	 VALUE VISION - Version 1 Release 1
	Copyright 1992-1993, Fusion Software

Thank you for purchasing Value Vision.  We are interested
in all comments and observations you have regarding
appearance, usability, functionality and design.

We would appreciate your suggestions for additional room
and item selections.  Also, tell us about any
recommendations you have for additional features, or for
changes to current functions.

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INSTALLING:

1. Insert the installation diskette into a selected
   floppy diskette drive.
2. Under Windows Program Manager, select FILE:RUN
3. At the prompt for file name, enter {drive}:SETUP,
   where {drive} is the selected floppy diskette drive.

If the installation aborts for any reason, delete the
partially installed files from the hard disk, exit
Windows and restart Windows before attempting to
reinstall.

NORTON DESKTOP NOTES:
If you are using Norton Desktop for Windows (NDW), or
some other desktop manager, the Value Vision group and
icons may not be installed as expected.  Consult your
desktop manager documentation if you encounter problems.

BITMAP ERROR NOTES:
If you run with a display utilizing more than 256 colors,
you may get a bitmap error message.  This may be corrected
by changing the video display to the standard Windows VGA
driver using the Windows Setup icon in the Main group of
Program Manager.  After your first session you may change
back to the high color display driver, if desired.  The
bitmap error will also occur if you run out of file space
on the hard disk.  It may also occur when you add new item
selections.

DIAMOND DISPLAY DRIVER NOTES:
If you run with the Diamond Stealth VRAM card, you MUST
change the Windows display driver to VGA.  If you do not,
you will get a general protection fault during
installation, and your machine will likely hang.  After
installation, you may change back to the Diamond driver.
The Viper driver appears to be okay as long as no more than
256 colors are displayed.

WINSPEED DRIVER NOTES:
WinSpeed driver causes problems similar to the Diamond
driver.

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BACKING UP THE VALUE VISION INSTALLATION DISKETTE:

Make a backup copy of the installation diskette.  Use the
DOS DISKCOPY command or select DISK:COPY DISK in File
Manager.  Both methods copy the image of the diskette which
includes all directories and files.  If you copy from one
disk size to another (e.g. from 3.5 to 5.25), be certain to
create the BIN, ITEMS and ROOMS subdirectories before
copying files.  The use of some method other than DISKCOPY
will take MUCH more time.

Keep this copy (or the original) OFFSITE, so that you can
restore the system in case you lose the computer or the
hard drive.

It is suggested that you keep this diskette in the same
location as the ARCHIVE data diskette produced by Value
Vision.

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REPORTING A PROBLEM:

When reporting a problem, please be careful to note the
title of the active window, how you got there, and the
specific error message (if any).  Contact us as follows:

	Technical Support: (713) 465-8891   
	FAX: (713) 465-9749

You may also write or send material to us at:

	Fusion Software
	9039 Katy Frwy, Ste 501
	Houston, TX  77024-1618

	or

	Fusion Software
	PO Box 612
	Tomball, TX  77377-0612

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CORRECTIONS/ADDITIONS TO DOCUMENTATION:

Any corrections to the documentation, or special
information, will appear here when necessary.

The user guide may be viewed on-line and printed using the
WRITE.EXE program that is included in your Windows system.
Open file MANUAL.WRI, located in the root directory of the
installation diskette.

A bound version of the user guide may be obtained directly
from Fusion Software for a fee of $10.00 (US) plus $2.95
shipping and handling. Texas residents add $1.07 sales tax.  

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HINTS AND TIPS

1. You may experience slow progress during the installation
   process.  This is frequently caused by failure to
   utilize a disk caching program such as Windows'
   SMARTDRIVE.  Refer to the Windows User's Guide for more
   information on SMARTDRIVE.

2. When placing items into your dwelling, you will likely
   have an item for which there is no selection installed
   in Value Vision.  Select the NEW button in the Item
   Selections window to create a custom item.  This new
   selection will not have a unique icon.  However, you may
   "borrow" one of Value Vision's icons to use; select
   FILE:ITEM SELECTIONS from the Value Vision window to
   modify the icon associated with the new selection.

3. A sheet may be included in the Value Vision package to
   assist in taking inventory.  Make copies of this sheet
   as necessary, or print your own sheets by selecting
   PRINT:INVENTORY FORM from the Value Vision window.

4. When you are ready to print reports, try selecting a
   font other than the Windows default font for your
   installed printer.  Many find that the ARIAL font
   (included in many Windows 3.1 drivers) is preferable to
   the default.

5. You may encounter problems when you produce an ARCHIVE
   diskette when exiting Value Vision.  Some DOS and
   Windows TSR (terminate and stay resident) programs
   cause the system to lock up when the ARCHIVE function is
   invoked.  You can create an archive diskette manually
   from the DOS prompt.  For example, if Value Vision is
   installed to C:\VV, at the DOS prompt enter CD\VV, then
   enter ARCHIVE A: (or B:).

   To restore your data using the ARCHIVE diskette, place
   the diskette into the diskette drive, change to the
   drive, then enter RESTORE; the format for the restore
   will be displayed.

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