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                   %C,1%Help for EXPERIENCE C++
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%C,1%INTRODUCTION TO HELP
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%C,1%HELP TOPICS
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%F,15,HELP.51#intro%INTRODUCTION_TO_HELP
%F,15,HELP.51#topic%HELP_TOPICS
%F,15,HELP.51#start%GETTING_STARTED
%F,15,HELP.51#open%OPENING_AND_CLOSING_THIS_BOOK
%F,15,HELP.51#audio%AUDIO_AND_CLOSED-CAPTION_MODES
%F,15,HELP.51#color%COLOR_CONVENTIONS
%F,15,HELP.51#info%INFORMATION_BUTTONS
%F,15,HELP.51#control%CONTROL_BUTTONS
%F,15,HELP.51#refdoc%REFERENCE_DOCUMENTS
%F,15,HELP.51#content%CONTENTS_OF_THIS_BOOK
%F,15,HELP.51#progs%EXAMPLE_PROGRAMS

%#start%
%C,1%GETTING STARTED
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%#open%
%C,1%OPENING AND CLOSING THIS BOOK
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    %C,14%START    %C,5%normal operation, with audio
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    %C,14%CSTART   %C,5%closed-caption operation
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%C,1%AUDIO AND CLOSED-CAPTION MODES
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%C,14%AUDIO OPERATION
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card and an audio driver must be installed.  For complete
installation instructions, see in the file READ.ME on the CD-ROM
that holds this book.

This book operates in audio mode when:
   *  You open the book with the one of the following commands:
       START     MENU     KSTART     KMENU
   *  You switch to audio ON using the AUDIO control button.

%C,14%CLOSED-CAPTION OPERATION
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This book operates in closed-caption mode when:
   *  You open the book with the one of the following commands:
       CSTART    CMENU    CKSTART    KCMENU
   *  You switch to audio OFF using the AUDIO control button.
   *  No appropriate sound card or audio driver is installed.

%#color%
%C,1%COLOR CONVENTIONS
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    %C,5%BROWN    is used for regular text
             in code, is used for identifiers and constants
    %C,1%BLUE     %C,5%is used for titles
             in code, is used for reserved C++ words and symbols
    %C,14%GREEN    %C,5%is used for subtitles in reference documents
             in code, is used for comments
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%#info%
%C,1%INFORMATION BUTTONS
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arranged in a column on the left of the page.  Each button is
associated with the information displayed to its right.  One
of these symbols appears on each button to indicate what it
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%C,14%SPEAKER
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the item beside the button.  Click on the speaker to receive the
information.  When the button starts and stops, the speaker symbol
changes shape.

%C,14%FILM PROJECTOR
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contain animation sequences.  Many films also contain narration.
Click on the button to start the film.  When the button starts and
stops, the projector symbol changes shape.

%C,14%SPEAKER and CODE
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explanation of the C++ code beside the button.  When the button
starts and stops, the speaker symbol changes shape.
Alternatively, you can click on a line in the code for an
explanation of a selected code segment.

%C,14%SPEAKER and ARROW
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starts and stops, the speaker symbol changes shape.  Only key
portions on the code are explained, and clicking on the code has
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%C,14%CODE FILE
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%C,14%BLANK
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%C,14%==C
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buttons.  It means that the feature described is common to the C
and C++ languages.

%C,14%!=C
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buttons.  It means that the C++ feature described is similar not
identical, to a feature in the C language.  You should take note
of these differences if you are converting code or upgrading your
programming skills from C to C++.

%#control%
%C,1%CONTOL BUTTONS
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the screen.  The buttons are described here in the order in which
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%C,14%PLAY ALL
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this book except menus and the SCREEN LAYOUT page in GETTING
STARTED.  This button does not appear on the MAIN MENU screen.

%C,14%AUDIO
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%C,14%EXIT
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%C,14%PREV
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%C,14%NEXT
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%C,14%RETRACE
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turn the pages of this book in order.

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%C,14%MENU
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%C,14%INDEX
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information.

%C,14%TERMS (GLOSSARY)
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in the book.  Each word is followed by its definition.  You can
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%C,14%HELP
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%C,1%REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
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%C,14%SCROLLING
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%C,14%OTHER NAVIGATION
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%#content%
%C,1%CONTENTS OF THIS BOOK
Experience C++ is a multimedia book that combines the
readability of a tutorial with the details of a reference.

This book does not include an introduction to computer programming
and computer science concepts.  To benefit most from this book,
you should have experience of programming in C or another
high-level programming language.

%C,14%Chapter 1
This chapter introduces the C++ language and concepts of
Object-Oriented Programming.

%C,14%Chapters 2, 3, and 4
These chapters cover traditional programming constructs in C++.
Many of these constructs are also part of C.  C programmers
may skim these chapters, taking note of those sections that
describe the differences.

%C,14%Chapters 5, 6, 8, and 9
These chapters introduce class constructs and object oriented
programming techniques.

%C,14%Chapters 7
This chapter describes memory management in C++.

%C,14%Chapter 10
This chapter contains two complete example programs that use the
constructs described in chapters 2 through 9.

%C,14%Chapters 11
This chapter describes input and output in C++.

%C,14%Chapters 12 to 15
These chapters describe more advanced features of C++.

%C,14%Chapter 16
This chapter explains how to use exception handling.

%C,14%Chapter 17
This chapter contains a complete object-oriented program.

%C,14%The Appendix
The appendix include a summary of C++ syntax and a list of the
differences between C and C++.  There are also instructions for
running the C Set ++ demonstration and submitting reader comments.

%#progs%
%C,1%EXAMPLE PROGRAMS
This book includes many examples of C++ source code.

All program examples have been tested with 3 compilers.  Some
examples do not work with all the compilers, due to compiler
differences or limitations.  Such exceptions are noted in the
examples as they arise.

All code examples are stored in files in a directory named
EXAMPLES on the CD-ROM.  Source-file names begin with EX.  The
next characters are a 2-digit chapter number followed by a 2-digit
sequence number.  If the code is specific a particular compiler,
an identifying letter is appended to the file name.  Normal C++
extensions are used.  All source files are ordinary ASCII files
accessible by commands such as DIR, COPY and EDIT.


%C,1%END OF HELP