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Lease-It!
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Thank you for using Lease-It!, the fast, flexible and easy-to-use lease
calculator for the Palm(tm) Connected Organizer.
Before using this software, read the license agreement. By using this
software, you agree to the terms of the license.
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Table of Contents
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- Description
- System Requirements
- Installing
- Using the Application
- Terms and Definitions
- Contact Info
- Registration
- Technical Support
- License Agreement
- Revision History
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Description
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Lease-It! is the fast, flexible and easy-to-use lease calculator for the
Palm Connected Organizer. Use it to help you negotiate the best possible
deal on a lease. Lease-It! helps you analyze where your money is going,
and can help to take the mystery out of leasing.
Features Include:
o Calculate monthly lease payments, including sales/use tax
and luxury tax.
o Solve for capitalized cost, capitalized cost reduction,
length of term, interest rate, money factor or monthly
payment.
o Perform "what-if" calculations to arrive at a desired
lease parameter or monthly payment.
o Conveniently store lease worksheets for later recall.
o Save time and money, while reducing leasing frustrations.
o Cut, Copy, Paste and Undo editing functions.
o Runs on all Palm Computing Platform« 2.0 and later devices.
This application is offered as shareware. It may be used on a trial
basis for 30 days. If you wish to continue using it after this period,
please register with us for the nominal fee indicated. By registering,
you will receive the latest version, future updates, and a key to turn
off the registration reminder.
Before using this software, read the included license agreement. By
using this software, you accept all terms in the license agreement.
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System Requirements
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Lease-It! is compatible with all devices running Palm OS 2.0 and later
operating systems. This includes all Palm models (except the Pilot 1000
and Pilot 5000 without the PalmPilot Pro Upgrade) and OEM models from IBM
Handspring, Symbol, TRG, Qualcomm (Kyocera) and Sony. The only
requirement is sufficient memory to load the Lease-It! application.
Throughout this document, we will refer to the above models interchangeably
as the "handheld organizer", "organizer" or simply the "device".
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Installing
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This installation assumes that you have the Desktop software installed
on your computer, and the HotSync« Manager is functioning.
1. If a previous version of Lease-It! has been installed, please delete
it before proceeding. If you are using a PalmOS 3.x device, first
switch to the application launcher. Next, tap the MENU icon on the
silkscreen area of your organizer, and select "Delete..." from the
menu. Select "Lease-It" and then tap the "Delete..." button. If are
using an earlier version organizer, use the built-in "Memory"
application to delete the existing version of Lease-It!.
2. If you downloaded Lease-It as an archive (.zip, .sit), make sure to
extract the following files using an archive utility (such as WinZip,
ZipMagic, Stuffit Expander).
README.TXT Documentation in text format (this file).
REGISTER.TXT dpw Designs Software Registration form.
LEASEIT.PRC Lease-It! application program.
WinZip Nico Mak Computing, Inc. http://www.winzip.com
ZipMagic Ontrack/Mijenix http://www.zipmagic.com
Stuffit Expander Aladdin Systems http://www.aladdinsys.com
3. If you are already running "Palm Desktop" on your computer, click
on the "Install" button, and follow the prompts to install Lease-It!
Otherwise, select the "Palm Desktop" folder on your computer and run
the "Palm Install Tool" to install the LEASEIT.PRC program file.
5. Finally, synchronize (HotSync) your organizer to transfer the
application from your computer to your organizer.
For additional information on installing new applications, please consult
the documentation supplied with your organizer.
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Using the Application
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Lease-It! performs several lease calculations. The most basic lease
calculation is the determining a monthly payment. Lease-It also provides
the ability to run "what-if" scenarios to determine how various factors
will effect the desired outcome. For example, to determine what Capitalized
Cost Reduction is required to arrive at a particular Monthly Payment.
This flexibility allows you to:
o Determine the car you can afford, based on monthly payments.
o Find your negotiating range when bargaining.
o Know when you're getting a good deal . . . or a bad one!
To launch Lease-It!, simply tap the "dollar sign" icon from within the
application launcher. If the program has not been registered, the
registration reminder is displayed. If you are not ready to register,
tap the "Maybe Later" button to skip to the lease worksheet selection list.
The Lease Worksheet Selection List
The lease worksheet selection list allows you to open an existing
worksheet, or to create a new one.
