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█████████████████████████████████████████████ █ █ █ PERSONAL BIORHYTHM █ █ █ █ <<< Version 4.5 >>> █ █ █ █ U S E R ' S M A N U A L █ █ █ █ Copyright (C) 1988-1995 Morris L. Bower █ █ █ █ (World Rights Reserved) █ █ █ █ Licensed for general use █ █ and distributed by: █ █ █ █ Micro-Com, Inc. █ █ P.O. Box 715 █ █ Parkersburg, WV 26102-0715 USA █ █ Voice Phone: (304) 485-0587 █ █ █ █████████████████████████████████████████████ Please copy and share this program with your friends! (Please DO NOT share copies of your REGISTERED VERSION. Thanks.) WHAT IS A BIORHYTHM? -------------------- A biorhythm is a cyclical pattern of biological activity that begins at birth with three sine wave cycles controlling our (P)hysical, (E)motional, and (I)ntellectual highs and lows. --- (P)hysical --- The (P)hysical cycle begins every 23 days and controls our energy, vitality, stamina, vigor, endurance and initiative. When our `P' is `UP', that is, on the right side of the center `CRITICAL' line, we are more likely to feel better, be full of energy, and less likely to become ill. When our (P)hysical is `DOWN', on the left side of the center line, we tend to tire more easily and be more apt to catch colds and other illnesses. --- (E)motional --- The (E)motional cycle begins every 28 days and controls our sensitivity and temperament. When our `E' is on the right side of the line, also known as the positive side, we are more likely to be cheerful, creative, artistic, sensuous, etc. When our (E)motional cycle is `DOWN', or negative, we are more likely to be moody, bad tempered, irritable, depressed, etc. --- (I)ntellectual --- Our (I)ntellectual cycle begins every 33 days and controls our thinking capacity. When our (I) cycle is `UP', we are able to think quickly, solve problems, do well on tests, concentrate, retain facts to memory, etc. When our (I)ntellectual is `DOWN', we display poor memory and judgment. We may find it hard to concentrate. Poor decisions may be made during this period. The magnitudes of the cycles have no significance except to indicate negative, zero and positive values. Zero days, when the curve crosses the center line, are also called `CRITICAL' days. This is the period when your system may be in a turmoil. Things are likely to go wrong and you may be more accident prone. However, we may be able to prevent unforeseen problems just by being aware of our CRITICAL or ZERO days. WHAT THIS PROGRAM DOES ---------------------- This program will: * Print to screen and/or printer, a biorhythm cycle for any person, living or dead, for any length of time desired and for any dates desired (within the scope of this program). A biorhythm is based upon a person's date of birth and will plot three sine-wave cycles consisting of an Intellectual cycle, an Emotional cycle, and a Physical cycle. (For more information concerning the actual biorhythm, see the COVER PAGE created by the program. This can be printed out from the main menu.) * Print to screen and/or printer, a daily forecast for any one date, depending on a person's biorhythm pattern for that particular date. * Print to screen and/or printer, a compatibility report, comparing any two persons for any single date. STARTING THE PROGRAM FROM DOS ----------------------------- To start the program, place the program disk in the floppy drive and type the letter of the drive followed by a colon, i.e. A:, B:, etc., then press <Enter>. At the system prompt, you may now type: PB <Enter> INSTALLING THE PROGRAM ---------------------- This program may be installed on your hard disk drive by typing INSTALL (drive) (drive). For instance, to install to the C: drive from the A: drive you would type INSTALL A: C: and press <Enter>. The install program will create a directory on your hard disk called PB4 and put all the files inside this directory. To run the program from the DOS prompt, which will now be the name of your hard drive, i.e. C:\> or D:\>, etc., you must change into the directory by typing: CD\PB4. Now your prompt will look something like C:\PB4>. At this point, type: PB and press <enter> to run the program. (Note: some prompts may still be C:\> and not show the PB4.) Anyone familiar with DOS commands may wildcard all the files into a directory on the hard drive. The directory may be named anything of your choice. If you are not familiar with DOS commands, we suggest you use the install program included on the disk. STARTING THE PROGRAM FROM WINDOWS --------------------------------- To start the program, at the program manager screen click your