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P C I N F O R M A T I O N S Y S T E M S
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V E R S I O N 1 . 1 M A N U A L
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Thank you for considering $mart Gambler, "try it before you buy
it" ASP shareware. $mart Gambler is a new casino gambling tutor,
planning and reporting program. Tutorials on gambling show how
to get the best of it in the casino. Planning, tracking and
reporting features demonstrate how to control and monitor play
and most importantly how to better results. $mart Gamblers are
those select individuals who apply knowledge to increase success
and enjoyment in the casinos expanding across the country today.
$mart Gambler needs 640k available memory and 720k available disk
space, preferably a hard disk drive. Graphics display optional.
To load $mart Gambler, enter $GAMB. The program uses familiar
pull-down menus with a minimum of levels. The "F1" key accesses
context sensitive help. The "Esc" key cancels a selection or
displays the last menu. Select File-Example and a sample report
file will be retrieved to display the program's features and
speed your learning curve.
Copyright 1992 PC Information Systems All Rights Reserved
$ M A R T G A M B L E R M A N U A L
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Page Subject
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1 Information on the $mart Gambler program features
1 License for distribution and use, required files
2 Warranty statement (IMPORTANT)
2 Ombudsman statement-Association of Shareware Professionals
3 Registration benefits and instructions
4 Accessing and using menus and keys
4 Inputting initialization, code information and new data
5 Viewing, editing and printing data form and the report
6 Selecting and setting up dot matrix and laser printers
6 Completing the registration self-mailing form
7 Reviewing and printing the tutorials
8 Using the planning menu features and what they do
9 Using the report menu features and what they do
10 Using the file menu features and what they do
11 Saving new data on results that has been inputted
12 Retrieving different data inputted in another file
13 Using the spreadsheet commands in edit and view features
14 Interpreting and correcting possible error conditions
15 Version history of program and updating
16 Display adapter types and notes on CGA and Hercules types
16 Automatic loading batch file creation
17 Feedback and questions and telephone support
Page 1
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N S E C T I O N
$ M A R T G A M B L E R I N F O R M A T I O N
$mart Gambler is a casino gambling tutor, planning and reporting
program. Tutorials on gambling cover subjects such as odds,
money management, improving luck and popular casino games to show
how to get the best of it in the casino. Planning, tracking and
reporting features demonstrate how to control and monitor play
and most importantly how to better results. Bankrolls can be
planned using formulas that factor risks. Actual data can be
collected with reports and graphs easily generated to track
summary and detail statistics. Select File-Example and a sample
report file will be retrieved to display the program's features.
NOTHING IN THE $MART GAMBLER PROGRAM IS GUARANTEED TO TURN CASINO
GAMBLERS INTO SURE WINNERS. THE EMPHASIS IS ON PROVIDING THE
PRACTICAL INFORMATION TO IMPROVE PLAYER'S ENJOYMENT AND SUCCESS.
$mart Gambler's author is a computer and casino gambling expert
for twenty years. Also a Nevada resident for five years and ASP
member for over a year. Questions or comments from unregistered
users is welcome. Please mail to the address found by printing
the registration form or send to CompuServe Email 71360,72.
$ M A R T G A M B L E R L I C E N S E
PC Information Systems authorizes the shareware distribution and
trial use of $mart Gambler. The shareware concept gives users
the chance to "try out" copyrighted software before buying it.
If the program does not benefit you, simply discard it. If you
do benefit though from $mart Gambler, please register or "buy it"
and gain many advantages. These include the latest version,
manual, phone support and the $mart Gambler $Bonus Program.
When distributing $mart Gambler, please use the archive filename
$GAMBnn.ZIP where "nn" is the version number and include all the
files listed below. THESE FILES MAY NOT BE ALTERED IN ANY WAY.
$GAMB.EXE $GAMB.DOC README.TXT *.TUT (tutorials)
$GAMB.WKB $GAMBH.BAT FILE_ID.DIZ *.CAS (casino codes)
$GAMB.HLP EXAMPLE.WKB MSHERC.COM *.TYP (type codes)
Diskette versions also include installation files not in the
archive. When distributing a shareware copy prepared from a
registered copy, DO NOT INCLUDE THE $MART GAMBLER $BONUS PROGRAM
OR THE USER.KEY FILE. THESE ARE NOT FOR SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTION.
