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_____________________
MICRO DATA ASSIST
2701-C, West 15th, #149
Plano, Texas 75075
(214)736-3668
SITTER'S
Version 1.05
BABY SITTER PLACEMENT SERVICE SYSTEM
Un-registered version ($10.00 - 10 sitter, 50 patron limit)
Registered version ($350.00 - no limits)
VAR's & CONSULTANTS: If you find SITTER'S to be a product,
of quality, that you would like to offer your clients please
contact Paul E. Tucker, Micro Data Assist, 2701-C, West 15th,
Suite 103, Plano, Texas 75075. We are interested in building our
registered distributor base and would like to hear from you.
______________________
SITTER'S System requirements:
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MS-DOS 2.0 (or greater)
640k of memory (* required)
Monochrome (or color) monitor
(1) 5 1/4" floppy disk drive (for loading of software)
(1) hard disk drive (for program and data files)
(1) printer (any dot matrix)
NO SPECIAL FORMS ARE REQUIRED. ALL REPORTS WILL BE
PRINTED ON 8 1/2" X 11" STANDARD STOCK PAPER.
(Note - SITTER'S is a single user system and is not
qualified for multi-user, or network, usage.)
Files contained on your distribution disks:
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disk #1 README.1ST = Basic instructions
INSTSIT.EXE = Self installing 'SITTER.EXE'
(The 'SITTER.EXE' prgram requires over 420 k
of disk space and is distributed in a compressed
format. INSTSIT.EXE will de-compress the SITTER.EXE
program into the directory you wish to operate from.
MANUALS.EXE = Contains a copy of your user manual('s)
and other releated documentation in compressed format.
To print your user manuals you must first decompress
them into a format you can read. This can be done by
copying the MANUALS.EXE file to your hard disk and
executing it.
Steps to follow for primary system installation:
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1. Make a backup of the SITTER'S distribution disk and
store the original in a save place. Use the newly
created backup disk for all following installation
instructions.
2. Check to insure that you have a 'CONFIG.SYS' file in
your root directory with the following MINIMUM
values:
FILES = 20
BUFFERS = 8
If you do not have a 'CONFIG.SYS' file, or it does not
contain these minimum values, consult your DOS manual
on how to create/modify your 'CONFIG.SYS' file.
(Note - SITTER'S will not operate properly, and may
crash, if your 'CONFIG.SYS' file does not exist with
these values. If you needed to create, or modify, your
'CONFIG.SYS' file be sure that you reboot your system
before you continue. Your system only reads the values
contained in your 'CONFIG.SYS' file at initial system
boot.)
3. From your root directory create a sub-directory that
will contain your SITTER'S program and data files.
The following DOS command will create a sub-directory
called "SITTERS".
C>MD\SITTERS <return>
4. Once you have created the sub-directory, select the
new sub-directory by entering:
C>CD\SITTERS <return>
5. Insert SITTER'S distribution disk into drive 'A' and
copy the contents of drive 'A' into the newly created
SITTERS sub-directory by entering the following DOS
command:
C>COPY A:*.* <return>
Remove disk from drive 'A' upon completion.
6. To de-compress your 'SITTER.EXE' program (* REQUIRED *)
enter the following command:
C>INSTSIT <return>
This will extract the compressed 'SITTER.EXE' program
from the INSTSIT.EXE program and place it in the sub-
directory you are currently operating from in a format
usable by your system.
7. To de-compress your user manual enter the following
command:
C>MANUAL <return>
This will extract your compressed user manual and other
releated user documentation.
8. Print your user manual and read before going any
further.
a: turn on your printer
b: enter C>MANUAL <return>
9. Print your 'HOW TO' manual and read before you decide to
go into the SITTER business.
a: turn on your printer
b: enter C>HOWTO <return>
*** INSTALLATION COMPLETED ***
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Steps to follow for System Initialization:
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(Note: SITTER'S system initialization is performed automatically
the first time you load the SITTER.EXE program. Upon completion
of system initialization the file 'SITMVBLS.MEM' is created and
placed into the sub-directory you are operation from. If you
ever need to repeat this system initialization process just
delete this 'SITMVBLS.MEM' file and then re-load the SITTER.EXE
program.)