mouse on file. Bring the cursor down and select "Run..." from the pull-down menu. If the Biorhythm program has been installed on the hard drive, type in: C:\PB4\PB and press <Enter> (whereas C: represents the name of the hard drive you have installed to, and PB4 represents the name of the directory it is located in). If you are running the program from floppy disk, you will type in: A:\PB and press <Enter> (whereas A: represents the name of the floppy drive you have the program disk in. When you quit the biorhythm program, you will be returned to your Windows menu. It takes more memory to run Personal Biorhythm through Windows. If you do not have enough memory, you will receive an error message. Refer to running the program from DOS instructions above. FEATURES OF VERSION 4.5 OVER SOME OLDER VERSIONS ------------------------------------------------ SYMBOLS: The symbols, explained on the cover page and printed beside the date on the biorhythm chart, are E, P+, P-, I+ and I- to indicate a cycle crossing the critical line. DATABASE: A database, accessible from the main menu, will store up to thirty four (34) names and birthdates, and quickly retrieve the information when creating a biorhythm, forecast, or compatibility report. ONE-KEY DATE ENTRY: When entering any date asked for, pressing the <Enter> key equals the current date (computer must have current date in memory). DATE CORRECTION: When entering a date manually, a mis- take can be corrected by pressing the <backspace> key to backup one space. Each successive keypress of the <back- space> key backs up an additional space and erases the number previously entered there. DAILY FORECAST: A one-day forecast for any date can be printed to screen or printer. COMPATIBILITY REPORT: A comparison can be made between two persons for any single date, giving a separate percentage compatibility for each cycle, and then a total percentage by comparing all three cycles together. PRINTER SETUP: Additional printer setup to allow for laser printers and other single-sheet feed printers. LENGTH OF CHART: Allows user to change the length of the printed page. This feature was added to accommodate laser printers, foreign users with different length printer paper, and printers that automatically line feed at the beginning of the page. SCREEN BLANK: When exiting to DOS from version 3.0, the screen may have appeared to go blank. Actually, it was coloring the screen black text on black background and just appeared to be blank. This has been corrected so you should not encounter this problem. DOUBLE SPACING: The user now has the option to single space or double space the chart. The double space option may be done with either a blank line or a horizontal printed line between each day's printout. USING THE PROGRAM ----------------- This program is very user-friendly in that it prompts you for input on everything. You will not need to memorize any of this documentation. Experienced computer users will likely not even need to read these instructions. First-time users of the program should read at least the highlights. Following are the MAIN MENU items and a simple descrip- tion of what each item does and how to make it work. To select an item from the main menu, press the letter or char- acter which is highlighted in brackets. (B)IORHYTHM - This item creates the biorhythm from data that you input through the keyboard. Following is an explanation of each question you MUST answer in the process of creating a biorhythm. STARTING DATE: AUTOMATIC ENTRY - Press <Enter> to input current date. (Note: current date must be in memory of your machine). MANUAL ENTRY - When inputting this date (or any date for that matter) you will need to enter 2 numbers for Months (January through September requires a zero in front), 2 numbers for date (1 through 9 requires a zero in front), and four digits for year. That is, a date like 1-9-94 must be entered as 01-09-1994. You will not need to enter the hyphens, plus you will not need to press the <Enter> key. (Note: If using the numeric keypad, make sure the NumLock light is on). Dates do not need to be current, for example you can run a biorhythm for John Kennedy the day he was shot, for George Washington the day of his famous crossing, or your own biorhythm the day you graduated or got married. WHO IS BIORHYTHM FOR: AUTOMATIC ENTRY FROM DATABASE - Input the letter X in either small or capital letter, press <Enter>. Input the number beside the name you wish to select, press <Enter>. (Note: you must have previously added one or more names to the database using the (D)atabase