README.TXT - EZSOUND FX APPLICATION & ACCESSORIES
VERSION 3.00
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Please take the time to review this file before installing and
running EZSOUND FX or any of the enclosed applications.  This
file contains important program, file, and copyright
information.

Users should note that all of the applications in the EZSound
collection are written for use in the Microsoft(R) Windows(TM)
operating environment.

All applications in the collection require Microsoft Windows
version 3.1 or higher and minimum VGA (640x480) or higher
graphics capability.

A sound card or other audio hardware is required for all
applications making use of waveform audio (.WAV) or MIDI
Sequencer (.MID) file playback.  A sound card or other audio
hardware is required for applications making use of Video for
Windows (.AVI) file playback with audio enabled.

Users should note that different driver sets are required for
each multimedia file format.  These driver sets, whether
supplied with Windows itself or provided by third-party vendors,
must be correctly installed and configured in order for file
playback to be possible.



EZSOUND COLLECTION
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The EZSound Collection includes the following applications:

	EZSOUND FX
	----------
	A full-featured multimedia utility for Windows.
	EZSound FX provides highly-flexible playback functions
	for Video for Windows (.AVI), MIDI Sequencer (.MID),
	and Waveform Audio (.WAV) files.  EZSound FX includes
	a built-in module for assigning multimedia files to
	selected Windows events, and comes complete with a
	user-configurable QuickButton feature allowing easy
	launching of multimedia accessory programs (or any
	Windows application).

	EZSOUND CD
	----------
	A compact, easy-to-use audio CD player for Windows.
	EZSound CD allows playback of selected tracks from any
	audio compact disc.  The program includes features for
	selecting favorite tracks for playback, as well as
	auto-repeat of single tracks or the entire disc.

	EZCLOCK
	-------
	An entertaining talking clock utility for Windows.
	EZClock comes complete with multi-language support as
	well as male and female voice modules, four independent
	alarm functions, and the ability to provide voice time
	updates at user-selected intervals.  The program can
	also be configured to play stand-alone waveform (.WAV)
	files.

	EZMONITOR
	---------
	A handy talking system monitor for Windows.  EZMonitor
	checks available free memory, system resources, and
	disk space on any installed physical or logical drive.
	Users can choose from several information display and
	system warning options.

	EZSOUND PLAYER
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	A full-featured multimedia file player for Windows.
	EZSound Player allows one-step playback of .AVI, .MID,
	and .WAV files directly from the program interface.
	Selected files of any or all media types can be grouped
	together into a playback queue for consecutive playback.
	Playback queues can be saved as "album" files for
	convenient loading and playing any time.

	EZSOUND BAR
	-----------
	A handy waveform audio (.WAV) file player for Windows.
	EZSound Bar allows one-step playback of .WAV files from
	a bank of 10 user-configurable pushbutton controls.



EZSOUND FX PROGRAM FILES
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The EZSound FX package consists of the following files:

	EZSOUND.EXE
	EZSOUND.HLP
	EZCBTN.DLL
	EZHOOK.DLL
	EZSNDS.DLL

An additional file, EZSOUND.INI, will be automatically created
and stored in the default Windows directory (e.g., C:\WINDOWS)
the first time the program is run.  This file is used for
storing the program's default settings and user preferences.



EZSOUND CD PROGRAM FILES
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The EZSound CD package consists of the following files:

	EZCD.EXE
	EZCD.HLP
	EZCDCBTN.DLL

An additional file, EZCD.INI, will be automatically created
and stored in the default Windows directory (e.g., C:\WINDOWS)
the first time the program is run.  This file is used for
storing the program's default settings and user preferences.


EZCLOCK PROGRAM FILES
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The EZClock package consists of the following files:

	EZCLOCK.EXE
	EZCLOCK.HLP
	EZC_EF1.DLL
	EZC_EF2.DLL
	EZC_EF3.DLL
	EZC_EM1.DLL
	EZC_EM2.DLL
	EZC_EM3.DLL
	EZC_FR1.DLL
	EZC_FR2.DLL
	EZC_FR3.DLL
	EZC_SP1.DLL
	EZC_SP2.DLL
	EZC_SP3.DLL
	EZC_SND.DLL

An additional file, EZCLOCK.INI, will be automatically created
and stored in the default Windows directory (e.g., C:\WINDOWS)
the first time the program is run.  This file is used for
storing the program's default settings and user preferences.



EZMONITOR PROGRAM FILES
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The EZMonitor package consists of the following files:

	EZMONITR.EXE
	EZMONITR.HLP

An additional file, EZMONITR.INI, will be automatically created
and stored in the default Windows directory (e.g., C:\WINDOWS)
the first time the program is run.  This file is used for
storing the program's default settings and user preferences.



EZSOUND PLAYER PROGRAM FILES
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The EZSound Player package consists of the following files:

	EZPLAYER.EXE
	EZPLAYER.HLP



EZSOUND BAR PROGRAM FILES
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The EZSound Bar package consists of the following files:

	EZSBAR.EXE
	EZSBAR.HLP

An additional file, EZSBAR.INI, will be automatically created
and stored in the default Windows directory (e.g., C:\WINDOWS)
the first time the program is run.  This file is used for
storing the program's default settings and user preferences.



RUN-TIME HELP
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Each application in the collection is designed with ease of
use topmost in mind.  Toward that end, comprehensive run-time
help is provided for each application in the form of a Windows
help file (*.HLP).

Each application's help file is accessible via the menu bar
"Help/Contents..." command.  Those accessories without standard
menu bars provide access to their help files from a system menu
command.

The help files contain all the information you need to operate
their client programs.  Several of the help files contain their
own troubleshooting sections, which can be especially helpful
if users encounter problems during program setup or
configuration.

Help files can be loaded directly from the Windows Help
accessory (WINHELP.EXE).

Users should bear in mind that the Windows Help system includes
a useful feature for easily printing selected topics from any
loaded help file.  This feature is accessed via the Help menu
bar "File/Print Topic" command.

This handy feature can be used to turn your "manual on disk"
into hard copy for future reference.



BACKUP COPIES
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We recommend that you make a backup copy of the master program
disk(s) before installing or running any of the EZSOUND
applications.  It is usually a good idea to install the program
files from the backup disks and keep the original master disks
in a safe place.


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EZSOUND FX (Version 3.00)
Portions Copyright (c) 1994 Matthew T. Smith
Pegasus Development, St. Louis, Missouri

Portions Copyright (c) 1993 Chris Craig

This product is licensed exclusively to:

	FUTURE TRENDS SOFTWARE, INC.
	Dallas, Texas

The information contained in this documentation is subject to
revision and/or alteration without prior notice.  This
documentation represents no obligation, expressed or implied,
on the part of the author or Pegasus Development.

The software described in this documentation is provided
under the terms of a license agreement.  The software license
agreement specifies the terms and conditions for its lawful use.

Microsoft(R) is a registered trademark and Windows is a trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.  All other trademarks mentioned herein
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
corporations, and are hereby acknowledged.
