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Information about “SMART CALCULATOR”
Ever use a calculator or an adding machine? You don't need ANOTHER
machine. You don't even need a spreadsheet. What you do need is
SMARTCALC, an intelligent four-function business calculator which can
double as a state-of-the-art adding machine.
Display only and print display modes share billing with such advanced
features as automatic repeat, store and recall, freeze display,
on-line help, date/time stamped tapes, printed tape messages, tape
entry count, double window, and stored memory display.
The program has a range of -99,999,999.99 to 99,999,999.99.
CALC.DOC
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SmartCalc User's Guide October 17, 1989
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o TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Overview ............................................ 1
General ............................................. 1
Hardware Requirements ............................... 2
Registration ........................................ 2
Installation Procedure .............................. 2
Configuration ....................................... 3
Floppy Drive Start-Up Procedure ..................... 3
Hard Drive Start-Up Procedure ....................... 3
Tutorial ............................................ 3
License Statement ................................... 6
Registration Form ................................... 7
o OVERVIEW:
SmartCalc is an intelligent, non-memory resident, four function,
business calculator which doubles as a state-of-the-art adding
machine. SmartCalc has a Display Only and a Print/Display mode.
SmartCalc features include automatic repeat, store and recall,
"freeze display", on-line help, date/time stamped tapes, printed
tape messages, tape entry count and a double window plus stored
memory display.
o GENERAL:
This version of SmartCalc is distributed as user supported,
Shareware. The user is granted a limited license to use SmartCalc
and to copy and freely share this program with others, subject to
the provisions of the License Statement. If you continue using
SmartCalc, after a thirty (30) day evaluation period, you are
required to register.
Three files CALC.EXE, CALC.DAT and CALC.DOC must be present
before SmartCalc can operate. Before you begin, make a backup
copy of the original disk and read these instructions. The
instructions assume that you are familiar with your microcomputer
and have a basic understanding of the Disk Operating System
(DOS).
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The conventions used for the carriage return and escape keys are
ENTER and ESC. SmartCALC is not case sensitive, either upper or
lower case characters may be used. This guide contains five pages
plus a License Statement and Registration Form.
o HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
An IBM PC/XT/AT/PS/2 or compatible with a minimum of 256K RAM and
DOS 2.1 or later are required.
o REGISTRATION:
As a registered SmartCalc user you are eligible to receive update
information and one year of free technical support. When you
register, if you do not have the latest version we will ship you
the most current version. To register complete the Registration
Form, enclose the $20 registration (outside USA $35 US dollars)
or applicable site license fee and mail to:
Cobrasoft, Inc.
4455 Torrance Blvd., Ste 273
Torrance, California 90503
Telephone: (213)532-6212
o INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
SmartCalc may be operated from either a floppy or hard drive. The
instructions assume that drive A or C is used. If a different
drive is used substitute the correct drive designator.
Installation is not required for floppy drive systems. If a hard
drive is used, allow 200 kilobytes of free disk space. When
creating a directory you must supply a name, CALC or other valid
directory name may be used. If a name other than CALC is used,
substitute the correct directory name. To install SmartCalc onto
a directory named CALC, proceed as shown:
1. From the root directory C> prompt type: MD\CALC <ENTER>.
2. From the C> prompt type: CD\CALC <ENTER>.
3. Place the SmartCalc disk in drive A.
4. From the C> prompt type: COPY A:*.* C: <ENTER>. Note the space
after the Y and second asterisk.
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o CONFIGURATION:
As delivered, SmartCalc is configured for a black background,
white text, designated printer port LPT1, plus red accents and
borders. In nearly all cases, the default configuration is
satisfactory. If changes are required, a text editor may be used
to change the defaults. The CALC.DAT file contains the defaults;
they are listed in the order described.
o FLOPPY DRIVE START-UP PROCEDURE:
1. Place the SmartCalc disk in drive A.
2. At the DOS A> prompt type: CALC <ENTER>.
o HARD DRIVE START-UP PROCEDURE:
1. At the DOS C> prompt type: CD\CALC <ENTER>. If a name other
than CALC is used, substitute the correct directory name.
