Sunny 1,000 Collection/SUNNY1000.iso/HELP.TXT

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   USING THE FILE BROWSER
   This CD contains a fast and easy menu system
   for accessing the files from the entire CD.
   As there are many files here for you to chose
   from, the files have been split up into various
   categories or areas. This menu allows you to
   browse through the different file areas, as
   well as allowing you to unzip, copy, or
   view the files.


   SELECTING A FILE AREA
   The area selection window is the second window
   to appear when you load the File Browser
   (after the About/Credits Screen). You will be
   required to make a selection in this window to
   start using the File Browser. You can select it
   later by clicking on the CHOOSE NEW AREA button
   from the main File Browser screen.
   The area selection window displays a list of
   all the file areas available on the CD-ROM.
   The areas have been categorized into several
   topics which allows you to quickly and easily
   find the type of program you need.
   To select an area to browse, click on the area
   name and press the ENTER AREA button.
   The listing will be loaded and you will be
   returned to the main File Browser screen.
   On the main screen the File area and the name
   of the Quench CD will be displayed in a window
   in the top center of the screen.


   BROWSING THROUGH THE FILE LISTS
   The File list is in the center of the
   File Browser Program window.
   It consists of a listing of the available
   files in the selected area.
   It displays 4 different sections of
   relevant information :

   FILE NAME    - The name of the file. It contains
                         an 8 character file name, plus
                         the .ZIP extension which means
                         the file is a compressed Zip file
   SIZE              - The size of the file in bytes.
                          1024 bytes = 1 kilobyte.
                          1024 kilobytes = 1 megabyte.
   DATE              - The date the file was created.
   DESCRIPTION - A brief description of the file.
                          (This description may stretch
                          over several lines).


   FILENAME       Size    Date        Description
   ----------------------------------------------
   FILENAM1.ZIP   34333   21-03-94    Description listed here

   In most cases the file listing is several
   screens in length. Only a small portion of this
   list can be displayed at the one time as we
   would run out of room otherwise! You can use
   your mouse by clicking on the desired part of
   Vertical Scroll Bar to navigate your way
   through the file listing!
   You will notice that one line in the file
   listing is highlighted. This highlighted line
   is the currently selected file for when you
   need to perform certain operations such as
   copying and unzipping files.


   COPYING FILES FROM THE CD-ROM
   This button allows you to copy the currently
   selected Zip file from the CD-ROM to your
   hard disk or any other writeable storage device.
   You will be prompted to enter a destination
   directory. If you wish to copy the file into
   a new directory you may type in the directory
   name. When you click on COPY FILE it will,
   after confirmation perform the copy operation.
   If you entered a new directory name it will
   first ask you if you wish to create this
   directory. Use this function only if you want
   to copy the file to your hard drive.
   You will not be able to use the program until
   you unzip the file, hence you must use
   the UNZIP command.


   WHAT IS A ZIP FILE?
   Zip files are known as archive files.
   They contain one or more files which have been
   compressed together into the one file.
   For example a Zip file of your DOS directory
   would contain ALL the files in that directory,
   but instead of it appearing on your hard drive
   as several files it will only appear as 1 file.
   This file will also be much smaller than the
   total size of all the files in that directory
   as each file INSIDE the Zip file has been
   compressed to it's smallest possible size.
   The advantages of using Zip Files is that it
   enables so much more data to fit onto your
   hard drive and it also allows you to have only
   one file representing that particular program
   or collection of data.
   The disadvantage of Zip Files is that they
   cannot be used by your machine until they have
   been 'UNZIPPED' (all of the files INSIDE are
   uncompressed and put back onto your hard drive
   as separate files).
   The File Browser gives you the option of
   keeping each program in its Zip File format
   (COPY in menu) or to Unzip (UNZIP in menu) it
   so you can use it straight away (you may have
   to install the software from DOS or Windows)


   UNZIPPING FILES FROM THE CD-ROM
   This button allows you to Unzip or Download the
   currently selected Zip file from the CD-ROM to
   your hard disk or any other writeable storage
   device. You will be prompted to enter a
   destination directory. If you wish to UNZIP the
   file into a new directory you may type in the
   directory name. When you click on UNZIP FILE it
   will, after confirmation from you, perform the
   UNZIP operation. If you entered a new directory
   name it will first ask you if you wish to create
   this directory before proceeding.
   HINT : Use this function to unzip or download
   the program to your hard drive. Select a file
   and click on UNZIP FILE with your mouse.
   Select a directory you wish to unzip it to
   and click on OK!


   VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF A ZIP FILE
   This command will allow you to view the
   contents of the currently selected Zip File.
   It will display the file names in a list box.
   It will also show you other relevant
   information of the selected file
   underneath the list box :

   FILE NAME       - The name of the selected file

   FILE SIZE       - The Uncompressed Size of the
                     selected file.

   COMPRESSED SIZE - The new Compressed Size  of the
                     selected file.

   FILE DATE       - The date the file was created.

   By clicking on the VIEW FILE command you can
   view the selected file. The File Browser will
   automatically use the "Associations" settings
   from your WIN.INI file to determine which
   program to use to view the file (e.g. a file
   with the extension .BMP means that it is a
   Windows Bitmap Picture and will most likely
   load Windows Paintbox or another drawing
   package to view the file).
   If you wish to create new Associations you will
   need to load "File Manager" which comes with
   Windows. If an association is not found for the
   file it will use "MS Write" word processor to
   view the file. You can also force the File
   Browser to use "MS Write" by selecting this
   option in this window.
   By clicking on the EXTRACT FILE command you can
   extract or unzip the selected file. This is
   handy if you only need one particular file
   from inside the current Zip file.
   NB: This function is useful for viewing
   documentation and 'readme files' without
   unzipping the program to your hard disk.
   Click on the file with your mouse, click on
   view file. Then a list of files that are
   contained within the zip' file will be shown on
   screen. Click on the file you wish to view and
   press "Ok". This function will not allow you to
   use the program, but only lets you view
   the documentation.


   SEARCHING FOR PROGRAMS
   This command allows you to search through the
   current file listing(s) using a specified
   keyword. For example you may want to search for
   the keyword CARDS in the "Entertainment Area"
   of the CD if you are trying to find all the
   card games available in this area.
   If you select the QUICK SEARCH button
   then you will be prompted to enter the
   "Search Text". This is the keyword or phrase
   that you wish to search for.
   You can click on BEGIN SEARCH to commence the
   keyword search. If your keyword is found it
   will highlight the line in which the text was
   found in the file list box. You will notice
   that the SEARCH AGAIN and END SEARCH commands
   will be now be visible in the center of the
   screen just above the file area listing.
   You can either perform a command on the
   selected file (such as copying, unzipping and
   viewing), or you can use the SEARCH AGAIN to
   continue searching through the listing for more
   matches. END SEARCH will abort the current
   search. If you select the GLOBAL SEARCH button
   then you will be prompted to enter the
   "Search Text". You will also be prompted to
   select the areas that you wish to search.
   This is extremely useful if you are not sure
   which area the program may be located. You can
   select every area on the CD-ROM or simply just
   select one or two. You can click on
   BEGIN SEARCH to commence the keyword search.
   By using the Quick search you can only search
   for the area you are in. However if you use
   Global Search it will search the areas you have
   highlighted.
   Hint: You can search all the areas by keeping
   the left mouse pressed and moving your mouse
   down until all file areas are highlighted and
   then clicking on Begin Search.

   PRINTING FILE LISTS
   The PRINT LIST command allows you to print the
   currently selected file area to your printer or
   file. A printer dialogue box will appear
   prompting you to select the printer, and other
   relevant information such as the number of
   copies, and the portion of the list you wish to
   print. If you click OK it will then send the
   list to the selected printer.
   This command can only be used if you
   have a printer!


   Using Shareware Software
   ------------------------

   This section assumes you now have a working
   knowledge on using the Super File Browser and
   that you have UnZipped a program onto your
   harddrive. If you do not please read the above
   text on the Using the File Browser.
   Exploring the world of shareware can sometimes
   be confusing and frustrating for those who are
   new to computers. As most shareware software has
   been put together single handedly by the one
   author, we don't often get the extensive help
   files, and easy installation we come to expect
   from major software developers. Here are some
   tips on using and running the Shareware Software
   contained on this Shareware CD-Rom to help you
   get started!


