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* *
* METZ Lock *
* README FILE *
* *
* This file contains important information about METZ *
* Lock which may not have been available when the manual *
* was printed. You may want to print this file to make it *
* easier to read. *
* *
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1. Customization
METZ Software offers customization of METZ Lock for special
corporate needs. Please contact us for more information.
2. Novell Netware support.
This version of METZ Lock works with both Netware 3.x and
Netware 4.x. Support for Directory Services and Bindery passwords
is included and is transparent to the user.
3. Novell Netware and Banyan Vines support.
METZ Lock supports Novell Netware and Banyan Vines passwords.
If you have a password-protected network installed, Lock can
automatically detect your network password and use it as the
default METZ Lock password.
Uncheck the Use Network Password checkbox on the METZ Lock
Configuration dialog box, if you do not want to use your network
password as your METZ Lock password.
NOTE: Note the following about using network passwords:
A. When you change your METZ Lock password, your
network password will change, too.
B. If you want to use METZ Lock but you do not want
to password-protect your network, be sure
to keep the Use Network Password checkbox unchecked.
Otherwise, your METZ Lock password will become your
network password.
C. Unlike METZ Lock passwords, network passwords
do not appear encrypted in the "CRX=" line of the
WIN.INI file. You will not be able to remove a
network password by editing the WIN.INI file. If you
forget your network password, you will need to contact
your network administrator.
D. Novell network passwords are not case sensitive.
E. If you are using METZ Lock with multiple Novell servers,
Lock will use the password from the primary connection.
4. Using METZ Lock with Non-Windows Applications
If you run DOS applications under Microsoft Windows, and are
having problems with the password dialog activating while you are
working in the DOS window, make sure that METZKW.SYS is installed
in your CONFIG.SYS file. This driver (METZKW.SYS) detects activity
in your DOS application. Your CONFIG.SYS file should contain a
line reading:
device=c:\windows\system\metzkw.sys (or the appropriate path)
Don't forget to reboot if you have just made the changes to
your CONFIG.SYS file.
5. Technical Information about METZKW.SYS.
METZKW.SYS uses only 1360 bytes of memory.
METZKW.SYS can be loaded high.
METZKW.SYS has the following optional parameters:
/NOCAD - disables CTRL-ALT-DEL at the DOS level.
/NOMAT - disables mouse tracking, should there be a conflict
If you were to add both options to your CONFIG.SYS, they would
appear as follows:
device=c:\windows\system\metzkw.sys /NOCAD /NOMAT
6. Using METZKW.COM instead of METZKW.SYS.
If you find that the keyboard activity is not being detected
while running DOS applications under Windows, it may be necessary
to use the METZKW.COM version of METZKW.SYS because of a few
drivers that interfere with the operation of METZKW.SYS.
Running METZKW.COM in your AUTOEXEC.BAT after these drivers are
loaded, and before Windows is run, will eliminate the problem.
The DOS KEYB command and some network drivers affect METZKW.SYS.
Both METZKW.SYS and METZKW.COM are on the installation diskette.
7. Using Lock with Windows 3.1 Screen Savers
If you wish to use a Windows Screen Saver along with METZ Lock,
simply configure the desired Screen Saver from the Windows Control
Panel. You should set the Windows Screen Saver delay value to
a number higher than the Lock timeout value. Lock will then
automatically activate the Windows Screen Saver when the system is
locked.
8. Adjusting the METZ Lock Screen Saver Bitmap Display Interval
If you wish to adjust the rate at which METZ Lock moves
the Screen Saver bitmap around the screen, add the following
line to the METZ Lock section of your WIN.INI file:
[METZ Lock]
bmpdelay=##
where ## is the number of seconds you want to wait before the
bitmap is moved again. Setting this value to 0 (zero) will center
the bitmap on the screen and disable the random movement.
9. De-Installing METZ Lock
To de-install METZ Lock:
1. Edit your SYSTEM.INI, remove the following setting from the
[386Enh] section:
device=METZVXD.386
2. Remove LOCK.EXE from the "load" or "run" line of your WIN.INI
file, or Program Manager Startup Group.
3. Run the METZ Lock Installation program, choose the Remove METZ
Lock button.
Trouble Shooting
1. Lock is not recognizing your Banyan Vines network.
The files VNSAPI.DLL and RVNSAPI.DLL on the installation disk
are not copied to your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory if they already
exist. It is possible that the versions of these files on your
system are older versions, which will prevent Lock from accessing
your Banyan network. To correct the problem, exit windows, make
backup copies of the two files on your system, then copy the files
from the Lock installation disk and restart Windows. Lock should
now allow you to select 'Use Network Password' in the configuration
dialog.