Mainten- ance option). MANUAL ENTRY - Input the name as you want it to appear on the chart, press <Enter>. (Note: you may enter in small or capital letters. Program will convert letters to all capitals). BIRTHDATE TO USE: Enter the correct birthdate in the same fashion as starting date above, using format of MM-DD-YYYY. If you entered name from database, birthdate will already be entered automatically. HOW MANY DAYS: You may run a biorhythm from 1 day to ??? (what- ever). In this case where the answer may be a single or multiple digit number, you need to press the <Enter> key to accept your answer. PRINT COVER SHEET: Normally you will want to print the cover sheet because it contains some useful information, especially for a first-time chart reading of this version of the program. IF YOU ARE PRINTING THE CHART TO SCREEN, you MUST answer NO, as the cover sheet does not print to screen. SCREEN OR PRINTER: If you answer NO to PRINT COVER SHEET, you will be asked if you want the biorhythm sent to the SCREEN or the PRINTER. You cannot send it to both. The cycles are displayed in different colors when using the screen mode on a color computer. Each time the screen fills up, it will pause until you press a key. You may press ANY key to continue. You can leisurely scroll through months of cycles searching for highs, lows, or critical dates. You may not scroll backwards in screen mode. If you have any trouble getting the biorhythm to print, see printer setup. SINGLE SPACE OR DOUBLE SPACE: If you selected print to (P)rinter, you now have the option to single space or double space your bio- rhythm. If you wish the `default' single spaced chart, press <ENTER> at this time. If you would like the chart to be double spaced you have two options. Select <D> to double space with a blank line between each printed line or select <L> to double space with a printed line of dashes between each printed line of the chart. You will want to print a biorhythm with each option to see the difference, but the <L> option is recommended for read- ability. (F)ORECAST - This will print a one-day forecast for any one particular date. WHAT IS DATE TO USE: AUTOMATIC ENTRY - Press <Enter> to input current date. (Note: current date must be in memory of your machine). MANUAL ENTRY - When inputing a date, enter 2 numbers for month, 2 numbers for date, and four numbers for year, as in 3-2-94 must be entered as 03-02-1994. You do not need to enter the hyphens, plus you do not need to press the <Enter> key. WHO IS FORECAST FOR: AUTOMATIC ENTRY FROM DATABASE - Input the letter X in either small or capital letter, press <Enter>. Input the number beside the name you wish to select, press <Enter>. (Note: you must have previously added one or more names to the database using the (D)atabase Mainten- ance option). MANUAL ENTRY - Input the name as you want it to appear on the chart, press <Enter>. WHAT IS BIRTHDATE TO USE: Enter the correct birthdate using format of MM-DD-YYYY. If you entered name from database, birthdate will already be automatically entered. PRINT TO SCREEN OR PRINTER: Select S for (S)creen or P for (P)rinter. Select- ing (P)rinter will also print forecast to screen. When finished reading forecast, press any key to return to the Main Menu. (C)OMPATIBILITY - This will allow you to do a comparison between two people. WHAT IS DATE FOR COMPARISON: Press <enter> to use the current date for the comparison, or type in the date using the MMDDYYYY format as described earlier. FIRST PERSON'S NAME: AUTOMATIC ENTRY FROM DATABASE - Input the letter X in either small or capital letter, press <Enter>. Input the number beside the name you wish to select, press <Enter>. (Note: you must have previously added one or more names to the database using the (D)atabase Mainten- ance option). MANUAL ENTRY - Input the name using the keyboard. WHAT IS BIRTHDATE OF FIRST PERSON: Enter the correct birthdate using format of MM-DD-YYYY. If you entered name from database, birthdate will already be automatically entered and program will not ask for birthdate at this point. SECOND PERSON'S NAME/BIRTHDATE: Enter the second name and birthdate as you did the first name. You may enter one name from database and one from keyboard, both from database, or both from keyboard. PRINT TO (S)CREEN OR (P)RINTER: Decide if you want a hard copy (printed) of the comparison or displayed only to screen. Comparison will display on screen regardless of which choice you make. When finished printing or viewing, press any key to return to the main menu. (W)HAT IS A BIORHYTHM: Prints to screen or printer a definition of a