THE VIDEO STORE  version 3.0
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I.    INTRODUCTION

Welcome to The Video Store.  The Video Store is a Point-Of-Sale (POS)
system to operate any video rental store.  The program supports bar code
scanners, standard printers & receipt printers, cash drawers, and modems.
The following features are part of the software:

* Password protection with multiple levels of security
* Define 0/1/2 taxes
* Supports barcode scanners, cash drawers and printers
* Track customers, vendors, sales personnel and inventory management
* Define rental price and sale price for each item
* Define different rental prices for each day of the week
* Define special rental promotions
* Option to print rental agreement
* Fast rental returns
* Track late charges and customer return history
* Generate detailed invoices or receipts
* Full payments, partial payments and deposits
* Custom report writer to design your own reports
* Custom mailing label generator to design your own labels and barcodes
* Custom form designer to design your own forms
* Appointment scheduler and To-do list manager.
* Wordprocessing and mailmerges
* Many financial reports
* Network ready




II.   INSTALLATION

The Video Store requires any IBM PC compatible computer with a hard 
disk drive.  Prior to installation, verify that the CONFIG.SYS file meets
the following requirements:

		FILES=99
		BUFFERS=20

It is also highly recommended to have EMS or XMS memory installed.  Even
though the software will operate without this memory, it will operate
much slower than if EMS or XMS memory is installed.

Refer to your DOS manual if any of the above is unfamiliar to the user.

To run the software, enter VID at the DOS prompt.


The following environment variable commands are supported:

   SET VID=NETWORK        Forces the program to operate under the network
                          mode.  Please note:  The program automatically
                          senses the existence of a network during normal
                          operation.  This feature is only needed if the
                          program cannot detect the network.

   SET VID=COLOR          Forces the program to operate in color mode.
 
   SET VID=MONO           Forces the program to operate in monochrome mode.

   SET VID=E:0            Forces EMS mode to be disabled.




The environment variable commands may be combined.  For example,

   SET VID=NETWORK;MONO;E:0


         
If your computer has EMS/XMS memory, it will attempt to operate in protected
mode, otherwise it will operate in real mode.  If you wish to force the
software to operate in real mode, set the following environment variable:

       SET BLINKER=/DT20000   





III.  ONLINE HELP

Online Help is available from inside the program.  It may be activated by
pressing ALT-H from anywhere in the program.  




IV.   HARDWARE SUPPORTED

The following hardware is supported:

   * Modem                Any modem connected to a COM port.
   * Cash Drawer          Cash Drawers connected to the serial or parallel port      
   * Printers	          Laser, Dot Matrix, or Receipt Printers.  Must be
		          connected to the parallel port.
   * Bar Code Scanner     Keyboard Wedge Device only,




V.    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A brief word document (MANUAL.DOC) has been included to show the basic
operations of The Video Store software.





VI.   REGISTERATION

The Video Store is not a free program.  You are free to evaluate the 
program.  The unregistered version has some invoicing limitations.
If you decide that you wish to use The Video Store in your place of business,
please order a copy of the software.  Once ordered, a registered version of
The Video Store will be sent to you.  You would also be entitled to unlimited
free support at no extra cost.

To order by mail:
  Print the file ORDER.TXT and fill out all of the required information.  
  Enclose a check for $149 (Florida State add Sales Tax) and mail	 
  it to:
  
     Software Store Products, Inc.
     10351 SW 69th Court
     Ocala, FL 34476
     U.S.A.


To order by credit card:
  Tel:(800)232-8561 (352)237-0378        Fax:(352)237-0662


To order on the internet by credit card:
   www.softstore.net/video




VII.  EXTERNAL MODULES

The Credit Card Store is an external module that is available to interface
with The Video Store software.  This module will connect a VeriFone Credit
Card terminal to The Video Store software.  When a transaction is made on
the terminal, all credit card information is automatically transmitted to
The Video Store software.  The price for this module is $39,95.




VIII. SUPPORT

There is no charge for technical support.  If you have any questions
regarding the software, please feel free to contact our technical
support staff.

Tel:      (352)237-0616
Internet: support@softstore.net
WWW:      www.softstore.net