2. Lock is timing out while you are using DOS applications under Windows.
Make sure METZKW.SYS or METZKW.COM is installed in your CONFIG.SYS
or AUTOEXEC.BAT file. The METZ Lock About box will display the message
'METZKW is installed' when METZKW is running. If this does not correct
the problem, see 'Using METZKW.COM instead of METZKW.SYS' above.
3. You have 'Lock on startup' checked, but Windows does not Lock on startup.
You need to add LOCK.EXE to your 'load=' or 'run=' line of the
WIN.INI, or add LOCK.EXE to your Program Manager startup group. Lock
on Startup causes METZ Lock to ask for a password when it is first
run, but doesn't automatically cause it to run when Windows is started.
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How to obtain METZ Technical Support. Includes addresses, phone and
fax numbers, CompuServe and America Online access, bulletin board
system access, and the Internet access.
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There are several ways to obtain technical support for your METZ
products (see address and telephone numbers at the end of this
document). Be sure to include the product name and version number.
1. CALL THE BBS number and log on to METZ's electronic bulletin
board service to view and download information, updates and
trial products. You will need a modem and communication software.
Access the METZ BBS at up to 14400 bps, No parity, 8 data bits,
1 stop bit (N-8-1).
On the BBS, you may leave a message as a comment to the SYSOP
for technical support, explaining your question in detail.
2. CALL COMPUSERVE to view and download information, updates and
trial products. You will need a modem, communication software,
and a CompuServe membership. GO METZ at any ! prompt.
On CompuServe, you may send a message to 75300,1627 for technical
support. A response will be posted back to you within one
business day.
If you are not a member of CompuServe, as a METZ customer you
are entitled to a free introductory membership. Simply call
one of these CompuServe numbers:
CompuServe in USA & Canada................. (800) 524-3388
CompuServe Outside USA, Canada, & Europe... (614) 529-1349
CompuServe in United Kingdom............... 0800.289.378
CompuServe in Germany...................... 0130.37.32
Compuserve in Other European Countries..... +44/(89)66.55.0.111
3. CALL America Online to view and download information, updates and
trial products. You will need a modem, communication software,
and a membership. Use the GoTo Keyword METZ from the menu.
On AOL, you may send a message to METZSoft for technical support.
A response will be posted back to you within one business day.
If you are not a member of America Online, as a METZ customer
you are entitled to a free introductory membership. Simply
call one of these America Online numbers and ask for a trial
membership:
America Online ............................ (800) 827-6364
America Online FAX......................... (800) 827-4595
4. CALL The Microsoft Network to view and download information,
updates and trial products. You will need a modem, Windows 95,
and a membership. Use the Go Keyword METZ from the menu.
On MSN, you may send a message to METZ for technical support.
A response will be posted back to you within one business day.
5. SEND E-MAIL via the Internet to: metz@metz.com. Visit our
Internet World Wide Web site at http://www.metz.com/metz/
6. SEND A FAX to the facsimile number explaining your question
in detail. Give your company name and both your phone and
fax numbers in your message (with country and city codes).
7. CALL THE METZ SUPPORT LINE.
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our electronic newsletter! If you are interested in receiving the METZ
Electronic Newsletter, sign up for the METZNEWS program. If you would
like to participate in beta testing products, sign up for the METZBETA
program instead.
Subscribing to METZNEWS is simple, send e-mail to 75300,1627 on
Compuserve, METZSoft on AOL, or metz@metz.com from Internet
sites. Be sure to use SUBSCRIBE METZNEWS as the text of the message.
If you wish to subscribe to METZBETA, send e-mail to 75300,1627
on Compuserve, METZSoft on AOL, or metz@metz.com from Internet
sites, and use SUBSCRIBE METZBETA as the text of the message.
METZBETA subscribers will automatically receive mailings sent to
METZNEWS subscribers so it is not necessary to subscribe to both groups.
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METZ Software, Inc. Sales and Support........ (206) 641-4525
P.O. Box 6699 Sales.................... (800) 447-1712
Bellevue, WA 98008-0699 Fax...................... (206) 644-6026
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (Pacific Time)
BBS................ (206) 644-3663
CompuServe......... 75300,1627 forum: GO METZ
America Online..... METZSoft forum: GOTO METZ
Microsoft Network.. METZ forum: GO METZ
AT&T Interchange... METZ forum: METZ Software
GEnie.............. A.METZ
Internet........... metz@metz.com http://www.metz.com/metz/
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METZ acknowledges all tradenames and trademarks used in this document
as the property of their respective owners.
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* Copyright (c) 1987-1995 METZ Software *
* All rights reserved. *
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