Page 2
$ M A R T G A M B L E R W A R R A N T Y
PC INFORMATION SYSTEMS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATED TO THE
SOFTWARE TITLED $MART GAMBLER, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALL SUCH
WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. NEITHER
PC INFORMATION SYSTEMS NOR ITS PRINCIPALS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT
OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE $MART GAMBLER, EVEN IF THEY ARE
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. THE PERSON OR
PERSONS USING $MART GAMBLER BEARS ALL RISK AS TO ITS TUTORIAL
INFORMATION, ACCURACY, QUALITY, PERFORMANCE AND ALL GAMBLING
RESULTS. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF NEVADA. ANY ACTIONS BROUGHT AGAINST PC INFORMATION
SYSTEMS SHALL BE IN THE JURISDICTION OF STOREY COUNTY, NEVADA.
PC INFORMATION SYSTEMS DOES WARRANT THE REGISTERED DISKETTE(S)
AND DOCUMENTATION TO BE FREE OF FUNCTIONAL DEFECTS IN MATERIALS
AND WORKMANSHIP FOR 90 DAYS FROM REGISTRATION. THE ENTIRE
LIABILITY AND REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED AND EXCLUSIVE
WARRANTY SHALL BE CONFINED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE ITEMS.
A S P O M B U D S M A N
$mart Gambler is produced by 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 members' products. Please
write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI
49442-9427 or send a Compuserve message via CompuServe Mail to
ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
The ASP Ombudsman may be contacted by FAX by sending to the ASP
FAX number: (616)788-2765. In communication with the Ombudsman,
please include a telephone number and/or FAX number if available.
Page 3
$ M A R T G A M B L E R R E G I S T R A T I O N
$mart Gamblers are those select individuals who apply knowledge
gained from the $mart Gambler program to increase success in the
casino. If you benefit from $mart Gambler, please register and
gain many advantages including the latest version, manual, phone
support and the $MART GAMBLER $BONUS PROGRAM. The bonus is very
valuable! It interprets the $mart Gambler statistical report,
making suggestions to better gambling results. Also it has
expanded tutorials on casino gambling and ways to save money on
trips that can pay back several times the low $39.95 cost.
The registration screen is a self-mailing form to input your
name, address and source. Questions or comments are welcome, use
the reverse side if required. After completing: [1] Print the
form [2] Fold as shown [3] Insert your check [4] Tape sides and
bottom [5] Add stamp and [6] Mail. You also may print the form,
write-in the items, insert into an envelope and address as shown.
To register using credit cards, phone 1-800-242-4775 (orders only
please), telling the service you want the program $MART GAMBLER
produced by PC INFORMATION SYSTEMS. Thank you for your support!
Page 4
H O W T O D O I T E M S S E C T I O N
How to access and use menus and what keys do what?
$mart Gambler uses a familiar pull-down menu interface with a
minimum of levels. Menu selections may be made by:
(1) Positioning to them with the arrow keys and either
"Pulling-down" with the down arrow or pressing "Enter."
(2) Entering the first character of the choice.
The "Esc" key cancels a selection or displays the last menu
accessed. To access the main menu directly, press the "F10" key.
The "F1" key accesses context sensitive help. The bottom of each
screen shows the available actions and keys. Certain operations
doing file importing, saving or retrieving, require pressing
"Ctrl+Break" to abort if needed. USE OF "SCROLL LOCK" IS NOT
RECOMMENDED AS IT CAUSES PROBLEMS IN SOME FUNCTIONS.
How to input initialization and code information and new data?
When selecting Initialization, Money Management-Edit, Casino
Codes-Edit, Type Codes-Edit, Input or Registration, a range input
mode starts. This mode allows typing in the requested items and
then changing position with the down arrow key. Press "Enter"
after entering all wanted items.
To correct an entry, position on it with the down arrow key and
either over type or press the "F2" key to edit it. When done
correcting, press "Enter" or the down arrow key.
After completing entry, a "No or Yes information is correct menu"
will be presented. Selecting "No" returns to the range input
mode. Selecting "Yes" goes on to the next step.
Page 5
How to view, edit and print data, the data form and the report?
When selecting Data Form, Edit or View, a spreadsheet type mode
starts. In this mode, the arrow and page keys may be used to
move around the selected area and view the information.
In the data Edit area, the inputted data may be corrected by over
typing or pressing the "F2" key to edit. In the Data Form and
View report areas, certain unprotected items may be changed. No
items developed by formulas may be changed.
In these areas, spreadsheet type commands may be accessed by
pressing "F8." The available commands are copy, erase, format,
change protection if allowed and print and extract sections to a
spreadsheet program compatible file. Press "Esc" or "F10" to
return to the main menu. DO NOT PRESS "F8" THEN "F10."
Page 6
How to select and set up dot matrix and laser type printers?
$mart Gambler should not require any special printer setup
strings. All printing uses only ASCII characters and form feeds
and at 10 characters per inch. This is the default on most PC
printers. All printing is on 8.5 by 11.0 inch paper.
Special set up strings may be entered by selecting "Setup."
Consult the printer manual for specific strings wanted. Enter
them in preceded with a back slash character. Example: "\015" is
the set up string for most dot matrix printers to print condensed
print.
The type of printer to be used should be selected, either Dot
Matrix or Laser. The reason for this is to avoid any conflicts
with laser type printers that get a reset command. This is the
\027\069 setup string seen when selecting Laser printers.
The top margin may be changed but is not recommended. The
default value is zero but due to blank lines created, printing
begins one inch below the top of the paper. Select "TopMargin"
to change.
The bottom margin may be changed but is not recommended. The
default value is five but due to blank lines created, printing
ends one inch from the bottom of the paper. Select
"BottomMargin" to change.
How to complete the registration self-mailing form and send?
When selecting "Registration" a screen describing the benefits of
registration first displays. After pressing "Esc" a registration
form displays for range input.
This screen is a self-mailing registration form to input your
name, address and source of shareware. Please indicate
CompuServe, BBS name, Disk Vendor name, User Group name or other
source. Questions or comments are welcome, use the reverse side
if required. After completing: [1] Print the form [2] Fold as
shown [3] Insert your check [4] Tape sides and bottom [5] Add
stamp and [6] Mail. You also may print the form, write-in the
items, insert into an envelope and address as shown.
Page 7
How to review and print the gambling & casino games tutorials?
The $mart Gambler tutorial lessons contain important information
on gambling and casino games. To save memory, each tutorial
lesson remains on the disk until requested.
After selecting a tutorial, use the Page Down, Page Up, Arrow
Down and Arrow Up keys to position the information.
To print the entire tutorial, press the "F7" key. To print a
specific chart or section, position fully on the screen and press
Print Screen. This may be done by pressing the "Shift+Print
Screen" keys.
Press "Esc" when done reviewing the specific tutorial.
Page 8
How to use the planning menu features and what do they do?
The Planning menu helps in planning gambling trips and sets up
the program to collect data by casino and type codes. The five
sub-menu choices in it are:
INITIALIZE: To define the name or title on forms and reports, the
starting and ending periods, the decimal points format and the
data filename. When $mart Gambler loads it looks for a data file
named $GAMB.WKB. The file name (not the extension) may be
changed and either specified as a parameter when loading
($GAMB filename) or by selecting File-Retrieve after loading.
The dates may be entered as mm/dd/yy, dd/mm/yy or yy/mm/dd.
The default format is 0 decimal places.
MONEY MANAGEMENT: To input and edit the (1) trip bankroll amount
(2) length in hours of total planned play (3) length in hours of
individual session play (4) betting plan (5) quit percentage
point. From this information, $mart Gambler calculates a
recommended bet size, session bankroll amounts and session and
trip quit points. This information may be printed individually
or with the data collection form. See Money Management tutorial
for more explanation on money management techniques.
CASINO CODES: To define a list of up to ten different casino
codes and their names, planned to be tracked. Data then may be
inputted by casino code and the $mart Gambler report and graphs
will show results by casino. Selected samples for different
gambling areas may be imported from the current directory only.
TYPE CODES: To define the games or type of one game, planned to
be tracked. Data then may be inputted by type code and the $mart
Gambler report and graphs will show results by type. Selected
samples for different types may be imported from the current
directory only.
