ACTIONS 123 DEMO PROGRAM
                                 Version 0.1
                     Copyright (C) 1992 Vantage Software Co.

INTRODUCTION
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Actions 123 is a children's educational program running under Microsoft 
Windows 3.0 and 3.1.  It is designed for children from 2 to 6.  This
program teaches children about numbers, counting, addition, and
subtraction using animated animals.

Actions 123 uses four scenarios and eight animals to create the animation.
Each scenery is accompanied by a different music.  These scenarios and 
animals alternate to create more variety in learning.

This demon version of Action 123 only offers the number display selection.
The fully functional program with four different selections  - number
display, counting, addition, and subtraction is available in the
registered version of ACTION 123. Please register to receive the other
three function selections.

You are welcome to distribute or share Actions 123 demo program with
your friends provided you do not alter the contents of this program.
Only Actions 123 version 0.1 can be treated as public domain software.
You may not distribute the registered version.

FILE LIST
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The distribution version of Actions 123 contains the following files

		ACT123.EXE  -   main executable
		ACT123.SPK  -   voice data file
		DOVOICE.DLL -   voice driver
		ACT123.TXT  -   this readme file

All of the above files should be located in the same sub-directory for 
the program to operate properly.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Since Actions 123 operates under Microsoft Windows 3.0 environment,
the following system configuration is recommended for Actions 123
to run effectively.

	- PC/AT 286, 386, 486, or better computer operating
	  at speed greater than 10 MHz

	- Microsoft Windows 3.0 or later operating environment

	- Mouse pointing device

	- EGA, VGA, and XGA display system


INSTALLATION
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To install Actions 123, just copy the files stated in the FILE LIST 
paragraph above into a sub-directory of your choice.  Then, you should
activate the Microsoft Windows 3.0 environment.  Next, select the 
"RUN" option under the "file" menu item of your Windows 3.0 Program 
Manager.  This will result a dialog box appears on your screen.  Under
the "Command Line" input, type in the directory path of Actions 123 
and ACT123.EXE to execute the program.

If you want to permanently install Actions 123 in your Program 
Manager, please refer to Windows 3.0 User's manual for the procedures
to adding icons within Program Manager.

PROGRAM OPERATION
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Upon activating Actions 123,  it will undergo an initialization process 
for a period of 15 seconds.  During this time, a message box will be 
displayed on the screen, and the mouse will be disabled.  When the mouse 
is re-enabled, you may click on the "OK" bottom to enter the main program.

After initialization, Actions 123 comes up as a blue toy with the first
scenery displayed in the upper-left corner.  Below the screen are 10 number
keys, and to the right of the screen are four selection keys.  The default
selection is set to the first selection and all other selections are
disabled.

Press a number from 1 to 10 or use mouse to click on the number key to
select a number you wish to display. For example, if you selected 3, 3
rabbits (or another animal) will hop to the screen one after the other to
their designated spots on the screen. You can display other numbers by
repeating this procedure for the duration of the program.


A short music tune will be playing while the animals are moving to their
designated locations. The music can be turned off with the system menu.

The animation will stop with the screen cleared when the main program
window is either moved or resized.

Double-click on the system menu located in the left corner to terminate 
program.

LICENSE AGREEMENT
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The distribution version of Actions 123 is a freeware.  It serves as 
a demonstration for the registered version of Actions 123.  However, 
it is copyrighted material, and it is protected by the copyright laws
of the United States.  You may not alter, decompile, nor disassemble
the program for any purpose.

We encourage you to share this distribution version of  Actions 123 
with your friends.  

REGISTRATION
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Registration fee for Actions 123 is $20.00.  For registered user of
Pictures ABC, an earlier program by Vantage Software, the registration fee
is $10.00.

Registration can be done through telephone or mail. To order by telephone,
please call 1-800-497-3028, and leave your name and address. Actions 123
version 1.0 will be sent to you through C.O.D.  To order by mail,  please
fill out the form below and send it with registration fee to:

			VANTAGE SOFTWARE CO
			P. O. BOX 612631
			SAN JOSE, CA  95161-2631

DISCLAIMER
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Vantage Software Company is not responsible for any damages or loss of data
due to usage of Actions 123 distribution version.

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