>>> Visit our Home Page at www.cdrunner.com! CD-Runner 4.0 Lite Installation Instructions * How to Install CD-Runner 4.0 Lite Freeware * Cool Tips!!! * Product Feature differences between CD-Runner 4.0 Lite (Freeware, 16-bit) and CD-Runner 6.0 DeLuxe (Trialware or Registered, 32-bit version). * Upgrading from 4.0 Lite to 6.0 DeLuxe * Pricing and Registration PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED SYSREQS.TXT FILE BEFGORE PROCEEDING! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installing CD-Runner 4.0 Lite 1. Review the System Requirements(sysreq.txt) to ensure that your system is compatible with this product. 2. Copy the CD-Runner download file into an empty installation directory (such as C:\TEMP) and unzip. NOTE: Make sure that your temporary installation directory name does NOT include wildcards or special characters! 3. From the Windows Explorer or File Manager run INSTALL.EXE. HINT: If you load a CD-ROM (NOT Audio disc) in your drive(s) before installing CD-Runner, the Setup will automatically choose your drive letter(s)! HELP!!! Once you've entered the CD-Runner program, screen-sensitive Help is available at all times by pressing F1. Both a mouse-sensitive graphic screen with brief text pop-ups, as well as detailed information will be displayed. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cool Tips!!! #1 Mouse! CD-Runner makes maximum possible use of your mouse. Displays are LOADED with 'hot spots', which when either right- or left-clicked do all kinds of fun things(which are also available via menus). Feel free to play. To guide you, note that your mouse pointer will change shape whenever you guide it over a hot spot. #2 Audio CDs - Quick Editing: For quick and easy entering of audio CD library info, without having to place the CD in the drive for editing: * Place the CD in the drive with CD-Runner loaded. * Using the Library button, enter the album name into the library. * You can now go back to the library at any time and enter additional album info, without having to enter the CD in the drive. #3 CD-ROMs - Clear you Windows Desktop: For any CD-ROM applications registered in the CD-Runner Library, any Windows Program Groups or icons associated with the programs may be deleted as CD-Runner will automatically identify and launch your CD. Why clutter up your desktop? Note: When entering a new CD-ROM that you may already have installed to your hard drive, it isn't necessary to run the "Install CD-ROM" utility. Instead, use the "CD-ROM Library" to locate the program on your hard drive and enter it into the database. #4 Palette Size? Those of us who run CD-ROM games and Enhanced Video CDs have long chaffed at having to reset our screen displays to 256-color 640x480. CD-Runner has a built-in option for playing Enhanced CDs as stand-alone multimedia files without having to change screen modes. For gaming, Microsoft has developed a nifty utility called SetRes which loads to your System Tray and makes this changeover at a single touch. This one is worth having, and can be downloaded from the Microsoft libraries on CompuServe and Internet. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Product Feature differences between CD-Runner 4.0 Lite and 6.0 DeLuxe Although CD-Runner 4.0 Lite and 6.0 share many comparable features, there are several major differences. Most notably, the Multimedia Runner and extended internet capabilities featured in 6.0 DeLuxe are lacking in 4.0. 6.0 offers full internet linkage, as well as a built-in CD-Shopper and on-board Product Support. In addition, the 32-bit graphics capabilites compliance give 6.0 power unavailable in 16-bit applications. Other noted features available in CD-Runner 6.0 DeLuxe: >>>> Themes: A whole new look! Whatever your mood for the day, you can FULLY customize any part of the CD-Runner display to match. Fonts, colors, LED or LCD, faceplate display, wallpapers & slideshows... And NOW we've added 3-d Themes! Cruise the Faceplate options and choose from our default sets of 3-D Theme Packs for dynamite faceplate displays to choose from. Can't decide? You can mix and match these by choosing one as a faceplate, and then go to General Setup and choose another from the CDRUNNER\THEMES folder as a wallpaper! >>>> Internet! Internet! Internet! CD-Runner 6.0 is fully internet-interactive! >> Auto-Launch your favorite Web Browser: In the CD-Runner 6.0 Setup - Advanced Section, you'll find the utility for selecting your favorite web browser, be it MS Internet Browser, Netscape, or even WinCIM. Once this is configured, you'll note a new www launch button on the upper right-hand screen of every CD-Runner 6.0 faceplate. Once you've got a browser assigned just load you favorite CD, and go for a spin on the net. Via the handy drop-down menu available from within any of the faceplates you can automatically launch your browser its default URL. CD-Runner will minimize to its Remote Control if you have this option chosen, and you're off to surf with your favorite tunes running in the background. You can also access any of the following at one click: >> On-Board CD Audio/CD-ROM Shopping! That's right - one click takes you right into the finest Internet CD shopping available. Browse or shop, with CD-Runner playing your favorite tunes in the background. >> www.cdrunner.com You can pop right out of CD-Runner and visit our website for on-line Registration, free on-line upgrades for registered users (Sorry - but if you're not yet registered, overinstalling upgrades will NOT extend your Trial Period.), direct email for Product Support and Feedback, Installation Info & Cool Tips - and there's more in the works. Stay in touch! YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO GO HUNTING FOR US! >> Need help or info? Your WWW Desktop and faceplate drop-down menus have a direct email link to our Product Support. Click, fill-in, click send, and help is on the way. >>> New Minimize Options! >> Built-in 'Lite' Option: Many of our users report that they prefer to have CD-Runner power-up and on-board whenever they boot Windows. 