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                         MUSIC & VIDEO LIBRARIAN V 3.8
                               Shareware Version

                   Copyright 1993 Alpine Software Development










                               TABLE OF CONTENTS




       Data Entry of Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    6
         Music Albums  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    7
         Album Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   12
         Video Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   15
         Hi-Fi & Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   21
         Radio Station Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   25
       Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   29
         Music Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   30
           Album Report by Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   31
           Album Report by Artist  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   32
           Album Report By Song  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   33
         Video Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   34
           Video Library Full Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   35
           Video Library by Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   36
         Hi-Fi Equipment Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   37
           Equipment list by Description . . . . . . . . . . . . .   38
           Equipment list by type  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   39
         Radio Station Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   40
           Radio stations by station call  . . . . . . . . . . . .   41
           Radio stations by frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   42
       Tables  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   43
         Media Validation Table  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   44
         Category Validation Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   46
       Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   48
         Free Form Report Generator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   49
         Reorganize/Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   52
         Set Screen Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   53
         Set Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   55
       Manual/Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   60
         View/Print Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   61
         View/Print Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   62
       Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   63
         Help Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   65



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     The Music and Video Librarian is an application designed for
     people who collect videos (can be tapes, lasers, or even filem)
     and music to keep track of there collections.

     Simple and straight forward menuing software allows you to add or
     update records in the system using arrow keys and function keys
     to all the features of the system.

     Many standard reports are provided in different sequences to list
     items from the files.  We have also included in the software a Free
     Form Report generator which will allow you to design, run and save
     your own reports.

     Features
     ========

       - Simple to use pull down menus and pop-up windows

       - Context sensitive help available on all screens

       - Organize Music collections

       - Organize Video collections

       - Maintain accurate information about your audio and
         videl equipment

       - Record information about your local radio stations

       - Each album can contain an many songs (tracks) as
         needed as the only limitation is the size of your
         hard drive.

       - Up to 16 million entries can be entered into each of
         the databases.

       - Up to 64000 characters of information can be recorded
         for each song.  Wh have provided this feature for those
         users whold like to store additional information such as
         all the musicians who played the song or the words in the
         song.

       - Locating records is easy using the menus.

       - Print options allow you to print on any printer that may
         be available.  Provided standard are the printer setups
         for HP, IBM and several others.

       - Many standard reports are provided.  If you have specific
         requirements then you can use the Free Form Report
         generator and design your own.

       - Complete tools are provided to manage your files and keep

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         them performing at there best.

       - Fully configurable including screen color selection,
         printer setup and more.

     Installation
     ============

     Please see the accompanying documentation for complete installation
     instructions.


     System Requirements
     ===================

     MS/DOS or PC/DOS 3.1 or higher

     At least 1mb minimum hard disk space.  Actual amount will depend
     on the size of the various collections.

     Any standard printer including HP laser.

     One floppy drive either 3 1/2 or 5 1/4 any density.

     Limitations
     ===========

     There are no real limitations in this software.  You may store as
     much information as you like and are only limited by the amount of
     hard disk space you have.  Each of the Files may contain a maximum
     of 16 million records which should be plenty for most users (were
     sorry that those users with over 16 million albums will not be
     able to use this software).

     In this version only the Free Form report generator may print to a
     network (Novell) printer.  If you would like full network (Novell)
     support contact us for special pricing.


     Initial SignOn
     ==============

     The first time you start up the Music and Video Librarian it will
     ask you for your registered name.  Please enter your name as it
     will be used on screens and reports.  The following is a sample of
     this signon screen:


       ķ
                            Initial Installation                    
                                                                    
        Registered User:                                            
       Ľ

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     Invoking the Music and Video Librarian
     ======================================

     To start up the program enter the following commands at the
     C prompt:

         CD MVLIB
         MIM              or  MT M (for monochrome monitors)

     The first command will change to the directory where you installed
     the software and the second command will start the program.  After
     several seconds (depending on the speed of your machine) you will
     see the welcome screen.  Press enter 2 times and the menus will
     appear at the top of the screen.















     Browsing The Files
     ==================

     As you begin to add records to the various files the software
     will automatically put you into a browse mode (when there is at
     least one record).  The following is an example of the browse
     screen for the Vendor Table:

          ͻ
                            Music Albums File                  
          ͹
          Album Number             Title of Album             
          Ķ
                    10Long Distance Voyager                   
                    20In Search of the Lost Cord              
                    30Eye In The Sky                          
                    40Fresh Aire I                            
                    50The Turn of a Friendly Card             
                                                              
                                                              
                                                              
          ͼ
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     By using the up and down arrow keys you can move to different
     records in the file.  Using the [PGUP] and [PGDN] keys you can
     move a full screen at a time (about 16 records), and using [Alt
     PGUP] or [Alt PGDN] you can move to the first record or last
     record in the file.  When you have found the record you would
     like to view or change (indicated by highlighting) press the
     enter key.  The record will now be displayed.

     Also note at the bottom of the screen there is a field used for
     searching.  If you have a large file you can use this field to
     position the highlighted item to a range of records.  For example
     if you are in the MUSIC file and have used the select key (see
     below) for Title of Album and you are looking for "Long Distance
     Voyager" then enter into this field "Lon" or "Long" or" Long D"
     and the highlighted item will be the first item.  You can use this
     feature to move quickly through the files.

     If you would like to view records in a different order press the
     [F10] key and a small menu will appear at the lower right hand
     corner of the screen giving you the choices for the file you are
     browsing.  The following example illustrates the alternates for
     the Music file:

               >Select Key<Ŀ
                Album Number   
                Title of Album 
                Artist or Group
               

     Each file in Music and Video Librarian has different selection
     keys so you will need to experiment as to what select keys are
     best for you.


     Screen Saver
     ============

     After 2 minutes of inactivity the software will display the
     following screen:

                    Ŀ
                     The screen has been saved    
                     Press the spacebar to resume 
                    

     This box will move around the screen in a random pattern until
     such time as you press the space key at which time you will
     return back to the same screen you were at.

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     Special Keys used on menus
     ==========================

         [INS]    The Insert key is used to add new records
                  to the file selected.

         [DEL]    The delete key is used to delete the currently
                  selected (highlighted - reverse video) record

         [ENTER]  Pressing enter will select the current item for
                  processing (i.e. editing or running reports)

         [PgUp]   Move one screen at a time towards the top (i.e.
                  during a browse of a file)

         [PgDn]   Move one screen at a time towards the bottom
                  (i.e. during a browse of a file)

         [HOME]   Go to the top item or record

         [END]    Go to the bottom item or record

         [ESC]    End (or exit) the current function

         [F1]     Displays context sensitive help (Context
                  sensitive help will display information about
                  the function, field, or area in the program
                  you are in).

         [F2]     Displays the Help Topics file that will give
                  you all of the documentation for Hardwaree Software
                  Information System online.

         [F6]     Will bring up the screen to select the SYSTEM
                  options (name, address, etc).

         [F10]    During browse of a database this function key will
                  display a list of secondary indexed that can be used
                  to select records from.

