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PHONEMAN (tm) Personal Phone Book Manager (c) Version 2.0 - Revision B A phone and address book manager for IBM(R) PC-compatible and PS/2(R) personal computers. TASCS Company P.O. Box 2326 Redondo Beach, California 90278 (c) Copyright 1991 all rights reserved Thank you for using this PHONEMAN package from TASCS. Please print this short file that briefly describes the PHONEMAN program and how to use it. We sincerely hope you find this program useful and elect to continue using it. PHONEMAN is a menu-driven phone and address book manager that helps you maintain names, addresses, and phone numbers on your personal computer. It works best installed on a hard disk but works fine on a 720K (or greater) diskette. PHONEMAN is a great program for your laptop computer. This software package consists of (at least) the following files: PHONEMAN.BAT (DOS batch file for starting PHONEMAN on hard disk from any directory) PMAN.COM (the PHONEMAN loader) PMAN (the PHONEMAN program) PMANHLP.BIN (the PHONEMAN on-line help file) PHONEMAN.DOC (information viewable from the PHONEMAN 'Info' menu) DEFAULT.PBF (File containing the PHONEMAN default file format) *.PDV (printer definition files) ADDRESS.PBK (Default PHONEMAN phone/address book file) WHOIS.BAT (Use from the DOS prompt to find names from your phone books; utilizes FINDNAME.EXE) FINDNAME.EXE (Name finding engine used by WHOIS) INSTALL.BAT (Hard disk installation; use 'INSTALL C:') INSTPBK.EXE (Used by INSTALL.BAT for hard disk installation) INFO.TXT (Misc. info; displayed when INSTALL runs) READ.ME (This file) MANUAL.TXT (A manual - print this or load into your word processor for "clean" copy) Features Update to PHONEMAN 2.1 This briefly documents new features not covered in the manual and clarifies an important issue in using the Dialer. Prefixes and Suffixes now supported by the PHONEMAN dialer Version 2.1 provides the ability to dial a number from the current PHONEMAN phone book using a suffix and/or prefix. The suffix is handy when accessing special services (such as "1" for long distance) or to access features in a corporate setting (for example, "9" for outside line, "8" for long distance). The suffix can be used for access codes or similar numbers. PHONEMAN 2.1 allows 2 different prefixes and 2 different suffixes to be saved, in addition to the selection of "None" for each. To dial using this new feature, begin as described in the manual by selecting Dial, confirm the name selected or change to the desired one, then highlight the number you want to dial. The current defaults for prefix and suffix are listed at the bottom of the menu. To select a different prefix (or "None") or to modify either of the saved prefixes, press F3. To select a different suffix (or "None") or to modify either of the saved suffixes, press F3. When ready to dial the highlighted number, simply press Enter. Selecting the Modem Port Be sure the modem port is set correctly before trying to use the dialer. The default value of COM1 is acceptable for most installations but not all. If PHONEMAN accesses a serial port that is being used by another device (such as a mouse) that device may become disabled, requiring you to reboot your computer. Be sure the communication parameters are also set correctly as described in the manual. Modifications to the WHOIS utility In this latest release WHOIS can now access PHONEMAN's dialer utility. Use WHOIS as described in the manual to locate the name you want. Highlight this entry and press Enter to view the entire record. To dial, press Enter. WHOIS presently dials only the Primary Number and the new suffix and prefix feature of PHONEMAN will be added in the next release. PHONEMAN Data Files and the archive bit When a file is created or modified under DOS, the file's archive bit is set. When the file is backed by a utility program, this bit is turned off. PHONEMAN then cannot locating these files in its file selector menu. This version of PHONEMAN now calls the DOS 'ATTRIB' utility when started and resets the archive flag on those files that are impacted, specifically those that end in *.PBK (the phone book files) and *.PDV (the printer description files). This is accomplished automatically by PHONEMAN when it is run and has no adverse impact on your computer system. Its success depends however on finding the ATTRIB program in your PATH. If you are unable to locate your phone/address books or printer description files from PHONEMAN and the ATTRIB program is not in your PATH, the archive bit is likely the problem. To correct the problem, include the directory containing the DOS utility files in your path and rerun PHONEMAN, or run the ATTRIB program using syntax similar to: ATTRIB C:\TASCS\*.PBK +A in response to the DOS command prompt. Please refer