   Finding out what's inside the Zip File.
   ---------------------------------------

   Lets say you have unzipped a file (using the Super
   File Browser) called PCPC.ZIP. It might contain the
   following files contained within the ZIP archive.

   PCPC    EXE  51489   5-03-86   3:36p  --> PCPC.EXE
   PCPR    EXE  21457   5-03-86   3:29p  --> PCPR.EXE
   PCPY    EXE  32017   5-03-86   3:39p  --> PCPY.EXE
   README         128   5-03-86  12:46p  --> README
   NOTES   TXT   1390   7-03-86   8:31a  --> NOTES.TXT

   Some programs are very large and may be submitted
   to you in several parts. You might find a program
   which consists of three or four packed .ZIP or
   other archive file(s).

   To the beginner, DOS & Windows are a little cryptic
   in its use of file names. Study the example
   directory listing above and the notes to the right
   of the listing.

   In each case you will note the REAL file name to the
   right and the directory listing version to the left.
   The point is that filenames always have a name,
   a period or dot and an optional (but highly useful)
   extension. This is a very important point!


   File Extensions
   ---------------
   Some Commonly Used Filename Extensions:

   First we will start with a listing of some commonly
   used file extensions which probably contain certain
   documentation, instructions, or printed text.

   .DOC  Probable DOCumentation file
   .TXT  Probable Text (TXT) file
   .MAN  Probable MANual/instruction file
   .LST  Probable file containing a LIST.
   .PRN  Probable text file from a PRINTED source.
   .INS  Probable INSTRUCTIONS in text form.
   .HLP  Probable HELP text file.
   .     NO, EXTENSION. VERY LIKELY A TEXT FILE!
   .HST  Probable text file containing HISTORY of
         program revision

   If you are looking at windows software there
   is also some common file extensions to note!

   .HLP  A Windows Help File
   .WRI  A Windows Document for "MS Write"
         Word Processor
   .DOC  Probable text file in "Word for Windows"
         Format


   Here are some additional file extensions which
   can contain quite important information. It is
   recommended that you pay attention to these
   files before running the program if they exist.

   README     ---------> VERY IMPORTANT TEXT FILE
   READ.ME    ---------> VERY IMPORTANT TEXT FILE
   READ.1ST   ---------> VERY IMPORTANT TEXT FILE
   READ       ---------> VERY IMPORTANT TEXT FILE
   READ.NOW   ---------> VERY IMPORTANT TEXT FILE

   NOTE! There are so many variations of the
   "READ..." theme that hopefully you can imagine
   other variations of this "READ..." concept!

   If you stop and think about it for a minute,
   most of these extensions and filenames offer
   strong clues about file contents and
   phonetically "hint" to you what the file contains.
   Here are some examples you might actually see.
   Note the "clues" that tell you text or
   instructions are available inside the file:

   1232XX.TXT     MAKE445.DOC       SYSOPS.
   ASEASY.LST     MANUAL.TXT        READ.
   DATABASE.DOC   MANUAL.           AUTHOR.
   ENTIRE.MAN     FORMFEED.MAN      VENDOR.
   MONEY.TXT      HOMEHELP.HLP      README.
   README.!!!     HOMEHELP.LST      README.NOW
   READSOON.      HOMEHELP.HST      VENDORS.
   BBM.PRN        TRY44B.DOC        MANUAL.PRN

   Let's move on and talk about other filenames and
   extensions which do other jobs on a computer.
   These file extensions indicate that these files
   will run on your computer either under
   DOS or Windows.

    .EXE   An EXECUTABLE FILE which starts program
    .COM   A COMMAND FILE which starts program
    .BAT    BATCH FILE which starts program

   Here are some other file extensions that you may
   also find in a ZIP files.