biorhythm. PRINT TO (S)CREEN OR (P)RINTER: Select `S' if you wish to view the definition on your screen, or `P' if you wish to print a one-page hard copy. It is suggested that this printout be given to first-time biorhythm users to help them understand the principles and what the cycles represent. (P)RINTER SETUP: Permits you to select a printer port of LPT1, LPT2 or LPT3, and to change the type style of the printout between NORMAL, NEAR LETTER QUALITY, COMPRESSED, or COMPRESSED BOLD. A new setting supports laser printers and other single-sheet fed printers. There are default settings for both the printer port and the printer and this will be the setting when you first receive the program. If you have trouble printing on some settings, or if you are not sure which settings to use, then it is best to leave both settings at DEFAULT, at least at first to see if default works okay. Default should print okay with 95% of all printers. If your chart carries a few lines of page one to the second page, see Page Length Editor instructions below. (S)CREEN BLANK: You may blank the screen from the main menu by pressing `S'. Press any key to restore menu. This will act like a screen saver when using the program where the menu remains on the screen for long periods of time, but running the program has temporarily ceased. Blanking the screen will prevent screen burn-in. Pressing (L) will bring up the Personal Biorhythm opening Logo. This may be desirable if your computer is setup in a mall, flea market, etc., to draw attention to your display. (D)ATABASE MAINTENANCE: Sometimes it's hard to remember birthdates of friends and family members. Now you can store up to thirty-four (34) of the most frequently used names and retrieve this information when you use the program. This selection permits you to add, delete and edit names in the database. VIEW INFORMATION IN THE DATABASE: Selecting (D) from the main menu opens the database and allows you to view the names and birthdates on one screen. Pressing (ESC)ape at this point returns to the main menu. (A)DD ENTRY - After selecting (A), the program will ask `WHICH ENTRY?'. Input the LOWEST NUMBER that does not already have an entry next to it. Press <ENTER>. The program will prompt you to input a name. Type the name exactly as you want it to appear on the biorhythm printout. It does not matter whether you use small letters or capitals, the program will convert all the letters to capital letters. Press <ENTER> when name is complete. Next, you will be asked to enter the birth date. Input as MMDDYYYY (Month, Day, Year) with no spaces between any numbers. When finished, press <ENTER> and the information will be written to the database. Press (ESC)ape at this point when you are ready to return to the main menu, or A to add another entry. (D)ELETE ENTRY - To remove a name, press D. You will be asked WHICH ENTRY? Select the number to delete and press <ENTER>. If you have made a mistake and do not wish to delete an entry at this point, enter 0 (zero) and press <ENTER>. (E)DIT ENTRY - To change an existing entry, press E. You will be asked WHICH ENTRY? Input the number next to the name you wish to edit and press <ENTER>. The program will prompt you to input a new name. Type the name exactly as you want it to appear on the biorhythm printout. It does not matter whether you use small letters or capitals, the program will convert all the letters to capital letters. Press <ENTER> when name is complete. Next, you will be asked to enter the new birth date. Input as MMDDYYYY (Month, Day, Year) with no spaces between any numbers. When finished, press <ENTER> and the information will be written to the database. Press (ESC)ape at this point when you are ready to return to the main menu. (E)XIT or (ESC)APE will quit program and exit back to DOS from the main menu. (ESC) at any other point in the program will exit back to the main menu. (R)EGISTER THIS PROGRAM: If you have a registered version, you will not see this menu item, however there is a registration form in ASCII format in the REGISTER.FRM file. This particular file can be printed by inputting at the DOS prompt: PRINTDOC and pressing <ENTER>. Those persons using unregistered (evaluation) copies may print a one-page registration form by selecting `R' from the menu. Make sure printer is online and has paper in it. This form is one sheet in length. PAGE LENGTH EDITOR: ------------------- If page two of your printed chart has only a few lines with the rest of the page blank, or if there is a lot of blank page at the bottom of page one, then you need to correct the page