     Special Keys used during edit
     =============================

         [up]     Go up one field
         [down]   Go down one field
         [HOME]   Go to the first field
         [END]    Go to the last field
         [ENTER]  Go to the next field
         [ESC]    End (or exit) the current function

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     Data Entry of Information
     =========================

     This is the menu that you will used to select the various files
     for data entry (adding, changing, or deleting records) from the
     Music and Video Librarian.  Up selecting this menu item the
     following menu will appear:

             ͻ
              Music Albums              
              Album Songs               
              Video Library             
              Hi-Fi & Video Equipment   
              Radio Station Directory   
             ͼ

     The first menu item under the DATA ENTRY item is Music Albums.
     the Music and Video Librarian has an originization for keeping
     Musci records together and can be summarized as follows:

         To add album songs to a music album there must be a
         corresponding Music record in the Music Album file
         before the record can be added.

         To delete a Album record ALL of the Album Songs must
         be deleted from the Album Song file.

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     Music Albums
     ============

   ͻ
                              Album Information                            
   Ķ
     Album Id..                                                      
                                                                           
     Title.....          
     Artist....                    
                                                                           
     Media.....           Category....                              
   Ķ
                                                                           
     Date Purch     Cost........                             
                                                                           
     Label.....                                        
     Label Id..                                                  
     Year......                              Comments.....   
                                                                           
     Tracks....                                                  
   ͼ


     This is the screen used to make changes to the album file.

     TO RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN

          Press <ESC> until a pop-up appears and asks you if you want
          to EXIT.  Pressing <ESC> from any screen in the program will
          get you back to the previous screen.  To exit ir quit the
          program press <ESC> until you are prompted to exit the
          program.

          Selecting this menu option brings up a browse window. If the
          file is empty, you will automatically be put into a screen
          for adding your first record.

          But let's start with the browse window. You only see the
          first couple of fields when it comes up. By pressing the
          Arrow keys you can move to the right, left, down, or up in
          order to see all the records and fields in your databases.
          Page up, down, home , and end will also move you through the
          window.

          While in the Browse you can change the order your data is
          presented in (we call this indexing).  Press F10 to see a pop-up
          of the indexes available. Use the arrow keys to highlight the one
          you want and press <Enter>. You can use the arrow keys to move to
          the field containing the index condition before or after you
          select the new index.  If you want to search for the name of a

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          user, index on the user's name and type in some or all of it.
          Then press <Enter>. If you only typed in a few letters of the
          name ('stu', for example), the program will seek the first person
          whose name starts with 'Stu'. The same hold true for all the
          indexes.

     ADDING A RECORD

          <INS>:..Use the Insert key when you want to add a record to your
          files.  This will open a screen to enter your data.

     EDITING A RECORD

          <Enter>:..First highlight the record you wand to edit and press
          <Enter>.  The screen will look different than when you add a
          record.  An '==>' is visible at the first field. Using the arrow
          keys move to the field you want to edit and press <Enter>. This
          will allow you to edit the field.  Press <Enter> again and the
          '==>' will re-appear.  Edit all the fields you need and press
          <ESC> to accept, re-try, or cancel you edits.

     DELETING A RECORD

          <DEL>:..Highlight the record you want to delete and press the
          <DEL> key.

     The following fields are contained in the Album database:


          Album Number
          ------------

          Format:    6 position character field

          Contents:  This field is a mandatory field used to identify
                     each of your albums.  There is no specific format
                     for this filed so we suggest that you develop a
                     scheme for numbering your collection.  Consider
                     the following example:

                       1xxxxx   Used for rock albums
                       2xxxxx   Used for Jazz albums
                       3xxxxx   Used for all other albums
                       9xxxxx   Used for rare albums

                     where xxxxx is a number staring with 00001 and is
                     incremented by +1 for each album.


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          Title of Album
          --------------

          Format:    35 position character field

          Contents:  Enter the title or the name of the album as it
                     appears on the album cover.  If the name starts
                     with a word such as "The Best...." then we
                     suggest that you code the title as "Best...., The"
                     so that when you product reports by title they
                     will be ordered properly.


          Artist or Group
          ---------------

          Format:    40 position character field

          Contents:  Enter either the primary artist of the group
                     who performed this album.


          Album Media
          -----------

          Format:    12 position character field

          Contents:  Enter the album media for this album.  Pressing
                     enter is this field will pop up a menu of default
                     media's that you can select from by moving the
                     up and down arrow keys.  When you find the media
                     you desire press enter and it will be placed into the
                     field for you.

                     The following media's came as default with the
                     software:

                        ALBUM
                        CD
                        DAT
                        EP
                        SINGLE
                        45
                        78
                        CASETTE
                        TAPE
                        OTHER

                    You can add additional entries either by entering the
                    new category in this field or by using the TABLES
                    menu and selecting MEDIA.  Please refer to the

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                    MEDIA later in this manual on how to add change
                    or delete records from this file.


          Category of Music
          -----------------

          Format:    12 position character field

          Contents:  Enter the music catagory for this album.  Pressing
                     enter is this field will pop up a menu of default
                     categories that you can select from by moving the
                     up and down arrow keys.  When you find the catageory
                     you desire press enter and it will be placed into the
                     field for you.

                     The following categories came as default with the
                     software:

                        ROCK
                        JAZZ
                        FUSION
                        POPULAR
                        NEW WAVE
                        CLASSICAL
                        SOUND TRACK
                        COUNTRY
                        VINTAGE

                    You can add additional entries either by entering the
                    new category in this field or by using the TABLES
                    menu and selecting CATEGORY.  Please refer to the
                    category later in this manual on how to add change
                    or delete records from this file.


          Date Purchased
          --------------

          Format:    8 position date field

          Contents:  Enter the date you purchased this album in the
                     format of MM/DD/YY.  Example 08/15/93.


          Cost of Album
          -------------


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          Format:    6 position numeric field
                       (format nnn.nn

          Contents:  Enter the cost you paid for this album in dollars
                     and cents.  Example 14.95.  You do not need to enter
                     the dollar ($) sign.


          Album Label
          -----------

          Format:    20 position character field

          Contents:  Enter the recording label as it appears on the
                     label of the album.


          Album Identification
          --------------------

          Format:    10 position character field

          Contents:  This field is used to record the manufactures
                     album identification number.


          Year Released
          -------------

          Format:    4 position numeric field

          Contents:  The year the album was released.  Do not confuse
                     the year with the copyright year as they may be
                     different.  Some groups perform in one year and
                     release there album the next.

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     Album Songs
     ===========

               Ŀ
                               Songs by Track                 
               Ĵ
                 Track...                                   
                                                              
                 Title...       
                                                              
                 Time....   :                             
                                                              
                 Misc....                           
               


     The Songs by Track file is used to record track information about
     each track on an Album.  This is an optional file and is not
     required for successfull use.  The following guidelines will help
     you use this file:

     TO RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN

          Press <ESC> until a pop-up appears and asks you if you want
          to EXIT.  Pressing <ESC> from any screen in the program will
          get you back to the previous screen.  To exit ir quit the
          program press <ESC> until you are prompted to exit the
          program.

          Selecting this menu option brings up a browse window. If the
          file is empty, you will automatically be put into a screen
          for adding your first record.

          But let's start with the browse window. You only see the
          first couple of fields when it comes up. By pressing the
          Arrow keys you can move to the right, left, down, or up in
          order to see all the records and fields in your databases.
          Page up, down, home , and end will also move you through the
          window.

