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SUPER WP VERSION 2.20
Copyright (C) 1987 - 1991 by
Viking Research, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
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CONTENTS
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1 WELCOME TO "SUPER WP"
1.1 EASY TO USE
1.2 MOUSE SUPPORT
1.3 HELP
1.4 CARDFILE AND MAILMERGE
1.5 PERSONAL MANAGER
1.6 SYSTEM SETUP
1.7 INSTALLATION
2 THE SHAREWARE PRINCIPLE
2.1 SINGLE USER REGISTRATION
2.2 CORRESPONDENCE
2.3 CORPORATE & MULTIPLE COPY REGISTRATION
2.4 UNREGISTERED COPIES
2.5 REGISTRATION
2.6 DISCLAIMER
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1. WELCOME TO "SUPER WP" - THE UNIVERSAL WORD PROCESSOR!
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"Super WP" is a full-featured word processor which can be
configured to "act like" several well-known word processors in
the market. This shareware version has a default configuration of
WordPerfect 5.x (tm) and can read (and optionally write)
WordPerfect file formats. In order to make another configuration
(e.g. WordStar), please refer to the setup function.
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1.1 EASY TO USE
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On startup you will be confronted with a symbol-based menu
containing all basic word processing functions. There are two hot-
keys in the system (<F3> and <F9>) which lead you to a variety of
word processing features. This user interface has been a great
success because even users inexperienced with word processors can
get started immediately! Experienced users, however, can still
use the function keys they are familiar with.
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1.2 MOUSE SUPPORT
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If a mouse is installed, you will get a system main menu by
pressing left button while positioned in the upper left corner of
the screen.
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1.3 HELP
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To get help, first press the <F3>-key (can be reconfigured) to
get the symbol-based main menu. From there, point at the help-
symbol and press <Enter>. You will find the help function of
"Super WP" more advanced than many tutorials. Initially more than
160 functions are available in two screen pictures. Simply select
a function by using the arrow-keys and press <Enter> to get
further information. Press <Enter> once again and the selected
function will be performed, or alternatively press <Space> to
return to the help-function.
By pressing an alphabetic key (A-Z) you will get a display of all
available functions and related function keys starting from the
depressed key.
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1.4 CARDFILE AND MAILMERGE
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"Super WP" contains a built-in cardfile system (select the card-
file symbol and press <Enter>). Enclosed you will find a few
cardfiles, such as "address", "clients" and "records" for
demonstration purposes. Refer to the setup-section for further
information about how to create your own cardfiles.
You can merge any cardfile with a document by following these
simple steps:
1. Selecting a cardfile:
Select "Open File" in the cardfile system.
2. Inserting merge items in your document:
Press <F9> and select symbol "Merge Items".
3. Printout:
Use option 7 "Merge With a Cardfile"
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1.5 PERSONAL MANAGER
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If you have more than one appointment per day, the built-in
"Personal Manager" function might probably be what you need! It
contains a full-size calendar, calculator, day planner and more.
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1.6 SYSTEM SETUP
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"WPsetup" is a separate program that can be called from "Super
WP" (Press <F3> and select "Setup"). In certain configurations
there might be problems calling the setup program. If your system
fails to enter the setup program, please run "WPsetup" as a
separate program (exit "Super WP" and type "wpsetup" at the
prompt).
In "WPsetup" you may select printers, keystrokes, screen layouts,
cardfiles, etc. If none of your alternatives exists, you may
create your own setup for printer, keystrokes and cardfile.
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1.7 INSTALLATION -- HOW TO GET STARTED
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"Super WP" is distributed on four 5 1/4" diskettes. First insert
the number one diskette in drive A: and type "install" at the
"A:>"-prompt. Follow up by answering simple questions and the
installation will be completed in a short time.
However, this easy-to-use installation may not work with certain
configurations. If the installation process fails, please use the
batch-file "binstall.bat" (type "binstall" at the "A:>"- prompt).