    .BAK  A backup or duplicate file
    .DAT  A data file
    .CFG  Configuration data for program
    .WKS  Spreadsheet file
    .WK1  Spreadsheet file
    .DBF  Database file in dBase format
    .ASC  ASCII file, perhaps a documentation file
    .WAV  A Windows Sound File
    .SND  Digitized Sound file
    .VOC  Digitized Sound File
    .MOD  Song File (Module - Contains songs & instrument data)
    .S3M  Song File (Module - Contains songs & instrument data)
    .XM   Song File (Module - Contains songs & instrument data)
    .MID  Song File (MIDI FILE FORMAT)
    .ROL  Song File (Module - Contains songs & FM Instruments)
    .CMF  Song File (Module - Contains songs & FM Instruments)
    .BIN  Binary file, file used by a program

   Under Windows we also commonly see these extensions

    .INI  A Windows Program Initialaztion file.
    .DLL  A Windows Library file - used by the program
    .ICO  A Windows Icon file
    .BMP  A Windows BITMAP file (A Picture).
    .PCX  A PC-Paintbrush format file (A Picture).
    .WMF  A Windows Metafile (A Resizable Picture).


   Viewing & Printing the Instructions
   -----------------------------------

   Once you have determined that a file contains
   text or instructions, you needto read the
   information on your screen. There are a few
   ways to do this depending on whether you are
   using Windows or Dos.

   Viewing an Instruction file with DOS:

   There are a few commonly used ways to read the
   instruction file. We assume that you are at
   the DOS Prompt and are in the directory where
   the instruction file is located.

   1) THE HARD, BUT ACCEPTABLE WAY:
      Use DOS TYPE command:

      Example,  c:\>type readme.doc

      (will type the document file README.DOC
      to the screen)

      Example,  C:\>type readme.doc >prn

      (will type the document on your printer).
      Important!

   2) A SLIGHTLY BETTER WAY: DOS MORE AND PIPING

   Here is another shortcut if the screen of
   information scrolls by too fast to read.
   Use the DOS MORE filter. This MAY or MAY NOT
   work on some computers. Switch to your hard
   drive where the file MORE.COM usually resides
   in the DOS subdirectory. Now to read the
   documentation file, for example README.DOC, on
   the C: drive, do this:

        Example C:\>TYPE c:README.DOC|MORE

   The vertical bar | is usually on the backslash
   key \ and is a shifted charter (uppercase).
   Note that there are no blank spaces between the
   file name README.DOC, the vertical bar | and
   the MORE command. This may or may not work on
   all computers. MORE.COM must be pathed through
   the DOS directory to work. More is a DOS filter.
   The vertical bar | is called a pipe. Thus we are
   "piping" the output of the type command though
   the more filter. Sounds odd, but this is one of
   the obscure tricks of DOS!

   3) THE BEST WAY: An external file viewer or
      browser.
   The easiest and mostDOS comes with an easy to
   use file editor and viewer - called DOS-EDIT.

      Example,         edit readme.doc

    (will load up the DOS-EDIT program and the
     document file README.DOC will be ready for
     viewing on the screen)

   There are plenty of other great DOS viewers
   available on shareware. These are sometimes
   quicker and easier to use than the
   DOS-EDIT program.


   Viewing an Instruction file with WINDOWS:

   Windows comes with 2 very useful file viewers
   & editors. They are known as WRITE & NOTEPAD.
   These are located in your "Accessories" window
   on your Windows Desktop. If you need more
   information on using these programs please
   consult your Windows Help file or Tutorial.

   Running your Shareware Software
   -------------------------------
   A file ending in EXE or COM is a file which
   contains a EXECUTABLE OR "RUNNABLE" program and
   is a way to start a software package.

   We strongly recommend that you attempt to read
   any included instructions before running your
   shareware software!

   Running Files Under DOS:

   To start files with these extensions you just
   simply have to type the name of the file in at
   your DOS prompt.

   Examples:

   To start PCF.EXE type PCF (then press enter).
   For DBFKK.EXE  type DBFKK (then press enter.)

   Another standard of shareware programs is to
   use batch files to start programs. GO.BAT or
   MENU.BAT or START.BAT or INSTALL.BAT are
   "batch files." Simply type the first word at
   the prompt to proceed.

    Example:

    for file GO.BAT  GO (then press enter).