          While in the Browse you can change the order your data is
          presented in (we call this indexing).  Press F10 to see a pop-up
          of the indexes available. Use the arrow keys to highlight the one
          you want and press <Enter>. You can use the arrow keys to move to
          the field containing the index condition before or after you
          select the new index.  If you want to search for the name of a
          user, index on the user's name and type in some or all of it.
          Then press <Enter>. If you only typed in a few letters of the
          name ('stu', for example), the program will seek the first person
          whose name starts with 'Stu'. The same hold true for all the
          indexes.

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     ADDING A RECORD

          <INS>:..Use the Insert key when you want to add a record to your
          files.  This will open a screen to enter your data.

     EDITING A RECORD

          <Enter>:..First highlight the record you wand to edit and press
          <Enter>.  The screen will look different than when you add a
          record.  An '==>' is visible at the first field. Using the arrow
          keys move to the field you want to edit and press <Enter>. This
          will allow you to edit the field.  Press <Enter> again and the
          '==>' will re-appear.  Edit all the fields you need and press
          <ESC> to accept, re-try, or cancel you edits.

     DELETING A RECORD

          <DEL>:..Highlight the record you want to delete and press the
          <DEL> key.


          Track Number
          ------------

          Format:    3 position Numeric field

          Contents:  We have provided a 3 position field here to be
                     used to contain the side and track number.  For
                     example vinal records have 2 sides each with any
                     number of tracks:

                       101 - side 1 track 1
                       103 - side 1 track 3
                       204 - side 2 track 4

                     For newer CD type media simply use the track number
                     starting with 1.


          Track Title
          -----------

          Format:    30 position character field

          Contents:  The full title of the song for this track.


          Track Minutes
          -------------


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          Format:    2 position numeric field

          Contents:  The number of minuted for this song or track.
                     The next field is used to record the seconds.


          Track seconds
          -------------

          Format:    2 position numreic field

          Contents:  The number of partial seconds for the song or
                     track.

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     Video Library
     =============

      ͻ
                              Video Tape Library                       
      Ķ
       Tape No.....                                              
       Title.......            
       Category....                                     
       Color/BW....    Cost...        Rating....    
      Ķ
       Storage Loc.          Loaned to.  
      Ķ
       Time........   Speed...    Start.....     End...    
      Ķ
       Desc........                                                    
           
           
       Stars.......                                                    
                     
       Director....                                                    
                                         
      ͼ


     This section is used to record information about your video
     collection.  The material that you record can be about any type
     of videos.

     A number of standard reports are provided to list out information
     from the videos file. If you do not like the format of the reports
     we have supplied you can design your own using the free format
     report generator described elsewhere in this manual.

     TO RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN

          Press <ESC> until a pop-up appears and asks you if you want
          to EXIT.  Pressing <ESC> from any screen in the program will
          get you back to the previous screen.  To exit ir quit the
          program press <ESC> until you are prompted to exit the
          program.

          Selecting this menu option brings up a browse window. If the
          file is empty, you will automatically be put into a screen
          for adding your first record.

          But let's start with the browse window. You only see the
          first couple of fields when it comes up. By pressing the
          Arrow keys you can move to the right, left, down, or up in
          order to see all the records and fields in your databases.
          Page up, down, home , and end will also move you through the

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          window.

          While in the Browse you can change the order your data is
          presented in (we call this indexing).  Press F10 to see a pop-up
          of the indexes available. Use the arrow keys to highlight the one
          you want and press <Enter>. You can use the arrow keys to move to
          the field containing the index condition before or after you
          select the new index.  If you want to search for the name of a
          user, index on the user's name and type in some or all of it.
          Then press <Enter>. If you only typed in a few letters of the
          name ('stu', for example), the program will seek the first person
          whose name starts with 'Stu'. The same hold true for all the
          indexes.

     ADDING A RECORD

          <INS>:..Use the Insert key when you want to add a record to your
          files.  This will open a screen to enter your data.

     EDITING A RECORD

          <Enter>:..First highlight the record you wand to edit and press
          <Enter>.  The screen will look different than when you add a
          record.  An '==>' is visible at the first field. Using the arrow
          keys move to the field you want to edit and press <Enter>. This
          will allow you to edit the field.  Press <Enter> again and the
          '==>' will re-appear.  Edit all the fields you need and press
          <ESC> to accept, re-try, or cancel you edits.

     DELETING A RECORD

          <DEL>:..Highlight the record you want to delete and press the
          <DEL> key.


          Tape No
          -------

          Format:    6 Character numeric field

          Contents:  This field is used to contain a reference tape number
                     that is used for identification of tapes.  You should
                     place a sticker on the outside of the tape with this
                     number and file the tapes in sequence.


          Video Title
          -----------

          Format:    40 Character field (not required)

          Contents:  Use this field to enter the title of the video


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          Category
          --------

          Format:    6 position character field
                       (must have an entry in the Category table)

          Contents:  This field will allow you to group your videos
                     into different categories.  Some examples might
                     include:

                        COMEDY   For Comides
                        DRAMA    For Drama

                     NOTE: To add a new category code you may either go
                     to the TABLE menu and select category and add the
                     new code there or enter the new code in this
                     field and a screen will appear for you to
                     add it here.  Which ever you use will bring
                     the same results.


          Color/BW
          --------

          Format:    1 position character field (free form)

          Contents:  This field is used to distinguish between
                     color and black and white videos.  Suggest
                     using the following:

                       C = Color
                       B = Black and White


          Cost
          ----

          Format:    8 position numeric field
                       (format 99999.99)

          Contents:  Enter the original cost YOU paid for the video
                     in dollars and cents (24.95).


          Rating
          ------


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          Format:    5 position character field (free form)

          Contents:  Enter the standard movie rating for this video.
                     Examples:

                       G
                       PG
                       PG13
                       R
                       N/R


          Storage Location
          ----------------

          Format:    10 position character field

          Contents:  Use this field to record the storage location
                     of where the video is located.
                     Some examples include:

                        C1S1     Cabinet 1 shelf 1
                        ONLOAN   Loaned out
                        CLOSET


          Loaned To
          ---------

          Format:    30 position character field (free form)

          Contents:  When you load your videos out to friends use
                     this field to record there name and maybe the
                     date you loaned out the video.  Suggest that
                     you use last name first followed by the first
                     name as this will simplify generating
                     reports.


          Running time
          ------------

          Format:    4 position numeric field (free form)

          Contents:  Enter the total running time of the video.


          Speed
          -----

          Format:    2 position character field (free form)


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          Contents:  Enter the 2 character video tape speed.


          Starting Counter
          ----------------

          Format:    4 position numeric field (free form)

          Contents:  This field is used to record the starting counter
                     for those tapes that have several movies on them.
                     If this is a single video tape then this field
                     may be left blank.


          Ending Position
          ---------------

          Format:    4 position numeric field (free form)

          Contents:  This field is used to record the ending counter
                     for those tapes that have several movies on them.
                     If this is a single video tape then this field
                     may be left blank.


