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dVideo

The Video menu provides access to video control options.


eText Mode

This option allows you to select an alternate text mode for your
applications. Some applications may or may not support the text
mode selected. Selecting "Default" does not change the text mode,
thus keeping the text mode that was active before MU was popped
up. Selecting an alternate text mode causes the screen to be
cleared and the cursor to be placed in the upper left corner of
the screen when the MU menu is exited.

NOTE: The video mode selected is not enforced. That is, programs
are allowed to change the video mode to something other than the
mode selected.

NOTE: Your video hardware may or may not support all text modes.

oScan Lines

This option allows you to select the number of scan lines to be
displayed in text modes. By default the VGA sets all text modes
to 400 scan lines.

NOTE: Selecting an alternate number of scan lines causes the
screen to be cleared and the cursor to be placed in the upper
left corner of the screen when the MU menu is exited.


fTurbo

When set on, this option will provide a noticeable increase in
certain video functions dealing with text modes. The actual
increase will vary according to computer speed, video card,
and video mode. Speed increases may vary from 10 to 80 percent
(40x25 and 80x25 video modes average 20%, extended text modes
such as 80x50 and 132x44 average 60%).


gBlanker

This option lets you protect your valuable screen from "burn-in".
That's what happens when the same image is displayed on the screen
for an extended period of time. The screen's phosphor becomes worn
in places where characters are displayed, and after time you'll
see faint after-images on the screen, even when it is turned off.

After a specified time of keyboard inactivity, the screen will be
blanked to protect your screen from burn-in. Press any key to
restore the screen. Use the "Blank Time" option to set the number
of minutes that may elapse.


hBlank Time

This option allows you to enter the number of minutes that may
elapse (from the last time a key was pressed) before the screen
is blanked. Range is 1 to 60 minutes.

NOTE: Remember to turn the blanker on using the "Blanker" option.


iDimmer

This option allows you to control the brightness of the video
display. Positive numbers increase the brightness while negative
numbers decrease it. You may enter a number within the range of
-63 and 63. Entering 0 restores the video display to its normal
brightness.

Alternatively, you may increase and decrease the brightness
levels by using the dimmer control keys. Display help for the
next option "Dimmer Control" for more information.

NOTE: This command is only available for systems equipped with a
VGA color card.


pDimmer Control                         Ctrl-Alt-Minus/Plus/5

This option allows you to turn dimmer control keys on/off. The
dimmer control keys are:

   Ctrl-Alt-Minus (on numeric keypad) .... decrease dimmer by 1.
   Ctrl-Alt-Plus  (on numeric keypad) .... increase dimmer by 1.
   Ctrl-Alt-5     (on numeric keypad) .... reset dimmer to 0.

When this option is set "On", the above keys can be used. When
"Off", they may not.


jCursor Protect

This option allows you to protect the cursor size from being
changed by your applications. The cursor size you specify, by
using the "Cursor Start" and "Cursor End" commands, will remain
the same throughout all text based programs you use. When
protection is off, the cursor size specified will only remain
until a program has changed it.


kCursor Start

The "Cursor Start" and "Cursor End" commands allow you specify the
desired size of your text cursor. The number of scan lines that
are available for the cursor can vary based apon the type of video
card you have:
                MDA Monochrome  ........... 14 scan lines
                CGA Color Graphics ........ 8  scan lines
                EGA Enhanced Graphics ..... 14 scan lines
                VGA Video Graphics ........ 16 scan lines

The flashing block that makes up the cursor can start or end on
any one of these scan lines. Enter the scan line number you wish
the cursor to start on.


lCursor End

The "Cursor Start" and "Cursor End" commands allow you specify the
desired size of your text cursor. The number of scan lines that
are available for the cursor can vary based apon the type of video
card you have:
                MDA Monochrome  ........... 14 scan lines
                CGA Color Graphics ........ 8  scan lines
                EGA Enhanced Graphics ..... 14 scan lines
                VGA Video Graphics ........ 16 scan lines

