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- Flying Mouse Software
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- WELCOME to EGA Mouse Paint
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- All rights reserved - Copyright 1990
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- Member Association of Shareware Professionals
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- This is a Shareware Program
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- Program designed and written by
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- Flying Mouse Software
- P.O. Box 606
- Midway City, Ca 92655
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- TABLE of CONTENTS
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- Section 1 ----------------------- Getting Started & Hardware
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- Section 2 ----------------------- EGA Mouse Paint in Windows
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- Section 3 ----------------------- Main Menu Screen
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- Section 4 ----------------------- Using the Timer
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- Section 5 ----------------------- Using the ScreenSaver
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- Section 6 ----------------------- Using Arrow-Draw
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- Section 7 ----------------------- About Shareware
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- Section 8 ----------------------- Problems & Technical Support
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- Section 9 ----------------------- Planned Upgrades
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- Section 10 ---------------------- Permission to Copy
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- Section 11 ---------------------- Disclaimer
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- Section 12 ---------------------- Upgrades this version
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- Section 13 ---------------------- Registration Information
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- Section 14 ---------------------- ASP (Ombudsman)
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- Section 1: Getting Started & Hardware Requirements
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- Hardware;
- You must have a minimum of EGA monitor & driver for display
- and a mouse to use this program.
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- One Drive System;
- Start your computer as you normally would (with the DOS diskette)
- then insert the EGA Mouse Paint Diskette into drive "A", at the
- DOS prompt type in "A:\EGAMP". The program will run slowly from
- diskette but is acceptable.
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- Hard Disk System;
- Start your computer as you normally would. Make a directory
- for EGAMP (consult your DOS manual for instructions on how to
- make a directory and copy files). Copy all the files from your
- EGA Mouse Paint diskette into this directory. At the DOS prompt
- type in "EGAMP" to run the program.
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- PRECAUTIONS:
- To insure proper operation of the program it is best to place it
- in it's own directory. This is only a precaution, progams that
- are in there own directories do not bother or are not bothered by
- any other program. This is not a must, just a good practice.
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- SECTION 2: EGA Mouse Paint in Windows
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- To use EGA Mouse Paint in Windows 3.0 and install the Icon, use
- the normal procedure to start Windows. Select the window in which
- you want to install the program (refer to your windows manual for
- installation of programs). Once you have installed the program in
- Windows, single click on the program just to highlight it. Pull
- down the "FILE" menu and select properties. Click on change icon.
- In the "File Name Box", type in the Drive:\path\icon.name,
- (ie: C:\EGAMP\EGAMP.ICO). Click OK & OK. You should now have the
- FMS icon on the screen above EGA Mouse Paint. If you have a
- problem with this procedure consult your windows manual.
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- Section 3: Main Menu Screen
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- Picture Select: When the main menu screen appears you have a choice
- of selecting a picture. To select a picture, point to the
- picture you would like to color and click on it. You should
- now have a picture to paint.
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- Coloring &
- Color Selection: Point to the color you would like to use and click
- on it. Now move the crayon over to the picture and click
- anywhere within the picture to fill that area. When coloring a
- picture the menu buttons will ask for verification (yes/no).
- You can color any picture within its boundaries with any
- color that is available from the palette at the right of
- the screen. If you do not like the color you have selected
- or a filled in area. Select another color and paint
- over the top of the old color.
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- Page Select: There are 14 pictures to select from on page one and
- another 15 pictures to select on page two. To select a
- picture from page two put the crayon cursor over the
- page button and click the mouse. This will work in both
- directions. (Toggle between page 1 and page 2)
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- New Picture: Once you have selected or are tired of coloring the
- picture that is on the screen, you can select another
- picture by clicking on the "New Picture" button. The button is
- located on the bottom of the screen. This button will return
- you back to the main menu page where you originally selected
- the picture. You must verify your choice (yes/no).
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- Clear: Clear the picture that is presently on the screen of all colors.
- This button will allow you to start over coloring the picture
- you are working on. You must verify your choice (yes/no).
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- Quit: This button exits the Program and returns to the DOS environment.
- You must only verify this choice in the painting screens.
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- Section 4: Using the Timer
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- The timer is located in the bottom right corner of the main menu screen.
- It can only be started in the main menu page 1 screen. It is started
- by pointing to the box (inactive) and clicking the left mouse button.
- You will be asked to enter a time value (in minutes). You may insert any
- value up to 45. To deactivate the timer function you must go back to the
- main menu page 1. Click on the box again and enter either 0 or 46, you
- may also just press the enter key. Once the timer is active it will
- count down, sound an alarm then reset to the time you selected.
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- Section 5: Using the ScreenSaver
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- In the Upper left corner of the screen is a box "S". If you click on
- this portion of the screen you will start the ScreenSaver function.
- This will allow you to interrupt the program while you answer the dinner
- bell and return to the same spot you stopped. Once you start the
- ScreenSaver it will not ask for verification but will start instantly.
