******************************************************************** * * * Jailbird - Version 2.11 * * Copyright (c) 1993 by LB Software * * * * Published exclusively by: * * RMH Computer Services * * PO Box 657 * * Beech Grove IN 46107-0657 * * (317) 782-9903 * * * ******************************************************************** _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER RMH Computer Services is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. JAILBIRD v2.11 Page 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- JAILBIRD is an entertaining program which allows you to create replicas of "vanity" license plates on your screen, and optionally print them out on a printer. You can configure your plate for any of the 50 United States. Each state includes the current state slogan. You can configure your own colors for the on-screen display, the also print those colors if you have a supported color printer. JAILBIRD should operate on virtually any computer system which has a VGA monitor and card (or better) and a mouse. WARRANTY -------- Neither LB Software nor RMH Computer Services make warranty of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Neither LB Software nor RMH Computer Services shall be liable for any damages, whether direct, indirect, special or consequential arising from a failure of this program to operate in the manner desired by the user. Neither LB Software nor RMH Computer Services shall be liable for any damage to data or property which may be caused directly or indirectly by use of the program. IN NO EVENT WILL LB SOFTWARE OR RMH COMPUTER SERVICES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. INSTALLATION: ------------- Installation of JAILBIRD is very easy. To install to a Hard Disk Drive, simply create a subdirectory (i.e. C:\JAILBIRD) and copy all of the files to that directory. To operate from a floppy disk, simply copy all of the files to a blank floppy disk. There is no special setup or configuration necessary. QUICK START: ------------ In order to make full use of all of JAILBIRD's features, you will need to completely read this short documentation file. But if you want to start using JAILBIRD quickly, simply switch to the subdirectory that you copied the files to (or switch to the floppy drive that contains your JAILBIRD floppy disk), type JAILBIRD and press the [ENTER] key. The opening screen will be displayed, and pressing any key will then start the program. At any time, you can click on the QUIT button to quit the program. JAILBIRD v2.11 Page 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRINTING THE DOCUMENTATION: --------------------------- This documentation file is formatted for 70-characters per line, and 60-lines per page. To print the documentation, you can simply issue the following command from the DOS command line: COPY JAILBIRD.DOC PRN The documentation file contains form-feed characters, so it can also be printed by various printing utilities. THE MAIN INPUT WINDOW --------------------- When you first start the program, you will be placed in the input window located above the default license plate. This is where you type in your own personalized information. The input window contains 6 fields for information. The first field is required, the last 5 are optional. The first field is for your state, and will accept the 2-character abbreviation for your state. The second field is where you type in the vanity plate text. This field will accept 10 characters, and will be displayed in ALL CAPS (all capitol letters). The third field is for the year, which will be displayed in the upper right corner of your plate. This does not have to be the current year; you can use any year that you like. If left blank, the upper-right corner of the plate will also be blank. The fourth field is for the month, which will be displayed in the upper left corner of your plate. Again, this does not have to be the current month. If left blank, the upper-left corner of the plate will also be blank. The fifth field can be used to add text to the upper portion of the license plate "bracket". If this field is left blank, the upper plate bracket will not be included on the plate. The sixth field can be used to add text to the lower portion of the license plate "bracket". If left blank, the lower plate bracket will not be included on the plate. Once you have completed all 6 fields, your customized personal plate will be displayed on the screen. Alternately, you can click on the SHOW PLATE button at any time *AFTER* inputting the State to display the plate. (The State is the only mandatory field). JAILBIRD v2.11 Page 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRINTER SETUP (& COLOR SETUP) ----------------------------- To set up the system for your printer, and to customize the on-screen colors, use your mouse to click on the PRINTER SETUP button. This will take you to the printer/color setup screen. This screen has 6 basic parts: PRESS SETTINGS, PRESS TYPE, MODE, PRESS LOCATION, Custom Color Configuration, and the Press Setup Room (that's were all the *real* action takes place.....but it's private, and only JAILBIRD employees have access to it). PRESS SETTINGS - This group of "levers" control most of the visual aspects of the license plate: Landscape, Print State, Print Motto, Shade Frames, and Use User-defined Colors. The first three are turned on by default, and you can activate/deactivate any of the "levers" by clicking on them. Landscape is active by default, which