EZSaver - version 1.5
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Thank you for downloading EZSaver.  If you haven't already, please 
run the Setup program (SETUP.EXE), which will move EZSAVER.SCR to 
your \Windows directory where it needs to be and also automatically 
run EZSaver's setup screen and this README document.  

If you did run Setup, just minimize or close this document now to 
start using EZSaver right away.  Refer to the information below as 
needed.  

Please give the saver a few seconds to bounce the image around the 
screen while it calculates the additional images needed to create 
animations.  This calculation time is reduced when animation effects
are turned off.

The free screen saver SPACE.SCR, which depicts the Earth and Moon 
as photographed by the Galileo spacecraft when it passed us for the 
last time on its way to Jupiter, is also moved to \Windows by the 
Setup program.

Tips for creating screen savers:
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You can see from playing with EZSaver a little that the best effect
is achieved if the logo image's background matches the selected
screen background.  EZSaver performs no image "masking", and
therefore can achieve smooth animation on a wide range of PC's.

You should crop the image close to the logo itself (in other words,
don't leave a lot of margin) to minimize initial calculations and 
get full animation rolling as quickly as possible.

Bitmaps are rejected if the width times the height of a bitmap is 
greater that 100,000.  Bitmaps smaller than this should always
allow a smooth animation effect.

If you plan to distribute screen savers to other users, keep in
mind that only 16-color bitmaps are guaranteed to appear the same
on all Windows installations.  A screen saver with a 256-color 
photo-quality image will look great on all Super VGA systems, but 
not very good on simple VGA systems.

EZSaver lets you choose which (if any) animation effects are to be
performed upon the image.  Make sure the effects you want are selected
before using the "Save" button.  The resulting saver will use only
those effects.  For a simple "floating" image, turn off all effects.

Saving the saver:
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You can test EZSaver's ability to use your image, color selection,
and description to create a new screen saver, which is then saved to a
single file (like EZSAVER.SCR or SPACE.SCR) to simplify distribution.

You can do this without registration codes (simply leave them blank)
to create evaluation screen savers, which are time-constricted to one
minute (starting when the full animation effect kicks in).  When you
register, you'll know how to build your savers when you receive your 
codes.

Using screen savers (Windows 3.x):
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Locate the Control Panel icon (usually found in the program group
titled "Main"), double-click it to run it, then double-click the
Desktop icon to run that.  Locate the section titled "Screen Saver".

Click the downward-pointing arrow (just to the right of the current
screen saver) to get a list of all savers in the \WINDOWS directory,
and select "EZSaver 1.5".

Use the Test button to immediately see the EZSaver effect, and the
Setup button to try it with your own images and background color
selections.  See below for more info.

Using screen savers (Windows 95):
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Click the right mouse button anywhere exposed on the desktop.  Then, click
Properties to run the Display panel.  Click on the Screen Saver tab and
select "EZSaver 1.5" from the list of screen savers.

Use the Preview button to immediately see the EZSaver effect, and the
Settings button to try it with your own images and background color
selections.

(Note: you can also run the Display panel by clicking the START
button and selecting Settings/Control Panel, which displays a Display
icon you can double-click)

Passwords:
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Password information is stored in CONTROL.INI, and is the same password
used by the standard Microsoft screen savers (Flying Windows, Mystify, 
etc.).

If you forget your password, use NOTEPAD to edit CONTROL.INI.  Find the 
section labelled [ScreenSaver], and delete the line that starts with 
"Password = ".

Support:
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Please send any questions to EZ Software via CompuServe e-mail at 
102732,472  (internet address ezsoft@compuserve.com).  You can
expect a prompt reply.  Please send your questions or suggestions even
if you are not a registered user.
            

Registration:
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EZSaver may be registered:

  - with a credit card, through NorthStar Solutions (toll-free number!)
  - via CompuServe's Shareware Registration service (GO SWREG)  
  - using a VirtualPIN from the First Virtual(TM) Internet Payment service
  - with a check mailed to EZ Software

Each payment method is explained in detail below.