2. At the DOS prompt type: CALC <ENTER>.
o TUTORIAL:
This tutorial consists of two sample problems which cover the
Print Only and the Print/Display modes. Both problems can be
completed in less than ten minutes.
The ten key pad should be used for the exercises. Some keyboards
have a raised impression to identify the five (5) key, others do
not. If your keyboard does not have a raised impression (on the
ten key pad), a piece of tape will serve the same purpose. If
your results do not agree with the tutorial, press <ENTER> to
clear SmartCalc and try again.
Display Only Mode:
1. Use the appropriate start-up procedure.
2. After the SELECT <D>DISPLAY ONLY <P>PRINT/DISPLAY <F1>HELP
<ESC>QUIT prompt appears, press D.
3. Note that the mode (Display Only) appears above the right
hand window and that the cursor is positioned to the left
hand window.
4. When entries are made, numbers are entered first followed by
a sign. The first entry must always be followed by a plus (+)
or minus (-) sign. Use the backspace key to correct keying
errors. Start by entering the first number, type: 165.076+.
Note that the cumulative total is always rounded to two
decimal places and that the cursor is moved to the leftmost
position.
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5. The "freeze display" feature keeps 165.076 visible in the
left hand window. If for any reason you are interrupted, the
last entry is always displayed.
6. To subtract 32.09, type: 32.09-. The total should be 132.99.
7. To multiply by 1.065, type: 1.065*. The new total should be
141.63.
8. To add 25, type: 25+. The new total should be 166.63. It is
not necessary to enter trailing zeros when an integer or even
dollar amount is entered.
9. For the final entry divide by .025, type: .025/. The new
total should be 6665.20. Note that it is not necessary to
enter a leading zero for fractional numbers.
10. SmartCalc can accept ten digits plus a decimal point. Six of
the ten digits can appear after the decimal point. For
general business use, SmartCalc can handle a range from
-99,999,999.99 to 99,999,999.99. When an overflow or division
by zero occurs, memory is automatically cleared.
11. To clear SmartCalc, press <ENTER>. Press F1 to view the first
Help Screen. Press <ENTER> to view the second Help Screen.
Note that the sample problems shown are identical to the
tutorial. When through, press <ESC> to return to the Smart-
Calc display.
Print/Display Mode:
A printer is required for the Print/Display mode. Before using
the Print/Display mode check that the printer is "on-line" and
has an adequate supply of paper. Some printers can be set to skip
over the perforation. If a skip is required, consult your printer
manual and set the printer according to the manufacturers
instructions. If the printer is not adjusted to skip over the
perforation, SmartCalc will print a continuous tape.
1. Use the appropriate start-up procedure.
2. After the SELECT <D>DISPLAY ONLY <P>PRINT/DISPLAY <F1>HELP
<ESC>QUIT prompt appears, press P. Note that the cursor is
positioned at the message prompt. Up to 30 characters may be
entered.
3. Type any brief message then press <ENTER>. The message prompt
may be bypassed by pressing <ENTER>. Note that the mode
(Print/Display) appears above the right hand window and that
the message is displayed beneath the windows.
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4. When entries are made, numbers are entered first followed by
a sign. The first entry must always be followed by a plus (+)
or minus (-) sign. Use the backspace key to correct keying
errors. Begin by entering a negative number, type: 234.87-.
5. If all has gone well a date/time stamp, message, number, sign
and cumulative total will be printed on the tape. Note that
the number is printed with six decimal places while the total
is rounded to two decimal places.
6. The "freeze display" feature keeps 234.87- visible in the
left hand window. If for any reason you are interrupted, the
last entry is always displayed.
7. To store 450 in memory and add it to the total, type: 450+S.
It is not necessary to enter trailing zeros when an integer
or even dollar amount is entered. The new total should be
215.13. Note that the stored number is displayed above the
left hand window.
8. To multiply by 1.7654, type: 1.7654*. The new total should be
379.79.
