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                         FlashBack v1.0 beta
                            July 20, 1999
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Please read this file,  it contains important information about the program.
I kept this readme short because most people don't like long manuals. Please
also read the Help file included with the program.

FlashBack is a fully customisable compact flash-based backup utility for the
Psion Series 5, 5mx and compatible machines. It is sophisticated yet easy to
use.


FEATURES
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   * You  can  define  three  profiles  with completely independent settings.
     Each profile can store up to 120 items.  An item can be a single file, a
     file folder, or an entire folder tree. This way,  if a file folder grows
     or changes, its new files and folders will automatically be included and
     updated.

   * Built-in encryption.  Uses encryption technology from the author's other
     shareware program, Encrypt-it! This will ensure the highest security and
     full compatibility with your other encrypted files.

   * A reminder to alert you when a scheduled backup is due.

   * Backup with one push of a button:  you can create a desktop shortcut for
     a  profile.  Clicking  on  this  shortcut will start the program, backup 
     files for the selected profile automatically,  and quit the program when
     the task is finished. A convenient way to backup directly from ExtraBars,
     HotKeys or Macro5!

   * You  can  define  whether you want to close open files and reopen them,
     simply close them, or just skip the process after backup.

   * You can even configure the program to backup from one compact flash card
     to another! Just use one profile to backup from the card to the internal
     drive temporarily, change cards, and use another profile to backup these
     files to the other card. 

   * Built-in battery level check and other convenient functions.

   * Full pen support, printing, Topic Help screens, and detailed Help file.


WHAT'S NEW?
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v1.0b: * Very first release, so everything is new. :-)


INSTALLATION
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    1) FlashBack comes in either a  ZIP file or a  SIS installation package.
       To install a SIS package,  copy it to your Series 5,  and if you have
       the  Add/Remove  control panel installed, just click on the SIS file,
       and it will be installed.  If you  don't have this control panel yet,
       you can download it at:
       http://www.psion.com/downloads/epoc32/add_remove_control_panel/

       Important! If you try to use more than one flash disk for backup, the
       program must be installed to the C: drive, otherwise upon removing of
       the flash disk the program will stop working. If your flash disk will
       never be removed during backup, you can install the program to D:

    2) If you install from a ZIP file,  copy the files manually to the right
       location after unzipping:

       FlashBack.app, FlashBack.aif, FlashBack.mbm, FlashBack.hlp, and
       Splash.pbm: C:\SYSTEM\APPS\FLASHBACK\ (or D:, see above)

       Encrypt.opx, Sysram1.opx, Systinfo.opx: C:\SYSTEM\OPX (or D:, see above)

       Pscape.opo, Pscape.mbm: C:\SYSTEM\OPL  (or D:, they can be there at
          all time, they are not used during backup)
       
    3) You are now ready to run  FlashBack!  It's  icon should appear on the
       Extras bar, so just click on it! Please read the Help file before you
       use the program.


PALMSCAPE CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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    If  you require further help or information on any Palmscape product you
    can contact support via any of the following:

    Internet:
    The Palmscape Homepage on the worldwide web is located at

           http://www.palmscape.com

    The  latest  versions of all Palmscape products are available from here,
    as well as general information relating to EPOC palmtop computers.
    You can also send requests or questions directly to the author via email:

           peter@palmscape.com

    Postal support:

           Palmscape
           44 Harpur Street
           Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2QT
           United Kingdom


REGISTRATION
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    FlashBack is a SHAREWARE program.  Shareware means that you have a trial
    period of  20 days in which you test the program to see  if  you like it
    and want to use it. If you do want to keep it, you must register with us.

    Registration is very simple, and it can be done in three ways:

    1. Telephone/Fax:  We accept orders via our  United Kingdom office which
       can be reached on +44 (0) 1234 353970.

    2. Register online: Visit our homepage at  http://www.palmscape.com, and
       select "Register" to register using your credit card.

    3. Payment can be made by UK cheque,  money order or  cash direct to our
       office, located 44 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40  2QT,  United Kingdom.
       If you want to receive your personalised password  via  regular mail,
       include  a self-addressed and stamped envelope as well.  Please visit
       our homepage for directions.

    Soon  after  registration  you will receive a password by E-mail for the
    name  you  supply.  All you have to do then is to type exactly that name
    and  password  in  the registration dialog. Registration will remove the
    Registration reminder dialogs.  Also, registered users will receive FREE
    technical support, and an E-mail whenever a new version is available for
    downloading.  Of course,  you  won't  have to re-register for any future
    versions, they will be FREE.


CREDITS:
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    * Thanks to Roger Muggleton and Jason Kneen for their help with specific
      programming questions.
    * Many thanks to my beta testers especially to Stephen Lee and Christian
      Bruss.
    * My biggest thanks  to all the people who decide or decided to register
      this program.
    * And last but not least thanks to you for trying FlashBack! :-)


DISCLAIMER AND LICENCE AGREEMENT:
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    FlashBack, including  all  related program  files may  not be altered in
    any  way.  Reverse  Translation  is  expressly forbidden without written
    permission of the author.  Registered  users may install the software on
    an  unlimited  number  of machines so long as they are for their own use
    exclusively.   Although  FlashBack  is  shareware, you are encouraged to
    pass the distribution ZIP file to your friends and colleague, registered
    copies  may  not  be  lent,  sold  or rented without the express written
    permission of the author.
    Palmscape  and  the  author cannot and does not accept any liability for
    loss  caused  by  error, defect or failure of the software including any
    loss of any kind. No guarantee is either offered or implied by Palmscape
    or the author. Use of this software is entirely at your own risk.


FlashBack and all associated files are Copyright (C) 1999 Palmscape and
Peter Csutora. All Rights Reserved.

End of Readme.
