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┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ FLEXI-TUTOR WEEKLY SPELLER │ │ │ │ │ │ Manual for the IBM, PC Compatible, & Tandy 1000 │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ Copyright 1989, 1990, 1991 by : │ │ │ │ TCE SOFTWARE │ │ P.O BOX 2477 │ │ GAITHERSBURG MD. 20886 │ │ (301) 963-3848 │ │ │ │ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This manual is copyrighted and all rights │ │ reserved. This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, │ │ reproduced,translated or reduced to any electronic medium or │ │ machine readable form without prior consent, in writing, from │ │ TCE. │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Flexi-Tutor Weekly Speller │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ SHAREWARE CONCEPT Weekly Speller is a copyrighted program protected by both U.S. and international copyright law. You are authorized to use it without charge for a limited period of time under the terms of the TCE's license agreement. After that time, you must register & pay for Weekly Speller to continue using it. Weekly Speller is distributed as shareware. Shareware is commercial software distributed in an unconventional manner. Microcomputers copy information very easily. Instead of trying to make your life miserable and frustrating with complicated copy protection, shareware takes advantage of this to reach as many users as possible at the lowest cost. Anyone may copy a shareware program and distribute it to whomever they desire, provided they do not charge a fee or alter it. The program must be distributed in compressed form with all files intact. SHAREWARE ISN'T FREE However, unlike conventional distribution, shareware allows you to evaluate the product before you decide to purchase it. The price is often lower, as well, because of reduced advertising and distribution costs. It can only work with your support. If you are still using a shareware product after a couple of weeks, then it is obviously worth something to you, and you should register it. REGISTRATION INFORMATION $20.......For a single user version of Weekly Speller which includes: * Registered Copy of the Latest Version * Printed Manual with Binder. * Notice of next update * 90 Day Tech Support $30.......For a single user version of Weekly Speller which includes: * Registered Copy of the Latest Version * Printed Manual with Binder. * 2 Years Free update * 2 Years Tech Support * 20% discount on future orders (Preferred Customer) $15.......For an additional copies of Weekly Speller which includes: * Registered Copy of the Latest Version * Printed Manual with Binder. HOW TO REGISTER To register your copy of Weekly Speller, send in a completed copy of the enclosed order form (ORDER.TXT) or call TCE at (301)-963-3848 or (800)-482-4823 between 5 PM EST and 11 PM EST. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 1 ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Flexi-Tutor Weekly Speller │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT TCE Software grants the customer a personal non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use the enclosed program under the terms stated below. * The Weekly Speller program and all other programs and documentation distributed or shipped with it are copyrighted works protected by U.S. and international copyright law. * Title and ownership of the software and documentation remains with TCE Software. You are granted a license to use your copy of Flexi_Tutor Weekly Speller only under the terms and conditions specified in this license agreement. * Weekly Speller is a commercial software package. It is not free, and it is not in the public domain. It is distributed as shareware, which means that before you pay for the package, you may try it and see if you want to continue using it. You may use Weekly Speller free for a trial period of up to 30 days. If you wish to continue using Weekly Speller after that period, you must pay the registration fee. If you choose not to pay the registration fee, you must stop using Weekly Speller and remove it from your computer! * You may use your copy of Weekly Speller on a single computer. You may also install it on a computer attached to a network, or remove it from one computer and install it on a different one, provided there is no possibility that a single copy of School Inventory will be used on more than one computer at a time. Site licenses and School Board licenses are available from TCE. * You may copy Weekly Speller for backup purposes only. If you copy the unregistered version of Weekly Speller for others, the program must be distributed in compressed form with all files intact. * Any use or distribution of Weekly Speller which violates this license agreement will be considered a copyright violation, and prosecuted to the full extend of the law. This license shall be governed by Maryland state law and the Federal copyright laws. TRADEMARK NOTICE Flexi-Tutor is a trademark of TCE. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machine Corp.. RADIO SHACK & Tandy are registered trademarks of TANDY Corp.. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 2 ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Flexi-Tutor Weekly Speller │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ LIMITED WARRANTY Except as stated below this software is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. * TCE does not warrant that the functions contained in this program will meet your requirements or that the operation of this program will be uninterrupted or error free. * TCE only warrants that the disk/tape on which the software is furnished will be free of error & that the software will load & run. * TCE's entire liability shall be replacement of any disk or tape not meeting TCE's limited warranty. * TCE will not be liable for any bug, error, omission, defect, deficiency, or nonconformity in any software. As a result, the software is sold "As Is" and the purchaser assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. FLEXI-TUTOR WEEKLY SPELLER HARD DISK INSTALLATION Create a Sub-Directory At the C: Drive prompt type cd\ [Enter]to select the C: Drive root directory. Once the Root Directory of your Hard Disk is selected. Type MKDIR FLEXI [Enter] or the MKDIR followed by the Sub-Directory name you want to create. Do a DIR [Enter] to verify the Sub-Directory was created. Copy Program to a Sub-Directory At the C: prompt type COPY A:\*.* C:\FLEXI [Enter]. If you name the Sub-Directory something other then FLEXI type the C:\ followed by that name . FONT FILES Program Font File Not Found Error TCE's Programs require font files to run. These files have the Extension of .TCE and must be in your Default Directory or a Path statement to the font file sub-directory may be included in your autoexec.bat on a Hard Disk System. When using a Floppy Disk the font files must be on the disk in your Default Drive . Some Network users may get a Font File Error if two stations try to load the same font file at the same time. This will not happen if your Network system does not use Auto file locking. If the error occurs, retry and the error will clear. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 3 ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Flexi-Tutor Weekly Speller │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ DISK ERROR DURING INSTALLATION TCE guarantees the program disk for Two Years. If the Disk goes bad or it is bad when you receive it return the disk to us and we will replace it Free. TCE Software P.O. Box 2477 Gaithersburg, Md. 20886 HARD DISK OPERATION Your program is now installed! To run the program switch the Sub-Directory using either cd command or chdir command. Once in the Sub-Directory type the program name and press [Enter]. Flexi-Tutor Weekly Speller FTSPELL [Enter] FLOPPY DISK OPERATION Insert your DOS disk and boot the machine. Once the machine is running, insert your program disk in drive A. Type the program name and press [Enter]. Flexi-Tutor Weekly Speller FTSPELL [Enter] ABOUT THIS MANUAL When writing any manual or letter, one overwhelming problem always arises; identifying the reader and then writing to his/her level of expertise. Flexi-Tutor is designed to be used by both children and experienced computerists. Depending on your expertise, we hope you will find either the general overviews or detailed step by step operations appropriate for you. This Manual is divided up into an overview of the Main Menu Selection Window operations and a detailed description of each program. At the beginning of each program, an Objective list for that program is included. This is only a partial list and we are sure you will expand it as you use the program. This manual was printed with the back of each page left intentionally blank. Use this space to write any needed notes or additional information supplied with future updates. Have your manual handy when calling TCE for technical assistance. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 4 ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Flexi-Tutor Weekly Speller │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ MAIN MENU OPERATION Weekly Speller's Main Menu screen is used to access this program and data maintaining features of Weekly Speller. The Main Menu consists of Three Pop Down Menus: File Menu Play Menu Preference Menu These menus are selected using the Arrow Keys to Highlight the desired menu & display the proper Pop Down Menu. The operation of each of the menus is the same. Once the correct menu is selected, use the Arrow Keys to Highlight the desired selection and press [Enter]. FILE MENU QUIT WEEKLY SPELLER When your class is over or it's time to switch programs and return to DOS, use Quit Weekly Speller under the FILE MENU. To Exit to DOS use the Arrow Keys to Highlight Quit Weekly Speller and Press [Enter] to select. The program will close all files, clean up memory, and return you to the DOS prompt. LOAD WORD LIST In order to play Weekly Speller you must first load a Word List. This is done with Load Word List under the FILE MENU, Highlight Load Word List using the Arrow Keys and Press [Enter] to select. Weekly Speller will display a Directory Look up Window with lists you've made in any of Flexi-Tutor's Spelling Programs. To load the word list, highlight the file name with the Arrow Keys. Once highlighted Press [Enter] to load the list into memory or Press [Esc] to Close Directory Window. Once a file has been loaded, the file name will appear on the left