Content of this BJReadme.txt file:

I. Shareware Information
II. Welcome and Purpose of Program
III. BeJeanie Software Description
IV. Installation Instruction
V. Computer Tips on Running BeJeanie
VI. Quick Program Tips
VII. Contact Information


I.  Shareware Information

BeJeanie software enclosed is a full function shareware.  BeJeanie may 
be distribute freely without limitation to all who are interested.  

Enclosed program, without a valid serial number, maybe freely use for a 
30 day trial period without purchase or registration.  

Unlimited use of BeJeanie software, with 12 months of news, 
information and pricelists updates, may be ordered for $36.00 at our 
secured website at www.bejeanie.com/orders.htm, by phone at 
1-888-338-BEAN, or e-mail to orders@bejeanie.com with your name, address, 
phone, e-mail, and a valid MasterCard, VISA, American Express or 
Discover card number and its expiration date.  Upon purchase, BeJeanie 
users will receive a valid serial number to unlock the trial period for 
unlimited use, password for monthly updates, membership to our Club 
BeJeanie and more!

Have fun with BeJeanie.  You'll love it!
Teresa Cheung
Developer, BeJeanie Software
teresa@bejeanie.com



II. Welcome and Purpose of Program

Welcome to the BeJeanie(tm)!  BeJeanie is a powerful point and click 
computer program that is loaded with information and prices on Beanie 
Babies(r) and other cuddly toys.  BeJeanie will help organize your 
collection and transactions, and calculate your collection's value.  It is 
simple enough for an eight year old to enjoy, but sophisticated enough 
for the serious collector.

Please register your software and join Club BeJeanie!  By doing so, you 
can keep your beanie list and prices current with BeJeanie's monthly 
updates.  BeJeanie updates are available to registered users by download 
from the www.bejeanie.com website, or postal mail of update 
floppies.

All suggestions and comments are welcome.  Have fun with the 
BeJeanie... click all the buttons, print out everything, etc.  Also, this 
program is intended for everyone in the family who can read.  Please let 
your parents or your children enjoy BeJeanie too. 

Please visit the BeJeanie website at http://www.bejeanie.com for the 
latest happenings in the wonderful world of BeJeanie and Beanie Babies 
other toys. You can also register, get updates, purchase or learn to become a 
BeJeanie distributor at our website too.

Have fun!
 



III. BeJeanie Software Description

BeJeanie is the must-have award winning software for all Beanie Babies 
collectors, regardless of age, computer skills, or beanie knowledge. 

BeJeanie tracks the original, monthly (since 1997), and current values 
and details on unlimited collections of Beanie Babies, Teenie Beanies, 
Beanie Buddies, and other cuddly toys.  

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Computer Journal Magazine (January 99 Issue) has named BeJeanie 
Software as one of the 20 Best Software of 1998 among thousands of 
software entries! We are honored to be in the company of 19 other 
great software such as IPSwitch's XS-FTP-Pro, Symantec's Norton 
AntiVirus and Microsoft Publisher 98! 

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BeJeanie is easy to use, colorful, fun, extremely powerful but NEVER 
OBSOLETE! As of January 99, BeJeanie contains ~18,000 lines of time 
sensitive prices on Beanie Babies since 1997, from 35 different beanie 
websites, magazines and books.  

BeJeanie's data is updated every month with a BeJeanie newsletter, the 
latest beanie statistics and 8-15 new price lists from major websites, 
magazines and books. 

BeJeanie report printing capabilities prints over 50 different types of 
reports, collection lists, checklists, sorted lists, pricelists, newsletters and 
any information possible. 

BeJeanie was developed by a Yale graduated chemical engineer who is 
also a Beanie Babies expert and a collector herself, who knows what 
collectors need in a Beanie Babies software.  

For the novice collector, BeJeanie tells you all the basic information on 
each Beanie Baby, tags, Beanie history and references.  Also, the 
program features many hyperlinks, so that with one click when you are 
online, BeJeanie takes you to various websites for auctions, stores, news 
and rumors.  

For the expert beanie collectors and dealers, BeJeanie keeps track of your 
collections with every detail imaginable, calculates your collections' 
changing values monthly, and records details of your transactions with 
BeJeanie's accounting features and address book.  

For kids and adults who are new to computers, this is a great user-
friendly point and click program to conquer your fear of technology, 
helps you develop computer skills, have fun and see how much your 
Beanie Babies collection is going up and up! 

There may be several beanie software programs on the market today, but 
nothing comes close to BeJeanie's user-friendliness and wealth of 
information. 



