ReadPlease 2000 - Help File

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	When ReadPlease talks... the world listens. ReadPlease 2000 shatters the myth that computers must sound robotic and monotonous.
	Table of Contents
	Introduction System Requirements Registering ReadPlease (free) Typing, Saving, Opening and Printing Files Main Controls Right Mouse or Menu Button Controlling ReadPlease Min/Max and System Tray Options Voice Settings Help ReadPlease Challenge Samples Date Time Display Y2K Compliant Mac Version Uninstalling Samples Command Line Options and Windows Associations Launching ReadPlease from Browsers Support and Contacting Us License and Distributing ReadPlease MoneyTree Software Company
	Introduction
	2000 is an exciting new text-to-speech application utilizing the best technologies in the world today. ReadPlease 2000: features a natural sounding human voice converts any text into surprisingly natural voice speaks any text copied to the Windows Clipboard from any Windows application opens the doors to a wide range of applications for education, office automation, manufacturing, transportation, medicine, etc. frees up the eyes and hands to perform other tasks simultaneously. Requires no special hardware. ReadPlease is easily installed on the majority of PCs running Windows 95/98/NT. See System Requirements Health friendly - reduce eye, back and neck strain from reading Web pages or any lengthy text from your computer screen. Environmentally friendly - you can stop printing pages to read. Let ReadPlease read them to you so you can relax. And, best of all -- it is FREE! ReadPlease Speaks: at natural speed, or as fast or as slow as you wish, you even control the pitch dates, dollar amounts, greetings, etc., in an incredible natural sounding voice - even recognizes a happy face :) or MN for Minnesota! like a human bean (or even a human being), stressing the right words to bring out the textÆs meaning - real inflectional and tonal qualities all of the text in the ReadPlease window -- or just the text you selected directly from the Windows Tray - you don't even have to activate (restore) it

	System Requirements
	Here are the minimum requirements for ReadPlease: Pentium 133 or better 32 megs RAM best with more than 256 colors Windows 95/98/NT Sound card and speakers 20 megabytes free on hard drive
	Registering ReadPlease
	- Free - It takes only a minute to register your copy of ReadPlease 2000. Register now to receive updates and new exciting tools for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and many other programs: Register ReadPlease http://readplease.com
	Typing, Saving, Opening Files and Printing
	You may save, open and print files with ReadPlease in the same manner as you do with all your Windows programs. Just select the File menu and make your selection. Hot keys are also available. You can also type into the ReadPlease window. You may want to "assemble" different text files for later reading.

	Main Controls
	The main controls for ReadPlease are shown below. They are all very simple and straightforward to understand. One thing that will take a bit of getting used to is the Speed control. When adjusting the knob, there will be several seconds delay before the voice responds to the new setting.

	Right Mouse or Menu Button
	Use the right mouse button or the Menu button to activate the pop-up windows shown below. Paste & Play will paste whatever text is in the Windows clipboard, and read it. Play Selection will play whatever is selected in the ReadPlease screen - in this case "John F. Kennedy".


	Controlling ReadPlease Min/Max and System Tray
	Here are the controls for ReadPlease. Some of them will be familiar. "Stay-on-top" is a feature that enables ReadPlease to always remain on top of all other programs running. Note that the "X" and the "T" do the same thing - they send ReadPlease to the system tray. Note: ReadPlease is a fully-elastic program, meaning you may size it as large or as small as you like. This is a nice feature but beware that when you size ReadPlease to a very small size, the screen will become distorted. It is still fully functional but will not look pretty (controls will be distorted). ReadPlease sits in your Windows tray. If you click on it, ReadPlease will activate. Right Clicking will bring up a pop-up menu as shown. Note that you can Paste & Play without Activating ReadPlease, it will play without displaying the ReadPlease screen.


	Options
	Options are explained below. Note that ReadPlease will display any text file or Rich Text File (.RTF). Do not ask ReadPlease to display HTML files since all of the source code will be displayed. The option to start ReadPlease with any file from the Internet could be used to update employees/students with important information. When they launch ReadPlease the specified file will be downloaded from the Internet. If they don't have a connection, one will be established.


