************************************************************* * COPYRIGHT (C) 1994 ENM CONSULTING. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. * ************************************************************* INTRODUCTION: Thanks for getting KIDSDESK! This is a Multimedia desktop for kids which can be used in a variety of ways. KIDSDESK was built with the toddler in mind. Many toddlers are amazed at keyboards and love to bang away on them as if they were sitting in front of a piano but the damage that can result from such actions when in Microsoft Windows(R) environment can be paralyzing (as I found out with my daughter). At the same time though, you really wish there was a safe way to get your toddlers interested in computers. This is what KIDSDESK was designed to do. Not only can you safely let your child "bang" away at the keyboard, but you can give your child some action-response learning tool that they will become familiar with and learn from. MULTIMEDIA & REGISTRATION LIMITATIONS: KIDSDESK plays WAV and AVI files but the hardware and/or software needed for this support must be ALREADY INSTALLED on your computer (so a sound card and drivers for AVI video, usually Video For Windows runtime, MUST be present to play these files). Please note that ONLY a registered copy of KIDSDESK software will play more than 12 files. Also, ONLY a registered copy will play AVI files, play in unattended mode, and ONLY a registered copy will enable crude mouse painting capabilities (sorry for the snag, but just trying to keep things honest for all shareware developers). USES: In one instance, KIDSDESK works like flash cards. Bitmap files (BMP files) are displayed when the child hits a key. The bitmaps are displayed one at a time in the center of the screen and repeat until a password is entered which exits the program. If there is a corresponding WAV file (sound file) with the same prefix as the BMP file, it is played before the picture is removed from the screen. For example, if a file named PARENTS.BMP is displayed on the screen, then the WAV directory will be searched for a PARENTS.WAV file. If found, the WAV file will be played. It can also be used as a self running demonstration tool that loops through all the files over and over until a 'password' is entered. You can exhibit your Multimedia files in a cost effective manner with an easy and pleasing interface. INSTALLATION & SETUP: The software was designed to make it easy to setup. Just run the SETUP.EXE program that came with KIDSDESK and answer the questions asked of you. The setup will then copy the files to your hard drive and then it will run the KSETUP.EXE program where you must further answer a few more questions. You will be prompted for the name of the source directories of the BMP, WAV, AVI files. Also, you can customize KIDSDESK by entering your toddlers name (or company name if it is used for business). It has a 'MOUSE DRAW' check box if you want an "advanced" toddler to start "learning" how to use the mouse as a crude drawing tool, and a 'INTERACTIVE' check box if you want KIDSDESK to be used with user intervention- ie. let your kids 'bang' on the keyboard to get to the next picture. Lastly, it has a prompt so you can enter the Registration Number to enable all the features listed above. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A. DISCLAIMER INFORMATION: THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS-IS". NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE AS TO IT OR ANY MEDIUM IT MAY BE ON. WE WILL PROVIDE NO COMPENSATION FOR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OUR PRODUCT, INCLUDING SUCH DAMAGES RESULTING FROM NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT, EVEN AFTER NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IS MENTIONED. B. LICENSE INFORMATION: This software is being distributed as shareware. As such, you are NOT authorized to SELL or otherwise market this product without prior written permission of ENM Consulting. For Information about a License to sell and/or distribute KIDSDESK.EXE, Please contact : ENM Consulting PO Box 570694 Whitestone, NY 11357 C. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Registration is $12. After registration, a unique registration number will be mailed to you which will enable the software to play AVI files (you will need to have Microsoft Video(R) drivers installed on your PC already), play in unattended mode, enable the crude mouse drawing option, and play more then 12 files. You can register by sending the money, a note of which program you would like to register (in this case it is KIDSDESK), and, please don't forget, a return address and mail to: NO CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT. WE ONLY HONOR CHECKS, and MONEY ORDER. WE RECOMMEND YOU DO NOT SEND CASH FOR IF IT GETS LOST, OR MISHANDLED WE CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. IF CASH IS USED, IT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE USE OF CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS WILL GUARANTEE PROOF OF PAYMENT IN ANY CASE OF CLAIMS. ENM Consulting PO Box 570694 Whitestone, NY 11357 Of course, any comments or suggestions as to how we can make our products better to suit your own needs are greatly appreciated- Thanks and enjoy! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (R) Microsoft Video For Windows and Microsoft Windows are owned and distributed by Microsoft Corporation