The flashing block that makes up the cursor can start or end on
any one of these scan lines. Enter the scan line number you wish
the cursor to end on.


qCursor Display

When this option is set "On", the current cursor location is
continually displayed in the upper right corner of the screen
in the format: Row/Column.


mBorder Color

This option allows you to select the text border color. The
selected border color will be enforced and text mode applications
will not be able to change or disable it. Setting this option to
"Off" will disable its operation. Setting this option to "Black"
will force a black border through all text mode applications.


nIntensity

This option allows you to select background intensity colors. When
"On", blinking is disabled and results in high intensity back-
ground colors for those characters blinking. This gives your
programs 16 background colors to work with instead of only 8.


rRedisplay                                         Ctrl-Alt-R

This option allows you to redisplay text that has scrolled off the
screen. Simply set this option "On" and then press Ctrl-Alt-R at
any time to scroll back through text you may have missed. After
pressing Ctrl-Alt-R, you will hear a short beep to let you know
that Redisplay is now waiting for your commands. Use the following
keys:
                  UpArrow ..... Scroll up one line.
                  DnArrow ..... Scroll down one line.
                  PgUp ........ Scroll up one page.
                  PgDn ........ Scroll down one page.
                  Home ........ Scroll to top of text.
                  End ......... Scroll to bottom of text.
                  Esc ......... Exit Redisplay mode.

xDisk

The Disk menu provides access to disk control options.


yEncrypt File

This option allows you to encrypt a file thus scrambling it so
no one can make use of it unless they have the password that will
decrypt (unscramble) it. You are prompted for a filename and a
password. The password can be up to 10 characters long and will
be used to encrypt the specified file. The file will then be
encrypted and a beep will confirm the completion.


zDecrypt File

This option allows you to decrypt a file thus unscrambling it so
it can be used again. You are prompted for a filename and a
password. The password can be up to 10 characters long and will
be used to decrypt the specified file. The password entered should
match the one used to encrypt the file. The file will then be
decrypted and a beep will confirm the completion. If the password
entered does not match the one used during encryption, the file
will not be decrypted and an error message will display.


{Clean Drive

This option provides an easy way for you to engage the diskette
drive motor for diskette drive cleaning systems. Cleaning systems
usually require that you apply some solution to its cleaner disk,
insert the disk into the drive, and then engage the drive motor
for a specific number of seconds (usually 30). Instead of typeing
"DIR A:" at the DOS prompt a bunch of times, simply select this
option, enter the drive letter, time to clean (in seconds), and
select "Start".


|Drive

Enter the drive letter you wish to clean. The first diskette
drive is usually "A". The second is usually "B".


}Time

Enter the time (in seconds) the diskette drive motor should be
engaged.


~Start

Select this option to begin engaging the specified diskette
drive motor for the specified number of seconds.


Disk Light

This option provides an on-screen indication of when your disk
drives are being accessed. Normally this is done by a LED
indicator light on the drive itself. However, some computers
are stored under the desk and out of sight. When set "On", the
character in the top right corner of the screen will appear in
reverse color when a drive is being accessed.


ÇVerify

This option allows you to specify whether disk write operations
are verified. When "On", all data written to disk is verified
to see if it was written correctly (a process which slows down
disk write operations). When "Off", data is not verified.

The "On" and "Off" settings are enforced. That is, applications
will not be able to change the verify setting chosen. Selecting
"Default", specifies that the current verify setting should be
maintained and that applications may change the verify setting.


üFormat Disk

This option allows you to format a floppy disk, optionally while
you use your computer to do other things. A handy feature for
those times when in the middle of a program, you find you need
a blank disk.


éDrive

If you have two floppy disk drives, use this option to select
either drive A: or B:.


âType

Use this option to indicate which type of disk you wish to format:

                5¼ Inch 360 KB (Normal Density)
                5¼ Inch 1.2 MB (High Density)
                3½ Inch 720 KB (Normal Density)
                3½ Inch 1.4 MB (High Density)


äLabel

Use this option to specify a disk label if desired. The disk label
identifies the type of information stored on the disk. You may
specify a label up to 11 characters long.


