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A PARENT'S GUIDE TO M A T H C H A L L E N G E ( Version 1.2 ) --------------------------------------------------------------- | FAST START INSTRUCTIONS | | ----------------------- | | If you're like many others, the LAST thing you want to do | | after opening a new software package is read a lengthy | | operations manual. Consequently, the following instructions,| | which work well on most computers, are intended to give you | | a whirlwind tour of MATH CHALLENGE: | | | | IF YOU RECEIVED THIS PROGRAM ON A FLOPPY DISK | | -- Insert the Program Disk into your floppy disk drive A: | | -- Type INSTALL A: C: and then hit <enter> | | where A: is your floppy disk designation, and | | C: is your hard disk. | | Substitute other drive letters as appropriate. | | -- When the C:\CHLLNG> prompt appears, | | type PARENT and then hit <ENTER>. | | -- You will be asked a number of questions. Answer those | | you're comfortable with. Leave the GOAL at 150. | | Hit <ENTER> to use the default settings on others. | | -- When you return to the C:\CHLLNG> prompt, | | type CHILD and then hit <ENTER> | | | | IF YOU RECEIVED THIS PROGRAM AS AN ARCHIVED FILE | | -- If your program is archived (i.e., MATHCH12.ZIP), | | there is no need to use the included INSTALL program. | | -- Instead, just un-archive the files into a subdirectory | | called C:\CHLLNG. Then follow the above instructions | | beginning with typing PARENT and hitting <ENTER>. | | | | When time permits, come back and read these instructions | | to learn about all the capabilities of your program. | --------------------------------------------------------------- Just For Me Software, Inc. (ASP Member) October 7, 1992 TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- Page Chapter Number ------- ------ #1. OVERVIEW OF GAME 1 #2. ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF GAME 1 #3. MATH CHALLENGE SOFTWARE CONTENTS 2 #4. INSTALLING MATH CHALLENGE ON YOUR 2 HARD DISK #5. USING THE "PARENT" PROGRAM 3 #6. STARTING THE PROGRAM WITH THE "CHILD" 3 COMMAND #7. ACCOMMODATING MORE THAN ONE CHILD 4 #8. SHAREWARE REGISTRATION 5 #9. YOUR COMMENTS WOULD BE APPRECIATED 5 #10. ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT 6 #11. WARRANTY INFORMATION 6 #12. COPYRIGHT NOTICE 7 #13. HOW THIS SOFTWARE MAY BE COPIED AND 7 DISTRIBUTED MATH CHALLENGE -------------- Copyright 1991, 1992 Just For Me Software, Inc. OVERVIEW OF THE GAME -------------------- o Math Challenge is a game designed to interest children in working on their math tables. It provides a color, fun- filled environment that encourages youngsters to learn. o The rate of progress is individualized to match the pace of each student. In advance of student usage, a parent or teacher decides: -- what subject to test (e.g., addition, subtraction, etc.) -- how many problems to include in test -- what part of the math tables to include o The feedback given to that child is personalized by referencing the child's name in the text and with a photograph of the youngster in the graphics (upon registration). o For added motivation, parents insert a code number that can be tied to some sort of reward. For example, we would allow our children to stay up and read another 15 minutes every night if they reached the code number. ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF THE GAME INCLUDE: --------------------------------------- o Enticing VGA graphics with true photographic quality o Regular periodic encouragement for correct answers o Recall/retesting of all problems missed o Cute "storyboard" text personalized for your child (first and last name) o Colorful animation and interesting sound effects o Rapid advancing through screens possible using <ENTER> o Ability to toggle sound on and off with <F5> key o Ability to "save progress" using <ESCAPE> key -- and return to game later o Ability to keep track of personalization data for up to five children within one directory. - 1 - - 2 - o Ability to turn off photograph and personalized text sequences to enable timed math table testing. o Registered copies of MATH CHALLENGE are provided with color scans of your child using photographs you provide. MATH CHALLENGE SOFTWARE CONTENTS -------------------------------- o Your Math Challenge program is completely contained on the one floppy disk provided. This disk includes: -- program software for child usage -- software for parents to make selections with -- photographs/words/action sequences. We suggest that before you attempt to use your disks, you make back-up copies of the master Program Disk. Use a DOS DISKCOPY command. INSTALLING MATH CHALLENGE ON YOUR HARD DISK ------------------------------------------- o To load Math Challenge onto your hard disk, the following steps are recommended. -- Turn on your computer and allow DOS to boot. -- Insert the Program Disk in your floppy drive. -- Following the DOS prompt, type the letter designation of your floppy disk drive followed by ":". For example, to get to the A drive, you would type in "A:". -- Hit the <ENTER> key to initiate the move to the designated floppy disk