Thank you for choosing Private Secretary(tm)! ===================================================================== CONTENTS OF THIS FILE --------------------- * Copyright Notice..................1 * Terms...........................1-2 * File Package......................2 * Support.........................2-3 * Initial Start Up..................3 * General Information.............3-4 * Registration Information..........4 * Warranty..........................5 ===================================================================== NOTICE ------ Private Secretary(tm) is a copyrighted product of Integrated Support Technology. (c) 1991-1993, 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(tm) is a trademark of Integrated Support Technology. ==================================================================== TERMS ----- This version of Private Secretary(tm) is distributed as SHAREWARE. You may evaluate the program for up to 30 days. If you continue using the program beyond that period, you are required to pay the registration fee of $25, or delete all uncompressed copies of the program and its supporting files. You may distribute UNREGISTERED copies of the program to other individuals, clubs, groups and local BBS services. You may not charge for it 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Private Secretary(tm) Page 1 PSREADME 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. IST 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 --------- ----------- PVTS109 .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 PSINVOIC.FRM Blank Invoice for facilitating corporate purchases of Private Secretary. PSBRIEF .TXT Brief marketing description of the program. 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. 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. ===================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Private Secretary(tm) Page 2 PSREADME 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 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) * CGA monitor or higher. * DOS 3.1 or higher. (lower versions MAY work) * Digital Pager Service (Recommended) Note: Contact Integrated Support Technology if you require the Monochrome version. 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Private Secretary(tm) Page 3 PSREADME 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. ===================================================================== REGISTRATION ------------ When you register Private Secretary(tm), you will receive: * A registration code which will; eliminate the signon/signoff screens, allow you to personalize your copy, and enable the power failure/restoration reporting feature. * 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. Just check the appropriate box on the order form or contact IST for further information. TO REGISTER, 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 don't want to use the form, you can simply print the serial number and version on your check or money order for $25 (plus CA tax) and send it to the following address. We will ship to the address indicated on your check or envelope unless otherwise specified. Integrated Support Technology 478 W. Hamilton Ave. * Suite 191 Campbell, CA 95008 FAX (408) 379-0516 Compuserve ID: 72225, 1577 Internet: 72225,1577@compuserve.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Private Secretary(tm) Page 4 PSREADME ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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. 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. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Private Secretary(tm) Page 5 PSREADME