	Voice Settings
	Here you can adjust both the speed and pitch of the four ReadPlease voices. If you get messed up, just press the "Reset" button to return to the default settings (the way the voices where when you first used ReadPlease).


	Help
	Item 1 below is the file you are now looking at. Clicking on Item 2 will take your to http://readplease.com. Be sure to register ReadPlease (FREE). It will only take a minute and you will be advised of exciting new tools and add-ins for Microsoft Office.


	ReadPlease Challenge
	If you are not convinced that ReadPlease can make reading web pages more enjoyable, take the challenge shown below.


	Samples
	Several innovative samples are provides with ReadPlease.


	Date - Time Display
	ReadPlease displays the current time as shown. Double-clicking on this will read the time and the date to you.


	Y2K Compliant
	ReadPlease 2000 is fully Y2K Compliant and meets all ISO and US Government Standards for Y2K Compliant.

	Mac Version
	There are no plans for a Mac version of ReadPlease at the present time.

	Uninstalling
	ReadPlease may be uninstalled by selecting: Start \| Settings \| Control Panel then select the Install/Remove programs. The Microsoft Text-to-speech engine would need to be uninstalled as well as ReadPlease.
	Command Line options and Associations
	ReadPlease has two options for parameters for command lines: readplease.exe -filename.ext (launches ReadPlease with filename.ext - must be a text or Rich Text File ) readplease.exe -clip (launches ReadPlease, and will play whatever text is in the Windows clipboard.) ReadPlease is associated with .rps (ReadPlease Speech) files. These files must be text or Rich Text Format. Note that only one copy of ReadPlease can be run at one time. ReadPlease will still launch with command line parameters, but without loading another session.
	Launching ReadPlease from Browsers
	This information is only required if you are linking to ReadPlease files on an Internet Server. If you place .rps files on an Internet Server, any visitor user with ReadPlease can just click on a link to a .rps file and ReadPlease will download the file and read it. Remember, these files must be text or rich text file format. All word processors can save rich text file format. Configuration Internet Explorer The ReadPlease installation program automatically configured Windows and Internet Explorer to recognize ".rps" files as ReadPlease speech files. Netscape You have to install ReadPlease as a Helper Application, here is how: The settings in the Applications preferences panel tell Navigator which helper applications to use on your computer. Also, if Navigator doesn't know which helper application to use, it guides you in finding one. For experienced users to fine-tune the Applications preferences: From the Edit menu, choose Preferences. Click the Navigator category; then click Applications. To add a new helper application to the list, click New Type. Type a description of the type of files the application works with; for instance, "ReadPlease". Type the file extension (suffix) used by this file type (rps). Leave the MIME type field blank. On Windows, click Browse and select an application that handles files of this type. Click OK. You can specify how Navigator should handle downloaded files. Select a file type from the list and click Edit. Choose a "Handled By" option to have downloaded files opened in a Navigator window, saved on your hard disk, or opened in a application that you specify. Click Browse to specify the application. Uncheck "Ask me before opening downloaded files of this type". Click OK. Now, if you click on a link to a .rps file in Netscape, ReadPlease will load automatically.
	Support and contacting us
	Since we give away ReadPlease, support may be limited. We welcome suggestions for improvements and innovative uses for ReadPlease. Support e-mail at: support@readplease.com Please be specific if you are having any problems (identify hardware, memory, Windows 95/98/NT, etc.)

	License and distribution rights
	ReadPlease 2000 may be distributed freely, but it is NOT free software and is subject to the restrictions set forth below. It is covered by US, Canadian and International copyrights.
	ReadPlease(tm) Software License Agreement Copyright (c)1999 MoneyTree Software Company All Rights Reserved Important Notice As part of the installation process, you will be asked to accept the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement is a legal contract which specifies the terms of the license and warranty limitation between you and MoneyTree Software Company for the ReadPlease(tm) software and related documentation. You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before installing or using the software. Unless you have entered into a separate written license agreement with MoneyTree providing otherwise, installation or use of the software indicates your agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, promptly delete and destroy all copies of the software and related documentation in your possession. ReadPlease 2000 may be distributed freely, but it is NOT free software and is subject to the restrictions set forth below. 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