àWhen Done

If you decide to format the disk in the background, use this
option to select whether MU pops-up or sounds an alarm when the
formatting is completed.


åStart

This option will cause the formatting process to IMMEDIATELY
begin. Therefore, be sure to insert the disk to format and close
the drive door before selecting this option.

Once the formatting begins, you can select to format the disk in
the background by pressing "B".


çPark Hard Disks                                   Ctrl-Alt-P

It's a good idea to park your hard drive(s)' heads before powering
off your computer. Failing to do so could be asking for trouble.
This option allows you to do just that. All hard drives will be
parked and you will be prompted to power off your computer. If
you wish to continue working, press "Esc" and you may return to
what you were doing.

NOTE: You may also press Ctrl-Alt-P at any time to do the same.


êProtect Hard Disks

Set this option "On" to have MU protect your hard disk(s) from
being reformatted. Any attempt to reformat a hard disk will fail.
This is a good safety measure for those of us who let others use
our computers.


îPrinter

The Printer menu provides access to printer control options.


ìPrint Control String

This option allows you to enter a control string to be sent to
the printer. A control string is a group of characters that
instructs the printer to perform a certain function or command.
The control string can be a combination of commands or can simply
be a line of text to be printed.

Most printer commands are preceded by an escape character. The
escape character looks like an arrow pointing to the left ().
To enter the escape code, press the "Esc" key while you're editing
the control string. Other special characters can be entered by
typeing in their decimal values on the numeric keypad while
holding down the "Alt" key. (See your printer manual for a list
of control strings and uses.)

ÄEject Page

This command causes any data left in the printer buffer to be
printed and then ejects the page. If the printer buffer is empty,
an empty page is ejected.


ÅPRINT Queue

This option allows you to control DOS's PRINT spooler program.
However, the PRINT program must be loaded. (See your DOS manual
for information on loading the PRINT program.)

This option allows you to:  View a list of files in the queue.
                            Submit files to the queue.
                            Cancel files in the queue.


ÉView Queue

This option will display a list of files queue'ed for printing.

NOTE: To cancel an individual file in the queue without typeing
in its name, simply select the file here, press "Enter", and then
select "Cancel File" option. The filename selected will display
for cancellaton.


æSubmit File

This option allows you to submit a new file for printing. Simply
enter the drive, directory, and filename and press "Enter". YOU
MUST ENTER A PATHNAME!

Example:  C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT       - RIGHT
          AUTOEXEC.BAT          - WRONG!

NOTE: Wildcards such as "*.*" may NOT be used.


ÆCancel File

This option allows you to cancel one or more files that are in
the queue. Simply enter the filename or a wildcard and press
"Enter".

Example:  C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT

NOTE: To cancel an individual file in the queue without typeing
in its name, select "View Queue", select the file, press "Enter",
and then select "Cancel File". The filename selected will display
for cancellaton.


ôCancel ALL Files

This option will cancel all files in the queue.


ûConvert Box Chars

This option allows you to print text files that contain the box
characters in them. If your printer doesn't correctly print the
box characters, but instead prints garble, set this option "On"
when printing text files. Example:

        ┌───────┐                              |-------|
        │       │   ---> is convert to --->    |       |
        └───────┘                              |-------|

NOTE: Be sure to set this option "Off" when printing graphics
data. Failing to do so will result in upredictable printer
output.


öAlternate PrtSc

Pressing the "PrtSc" will produce a printed copy of the text on
the screen. Sometimes it would be nice to print only what we want
of the screen. This option allows you to do just that. When "On",
pressing "PrtSc" will display a box which you may locate and size
over the information you want to print. Use the arrow keys to move
the top left box corner to the top left corner of the text to
print. Press Enter. Use the arrow keys to move the bottom right
box corner to the bottom right corner of the text to print. Press
Enter and the selected text will be printed. Press Esc to backup
or exit the PrtSc operation. Use the Ctrl-LeftArrow and
Ctrl-RightArrow keys to move the box 10 columns at a time left and
right. To do a normal PrtSc, just press PrtSc, Enter, Enter. (See
manual for a more indepth explanation.)

