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Seractal ScreenSaver(TM) v2.1
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Copyright 1996, 1997 Seraline Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Australia
All Rights Reserved.
CONTENTS
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What is Seractal ScreenSaver
Installation from zip file
Setup Options
Password Protection
Runtime Options
Saving Images
HOW TO ORDER
------------
Registration
Phone Orders in the U.S., and Web Orders
Credit Card Payments
Email Registration
License
Customer Support
Web Site
Uninstall
ASP Ombudsman Statement
Disclaimer
WHAT IS SERACTAL SCREENSAVER
----------------------------
Seractal ScreenSaver is a 32bit Windows 95 screensaver.
Seractal uses the beauty of fractals to create stunning full-screen designs
while you are not using your computer.
A new new fractal starts drawing a few minutes after the last one is drawn.
Supports 16 color VGA, 256 color SVGA, and 24-bit color.
INSTALLATION FROM ZIP FILE
--------------------------
If you have received a zip file which does not contain an automatic
installation program, then use the following steps to install Seractal:
1. From the directory you have decompressed into, copy the file seractal.scr
into your windows\system directory, usually c:\windows\system.
2. Click on Start, then Settings, then Control Panel.
3. Double click on the Display icon.
4. Click on the Screensaver tab.
5. In the Screen Saver list, select Seractal.
6. Click Preview to run the screensaver.
7. Press Settings to display registration and support details, and access
configuration options.
Once you have Seractal running, you do not need to keep the other files on
your system. i.e. you just need seractal.scr installed in your Windows or
Windows\System directory.
SETUP OPTIONS
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Configuration options are available from the Control Panel/Desktop/Setup
screen by pressing the Options button.
HIDE MOUSE
Selecting this option means the mouse cursor will disappear while the
screensaver is running.
STAY ON TOP
This is useful when you have a menu bar, clock, or other program which
normally stays visible over all other windows, including screensavers.
Select this option to have Seractal cover these windows. Its use is not
recommended if you have other programs running which can periodically
display a message (such as Mail, a Reminder or other scheduled program),
as you will not see these messages. Also in these cases, the other program
will have control of the keyboard, even though it is not visible, so
pressing Escape will clear the message rather than stopping Seractal, and
you will not get to see the message.
IGNORE MOUSE FOR WAKE-UP
Selecting this option means only use of the keyboard will stop the
screensaver. It's useful if your mouse likes to move of its own accord, or
is easily bumped. Not recommended if you are also using Stay on Top.
RUNTIME OPTIONS
---------------
While the screensaver is running, the following keys can be used:
F5 The current drawing will Finish.
o Displays an order form, which can be printed.
p Pressing p will cause Seractal to pause at the end of the current
drawing, and not continue until you press 'p' again. This is useful, for
example,if Seractal is drawing something slowly, and you would like to
see how it ends up, but you have to leave the room for a while. Or if you
would like the chance to copy it to the clipboard when it's finished
before it gets overwritten. It doesn't pause immediately, but at the end
of the current drawing. When you have finished with the paused screen,
press 'p' again to start Seractal off again.
+ If you are running in 256 color mode, then Seractal uses 'sliding' colors
to animate the image. Pressing + will increase the speed of the
animation.
- Decreases the speed of the animation.
n Stops all animation for the current run. Useful if it is too distracting
while you work.
SAVING IMAGES
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Pressing the PrintScreen function key will copy the full screen to the
clipboard, and you can then paste that into a paint program and save or
print the image.
* * * HOW TO ORDER * * *
REGISTRATION
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Seractal ScreenSaver is time-limited "try before you buy" software, and is
provided with a 14-day evaluation period. After 14 days, Seractal will no
longer create fractals, but will display an order form.
On receipt of your registration fee, you will be mailed, faxed or emailed a
code which will allow the program the resume displaying fractals. This
registration code is entered into the Registration field on the Setup screen.
Your support through registration is appreciated and will encourage the
development of additional graphics and features.
If you wish to use Seractal after 14 days, please send a cheque for
US$19.50 (or its equivalent in your currency) to:
Seraline P/L,
P.O. Box 282,
Ryde,
NSW 2112,
Australia.
Other currencies:
Australian Dollars: $24.50
United Kingdom: 12.50 pounds.
Personal or company cheques in your own currency are accepted. Please make
cheques payable to Seraline Pty Ltd.
Checks MUST be in your own country's currency. US Dollar checks must be drawn
on a US Bank. EuroCheques must be in your own currency, not $US or Australian.
See below for credit card payments.
A printable order form in WordPad format is in the file order.doc. An order
form can also be displayed and printed from the Control Panel Setup screen, or
by pressing 'o' while Seractal is running.
In order to keep the cost of Seractal low, diskettes are not sent.
These prices and conditions are valid until 30th June 1998 for this version,
and are subject to change with future versions.
If you have already paid a fee to others (eg disk or CD vendors) to obtain
this evaluation copy, that fee was for their copying and distribution
services, rather than a payment for continued use of the program, and the
software author does not receive any part of that fee.
ON-LINE ORDERS, AND PHONE ORDERS IN THE U.S.
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*** CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY ***
Telephone and on-line credit card registrations are handled by a
long-established third party order service, Public (software) Library.
The fastest and easiest way to order with MC, Visa, Amex or Discover through
PsL is to order online via the Web. Follow the Ordering Information links on
the Seraline Web site, from http://www.seraline.com/sorder.htm.
You can order with Mastercard, Visa, Amex, or Discover from Public (software)
Library by calling 800-242-4775 Ext 14943 or 713-524-6394 Ext 14943, by FAX
to 713-524-6398, by CIS Email to 71355,470 or by Internet email to
14943@pslweb.com. You can also mail credit card orders to PsL at P.O.Box
35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705.
The PsL product ID for Seractal Screensaver is 14943. Please mention that with
your order.
THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY.
THE AUTHOR OF THIS PROGRAM CANNOT BE REACHED AT THESE NUMBERS.
ONLY CONTACT THE ABOVE NUMBERS IF YOU ARE PLACING AN ORDER.
Any questions about the status of the shipment of the order, refunds,
registration options, product details, technical support, volume discounts,
dealer pricing, site licenses, non-credit card orders, etc, must be directed
by email to info@seraline.com.
PsL will notify us the day of your order and we will send a registration code
directly to you. For fastest registration, be sure to give your email address
to PsL. Second fastest is to give them your fax number. Otherwise we will air
mail you a registration code from Australia, which can take a couple of weeks.
Sometimes there is a typing error in the email address or fax number we are
sent, so if you have not received your code within 2 working days, please
contact Seraline directly, either by email to info@seraline.com or by fax
to +61-2-9879-4481.
OTHER CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS