DISCLAIMER:

DiaLog COPYRIGHT (c) 1992 WOLFGANG JOHN  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS REGARDING THE USE OF, THE RESULTS OF, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM, ITS APPROPRIATENESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR CURRENTNESS.  THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE USE OF THIS PROGRAM IS ASSUMED BY THE USER.  IN NO EVENT WILL WOLFGANG JOHN OR HIS EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF WOLFGANG JOHN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  THIS DISCLAIMER SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY VERBAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENT TO THE CONTRARY.  IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS YOU MUST CEASE AND DESIST USING THIS PROGRAM.


THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT:

Shareware is copyrighted software which is distributed by authors through bulletin boards, on-line services, disk vendors, and copies passed among friends and acquaintances.  It is commercial software which you are allowed to try before you pay for it.  This makes Shareware the ultimate in money back guarantees.

With Shareware you get to try a program for a reasonable limited time (30-45 days), without spending any money other than perhaps for downloading from a bulletin board or paying a Shareware distributor a small fee for his disk.  You are able to use the software on your own computer, in your own work environment.  If you decide the program is not for you, you remove it from your computer and erase all copies, including the data files.  If you do decide to keep it, then - and only then - do you pay for it.

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software.  Shareware is produced by accomplished programmers, just like retail software.  There is good and bad Shareware, just as there is good and bad retail software.  The primary difference between Shareware and retail software is that with Shareware you know if it's good or bad before you pay for it.

The Shareware system and the continued availability of quality Shareware products depend on your willingness to register and pay for the Shareware you keep.  The registration fees you pay allow Shareware producers to support and continue to develop their products.  Please show your support for Shareware by registering those programs you actually keep and use and by passing them on to others.  Shareware is kept alive by your support!

OVERVIEW:

This program offers the following main features:
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Tone or Pulse and manual dialing.

It provides 2 address books for dialing and logging.

It can serve as a stand-alone address book (2 books).

It prints envelopes on LaserJet.

Logging and most other features functional both with or without a modem.

It can dial special Tone-Dial services that require additional numbers and/or digits.

It accepts non-numeric-character phone numbers ( 1-800-Egg-Head ).

It provides quick conversion of non-numeric numbers directly from the keyboard.

It makes it easy to set the system time while calling your local time operator.

It functions as a stop watch.

Phone logs may contain job codes.

Phone logs may be viewed, printed and saved to another file.

It offers password protection.

It provides a quick notepad.

A Mini Version is available which provides all the capabilities without allowing alterations.
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GETTING STARTED:

(Just in case you are not aware of it, you can easily page this help text by clicking above or below the moveable button on the scroll bar.)

Since you have gotten this far, you already have successfully loaded and executed the DiaLog program.  You should also have read the OVERVIEW section from this help file.  If not, now would be a good time.  Simply select "OVERVIEW" from the menu on the left of this display and then come back again to this "GETTING STARTED" display.

Take a look at the menu on the left. Under "MAIN MENU CHOICES" you see the same major menu items as appear on the main DiaLog menu.  They are "FILE", "BK1", "BK2", "NOTES" and "HELP-INFO".  Also please note that the index on the left is organized in a logical fashion rather than in alphabetical order. 

Under "FILE" are a number of subtitles which list utilities that enable you to perform all the DiaLog system tasks.

"BK1" and "BK2" refer to the 2 address books that DiaLog is capable of using.  For maintaining these books (adding, modifying and deleting entries) you select the appropriate utility under the "FILE" menu.

"NOTES" brings up a notepad to be used by you as you see fit.

Once you are in the individual utility routines you will encounter more Help buttons.  When you press one of those buttons, you will come to this help file with the proper selection highlighted.

If you have just executed DiaLog for the first time, then the 2 address books do not yet exist.  (Actually book1 exists, but it contains no name entries.  It was created for system purposes at program startup.)  So the best place to get started is to enter a few names and numbers into one of the 2 address books.  You could decide to assign one address book as your business book and the other one as the personal book.  You do this by selecting <FILE> and then <Add Name> from the main DiaLog menu.  