causes the license plate to be turned "sideways" when printed. Print State is active by default, which causes the STATE to be printed on the upper-center portion of the plate. Print Motto is also active by default, which causes the state's motto to be displayed on the lower-center portion of the plate. Shade Frames is inactive by default. If you activate this option, the bracket areas of the printed plate will be "shaded" rather than plain. Use User-Defined Colors is also inactive by default. If you activate this option, you can customize the on-screen colors using the color palette at the bottom of the screen. PRESS TYPE - This is for selecting the printer type that you have. Simply click on the button next to the type of printer that you have. MODE - This option will let you modify the various printing modes available for the selected printer. As you switch from one printer type to another, the available "mode" options will change accordingly. You may need to experiment with this setting if you are not sure of the printing resolution that your printer is capable of. PRESS LOCATION - this option tells the program where to find the License Plate "press" - this is actually the location of your printer. The program will support printers on LPT1 and LPT2. Simply click on the appropriate one. CUSTOM COLOR CONFIGURATION - this is the palette where you can modify the on-screen color selection. You can modify the PLATE COLOR, PLATE TEXT, BRACKET COLOR, and BRACKET TEXT. Simply click on the available colors for each item. JAILBIRD v2.11 Page 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRESS SETUP ROOM - As stated above, this is where the *real* work on your plate takes place. Only JAILBIRD employees are allowed in here, and the door knob has a security device installed on it to prevent unauthorized access to the Press Setup Room! RETURN - Once you have finished your setup configuration, use your mouse and click on the RETURN button to go back to the main screen. PRINT ----- Clicking on the PRINT button will begin the process of "pressing" your custom license plate. Once this process starts, you can abort it by pressing your [ESC] key. QUIT ---- At any time during the program, you can quit by clicking on the QUIT button. This will close down the program and return you to the DOS prompt. ABOUT ----- Clicking on the ABOUT button will display a window that contains information about the program and it's creator and publisher. To exit the window, click on the small block in the upper-left corner of the window. REG INFO -------- Clicking on the REG INFO button will display a window that contains information on how to register your copy of JAILBIRD. To exit the window, click on the small block in the upper-left corner of the window. For additional information about registering your copy of JAILBIRD, see the file REGISTER.TXT that was included with the program. SHOW PLATE ---------- Clicking on the SHOW PLATE button will display the plate with the current input fields. This can be done at any point *AFTER* inputting the State. JAILBIRD v2.11 Page 5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- REGISTRATION BENEFITS --------------------- Registered users of JAILBIRD will receive: 1) A disk containing the most current version of the program. 2) A lifetime license to use the product. 3) Registered copies of JAILBIRD will display the owners name in the "ABOUT" window. 4) Registered copies of JAILBIRD will not print the "watermark" on the printed copies. 5) Support via the phone, by fax, mail, CompuServe, and various other message networks. 6) A 30 day money-back guarantee. 7) Special discounts and online credits for CompuServe. 8) Special discounts on magazines, newsletter, and products from Public (software) Libraries. 9) Special discounts on Shareware Magazine, one of the industry's foremost publications, by Mike Callahan (alias Dr. FileFinder) And apart from all that, the knowledge that you are helping to support the Shareware concept - a distribution system that brings you quality software at realistic prices. JAILBIRD v2.11 Page 6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRODUCT SUPPORT --------------- Registered users are entitled to full product support via mail or telephone for a period of not less than 90 days. Support may also be obtained via Compuserve email, and other electronic services. If technical problems in the software are discovered within 90 days of registration, RMH Computer Services will, at their option, either provide a workable solution to the problem or a refund of the registration cost. After the initial 90 days, RMH Computer Services is only obligated to make reasonable effort to supply a revised copy of the software. Support for unregistered users will be available in regards to product installation and basic program operation. Support via mail is available at RMH Computer Services, PO Box 657, Beech Grove IN 46107-0657 USA. Telephone support is available at 317-782-9903 between the hours of 08:00am - 06:00pm EST. Email support is also available via our BBS at 317-784-2147 24hrs/day (*). You may also direct email to Richard Holler via Compuserve [73567,1547], INTERNET:73567.1547@compuserve.com, FidoNet NetMail [1:231/290], and RIME private/routed email [->5056]. (*) When logging on to the BBS, using the name RMH COMPUTER, and a password of SERVICES will take you directly to the RMH Computer Services support/distribution area, and will bypass all of the 1st time caller questionaires.