1. Make the sub-directory you loaded your SITTER'S
distribution disks into your current sub-directory by
entering the following command:
C>CD\SITTERS <return>
2. Load the SITTER.EXE program into memory by entering:
C>SITTER <return>
3. Because this is the first time you have loaded the
SITTER'S program the file 'SITMVBLS.MEM' should not be
present. After the SITTER.EXE program has been loaded into
memory it looks for the presence of the file 'SITMVBLS.MEM'.
If not found SITTER'S assumes that system initialization has
not been performed and immediately enters its INITIALIZATION
routine. You will be presented the following questions to
answer:
A: Enter disk reference that your data files will
reside on. This will default to hard disk drive 'C'.
You can accept this default value, or enter any valid
hard disk drive reference, then press <return>.
B: (If SITTER'S has been previously installed your data
files will already exist.) SITTER'S will check to
insure that the data file it is about to create does
not already exist. If it locates a data file of the
same name as it is ready to create you will be
displayed a message asking if you wish to 'REBUILD
(Y/N):'. If you enter a 'Y' the existing data file will
be deleted and a new - blank - data file will be
created. If the file does not exist the SITTER'S will
create the missing data file. If no data file exists
for the one about to be created then SITTER'S will
automatically create this file without asking you any
questions.
C: Following the generation of your data files you will
be presented a screen for you to enter in your business
name and address, and your registration number.
(Remember this registration number is supplied only to
registered users. This registration number can be
entered any time after system initialization by use of
the SITTER'S - UTILITIES sub-menu options.)
ALL COPIES OF SITTER'S WILL INITIALLY LOAD AS 'UN-REGISTERED'
HAVING A 10 SITTER AND 50 PATRON LIMIT. THESE LIMITS WILL BE
REMOVED UPON THE ENTRY OF A VALID 'USER REGISTRATION NUMBER' INTO
YOUR PERSONALIZATION DATA. THIS 'USER REGISTRATION NUMBER' IS
UNIQUE TO EACH USER AND IS PROVIDED TO THE USER UPON RECEIPT OF A
FULLY PAID AND PROPERLY FILLED OUT REGISTRATION FORM. WHEN YOU
SEND IN THIS FORM CHECK TO INSURE THAT YOUR BUSINESS NAME IS
ENTERED EXACTLY AS YOU WISH IT TO BE - ANY CHANGES IN ENTERING
YOUR BUSINESS NAME WILL INVALIDATE YOUR UNIQUE REGISTRATION
NUMBER.
REGISTERED USERS WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
>FREE BUG REPLACEMENT DISKS (These free replacement disks
will be for any bug that results in either an abnormal
program termination, or that results in loss of data
integrity. You will be notified of program problems
that do not cause abnormal program termination or loss
of data integrity. You will be able to purchase
corrections for these problems for a modest shipping and
handling fee.);
>PRINTED USER MANUAL (when available);
>CURRENT VERSION OF SITTER'S;
>LOW COST PRODUCT UPGRADES;
>SPECIAL PRICES ON NEW PRODUCTS FROM Micro Data Assist.
REGISTERING YOUR COPY OF SITTER'S:
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After you've worked with the un-registered package of
SITTER'S, and decide you want full access to the system, follow
these simple steps to register:
1. Enter the (A)pplication support section of the
UTILITIES sub-menu, select '(U)pdate personalization data' and
verify that the information displayed is correct and entered
exactly as you want it to be displayed in all usages.
2. Enter the (S)ystem support section of the
UTILITIES sub-menu, select '(P)rint registration form, and
print out a copy of the REGISTRATION FORM.
3. Finally, mail the form and a check to cover the
registration fee to Micro Data Assist. You will receive:
A. A REGISTRATION NUMBER that will unlock you from the 10
sitter and 50 patron limits of the system.
B. A phone number you can call for support (you will be
billed for this support).
C. A printed copy of the user's manual (if available).
D. A copy of the newest version of SITTER'S.
E. Newsletter
(SORRY BUT WE CAN ONLY SUPPORT OUR REGISTERED USERS.)