You can also select your own titles for the log files with the <DiaLog Options> mode from the <File> menu.  At the same time you have the opportunity to determine if your log files should be "Normal" or "Extended".  See "DiaLog Options" in this help file for more information.

Once you have some entries in at least one of the address books, you should read the information on "GETTING STARTED" "With Modem" and "Without Modem".  Before you do however, you may wish to set your logging options.  Select "DiaLog Options" at the left for more information.

With Modem:

Note:  It is possible to get a modem "hung up".  The easiest way for this to happen is a conflict between 2 or more devices trying to use the same COM Port.  Many people do not realize that their mouse is using one of the COM Ports and they try to configure another device, such as a modem, to the same port.  If you suspect the modem may be hung up, get out of all your programs until you get back to the DOS prompt.  Sometimes just getting out of Windows will reset your modem, but more often than not, you must RESET your computer or recycle its power from on-to off-to on.  A soft reset <Ctrl-Alt-Del> will NOT clear the modem.  If the hangup persists, you probably have a conflict problem - check your hardware and documentation.  

If you have a Hayes compatible modem on your computer that is properly installed and configured, you are ready to use it for initiating phone calls with the DiaLog program.  Be sure you know which COM Port your modem is connected to.  If you have not yet done so, select <File> <Com Port Setup> from the main DiaLog menu and set up your modem parameters.  Additional help is available from the Setup screen.  (If this is your first attempt at using the DiaLog program, you may want to practice using the program in the "Without Modem" mode.)

Once you are satisfied your modem is properly set up, you are ready to dial your first number.  (You may find calling the local time service a good way to check out the program.)  Your status in the lower portion of the display should indicate that the modem is present and off line.  If the status says "No Modem", then you have not selected a modem port with the "Modem Setup" mode.

There are 2 ways to place a call from within DiaLog.  You can either key in the number directly, or preferably get the number from one of the address books.  To obtain a number from one of the address books, select the desired book from the main menu and then select the name you wish to call from the list of names.  Once the number appears in the phone number window, you merely press <Dial> to start the dialing process.  (Also see <Front Panel> <Keyboard Entry> on the left for manual dialing procedures.)

The modem status will change to "Modem Dialing", and depending on your modem configuration, you may or may not hear the modem dialing.  Another screen will pop over the main DiaLog display and advise you to lift the receiver and press the <Connected> button once your call is being answered.  You may also cancel the call at this time by pressing the <Cancel> button on the additional display.  Pressing the <Connected> button will display "Call in Progress" and start the timer.

When you are finished with your call, you need to press the <Stop> button in order to stop the timer.  This will change the status from "Call in Progress" to "No Call in Progress".  It will also cause the program to initiate the call logging process if it is enabled in your address book for this name.  In addition, if you also enabled Job Code, the program will ask you to pick a Job Code from the Job Code table.  (For the latter to happen, you must have created a Job Code log by selecting <File> and <Job Code> from the main menu, otherwise you will be told that no Job Code file exists.)

You now have made your first call with DiaLog.  If anything went wrong, please retrace your steps and see if you did everything as outlined above.  If you have a need to call numbers that require you to enter special codes once a recorded voice answers the phone, read the information under "Special Features" "Touch Tone Services".

If the number you called had logging enabled in your address book, you may now take a look at the telephone log.  Select <File> <Phone Logs> from the main DiaLog menu.

You should  read about the rest of the features in the DiaLog program by selecting the title from the menu on the left.

Without Modem:

The DiaLog program is still very useful, even if you do not have a modem.  You can use the address books, you can bring up numbers from the address books for manual dialing, you can use the "Touch Tone Services" feature, you can take advantage of the non-numeric characters ability, and you can log any of the calls whose numbers are in the address books. 

Your status in the lower portion of the display should indicate that no modem is present.  If the status says "Modem off line", then you have selected a modem port with the <Modem Setup> mode.

There are 2 ways to place a call from within DiaLog.  You can either key in the number directly, or preferably get the number from one of the address books.  To obtain a number from one of the address books, select the desired book from the main menu and then select the name you wish to call from the list of names.  Once the number appears in the phone number window, you merely press <Dial> to start the dialing process.  (Also see <Front Panel> <Keyboard Entry> on the left for manual dialing procedures.)


The modem status will change to "Manually Dialing".  Another screen will pop over the main DiaLog display and advise you to dial the number and press the <Connected> button once your call is being answered.  You may also cancel the call at this time by pressing the <Cancel> button on the additional display.  Pressing the <Connected> button will display "Call in Progress" and start the timer.

When you are finished with your call, you need to press the <Stop> button in order to stop the timer.  This will change the status from "Call in Progress" to "No Call in Progress".  It will also cause the program to initiate the call logging process if it is enabled in your address book for this name.  In addition, if you also enabled Job Code, the program will ask you to pick a Job Code from the Job Code table.  (For the latter to happen, you must have created a Job Code log by selecting <File> and <Job Code> from the main menu, otherwise you will be told that no Job Code file exists.)

You now have made your first call with DiaLog.  If anything went wrong, please retrace your steps and see if you did everything as outlined above.  If you have a need to call numbers that require you to enter special codes once a recorded voice answers the phone, read the information under "Special Features" "Touch Tone Services".

If the number you called had logging enabled in your address book, you may now take a look at the telephone log.  Select <File> <Phone Logs> from the main DiaLog menu.

You should read about the rest of the features in the DiaLog program by selecting the title from the menu on the left.
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DON'Ts: 

Do not manipulate data files (.dat) in the Dialog  directory.  Especially do NOT interchange files DialLst1.dat and DialLst2.dat.  If you save them under a different name and later restore them, they MUST be returned to their original names.  NEVER manipulate Dialog files while Dialog is running.  Of course, you should regularly backup all of your files.

IT IS ILLEGAL TO COPY AND PASS THESE DATA FILES TO ANOTHER PERSON except files DialLst1, DialLst2 and DialJbCd if you have a site license.  (See "DiaLog To Others" for more information.)

IT IS ILLEGAL to give your registration number to another person.
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MAIN MENU CHOICES:

FILE:

Selecting this option from the main menu gives you access to the various utilities that make up the DiaLog system.
 
Add Name:

This mode lets you enter information into the two address books.   

As a minimum you must enter Name and Phone Number. 

Don't forget to indicate whether you want logging and job code entries for this name.

- Name -

The address book will be indexed by the name entered here.  It may either be a company or an individual's name.  If the Name is that of a person, enter it last name first (Smith, Bill), because that is how it will be sorted in the address book.  This entry may be up to 25 characters long.

- Phone -

Enter the phone number, up to 20 characters.   See "SPECIAL FEATURES" in this help file for Touch Tone Services.

The phone number may contain non-numeric characters as in 1-800-Egg-Head. Dashes are optional, but they make the numbers more readable (by you - not the computer!).

- Company -

Enter up to 35 characters.

- Street -

Enter up to 25 characters.

- City -

Enter up to 20 characters.

- State -

Enter the two-character state abbreviation.

- Zip -

Enter up to 10 characters.

- CS -

CompuServe .  Enter User ID, up to 10 characters.

- Country -

Enter up to 20 characters.

- Fax -

Enter up to 20 characters.

- Special -

Enter up to 40 characters of a special number.  See "SPECIAL FEATURES" "Touch Tone Services" in this help file.   

May be used for other purposes, but the first character must be a colon (:) in that case.

- Remarks -

Enter up to 40 characters.

- Logging -

Select this option if you DO want the calls logged for this address book entry.

- Job Code -

Select this option if you DO want a job code logged with this entry.  If you do mark it, you should create a job code file, so the system can prompt you to select a job code once the call is completed.  Select <File>, <Job Code> from the main DiaLog menu to create the job code file.
    
Delete Name:

Use this mode to delete one or more entries from the address books.  Do NOT delete or manipulate the files themselves.