to your DOS manual for more details. SELECTING A PRINTER DRIVER Several .PDV printer definition files have been included with PHONEMAN. These are listed below with the names of the printers they support. DEFAULT.PDV Use if your printer is not otherwise supported. You need to specify the settings of the printer (lines/inch, print pitch, etc.) to PHONEMAN before printing but PHONEMAN cannot make any changes for you. EPSONLQ.PDV Supports the Epson LQ series of printers. May also work with other Epson printers if you don't ask for an unsupported feature. NECP2200.PDV Supports the NEC P2200 printers. May also work with other NEC printers. HPLASER2.PDV Supports the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet II printer. This should also work fine with LaserJet, LaserJet+, and LaserJet III printers. Let TASCS know! IBMPPDS.PDV Supports the IBM line of printers (ProPrinter, 4019 laser printer) PAINTJET.PDV Supports the Hewlett-Packard Paint Jet printer. HPLJETL.PDV Supports the HP LaserJet printer in LANDSCAPE mode. Be sure to correctly set margins to reflect this (eg. Top =0.25, Left=0.25, Bottom=8.00, Right=10.5). If your printer is not listed and you think it should be, PLEASE write to TASCS at the address above. We would like to include definition files for all popular printers. Thanks! PHONEMAN (tm) License Agreement PHONEMAN (tm) (PMAN, PMAN.COM) and WHOIS (FINDNAME.EXE) programs are the exclusive property of Thomas Spiglanin and TASCS Company (TASCS). You may use this program for a period of 25 days to determine its suitability to meet your needs. If you elect to continue using these programs you must purchase a user license from TASCS. If you elect to not purchase a license, you must destroy all copies of the software in your possession. PHONEMAN (tm) may be distributed as SHAREWARE provided that the entire package as received remains intact. The file READ.ME lists the files that were included in this distribution. All included software is Copyrighted and may be used only as specified in this agreement. You may not modify these programs in any way. The software may not be used on any computer network without the written consent of TASCS and not without registration. TASCS hereby disclaims all warranties relating to this software, whether express or implied, including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. TASCS will not be liable for any special, consequential, indirect, or similar damages due to loss of data or any other reason, even if TASCS has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall TASCS's liability for any damages ever exceed the price paid for the license to use the software, regardless of the form of the claim. The person using the software bears all risk as to the quality and performance of the software. * * * * * Thomas A. Spiglanin TASCS Company P.O. Box 2326 Redondo Beach, California 90278 Please note Shareware is NOT FREEware! While we authors of Shareware programs cannot control your actions or account for travels of our software, we rely on your support for the system to work. This PHONEMAN program is no exception. If you like and use PHONEMAN, PLEASE license the software. This low-cost action provides you with lifetime registration and guarantees you of notification when upgrades become available. Understand that Shareware authors have no incentive to continue to enhance or to create new programs without the support of you and your friends. If you choose to use PHONEMAN, you must register with TASCS providing you with lifetime registration. Registration (license number only) is only $22. For $30, you will also receive a copy of the latest versions of all software and a manual. Or take ad- vantage of our new Friend-of-a-friend offer. Reference your order to a licensed friend and receive your software with manual for only $20 (sharing your savings with them is your business). You may also place your orders at the same time and receive the same savings. Corporations may license single copies of this software at the same cost as for individuals, provided that the terms of the license agreement are met. Multiple users and network use needs separate licenses available at a significantly reduced rate. Contact TASCS at the address below for information regarding site licenses and licenses to use PHONEMAN on local area networks. If you would like to continue using PHONEMAN, please send the completed registration form and a check for the correct amount($22 or $30 + applicable tax) (no cash, please) to: TASCS Company P.O. Box 2326 Redondo Beach, California 90278 Quick Installation Instructions HARD DISK There is a hard disk installation utility that is activated by typing 'INSTALL C:', where C: is the designator of the hard disk you want to install to. If you received this software "zipped" or "arc'd" and decompressed to a floppy diskette, make sure all necessary files are on a single diskette. INSTALL needs all files for installation. If you elect not to use INSTALL, create a directory called TASCS on your hard disk using the command "MD \TASCS". Copy all files from the PHONEMAN distribution package to this directory. Copy the files PHONEMAN.BAT and WHOIS.BAT to a subdirectory that is included in your PATH. If your hard disk is not C: or you do not place the PHONEMAN files in C:\TASCS, you will need to edit the .BAT files for them to work correctly. If you use INSTALL, these modifications should be made automatically. FLOPPY DISKETTE Place all files except READ.ME and PHONEMAN.BAT on a single diskette. Place this new diskette in A: and run PHONEMAN by typing PMAN at the DOS prompt. Note that PHONEMAN begins by loading a default data file. If your diskettes hold 360 kBytes or less, you may not be able to use this default file feature. After starting, press Esc to move to the main menu. Remove the PHONEMAN diskette and replace with a formatted diskette to contain your data and select FILE Utilities. Then load your book or create a new one. REGISTRATION I have read, understand, and agree to the terms of the software use license included in the Shareware package. [2.1A] ____ I enclose a check for $22 to obtain a license for the PHONEMAN software. ____ I enclose a check for $30 to obtain a license for the PHONEMAN software and to receive the latest versions of the software and a printed manual. Please send my software on (select ONE): ___5.25" ___3.5" diskettes. Signature ________________________________________________ Name ________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ The following information will help us to better serve you in the future. This information is optional and will only be used by TASCS to improve our products for our users. System type _________________________ DOS Version ________________ System Memory ____________ kBytes Disk Cache software __________________________________________________ Hard Disk Capacity ___________ MBytes / ___ None Display: ___ mono ___ CGA ___ EGA ___ VGA ___ 8514/A ___ other Printer: ___________________________________________________________ Microsoft-compatible mouse? _____ yes / _____ no How did you obtain this program? ___friend ___SHAREWARE distributor ___BBS (which?_____________________) ___other____________________________ Please make checks payable to TASCS Company. Please allow 3-4 weeks to process your registration. Send to TASCS, P.O. Box 2326, Redondo Beach, Calif. 90278 PHONEMAN (tm) Personal Phone Book Manager (c) Software M_u_l_t_i_p_l_e_ _C_o_p_y_ _P_r_i_c_i_n_g_ _a_n_d_ _T_e_r_m_s_ Number of copies Price per copy _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ | | | First 5 copies $62 | | Additional copies | | 6-10 $10 | | 11+ $ 5 | |_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _|_ Please note only one manual will be provided. You may make as many copies of the manual as you have licenses. Example: if you order 10 licenses, the cost is $62 for the first 5 licenses and $10 each for the remaining copies for a total of $112. 20 copies total $162 ($62 + 5*$10 + 10*$5). If the licenses are purchased for the same name in addition to an earlier license, additional license numbers may be purchased for the additional cost as if the licenses were all purchased at the same time. There is a minimum order of 5 licenses at $5/license for subsequent orders after the first 10. Payment is due with the order. PHONEMAN software will be provided on the customer's choice of diskette media (5-1/4" DSDD or 3-1/2" DSDD diskettes) and will include all required license numbers. Comments and Information Request Form TASCS sincerely hopes you enjoy using PHONEMAN. If you have any comments, good or bad, please let us know. We have a list of features we plan to incorporate into the next release of the PHONEMAN software. Your opinion is important to us. Please let us know so we can improve PHONEMAN to better meet your needs. This form or any other may be used to tell us what you think. Please mail to : [2.1A] TASCS Company P.O. Box 2326 Redondo Beach, California 90278 ____________________________________________________________T_h_a_n_k_ _Y_o_u_!_ I am interested in ___site licenses for PHONEMAN ___network licenses for PHONEMAN ___details on TASCS Personal Event Manager ___customizing TASCS programs Please (check one) ___send me information ___contact me Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone (optional) __________________________________________ Survey: TASCS is evaluating support alternatives. Please rank the following: ___Phone, toll charge ___Phone, Toll-free ___TASCS-run BBS ___Compuserve ___Prodigy ___Telenet ___Other_________________________________ Comments: