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S T E P - U P P R O G R A M M A N A G E R
Quick Start
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Step-Up Program Manager v1.60s
Welcome to Step-Up Program Manager! This document tells you
everything you need to know to get up and running as quickly as
possible.
This document is organized into the following sections:
1. Introduction.
2. Shareware notices.
3. How to get WorkSpace FREE!
4. Installation.
5. Technical Support numbers.
6. Our favorite features.
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
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We designed Step-Up Program Manager to be especially easy to learn and
use. We started with the skills you already have from using Windows'
Program Manager and added dozens of enhancements that you'll
certainly find indispensable.
After installation, some of our new features are immediately evident,
but you'll notice that Step-Up Program Manager still looks nearly
identical to Windows Program Manager. We've done this intentionally
to allow you the opportunity to return to work without delay.
Everything you know how to do with Windows Program Manager works the
same in Step-Up Program Manager. All menus, keystrokes and groups
are unchanged, just enhanced with dozens of new features!
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S H A R E W A R E V E R S I O N
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The shareware version includes the entire product. All features are
enabled and ready for you to use. You have a two week evaluation
period during which you can decide if you would like to purchase
Step-Up Program Manager. As a shareware vendor we rely on customers to
purchase this product if it will be used beyond the two week
evaluation period. We also hope that you'll like Step-Up Program
Manager and will pass it on. We encourage you to build an install
disk and give it to others.
When you're ready to purchase, Step-Up Program Manager is only $19.95.
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FREE Wallpaper and Screen Saver
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When you purchase Step-Up Program Manager, you'll receive SlideShow,
the wallpaper sequencer and screen saver from Second Nature that include
a dozen full screen images from famous artists and photographers.
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GET WORKSPACE
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Purchase Step-Up Program Manager and we'll also send you the latest
shareware trial version of WorkSpace - our Virtual Desktop Manager and
Project Switcher for Windows. You love the ability to eliminate
desktop clutter by creating new desktops. WorkSpace remembers the
applications you have running on each desktop and can automatically
restart them for you when you start Windows.
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Toll-Free Electronic Purchasing
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This version of Step-Up Program Manager allows you to purchase the
product using your modem to transmit your credit card information to
Step-Up Software. The call is free in the US and takes just a few moments.
We'll even configure your modem for you. All you have to do is fill
in your name, address and card info and we'll handle the rest. We
accept VISA, MasterCard and American Express Cards. If you don't have
a modem or prefer to purchase by check, don't worry, we're ready for
your call, FAX or Letter. Our address and phone numbers are at the
end of this document.
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Building an Install Disk
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You'll need a formatted, blank diskette - either a 1.2Mb 5.25" or a
1.44Mb 3.5" diskette will do. Place the disk in drive A (or B) and
run "STEPUP.EXE A:" All the files that make up Step-Up Program
Manager will be extracted from STEPUP.EXE and copied to your
diskette.
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I N S T A L L A T I O N
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Nothing could be simpler!
1. Insert the Step-Up Program Manager installation disk in drive A:
2. From Windows Program Manager's File menu, select Run.
3. Type A:INSTALL and press Enter (or click on "OK")
4. Follow the instructions on the screen (some notes and hints follow)
The installation program asks you one question -- "Do you want to make
Step-Up Program Manager your Windows shell?" If you don't already
know what your Windows Shell is, it's the program that Windows runs
first every time it starts. The default program that Windows runs at
startup is Windows' Program Manager. By checking the box next to this
question, you are telling Windows to use Step-Up Program Manager in
place of Windows Program Manager as your shell. We recommend that
you install Step-Up Program Manager as your Windows shell.
Installation should take about one minute (or less). When completed,
you must restart Windows so that the changes you've made to your
system during the installation of Step-Up Program Manager can take
effect. If Step-Up Program Manager is your new Windows shell, you'll
see it where Windows Program Manager used to be.
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Technical Support
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If you have any problems installing Step-Up Program Manager, get in
touch with us and we'll help. We offer technical support Monday,
Wednesday and Friday from 10am - 5pm Pacific time. You can reach us
at (503) 223-6306 (voice) or (503) 223-6632 (FAX).
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Where do you go from here?
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You'll find that the on-line help is an excellent source of
information for learning about the new features found in Step-Up
Program Manager. To help you on your Quick Start, we'll mention a
few of our favorite features that you might want to try right away.
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A Few of Our Favorite Features
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Program Modes - Step-Up Program Manager has three different styles
that really make it unique. From the Options menu, select Mode. Try
each of the three (Program Manager, Desktop and SwitchBoard) to see
which one you like best.
Sort Groups - A real time saver if you have more than a few groups.
Click the a/z button on the Toolbar to sort the active group or use
the View Window As dialog from the Window menu to sort all your
groups.
Change group icons - Select one of several icons we provide or browse
for any other icon you'd like.
Display Styles - Display any group as Icons, a List or as a Toolbox.
Size the icons to your liking from very small to very large. Select
View Window As from the Window menu. Groups within groups - If you
have more than just a few groups, consider organizing them by placing
groups within other groups. If you have a group that is getting
especially large, break it up by creating new sub-groups. For
example, make sub-groups of your Games group for each category of
game you have -- like "Card Games", "Action Games", "Board Games",
etc.
Desktop Buttons - Drag any program item or any file from File Manager
to the Desktop to create a button for that application or file. This
is a great place for the programs and files you use the most.
Alarms - Don't be late for another meeting! Select Alarms from the
Options menu and fill in the details. You can also set a program to
run (like your backup) while you're away.
System Resource Monitor - Avoid a common cause of system crashes - low
system resources. You'll be notified when your resources drop below
a critical level (that you can set) and can take action to lower the
strain before a problem comes up.
Right Mouse Button - You may have already noticed that a right mouse
click will show you a menu of options that apply to the item where
you've clicked. It's great for easy access to common commands and
really reduces the "mileage" on your mouse.
Congratulations! Your installation of Step-Up Program Manager is
complete.
Step-Up Software Inc.
333 South West Fifth Avenue Suite 405
Portland, Oregon 97204
(503) 223-6306 - Voice
(503) 223-6632 - FAX