Atoms, Symbols and Equations v 1.0 
		 © copyright Ray Le Couteur 1996-1998

Shareware
Atoms, Symbols and Equations is Shareware ('try before you buy software'). If you 
wish to continue using it after a 30 day trial, you must register (pay for) it.

Overview
A unique interactive Multimedia Chemistry Tutor which tests students as they learn 
(it uses the internal speaker if you don't have a soundcard). As far as possible, 
skills are taught through familiar examples, to help reinforce general chemical 
knowledge. New concepts are taught by frequent reference to the online Periodic
Tables. The eight units are: Word Equations; Elements and Symbols; Valency
and Formulas; Models of Reacting Molecules (molecular models); Symbol Equations;
Atomic Structure; Formation of Ions; Ions, Formulas and Equations.

Options
There is an option to 'trap' the user within a unit once started (to help 
teachers ensure that pupils stay on task), with a password required to exit. 
The decision whether to trap users and the password can be changed by running 
the program 'options.exe'(click on the 'Change Options' icon in the  'Atoms
Symbols & Equations' group or folder).

System Requirements
Almost any computer running Windows 3.1/Win 95 or above (PC 386 or above, 4mb ram,
vga/svga monitor).

Installation
1. Run install.exe from the floppy disc (Win 3.1 - from program manager select 
   file/run and type a:\install;  Win95 - from the start menu, select run and type 
   a:\install)  
2. Follow simple on-screen instructions (answer yes or OK unless there is good reason).

That's it!  The program is now fully installed and ready for use.
You will be given the option to run the program immediately.

Running the Program
Win 3.1 
Click on the 'equations' icon in the 'Atoms Symbols & Equations' group which will
be on your desktop.

Win95
From the start menu, select programs and then the 'Atoms Symbols & Equations' folder. 
Then select the 'equations' icon to run the program.


Uninstall Information
Atoms, Symbols and Equations does not change your system files and uses 
the program folder/directory (equation) for all it's own files, except vbrun300.dll
which is copied to the WindowsSystem directory. This file is used by many Windows
programs and is best left on your system. 

Warranty Disclaimer
These programs and documentation are provided "as is" and without any express or 
implied warranties. I have run the programs on a number of machines but cannot
possibly anticipate all possible variations of software and hardware that the 
programs may be run under. Therefore, the user must assume the entire risk of using 
these programs. Under no circumstances will I be liable for any damages arising from 
the use of, or inabilty to use, these programs.

		Ray Le Couteur  June 1997