          Description (1)
          ---------------

          Format:    59 position character field

          Contents:  This is the first of two free form fields we
                     have provided to contain additional descriptive
                     information about the videos.  Some examples for
                     the use of this field include:

                        1. Additional stars

                        2. Plot of movie

                        3. Things like location and subjects


          Description (2)
          ---------------

          Format:    59 position character field

          Contents:  This is the second of two free form fields we
                     have provided to contain additional descriptive
                     information about the videos.  Some examples for
                     the use of this field include:

                        1. Additional stars

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                        2. Plot of movie

                        3. Things like location and subjects


          Stars
          -----

          Format:    30 position character field (free form)

          Contents:  Enter the name(s) of the people who star in this
                     film.  Suggest that you use last name first
                     followed by the first name as this will simplify
                     generating reports by Director.


          Director
          --------

          Format:    20 position character field (free form)

          Contents:  Enter the name of the person who directed the
                     film.  Suggest that you use last name first
                     followed by the first name as this will simpilfy
                     generating reports by Director.

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     Hi-Fi & Video Equipment
     =======================

         ͻ
                      Hi-Fi & Video Equipment Inventory             
         Ķ
           Description......          
           Make.............                    
           Equipment Type...                         
           Model............                         
           Serial No........                         
         Ķ
           Date Purchased...                                
           Price Paid.......                                 
           Current Value....                                 
           Valued Date......                                
         ͼ


     The equipment database has been provided for you to keep track of
     all the audio and video components you have.  When adding records
     to this file don't forget to add those small items such as cables,
     batteries, camera cases, etc.  The following guidelines will help
     you use this file:

     TO RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN

          Press <ESC> until a pop-up appears and asks you if you want
          to EXIT.  Pressing <ESC> from any screen in the program will
          get you back to the previous screen.  To exit ir quit the
          program press <ESC> until you are prompted to exit the
          program.

          Selecting this menu option brings up a browse window. If the
          file is empty, you will automatically be put into a screen
          for adding your first record.

          But let's start with the browse window. You only see the
          first couple of fields when it comes up. By pressing the
          Arrow keys you can move to the right, left, down, or up in
          order to see all the records and fields in your databases.
          Page up, down, home , and end will also move you through the
          window.

          While in the Browse you can change the order your data is
          presented in (we call this indexing).  Press F10 to see a pop-up
          of the indexes available. Use the arrow keys to highlight the one
          you want and press <Enter>. You can use the arrow keys to move to
          the field containing the index condition before or after you
          select the new index.  If you want to search for the name of a
          user, index on the user's name and type in some or all of it.

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          Then press <Enter>. If you only typed in a few letters of the
          name ('stu', for example), the program will seek the first person
          whose name starts with 'Stu'. The same hold true for all the
          indexes.

     ADDING A RECORD

          <INS>:..Use the Insert key when you want to add a record to your
          files.  This will open a screen to enter your data.

     EDITING A RECORD

          <Enter>:..First highlight the record you wand to edit and press
          <Enter>.  The screen will look different than when you add a
          record.  An '==>' is visible at the first field. Using the arrow
          keys move to the field you want to edit and press <Enter>. This
          will allow you to edit the field.  Press <Enter> again and the
          '==>' will re-appear.  Edit all the fields you need and press
          <ESC> to accept, re-try, or cancel you edits.

     DELETING A RECORD

          <DEL>:..Highlight the record you want to delete and press the
          <DEL> key.


          Equipment Description
          ---------------------

          Format:    30 position character field

          Contents:  Enter a brief description of item.  Other
                     fields are provided for make, model and
                     serial number.


          Make of Equipment
          -----------------

          Format:    20 position character field

          Contents:  Enter the make or the manufacture of the
                     equipment.


          Equipment type
          --------------


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          Format:    15 position character field

          Contents:   Enter the type of equip this is.  Consider the
                      following examples:

                        VCR
                        Tuner
                        Camera


          Model of Equipment
          ------------------

          Format:    15 position character field

          Contents:  Enter the model of the equipment.  Often this
                     can be found on the sticker that has the serial
                     number on it.


          Serial Number
          -------------

          Format:    15 position character field

          Contents:  Enter the equipments serial number.  On some
                     components there is a sticker on the bottom or
                     back, and on others it is stamped on the case.


          Date Purchased
          --------------

          Format:    8 position date field
                       (format MM/DD/YY)

          Contents:  Enter the date you purchased the item.  This
                     date should be the same date that is on the sales
                     reciept if you are saving sales reciepts (and we
                     suggest that you keep these in a safe place).


          Cost of Equipment
          -----------------

          Format:    7 position numeric field

          Contents:  This field should contain the original cost
                     you paid for the item and not the current value.
                     We have another field for this purpose.


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          Current Value
          -------------

          Format:    7 position numeric field

          Contents:  If you have an idea of how much this item is
                     worth enter that value in this field and enter
                     todays date in the Date Of Value Field.


          Date of value
          -------------

          Format:    8 position date field
                       (format MM/DD/YY)

          Contents:  If you have estimated the value for this item
                     and entered that value in the Current Value
                     field enter the date you estimated it here.

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     Radio Station Directory
     =======================

         ͻ
                          Radio Station Information                 
         Ķ
          Station Call...                                       
                                                                    
          Address........             
                                      
          City...........     ST.        
                                                                    
          Phone..........                            
                                                                    
          Station Format.                       
                                                                    
          Frequency......                                   
         ͼ


     The radio station directory is used to assist you in locating radio
     stations in your area.  To implement this feature we suggest that
     you buy your local Sunday paper and find the radio station
     directory in the entertanment section.  As you gain additional
     knowledge about the stations you can update this file.  This file
     can also be used to locate a specific type of programming.  The
     following guidelines will help you use this file:

     TO RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN

          Press <ESC> until a pop-up appears and asks you if you want
          to EXIT.  Pressing <ESC> from any screen in the program will
          get you back to the previous screen.  To exit ir quit the
          program press <ESC> until you are prompted to exit the
          program.

          Selecting this menu option brings up a browse window. If the
          file is empty, you will automatically be put into a screen
          for adding your first record.

          But let's start with the browse window. You only see the
          first couple of fields when it comes up. By pressing the
          Arrow keys you can move to the right, left, down, or up in
          order to see all the records and fields in your databases.
          Page up, down, home , and end will also move you through the
          window.

          While in the Browse you can change the order your data is
          presented in (we call this indexing).  Press F10 to see a pop-up
          of the indexes available. Use the arrow keys to highlight the one
          you want and press <Enter>. You can use the arrow keys to move to

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          the field containing the index condition before or after you
          select the new index.  If you want to search for the name of a
          user, index on the user's name and type in some or all of it.
          Then press <Enter>. If you only typed in a few letters of the
          name ('stu', for example), the program will seek the first person
          whose name starts with 'Stu'. The same hold true for all the
          indexes.

     ADDING A RECORD

          <INS>:..Use the Insert key when you want to add a record to your
          files.  This will open a screen to enter your data.

     EDITING A RECORD

          <Enter>:..First highlight the record you wand to edit and press
          <Enter>.  The screen will look different than when you add a
          record.  An '==>' is visible at the first field. Using the arrow
          keys move to the field you want to edit and press <Enter>. This
          will allow you to edit the field.  Press <Enter> again and the
          '==>' will re-appear.  Edit all the fields you need and press
          <ESC> to accept, re-try, or cancel you edits.

