          AcsSoft Photo Album V1.3   April 18, 1997
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Installation
============
After the download, run 'photo.exe' to unpack the package. Then
from the Window Run option, type 'setup.exe' from the directory
where you unzip the files.

---> NOTE: In order to run this software properly, your PC must
           be Pentium with at least 16M of RAM. Window NT
           version will be available soon.

---> Running this software on a 386 or 486 will be extremely slow.

Installation Problem
====================
If the version DLL is outdated, copy the ver.dll from your window
system directory to the directory where you unzip the package, and
run setup.exe again. (see 'Known Bugs' for more information)

Self-Running Demo
=================
When this program runs at the first time, it automatically starts
a self-running demo. Please wait for the demo to finish before
you try out other functions.

Product Features
================
AcsSoft Photo Album provides a facility to help you to
create an Electronic Album in your personal computer by
combining the photos, calendar/diary, personal directory and
pre-recorded voice together. Its features are:

. Scan images directly from the scanner into the Album database
. Create an Album by linking the pictures taken by a digital camera
. Record personal voice to a particular image
. Create Personal Directory with an option to link to a group of images
. Provide Calendar/Diary which links to a group of images in time sequence
. Automatically display images and notes, together with pre-recorded voice
. Play background music for your enjoyment while you are working
. Display up to 35 images in one screen. Supports different graphic
  formats, such as JPG, BMP, ICO and etc
. Support multi-users

Who may use this product?
=========================
AcsSoft Photo Album may be used by the following groups:

. A computer user wants to organize the  photographs of his/her family
  members, friends and relatives in the time sequence.
. High School graduates may use it to create a year book.
. A dating service or model company uses it to keep a database of the client's
  name and address, together with his/her photographs and pre-recorded voice.
. A small business owner uses it to keep a directory of his/her business
  friends, with the images of their business cards.
. A photographer uses this album to keep tracks of his/her work.
. A Window manufacturer uses it as a product catalog.
. An entrepreneur may use it to help the customer to organize the
  pictures taken from a digital camera.

Techical Support
================
Due to our limited resource, technical support will be provided for
the paid registered users only. Please consult our home page
http://www.interlog.com/~acssoft

Future Versions
===============
The 32-bit version (V2.0) of this program is under construnction.
This new version will not market as a shareware. For the 
registered users, a note will be sent out to notify the users for	
the new version of the AcsSoft Photo Album.
 
You may check our site for more information.
WEB site: http://www.interlog.com/~acssoft

Order Information
=================
Please see documentation (ORDER.TXT) for the registration fee.

multi-user
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You need to put a 'SHARE.EXE' in autoexec.bat for Window 3.1 users.

Unrecognized Image
==================
If an image is not recognized or the image file is not found,
a RED X is displayed.

Adjust Sound Volume
===================
If the background music is too loud, adjust the MIDI volume from
the Control Panel. Similarly, you can adjust the WAVE volume for
the pre-recorded voice.

Disclaimer
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These programs are Copyright (c) 1997 by   AcsSoft Inc.,
No. 1111, 8 Lee Centre Drive, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
M1H 3H8. All right Reserved.

This program is a shareware and may be distributed freely for
personal use. Commercial use requires a License of this product
(for more information, see help for Registration Procedure).

The program is not to be resold or distributed for sale with
other programs which are for sale.  There is no warranty or
claim of fitness or reliability.

AcsSoft Inc. or the author shall not be held liable for any
loss of data, down time, loss of revenue or any other direct
or indirect damage or claims caused by these programs.

Known Bugs
==========
1. Problem encountered to display image in photo CD format. The software
   crashes when more than 13 images are displayed, or it just turns the 
   display to black. To resolve the problem, exit and restart this program.

2. If your system does not have PCDLIB.DLL, a warning message will be
   displayed. It implies that the program cannot display Photo CD
   images. Just press OK to ignore the warning message.

3. Cannot print .ico images.

4. Cannot rotate .ico, .wpg and .wfm files

5. If the 'Printer Setup' is changed, it only becomes effective for the
   next printing.