ACTIONS 123 DEMO PROGRAM Version 0.2 Copyright (C) 1992 Vantage Software Co. INTRODUCTION ------------ Actions 123 is a children's educational program running under Microsoft Windows 3.0 and 3.1. It is designed for children from 2 to 6. This program teaches children about numbers, counting, addition, and subtraction using animated animals. Actions 123 uses four scenarios and eight animals to create the animation. Each scenery is accompanied by a different music. These scenarios and animals alternate to create more variety in learning. This demon version of Action 123 only offers the number display selection. The fully functional program with four different selections - number display, counting, addition, and subtraction is available in the registered version of ACTION 123. Please register to receive the other three function selections. You are welcome to distribute or share Actions 123 demo program with your friends provided you do not alter the contents of this program. Only Actions 123 version 0.2 can be treated as public domain software. You may not distribute the registered version. FILE LIST --------- The distribution version of Actions 123 contains the following files ACT123.EXE - main executable ACT123.SPK - voice data file DOVOICE.DLL - voice driver ACT123.TXT - this readme file All of the above files should be located in the same sub-directory for the program to operate properly. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ------------------- Since Actions 123 operates under Microsoft Windows 3.0 environment, the following system configuration is recommended for Actions 123 to run effectively. - PC/AT 286, 386, 486, or better computer operating at speed greater than 10 MHz - Microsoft Windows 3.0 or later operating environment - Mouse pointing device - EGA, VGA, and XGA display system INSTALLATION ------------ To install Actions 123, just copy the files stated in the FILE LIST paragraph above into a sub-directory of your choice. Then, you should activate the Microsoft Windows 3.0 environment. Next, select the "RUN" option under the "file" menu item of your Windows 3.0 Program Manager. This will result a dialog box appears on your screen. Under the "Command Line" input, type in the directory path of Actions 123 and ACT123.EXE to execute the program. If you want to permanently install Actions 123 in your Program Manager, please refer to Windows 3.0 User's manual for the procedures to adding icons within Program Manager. PROGRAM OPERATION ----------------- Upon activating Actions 123, it will undergo an initialization process for a period of 15 seconds. During this time, a message box will be displayed on the screen, and the mouse will be disabled. When the mouse is re-enabled, you may click on the "OK" bottom to enter the main program. After initialization, Actions 123 comes up as a blue toy with the first scenery displayed in the upper-left corner. Below the screen are 10 number keys, and to the right of the screen are four selection keys. The default selection is set to the first selection and all other selections are disabled. Press a number from 1 to 10 or use mouse to click on the number key to select a number you wish to display. For example, if you selected 3, 3 rabbits (or another animal) will hop to the screen one after the other to their designated spots on the screen. You can display other numbers by repeating this procedure for the duration of the program. A short music tune will be playing while the animals are moving to their designated locations. The music can be turned off with the system menu. The animation will stop with the screen cleared when the main program window is either moved or resized. Double-click on the system menu located in the left corner to terminate program. LICENSE AGREEMENT ----------------- The distribution version of Actions 123 is a freeware. It serves as a demonstration for the registered version of Actions 123. However, it is copyrighted material, and it is protected by the copyright laws of the United States. You may not alter, decompile, nor disassemble the program for any purpose. We encourage you to share this distribution version of Actions 123 with your friends. REGISTRATION ------------ Registration fee for Action 123 is $15.00. Action 123 is part of a children's software package called "Toy Chest". "Toy Chest" contains five programs: Pictures ABC, Action 123, Kiddie Puzzles, My Coloring Book, and Little Piano. If you are a registered user of any other "Toy Chest" programs, the registration fee for Action 123 is is $7.50. Similarly, after registering for Action 123, registration fee for other "Toy Chest" programs are reduced by half. To register for the entire "Toy Chest" package, please send in a check for $40. Registration can be done through telephone or mail. To order by telephone, please call 1-800-497-3028, and leave your name and address. Action 123 version 2.0 will be sent to you through C.O.D. To order by mail, please fill out the form below and send it with registration fee to: VANTAGE SOFTWARE CO P. O. BOX 612631 SAN JOSE, CA 95161-2631 DISCLAIMER ---------- Vantage Software Company is not responsible for any damages or loss of data due to usage of Actions 123 distribution version. ========================================================================== ACTIONS 123 REGISTRATION FORM Name:________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________ City:________________________ State:_________ Zip:___________ Telephone: (________)-_______________________________________ Disk size: ________360K ________720K________1.2M________1.4M Display type (VGA, EGA, etc.):_______________________________ Windows Verstion:_______________ Sound Source:_____________ Source of ACTIONS 123 distribution version: _____________________________________________________________ Suggestion and Comments: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________