PowerNames 1.11 DEMO Read Me



FILES INCLUDED IN THIS ARCHIVE

1.  This Read Me

2.  PN111D.pkg



Welcome to an exciting utility for your Newton!  PowerNames(tm) speeds up the time in which it takes to move from card to card within the Name File.  PowerNames has been optimized for speed!  It is no longer necessary to scroll through or search your Name File to find a name.  You can now even jump directly to a name from the Date Book or the Notepad.  It also allows you to customize the way in which the Name File displays its information.  And because PowerNames integrates its features seamlessly into the Name File, it is simple to use.





INSTALLATION



PowerNames is approximately 100K in size but only requires around 4K of heap space when active.  PowerNames can be installed on your internal store or on a card.  Since PowerNames is always running once activated, it needs to be resident.  Installing it onto an external card does not pose any problems except that if the card is removed while PowerNames is active, PowerNames will request that the card be reinserted so that it may automatically deactivate itself.  Once deactivated, the card can then be removed.



You will notice that once installed, PowerNames will automatically activate itself.  With PowerNames, it is not necessary to activate it manually.  Initially, you will most likely notice the small "Power" button in the status bar of the Notepad.  This icon of a lightning bolt will become very useful once you visit the Name File.  



Now open up the Name File.  At first, there is no apparent difference but soon you will discover the new "Power" behind the Show button.  When tapped, the Show button will now allow you to select names which you have viewed recently and quickly display their card.  To get things started and to begin adding names to the list, simply use the Name File a bit and display a few different names.  It is important to know that quickly scrolling through the Name File will not automatically add the name to the pop-up list.  PowerNames is smart and assumes you do not wish to add those names you quickly scroll past and only adds those you view for a moment.  After you have done that, you will begin to notice the Show button's pop-up list to include the names you have recently viewed.  Selecting a name from the pop-up will quickly navigate you to that name in the Name File.  If you do not see the name in the pop-up list you wish to display, tap "Overview" to display the Name File's overview screen.  If you wish to add a name to the list permanently, simply tap "Make Permanent" and it will never be removed from the list.  It is that easy.  Now you have a utility which really allows you to "Show" what you are looking for.





POWERNAMES' LIST



PowerNames keeps a "First-In-First-Out" (FIFO, pronounced fie-foe) list of names.  Once a name has been viewed, it is added to the temporary list.  If the temporary list of names grows too large ( for the demo this is three names), the first name added to the list is removed to make room for the new name.  If a name that is already in the list is re-visited, it is moved from its current position to the end of the list.  This way, the list not only incorporates the concept of recently viewed names but frequently viewed names as well.



Of course, you really do not need to worry about any of this.  As a PowerNames user, the list is displayed in alphabetically order so that you may easily locate the name you are looking for.  PowerNames also gives you the option to combine temporary and permanent names or keep them separated by a dividing line.  If you choose to separate the temporary and permanent names, the permanent names are kept at the bottom.  This way, they are closest to your stylus.





DEMO



This DEMO version of PowerNames is fully functional!  There is one important differences between this demo and the real version.  This DEMO version only allows you to use PowerNames for a period of one week.  At the end of a week, the buttons PowerNames adds will no longer be available.  At any time, this DEMO version can be unlocked and made a full working version (see Unlocking PowerNames demo outlined below).





Unlocking PowerNames DEMO



This DEMO version of PowerNames can be unlocked with an access key allowing you to convert it to a full working version.  If you have decided you would like to purchase PowerNames, go ahead and contact SilverWARE with your seed key to get your access key to unlock this demo.  To get your seed key, first go to PowerNames' main screen which is displayed when the MoreInfo icon is tapped from within the Extras Drawer.  Then tap the PurchaseI button.  This will display a window which will show you your seed key and also allow you to enter your individual access key.  Once you have received your access key, go ahead and enter it in the access key field and tap Unlock.



You only need to perform the unlocking procedure once.  After you have unlocked the DEMO version, you will then be able to download subsequent versions via your preferred online service and have it be a full working version.



Existing PowerNames 1.0 users can contact SilverWARE to get an access key so that they to can enjoy the convenience of downloading and using the most up to date version.





OTHER FEATURES



PowerNames has been optimized for speed.  It may seem subtle, but pop-up lists appear quickly and do not require you to wait for them to be displayed.  Even with the full working version which allows 18 names, the pop-up list displays instantaneously because PowerNames is working even when you are not.



In addition to adding a pop-up menu to the Notepad, Date Book and Name File, PowerNames allows you to customize the way in which the names are displayed when viewed within the Name File.  Seasoned Newton users are probably aware that when a name is displayed in the Name File in the Card format, switching to the overview screen only shows half a screen of names.  With PowerNames, you can now specify that the overview screen is always displayed in full screen mode.  Similarly, users can now select the card format of choice (Card, Card & Notes or All Info) in which cards are displayed when a name is selected from the overview mode.  Many other features are available using PowerNames which are all accessible through its preferences screen.   Its preferences screen can be found by tapping the "i" button from within PowerNames' main screen.  PowerNames' main screen of course is displayed when PowerNames is tapped from the Extras Drawer.





SPEED SAVY



PowerNames 1.11 is Speed savy (Speed is a Names enhancement by Stand Alone Software).  Amongst its features is the ability to access names quickly.  Those who choose to enable the Speed savy feature within PowerNames will notice that the "Overview" option from the PowerNames pop-up list will been replaced with "OtherI".  Selecting this will display the Speed's preferred Quick Access window.





HOW TO ORDER



PowerNames is available from SilverWARE at the price of $19.95 plus shipping and handling.  Shipping and handling within the US is $3.  The product is available on a Macintosh or a Windows disk.  The product includes a manual describing all of PowerNames' features in detail.  Those wishing to order with a credit card can contact SilverWARE at (508) 521-5262.  We offer Federal Express standard overnight delivery, if desired.  Specific questions can be directed to SilverWARE via CompuServe, AOL, eWorld or by phone.  If you decide to mail, e-mail or fax your order, please specify the type of disk and an e-mail address if available.  Those ordering by mail, e-mail or fax and using a credit card should include the credit card number, expiration date and the name as it appears on the card.  Please also include the billing address of the card holder if it is different than the shipping address.





POWERNAMES and SPEED BUNDLE



Those wishing to purchase both PowerNames and Speed can do so at the special bundle price of $30 plus shipping and handling.  This special bundle is only available from SilverWARE.





DISTRIBUTION OF THIS DEMO



This Demo version of PowerNames can be freely distributed amongst fellow Newton users.  It is required that the demo version always be accompanied by this text file (PowerNames 1.1 Demo Read Me) in its original, unchanged state.  In addition, the demo package cannot be altered in any manner except as to compress it with a convenient compression program.  Those parties wishing to distribute it cannot charge the receiver any fee except for the standard fees associated with downloading the package from an online service.  All others are required to request the express written permission of SilverWARE.



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