
                               STRETCH BREAK (TM)                            
                   Shareware Version 1.3 - February 5, 1996     
                                                                         
                                                                          
                           Published and Designed by:                        
                                                                          
                               Para Technologies                               
                                 P.O. Box 1109                               
                           Costa Mesa, CA 92628-1109           
                                                                              
                            Voice line: 714-546-8619        
                             FAX line: 714-546-4607          
                       E-mail: 72317.726@compuserve.com
                                                                              

    
                                                                          
              Graphics by:                         Programming by:       
                                               
    Support Systems - 714-646-8777           Jeff Lorenzini - 714-848-8382 
      IMA Studios - 800-822-3742                                          
                                                                          
                                                                          
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    CONTENTS OF THIS FILE                                             
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    This file contains the following Sections:
            1.  General Program Information
            2.  Installation
            3.  Starting Stretch Break
            4.  Operating Instructions
            5.  Registration Requirements and Benefits
            6.  $100 Bonus for Sharing with Your Company
            7.  ASP Member
            8.  Description of Distributed Files
            9.  Uninstalling 
           10.  User Agreement
    

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            SECTION 1.  GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION.
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    Do you ever get aching muscles and stiff joints from sitting in front 
    of your computer too long. STRETCH BREAK reminds you to stretch and 
    shows you how.  
    
    Every 30 minutes (programmable) a Windows screen opens and animated 
    figures are shown doing stretches for you to follow.  We have made 
    STRETCH BREAK simple to install and very easy to use. You can control 
    the time between stretch sessions, and the number of stretches per 
    session. You can start the stretches at any time, or delay stretches 
    for one or five minutes. 
      
    This program requires Microsoft Windows 3.1 and a mouse. It uses 2MB 
    of hard drive space. A monitor with 256 colors is recommended but not
    required. 
    
    Try Stretch Break for a few days. We think that you will be amazed at
    how much better you feel while using your computer. 

    Thank you for trying this program. Please write to tell us how Stretch 
    Break worked for you. 

                Arthur Saltzman, President
                Para Technologies


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            SECTION 2.  INSTALLATION
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              FROM A DISK

    1. While in Windows, insert the disk into the proper drive (A or B). 
    2. Select the File menu. 
    3. Select Run. 
    4. Type A:SETUP or B:SETUP 
    5. Press Enter 
    6. Follow the installation instructions. When you are asked if you 
    want to add Stretch Break to the Startup Group, we recommend that you 
    indicate "yes".  This will start Stretch Break as a minimized 
    application each time you start Windows.  The stretches will not 
    appear for 30 minutes (default). 
    

              FROM A ZIP FILE
 
    If you downloaded STRETCH BREAK from a BBS (or received it in the form 
    of archive files from some other source), you will need to perform the 
    following steps. 

    1. Extract the contents of the archive file(s) in a temporary 
    directory on your hard drive.  The procedure for doing this varies, 
    depending on the form in which you received the package. In all 
    likelihood, the fact that you are reading this text means that you 
    already have the necessary tools and knowledge to perform this step.  
    If not, you should be able to obtain directions for this from the same 
    source from which you received the program. 

    2. Execute the "SETUP.EXE" program which you have extracted.  For 
    example, if the temporary directory into which you have extracted the 
    Stretch Break package is C:\TEMP, you would execute from File Manager 
    the file, "C:\TEMP\SETUP.EXE". 

    3. Follow the installation instructions. When you are asked if you 
    want to add Stretch Break to the Startup Group, we recommend that you 
    indicate "yes".  This will start Stretch Break as a minimized 
    application each time you start Windows.  The stretches will not 
    appear for 30 minutes (default). 

    4. When you're satisfied that the installation was successful, you 
    should delete the temporary directory from which you installed Stretch 
    Break  (C:\TEMP, in the above discussion), including all its contents. 


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            SECTION 3. STARTING STRETCH BREAK  
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    It is recommended that during installation you allow Stretch Break to 
    be put in the Startup Group so that it starts each time you start 
    Windows. 
    
    Otherwise you can start Stretch Break by double clicking on the 
    Stretch Break icon.   
    
    If Stretch Break was not put in your Startup Group during 
    installation, you can put it there at any time as follows:
    
    1. While pressing Ctrl, use your mouse to drag and drop the icon 
    from the Stretch Break Group to the Startup Group. 
    
    2. Highlight this new icon by clicking on it once.  
    
    3. Click on File, and then Properties.
    
    4. Change the command line in the Program Items Property dialogue box 
    to read "C:\STRETCH\STRETCH.EXE -STARTUP."  Adding the "-STARTUP" 
    causes Stretch Break to start as a minimized application.  The 
    stretches will appear in 30 minutes (default).   

                
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            SECTION 4.  REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS
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    This is a Shareware program.  If you find this program useful and find 
    that you are using it after a 30 day trial period, you must make a 
    registration payment to Para Technologies.  To register, PRINT the 
    "register.txt" file. 

