

     Thank you for choosing Private Secretary(tm)!
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                           CONTENTS OF THIS FILE
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          * Copyright Notice..................1
          * Terms...........................1-2
          * File Package......................2
          * Support.........................2-3
          * Initial Start Up..................3
          * General Information.............3-4
          * Registration Information..........4
          * Warranty..........................5
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                                   NOTICE
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     Private Secretary(tm) is a copyrighted product of Integrated Support
     Technology.  (c) 1991-1993, All rights reserved!  Unauthorized
     duplication and/or modification of the program or the accompanying
     documentation, in any form, in whole or in part, except as specified
     herein, is prohibited without the express written consent of
     Integrated Support Technology.
     
     Private Secretary(tm) is a trademark of Integrated Support
     Technology.
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                                   TERMS
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     This version of Private Secretary(tm) is distributed as SHAREWARE.
     
     You may evaluate the program for up to 30 days.  If you continue
     using the program beyond that period, you are required to pay the
     registration fee of $25, or delete all uncompressed copies of the
     program and its supporting files.
     
     You may distribute UNREGISTERED copies of the program to other
     individuals, clubs, groups and local BBS services.  You may not
     charge for it without permission from Integrated Support Technology. 
     If you wish to distribute copies to National or International BBS
     services or other major distribution channels, please contact
     Integrated Support Technology first to insure these services get the
     most recent version.
     
     If you received the program in the original compressed file format,
     it will not include the data files that Private Secretary creates
     automatically and this is the BEST way to pass it on since it will
     insure that the recipient will get the complete file package with
     documentation.
     
                                !! IMPORTANT !!
     
     If you do not have the compressed file package, and wish to share
     copies of the program, be sure to copy the complete file package as
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     described below.  However, DO NOT distribute the files with the "PS_"
     prefix or your settings and phone numbers could be distributed
     world-wide in a matter of months.  IST will get lots of calls because
     the default settings weren't set right and you will get lots of
     unexplained pages or calls.  If you received the "PS_" files with the
     program, DELETE them before you run the program for the first time. 
     Private Secretary will make a fresh set just for you.  At the DOS
     prompt>DEL PS_*.DAT, will do the trick.
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                                FILE PACKAGE
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     The complete Private Secretary file package includes the following
     files (which may be distributed, together and unmodified):
     
           FILE NAME     DESCRIPTION
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          PVTS109 .EXE   The Private Secretary Application
          PSREADME.TXT   This File
          PSGUIDE .TXT   Set Up Guide
          PSBLANK .FRM   Blank Registration Form.  Used by the program to
                         prepare your registration order PSORDER.FRM
          PSINVOIC.FRM   Blank Invoice for facilitating corporate
                         purchases of Private Secretary.
          PSBRIEF .TXT   Brief marketing description of the program.
          PSRELEAS.TXT   Release Notes.
     
     Files the Private Secretary application will create automatically
     (which MAY NOT be distributed):
     
          PS_STNGS.DAT   Settings data, created on first run.
          PS_NMBRS.DAT   Phone number file, created on first run.
          PS_RMDR .DAT   Reminders file, created on first run.
          PS_LOG  .DAT   Log file created when turned on by user.
          PSORDER .FRM   Registration form created when you decide to keep
                         the program.  Delete after receiving registration
                         code.
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                                  SUPPORT
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     Private Secretary is a fully supported program.
     
     Prior to program registration, free technical support is available
     via E-mail, FAX  or postal correspondence at the numbers and
     addresses listed under Registration, which are answered promptly.
     
     While these are always the preferred methods, If you do not have
     access to these forms of communication, you may call (408) 370-1773.
     The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Pacific Time 
     Mon-Sat.  If you get a recording, please leave a detailed message
     regarding your question, allow at least 24 hours to formulate a
     solution and then try again.
     
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                              INITIAL START UP
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     When Private Secretary starts the first time, it will present the
     "Auto Registration" screen.  If you are not yet registered, just
     answer N (no) and skip to the next paragraph.  If you have a
     previously registered version, place this version in the same
     directory as your registered copy and your settings files, and have
     your serial number handy.  Answer Y (yes), and this version will lead
     you through the automatic registration sequence and will use your
     existing settings, adding any new features to them when it starts up.
     