6.0 contains a special 'Lite' version which, when placed in you Windows Startup folder will load the CD-Runner shell in minimized memory-saving form. If you have CD-Runner set to AutoLaunch in Setup, your loaded Audio or CD-ROM will kick into gear every time you load Windows. Clicking the CD-Runner icon on your Windows Task Bar will restore CD-Runner to it's full-screen display version. >> CD-Runner 6.0's great new Remote Control adds power and control to your CD/Internet life. In Setup, you can choose to have CD-Runner launch this moveable always-on-top controller every time CD-Runner is minimized. The Remote Control includes almost all of the features in the full-screen faceplates. Drop-down mini-faceplates and Title Selection boxes are available with a simple click on imbedded hotspots. You forgot to set this option? That's OK - It's also available as an icon in your Windows 95 Systray! >>> 6.0 Media Runner CD-Runner 6.0 features an additional faceplate for running and programming multimedia files in all your favorite formats - WAV, MID, MIDI, RMI, AVI, MMM, MOV, and MPG. You can also record and link any .wav or .mid (sound or music) file to a title CD-ROM launch. For your convenience the Multimedia Runner enables quick recording and preview of sound files to choose from. Default storage directories provide quick user access to stored files. Add pizzazz to program intros with introductory song clips or pre-recorded instructions for using the program to be launched. >>> Any improvements on existing 4.0 features? You bet! >> Setup: 6.0 has PnP search logic for automatically locating CD-ROM drive letters and saving them. >> For power users, 6.0 now supports up to 23 fixed or removable CD-ROM drives! >> Long filenames. Together with CD-Runner's powerful database library this makes storing and searching your Audio, CD-ROM, and multimedia libraries a cinch. In CD-Runner 6.0 you'll notice that everything runs faster and smoother. Graphics load faster, more thumbnails are available, LED's are hotter, the libraries are easier to use, and the Audio Section now includes features previously reserved for professionals. The CD-Runner Help section has also been upgraded to provide help for all of the new features. Just press F1 at any time. CD-Runner 6.0 DeLuxe has been thoroughly re-thought and re-designed to take full advantage of today's technology, and make CD-Runner the ULTIMATE CD Launcher you've been looking for. For a peek at CD-Runner 6.0 previews, and a free download of our 15-day Trialware please feel free to drop in and visit us at: Internet Web Page: www.cdrunner.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upgrading to CD-Runner 6.0 Deluxe (Registered Version) from 4.0 Lite: IMPORTANT: If you install CD-Runner 6.0 DeLuxe on a computer running 4.0 Lite (either in the same directory or elsewhere) CD-Runner will revert to 15-day Trialware. Before trying the 6.0 Trialware, it is highly recommended that you backup your 4.0 \CDRUNNER folder(directory). This is important in the event that you may have CD Audio or CD-ROM data stored, and may wish to revert to 4.0 later on. To Install 6.0: Download 6.0 from http://www.cdrunner.com, unzip to an empty folder, and run "setup.exe". To undo a 6.0 DeLuxe installation and revert to 4.0 Lite: 1) Run the 6.0 Uninstall. Failure to do this before reinstalling 4.0 will cause CD-Runner failure. 2) Restore your previously archived copy of CD-Runner, including all subdirectories. 3) Reinstall 4.0 Lite. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pricing and Registration CD-Runner 4.0 Lite is Freeware. This means that all product features are fully-enabled, and unlike shareware, this product will NOT expire at any time. You may freely use this version on as many PCs as you wish, and likewise distribute it free of charge provided that it is distributed 'as is' with no files changed or edited in any way. Likewise, you are NOT permitted to charge any fee whatsoever for redistribution. Failure to comply with these and other conditions specified in "license.txt" will result in prosecution and severe criminal penalties. CD-Runner 6.0 DeLuxe: For those who wish to download and sample the full- featured 32-bit CD-Runner 6.0 DeLuxe (features noted in above section), a 15-day Trialware Edition is available for downloading at: http://www.cdrunner.com. Registration of CD-Runner 6.0 costs $ 29.95, and a handy direction registration utility has been built in for your convenience. You may also go to our registration sites manually: http://www.cdrunner.com In addition, both CD-Runner 4.0 & 6.0 installation files include "mail-in.wri". This is our mail-in check and credit card form. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CD-Runner copyright 1994-97 Beyond Software, written by Thomas M. Gerrish. CD-Runner is a registered trademark of Beyond Software. CD-Runner is distributed exclusively worldwide by ISS - Integrated Software Systems. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation MS AutoPlay is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved worldwide. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.