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- FlashBack v1.2
- March 12, 2000
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- Please read this file, it contains important information about the program.
- I kept this readme short because most people don't like long manuals. Please
- also read the Help file included with the program.
-
- FlashBack is a fully customisable compact flash-based backup utility for the
- Psion Series 5, 5mx and compatible machines. It is sophisticated yet easy to
- use. You just define personal profiles containing single files, folders or
- entire folder trees, and FlashBack takes care of the rest. It closes files
- that are open, backs up the profile, encrypts the files, then reopens the
- files it closed earlier. It reminds you whenever a backup is due. It checks
- the battery status to make sure that you never start a backup with low main
- batteries. You can also create shortcuts in your favourite folder: just one
- click on a shortcut, FlashBack starts, and performs the backup without one
- more keypress required. A detailed Help and Topic Help screens help you get
- started. Try FlashBack and never lose data again!
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- WHAT'S NEW?
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- v1.2: * A true synchronise mode has been added: FlashBack can remove files
- in the destination folders that no longer exist in their original
- location.
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- * Option to archive 2 versions of the file: if an older version of
- the file exists in the destination folder, it will be renamed, and
- the new version backed up to the folder.
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- * The progress window now shows only those file names that are indeed
- backed up, not every file the program is examining.
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- * The Create shortcut dialog has been improved, and no longer causes
- a crash when the name of the profile contains spaces.
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- * Folder trees are now scanned using a new, improved algorithm.
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- * Contacts, Email and ExtraBars applications are correctly closed and
- restarted.
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- * "Working..." is displayed during a backup.
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- INSTALLATION
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- 1) The installation file is Flashback12.SIS. There are two ways of using
- a **.SIS installation file:
- - from a PC (if PsiWin is installed), double-click on the **.SIS file
- (this can be done from the WinZip window, even without unzipping
- the **.SIS file)
- - from the Epoc machine itself (if there is an Add/Remove icon in the
- Control panel): copy the **.SIS file anywhere on your Epoc device
- and double-tap it.
-
- Important! If you try to use more than one flash disk for backup, the
- program must be installed to the C: drive, otherwise upon removing of
- the flash disk the program will stop working. If your flash disk will
- never be removed during backup, you can install the program to D:
-
- 2) You are now ready to run FlashBack! It's icon should appear on the
- Extras bar, so just click on it! Please read the Help file before you
- use the program.
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- If you are upgrading from an earlier version, your profiles will be
- preserved and the Flashback.ini file automatically converted to the
- new version when the program is first launched.
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- Pocket IQ CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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- If you require further help or information on any Pocket IQ product you
- can contact support via any of the following:
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- Internet:
- The Pocket IQ Homepage on the worldwide web is located at
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- http://www.pocketIQ.com
-
- The latest versions of all Pocket IQ products are available from here,
- as well as general information relating to EPOC palmtop computers.
- You can also send requests or questions directly to the author via email:
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- peter@pocketIQ.com
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- REGISTRATION
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- FlashBack is a SHAREWARE program. Shareware means that you have a trial
- period of 20 days in which you test the program to see if you like it
- and want to use it. If you do want to keep it, you must register with us.
-
- Registration is very simple. Please visit our web site or read the Help
- for instructions on how to register.
-
- Soon after registration you will receive a password by E-mail for the
- name you supply. All you have to do then is to type exactly that name
- and password in the registration dialog. Registration will remove the
- Registration reminder dialogs. Also, registered users will receive FREE
- technical support, and an E-mail whenever a new version is available for
- downloading. Of course, you won't have to re-register for any future
- versions, they will be FREE.
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- CREDITS:
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- * Thanks to Roger Muggleton and Jason Kneen for their help with specific
- programming questions.
- * Many thanks to my beta testers especially Stephen Lee, Christian Bruss
- and Ralf Cirksena.
- * My biggest thanks to all the people who decide or decided to register
- this program.
- * And last but not least thanks to you for trying FlashBack! :-)
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- FlashBack and all associated files are Copyright (C) 1999-2000 Pocket IQ and
- Peter Csutora. All Rights Reserved.
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- End of Readme.
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