If playing only one type of game, the user may want to track
results by a specific feature of that game. This may be the
number of decks used in blackjack, the maximum odds bet in craps
or another breakdown that can be defined. Import the sample type
codes for the game played and edit as wanted.
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Page 9 Planning menu (continued)
If playing a variety of games, the user may want to track results
by game type. Import the Games sample type codes and edit as
wanted. If the user wants to track results by game type and a
specific feature, the best method would be to keep separate data
files for each game played. The reports for each game type then
may be compared.
IMPORTANT: If either Casino or Type codes change after data has
been inputted, recompute. Data for casinos or types deleted will
not be reflected in detail statistics but will be in the summary
statistics.
DATA FORM: To prepare a form to be used to collect gambling
session results while at the casino for later input into the
program. Certain items may be changed by over typing, editing
using "F2" or using the spreadsheet menu. Also displayed are
Money management limits as defined in that feature.
PRINT FORM: To print the data collection form. The form also may
be printed from the Data Form screen.
How to use the report menu features and what do they do?
The Report menu allows the $mart Gambler to input and analyze
their gambling results. From the information inputted, a data
base gets created and a statistical report and graphs developed.
The report provides summary statistical results with details by
casino and the type of games played. The report menu's six
sub-menu choices are:
INPUT: To input one gambling session's results from the data
collection form or other record. The date may be entered as
mm/dd/yy, dd/mm/yy or yy/mm/dd. The maximum sessions tracked is
currently set to 250. If preferred, data may be inputted
directly into the data base form by selecting Edit.
EDIT: To review the inputted data and make any corrections or
changes to it if required. The data base also may be printed
from this selection if wanted.
COMPUTE: To process new data and update the report and graphs.
VIEW: To view the $mart Gambler updated report. Certain titles
and other items may be modified using the spreadsheet menu.
PRINT: To print the $mart Gambler updated report.
GRAPH: To view graphs on cumulative results and casino and type
averages. Graphics display adapter required.
Page 10
How to use the file menu features and what do they do?
The file menu includes normal file maintenance items plus an
option of retrieving an example $mart Gambler data base and
report for learning the program's features. The seven sub-menu
choices in it are:
SAVE: To save the updated report by the file name provided in
Planning-Initialize. Default filename is $GAMB.WKB. The
filename but not the extension may be changed.
EXAMPLE: To retrieve an example data base and report. Provides
an example of the $mart Gambler program features.
BLANK: To blank out all information in the data base and report
currently in memory. Use this to start a new report under a new
name.
RETRIEVE: To retrieve a different $mart Gambler report. When
loading $mart Gambler this also may be specified on the command
line as a parameter. Enter $GAMB filename.
DIRECTORY: To change the default $mart Gambler DOS directory. It
is best to make it the current directory before loading.
LIST: To list filenames in the current directory. The path also
may be edited to list filenames elsewhere.
GOTODOS: To evoke the DOS command interpreter and do DOS
commands. Memory limitations may restrict the type of DOS
operations performed. To return to $mart Gambler, enter EXIT.
Page 11
How to save new data on results that has been inputted?
If new data has been inputted into $mart Gambler or other
maintenance type items done, it is important to save the file
before exiting the program. If it is not done, the new data will
be lost and have to be reentered.
Selecting File-Save prepares to save the file in the current
directory with the file name defined in Initialize. Added
automatically is the file extension "WKB." Press "Enter" to
accept this filename.
IMPORTANT: Data stored on hard disk drives should always be
backed-up to prevent loss in case of failure. Specify extension
"WKB" in any back-up program used and the $mart Gambler data
files will then be protected from loss.
If the file already exists, a "Cancel, Replace or Backup" menu
will be displayed. Selecting Cancel aborts the command.
Selecting Replace, overwrites the file on disk. Selecting Backup
changes the file extension of the current disk file to "BAK" and
saves the updated file as WKB.
To change to a different filename, press any character to modify
the it or the directory.
If it is needed to abort the File-Save menu for any reason, press
"Ctrl+Break" keys.
Page 12
How to retrieve different data inputted in another file?
When loading $mart Gambler the default data file loaded is
"$GAMB.WKB." This may be changed by specifying a different data
filename in the operating system command line. Do this by
entering:
$GAMB filename
Alternately a different data file may be retrieved by using File-
Retrieve. A list of the extension WKB files in the current
directory gets displayed. Select the wanted one by pointing to
with the arrow keys and pressing "Enter."
Pressing any key will allow the filename or directory to be
modified. DOS wild card characters may be used to limit display
to a group of files.
Page 13
How to use the spreadsheet commands in edit and view features?
When selecting Data Form, Edit or View, spreadsheet type commands
may be accessed by pressing the "F8" key. These may be used to
clean up errors or customize the area's features to something
different. The specific Spreadsheet menu choices and
explanations follow.
COPY: Copy a cell or range of cells. First establish the "from"
range. Do this by either using the arrow keys to establish a
range from where the cell pointer is now or press backspace to
reset and the period to anchor. After the "from" range is
established, move the cell pointer to the "to" range.
ERASE: Erase an unprotected cell or range of unprotected cells.
Use the arrow keys to establish a range from where the cell
pointer is now. Alternatively press backspace to reset range and
period to anchor.
FORMAT: Format a cell or range of cells to a fixed decimal place
format. Use arrow keys to establish range or backspace to reset
and period to anchor.
UNPROTECT: Unprotect a cell or range of cells to allow changes.
Use arrow keys to establish range or backspace to reset and
period to anchor.
PROTECT: Protect a cell or range of cells to disallow changes.
Use arrow keys to establish range or backspace to reset and
period to anchor.
PRINT: Print a range by using arrow keys to establish the needed
range or backspace to reset and period to anchor.
XTRACT: File extract a range to a spreadsheet compatible file.
Use arrow keys to establish range or backspace to reset and
period to anchor. A new file name must be defined each time as
an existing file cannot be replaced in Xtract.
Page 14
How to interpret and correct possible error conditions?
When $mart Gambler fails normal execution, an error screen will
be displayed. This will show the error message along with
possible causes and corrective action recommendations.
If no possible cause or corrective action is defined it will show
undefined. Later versions of $mart Gambler will have
additional corrective action defined with experience.
Review the information and do any corrective action. When ready
to resume, return to the main menu by pressing "Esc."
Page 15
How to find out the version history and other information?
$mart Gambler Version History:
Version 1.1 Initial shareware release September 1992.
When preparing to update to a new version, if the default data
file name $GAMB.WKB has active data, save it under a different
filename such as $GAMB1.WKB. Next install the new version and if
wanted retrieve the data file created from the old version.
Page 16
Display Adapters:
$mart Gambler automatically detects the video display adapter
type when loading. Program features work on all display adapters
with a few conditions on certain types.
If using a CGA (Color Graphics Adapter) and experiencing snow on
the display, press keys "Ctrl+F10" to clear it.
Hercules displays require an initialization be performed before
displaying graphs. Enter $GAMBH in DOS and a batch file provided
will run an initializing program and then load $mart Gambler.
Automatic loading:
To make loading $mart Gambler easier from the DOS operating
system, a batch file may be created in the DOS root directory. To
create the file, enter the following at the DOS prompt:
COPY CON: $.BAT
CD\$G
$GAMB (for Hercules display adapters use $GAMBH)
After entering, press the "F6" key and "Enter." Once this batch
file is created, entering a "$" in the root directory will change
the current directory to $G and load $mart Gambler.
Page 17
Feedback:
Questions or feedback from unregistered users is welcome. Please
mail to the address found in Attachment A or by printing the
registration form. If preferred, send questions to CompuServe
71360,72.
Telephone Support:
$mart Gambler telephone technical support is available directly
from the author. This is a benefit of shareware. You get
knowledgeable answers to your questions and advice. Currently
telephone support is only available to registered users.
$ M A R T G A M B L E R R E G I S T R A T I O N
Attachment-A
Enclosed is a check or money Ship latest version, manual
order to register $mart Gambler. and bonus program to:
It is for the appropriate amount ______________________________
in USA funds and is payable to ______________________________
PC INFORMATION SYSTEMS. ______________________________
Residence >> Other Nevada Shareware copy source:
______________________________
Registration $39.95 $39.95
Ship & Handing 3.00 3.00 Questions or Comments:
7.0% Sales Tax -- 2.80 ______________________________
Total Amount $42.95 $45.75 ______________________________
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PC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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