9. To recall 450 from memory and add 450, type: R+. The new
total should be 829.79. When a number has been recalled and
a backspace or keying error occurs, the recalled number is
deleted from the left hand window.
10. To add 450 again, type: +. The new total should be 1279.79.
Note that an automatic repeat was used.
11. To multiply by 450, type: *. The new total, after the repeat,
should be 575905.73.
12. To clear SmartCalc press <ENTER>. Review the tape and note
that the audit trail includes the entry, arithmetic operator,
cumulative total and the number of entries.
13. When Smartcalc is cleared from the Print/Display mode, the
CHANGE MESSAGE (Y/N) prompt will appear. If the message is to
be repeated type: Y otherwise type: N. Note that if the mode
is changed to Display Only, the message is erased.
14. When through, press <ESC> to return to the SmartCalc display.
15. Press <ESC> to quit SmartCalc and exit to DOS.
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o LICENSE STATEMENT:
By using this software the user agrees to accept a non-exclusive,
limited license to use the software on any single computer and
has permission to copy and freely share the software with others
subject to the following provisions:
1. This version of the software is distributed as user supported
Shareware. It is entirely supported by user registration fees.
Should the software be used beyond a thirty (30) day evaluat-
ion period, you are required to register. Registration infor-
mation and a Registration Form are contained in other sections
of this file.
2. The software and/or documentation may be uploaded to bulletin
boards and can be used by clubs, schools or other non-profit
groups for educational purposes only. When used for educat-
ional purposes, one (1) copy must be registered for each fifty
(50) student copies distributed.
3. The software and/or documentation may not be sold for profit
by other than Cobrasoft authorized dealers. When distributed
as Shareware or for educational purposes, reasonable charges
may be applied.
4. The software and/or documentation may not be rented or leased.
5. The software and/or documentation may not be distributed, in
whole or in part, with any product or service without a
commercial distribution and/or site license.
The software and/or documentation are distributed "as is". The
software and/or documentation are subject to change without
notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
Cobrasoft, Inc. Cobrasoft, Inc. specifically disclaims all warr-
anties, either expressed or implied, including but not limited
to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a part-
icular purpose. In no event will Cobrasoft, Inc. be liable for
any loss of profit or other damage, including but not limited to
special, incidental, consequential, commercial or other damages.
This Statement shall be governed by the laws of the state of
California, be submitted to binding arbitration, or use such
other law as may be required to protect the legitimate interests
of Cobrasoft, Inc.
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Registration Form
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Name:__________________________ Company:_________________________
Address:_______________________________________ Date:____________
City:____________________________ State:__________ ZIP:__________
Country:_____________________________ Phone:_____________________
Program Name:_________________________________ Version:__________
Number of Terminals/Computers Registered:______ Media Size:______
Amount Enclosed:________ Form of Payment(Cash/Check/Other):______
Site License Fees (License effective as of the date shown above):
1 through 25 Terminals/Computers $20 per copy
26 through 50 Terminals/Computers $18 per copy
51 through 75 Terminals/Computers $16 per copy
76 or more Terminals/Computers $14 per copy
Remarks/Comments:________________________________________________
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Cobrasoft Inc., 4455 Torrance Blvd., Ste 273, Torrance, CA 90503
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FILE1784.TXT
Disk No: 1784
Disk Title: Smart Calculator
PC-SIG Version: S1
Program Title: Smart Calculator
Author Version: 2.0
Author Registration: $20.00
Special Requirements: Printer Recommended.
Ever need to use a calculator or an adding machine? You don't need
another machine. You don't need a spreadsheet. What you do need is
SmartCALC.
SmartCALC is an intelligent four function business calculator which
doubles as a state-of-the-art adding machine.
Display Only and Print Display modes share billing with such features
as automatic repeat, store and recall, "freeze display", on-line help,
date/time stamped tapes, printed tape messages, tape entry count and a
double window plus stored memory display.
The program has a range of -99,999,999.99 to 99,999,999.99.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
GO.TXT
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