òEject After PrtSc

This option, when "On", will send a form feed character to the
printer, thus ejecting the paper, after a PrtSc has been done.


áKeyboard

The Keyboard menu provides access to keyboard control options.


íTypematic Rate

This option allows you to specify the rate at which a character
is repeated on the screen when you hold down a key. Enter a value
between 1 and 32 to specify the rate. The following table
illustrates the typematic rate (in characters per second):

     1 = 30.0       9 = 15.0      17 = 7.5      25 = 3.7
     2 = 26.7      10 = 13.3      18 = 6.7      26 = 3.3
     3 = 24.0      11 = 12.0      19 = 6.0      27 = 3.0
     4 = 21.8      12 = 10.9      20 = 5.5      28 = 2.7
     5 = 20.0      13 = 10.0      21 = 5.0      29 = 2.5
     6 = 18.5      14 =  9.2      22 = 4.6      30 = 2.3
     7 = 17.1      15 =  8.6      23 = 4.3      31 = 2.1
     8 = 16.0      16 =  8.0      24 = 4.0      32 = 2.0

óTypematic Delay

This option allows you to specify the amount of time that must
elapse, after you press and hold down a key, before the key
is repeated. Enter a value between 1 and 4 to specify the delay
factor. The following table illustrates the typematic delay
value (in seconds):

                     1 = 0.25
                     2 = 0.50
                     3 = 0.75
                     4 = 1.00


úKeyboard Click

This option provides a clicking sound when keys are pressed and
depressed. This is helpful for those who have mushy keyboards
and miss the clicking sound.


ñCtrl-C Break

This option allows you to disable Ctrl-C and Ctrl-Break when it
might be necessary to keep users from breaking out of programs.
Set to "Off" to disable, "On" to enable.


ÑScroll Lock Pause

This option allows you to use the Scroll Lock key as a pause key
to keep things from scrolling off the screen.


ªKeyboard Lock                                     Ctrl-Alt-L

This option allows you to password lock the keyboard. For instance,
you might want to leave the office but you don't want anyone
disturbing your work. Simply set this option "On" and then press
Ctrl-Alt-L at any time to lock the keyboard. The screen video will
be turned off and Ctrl-Alt-Del will be disabled until the correct
password is entered. Simply type in your password, press Enter,
and resume your work.

To define a password, use the next option "Keyboard Password".


ºKeyboard Password

This option allows you to define a password for keyboard locking.
The password can be up to 10 characters in length. For more
information about keyboard locking, display help for the previous
option "Keyboard Lock".


¿Box Characters                       Ctrl-Alt-Numeric Keypad

This option allows you to easily enter box characters inside your
applications. Simply select one of the available box configurations
to activate this option. Then hold down the Ctrl-Alt keys and press
one of the keys on the numeric keypad to enter a desired box
character. Example: If the first box configuration was selected,
the following keys would yield the following box characters.

                 7 = ┌        8 = ─       9 = ┐

                 4 = │        5 = n/a     6 = │

                 1 = └        2 = ─       3 = ┘


⌐Display Locks

When this option is set "On", the current status of the Caps Lock,
Num Lock, and Scroll Lock keys is continually displayed in the
upper right corner of the screen.


¬Boot Caps Lock

Use this option to select how you want the Caps Lock key to be set
during boot time (when the computer is first turned on). Select
"On" to have Caps Lock set on, and "Off" to have it set off.


½Boot Num Lock

Use this option to select how you want the Num Lock key to be set
during boot time (when the computer is first turned on). Select
"On" to have Num Lock set on, and "Off" to have it set off.


¼Boot Scroll Lock

Use this option to select how you want the Scroll Lock key to be
set during boot time (when the computer is first turned on).
Select "On" to have Scroll Lock set on, and "Off" to have it set
off.


┤Clock

The Clock menu provides access to clock control options.