- To return to the drawing just press the space bar. The program will
- reinstall the picture you were working on where you left off so you
- can continue to color. The program no longer writes the screen to
- disk. It's fun just to watch once in a while.
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- Section 6: Using Arrow-Draw
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- The Arrow-Draw function is in the lower right hand box on page 1
- (the 15th box). To use Arrow-Draw click on its box the same a selecting
- a drawing. Once the window turns blank you can start to draw.
- You can use the arrow keys or the numeric keys for diagonal lines
- (num lock must be off to use numeric keys). When you press the space bar
- the line will change from a light gray color to a darker shade of gray.
- The coloring portion in this section will only recognize the lighter gray
- as its boundaries. This will allow you to move around the screen and make
- shapes in different areas, when you color in your picture the program
- will only fill the lighter gray areas. Once you are finished making your
- picture and are ready to color it in, press the "q" key on the keyboard.
- You will now see the cursor with which you can select a color and start
- coloring. The clear button is inactive in this screen. The ScreenSaver
- also works in this screen. The "New Picture" button will return you to
- the main menu screen after you verify your choice (yes/no).
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- Section 7: About Shareware
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- Shareware is a try-before-you-buy process in which you are allowed to use
- the program for a specific amount of time. This time will vary from
- software to software. The grace period for this program is three weeks.
- If after that time you find this program useful you are expected to
- register with the author (see registration Information below). If however
- after the specified time you do not find the program useful you are
- required to remove it from use. Remember that the shareware system will
- only work if you support it by registering your program with the author.
- This also encourages the authors of shareware to continue to write quality
- programs, upgrade existing programs and supply support.
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- If you choose not to register, I would still like to hear about any
- comments or suggestions you have about EGA Mouse Paint.
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- Section 8: Problems & Technical Support
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- If you encounter any problems with the program, write us stating the
- problem along with the version number of the program.
- You can also give us a call at (714) 898-7262 between 5:00 - 7:00 PST for
- technical problems. We will be glad to do everything we can to get your
- problems solved quickly. Please limit calls to problems ONLY,
- send in your comments or suggestions. Note: We will NOT accept collect
- phone calls. Phone help is only for Registered users.
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- Section 9: Planned upgrades
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- The planned upgrades to the program include:
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- Arrow-Draw picture save - More pages of pictures
- limited printer support - more colors & patterns
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- The above suggestions have been made by users. We would like to
- hear from you as to what you would like to see in future version of the
- program. Note: Registered users will be the first to be notified of
- major upgrades as quickly as they happen.
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- Section 10: Permission to Copy
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- Clubs, Individuals and other Organizations are granted permission to
- freely distribute this program and its associated documents by Flying Mouse Software.
- Distribution Requirements:
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- 1. The registration fees for this program are to the author ONLY.
- No fees charged for the software and it's documentation above and
- beyond the fees for disk duplication and distribution,
- (normally under $6.00)
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- 2. No advertisement made as to the program being public domain or free.
- All advertisements must state this program is SHAREWARE.
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- 3. No modifications made to the program or it's accompanying documentation.
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- 4. All persons whom this program is distributed to should be informed of
- and encouraged to support the shareware concept.
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- 5. Doc files with EGA Mouse Paint must remain together and be distributed
- on the same diskette or Arc'd together. NO FILE MAY BE DELETED
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- Section 11: Disclaimer
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- The author reserves all rights to EGA Mouse Paint and it's associated
- documentation. Flying Mouse Software assumes no liability to you or any
- other party for the use or misuse of this program for damages caused
- either direct or consequential.
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- Section 12: Upgrades this version
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- 1. The documentation has been enhanced and separated from the program.
- 2. The ScreenSaver function has been changed to work faster and not
- write/erase to the disk.
- 3. Verify function (yes/no) has been added to the menu buttons
- 4. You can select colors or use buttons without first clearing the
- color from the crayon (cursor).
- 5. Timer function can be stopped by 0/46/or pressing Enter.
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- Section 13: Registration Information
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- Registration entitles you to the latest version of the program as they
- become available. You can also call us with any problems (see Tech
- support). Only registered users will receive over the phone help.
- We will verify registrations. Registered user you will be the first
- ones to be informed of any major upgrades or modifications made to the
- program. Your comments / suggestions will have the highest consideration
- for incorporation into the program.
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- Section 14: ASP (Ombudsman)
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- This program is produced by Flying Mouse Software, 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
- 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a Compuserve message via
- easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
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- REGISTRATION FORM
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- Registration Fee for EGA Mouse Paint - $18.50
- Shipping & Handling - $ 1.50
- Total = $20.00
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- Make check payable to Flying Mouse Software, fill in
- this form and return to:
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- Flying Mouse Software
- P.O. Box 606
- Midway City, CA. 92655
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- Thank You for your time in Regestering this Program .....
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- Please DO NOT send cash .....
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- HAVE FUN & ENJOY THE PROGRAM .....
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