IF YOU ARE UPGRADING FROM A PREVIOUS VERSION OF "MANAGE
YOUR CONTACTS" (FORMLY KNOWN AS "THE CONTACT MANAGER"), 
FOLLOW THESE STEPS BEFORE INSTALLING THE NEW VERSION:

1. Make a backup of your current, working copy and data.  If you 
have enough room on your hard disk, it should be sufficient to 
just copy it to another subdirectory.

2. Run your current, working copy of the program and 
export your data to an external file:

To export using a version PRIOR to 2.1 (excluding v 2.1):
   a. Choose "I/O" from the pull-down menu.
   b. Select "Full List in Column Format".
   c. Choose "File" for your destination.
   d. Select "Text Format" for your output file type.
   e. Type in the file name you want to save it as,
      or simply use the default.
   f. Choose "OK" to begin.
   g. Select "CANCEL" to quit the export function.

To export using a version AFTER 2.1 (including v 2.1):
   a. Choose "I/O" from the pull-down menu.
   b. Select "Export Column-Formatted File..."
   c. Type in the file name you want to save it as,
      or simply use the default.
   d. Choose "OK" to begin.


3. Exit the program.  (ALT-Backspace)

4. If your previous version was PRIOR to version 2.1 (excluding
   version 2.1), delete any blank lines at the top of the file 
   you just exported with any ASCII text editor.  DOS's edit or 
   Window's Notepad should work.  Delete the lines down to the 
   Business Name field, which is normally the first field with 
   text.  If you do not have a business name for that entry, 
   leave one line blank line at the top so that there is a blank 
   line then the First Name field.  If there is no first name, 
   leave two blank lines so that there is two blank lines and 
   then the Middle Initial.  If there is no middle initial leave 
   three blank lines at the top so...

5. Install the new version of this program.  (See 
   "README.TXT" for instructions if needed.)

6. Start the new version.

7. Import the file you exported above.
   a. Choose "I/O" from the pull-down menu.
   b. Select "Import Full List in Column Format".
   c. Since the only entry in the database should be the one
      that installs with the program, you can select "NO" to
      make any backups of the current database.  (Selecting 
      "YES" won't hurt either.)
   d. Select the file you exported above in step 2.

8. Follow the instructions on the screen to make sure everything 
   imported ok.

9. Once you have reviewed the entries and are sure they are
   correct, you may delete the backup copy of your old data.

10.  This would be a good point to make a backup copy of your 
     new program, particularly the data.  To make a backup of 
     the data only:
     a. Select "File" from the program's pull-down menu.
     b. Select "Backup and Compress Database...".
                        


WHAT'S NEW:

>> Version 2.3 <<

* Automatically invoke and plug the e-mail address into either
CompuServe Information Manager (WINCIM) or America Online for
Windows navigator programs.  Allows multiple entries to be
selected and then messages (e.g. "e-mail newsletters") to be
sent with just a few keystrokes.

* Added the ability to adjust the date and time stamped to the
entry via an easy-to-use point and click interface.  

* Added new options under the "Edit" pull-down menu to easily 
copy certain fields and/or groups of fields with minimal efforts.

* Although not a big problem (it never was even reported), I
noticed that sometimes the reports didn't display right away
and the display ratio had to be adjusted to get it to work 
properly.  This has been fixed.

* Enhanced the import/export options for column-formatted files
so that carriage returns in the notes section will remain.
(By the nature of comma-delimited files, this is not possible, 
since each entry must be on one separate line.)

* Once again, no bugs have been reported despite a decent
registration rate--I really strive for this.

>> Version 2.2 <<

* Added the ability to print envelopes on most HP compatible
printers to include the HP LaserJet II series, HP LaserJet III,
HP LaserJet IV, Brother HL 600 series, and HP DeskJet 500 series.

* Added the ability to easily access Window's Calculator, Notepad, 
and Calendar programs via a pull-down "Utility" menu.  This should
help many of you manage appointments and your "to do list".

* No bugs have been reported despite a healthy use/registration 
rate (I guess the new features were something a lot of people 
were looking for).  However, the name has been changed from
"The Contact Manager" to "Manage Your Contacts" in order to 
avoid conflicts with a retail program of a like name.


>> Version 2.1 <<

* Added the ability to delete all entries or a large group of 
entries that you have selected with the SEARCH/FILTER/SORT function.

* Added the ability to point to any destination when backing up
and restoring the database.

* Combined the various label setup functions into one common area.

* Added a tab-like interface for use with the NOTES field so that
the notes area can be viewed in a larger area.

* Carriage Returns are now removed automatically when exporting,
which is useful if you later wish to import the file.

* Added the ability to "dial" with the mouse if you don't want to 
use a number already keyed in or key one in via the keyboard.


>> Version 2.0 <<

* Added a super Search/Filter/Sort function that allows you to 
build your own criterion to manage your contact list the way 
you want, the way you need, and easily.  It's extremely powerful 
and yet very easy to use--just point and click.  This feature is 
clearly one of, if not the, best feature you'll find in ANY
application of its kind!!

* Streamlined the reporting functions to make them easier and
with less overhead.

* You can now Import/Export comma-delimited files and files in 
an easy-to-read column format.

* Updated the underlying database structure so the 
Search/Filter/Sort functions could be made easier--I'm sure 
all you care is that it works.  It works darn good.


>> Version 1.6 <<

* Increased the number of fields you can sort on from
the four main ones (Last Name, First Name, Business Name,
and Date) to almost all of them (eleven total).
Sorry, in order to allow virtually unlimited amounts of
data in the NOTES section, I had to define it as a 
data type that can not be sorted on, though it is still
searchable.
        
* You can set your own option of when to print the country 
field while printing labels.
        
* Many of the fields have been increased to accomodate
longer strings.  You should be able to enter data of
any reasonable length.  (ie, the phone number has been
increased from 20 to 35 characters, the e-mail address
has been increased from 35 characters to 50 characters)
        
* You can use the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW to move one
entry back or forward, respectively.  It used to be
you had to hold the Ctrl key while using them.  Note
that using the Ctrl key has the same effect, but is
no longer necessary.  I expect you'll quickly adapt 
to this easy enough <grin>.

* The reports have been aesthetically enhanced.

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