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CUSTOM SCREEN SAVER
by
ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE
(If it's good, it's ACCIDENTAL)
Copyright (C) 1994, all rights reserved
NOTE: To print out a copy of this file from DOS, type "TYPE
README.TXT > PRN" then push Enter.
This program is SHAREWARE, distribution of the UNREGISTERED
version of this program is encouraged as long as it is copied
in whole and remains unaltered. No fee may be asked for this
program itself, but a nominal distribution fee may be charged
for the diskette used to distribute this software as long as
the purchaser of said diskette is informed that the fee for
acquiring the diskette does not constitute payment of the
REGISTRATION FEE. Vendors, see the file VENDOR.TXT for
details. Spread it to the masses!
What is this program?
1. This is screen saver for windows that will use your own
pictures and midi files. If you prefer, you can use the
picture files provided with the program. This program
will also play songs from your CD-ROM if you have one.
You can listen to music as your pictures are being
displayed. You can select Password protection if
desired. You can leave a message on the screen for
visitors while you are away.
2. This program can be used from the Program Group that
it makes for windows, or it can be installed as a
standard Window's Screen saver from Window's desk top.
It can be used as both.
3. If you have installed this program as a screen saver,
but want to use it immediately from the program manager
to leave a message or make your system password
protected while you have to be temporarily away, you
can do this by double clicking the Custom Screen Saver
Icon. If Custom Screen Saver is running from the
program manager, it will not invoke itself as a screen
saver even if the amount of time has passed to call it
as a screen saver from the desktop. This allows you
to use the Custom Screen Saver in either or both
capacities at once.
What is SHAREWARE?
1. Shareware is a marketing method. For a minimal
investment, you can try a program to see if it fits
your needs. After a short trial period, you are
expected to purchase the program by paying the reg-
istration fee if you decide to use it on a regular
basis.
How do I install the program?
1. Install this program for Windows before it can be used.
a. Start Microsoft Windows.
b. Insert the disk in the proper drive.
c. From the Window's Program Manager, select FILE MENU
and choose RUN.
d. Type B:\SETUP and press Enter. Substitute your
drive letter for "B:" if your disk is in a
different drive.
How do I make it the active screen saver?
1. Once the program is successfully installed, it may be
selected as the current screen saver from windows.
a. From the Windows Program Manager, select MAIN.
b. From MAIN select CONTROL PANEL.
c. From CONTROL PANEL select DESK TOP.
d. From DESK TOP select the arrow key next to SCREEN
SAVER.
e. From the menu, select CUSTOM SCREEN.
2. The above steps will select this program as the
current screen saver. You should push the SET UP
button to set the features of the program up the
way you want. It is possible to select and preview
pictures, MIDI files, and CD-ROM songs from set up.
3. Push the TEST button to run the screen saver program
as a test.
4. Set the desired inactive time for the screen saver
program to implement itself.
How do I use the program from the Windows Program Manager?
1. If the Screen Saver program group is not open, double
click on it.
2. To run Custom Screen Saver, double click on it's Icon.
3. The program will start in the Set Up Mode. Select the
options you want, then push the Screen Saver button to
start the program.
What are the program features?
1. Registered users can add up to 100 Bit Map files to be
viewed from anywhere on your hard disk.
2. Registered users can add up to 100 Midi selections to
be played by your midi software as the program displays
your pictures.
3. Use the Bit Map picture files provided if desired.
4. Set the length of time for the picture to remain on the
display before the next one replaces it. This time
ranges from 5 seconds to 1 minute.
5. Any picture can be used as long as it is in Bit Map
form (i.e. it has been converted to the BMP format
with the extension .BMP.)
6. You need not copy any picture or midi file to any other
directory to use it. This program can find and use
your files from any valid drive and directory on your
computer.
7. You can add or delete picture and midi files and set
the picture delay at any time through the standard
setup button provided by windows for screen savers
or by starting the program from the program manager
by double clicking on it's Icon.
8. You can used scanned images of anything you desire as
long as the image is save in BMP form. For an example
use the scenes portion of the Picture menu. One of
the pictures is a scanned image of my children at a
young age. The scenes provided are images produced by
Vista Pro (TM) by Virtual Reality Laboratories, Inc.
The remainder of the images are original art work
produced by Andrew Hastings.
9. Most keyboard or mouse activity will terminate the
Custom Screen Saver and return you to the application
you were using before the screen saver started.
However, 2 keyboard keys have special meaning to the
Custom Screen Saver program.
a. The " " (space) key will bring up the music
selector bar if you are listening to CD-AUDIO from
your CD_ROM drive. The Custom Screen Saver may be
terminated from the music selector by selecting
the STOP button on the selector bar.
b. The "M" key will toggle any MIDI music being
played On or Off. The music can be muted or
reinstated with this key. The pictures you have
selected will continue to be displayed at the
interval set.
10. You can use a Password to protect access to your
computer when the Custom Screen Saver is running.
11. You can leave a message for any visitors you may
have while you are away from your computer, or
messages you may want to display to the public.
12. CD-ROM audio is available in both the registered
and unregistered versions. If your CD-ROM is capable
of playing CD-AUDIO, you can select it as the source
of music for the Custom Screen Saver.
How much does it cost to register?
1. The registration fee is $15.00 plus $3.00 for shipping
and handling.
2. Site licenses are available. Contact Accidental Software
for details.
3. Accidental Software can modify this program to provide
a unique application for Company or other large groups
of users. Contact Accidental Software for details.
4. FOREIGN ORDERS (Except CANADA). Shipping and handling
is $5.00.
How do I register? -- We now accept VISA or MASTERCARD!
1. Send a check or money order or call 619-247-2804 with
your VISA or MASTERCARD information.
2. FOREIGN ORDERS: Send international money order
(U.S. Currency) or a check drawn on a U.S. bank.
3. Send registration to.....
ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE
13245 SKIOMAH RD.
APPLE VALLEY, CA. 92308