╡Display

When this option is set "On", the current date and time are
continually displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.


╢Alarm

This option allows you to set an alarm which will ring at the
specified time. The alarm must be entered in the format:

              Hour:Min AM/PM

Examples:     12:30 PM
              1:00 AM


╖Hour Chime

When this option is set "On", the speaker will produce a chime
to announce a new hour.


╕Date Stamp                                        Ctrl-Alt-D

This option allows you to easily insert the date into documents
being created by other applications. To turn this option on,
select one of the available date formats. Then press Ctrl-Alt-D
at any time to have the current date automatically typed for you.


╣Time Stamp                                        Ctrl-Alt-T

This option allows you to easily insert the time into documents
being created by other applications. To turn this option on,
select one of the available time formats. Then press Ctrl-Alt-T
at any time to have the current time automatically typed for you.


╚Other

The Other menu provides access to miscellaneous options.


╔Dial Number

This option allows you to do something else while your modem
redials a busy BBS (Bulleting Board System) or some other modem
number. Simply enter the telephone number using the "Number"
option and then select "Start". Your computer will then
continually redial the number until connected. An audible alarm
will signal you when/if connected. Then exit whatever you were
doing and run your communications program to go online. To stop
the redialing, select the "Cancel" option.

NOTE: You may want to configure MU to work with your modem before
using this option. To do so, run the MUCONFIG program.


╩Number

Use this option to specify the number you wish to have redialed
until a connection is made.

NOTE: Display help for the "Dial Number" option in the previous
menu for more information.


╦Start

Select this option to begin the redialing process.

NOTE: Display help for the "Dial Number" option in the previous
menu for more information.


╠Cancel

Select this option to cancel the redialing process.

NOTE: Display help for the "Dial Number" option in the previous
menu for more information.


═Mouse

This option allows you to turn on and setup mouse emulation. When
on, you will be able to use your mouse in programs that don't
directly support it. Moving the mouse left, right, up, and down
will simulate the corresponding arrow keys being pressed. Each
mouse button can be setup to simulate either the PgUp, PgDn, Enter
or Escape key.


╬Emulation

This option allows you to turn on mouse emulation. When on, you
will be able to use your mouse in programs that don't directly
support it. Moving the mouse left, right, up, and down will
simulate the corresponding arrow keys being pressed.

NOTE: Programs that already support the mouse may inadvertantly
cause emulation to be disabled when exited from. If this happens,
simply set this option back on to resume emulation.


╧Left Button

Use this option to select which key the left mouse button should
simulate:
                    PgUp
                    PgDn
                    Enter
                    Escape

When using the mouse to move through a document, the PgUp/PgDn
keys might be desirable settings. When using the mouse to make
menu selections, the Enter/Escape keys might be desirable
settings.


╨Right Button

Use this option to select which key the right mouse button should
simulate:
                    PgUp
                    PgDn
                    Enter
                    Escape

When using the mouse to move through a document, the PgUp/PgDn
keys might be desirable settings. When using the mouse to make
menu selections, the Enter/Escape keys might be desirable
settings.


╤Horizontal Delay

This option allows you to set a delay on the mouse horizontal
movement. The delay value may be in the range of 0 and 99. The
greater the delay value, the more horizontal mouse movement
needed to generate left/right arrow key presses.

The Horizontal and Vertical Delay options are useful when
configuring the mouse to make menu selections instead of
moving through a document. When no delays are imposed it might
be difficult to highlight a desired menu selection. However,
when delays are set, it might be difficult to move through
a document.


╥Vertical Delay

This option allows you to set a delay on the mouse vertical
movement. The delay value may be in the range of 0 and 99. The
greater the delay value, the more vertical mouse movement
needed to generate up/down arrow key presses.

The Horizontal and Vertical Delay options are useful when
configuring the mouse to make menu selections instead of
moving through a document. When no delays are imposed it might
be difficult to highlight a desired menu selection. However,
when delays are set, it might be difficult to move through
a document.