     DELETING A RECORD

          <DEL>:..Highlight the record you want to delete and press the
          <DEL> key.


          Station Call
          ------------

          Format:    4 position character field

          Contents:  Enter the FCC radio station call sign.  This
                     field will be converted to all capital letters
                     for you (koai becomes KOAI).


          Address Line 1
          --------------

          Format:    30 position character field

          Contents:  Enter the first line of address where the
                     radio station is located.


          Address line 2
          --------------


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          Format:    30 position character field

          Contents:  Enter the second line of address where the
                     radio station is located.


          City
          ----

          Format:    25 position character field

          Contents:  Enter the city where the redio station is located in


          State
          -----

          Format:    2 position character field

          Contents:  Enter the state where the redio station is located in


          Primary Phone No.
          -----------------

          Format:    15 position character field

          Contents:  Enter the primary phone number of the radio station.


          Station Format
          --------------

          Format:    20 position character field

          Contents:  This is a free form field used to record the format
                     of music this station has.  Consider the following:

                        Country Music
                        Jazz
                        Rock
                        News
                        Classical


          Frequency
          ---------

          Format:    8 position numeric field

          Contents:  Enter the frequency (where the station can be
                     found on the dial) code here.  For FM stations

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                     frequency can be entered as 100.5 or 107.1

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     Reporting
     =========

     All of the standard "canned" reports can be found under this
     menu item.  When you select this menu item the following
     menu will appear:

              ͻ
               Music Reports          
               Video Reports          
               Hi-Fi Equipment Reports
               Radio Station Reports  
              ͼ

     As you select different files you will be given a choice as to
     the order or sorting sequence for that report.  If you find
     that our standard reports are not giving you the data you need
     for a particular purpose then we have provided the Free Form
     Report Generater which will enable you to design and run your
     own reports.  This function can be found under the Utilities
     Menu option.

     One final note.  If you have some suggestions for additional
     reports please drop us a line with your ideas and we will
     take them into consideration on future releases of the software.

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     Music Reports
     =============

     The standard music reports can be selected from this menu
     item.  When selected the following menu appears:

                >Music Reports<ͻ
                 Album Report by Title 
                 Album Report by Artist
                 Album Report By Song  
                ͼ

     Both album and album with songs are printed from here.  There
     is not a seperate menu for just songs.

     If you do not like the format of these reports  you can design
     your own using the free format report generator described
     elsewhere in this manual.

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     Album Report by Title
     =====================

       Report:       Album Report by Title

       Description:  This report contains a list of all items from
                     the Album file sorted by Album title.

       Fields:       Album Title
                     Artist
                     Date recorded
                     Label
                     Media
                     Category

       Features:     This is an abbreviated report that shows you
                     all of the albums that you have in your collection.
                     Print this report frequently and take it to
                     the music store with you to assist in finding
                     new albums.

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     Album Report by Artist
     ======================

       Report:       Album Report by Artist

       Description:  This report contains a list of all items from
                     the Album file sorted by Artist.

       Fields:       Artist
                     Album Title
                     Media
                     Category
                     Label
                     Label ID

       Features:     This is an abbreviated report that shows you
                     all of the albums that you have in your collection.
                     ordered by artist.

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     Album Report By Song
     ====================

       Report:       Album Report with Song Information

       Description:  This report contains a list of all items from
                     the Album file sorted by Album title. For each
                     album listed the corresponding Song information
                     is also listed.

       Fields:       Album Title
                     Artist
                     Date recorded
                     Label
                     Media
                     Category

                     Track
                     Track Title
                     Track Time

       Features:     This is an full report that shows you all the
                     albums and all the songs that are on those
                     albums.

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     Video Reports
     =============

     The standard Video reports can be selected from this menu
     item.  When selected the following menu appears:

                >Video Reports<ͻ
                 Video Library Full Report
                 Video Library by Star    
                ͼ

     If you do not like the format of the reports you can design your
     own using the free format repcrt generator described elsewhere in
     this manual.

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     Video Library Full Report
     =========================

       Report:       Video Report By Title

       Description:  This report contains a list of all items from
                     the Vidoe file sorted by Title.

       Fields:       Title
                     Description
                     Stars
                     Director
                     Rating

       Features:     This report shows you all the information in
                     the Video file.

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     Video Library by Star
     =====================

       Report:       Video Report By Star

       Description:  This report contains a list of all items from
                     the Vidoe file sorted by Star.

       Fields:       Star
                     Title
                     Description
                     Director
                     Rating

       Features:     This report shows you all the information in
                     the Video file.

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     Hi-Fi Equipment Reports
     =======================

     hi fi reports
     >Hi-Fi Equipment Reports<ͻ
      Equipment list by Description
      Equipment list by type       
     ͼ

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     Equipment list by Description
     =============================

       Report:       Equipment Listing by Description

       Description:  This report contains a list of all items from
                     the EQUIPMENT file sorted by Description.

       Fields:       Description
                     Make
                     Equipment Type
                     Model
                     Serial number
                     Date Purchased
                     Cost
                     Date of current value
                     Current value

       Features:     This report shows you all the information in
                     the equipment file and is a master listing of
                     all of your equipment.  This report should be
                     given to your insurnace agent if they require a
                     special rider on your policy.  Also you should
                     keep this report in a safe place (safety box).

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     Equipment list by type
     ======================

       Report:       Equipment Listing by Equipment Type

       Description:  This report contains a list of all items from
                     the EQUIPMENT file sorted by Equipment type.

       Fields:       Equipment Type
                     Description
                     Make
                     Model
                     Serial number
                     Date Purchased
                     Cost
                     Date of current value
                     Current value

       Features:     This report shows you all the information in
                     the equipment file.

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     Radio Station Reports
     =====================

     radio station reports
     >Radio Station Reports<ͻ
      Radio stations by station call
      Radio stations by frequency   
     ͼ

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     Radio stations by station call
     ==============================

       Report:       Radio Station Report by Station Call

       Description:  This report contains a list of all items from
                     the RADIO file sorted by Station Call.

       Fields:       Station call
                     Frequency
                     Address
                     Phone

       Features:     This report shows you all the information in
                     the Radio Station file.

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     Radio stations by frequency
     ===========================

       Report:       Radio Station Report by Frequency

       Description:  This report contains a list of all items from
                     the RADIO file sorted by Frequency.

       Fields:       Frequency
                     Station Call
                     Address
                     Phone

       Features:     This report shows you all the information in
                     the Radio Station file.

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     Tables
     ======

     The tables included with Music and Video Librarian are the heart
     to insuring that information is entered into the various files
     consistantly. When this menu item is selected the following menu
     will apear:

                 ͻ
                  Media Validation Table   
                  Category Validation Table
                 ͼ

     In this version three tables are included as follows:

        MEDIA          Used to validate the Media field
                       in the Album file.

        CATEGORY       Used to validate the Category field
                       in the Album file.

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     Media Validation Table
     ======================

                       ͻ
                            Media Table Maintenance    
                       Ķ
                                                       
                            Media Code....     
                       ͼ


     This is the screen used to make changes to the Media Table.

     TO RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN

          Press <ESC> until a pop-up appears and asks you if you want
          to EXIT.  Pressing <ESC> from any screen in the program will
          get you back to the previous screen.  To exit ir quit the
          program press <ESC> until you are prompted to exit the
          program.