IV. Installation Instructions from Download:

1.	Located the BeJeanie Program Installation file, BeJe202.exe. 
Double click this file to begin installation.

2.	When asked for your destination directory: Accept the default 
C:\Program Files\BeJeanie directory if you have about 100 Mg free 
in your C Drive.  BeJeanie takes about 25 Mg of your hard drive 
space.

3.	After installation is completed successfully, click on the lamp icon 
on the desktop, or START... PROGRAMS... BEJEANIE... 
BEJEANIE to begin.  If you do not see the program group, restart 
your computer and you should be able to see the BeJeanie program 
group.




V. Computer Tips on Running BeJeanie

1. If the pictures in the program look blurry, you are running 256K (8 bit) 
color.  From the Windows Task Bar, go to "Start", "Settings", "Control 
Panel" click.  Then click on the "Display" icon, choose the "settings" 
tab.  At the "color palette", choose 16 bit (high color) or 24 bit (true 
color).  Click "OK"

2. If you are using Display setting of 640x480 pixels: To get more 
viewing space, hide the Window's taskbar: right click the Window's 
taskbar, click on "Properties"; Check on "Always on Top" and 
"Autohide".  Click "OK" (Using display setting of 800x600 will solve all 
viewing problems.)





VI. Quick Program Tips

1. Be brave and explore.  Click every button you see and find out what 
they do. 

2. There is a question mark help button on each page.  Click and read 
more tips about that page.

3. When you move your mouse pointer over a button or an area, there is 
usually a help tip that pops up to tell you what it is or what it will do.

4. At the BeJeanie menu bar, click on BeHelp to see more help 
information.

5. Start in the Nuts page to see all the beanies!  
·	Lookup a beanie by choosing from the pull down menu or by 
typing in the first few letters of the beanie name and 
"enter".
·	Click on the dollar button to find out how various major beanie 
sources price that beanie.
·	Click on the "Pick Beanie" button to view various groups of  
beanies. Use the smaller arrow buttons at the Nuts page 
to move back and forth within your grouping.
6. Read everything in the Digger page and you will learn a lot about 
Beanie Babies and the BeJeanie software.

7. The Radar page is the place where you add, delete or edit your 
collection details.  Click on the plus heart button to add to your 
collection.  Click on the trash can button to delete your beanie record 
or beanie transaction  (Hello or Goodbye tabs) records.

8. How to add beanies to your collection:
·	From the Nuts page, choose the beanie you have, click the plus 
heart button. When you say "Yes" and get to the Radar page, 
your beanie is added and saved automatically. 
·	From the Radar page, click the plus heart button and choose a 
beanie from the "Add this" drop menu. Your beanie is added 
automatically.
·       To get a price for your beanie, you MUST fill in the "Obtained 
from" area and click "OK" at the Hello tab of the Radar 
page.

9. Click on the Flash button to see the summary of your collection. At 
the Flash page, click the Radar button of that record for any changes 
or deletions.

10. The Bubbles and Spots pages show your beanie collection with 
different details.

11. The Scoop page is where you keep your beanie address book with 
information on stores, traders and friends who you buy, sell or trade 
your beanies.

12. The Ears page shows all the major beanie resources.  Click on the 
Echo button to see the price list from that resource.  When you see a 
website address, click that area and you will be taken to that website 
when you are online.

13. The magic page shows all the checklists and reports you can print 
out.  Be brave, choose any button and preview what that checklist or 
report looks like.  Click on the printer button to get a printout.

14. You can register your software at the "Registration" hyperlink at the 
Digger page, or by mail, fax or e-mail at the Happy page.

There is a lot more in BeJeanie... click any button and explore!




VII. Contact Information:

BeJeanie Software
C & C Engineering
P.O. Box 2934
Danville, California 94526
www.bejeanie.com
mail@bejeanie.com
1-888-338 BEAN
(925) 820-1281 fax

For technical support:
Email:  techsupport@bejeanie.com
http://www.bejeanie.com/software/techsupport.htm


Order Information:
Email:orders@bejeanie.com
http://www.bejeanie.com/orders.htm
1-888-338-BEAN




Copyright (c)1998 BeJeanie, (formerly Beanie Jeanie) a division of C & 
C Engineering
Ty, Beanie Babies, Beanie Babies names, etc. are trademarks of Ty, Inc. 
All other products are trademarks of their respective companies.
BeJeanie is not associated with or endorsed by Ty, Inc.