In this case "Super WP" will always be installed in subdirectory
"C:\SWP".
To start "Super WP", type "WP" wherever you are in MS-DOS.
Before your system is fully operational, you have to select a
printer that will go with your system. Press <F3>, select the
"Printer" symbol and press <Enter>. You will then get the menu
"Print Options". Select option "8 - Select printer". If your
printer is not listed, it might well be compatible with another
printer in the list. Laser printers are often compatible with "HP
LaserJet..." and matrix printers with "IBM Graphics...",
"IBM ProPrinter", or one of the "Epson" printers.
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2. THE SHAREWARE PRINCIPLE
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Shareware is one alternative to the increasingly high price of
commercial software. Good software is made available for a
limited test period to users for their evaluation. Once that test
period is over, you should determine if you think the program is
useful. If you use the program, you should send the requested
contribution to the author of the program. Otherwise, you should
delete the software from your machine. This software is not
intended as a "freebie". Just as you work hard for a living and
do not want people taking advantage of you by not paying you for
your work, this is our occupation and it takes a TREMENDOUS
amount of time, money, energy, and effort. If software authors
are not reimbursed for their work, they will eventually quit
writing for the shareware public.
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2.1 SINGLE USER REGISTRATION
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On the opening screen of "Super WP", our name, address, phone
number, and requested registration price of $99 is displayed.
The phone number is only provided for use in registering your
copy or for REGISTERED users to call for phone support. We
cannot give extensive phone support to unregistered users. If
you have a question or a problem, we will try to help you, but
if you do not intend to register your copy, please do not call.
Registered users receive the latest version, a complete, printed
manual and a speller thesaurus of 220,000 words.
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2.2 CORRESPONDENCE
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If you wish to make any comments or suggestions, we recommend
that you send us a fax or a letter rather than phone so that we
can keep a record. If you are not a registered user and you wish
a response to your letter, please send a self-addressed, stamped
envelope (SASE).
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2.3 CORPORATE & MULTIPLE COPY REGISTRATION
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Registration is based on the number of users using the program
and the number of systems that the program is installed on. What
this means is that the single-user registration fee of $99 does
NOT register an entire user group, business, school district, or
any other multiple user/computer organization. For cases like
these, we have quantity pricing, as follows:
Number of machines/users Discount
5 - 10 10%
11 - 20 15%
21 - 50 20%
51 + Call or Fax
Site licenses & bundling/resale agreements are also available.
Please call for more information.
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2.4 UNREGISTERED COPIES
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All unregistered copies of "Super WP" display a registration
information screen every time the program is started. When
you register yourself you will receive the latest registered
program version along with a complete printed manual, as well as
a speller thesaurus of more than 220,000 words. Registered copies
do not display the registration information on startup.
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2.5 REGISTRATION
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Checks, money orders, and purchase orders are welcomed. We also
accept Mastercard and Visa.
If registering by mail, please send your name and address printed
clearly along with a check or money order for the registration
fee. When ordering outside of the United States, please make
certain that your account is on a US bank in US funds. For
overseas orders, please add $10.00 for airmail delivery.
Otherwise, we have to send it by boat (and you know how long that
can take!).
Our main sales distributor is
Cooper Marketing Group
205 Greenwich Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
Fax: 203-969-2487
Phone: 203-969-2550
800-321-4581
Distributors outside U.S. also wanted!
For further information and distribution agreements,
please contact
PC-LAND NORWAY AS
Gjerdrumsvei 12
N-0468 Oslo 4
NORWAY
Fax: +47 2 239 747
Phone: +47 2 236 966
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2.6 DISCLAIMER
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This software will perform as described when used properly. By
using this software you acknowledge that this software may not
suit your particular needs or be completely trouble free.
In no event will we be liable to you for any damages, including
any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or
consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to
use these programs, even if we have been advised of the
possibility of such damages.
We hope you will enjoy using "Super WP" and kindly remind you to
update your system and to register yourself after 30 days of use.