Address Books:

This mode lets you access the address books to look up information, make changes to existing entries, or print envelopes.  (Use <Add Name> and <Delete Name> to add or delete names from the address books.)  You may move back and forth in the book by pressing <Prev> or <Next>.  

For information about the individual fields, select <Add Name> from the index on the left.

Making any changes to data in the address books removes any number and name that may have been present on the main DiaLog display.  This forces you to reload only updated data.

Print Envelopes:

Selecting <Env> while in one of the address books enables you to print standard size (4.125 x 9.5 in or 10.6 x 24.1 cm) envelopes on a LaserJet printer.  Adjust the paper tray guides for 4.125 inches (10.6 cm) and insert the envelope face up with the return address end facing out of the printer.  Set up your printer to print in the "Face Up" mode, which may mean you have to open the face up tray at the back of the printer.

The first time you print an envelope, the system will show you blank for the return address.  You are given a chance to select the return address from one of the address books, which means you must have your own name listed if it is to be the return address.  Once selected, the system will remember the address, unless you delete names in the address book where the return address is located.  In that case the return address memory will be cleared and you have to re-select the address  the next time you print an envelope.

Phone Logs:

DiaLog makes it possible to log your phone calls.  This is not only useful for business calls, but for personal calls too (when your mother complains you haven't called in a long time, you have a record!).

Selecting <File> <Phone Logs> from the main DiaLog menu will display the log for the desired address book.  Only calls to numbers that have logging enabled in the address book, will be logged.  While in the phone log you can make any changes  you wish to the file.  Select <File> <Exit> to leave the phone log display.  You will be asked if you want to save any changes you may have made.  Do NOT minimize the log display to an icon, exit instead.

DiaLog provides you with two versions of a log file.  One is called "Normal", and the other "Extended".  These modes are selected under <DiaLog Options> from the <File> menu.  Both logs 1 and 2 can be configured independently.  In the Normal mode DiaLog logs Date, Time, Name, Phone Number, Minutes and Job Code.  In the Extended mode Company, City, State and Purpose of Call are added.  To view the extended portion on the screen, you must scroll the display horizontally.  The <DiaLog Options> mode also lets you set your own titles for the log reports.

For the purpose of the telephone log, the name entry has been truncated to 18 characters.

Phone Log Utilities:

The phone log utilities consist of several routines that enable you to manipulate the log files.

- Print Log1, 2 -

This mode gives you the ability to print the log files in a pre-formatted fashion.  DiaLog attempts to print a "Normal" log file in portrait (vertical) mode using the Courier font with a font size of 12.  The "Extended" log file is intended for a LaserJet printer and will be printed in landscape (horizontal) mode using the LinePrinter font with a font size of 7.5.  If your printer does not support any of these fonts or sizes, the result may not be satisfactory.  You can still use the log files directly, because they are in straight text format, and use your own wordprocessor, or programs such as "Sideways".

- SaveLog1, 2 -

This mode enables you to save the data from this file to another file.    If you just enter a file name, it will be stored in the DiaLog directory.  To store it anywhere else, add path information (A:\LogSav01.txt).

- DeleteLog1, 2 -

Deleting the present Logging file enables you to start the next Logging entry in a new file.  Only then will any new logging options selected with <DiaLog Options> take effect.  You may wish to save the file first with the <SaveLog1, 2> mode from the menu.

Job Codes:

DiaLog lets you log job codes along with the other logged information for each call.  These job codes are obtained from the job code file at the time the call is being logged, which is right after you press the <Stop> button on the DiaLog main display.  You will only be prompted to select one of the job codes, if "Job Codes" is enabled for the phone number you are calling.  You enable or disable job code mode in your address book either at the time you add a new number to your address book, or anytime thereafter by selecting <File> <Address Book> from the main DiaLog menu.

Selecting <Job Codes> lets you create a job code file, or add and delete entries in an existing job code file.  Job Codes may be up to 12 characters long.

Com Port Setup:

Be sure to select the proper port number of the modem.  If you are not sure, do NOT guess, or you may hang up your modem, or even your computer.

Use the mouse or arrow keys to select the desired port, or select No Modem.

