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Disk No: 1752
Disk Title: SwitchBoard
PC-SIG Version: S1
Program Title: SwitchBoard
Author Version: 1.0
Author Registration: $30.00
Special Requirements: 512K RAM, hard drive recommended.
Are you still keeping all of your important phone numbers on scraps of
paper and dog-eared business cards in the bottom of the desk drawer or
... somewhere? Then it's time to gather them up and call SWITCHBOARD.
SWITCHBOARD will organize your library of telephone numbers, addresses
and comments about contacts. Enter as many records as you need. The
only limit is the capacity of your disk. Find any phone number in
virtually an instant with the Locator function and, if you have a modem,
the number can be dialed for you.
Print reports using the menus provided and, if you need it, on-line Help
is a key-stroke away. Beginners will find that SWITCHBOARD was written
for them.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
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║ To start program, type: PHONE1 ║
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║ To print documentation, type: COPY PHONE1.DOC PRN ║
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PHONE1.DOC
SWITCHBOARD
version 1.0
Reference Guide
Copyright (c) 1989
by Alan Weinberg
1742 Avenida Sirio
Tucson, Az, 85710
TABLE OF CONTENTS
license agreement...................................................page 3
warranty............................................................page 4
introduction........................................................page 5
getting started.....................................................page 6
MAIN MENU...........................................................page 7
PHONE LIST..........................................................page 8
page 3
LICENSE AGREEMENT
SWITCHBOARD is protected by the United States Copyright
Laws and International Treaties provisions. All rights are reserved.
Non-registered users of the SWITCHBOARD are licensed only to
use the program on a trial basis for the sole purpose of determining
whether or not it meets their requirements. All other uses require
registration. Any other use of non-registered copies of the SWITCHBOARD
computer program by any person, business, government organization, or any
other entity is strictly forbidden and is a violation of this license
agreement.
Registration permits use of this program on a single computer at a time.
If after trying the SWITCHBOARD you feel it meets your
needs, please register using the instructions and information in the file
REGISTER.FRM on your distribution diskette. When you register, you will be put
on my mailing list for upgrades.
page 4
WARRANTY
I, Alan Weinberg, the author of SWITCHBOARD make no
warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including without limitation,
any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Alan
Weinberg shall not be liable for any damages, whether direct, indirect,
special, or consequential arising from a failure of this program to operate
in the manner desired by the user. Alan Weinberg shall not be liable for
any damages to data or property which may be caused directly or indirectly
by the use of SWITCHBOARD.
IN NO EVENT WILL ALAN WEINBERG BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY
LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY
CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
The License Agreement and Warranty shall be construed, interpreted, and
governed by the laws of the state of Arizona.
page 5
INTRODUCTION
SWITCHBOARD organizes your telephone numbers of contacts, addresses, and
comments in a easy to use electronic database. With the locator, you can
instantly find the telephone number of any party. SWITCHBOARD will even
dial the number for you if you own a modem that is hooked to your computer.
Help is available by pressing <F1>. A report can be printed of all
parties. You may enter up to 400 character comments. SWITCHBOARD will
allow unlimited number of records. You may enter thousands of phone
numbers and locate the one you want almost instantly. Customized versions
of SWITCHBOARD can be programmed for you for a fee.
SWITCHBOARD is a fast program using sophisticated state of the art
database and information processing techniques. One of my goals was to
include an easy to understand user-interface with menus and windows. Help is
available throughout the program by pressing the <F1> key. This program has
a short learning curve and is fun to use. You will be up and running in no
time.
If you have a question first press F1 to activate the help facility. If
you are still confused refer to this document. For those that are really
stuck in the mud you may contact my by mail for technical assistance.
Note: you must be registered to receive technical assistance!
SWITCHBOARD was written for the beginner to advanced computer user.
It provides a low cost alternative to powerful telephone number management
and organization. You don't have to know any programming or be a computer
whiz with a PhD. That is not who this program has been written for. It is
meant for the computer user who uses the computer as a tool.
SWITCHBOARD requires an IBM PC or compatible with at least 512k memory,
DOS 2.0 or higher, any monitor, and a hard disk is
recommended. A printer is optional. Before using this program, you should be
familiar with your computer and DOS.
page 6
GETTING STARTED
Your program diskette should contain at least the following 4 files:
PHONE1.EXE
PHONE1.HLP
PHONE1.DOC
DIAL123.EXE
If these files are not on your distribution diskette this program will not
operate correctly. Contact your distributor from whom you purchased the
program.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. install the distribution diskette in floppy drive a and close the door
2. copy all files to the subdirectory you want or onto another floppy disk
(eg. COPY A:*.* C:\PHONE)
3. make a backup copy of the original distribution diskette
(who ever does?)
4. put in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file the following commands:
FILES=40
BUFFERS=40
5. to run, type PHONE1 <enter>
That's all there is to it! The rest of this manual is optional reference
material. Most of your questions can be answered by the on-line help in
the program. GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A NICE DAY!
page 7
MAIN MENU
PHONE............the main part of the program. Come here to enter
new numbers, change numbers, dial a number, etc.
PRINT REPORT.............to print a report listing all data you entered
listed alphabetically by COMPANY or party's name.
QUIT..............exit to DOS
SELECT YOUR CHOICE AND PRESS <ENTER>
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<F1> help.
<CTRL-ESCAPE> return to menu or exit the program.
page 8
THE PHONE LIST
(where you will be if you press PHONE from the main menu)
The phone list is a "table" listing COMPANY/PERSON'S NAME and TELEPHONE
NUMBER. The entries will be in alphabetical order. Use the cursor keys to
go to the name and number you are interested in. To get to a party's name
and number quickly I have provided a "Name Locator" just below the title
"PHONE LIST". Just type one or more letters of the company/person's name
and the program will automatically place the highlight bar on that entry.
To add a phone number to the list press <Ins>. The Update Form will
appear with the message "Record will be added" appearing below it.
Note: if, for example, you want to enter a person
not affiliated with a company enter his/her name in the first field
"COMPANYNAME". That way it will be listed in the "table". Only the fields
COMPANYNAME and TELEPHONE NUMBER are listed in the "table". After you
have entered all the fields press <Ctrl Enter> to accept that record. If you
decide you have made a mistake and want to cancel, press <Ctrl Escape>.
That record WILL NOT BE ADDED. Also, <Escape> will move you back one field
as will the up and down cursor keys. If you press <Escape> while at the
1st field you will return to the "table" without any records being added.
To delete a phone number, place the highlight bar on the number and
press the <Delete> key. You will be asked to confirm the deletion.
To view a record press <Enter> while on the number in the "table".
To dial a number move the highlight bar to the number you want and
press <F5>. Before you can dial a number you must specify which comport
your modem is on by pressing <F7>.
OVERALL, I HAVE TRIED TO MAKE A VERY COMPLICATED PROGRAM AN EASY AND
USEFUL TOOL TO HAVE AROUND THE OFFICE OR HOME. GETTING YOUR FEET WET BY
TRYING THE PROGRAM IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN IT.
END OF PHONE1.DOC
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