side of the File Menu and the word LOADED will appear at the bottom right of the File Menu. If there is no file name on the left side of the File Menu, a file must be loaded. You may change a file at anytime by going back to the LOAD WORD LIST option. ABOUT WEEKLY SPELLER At the FILE MENU, use the Arrow Keys to Highlight ABOUT WEEKLY SPELLER and Press [Enter] to select. A Window with the version number and a message from TCE will appear. As always TCE has tried to bring you High Quality Software at a reasonable price. Please take time to read our personal letter to you, our valued customer. Press [Enter] to Continue. You will return to the Main Menu screen. PLAY MENU SELECTING A PROGRAM TO PLAY The Play Menu is used to load a program/screen format into memory. This menu displays: FILL & SPELL and FLASH & SPELL available in Weekly Speller . To load a program use the Arrow Keys to Highlight the desired program under the ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 5 ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Flexi-Tutor Weekly Speller │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Play Menu and Press [Enter] to select/load the program. If you have not previously selected a Word List, Weekly Speller will prompt you with No Word List Found and return you to the Main Menu(see Load Word List). A Word list must be loaded before any program can be played. Once the program is loaded you can Exit the program at any time by pressing [Esc] to return to the Main Menu. See the individual program description for a detailed description of each program operation. PREFERENCE MENU The Preference Menu is used to personalize your Weekly Speller program to your own needs. You can Create, Edit, and Print Word Lists. The Preference Menu also has an option which allows the sound to be turned off for some classroom environments. CREATE WORD LIST At the Preference Menu, use the Arrow Keys to Highlight Create Word List and Press [Enter] to select. You will be prompted by TYPE IN NEW WORD LIST NAME If you type in a file name which has already been used, a message will appear. FILE ALREADY EXISTS PRESS (ESC) TO CONTINUE Once the file name has been entered, the Word List Maintenance Window will appear. You can now enter up to 150 words in a file. Just type the word and Press [Enter] or use the ó Arrow Keys to move to the next word. To accommodate quick access for long lists, use your Page Up or Page Down Keys. This will move the cursor 16 steps at a time. Continue typing your list, word by word until you're finished, then press [Esc] to save the list and Exit the Word List Maintenance Window. If you would like to delete a word, select the word and Press [F1] to Purge the word. The list will automatically renumber. Weekly Speller automatically alphabetizes and Saves the the Word list when you Press [Esc] to Exit. The Word List can be Edited using Edit Word List. EDIT WORD LIST At the Preference Menu, use the Arrow Keys to Highlight Edit Word List and Press [Enter] to select. Weekly Speller will display a Directory Look up Window with lists you've made in any of Flexi-Tutor's Spelling Programs. To load the word list, Highlight the file name with the Arrow Keys. Once Highlighted Press [Enter] to load the list into memory or Press [Esc] to Close Directory Window. Once the List is loaded into memory Weekly Speller will switch to the Word List Maintenance Window. At this time you may Purge words you chose to delete or add to the end of the existing list or do both. This is done by using the Up and Down Arrow Keys and for quick access using the Page Up or Page Down Keys. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 6 ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Flexi-Tutor Weekly Speller │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ If you would like to delete a word, select the word and Press [F1] to Purge the word. The list will automatically renumber. When you're finished, Press [Esc] to save the list and Exit the Word List Maintenance Window. PRINT WORD LIST This is a unique feature that allows the student/teacher to printout the list which was created. Once again the directory of your files will be displayed. Select the correct file name you wish to print. At the Preference Menu, use the Arrow Keys to Highlight Print Word List and Press [Enter] to select. Weekly Speller will display a Directory Look up Window with lists you've made in any of Flexi-Tutor's Spelling Programs. To load the word list, Highlight the file name with the Arrow Keys. Once Highlighted, Press [Enter] to load the list into memory or Press [Esc] to Close Directory Window. Once [Enter] is pressed, your printer will be accessed and your list will be printed. SOUND ON At the PREFERENCE MENU, use the Arrow Keys to Highlight SOUND ON and Press [Enter] to select. The selection will automatically toggle to Sound Off. No screen is presented, you just choose Sound On or Sound Off by Pressing [Enter] Since sound is an integral part of the program, the program automatically defaults to Sound On. Some classrooms will need the sound to be muted and some won't. We leave this option up to you. OBJECTIVES * Use FILL & SPELL to reinforce spelling 3 to 8 letter words * Use Reading Vocabulary words to reinforce spelling * Use the keyboard to type in the correct spelling * Reinforcing the spelling of words by grouping consonants and vowels together. * Use FILL & SPELL for Spelling Bees between students * Use the flexibility to target the program for individual students * Use the flexibility to challenge a gifted student * Use the flexibility to tutor a struggling student INTRODUCTION TO FILL & SPELL Welcome to Flexi Tutor Weekly Speller's Fill & Spell. The computer will randomly select a word from memory and display it on the screen with one letter missing. If you enter the wrong letter, the word will flash for a period of time. If you still can't spell the word for a second or third time, the word remains on the screen for you to copy from. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 7 ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Flexi-Tutor Weekly Speller │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ PLAY FILL & SPELL At the PLAY MENU, use the Arrow Keys to Highlight FILL & SPELL and Press [Enter] to select. This program is for only one player at a time. Move to Selection with Arrow Keys Press [Enter] to select or Press [Esc] to Close Selection Window ONE PLAYER Now that the preliminary steps are completed, the playing screen will be presented. At the top of the screen the Right & Wrong boxes will be displayed. In large capital letters a word from your chosen word list will be displayed with one letter missing. The student is allowed three tries to correctly spell the word. Upon correct spelling of the word, a graphic reward will be presented. If the student is unable to spell the word, it will appear for the child to view. After a few seconds, the word will disappear and a new screen will refresh and display another word with one letter missing. After each attempt to complete the word displayed, the computer will define if the answer is right or wrong. The comulative score will then be displayed at the top of the screen. A correct answer is rewarded up to and including the second try. Only on the 3rd and final presentation of the word is the child considered to have given a wrong answer. Press [Enter] to Continue or Press (ESC) TO Exit [Esc] TO Exit will either allow the student to quit this program or to access another word list and begin the program again. Game ends when you, the player, decide. After each game, the score will appear as to your wins and losses.The score will continue to accumulate until you Press [Esc] to Quit. OBJECTIVES * Use FLASH & SPELL to reinforce spelling 3 to 8 letter words * Use Reading Vocabulary words to reinforce spelling * Use the keyboard to type in the correct spelling * Reinforcing the spelling of words by grouping consonants and vowels together. * Use FLASH & SPELL for Spelling bees between students INTRODUCTION TO FLASH & SPELL Welcome to Flexi Tutor Weekly Speller's Flash & Spell. The computer will randomly select a word from memory and flash it on the screen for you to see and remember. Blocks representing the number of letters in the word are displayed. If you can't spell the word correctly, the word will flash for a second time. If you still can't spell the word for the third time, the word remains on the screen for you to copy. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 8 ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Flexi-Tutor Weekly Speller │ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ PLAY FLASH & SPELL At the PLAY MENU, use the Arrow Keys to Highlight FLASH & SPELL and Press [Enter] to select. This program is for only one player at a time. Move to Selection with Arrow Keys Press [Enter] to select. or Press [Esc] to Close Selection Window ONE PLAYER Now that the preliminary steps are completed, the playing screen will be presented. At the top of the screen the Right & Wrong boxes will be displayed. In large capital letters, a word will be displayed in a large rectangular box. The first presentation of the word will be displayed in a red box. Upon the first wrong answer the word will again be displayed, this time in a blue box. It will appear for a few seconds. On the third and last try the word will remain on the screen for the child to copy and type in properly. The word will remain on the screen until the student spells it correctly. After each attempt to complete the word displayed, the computer will define if the answer is right or wrong. The comulative score will then be displayed at the top of the screen. A correct answer is rewarded up to and including the second try. Only on the 3rd and final presentation of the word is the child considered to have given a wrong answer. Press [Enter] to Continue. or PRESS [Esc] TO Exit [Enter] to Continue will display the same word list in a different random order if the list is 20 or less. If the word list you have selected is more than 20 words, pressing [Enter] to Continue will display a word list of 20 words which has been randomly selected for a new game . [Esc] TO Exit will either allow the student to quit this program or to access another word list and begin the program again. Game ends when you, the player decide. After each game, the score will appear with the wins and losses.The score will continue to accumulate until you Press [Esc] to Quit. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 9