          Selecting this menu option brings up a browse window. If the
          file is empty, you will automatically be put into a screen
          for adding your first record.

          But let's start with the browse window. You only see the
          first couple of fields when it comes up. By pressing the
          Arrow keys you can move to the right, left, down, or up in
          order to see all the records and fields in your databases.
          Page up, down, home , and end will also move you through the
          window.

          While in the Browse you can change the order your data is
          presented in (we call this indexing).  Press F10 to see a pop-up
          of the indexes available. Use the arrow keys to highlight the one
          you want and press <Enter>. You can use the arrow keys to move to
          the field containing the index condition before or after you
          select the new index.  If you want to search for the name of a
          user, index on the user's name and type in some or all of it.
          Then press <Enter>. If you only typed in a few letters of the
          name ('stu', for example), the program will seek the first person
          whose name starts with 'Stu'. The same hold true for all the
          indexes.

     ADDING A RECORD

          <INS>:..Use the Insert key when you want to add a record to your
          files.  This will open a screen to enter your data.

     EDITING A RECORD


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          <Enter>:..First highlight the record you wand to edit and press
          <Enter>.  The screen will look different than when you add a
          record.  An '==>' is visible at the first field. Using the arrow
          keys move to the field you want to edit and press <Enter>. This
          will allow you to edit the field.  Press <Enter> again and the
          '==>' will re-appear.  Edit all the fields you need and press
          <ESC> to accept, re-try, or cancel you edits.

     DELETING A RECORD

          <DEL>:..Highlight the record you want to delete and press the
          <DEL> key.

     The following fields are contained in the Media Table.


          Media
          -----

          Format:    12 position character field

          Contents:  Enter the album media for this album.  Pressing
                     enter is this field will pop up a menu of default
                     media's that you can select from by moving the
                     up and down arrow keys.  When you find the media
                     you desire press enter and it will be placed into the
                     field for you.

                     The following media's came as default with the
                     software:

                        ALBUM
                        CD
                        DAT
                        EP
                        SINGLE
                        45
                        78
                        CASETTE
                        TAPE
                        OTHER

                    You can add additional entries either by entering the
                    new category in this field or by using the TABLES
                    menu and selecting MEDIA.  Please refer to the
                    MEDIA later in this manual on how to add change
                    or delete records from this file.

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     Category Validation Table
     =========================

                    Ŀ
                          Category Table Maintenance     
                    Ĵ
                       Category Code..       
                                                         
                    


     This is the screen used to make changes to the Category Table.

     TO RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN

          Press <ESC> until a pop-up appears and asks you if you want
          to EXIT.  Pressing <ESC> from any screen in the program will
          get you back to the previous screen.  To exit ir quit the
          program press <ESC> until you are prompted to exit the
          program.

          Selecting this menu option brings up a browse window. If the
          file is empty, you will automatically be put into a screen
          for adding your first record.

          But let's start with the browse window. You only see the
          first couple of fields when it comes up. By pressing the
          Arrow keys you can move to the right, left, down, or up in
          order to see all the records and fields in your databases.
          Page up, down, home , and end will also move you through the
          window.

          While in the Browse you can change the order your data is
          presented in (we call this indexing).  Press F10 to see a pop-up
          of the indexes available. Use the arrow keys to highlight the one
          you want and press <Enter>. You can use the arrow keys to move to
          the field containing the index condition before or after you
          select the new index.  If you want to search for the name of a
          user, index on the user's name and type in some or all of it.
          Then press <Enter>. If you only typed in a few letters of the
          name ('stu', for example), the program will seek the first person
          whose name starts with 'Stu'. The same hold true for all the
          indexes.

     ADDING A RECORD

          <INS>:..Use the Insert key when you want to add a record to your
          files.  This will open a screen to enter your data.

     EDITING A RECORD


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          <Enter>:..First highlight the record you wand to edit and press
          <Enter>.  The screen will look different than when you add a
          record.  An '==>' is visible at the first field. Using the arrow
          keys move to the field you want to edit and press <Enter>. This
          will allow you to edit the field.  Press <Enter> again and the
          '==>' will re-appear.  Edit all the fields you need and press
          <ESC> to accept, re-try, or cancel you edits.

     DELETING A RECORD

          <DEL>:..Highlight the record you want to delete and press the
          <DEL> key.

     The following fields are contained in the Category Table.


          Category
          --------

          Format:    12 position character field

          Contents:  Enter the music catagory for this album.  Pressing
                     enter is this field will pop up a menu of default
                     categories that you can select from by moving the
                     up and down arrow keys.  When you find the catageory
                     you desire press enter and it will be placed into the
                     field for you.

                     The following categories came as default with the
                     software:

                        ROCK
                        JAZZ
                        FUSION
                        POPULAR
                        NEW WAVE
                        CLASSICAL
                        SOUND TRACK
                        COUNTRY
                        VINTAGE

                    You can add additional entries either by entering the
                    new category in this field or by using the TABLES
                    menu and selecting CATEGORY.  Please refer to the
                    category later in this manual on how to add change
                    or delete records from this file.

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     Utilities
     =========

     The Utilities menu is used to select general purpose functions
     that are not directly releted to the Music and Video Librarian.

     When this menu item is selected the following menu will appear:

               ͻ
                Free Form Report Generator
                Reorganize/Sort           
                Set Screen Colors         
                Set Printer               
               ͼ

     These functions include:

            Free Form Report Generator

               Allows you to design and print your own reports.

            Reorganize/Sort

               Rebuilds and optimizes all the files.

            Set Screen Colors

               Set screen colors to your own likings.

            Add/Change Printer Configurations

               Setup printer configuration for your printer.

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     Free Form Report Generator
     ==========================

     Each report is based on a primary database you select from a
     window. You select the fields you want in the report, specify
     upper and lower limits of field values to select for the report,
     and you select a printer configuration. If the configuration you
     want does not exist, you can add a new one.

     You can define as many reports as you want for each file.  All
     reports print in a columnar format with headings. Based on the
     printer configuration you select, an effort will be made to print
     one record per line by switching between print sizes and types. If
     a complete record does not fit on one line, it will wrap to the
     next line between two fields.

     SAMPLE USAGE
     ============

     First, highlight "User-Defined Reports" and press [Enter].  You
     will see the following screen with the heading "List of Files".
     These are all the databases in Music and Video Librarian:

               ͻ
                     List of Files      
               ͹
                      File Title        
               Ķ
               Music Albums             
               Category Validation Table
               Hi-Fi & Video Equipment  
               Media Validation Table   
               Set Printer              
               Radio Station Directory  
               Album Songs              
               Video Library            
               ͼ

     For now, let's say you want a print-out of all the records
     in the Music file with a Category  of "ROCK"

               Highlight "Music Albums" and press [Enter].

               The bottom of the screen will ask you to 'Enter
               report title or esc. to cancel', type in 'Rock
               Music' and press [Enter].