╙Speaker

Some programs can be noisy and they might not give you the option
of turning their sounds off. This option allows you to turn the
speaker off when noise might not be desirable. If it's late at
night, use this option to keep things quiet.

NOTE: When speaker is off, some sounds may result in short clicks.

NOTE: The clock alarm, hour chime, and dial connected alarm are
not affected by the speaker off setting.


╘New BELL

This option allows you to select an alternate bell sound. When
on, a soft low bell will be heard instead of the usual (and
sometimes annoying) high pitched one. The BELL sound is used
in DOS and other programs to bring your attention to something.
To make DOS sound the BELL, from the DOS prompt type:

                         ECHO ^G

^G means hold down the Ctrl key and press the "G" key.


╒Confirm Reboot

Sometimes you get hasty and press Ctrl-Alt-Del when you don't
necessarily want to. When this option is on, Ctrl-Alt-Del
won't reboot until you've confirmed your decision. A window
will display asking you for a Yes/No confirmation.


╓Error Handler

This option provides a replacement for DOS's Abort, Retry, Fail
message and also keeps programs that don't handle such errors
from bombing out. When an error occurs in DOS or such a program,
a window will be displayed describing the error and requesting
one of the following actions:

     Abort .......... Terminate the DOS operation or program.
     Retry .......... Retry the operation.
     Ignore ......... Ignore the error and continue operation.
     Fail ........... Fail the operation.

Simply type the first letter of the action desired. It's not
necessary to press the Enter key as it is with DOS's handler.

╫Brake Rate

This option allows you to slow your computer down. Some older
game programs run very fast on newer computers. This option
will give you more time to react to things that might happen
in the game. In fact, there might be other uses for this too.
Simply enter a rate between 1 and 99 depending upon how much
brake you need. Enter 0 to return to normal speed.


╪Load CMOS

This option should be used when your CMOS batteries have failed.
It will restore your CMOS memory with the information stored in
the "CMOS.DAT" file. The "CMOS.DAT" file can be created by the
"Save CMOS" option.

CMOS memory contains information about your PC's configuration
including time, date, hard drives, disk drives, video etc. One
or more batteries keep this information alive when you power off
your PC. These batteries will give out sooner or later and will
need to be replaced. After replacing the batteries you will need
to restore your CMOS memory settings. To do this, simply use the
"Load CMOS" option to restore them. However, you need to have
saved your CMOS settings earlier using the "Save CMOS" option.

┘Save CMOS

This option should be used to save your CMOS memory for a rainy
day. The CMOS memory will be saved into the file "CMOS.DAT".

CMOS memory contains information about your PC's configuration
including time, date, hard drives, disk drives, video etc. One
or more batteries keep this information alive when you power off
your PC. These batteries will give out sooner or later and will
need to be replaced. After replacing the batteries you will need
to restore your CMOS memory settings. To do this, simply use the
"Load CMOS" option to restore them. However, you need to have
saved your CMOS settings earlier using the "Save CMOS" option.


▄System

The System menu provides access to system commands.


▌Load Setup

This option allows you to restore all settings from a setup file.
(A setup file can be created using the "Save Setup" command.)

All video, disk, printer, keyboard, clock, and other settings will
be restored to what they were when the specified setup was saved.

All setup files will have the extension ".SET". It isn't necessary
to enter the extension when specifying a setup file.

If you would like your settings loaded automatically when MU is
loaded into memory, save them into a file called "DEFAULT".


▐Save Setup

This option allows you to save all video, disk, printer, keyboard,
clock, and other settings to a setup file.

(Settings can be restored using the "Load Setup" command.)

All setup files will have the extension ".SET". It isn't necessary
to enter the extension when specifying a setup file.

If you would like your settings loaded automatically when MU is
loaded into memory, save them into a file called "DEFAULT".


▀Uninstall

This option allows you to uninstall MU from memory. Once done, all
memory used by MU is freed for other programs to use.

NOTE: If you have loaded other memory resident programs after MU,
MU may not be able to uninstall itself.


αCopyright

This option displays the MU copyright notice.