     After the credits screen, Private Secretary creates a series of small
     files it uses to store program settings, phone numbers and reminder
     times as outlined above.  As part of this sequence, it will bring up
     the Phone Number settings screen the first time it runs.  What it is
     asking for is the phone number of your pager or another phone that
     you want it to call when it notifies you of calls received.  You can
     enter a number when the screen comes up or just press ENTER and bring
     it up under the Settings Menu later. 
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                             GENERAL INFORMATION
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     One IMPORTANT concept to remember is that Private Secretary does not
     hear or send voice information (it leaves that task to your answering
     machine).  It does its thing by detecting the ring signal sent to it
     by your modem and then uses the modem to dial out to you and send you
     a series of touch tones to identify itself and send you a "Digital
     Message".  It does not know, and therefore can not report, who called
     or what the message was.  You get this information by retrieving the
     messages on your answering machine.  Through use of special ring
     timing sequences (explained in more detail in the PSGUIDE), it can be
     set up to recognize when you are retrieving your messages and not to
     dial out for those calls.
     
     Private Secretary requires the following hardware:
     
             * Hayes/AT compatible auto-dial modem.
             * Any standard remote call pick-up answering machine.
               (to provide the voice-mail capabilities)
             * CGA monitor or higher.
             * DOS 3.1 or higher. (lower versions MAY work)
             * Digital Pager Service (Recommended)
     
     Note: Contact Integrated Support Technology if you require the
           Monochrome version.
     
     Because Private Secretary waits for a response at the sign on screen,
     the power failure (restoration) reporting feature of Private
     Secretary will not work until the program is registered.  Once
     Private Secretary is registered, the sign on/sign off screens will go
     away and Private Secretary will run without intervention allowing the
     power fail reporting feature to perform when selected by the user.
     
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     Although it would greatly reduce the cost of distribution, it is not
     feasible to attempt to include the 40+ page illustrated manual in the
     file package (the source for which is nearly a half a megabyte).
     Formatting the illustrations with ASCII characters,just so we could
     do so, would not do justice to the program or to you.  Therefore, the
     documentation supplied is not intended to replace the manual but
     hopefully will provide enough basic information for you to get
     Private Secretary up and running quickly and give it a good work out.
     If you encounter any problems, see the support section above.
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                                 REGISTRATION
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     When you register Private Secretary(tm), you will receive:
     
       *    A registration code which will; eliminate the signon/signoff
            screens, allow you to personalize your copy, and enable the
            power failure/restoration reporting feature.
     
       *    A complete illustrated manual.
     
       *    Information on future enhancements/updates (unless you
            request otherwise).
     
       *    Direct Technical Support.
     
     If you require use of Private Secretary on multiple systems, Site
     licenses and volume discounts are available.  Just check the
     appropriate box on the order form or contact IST for further
     information.
     
     TO REGISTER, select the "Keeping It" option on the Order/Details
     screen within Private Secretary.  Private Secretary will then create
     the form file "PSORDER.FRM", filling in the serial number and version
     information for you.  Private Secretary will print the form for you
     to complete, or you can edit/print it later from DOS.
     
     If you don't want to use the form, you can simply print the serial
     number and version on your check or money order for $25 (plus CA tax)
     and send it to the following address.  We will ship to the address
     indicated on your check or envelope unless otherwise specified.
     
                         Integrated Support Technology
                       478 W. Hamilton Ave. * Suite 191
                              Campbell, CA 95008
                                       
                              FAX (408) 379-0516 
                          Compuserve ID: 72225, 1577 
                      Internet: 72225,1577@compuserve.com
     
     
     
     
     
     
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     WARRANTY:
     
     Any defective; media or other materials supplied by Integrated
     Support Technology shall be replaced at no charge for a period of 90
     days from date of delivery.
     
     Having exercised reasonable care in the development and testing of
     this product: Integrated Support Technology assumes no liability
     regarding the use of this product, including but not limited to; loss
     of data and determination of suitability for a particular purpose. In
     no event shall Integrated Support Technology be liable for damages
     exceeding the purchase price of the product.
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