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CHAPTER 1 QUICK START
Here is how to get GIM up and running quickly for the first
time; we assume that you are somewhat acquainted with PC
computers and DOS.
AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION...
I Insert distribution diskette in A: or B:
II Type: A:INSTALL <ENTER> or B:INSTALL <ENTER>
III Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.
IV To start GIM, type "GIM". There are some other .EXE files
included with the GIM distribution, but you should never need
to run these; GIM will run these automatically, as needed.
EXECUTING/RUNNING GIM...
Here are some hints and brief explanations when running GIM
for the first time. Refer to subsequent chapters for a more
detailed explanation:
1. Menus are displayed at the top of the screen. Press and
hold the <SHIFT> or <CTRL> or <ALT> keys to view
additional menu selections.
2. The following keys have an almost universal function:
<F8> Repaint/redraw the current display.
<CTRL>+<F8> Change the color palette for the current
area.
<F9> Help!
<F10> Exit (and save changes) from the current
area to the previous area.
3. On the first screen (called the Folder Area), use arrow
keys or the mouse to select between folders, directories,
and disk drives. Then press the <F1> key to open the
selected folder. (See chapter 3 for details.)
4. After opening a folder, the display (Multi Area) shows
the information in your folder in the form of a modified
Family Group Record and Pedigree Chart. The two spouses
in a marriage are connected by a large vertical line and
their children are to the left of this vertical line.
Parents and grandparents are to the right of the current
couple in a style similar to a pedigree chart. One member
of the current couple will be highlighted along with one
of the children. If the current selected person has
multiple spouses, they are listed at the bottom left of
the display. The bottom right contains brief vital
statistics of the selected (highlighted) individual. (See
chapter 4 for details.)
5. To select (highlight) a person displayed on the screen,
use keypad keys or the mouse, as described in chapter 4.
6. To select a person not displayed, type in the name as
best as you can remember. GIM will search the folder
for any individuals with similar names. GIM will then
present a list to you of its findings. You can select
the specific individual from the list using arrow keys,
the mouse, or by selecting the number listed next to the
the desired person. There are other ways to select a
person not displayed; see chapter 4 for details.
7. From the Multi Area, the <F1> key will enter a different
environment (called the Person Area) which will display
and allow modification of the selected person's vital
statistics information -- birth, christening, marriage,
death, burial, LDS ordinances, source notes, and research
notes. (See chapter 7 for details.)
8. From the Multi Area, the <F2> key will enter another new
environment (called the Family Area) which will display
and allow modification of the selected family's vital
statistics and family relationships. (See chapter 8 for
details.)