    When you register Stretch Break you will receive:

        1. The registered version with many additional stretches 
        2. Free telephone support
        3. A Users Guide
        4. Notice of updates

    You are encouraged to pass a copy of this shareware program (in its 
    original form) along to your friends for evaluation.  Please encourage 
    them to register their copy if they find that they can use it. 

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            SECTION 5.  Operating Instructions
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    Stretch Break is designed to be intuitive and extremely simple to use. 
    If you want to access the detailed instructions they are available by 
    selecting HELP from the Stretch Break main screen or selecting the 
    HELP icon in the Stretch Break Group. 
    
     
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            SECTION 6.  $100 BONUS FOR SHARING WITH YOUR COMPANY
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    Would you like to receive $100?  Simply introduce Stretch Break to 
    your company.  If they order a site license for a least 50 
    workstations, we will immediately send you (or your favorite charity) 
    a check for $100.  Bonuses are also available for fewer than 50 
    workstations. 

    You do not have to register your own copy of Stretch Break to receive 
    this bonus, but, if you do register, then we will reduce the 
    registration fee from $24.95 to $19.95.  You will be sent your 
    registered copy plus an evaluation copy to give to your company. 
    
    Print OPTION1.TXT to register and qualify for the bonus.
    Print OPTION2.TXT if not registering, but want to qualify for the bonus.
    
    More details are available when you run the program. 
    

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            SECTION 7.  ASP MEMBER   
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           |___|___|    MEMBER


    Para Technologies is a member of the Association of Shareware 
    Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware 
    principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-
    related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, 
    ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a 
    dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical 
    support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 
    545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a CompuServe message via 
    CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. 


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            SECTION 8.  DESCRIPTION OF FILES
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    The informational files listed below are not needed for program 
    execution.  These are text files that may be viewed by any text editor 
    or word processing program. 
    
        VENDINFO.DIZ -  Extensive information about Stretch Break.
        READ_ME.BAT  -  To view the VENDINFO.DIZ file.
        FILE_ID.DIZ  -  Program summary information for BBS.
        READ_ME.1ST  -  Refers you to VENDINFO.DIZ.
        README.TXT   -  The file you are reading.
        REGISTER.TXT -  Registration form. 
        OPTION1.TXT  -  Instructions for bonus program (registering). 
        OPTION2.TXT  -  Instructions for bonus program (not registering).     
        LICENSE.DOC  -  Legal stuff and shareware concept.
        VENDOR.DOC   -  Information for shareware vendors and BBS SYSOPs.

    In addition to the informational files above, a series of Windows 
    files will be installed and a Stretch Break program group will be 
    created. 


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            SECTION 9.  UNINSTALLING
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    If you want to uninstall Stretch Break you should delete all the files 
    in the directory where Stretch Break was installed.  Stretch Break 
    also installed several DLL and VBX files in your WINDOWS/SYSTEM 
    directory. Since these files may be used by other programs, it is 
    recommended that you do not delete these files.    


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            SECTION 10.  USER AGREEMENT
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    Users of this software must accept the following disclaimer of 
    warranty: 

    PARA TECHNOLOGIES MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, 
    INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 
    OR MERCHANTABILITY, AND PARA TECHNOLOGIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR 
    TORT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUCH AS LOSS OF 
    PROFITS OR LOSS OF GOODWILL FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE 
    SOFTWARE FOR ANY PURPOSE.  SOME STATES MAY NOT ALLOW THIS DISCLAIMER 
    SO THIS LANGUAGE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  IN SUCH CASE, OUR LIABILITY 
    SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REFUND OF THE REGULAR PURCHASE PRICE.  THIS 
    LICENSE AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY CALIFORNIA LAW, AND IS DEEMED 
    ENTERED INTO AT ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA BY BOTH PARTIES. 


    Additional license information is contained in the file LICENSE.DOC.
    and is displayed in the program.


                               MEDICAL DISCLAIMERS                           
                                                                      
    The product Stretch Break should in no way be considered a substitute 
    for treatment by a qualified physician.  If you have a pre-existing 
    medical condition, suffer from any physical or stress-related 
    disorders or conditions, present or past, or are under the care of a 
    physician or physical therapist, please check with them before trying 
    these stretches.  If pain develops or continues, discontinue use and 
    consult a qualified physician.     
                                                                      
    Your risk of injury may be affected by workstation design,        
    keyboard design, posture, chair design, time worked without rest 
    breaks, type of work, activities outside the workplace, and individual 
    physiology.                                            
                                                                      
    To get the most out of each of these stretches, please read the 
    instructions carefully before you begin.                          
                                                                      
    Para Technologies reserves the right to make periodic changes, 
    enhancements, revisions and alterations of any kind to the software, 
    software price and/or the User Guide without any prior notice to any 
    person, institution, or organization.               

    
    
                               Para Technologies
                                 P.O. Box 1109  
                             Costa Mesa, CA  92628
    
                            Voice line: 714-546-8619        
                             FAX line: 714-546-4607          
                       E-mail: 72317.726@compuserve.com
        

                       Copyright 1996 Para Technologies
    

