START MANAGER 7.1 Welcome to Start Manager 7.1. This version is done in high resolution graphics. I added mouse and color configuration capabilities to this version. Other changes include overall performance enhancements. I hope you enjoy the additions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO START --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Run HPIM.EXE. Thats it. The program will create all of the associated data files. =========================================================================== If you are already a registered user, then just type in your REGISTRATION CODE. Your in business. Thank you for your support. ============================================================================ If you are not a registered user, please register. This program is SHAREWARE. It is the end result of many, many hours of work. This is a quality program. Compare the quality with many commercial packages. Compare the PRICE !!!!!! For only $20.00 you get the REGISTRATION CODE. This turns off the first screen and the delays. Register ONCE and get FREE updates !!! (see below) Those who have already registered don't have to wait to receive their code via U.S. mail when a New Version becomes available. They just plug in their CODE and go. To register, print the registration form from the program and send a check or money order. In return I'll send you the registration code for thais and future updates of this program. ============================================================================ ABOUT START MANAGER ============================================================================ Start Manager 7.1 contains: * A Calendar with notes * A Reminder system * A Phonebook with dialer * A Journal database * A TODO list * A Calculator * An In General Note * Information about your system resources You can configure the program to show appointments and reminders when you power up Start Manager. You can leave a note to yourself. You can track those personal and business phone numbers. You can keep a journal of your daily activities. This program is easy to use and can simplify your affairs. OPTIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can configure the program to display information in ways that suit your needs. If the reminder is turned on, it will check the date and display it. If the calendar is turned on, it checks the computers date and the calendars database of notes. If it finds a match, it displays the calendar. Also included is a general note. If the program detects a note, it will display it. These options allow you to better deal with your time. SETUP ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Start Manager creates the data and configuration files when you first start the program. If you have any problems with the configuration of Start Manager, erase HPIM.CFG and run the program again. This will create a new configuration file. To have the PHONEBOOK dial the phone for you, you must 1. Have a Hayes compatible modem. 2. Set the modem Com Port Number ( port 1 or port 2 ). 3. Set the TONE or PULSE dialing option. Off Mice and Modems -------------------- If you have a modem (as specified above) you can dial a phone number from the Phone Book. But you must set the Com Port setting first. If your modem is on Com 1 or 2 you must tell Start Manager. If you try to dial out and the Port Setting for the modem is the same as the mouse, the program will hang up. I have included an option in the SETUP menu to override the mouse if problems occur. Simply toggle it OFF. DISPLAY OPTIONS ------------------------- You can select to have the Reminder or Calendar display if a note for that date exists. COLOR SETUP ----------- Select the color number of the color that you want. The number of the current color is displayed on the right side of the screen. Note: You must type in a number for each color when you change the color setup. You can also use F5 and F6 to change your background patterns. The selected pattern is automatically saved in the configuration file. ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM SPEED ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This program was developed on a 386DX running at 25 MHZ and an EGA monitor. Because it uses high resolution graphics, it needs a fast machine to run properly. I doubt it will run right on some older PC's. I also developed this program using a Logitech mouse and hope it works O.K. with other hardware configurations. Be forewarned. Also I cannot and will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from the use of this program. A great deal of effort has gone into developing and testing of this product. FUTURE VERSIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am a one man show and can only write so much code at one time. This program is hardly finished. But there comes a time when you just have say, "Enough already, release it". The hope is that 1.) The program will work on other machines ? 2.) People will actually send money to show appreciation for all the time and effort you have invested in the product. 3.) You can make enough to make a least $.25 for every hour you have invested to produce such a product. 4.) Show your wife that all those hours spent working were not a total waste of time. Consider the quality of this product. This program is the end result of years of programming experience. I need registration fees to continue. I want too express my thanks to those of you who have registered this product and shown your appreciation for the quality of this product. VERY IMPORTANT ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Will there be a next version ? That depends on you. It cost me time and money to produce this product. I have come to a point were I can no longer spend anymore time on this program. If I get enough registrations to justify my time I will continue, if not then this is it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you like or don't like something, contact me. I won't bite. I can be reached via the POSTAL SERVICE (see program ) John Linnabary P.O. Box 247462 Columbus, Ohio 43224 USENET ( jlinn@bluemoon.uucp ), GENIE ( J.LINNABARY ). Allow 1 to 2 weeks for delivery of your registration code. Because I have only recieved a few registration fees to date, I only check my P.O. box every week or so. I send the registration code the day I get it from my P.O. Box.