Professional Capture Systems Readme.txt file Subject Page ------------------------------------- Shareware...........................1 ASP Ombudsman Policy................1 Limited Warrany.....................2 Installation........................3 The User's Manual...................5 Technical Support...................5 Distributing........................5 Purchasing the Licensed Version.....6 Order Forms: JASC, Inc.................(US) The Thompson Partnership..(England) Definition of Shareware Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an updated program and a printed manual. Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and retail software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like retail authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware. Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's retail or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is lower, prices are lower also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it. ASP Ombudsman Policy This program is produced by 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 or send a Compuserve message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536 1 LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY THIS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS (INCLUDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE) ARE PROVIDES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. FURTHER, JASC, INC.(JASC) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE, OF THE SOFTWARE OR WRITTEN MATERIALS IN TERMS OF CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS, OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. IF THE SOFTWARE OR WRITTEN MATERIALS ARE DEFECTIVE YOU, AND NOT JASC OR ITS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES, ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION. THE ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, THAT IS MADE BY JASC, ON THIS JASC PRODUCT. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY JASC, ITS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY AND YOU MAY NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH INFORMATION OR ADVICE. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NEITHER JASC NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT EVEN IF JASC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This Limited Warranty shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY USING THE SHAREWARE VERSION OF PROFESSIONAL CAPTURE SYSTEMS YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU ALSO AGREE THAT THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND SUPERSEDE ALL PROPOSALS OR PRIOR AGREEMENTS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE PARTIES RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE THE LIMITED WARRANTY. 2 Installing Professional Capture Systems Before you can use the Professional Capture Systems you have to run the setup program from DOS or Windows so it will work properly on your computer. You cannot just copy the files from the Professional Capture Systems disk to your hard disk. The files on the distribution disk are packed in a special way to save space. The setup program unpacks those files and builds them on your working disk. Installation from within Microsoft Windows 1. Make Windows' "Program Manager" the active window. 2. From Windows' "Program Manager", select "File", then select "Run". This will open the "Run" dialog box. Place the copy of Professional Capture Systems in your floppy drive. Now, the dialog box needs for you to type in the command that will run the Professional Capture Systems installation program. * If your floppy disk goes in your Drive "A", type: A:SETUP Leave the "Run Minimized" box un-selected, and click the "OK" command button (or press "Enter"). * If your floppy disk goes in your Drive "B", type: B:SETUP Leave the "Run Minimized" box un-selected, and click the "OK" command button (or press "Enter"). 3. Fill in the required information in the dialog box. * It will ask you for the "Source Drive and Directory" designation where your Professional Capture Systems floppy disk is located. (This is the same floppy drive designation you typed in the previous step before the word "setup".) * It will ask you for the hard disk "Destination Drive and Directory" designation on which you want it to install Professional Capture Systems. It will suggest a directory named "C:\PCS". If you want the Professional Capture Systems program files installed on a different drive or directory, just click the pointer to the right of the characters you want to change, backspace over the ones you want to erase, then type in the new designation. * It will automatically build a Professional Capture Systems icon and add it to "Program Manager". Accept the "Yes" (already selected by default) if you do want it to do this. Select "No" if you do not. 4. Professional Capture Systems Setup will unpack the necessary files (for both WinCapture and DosCapture) and place them into your directory. 5. Professional Capture Systems Setup will notify you when the installation is completed. 