drive. -- From the floppy drive containing Program Disk, type the command "INSTALL A: C:" and hit <ENTER>, where: A: is the floppy disk drive you're loading from, and C: is the hard disk drive you want to load. If your floppy disk is not designated "A:" or your hard drive is not designated "C:", substitute other drive letters in the same context as above. -- No other action is required on your part. The INSTALL program will create a separate directory named C:\CHLLNG on your hard disk and load the program onto it. Simply follow the screen instructions. - 3 - USING THE "PARENT" PROGRAM -------------------------- o Parents, if you can wait longer before starting , you may wish to input your test instructions by typing PARENT at the DOS prompt before your child starts. o After answering a few questions, you will be returned to the DOS prompt. Essentially, these consist of: -- Name (e.g., John Smith) -- Please be sure to enter both a first and last name separated by a space. -- Sex (Boy or Girl) -- This information is used to select whether the title screen should show a picture of a boy or girl. -- Goal -- A number from 30 to 900 should be entered (200 is recommended). This determines what score you child must reach before the code number is revealed. -- Code Number -- Parents are asked to insert a code number. Successful completion of the program reveals the code number, which can then be used as justification for some sort of reward. -- Test Type -- Please enter the type of testing that you would like your child to use -- e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc. -- High Number -- A number from 3 to 9 should be used. This is used to limit the size of numbers used. For example, when a child is first learning addition, by selecting a 5, the parent can ensure that the sum will not exceed 10 (i.e, 5 + 5). o At any time after you leave the PARENT program, your instructions will remain intact. They are changed only by rerunning the PARENT program as described above. o Yes, you can turn off the computer and have your child come back the following day, the following week, etc. Your instructions will still remain in the computer. START THE PROGRAM WITH THE "CHILD" COMMAND ------------------------------------------ o Your child starts the program by entering CHILD at the DOS prompt for the CHLLNG directory. i.e., C:\CHLLNG> CHILD <ENTER> - 4 - o This will automatically load the necessary picture, personalized data, word set, and action sequence files needed by the CHILD program to run properly. o From then on, it is a simple matter to follow the instructions. Whenever a math problem appears, be sure to enter the right number and then hit <enter>. o To minimize the likelihood of input mistakes, all keys are disabled while the CHILD program is running, with the exception of <number> keys, <backspace>, and <escape>. ACCOMMODATING MORE THAN ONE CHILD --------------------------------- o MATH CHALLENGE has the ability to store personalized data for up to five children. To handle added children, arguments must be entered after either the PARENT and CHILD command. o These arguments must be entered in the following format (be sure to spell out the number): PARENT ONE -- works with -- CHILD ONE PARENT TWO -- works with -- CHILD TWO PARENT THREE -- works with -- CHILD THREE PARENT FOUR -- works with -- CHILD FOUR PARENT FIVE -- works with -- CHILD FIVE Remember that changing instructions with PARENT TWO will not affect any other set of personalization data other than for CHILD TWO. Therefore, if you have five children, to personalize your instructions for each, you would have to run the PARENT program five times, each with a different argument. o If no arguments are used, the computer will automatically assume you are referring to either PARENT ONE or CHILD ONE, as appropriate. o If possible, you might want to consider adding the CHILD program to a standardized menu you may be using. That way the child does not need to remember the base command or appropriate argument. o As simple as that! There is no need for your child to even be aware that there is a PARENT program in the CHLLNG directory. - 5 - SHAREWARE REGISTRATION ---------------------- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. You may use this program on a TRIAL BASIS only. This means that you may freely evaluate the usefulness of this program for 30 days. If you find this program useful, you must register (see instructions in ORDRFORM.TXT file). If it's missing, please send the $16.95 fee (payable in U.S. funds) along with your name/address to the following address: JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. P. O. Box 531 Novi, Michigan 48376 Please be sure to include a photograph (3" x 4" or larger) of the player along with your order. We will digitize the photograph, include it on your registered disk, and return the photograph unharmed. Please also specify whether you want your registered copy supplied on a 3-1/2" or 5-1/4" floppy disk. YOUR COMMENTS WOULD BE APPRECIATED ---------------------------------- Please also do not hesitate to write us at the above address if you