INSTALLATION:

 Create a new subdirectory. For example if you are using a hard
 disk drive C: and the subdirectory you want is \C1A2A179, enter
 the following at the DOS prompt:

               C:
               MD\C1A2A179

 Change the current subdirectory to the one we have just created using

               CD\C1A2A179

 Copy the file from the program floppy disk to the new subdirectory.
 Example:
               COPY A:*.* C:\C1A2A179

One file should have copied.  At the DOS prompt type in A179.EXE and
press ENTER.  Seven files are extracted to the \C1A2A179 subdirectory:

               C1A2A179.EXE       The Claim Entry System program
               OVERVIEW.TXT       Usage, registration and distribution
                INSTALL.TXT       Installation instructions
                  ORDER.TXT       Order and registration form
                 C1A2A179.C       Documentation transport file
                 C1A2A179.D       Documentation transport file
                  C1COM.EXE       Data communications program

 To print the documentation to a printer use the DOS type command. For
 example to printer 1:
               TYPE OVERVIEW.TXT>LPT1
               TYPE ORDER.TXT>LPT1

 To run the program from the C: drive under the \C1A2A179 subdirectory,
 type in the following and then press ENTER.

               C1A2A179

 The program will be executed by either verifying or creating the
 files required by the system. When either process has been completed
 you will be placed in the Claim Entry System Model 179 main menu.

 This product comes with complete documentation. A full
 users manual can be printed from within the product.

- Choose the HELP option under the Main Menu.
- Select DOCUMENTATION.
- Arrow down to PRINT.
- Hit ENTER and highlight will go over to READY.
- Arrow down to LPT1.
- Hit ENTER to print manual.




DOS ENVIRONMENT:

   Requires MS-DOS Version 3.1 or greater.
   Requires 512K of free memory.
   Recomended disk space is 20 megabytes of free space.
   - Minimum disk space approximately 10 megabytes of free space.
    - Based on approximately 3000 claims for 1000 patients.
      Requirements will vary based on usage.
   - Since the C1A1A170 uses a virtual memory manager it is important
     to have a minimum of approximately 500k of free diskspace at all
     times.

 IMPORTANT NOTE:

   In the CONFIG.SYS file it is important to have the FILES=50 or more
   and the BUFFERS=15 or more. Failure to have this minimum setting may
   result in premature program failure.
   Please refer to your DOS manual for additional
   information regarding the CONFIG.SYS file configuration and
   maintenance.


  WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT:

   Same as DOS environment.
   For best results when running this program under the Windows
   operating system, it is recommended that you create a PIF
   (Program Information File) using the PIF Editor supplied with
   windows. Typical important parameters for 386 Enhanced Mode
   would be:

        Program Filename: \C1A2A179\C1A2A179.EXE
      Start-up directory: \C1A2A179
            Video Memory: (TEXT)
     Memory Requirements: KB Required (512)    KB Desired (640)
           Display Usage: (Windowed)      Full Screen is OK.
               Execution: (Background)    Exclusive is OK.
    Close Window on Exit: (X)


CAUTION: This product is network ready and works quite well
     with multiple sessions running under windows. However
     it has been our experience on rare occasions to experience
     either premature program termination, or system lockup
     while running under the Windows version 3.1.
     It is important to note that using the serial communications
     to transmit claims in a multitasking environment can encounter
     difficulty, depending a variety of issues, the speed of your
     computer and it's disk drive, the UART chips used in your
     serial communications, or on what else is running under windows at
     that same time are all typical factors. The Xmodem and Zmodem
     transmission protocols are timing sensitive. Adjusting the baud
     rate lower may yield improved results.




  MAC/UNIX ENVIRONMENT:

 See DOS Environment. We have had some experience running our products
 using DOS emulators with mixed results. Consideration must be given on
 a case by case basis some factors to consider are:

  - RS232 configuration relative to UART emulation and the availability
    and functionality of all connector pins relative to the RS232.
    Some computers do not support all required pins in the connector.
  - Computer speed. Index record locking may fail for a variety of
    internal reasons.
  - FPU or math coprocessor may need to be present depending on emulator
  - Printer compatibility for using 10 cpi standard ASCII text.




  GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

   - Designed to be a batch based system.
   - Will allow you to create a batch of 1 to 999 claims
     for any insurance carrier with a total dollar value
     from $0.00 to $99999999.99 per batch
   - Processing batches 999,999,999 per system.
   - Patients 999,999 per system.
   - Guarantors 999,999 per system.
    - Coverage contracts 999,999 per system
    - Dependents 999,999 per system.
    - Active coverage 15 per dependent.
   - Insurance carriers 999,999 per system.
   - Providers 999,999 per system.
   - Institution Contracts 999,999 per system.
   - Primary insurance claims only.
   - Four diagnosis maximum per claim
   - Six procedure maximum per claim
   - Three modifiers per procedure maximum.
   - Supports HCFA-1500 rev. 12/90
     - Printed or transmitted async.
   - Supports NSF National Standard Format 2.0