Select Tone or Pulse dialing.  
If you select pulse dialing, then you must not lift the receiver until dialing is completed.

Use the modem setup fields for any optional data, such as adjusting the speaker volume.  The "Pre" command is sent before dialing and the "Post" command after dialing.

Example Speaker Volume command:  AT L1

See your modem manual for details.

If your system requires a "9" to get an outside line, enter 9 in PreFix.

Change System Time:

This mode provides you with an easy way to change your computer's time.

Select hrs, min, or sec.
Press <+> or <-> for either increase or decrease.
Press <spacebar> for fast scrolling of increase or decrease.
Select <Set> to set the new time or <Cancel> to exit without changing the time.

If you plan on using the local time service to set your computer time, call the time service first (from your address book of course!) and then select <File> <Change System Time> from the main DiaLog menu.

Note:  Some computers may not change the time in CMOS RAM in this fashion.  Those systems will revert back to the previous time on the next power-up.  Consult your user manual for more information.

Register Program:

Once you have registered your program you will receive a registration number and the name the program is registered under.  You MUST key in both the name and the number EXACTLY as they appear on your registration certificate.  As soon as you do, your version of the DiaLog program will assume the "registered" mode.

See "HOW TO REGISTER" for additional information.

IT IS ILLEGAL to give your registration number to another person.


DiaLog Options:

The Options menu allows you to set certain DiaLog options that will be active every time DiaLog is started.  Presently these options are "Titles" for Log1 and Log2 reports, "Normal" or "Extended" log format and "Timer-Running  Beep" on/off and "Interval" of beeps.

the "Normal" log format lists Date, Time, Name, Phone Number, Minutes and Job Code.  The "Extended" format adds Company, City, State and Purpose of Call.  You will be prompted to input the Purpose of the call after the call is completed if the Extended format is in effect for the address book the call was made from.  The extended mode requires a LaserJet printer capable of printing Landscape (horizontal) mode.

The new logging options will not take effect until a new log is started, which means the old one has to be deleted.  You may however change the log title directly on the log display at any time.

The "Timer-Running Beep" serves as a reminder that your timer is still running.  It may be turned on and off and the beep intervals may be set by you at any time.

Exit:

This selection will exit DiaLog.  You can also exit by double clicking on the upper left little square of the DiaLog main display.

You may of course minimize the program to its icon and recall it at a later time.  If the stop clock has been started, it will continue to run in the minimized mode.
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HELP-INFO:

This help file.

The first time you access this file it will take a few seconds, after that it is available very fast.

Once the help file has been accessed, additional memory will have been used.  If you have many applications loaded and are short on memory, do not access the help file, or once you have, exit and restart DiaLog without accessing the help file.

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BK1: 

Selecting BK1 or BK2 from the main DiaLog menu causes the system to display all the names in the selected address book and you are instructed to select one of the names to obtain its phone number.  The books correspond to the files DialLst1.dat and DialLst2.dat which are generated by DiaLog as you enter names for the first time.  These files are located in your DiaLog directory together with all the other required files.  (See "DiaLog FILES" for a list of all the files in the DiaLog system.)  These files must NEVER be interchanged by re-naming them. 

After selecting one of the names, the name and phone number will become visible on  the Dialog display. 

BK2: 

See "Bk1"


NOTES:

This mode enables you to record and view notes that are available quickly from the main DiaLog menu.  You can record notes before making a call, so you will have them in front of you during the call.  It may also prove useful to be able to record notes during or after a call.

You can edit your notes like with most other Windows editors, such as delete, backspace, select.  You MUST press <Save> in order for your notes to be stored to disk.  If you merely press <Exit>, all changes made WILL BE LOST.

Pressing the <Clear> button will clear the notepad and place a new date and time at the top.  To permanently clear the notepad file, you must press <Save> after clearing the display.

If you spend any amount of time in the notepad, it is a good idea to press <Save> every so often if you have made or are making any changes.