Savers created with EZSaver are improved in the following ways when 
you have registration codes: 

	-No "Evaluation" banner message
	-No one-minute time limit
	-Password protection activated

The following table lists the available licenses, along with order
numbers:

License		Price		SWREG #		NorthStar #
-------		-----		-------		-----------
Individual	$22 (USD)	10526		1225
Corporate	$125		14184		1229
Unlimited	$225		10527		1228

The Individual license entitles you to create all the screen savers 
you wish, but does not allow any business-oriented distribution to 
other users.   However, distribution of savers you've created to 
friends and family is encouraged!

The Corporate license permits unlimited distribution of business-oriented 
screen savers that are NOT resold.  Unlike the individual license, the 
registration codes supplied with this license let you create savers that 
contain no reference to EZ Software.  

The Unlimited license permits you to create all the screen savers you 
wish, distribute them freely for any purpose, or sell them.  The 
registration codes supplied with this license let you create savers that 
contain no reference to EZ Software.  Also, a personalized version of the 
software is available at no charge when you purchase this license.


PAYMENT METHODS
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CREDIT CARD ORDERS:
We have contracted Northstar Solutions to take credit card orders and 
provide registration codes immediately.

NorthStar provides ONLY registration services and cannot answer ANY 
technical questions!  Send all questions about the programs to EZ Software. 

To order with a Visa, MasterCard or Discover card, call 1-800-699-6395 
between the hours of 10am and 8pm EST, Monday through Saturday. 
Callers outside the U.S. can call 1-803-699-6395 during the same hours. 

You can also send a fax to 1-803-699-5465. If you choose this option, 
NorthStar will notify EZ Software about your order, and EZ Software
will then e-mail registration codes to you. 

Please provide (or be prepared to provide) the following information when 
ordering: 
* The program you are registering (please include the product number)
* Your mailing address
* Your Visa, MasterCard or Discover # and its expiration date
* Your e-mail address


COMPUSERVE'S SWREG:
In case you are new to the SWREG system, here are some steps to follow:

	Log in and  GO SWREG.	
	Double-click "Register Shareware"
	Read the agreement and click the "Proceed" button
	Double-click on the line representing your geographical region
	Double-click on "Registration ID" and enter 10526 (or 14174, or 10527)
	Double-click on "Display Selected Files"
	Double-click on "EZSaver"
	Fill in the form and press the "Continue" button

CompuServe will immediately notify EZ Software via e-mail, and EZ Software 
will then e-mail registration codes to your CompuServe address, usually on 
the same day.

FIRST VIRTUAL:
Another alternative registration method is available via the First 
Virtual(TM) Internet Payment service.  This $2-per-year service lets you use 
your credit card to make purchases over the internet without sending your 
card information over the net.  

You can register with First Virtual by visiting their web page at:

	http://www.fv.com/newacct/ 


MAILING A CHECK:
If you can draw the check on a U.S. bank, then it should be in U.S. dollars 
for the exact amount of the product. If you can not do this, find out the 
current exchange rate, add $13 to the product price, convert the total to 
your country's currency, and make the check out in your currency. 

Send all paper correspondance to the following address. To ensure a prompt 
response, you should also send e-mail notification letting us know that 
you have sent paper correspondance. 

EZ Software 
P.O. Box 181302 
Fairfield, OH 45018 

OTHER PRODUCTS BY EZ SOFTWARE:
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These fine products for Windows 3.x/95 allow you to...

...control presentations of .BMP images, .WAV files (EZ SlideShow - $15)
...create modem-based dialup file-transfer systems (EZ Dialup - $75)
...animate lists of .BMP images in continuous loops (EZ Animator - $13)
...teach the keyboard's letters, numbers, symbols (Talking Keyboard - $13)  
...play football against your PC (Football 2000 - $13)

EZ Dialup and EZSaver have earned FOUR STARS from PC Magazine Online 
(www.pcmag.com).  We anticipate high marks for the other titles when
reviewed.

You can find all of these titles in CompuServe's GO WINSHARE forum.  The
file names are EZSLIDE.ZIP, EZDIALUP.ZIP, EZANIM.ZIP, TALKKEY.ZIP and
FB2000.ZIP.

Or, visit our Web site at:

	http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/ezsoft

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Again, thanks for trying EZSaver.  We hope you enjoy it.
