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M A T H F O R P R I Z E S
USER MANUAL
SOFTWARE MASTERS
P.O. Box 1592
Ellicott City, MD 21041
(410) 750-0577
MATH FOR PRIZES is a program that is both distributed through
shareware channels as well as retail stores. Shareware users
that decide to use the program should register their copy.
Users that register receive the following:
1) A validation number that permanently removes all
registration reminder screens.
2) A printed manual
3) A disk containing the latest version of the program,
if the program has been updated.
4) Notices of updates.
5) Information about other Software Masters' programs.
We have tried to make the registration fee extremely
reasonable. If you decide to begin using the program on
a regular basis, we would appreciate it if you register
so that we may continue to distribute and support the
program. We feel that as shareware products go, MATH FOR
PRIZES is an outstanding bargain.
ALL USERS
You do not own the software, but are only licensed or
permitted to use it, depending on your registration status.
You are permitted to make copies of the file "MATHP.EXE" to
give to friends or co-workers for evaluation.
Although this version is not specifically designed for a
local area network (LAN), you are permitted to install the
program on a LAN as long as you limit access to a single
user at a time.
LICENSE AND WARRANTY
This document is the sole agreement between Software Masters
and registered and non-registered users of MATH FOR PRIZES.
TERMS
This copy of MATH FOR PRIZES is protected under Federal
copyright laws. Failure to comply with those laws may
result in fines and/or jail terms. (However, we have
tried to provide you with all the flexibility you need
so that you will not be tempted to violate the law.)
WARRANTY AND LIMITS OF LIABILITY
SOFTWARE MASTERS guarantees that the program, if used with
common sense and in accordance with proper computer techniques,
will operate in accordance with the printed manual for a period
of 90 days from the registration date.
SOFTWARE MASTERS shall not be responsible for any data that is
lost or destroyed. SOFTWARE MASTERS' liability will be limited
under any and all circumstances to the registration fee paid
for using the software.
Copyright 1991 by Software Masters
All Rights Reserved
GETTING STARTED
Congratulations on choosing to use MATH FOR PRIZES. We think
you will find that the program is an extremely useful tool in
learning math. The program is designed to make the learning
process fun, challenging and productive.
MATH FOR PRIZES is also extremely easy to use. You will
probably master the program in a matter of minutes. MATH FOR
PRIZES has tremendous educational value for novice computer
users. MATH FOR PRIZES users will quickly find that a
computer is a tool to use, rather than a mysterious, complex
box of wires.
Some other features of the program are:
o Color/Monochrome -- You can choose between the two
modes depending on your video card and monitor. This
flexibility is very helpful for laptops as well as
for some monitors.
o Keyboard Assistance -- The bottom two lines of the
screen will generally contain helpful hints as to
which special keys are active and the result of
using them.
o Text Sensitive Help -- If at any point in the program
you are not sure what to do, you can press the F1 key
to get on-line help on that item.
o Error System -- If an error should occur (damaged
diskette, etc.) an error screen will appear indicating
specifically what the problem is. Although the
resolution of the error is sometimes difficult, having
the specific problem displayed will help us more
quickly resolve the problem over the phone.
But enough, let's get on with the show!
INSTALLING/STARTING MATH FOR PRIZES
This program will run on computers with or without a hard
drive. Also, the program will automatically adjust itself to
run on a color or monochrome monitor, depending on what you
have. Finally, the program will run on any MS-DOS machine,
whether it be an XT, 286, 386 or 486.
Installing the Program on a Hard Drive:
To install the program on your hard drive from the
"C:\" directory, type the command "MD MATHP" and press
<Enter> to create a directory called MATHP. Then type
the command "CD MATHP" and press <Enter> to change to
that directory. Next, place the MATH FOR PRIZES diskette
into the floppy (A:) drive, close the drive door and type
"COPY A:MATH.EXE" (where A: is the drive you are using)
and press <Enter>. Finally, type "MATHP" and press
<Enter> to run the program. You can remove the MATH FOR
PRIZES disk from the floppy drive and put it away in a
safe place.
Running MATH FOR PRIZES from a Diskette:
If you are going to run the program from the diskette
(much slower than running it from a hard drive), put the
MATH FOR PRIZES diskette in the appropriate drive and
close the drive door. Then type the drive letter "A:"
or "B:",( depending on which drive you are using), and
press <Enter> to switch to that drive. Then type
"MATHP" and press <Enter> to run the program.
The diskette should be left in the computer whenever
the program is running because the data you enter will
be stored there. Leave the diskette in the drive until
after you have exited the program (by pressing the <Esc>
key).
If you get an "Open Error" Message:
Most new computers have a file called "CONFIG.SYS"
which allows database files to be opened. If you get
an "OPEN ERROR" message when you run the program, you
need to create the "CONFIG.SYS" file. Although an
experienced PC user can quickly create this file, PC
novices should ask for help in creating this file. If
you do not know anyone that can help you, please call
us and we'll walk you through the process.
Copying the Program for a Friend or Co-worker to Evaluate:
You should copy only the MATHP.EXE file to the new
diskette. All database files and system configuration
files will be created for the new user the first time
they run the program. Copying files other than the
MATHP.EXE files causes problems for a new systems
manager, can cause corruption to the data, and may
prevent the program from running properly. In addition,
copying other files violates the agreement made with
Software Masters concerning the creation of evaluation
copies, as well as pertinent copyright laws.
To create an evaluation copy, follow these instructions:
If your program is installed on the hard drive:
Place a blank, formatted diskette in the disk
drive and close the drive door.
Type: COPY C:\MATHP\MATHP.EXE A:, where A: is the
drive you are using, and press <Enter>.
The program will be copied to the floppy disk.
If you are running the program from a diskette:
You'll need a computer with two disk drives.
Place your MATH FOR PRIZES diskette in one (A:)
drive and a blank, formatted diskette in the
other (B:). Type COPY A:MATHP.EXE B: and press
ENTER. The program will be copied to the
diskette in the B: drive.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION QUESTIONS
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