   DOS searches a disk for programs to run in
   a precise order:

    HELLO.COM  ---> Run this first if found then try
    HELLO.EXE  ---> to find and run this then
    HELLO.BAT  ---> try to find and run this.

   Running Files Under Windows:

   It is recommended that you have a working
   knowledge of using Windows "File Manager" software.
   If you do not we strongly suggest you run
   "File Manager" and read the related help files.
   "File Manager" is generally located in the
   "Main" window on your Windows Desktop.

   Windows software generally runs straight away or
   has to be first installed to your Windows system.
   In "File Manager" you can simply double-click on
   a file name to execute it.

   If a program contains files such as WINSETUP.EXE,
   SETUP.EXE, INSTALL.EXE then the general rule is
   that it should be first installed to your system.
   If however the program is ready to run then you
   can simply find the EXE, & PIF files and run those.

   Programs written with Visual Basic often need the
   file VBRUN100.DLL, VBRUN200.DLL or VBRUN300.DLL to
   be located in either the directory containing the
   program files, or in your Windows "System"
   directory. This file is know as the Visual Basic
   Runtime Library - and there are at present three
   versions (V1.0, V2.0 & V3.0) of this file.
   Depending on what version of Visual Basic the
   Program was written with you will need the
   corresponding VBRUN file. The file required is
   usually documented in the instructions for this
   program - or will say something like
   "REQ VBRUN200.DLL" in the Super File Browser file
   description. If you have several programs that
   require one of above files then you can save
   harddrive space by having only the one copy in the
   "System" directory rather then several copies in
   each of the program directories. Copies of the
   VBRUNXXX.DLL files can be located in the Essential
   tools area on the CD.

   We hope that this tutorial will help you get
   started in the world of shareware.

   Please remember to check whether the software
   you are about to run is for DOS or for WINDOWS.
   If the program is for DOS then we strongly
   suggest that you first exit Windows and run the
   program from the DOS Prompt. Using a DOS Shell
   or a Menuing System will often cause unexpected
   errors and can slow down your machine!

   Other types of Shareware Software:

   Not all files on these Shareware CD-Roms contain
   actual programs. Some of them are simply extra
   add-on's and upgrades for existing software, others
   are collections of data such as sound files,
   pictures, information files and more.
   If you would like to use these files then there
   is a large collection of file viewers, players,
   and editors on each Shareware CD-ROM.



    =================DISCLAIMER====================

   All software on this compact disk is:

   1.      freeware software;
   2.      public domain software;
   3.      demonstration software; or
   4.      shareware software.

   users are urged to use the software contained on
   this compact disk strictly with the terms of each
   software's licence conditions contained within the
   software. by using this compact disk, users
   acknowledge that each software contained in this
   compact disk is the copyright of its respective
   owner and that the vendor is not associated with
   the copyright owner in any way not does the vendor
   purport to be the owner of such copyright (other
   than the menu program used to view browse the
   software). the vendor has not tested any of the
   software to ensure that it works correctly nor have
   the software been checked for any other deficiency,
   including software viruses, and users are encouraged
   to take precautions to guard against same. according,
   the vendor shall not be liable for any claim, cost,
   fees, charges, liability or damages arising, whether
   directly or indirectly, from the use by the user of
   this compact disk. in the event that the vendor is
   held liable, then the vendor's liability shall be
   limited to any one of (at the vendor's discretion):

   A) Refund of the purchase price for the compact disk
      to the user;

   or

   B) Provision of resupply of the software to the user
      by the vendor.

   the software contained in this compact disk are
   freely obtainable from the internet site of the
   respective vendors of the software or other sites
   which distribute software of this type. the fees
   charged for the purchase of this compact disk are
   strictly for engineering charges, licencing of the
   menu program developed by the vendor, packaging, disk
   manufacture and printing charges.

   If you like the software contained on this compact
   disk, we encourage you to purchase the full version
   directly from the author of the software or a software
   retailer. by using this compact disk, you accept these
   terms and conditions.

   All trademarks, logos, devices and characters are
   registered trademarks and the property of their
   respective owners.

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   SUNNY GROUP INC. CONTACT DETAILS

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