               It will then ask for the 'Printer Configuration ID
               for this report', type in any three-letter ID
               defined in the Printer Setup Utility (CIT will
               work with most Dot Matrix printers), then press

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               [Enter].  If you are not sure what printer to
               use press [enter] and the following screen
               will appear:


                    ͻ
                           Printer Configurations        
                    ͹
                    Prt ID       Printer ID Title       
                    Ķ
                    CIT   Citizen MSP-10/20             
                    HP    Hewlett Packard Laser Jet II  
                    IBM   IBM Proprinter                
                    OTC   Output Technologies           
                    ͼ

               Using the arrow keys either move up or down and
               highlight the printer you are using and press
               [enter].  If your printer is not on this table
               then go to the Utility menu and define your
               printer.

               After doing this, your screen will be a list of
               reports for "Music Albums".

               ͻ
                       List of Reports for Music Albums        
               ͹
                             Report Title              Printer
               Ķ
               Rock Music                              CIT    
               ͼ

               It should be the only one there, so highlight it
               and press [Enter].  This will bring up a "List Of
               Fields" screen.  These are all the fields in the
               "Music Albums" database.

               ͻ
                             List of Fields              
               ͹
                        Field Title          TypeLength
               Ķ
               Album Number                  N        6
               Title of Album                C       50
               Artist or Group               C       40
               Album Media                   C        8
               Category of Music             C       12
               Date Purchased                D        8
               Cost of Album                 N        6
               Album Label                   C       20
               ͼ


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               Highlight "Title of Album" and press [Enter].

               A "Field Definition" screen will appear.
               "Title of Album" will be the only one there, press
               [enter]. The screen will ask you for the lower and
               upper limit. This is a way to filter out unwanted
               records.  Press [Enter] two times.

               Now we're back at the "List Of Fields" screen, press
               [Ins] to add a new field. Using the down arrow key,
               highlight "Category" and press [Enter].  Now
               we're at the "Field Definition", select "Category"
               and press [Enter] again.  This is where we'll
               filter out the unwanted records.   All we want are
               records for "Category" = "ROCK"  Therefore, in
               'Lower Limit' type ROCK, in the upper limit type ROCK.
               This will only report on ROCK items.

               Now add the rest of the fields you want included
               in the report by using the [Ins] key and doing the
               same things that you already did.


     UPPER AND LOWER LIMIT
     =====================

     If you wanted a report listing all the names in the files up to,
     and including, those starting with the letter 'P'. Type 'A' in
     lower limit and 'P' in upper limit. Or if you only wanted all the
     Smith's listed, type 'Smith' in both lower and upper limits.

     That's it, we're finished.  Press [ESC]. The program will ask you
     if you want to print the report now.

                       >Print Report Now?<
                        Yes               
                        No                
                       

     Highlight 'Yes' or 'No' and press [enter].

     If you have reports already defined and want to print one of
     them.  Select the database the report was defined from and press
     [Enter]. Then select the report you defined and press [Enter]. And
     at the "Field Definition" screen, press [ESC].

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     Reorganize/Sort
     ===============

     From time to time the files in the Music and Video Librarian muse
     be reorganized and sorted.  If you find that you have lost some
     records (maybe you turned off your machine or had a power failure)
     then this function can be used to rebuild all the indexes in the
     system.

     This function will also optimize disk space by unused space from
     the files (when records are deleted the disk space that they
     occupy does not go away)

     If any of the following situations occur then it is time to
     sort the files:

         It appears that records seem to be missing from one or
         more files.

         You have been deleting a lot of records.

         You have been changing a lot of records.

     This process should only take a few minutes depending on the
     size (number of recrods) of your files.  You will see messages
     indicating progress as the sorting is processing.

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     Set Screen Colors
     =================

     This selection will let you change the color settings for the
     screens, and if you want windows to explode and implode.  When
     you select this item the following screen will appear:


        ķ
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                                           
        Ķ
          >Graphics.........: Cyan on Black              
             Data Fields......: Bright Cyan on Black       
             Enhanced.........: Yellow on Blue             
             Screen Text......: Bright Red on Black        
             Exploding Windows: Y                          
        Ľ

     Selecting different colors for your program is simple.  First,
     move the edit arrow next to the area you want to re-set the
     colors for (GRAPHICS, DATA FIELDS, ENHANCED,  or SCREEN TEXT),
     then press [Enter]. Using the arrow keys to select a color
     combination, move the edit arrow "" to the left of the color
     you want to select, then press [Enter].  A sample of the color
     combination will appear in the field for which it has been
     chosen.  When you have completed making your selections press
     [ESC] to exit and save your changes.


     Graphics
     ========
        Graphics characters include menu boxes and screen borders.

     Data Fields
     ===========

        Data fields are the regions of data input on the screen
        normally in reverses video.  For example, if you go to the
        inventory screen and either view a record or add a new
        record you will see that fields that you must enter data
        into are in reverse video.

     Enhanced

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     ========

        This changes the colors of the SELECTED menu choices and other
        highlight bar options.

     Screen Text
     ===========

        Screen text is the area of the screens used to identify the
        fields. For example, if you go to the Music Albums and
        either view a record or add a new record you will see that
        fields have identifiers like "Title" or "Category".
        These areas of the screen cannot be modified but you can
        change there color.

     Exploding Windows
     =================

        This is a YES/NO option. It is used to determine whether or
        not your application will have windows that explode onto the
        screen or sneak into view.

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     Set Printer
     ===========

   Ŀ
                     Printer setup/Configuration Utility                   
   Ĵ
        Configuration ID.....                                           
        Printer Description..                
        Network Printer No...                                             
        Reset String......... 
                                                                           
                            Setup string                        Width  Len 
           --------------------------------------------------   -----  --- 
   Level 1         
   Level 2         
   level 3         
   


     The Printer Setup Utility will allow you to define your own
     printer configurations for Music and Video Librarian.  Four
     standard configurations come standard with the product

     The Printer Setup Utility is used by both the Free Form Report
     generator and reports that need more than 80 characters to print,
     such as the wide reports.

     The Printer Setup Utility is selected directly from the submenu of
     MISC.

     When you are ready to use this function, highlight PRINTER SETUP,
     then press [enter].  Once selected, the list of printer
     configurations will appear.

     The software uses three different setup strings to determine how
     to lay out lines of text before the actual printing begins.  These
     strings also determine when a page is full and when to skip to the
     next page, and finally what codes (escape sequences) need to be
     sent to the printer also.  The software will automatically select
     the proper setup string and page size that best fits the report.
     If one line of the report will fit in the width specified by WIDTH
     1, the level 1 Setup String will be used.  If the line of the
     report is too wide for the level 1 Width, but less than or equal
     to the Level 2 Width, the Level 2 Setup String will be used.  If
     the line of the report is too wide for the level 2 Width, but less
     than or equal to the Level 3 Width, the Level 3 Setup String will
     be used.

     If the report is still too wide, the software will utilize more
     than one line on the page per printed record printed, and will
     print on each line as many fields as will fit without breaking,

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     and then will wrap to the next line.  If a line has to wrap to the
     next line, the software will adjust the number of lines per page
     to compensate for the fact that fewer records will fit on a page.

     You can force the software to use the same Setup String, Width and
     Line all the time by setting all three levels to the same value.
     This is a good idea when you are using 80 column paper in a 130
     column printer.