3 Installing Professional Capture Systems (continued) Installation from DOS 1. Place the copy of Professional Capture Systems in your floppy drive. Now, at the DOS prompt you will need to type in the command that will run the Professional Capture Systems installation program. * If your floppy disk goes in your Drive "A", type: A:SETUP * If your floppy disk goes in your Drive "B", type: B:SETUP 2. If the setup program cannot find the file PCS.CMP, it will ask you for the drive and directory where it can be found. If the setup program finds PCS.CMP this step will be skipped. If you are asked for the drive and directory, you should type in the drive name followed by a colon and slash and then the directory. The following is an example. B:\ 3. The setup program will ask you for the hard disk "Destination Drive and Directory" designation on which you want it to install Professional Capture Systems. 4. Professional Capture Systems Setup will unpack the necessary files (for both WinCapture and DosCapture) and place them into your directory. 5. Professional Capture Systems Setup will notify you when the installation is completed. 4 The User's Manual The user's manual is one of the files that will be unpacked and placed on your working disk when you run the SETUP program. The file is PCS.TXT. It is a text file. When you purchase the licensed version of Professional Capture Systems you will receive a fully illustrated, printed User's Guide. Professional Capture Systems Technical Support Technical support for Professional Capture Systems can be obtained from: USA --------- JASC, Inc. 10901 Red Circle Drive Suite 340 Minnetonka, MN 55343 USA (612) 930-9171 (9am to 5pm USA central time) England ------------------------ The Thompson Partnership Church Croft, Bramshall, UTTOXETER, Staffs. ST14 5DE 0889 564601 Distributing You are encouraged to pass a copy of the shareware verison of Professional Capture Systems along to your friends for evaluation. If you do so, you must provide them with the entire set of Professional Capture Systems shareware version files. These include: SETUP.EXE PCS.CMP README.TXT VENDOR.DOC Do not simply copy the files off your hard drive. Professional Capture Systems must be installed using the SETUP program! 5 Purchasing the Licensed Version You may use the shareware version of Professional Capture Systems for a 30 day trial period. If you would like to continue to use Professional Capture Systems after the 30 day trial period, you are required to purchase the licensed version of Professional Capture Systems. When you purchase the licensed version of Professional Capture Systems you will receive a disk with the licensed version and the printed user's guide. Professional Capture Systems may be purchased from a number of sources. You are free to purchase your copy from where ever you desire. The vendors include: The Thompson Partnership - England JASC, Inc. - USA 6 JASC, Inc. (USA) You can order from JASC, Inc. by payment with check or credit card. The credit cards accepted are MC and Visa. The numbers for ordering are: Voice (612) 930-9171 or FAX (612) 930-9172 Professional Capture Systems 1.00 (or latest version) NAME______________________________________________ COMPANY___________________________________________ STREET____________________________________________ STREET____________________________________________ CITY______________________________________________ STATE_________________________ ZIP____________ COUNTRY_________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER_____________________ Disk Size Prefered 3.5"_____ 5.25"_____ Where did you hear about Professional Capture Systems? ________________________________________ Professional Capture Systems....................$39.00...______ Minnesota residents add 6.5% sales tax...................______ Shipping/Handling - US or Canada.................$4.00...______ Shipping/Handling - Outside of US or Canada.....$15.00...______ ========== Total in US Funds drawn on a US Bank.........______ Make checks payable to: JASC, Inc. Mail to: JASC, Inc. 10901 Red Circle Drive Suite 340 Minnetonka, MN 55343 USA The Thompson Partnership (England) You can order from The Thompson Partnership by payment with cheque or credit card. The credit cards accepted are: MC, Visa and American Express. The numbers for ordering are: 0889 564601 (Voice) or 0889 563219 (FAX) Please use this form when ordering by mail. Professional Capture Systems 1.00 (or latest version) NAME______________________________________________ COMPANY___________________________________________ ADDRESS___________________________________________ ADDRESS___________________________________________ TOWN______________________________________________ CITY______________________________________________ COUNTRY_____________________ POST CODE____________ TELEPHONE NUMBER__________________________ CREDIT CARD TYPE__________________________ CREDIT CARD NUMBER________________________ EXPIRATION DATE___________________________ Disk Size Prefered 3.5"_____ 5.25"_____ Where did you hear about Professional Capture Systems? ________________________________________ Professional Capture Systems (Shipping/Handling/VAT included)...œ29.00*** (UK Pounds) *** Be aware that if you live in Europe and purchase a copy of Professional Capture Systems from a distributor outside of Europe, you will be liable for the VAT and Customs charges. Thus a cheaper price from an non-European distributor may end up costing you more. Make cheques or EuroCheque payable to: The Thompson Partnership (remember to put your card number on the reverse of the cheque) Mail to: The Thompson Partnership Church Croft, Bramshall, UTTOXETER, Staffs, England ST14 5DE