To create a new worksheet, tap the "New" button in the lower left corner
of the form. At the Lease Worksheet Name dialog, enter the name you
would like to assign to this profile. To do so, first tap the field
(the underlined area below Name:) to select it. Then, using Graffiti«
or the popup keyboard, enter the desired information. Next, tap the
"OK" button to begin working on your lease.
If lease worksheets have already been created, simply tap the name
of the desired lease to select it. If the desired worksheet is not
displayed, you may use the scrollbar on the right side of the screen to
scroll through the list. You may also use the up and down buttons to
page through the list of profiles. Then tap the lease worksheet name
to select it.
The Lease Worksheet
The lease worksheet provides a simple, and flexible means to enter
lease parameters and to view the results of your calculations.
To select the calculation type, tap the popup list in the upper-right
corner of the form. You may solve for the following items:
o Capitalized Cost
o Cap. Cost Reduction
o Term
o Interest Rate / Money Factor
o Monthly Payment
Once this selection is made, enter data in the fields below to arrive
at the desired solution. You may use Graffiti« or the onscreen
keyboard to enter this information. Please note that in some cases,
an "Err" may be displayed, which means one or more of the lease
parameters entered is incomplete or out of range.
Several lease parameters may be entered in alternate formats. You may
choose Residual Value or Residual Factor, and Money Factor or Interest
Rate. Tap the popup list to select the desired format.
To help determine the Capitalized Cost and Capitalized Cost Reduction
values, a popup calculator is included. Tap the "Magnifying Glass"
icon to display the respective calculator.
------- Capitalized Cost ------
Acquisition Fee: $ __________
Tag/Title Payment: $ __________
Processing Fee: $ __________
Prev. Loan Balance: $ __________
------ Cap Cost Reduction -----
Down Payment: $ __________
Trade-In: $ __________
Dealer Incentive: $ __________
Rebate: $ __________
After entering the desired values, tap "OK" to confirm these values or
tap "Cancel" to quit and return to the worksheet. This is a one-way
calculation, so if you change the Capitalized Cost or Cap Cost Reduction
values directly, the respective values in the popup calculators will not
be updated. The values in the popup calculators are saved with your
lease worksheet for quick reference at a later time.
If you are finished, and would like to return to the Lease Worksheet
Selection List, tap the "Done" button at the bottom of the form.
Setting Up Tax Options
The first time you use Lease-It!, you may want to set up your tax
options. These options allow you to specify Sales/Use and Luxury tax
rates, as well as several other tax parameters.
To select your tax Options, tap the menu icon, select the "Options"
menu and choose "Taxes...". To enable Sales/Use or Luxury tax
calculations, check the box preceding it.
--------- Tax Options ---------
X Sales/Use Tax
Apply to: v Monthly Payment
Rate: _____6.5_ %
X Luxury Tax
Base: $_3,8000_
Rate: _____5.0_ %
Sales/Use tax calculations can be based upon the Monthly Payment,
Depreciation Only or the Capitalized Cost. After selecting the
desired tax type, enter the desired tax rate (in percent).
Luxury Tax applied only to leases above a base value. The base and
tax rate are on a sliding schedule, and for the year 2000 it is
calculated as 5% on amounts above $38,000. This default value may
be modified as required.
If you would like to save the changes, tap "OK". Otherwise click
"Cancel".
Menu Options
Several additional commands are available by tapping on the MENU
icon located on the silkscreen below the display. These commands
include:
Lease Worksheet Selection List
Commands
Register... Display the registration information screen. This
screen is only displayed if the application has
not been registered.
Options
Preferences... Modify the default fees and payments in the
Capitalized Cost calculation popup.
Taxes... Select if sales/use tax and luxury tax is to be
applied to the monthly payment. This option also
allows the tax rates and several other options to
be modified.
About Lease-It! Basic information on Lease-It and version number.
Lease Worksheet
Commands
Erase Clear all of the fields on the form.
Delete Record... Delete the current record from the lease profile
database.
Register... Display the registration information screen. This
screen is only displayed if the application has
not been registered.
Edit
Undo Undo the last edit operation.
Cut Remove the highlighted text from the field and
place into the clipboard.
Copy Copy the highlighted text from the field into
the clipboard.
Paste Place the text into the clipboard.
Keyboard Display the onscreen keyboard. Please note that
a field must be selected for the keyboard to
appear.
Options
Preferences... Modify the default fees and payments in the
Capitalized Cost calculation popup.
Taxes... Select if sales/use tax and luxury tax is to be
applied to the monthly payment. This option also
allows the tax rates and several other options to
be modified.
About Lease-It! Basic information on Lease-It and version number.