length by using this option. This does not affect the cover sheet, only the actual chart. This may be done directly on floppy disk, or on the computer hard drive where the program has been installed. Determine how many lines more or less you need. For example, suppose that your chart is printing a full sheet on the 1st page, then it prints only one line on page 2, with the rest of the page blank, then a full sheet on page 3. This means it carried over 1 line from page 1, so you would want the program to print 1 line less per page. You cannot hurt the program by changing this number and you can always make ad- ditional changes if the results are not correct the first time. Some foreign countries use longer length paper and will want to make this number larger to print more lines per page. TO USE THE EDITOR: 1) Change your prompt to the floppy drive or to the hard drive directory where the program is installed. 2) Type EDITLINE and press the <Enter> key. 3) Read instruction on the screen. 4) Type Y and press the <Enter> key. 5) Type the number for the number of lines desired and then press the <Enter> key. 6) Program will now tell you what the current line setting is and again ask you if you want to change that number. 7) Type N and press the <Enter> key. 8) Run the program, print a chart and make sure the results are what you wanted. 9) Repeat this process as needed. TROUBLESHOOTING --------------- IF YOU HAVE THIS ERROR: DO THIS: During startup of program you get The disk is write- the message: PERMISSION DENIED protected. Remove write-protect tab. Part of page one of the printed See Page Length chart continues to page two. Editor (above). This program should run on any IBM-Compatible computer. If you have difficulties, please write, giving the following information: * What DOS version are you using. * Brand of computer. * Specifically what error messages you are getting (if any). * Registration Number that appears on second screen (if any). * Name of dealer, BBS, etc., of where you obtained your copy of the program. When writing for information of any kind, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. This will insure a speedy reply back to you. The SASE is not necessary when sending in a registration. You may use the 24-hour number listed at the top of this documentation to register when using Visa or MasterCard. If you get a recorder, please leave the following information: * Your name and complete mailing address * Daytime phone (optional) * Which option you are ordering (see order form) Personal registration - $14.95 Personal registration w/print option - $22.90 Dealer registration - $24.95 Dealer registration w/print option - $32.90 * Disk size you use * Credit card number * Credit card expiration date * Full name as it appears on credit card If you order "print option" above, then your message (up to 4-lines) will be printed on each cover sheet instead of our copyright notice. Remember - you must register as a dealer to be able to sell charts created by this copyrighted program. Registration is good for your complete lifetime. WHY SHOULD YOU REGISTER? ------------------------ Everyone who registers PERSONAL BIORHYTHM will receive a registered copy of the latest version with their name and ad- dress and a specially assigned registration number. You will be put on my mailing list to be notified of all new versions and improvements to the program. You will be offered all future new versions at a much reduced cost (usually just enough to cover the cost of the disk, mailing envelope, postage, and time spent creating the copy. From time to time you will be sent disk catalogs of other computer programs available. The program took a long time to write, and additional long periods of time are spent updating and improving it. If you use the program on a regular basic, please register it. The program is copyrighted, and by being a registered user you can proudly keep your computer, your business, and yourself completely legal. Your donations and registrations are very greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Morris L. Bower Micro-Com, Inc. P.O. Box 715 Parkersburg, WV 26102-0715 USA SPECIAL INFORMATION ABOUT WRITING: ---------------------------------- I guarantee that if you write about anything, you will get an answer if you include a stamped, self-addressed enve- lope. This will assure a fast answer, within 24-hours of receipt (unless illness or other unforeseen circumstance beyond my control may cause a delay). *** HELP KEEP SHAREWARE ALIVE - REGISTER YOUR COPY TODAY! *** Thank You for your support! - end -