     Printer Setup Strings
     =====================

     To follow along with this example, you need to select the printer
     with the configuration ID of "HP", printer name "Hewlett Packard
     Laser Jet II" from the list of printer configurations.  Once
     selected, read the following explanation of the Level 1, Level 2,
     Level 3, Width and Length Fields.

     Notice the /027 in each of the Setup Strings and the Reset
     String.  Anytime you want to include a character in a string that
     cannot be entered through the keyboard, you can enter a backslash
     followed by the character's ASCII value.  You MUST use three
     positions for the ASCII value even if is is less than 100.  On a
     Hewlett Packard Laser Printer, the Escape key, which acts as a
     control character, has an ASCII value of 27.  /027 was entered
     because three positions need to be filled.  This value (/027)
     tells the printer that the text to follow is not to be printed,
     but is to interpreted as configuration information

     The Level 1 Setup String tells the software to set the printer to
     Courier font, that 80 characters will fit on one line and that no
     more than 55 lines of the page will be used.

     The Level 2 Setup String tells the software to switch to the 16.6
     characters per inch Pica font and that 130 characters will fit on
     one line.

     The Level 3 Setup String tells the software to remain at 16.6
     characters per inch, but to switch to Landscape (sideways)
     printing.  Now, 170 characters will fit on one line (Width = 170)
     and the page length will be reduced (Length = 40).

     If you need additional help in setting up your printer
     configuration please give us a call at our Technical Support
     number listed in the front of the Users' Guide.


          Printer ID
          ----------


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          Format:    3 position character field

          Contents:  This field is a unique identifier that you will
                     assign to each new configuration.  When you want
                     to print a report you simply add the configuration
                     ID number that corresponds to the printer that
                     you will be used to print the report.


          Printer Name
          ------------

          Format:    30 position character field

          Contents:  Used this field to enter a brief description
                     of the printer that this configuration will be
                     set for.  The easiest description in the brand
                     and type of printer.  If there are several
                     printers that are the same brand and type, you
                     need an additional identifier such as a
                     number or letter appended to this field.

                     ALSO, if more than one configuration will be set
                     up for the SAME printer, it is advisable that the
                     description entered be such that it will be easy
                     to identify the features the individual
                     configurations have.


          Network Printer Number
          ----------------------

          Format:    1 position numeric field

          Contents:  This field is the printer that all reports
                     with this configuration should be routed to.
                     If the software is running on a Novell network,
                     this number would correspond to the
                     network-assigned printer number, where the first
                     network printer is number 1, the second network
                     printer is number 2 and so on.

                     If the software will be running on a stand-alone
                     PC, or if the reports with this configuration are
                     to be routed to a printer connected to the first
                     parallel printer port on the PC, the Network
                     Printer Number should be set to 0 (zero).


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          Printer Reset Sequence
          ----------------------

          Format:    50 position character field

          Contents:  This field is used to enter setup strings
                     to reset the printer back to the "Normal" state.
                     Please refer to the example above for a full
                     use of this field.


          Printer Level 1
          ---------------

          Format:    50 position character field

          Contents:  This field is used to enter setup strings.
                     Please refer to the example above for a full
                     use of this field.


          Printer Width
          -------------

          Format:    3 position numeric field

          Contents:  This field is used to specify the number
                     of characters that can be printed on a single
                     line for your printer.


          Printer Page Length
          -------------------

          Format:    3 position numeric field

          Contents:  This field is used to specify the number
                     of lines that can be printed on a single
                     page.


          Printer Level 2
          ---------------

          Format:    50 position character field

          Contents:  This field is used to enter setup strings.
                     Please refer to the example above for a full
                     use of this field.


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          Printer Width
          -------------

          Format:    3 position numeric field

          Contents:  This field is used to specify the number
                     of characters that can be printed on a single
                     line for your printer.


          Printer Page Length
          -------------------

          Format:    3 position numeric field

          Contents:  This field is used to specify the number
                     of lines that can be printed on a single
                     page.


          Printer Level 3
          ---------------

          Format:    50 position character field

          Contents:  This field is used to enter setup strings.
                     Please refer to the example above for a full
                     use of this field.


          Printer Width
          -------------

          Format:    3 position numeric field

          Contents:  This field is used to specify the number
                     of characters that can be printed on a single
                     line for your printer.


          Printer Page Length
          -------------------

          Format:    3 position numeric field

          Contents:  This field is used to specify the number
                     of lines that can be printed on a single
                     page.

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     Manual/Registration
     ===================

     If you are using a Shareware version of the Music and Video
     librarian and would like to register it then you can use this
     menu item to view and print out a registration from.

     Dont forget to turn your printer on.

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     View/Print Manual
     =================

         
                                                                    
          This option will print out the user's manual.  It is      
          best to use tractor feed paper and your printer must      
          be able to print ASCII characters.  This manual will      
          take about 70 pages to print.                             
                                                                    
           >>>> Please make sure your printer is on and ready <<<<  
                                                                    
         


     View or Print the User Manual

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     View/Print Registration
     =======================

     View and/or Print the Registration Form

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     Options
     =======

     ͻ
                              System Parameters                          
     Ķ
      Name........                                   
      Address.....                         
      City, St ZIP                         
      Phone.......                                          
     Ķ
      Printer Id..                                                   
      Desc........                         
     ͼ


     (This procedure may be accessed by pressing hotkey F6.)

     The options file is used collect options that will be used on most
     of the standard functions of the Music and Video Librarian.  This
     function can be selected by pressing the [F6] from anywhere in the
     software without disrupting what function you are currently
     doing.


          Name
          ----

          Format:    30 Character field

          Contents:  Enter your full name.  This field is used on some
                     of the reports, such as insurance reports, to
                     identify the owner of the data.  Suggest using
                     first, middle initial, and last name.


          Address
          -------

          Format:    30 character field

          Contents:  Enter your street address, and apartment number or
                     other address information.


          City, State ZIP
          ---------------


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          Format:    30 character free form field

          Contents:  Enter your city, state, and zip code.

                     Example:   Plano, TX  75023


          Phone Number
          ------------

          Format:    30 character, free form, not required

          Contents:  Enter your home phone number

                     Example (214) 555-1212


          Printer Id
          ----------

          Format:    3 position character field

          Contents:  This field is a unique identifier that you will
                     assign to each new configuration.  When you want
                     to print a report you simply add the configuration
                     ID number that corresponds to the printer that
                     you will be used to print the report.


          Printer Name
          ------------

          Format:    30 position character field

          Contents:  Used this field to enter a brief description
                     of the printer that this configuration will be
                     set for.  The easiest description in the brand
                     and type of printer.  If there are several
                     printers that are the same brand and type, you
                     need an additional identifier such as a
                     number or letter appended to this field.

                     ALSO, if more than one configuration will be set
                     up for the SAME printer, it is advisable that the
                     description entered be such that it will be easy
                     to identify the features the individual
                     configurations have.

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     Help Topics
     ===========

     (This procedure may be accessed by pressing hotkey F2.)

     The help topics will provide for you an easy to use online
     manual.  In fact all the information that is contained in the
     paper manual is available thru the use of help topics.  When you
     select this item using the [F2] the following menu will appear:


           ͻ
                       Help Topics File             
           ͹
                       Help Title            Hotkey
           Ķ
           Music and Video Librarian               
           Data Entry                              
           ͼ