Example Calculations
EXAMPLE: Calculating Monthly Payment
Solve for: v Monthly Payment
MSRP: $ 24,600.00
Capitalized Cost: $ 24,600.00
Cap Cost. Reduction: $ 6,600.00
v Residual Value: $ 14,000.00
Term: 36.0 mos
v Money Factor: 0.00375
Base: $ 231.11
Taxes: $
Monthly Payment: $ 231.11 <-- Solve for
EXAMPLE: Calculating Capitalized Cost
Solve for: v Capitalized Cost
MSRP: $ 24,600.00
Capitalized Cost: $ 23613.22 <-- Solve for
Cap Cost. Reduction: $ 6,600.00
v Residual Value: $ 14,000.00
Term: 36.0 mos
v Money Factor: 0.00375
Base: $
Taxes: $
Monthly Payment: $ 200.00 <-- Desired
EXAMPLE: Calculating Capitalized Cost Reduction
Solve for: v Cap. Cost Reduction
MSRP: $ 24,600.00
Capitalized Cost: $ 24,000.00
Cap Cost. Reduction: $ 6986.78 <-- Solve for
v Residual Factor: 56.91 %
Term: 36.0 mos
v Interest Rate: 9.00 %
Base: $
Taxes: $
Monthly Payment: $ 200.00 <-- Desired
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Terms and Definitions
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Leasing Formula:
Monthly Payment = Depreciation Fee + Finance Fee + Tax
Net. Cap Cost = Capitalized Cost - Cap. Cost Reduction
Depreciation Fee = (Net. Cap Cost - Residual) / Lease Term
Finance Fee = (Net. Cap Cost + Residual) x Money Factor
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
The advertised or "sticker" price of the vehicle.
Capitalized Cost
The price that the lease will be based upon. This value may also
include certain fees, such as an acquisition fee. If a vehicle
is being traded in, Capitalized Cost may also include your remaining
loan balance.
Capitalized Cost Reduction
Reductions in the Capitalized Cost by customer rebates,
factory-to-dealer incentives, trade-ins and down payments.
Residual Value / Residual Factor
Residual Value is the worth of the vehicle at the end of the lease
term, after depreciation. Typically residuals are stated as a
percentage of MSRP. A 60% residual on a $25,000 vehicle means the
estimated depreciated value at lease-end will be $15,000.
Term
The term is the length of time a vehicle is leased, expressed in
months.
Interest Rate / Money Factor
Typically, interest on the lease is expressed as a Money Factor
or a Lease Factor. This is equivalent to the annual interest rate
divided by 24. An annual interest rate of 6% results in a
Money Factor of 0.0025.
Base
The Base is the monthly payment, prior to the addition of taxes. This
is the sum of the monthly depreciation and finance fees.
Tax
Monthly usage tax (sales tax) and/or luxury tax. This is typically
expressed as a percentage of the base monthly payment, and is added
to the monthly payment. If "Depreciation Only" is selected in the
Sales/Use tax section of the Tax Options form, tax is only applied to
the monthly depreciation.
Monthly Payment
The amount paid monthly in return for the use of the vehicle.
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Contact Info
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Lease-It! is by dpw Designs
(c) 1999-2000 All Rights Reserved
dpw Designs
Software Registrations
P.O. Box 192
Norco, CA 92860-0192 USA
mailto: dpw-designs@pe.net
http://www.pe.net/firm/dpw-designs
Don't forget to see our web site for other software products
for the Palm Connected Organizers, including:
Convert-It!
Convert-It! is the premier unit of measure conversion tool
for the Palm Connected Organizer. Use it to convert numbers
between different units of measure.
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Registration
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This application is offered as shareware. None of the features of
this product are limited or disabled in any way. It may be used on
a trial basis for 30 days. If you wish to continue using it after
this period, please register with us for the nominal fee indicated.
By registering, you will receive the latest version, future updates,
and a key to turn off the registration reminder.
The registration fee for Lease-It is $10.00
dpw Designs
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We accept registration orders online, and by mail. You may purchase
a registration from our website at:
http://www.pe.net/firm/dpw-designs/products/leaseit/lease_it.html
For registrations by mail, a form has been enclosed for your
convenience. Please print the enclosed file REGISTER.TXT, follow
the instructions and mail it to:
dpw Designs
Software Registrations
P.O. Box 192
Norco, CA 92860-0192 USA
Please make sure to include the following information:
- Product Name (Convert-It, Lease-It, etc.)
