($US) Plus shipping and handling of: $4.50/US, $7.00/Canada, $9.00/Elsewhere California residents please add applicable sales tax. Use your VISA, MC or Amex to order by Phone or FAX by calling: 1,800-537-0782 or (408) 370-1773 both numbers are voice and FAX. If using FAX, please include your card type, account number, expiration date and authorized signature (if possible). Or by Mail, include the card information as indicated above or send check, money order or draft in US $dollars drawn on a US bank. Send to: INTEGRATED SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY 478 W. HAMILTON AVE. #191 CAMPBELL, CA 95008 AS ALWAYS - SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! ========================== ===================================================================== =============================== PSREADME Page 8 September 1995 &l0S