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- SyncTime: V1.2 Copyright (c) 1995 Business Enhancement Partnership Group
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- SyncTime(tm) and all related documentation are copyrighted materials.
- Registered versions may not be distributed by any means at any time.
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- Please read this entire document before using the software
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- .h ╒══════════════╕
- .h │ Installation │
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- SyncTime is a DOS executable. It is designed to run from a workstation
- PC connected to a Novell Netware File Server. (SyncTime will work on a
- PC *not* connected to a file server, but it will set the time for that PC
- only.) SyncTime should be run AFTER logging onto the network. The name
- used to login to the server must have CONSOLE Operator Rights. (This is
- assigned in the SYSCON utility by the network Administrator). The
- installation procedure for SyncTime is very simple; Just copy the program
- "SYNCTIME.EXE" to any directory either on a local or network hard drive
- (SyncTime can also be run from a floppy diskette).
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- YOU'RE READY TO GO
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- Once you've complete the installation you can type SyncTime from the DOS
- prompt to run the program. See the rest of this document for special
- features and other information you need to properly evaluate SyncTime.
- We hope you enjoy the program.
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- .h ╒═══════════════╕
- .h │ Configuration │
- .h ╘═══════════════╛
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- SyncTime uses a configuration file called SYNCTIME.INI. If this file
- does not exist in the same directory, you will automatically be prompted
- to enter some initialization data. You can also recreate this file by
- starting SyncTime with the /NEW switch (ie: SYNCTIME /NEW). The items
- contained in this file are as follows.
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- 1. The Modem Type: For most users, the default (Generic Hayes)
- should be selected here. If you know exactly
- what make and model your modem is, and it is
- included in the displayed list, you may select
- your modem by highlighting the name and pressing
- the <Enter> key.
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- 2. Time Zone: SyncTime will adjust the current time based on
- where in the country you live. You must select
- a time zone before SyncTime will run.
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- 3. L.D. Access If you have not specified a long distance carrier
- with your local telephone company, you will need
- a special access code to dial long distance. If
- this is your case, enter the access string here.
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- 4. COM Port: There are 4 possible 'Ports' that your modem can
- be connected to. The default is COM 1, but many
- PCs are configured with a MOUSE on COM 1. Newer
- PCs also often have 2 serial ports built in. If
- your computer has an INTERNAL modem (one inside
- the PC case) it is quite possible that your
- modem is on COM port 3 or 4. If your modem is
- EXTERNAL (outside the case, connected with a
- cable) it is likely connected to COM 2. If you
- have DOS v6 or higher, or Windows v3.1 or
- higher, you probably have a program called MSD
- (Microsoft Diagnostics) which will tell you how
- many COM ports you have installed. If you're not
- sure, start with COM 3 for an INTERNAL modem, or
- COM 2 for an EXTERNAL unit. If you don't hear
- the modem dialing when the message "Dialing..."
- appears, press the ESCape key to abort the
- process and re-run SyncTime and try another port.
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- 5. Pulse/Tone: If your telephone requires pulse dialing
- instead of Tones, mark this box by either
- clicking with the mouse, or pressing the Space
- Bar.
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- 6. Outside line: If your telephone system requires you to dial a
- '9' to obtain an outside line, mark this box by
- clicking with the mouse, or pressing the Space bar.
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- 7. Suppress A/C. If you live in Bolder CO. and do not need to
- dial the area code, place a check mark in this
- box.
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- .i Other features:
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- SyncTime will probably work best (automatically) if placed in a BATCH
- file on the PC that contains the modem. You can run SyncTime before you
- start your normal boot-up program. If you want to test the success or
- failure of SyncTime's connection, the program will set the DOS ERRORLEVEL
- variable to a 1 if the connection could not be made. The ERRORLEVEL
- will be 0 if the time was properly set.
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- * Note: If your PC runs another communications program, SyncTime should
- be run first. When it ends, your modem will be reset to its
- normal condition.
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- .h╓───────────────────────────────╖
- .h║ Registration and Other Stuff. ║
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- SyncTime is NOT Free, nor is it in the Public Domain. SyncTime is being
- marketed through the Shareware concept. Simply put, you are granted a
- limited license to use SyncTime free of charge for PERSONAL USE, for an
- evaluation period NOT TO EXCEED 30 days. After 30 days, you are
- expected to either register the program, or remove it from your
- computer. You can not sell SyncTime, either by itself, or in conjunction
- with any other program. Registering SyncTime has several benefits:
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- o You will receive the most current version without the 'advertisements'.
- o Extended technical support via Telephone, U.S. Mail, Compuserve, or
- America On Line.
- o Low cost, or No cost Upgrades
- o You will be keep informed of updates to SyncTime and other new
- programs as they become available.
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- Please refer to the file REGISTER.TXT for complete registration information.
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- Please feel free to pass this shareware version around to any friends
- who may also benefit from it.
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- .r SyncTime is provided complete, and is is fully functional.
-
- This program is produced by 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 P.O. Box 5786, Bellevue, WA 98006 or send
- a Compuserve message via easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536
-
- .h If you have an idea for a DOS program or utility, please contact us at
- .h the address below. If we develop a program based on your suggestion
- .h you will receive life-time registered copy, and possibly a royalty
- .h fee. Remember, NO programs are to small, nor to complex.
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- .r Registrations and/or Comments should be sent to:
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- .i Business Enhancement Partnership Group
- .i 3410 F. La Sierra Ave. Suite # 181
- .i Riverside, Ca. 92503
- .i (909) 354 - 5251
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- .h America OnLine: BEPG
- .h InterNet Mail : BEPG@aol.com
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