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FRONT PANEL:
   
Keyboard Entry:

Press <Clear> and then enter your number either using the front panel keyboard or your computer keyboard.  Non-numeric characters must be entered from the computer keyboard.  Press <Dial> when finished.

Numbers entered manually in that fashion will not be logged to the phone log.

To log calls that you enter manually, proceed as follows:

     1.  Create a dummy entry in the desired address book 
          ( Just Name, Number, Logging enabled)
     2.  Select that dummy entry from the main menu
     3.  Change the name and number
     4.  Press Dial

Do NOT merely change the name and number of another address book selection, because it will contain other incorrect information such as City, State, etc.

Dial: 

Pressing <Dial> activates the phone logging process if the number was  obtained from one of the phone directories.  The process includes  dialing the number via modem if a modem is available and has been selected via <Com Port Setup>.

If the number was entered manually from the keypad or keyboard after pressing <Clear>, then  the number will be dialed without logging if the modem is available.   If no modem is available, then a quick ASCII conversion (1-800-Egg-Head)  can be obtained in this fashion.  (See <Front Panel> <Keyboard Entry> at the left for more information.) 

Clear: 

Clears the Name and Number displays for direct number entry. 
  
Start: 

The Timer can be used as a stop watch by pressing <Start> and then <Stop>.  The program can be minimized (turned into an icon) while the timer is running. 

Stop: 

The <Stop> button serves 2 purposes.  If the Timer was started with the <Start>  button, then pressing <Stop> merely stops the Timer.

If the Timer was started automatically by the dialing process,  then pressing the <Stop> button stops the Timer and initiates  the logging process.  If the number you called also had the logging of job code enabled in its address book entry, then the program will prompt you to select a job code from your job code list.

After using the modem, it is always a good idea to make sure the phone is properly hung up (on-hook).
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HOW TO REGISTER:

Until you register your version of the DiaLog program, the program will be in the "unregistered" mode.  All  features are fully functional, except you will be limited to a 30-day free trial period.

To register, fill out and print the registration form located in your DiaLog directory under the filename "DialRgst.Txt".  Mail it together with your check or money order to the address indicated.  (If you let the installation program create a DiaLog Program Group, simply double-click on "Register" to get to the registration form.)

After you receive your registration certificate, select <File> <Register Program> from the main DiaLog menu to actually register your version of DiaLog.
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SPECIAL FEATURES:

Touch Tone Services:

More and more people are required to communicate with computer operated phone systems.  While this opens up some valuable services not available before, such as getting instant information about your investment account, it does require you to enter a lot of numbers and terminators.  This special mode makes it possible to store all that information with your phone number in the address book.  (Note:  DiaLog is intended for VOICE services only.)

The general procedure with these type of services is to dial the phone number and when the phone is being answered, you are told to enter a series of numbers to identify yourself and your account.  More numbers and terminators are required to get to the area of interest.  The following number is an example of such a number combination:

         1-800-123-4567      111-22-3333*4444*1*3*2*

Where the first 11 digits are the phone number to call the service.  The second set of numbers represents the special digits to be dialed once a connection has been established.  These numbers can be social security number, pass code and direction digits, all terminated with the required terminator (*) for this particular service.  This second set of numbers should be keyed into the "Special" field of the address book entry.

If the service does not accept all digits at once, you can separate them as many times as you want by placing a Tilde (~) character after each group.  In the sample case above, the code works as is for evening calls.  In daytime, one additional digit is required to switch the system into the automated mode.  The Service would not accept that digit together with the rest of them, it required a slight delay.  This is how the number worked:

                  1*~111-22-3333*4444*1*3*2*

Notice the Tilde character after the switching digit and its terminator.  While you can have Tilde characters after more than one group of digits, do NOT place 2 or more Tilde characters next to each other.  If the delay created by the Tilde character is not sufficient for the particular service you are calling, enter the following string somewhere in the Remarks field:  Tilde=3  This will add 3 seconds to the default delay.  The number can be between 1 and 9 inclusive.

While testing this program with modems from three different manufacturers, it was found that one of them did not function properly in the Special Mode.  It was necessary to set the "Pre-Modem Setup" field of the <Modem Setup> mode to AT X3, even so the other two ran with the default of X4.

Dialing a number that has an entry in the "Special" field is essentially the same as dialing a regular number.  You select the number from the address book and press <Dial>.  As soon as the phone is being answered, press <Connected> to cause the rest of the digits to be dialed automatically.  If you operate without a modem, you will see the access number in the phone number display, and as soon as you press <Dial> the special number will appear for your convenience.  In that case press <Cancel> after you have dialed all the numbers, unless you want the timer to run.

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DiaLog FILES:

The following files make up the DiaLog system.  They were installed in your DiaLog directory by the installation disk.   See "DiaLog to Others" in this help file before passing DiaLog to another person.

DiaLog.Exe	The DiaLog program
DialHelp.Hlp	This help file
DialHelp.Idx	The table of content you see on the left
DialRead.Txt	An info file to be read before installation
DialRgst.Txt	A registration form to register DiaLog

In addition, the DiaLog system generates some or all of the following files.  These files MAY NOT BE COPIED AND PASSED ON TO ANOTHER PERSON.

DialLst1.dat	The BOOK1 address book
DialLst2.dat	The BOOK2 address book
DialLog1.txt	The log file for calls from BOOK1
DialLog2.txt	The log file for calls from BOOK2
DialJbCd.dat	The job code file

DiaLog TO OTHERS:

There are two ways you are permitted to pass the DiaLog program to other people.  One way is by simply passing on the compressed file (Fone14.exe) and the other way is by executing Fone14.exe to a CLEAN (freshly formatted) diskette, which copies the following files to that disk (All the files listed MUST be included, and THEY MUST NOT BE ALTERED IN ANY WAY.)  Name that disk "DiaLog Installation":

Install.Exe		The DiaLog Installation program
Install.In$		Part of the installation system
DiaLog.Exe	The DiaLog program
DialHelp.Hlp	The DiaLog Help File
DialHelp.Idx	The DiaLog Help File Index
DialRead.Txt	An info file to be read before installation
DialRgst.Txt	A registration form to register DiaLog

Optionally you may include the file VBRUN100.DLL.

NO OTHER FILES MAY BE INCLUDED ON THAT DISK.

ANYONE WISHING TO CHARGE A FEE FOR DISTRIBUTING DiaLog to others, MUST have been recognized by the ASP (Association of Shareware Professionals), otherwise the distributor is guilty of copyright violation.


MINI DiaLog:

A mini version of the full DiaLog program is available separately.  It will be uploaded as "MiniLg.exe" if there is a demand for it.  If you are registered for DiaLog, you are automatically registered for Mini-DiaLog also.  

The mini version does not give you the ability to add and delete entries in any of the data files, nor does it provide access to the DiaLog Help system.

The mini version requires less memory than the full blown version.  It is however of no use, unless you have established a DiaLog system with the full blown version first.  

Besides the memory saving advantage, the mini version provides the operational capability of the full DiaLog program, without the ability of making any alterations.

Stop Watch:

The Timer can be used as a stop watch by pressing <Start> and then <Stop> at the front panel.  The program can be minimized (turned into an icon) while the timer is running.

Password: 

This mode enables you to set or clear the DiaLog Password.  Once a password has been assigned, it is not possible to enter DiaLog either on initial load, or after it has been reduced to an icon.  Therefore it is very important to remember the password, better yet, keep a record of it in a safe place.

There are 2 ways to recover from a lost password.  If your version of DiaLog is registered, use the method listed on your registration certificate.  The second method (and the only one for an unregistered version) requires the deletion of the address book file "DialLst1.dat" in the DiaLog directory.  Therefore it is important that you have a recent backup of that file, or you will have lost all of your entries in that file.  Remember though, the backup file must be a file without an assigned password.

Set Password

This mode allows you to set or change the DiaLog password.  To change it, you must first key in the present password.  the password is case insensitive, therefore either upper or lower case may be used.

Clear Password

This mode allows you to clear the DiaLog password.  You are required to key in the present password before the password will be cleared.

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