have any questions or comments concerning MATH CHALLENGE or the JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE vision (described in the program). Alternatively, you can reach us on the Compuserve Information Service at User I.D. <71150,1305>. Lastly, if you need immediate assistance, we can also be reached by telephone at (313)-348-6697. Registered users are entitled to unlimited telephone and mail support. If you are unhappy with your program at any time for any reason, please let us know as we will provide a complete refund of the registration fee. Your complete satisfaction is considered our only acceptable goal. - 6 - ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT ----------------------- JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for member's products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a Compuserve message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. WARRANTY INFORMATION -------------------- THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS-IS. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. NEITHER JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE EVEN IF JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. IN NO EVENT, SHALL JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC.'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF CLAIM. THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of the limit of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan and shall inure to the benefit of Just For Me Software, Inc. and any successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or proceeding brought by either party against the other arising out of or related to this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL COURT of competent jurisdiction located in Oakland County, Michigan. The parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts. - 7 - COPYRIGHT NOTICE ---------------- The software and this manual are copyrighted. All rights are reserved, except those specifically waived below. Anyone distributing copies of this software, whether for profit or as a nonprofit organization must conform to the following: The files may not be modified or adapted in any way. All of the files provided on the disk must be distributed together. Individualized files or groups of files may not be sold separately. Additional files may be added and this software may be combined on a disk with other programs. This software may not be represented as anything other than shareware. You must immediately stop selling/distributing copies of this disk upon notice from JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. HOW THIS SOFTWARE MAY BE COPIED AND DISTRIBUTED ----------------------------------------------- Individual users may freely copy this disk and share it with friends and family. Non-profit groups (including user groups and BBS's) may distribute copies of this disk. A fee of no more than $8 may be charged to cover disk copying costs. If the files on this disk have dates more than a year old, we request that you contact us for a free upgrade to the current version. Disk distributors and dealers distributing MATH CHALLENGE for any kind of remuneration must first contact JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. at the address below for authorization. When you contact us, you will receive a free copy of the latest version and be placed on our mailing list to receive updates as they are released. Disk distributors may charge no more than $10 per disk for copies of this software. Authorization to distribute is automatically granted to distributors recognized by the Association of Shareware Professionals, and such distributors may begin offering MATH CHALLENGE immediately. However, JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version. - 8 - OTHER PRODUCTS FROM JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. ---------------------------------------------- If you liked MATH CHALLENGE we suggest you try the following additional products from Just For Me Software, Inc.: DR CODEMASTER -- Can you stop the evil Dr. Codemaster from unleashing his freeze ray equipped satellite against the planet Earth? Using clues provided, you'll crack the code activating the satellite's self-destruct sequence. Children and young adults will love this combination math puzzle and guessing game. BATTLE SKIMMERS -- a one- or two-player board game in the best traditions of Checkers, Chess, Backgammon, Go, and Parchesi. Destined to become a Classic -- with no board pieces to lose. Easy enough for a young child to play, but with enough strategic complexities to intrigue even the most discerning adult. Please also do not hesitate to contact us if you'd like us to bid on a custom programming project. Using the same programming techniques embodied in our games, we can custom design software for you or your business -- including software for trade show displays, professional office information systems, and airport/shopping mall displays. We believe you'll find our prices quite reasonable and attractive. Copyright 1992 Just For Me Software, Inc. P. O. Box 531 Novi, MI 48376