*** PCKEYS Ver. 1.0 ***


         DESCRIPTION:

         PCKEYS is an entertaining but educational program which
         displays a "keyboard" on screen which can be "played" by
         clicking the mouse on the keys.

         There are options to play longer, normal or shorter-length
         notes, and also to "record" your composition, in which case
         you can also insert "rest-notes" of any of the three lengths.

         After you have recorded as series of notes and rests, you can
         then "play back" your composition. Playback offers several
         tempo options by hitting the "S" or the "F" button for slower
         or faster.

         The note designations are listed on the keys for educational
         purposes.

         
         HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:

         This program should run fine on as little as 512K. Also
         requires a MS-compatible mouse and a speaker. Also CGA.

         No installation is required, should run off a diskette.
         
         
         INSTRUCTIONS:

         There should be no need for detailed instructions, and some
         instructions are contained within the program. So we will
         just describe some of the functions here:

         Clear:  This button will erase any composition in memory.

         Record: After pressing this button, all notes, rests, etc.
                 will be recorded in memory until the STOP button
                 is pressed. Note that you CAN play a partial tune
                 and then continue to add to it.

                 NOTE: There IS a limit to how long a tune may be,
                 but since the entries can be in the thousands, we
                 did not incorporate an "error-trap" in the event
                 this limit should be exceeded. We doubt anyone
                 will reach this limit without intentionally doing
                 so.

         Stop:   This button will turn off the recording function.
                 Any notes played will not be recorded, but this
                 WILL NOT erase anything currently in memory.

         F & S:  These buttons control the tempo (or speed) at which
                 the recorded music is played back. Each time one is
                 clicked it makes a small adjustment to the playback 
                 speed. If you reach the limits, you will get a
                 message saying so.

         DISCLAIMER:

             We offer no warranty for PCKEYS Version 1.0 whether
             express or implied, including without limitation any
             implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
             particular purpose. We will not be responsible for any
             special, incidental, consequential damages, either direct
             or indirect resulting from use of this product. The user
             bears all risks as to the quality and performance of this
             software, and in no case shall the liability for any
             damages ever exceed the price paid for the software.

             As always, you should make a backup copy of your original
             disk. Please refer to your DOS manual. 


         REGISTRATION & SUPPORT:

            This program is 'shareware'. This means that although it
            IS protected by copyright, you may freely copy, use and
            share it as desired. However, it MUST be copied in FULL,
            UNALTERED with all associated files (this one included)
            or will be in violation of the law. No fee may be charged
            except a nominal copying/distribution fee by distributors.

            If you like the program and would like to support develop-
            ment of more quality, low-cost software you should register
            it with the author. With registration you will also receive
            the most recent 'registered' version of this program at no
            additional charge as well as a list of other programs 
            offered by the author. The 'registered' version will offer
            additional options such as the ability to save & re-load
            your composition files & some other editing options.

            To register, if you have a printer, print INVOICE.DOC
            file on disk. You may do this with a word-processor, or
            by typing COPY INVOICE.DOC PRN at the DOS prompt.

            If you have no printer, send the fee to the address below
            (U.S. check or money order ONLY). Be sure to specify the
            program name and version AND DISK SIZE!!

            The registration fee is $5.00, plus $2.50 shipping/
            handling for mailing of the upgraded version. ($7.50 total)

            Send fee to:    Eric Jarrett
                            P.O. Box 34749
                            Richmond, VA. 23234


            I may be contacted my mail, or if you have a modem,
            comments, suggestions, etc. may be sent to me via the
            following BBS's:

            Blue Ridge Express:  804-790-1675 (Sub-board ERICJ)
                   Or
                Valhalla      :  804-560-0701