- Palm Pilot User Name (same as HotSync ID)
- E-mail address (for sending your registration code)
- Check or money order (in U.S. funds, payable to dpw Designs)
PalmGear H.Q.
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PalmGear H.Q. accepts registrations by VISA, Mastercard, Diner's Club
and American Express. In addition to their secure online web page,
registrations may be placed by e-mail, postal mail, telephone
and fax.
http://store.yahoo.com/pilotgearsw/leaseit.html
2500 East Randol Mill Road, Suite 117
Arlington, TX 76011 USA
Sales: 800-741-9070
Tel: 817.640-6558
Fax: 817.640-6614
mailto: software-orders@palmgear.com
Handango
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Handango accepts registrations by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or
American Express on their secure online web page.
http://www.handango.com
http://www.handango.com/basket.jsp?siteId=1&homePath=HANDANGO&addItem=777
If you are having difficulty finding your Palm Pilot User Name (also
referred to as your HotSync ID), it can be found in the following places
on your organizer.
o From the application launcher, tap the Lease-It! icon. Next, tap
the "Register..." button to display the "Please Enter Reg#" dialog.
Your Palm Pilot User Name follows the text "Name:".
o From the application launcher, select HotSync. If you are using a
PalmOS 3.x device, your User Name is located in the upper
right corner of the form. If you are using an earlier version
organizer, it follows the text "Welcome".
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Technical Support
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Should you have any difficulties with our products, the following
resources are available to you:
o Please read the online information provided at our website. This
will often have the answer to your question.
o If you do not find the answer to your problem there, please use our
online support form, or contact us via e-mail.
http://www.pe.net/firm/dpw-designs/support/support.html
mailto:dpw-designs@pe.net
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License Agreement
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This is a legal agreement between you and dpw Designs covering your use
of Lease-It! Be sure to read the following agreement before using this
software. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE
THE SOFTWARE AND DESTROY ALL COPIES OF IT.
Terms
This Software is distributed as shareware. dpw Designs grants you a
non-exclusive license to use the Software for a period of 30 days for
evaluation purposes only. After 30 days, you are required to purchase a
copy. If you do not purchase a copy after 30 days, you are required to
remove the Software from your computer and/or device.
Warranty
This Software is provided on an "AS IS" basis, without warranty of any
kind. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the Software
is borne by you. Should the Software prove defective, you, and not dpw
Designs assume the entire cost of any service and repair.
Distribution
This Software may be redistributed for non-commercial purposes only,
provided that it is made available only in its complete unmodified form
with no additional files, and all users agree to the terms of this
license agreement. Any other use must have prior written authorization
from dpw Designs.
Title
dpw Designs retains all title, ownership and intellectual property rights
to the Software. This Software is protected by the copyright laws and
treaties of the United States.
Termination
The license will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with the
limitations described herein. On termination, you must destroy all copies
of the Software and Documentation.
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Revision History
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2.1 18-Nov-00 o Added new tax option (Options... | Taxes) of
"Apply to: Cap. Cost", which calculates taxes
as a percentage of capitalized cost only, for
states like Virginia.
o Added the ability to input itemized capitalized
cost and capitalized cost reduction fees, charges
and payments. These fees are stored with each
lease profile.
o Added the ability to set defaults for Cap Cost
and Cap Cost Reduction popup calculators.
o Changed field defaults to blank, instead of 0,
when creating a new lease profile.
o Changed default luxury tax to 5% and 38,000 for
year 2000.
o Fixed MemoryMgrNew error, when re-launching the
program after deleting the last lease profile.
2.0 19-Dec-99 o Added the ability to store/recall lease profiles.
o Added Luxury Tax calculations, and modified
Options|Taxes form to allow input of Luxury Tax
parameters.
o Modified field input to allow commas, and updated
number formatting (e.g. 1,000.00).
o Removed "Calculate" button and added
auto-calculation feature.
1.2 26-Apr-99 o Added capability to solve for Interest Rate or
Money Factor.
o Added automatic tax calculation on changing the
tax checkbox.
1.1 28-Jan-99 o Changed "Term" input from a popup list to a field.
o Added capability to solve for "Term".
o Added monthly usage tax calculation.
1.0 9-Jan-99 Initial Release
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Copyright/Trademark Statement
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Copyright ⌐ 1999-2000 by dpw Designs. All Rights Reserved
HotSync is a registered trademark, and Palm is a trademark, of Palm, Inc.
All other brands and product names may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.