Crossword Puzzles Conduit 1.0b3
Copyright 2000, Stand Alone, Inc.

Using the Crossword Puzzle Conduit [Windows Only]
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If you're a Windows user, you can download new puzzles each time you HotSync your
Palm with your desktop computer. To set this up, go into Crossword Puzzles on your
Palm device and select "Download Puzzles" from the "Options" menu.

Here's you'll be presented with a list of web sites from which to download. By 
default, two sites are included with Crossword Puzzles, both of which are updated
daily. You'll probably want to leave them alone, so that each day you can get two 
new puzzles. To add a new site, tap the "New" button and enter a URL into the line.
Unless there's a new puzzle placed at that location each day, you'll probably want
to check the "Discard URL after downloading" checkbox (if this is checked, then 
after the puzzle is downloaded during a HotSync operation, the URL is automatically
deleted.)

About Beta Software from Stand Alone, Inc.

These versions of Crossword Puzzles for Palm OS and Crossword Puzzles Conduit are 
public beta versions. By "public beta" we mean that this is a product that is still 
being tested, but we feel it is stable enough for people to use while we prepare 
the release of this product.

Before installing conduit software we reccomend that you:
- HotSync 
- Backup your HotSync directory

Stand Alone, Inc. accepts no responsibility for any loss of information when using 
Crossword Puzzles for Palm OS or Crossword Puzzles Conduit.

System Requirements

Crossword Puzzles Conduit is designed to work under both Windows 95/98/2000 and 
Windows NT. Throughout this manual, Windows PC is used to refer to platforms 
running any of these operating systems.  The desktop software included With your 
Palm OS organizer must be installed.  HotSync Manager version 3.0 or later is 
required for Crossword Puzzles Conduit.


Installing Crossword Puzzles

To install Crossword Puzzles Conduit, simply double click on Crosswrd.exe. A dialog
box will open up, offering you three options. Click 'Setup' if you would like to 
install the Crossword Puzzles Conduit. You can cancel the installation by clicking
'Cancel'. 

Once you have started the Setup process, the install program will ask you to confirm
your Palm directory. Typically, the default location for your Palm directory is 
c:\Palm. Click on 'Browse' if you know your Palm directory is located elsewhere on
your Hard Drive. 

If you know you have Crossword Puzzles v.1.03 already installed on your Palm OS device,
you may want to uncheck the box 'Install "Crosswords" onto Handheld as well'. Otherwise,
the next time you perform a HotSync Crossword Puzzles for Palm OS will be installed 
onto your Palm OS device. 

The once the installation is completed, you need to shut down your HotSync Manager if 
it is currently active in order for the Crossword Puzzles Conduit to take effect.

Running Crossword Puzzles for Palm OS

During synchronization the Crossword Puzzle Conduit will try to open an Internet 
connection (unless one is already present). One puzzle is downloaded for each URL 
you have entered in Crossword Puzzles for Palm OS. 

Registering Crossword Puzzles for Palm OS

Crossword Puzzles for Palm OS is Shareware, and costs $15.00 (includes Crossword Puzzles 
for Palm OS as well as the Crossword Puzzles Conduit).

The Crossword Puzzles for Palm OS Demo will work for a 30 day trial period. At the end 
of the 30 Days, it will stop working. To continue using the software you will need to get 
in touch with Stand Alone to register your software. You can register with us by several 
different methods. 
		
You will need to include the following information, no matter how you choose to register. 
Most importantly, you need to include your name EXACTLY as it is entered when you are 
asked to personalize your copy of Crossword Puzzles for Palm OS, including spaces. We use 
this to generate your password, so it must be precise. You will need to specify which 
programs you wish to register, and include payment for each of them. We accept Visa, 
Mastercard, and American Express. If you are using normal mail, you can send us a check 
as well. Make sure to include your card number, the expiration date, and what type of 
card you are using. You also need to give us a way to get in touch with you. Email is the 
preferred way, followed by your address and phone number. An Email address is not strictly 
necessary, but it will result in much faster service.

Alternatively, you can send us a check to the address below.

Once you register, you will receive a password from us. You can install this password one 
of two ways. There is an option to Enter Password via the Enter Password option in the 
About box. Click on it to bring up a screen that has a space to enter the password. 


Contacting Stand Alone Inc.

There are several ways to get in touch with us here at Stand Alone, Inc.  Email is the 
preferred form of communication, but whatever works for you is fine. If you have any 
questions, comments, suggestions or compliments, please don't hesitate to contact us 
through any of the methods listed below. 

Stand Alone is open from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday to Friday. We are closed on Saturday and 
Sunday. These times are CST and GMT -5. Please visit www.standalone.com for up to date 
information on how to contact us.

E-mail:		info@standalone.com 
URL:		http://www.standalone.com
Voice:		(773) 477-2492
Fax:		(773) 477-2579

Post:		Stand Alone, Inc.
	  		3862 N Lincoln, 2nd Floor
			Chicago IL, 60613
			USA


Reporting Bugs

If you find a bug in our software, it would be helpful if you reported the bug to us. To 
report a bug, please Email us with Bug Report Request in the subject line.  In the Email, 
include the following information: 

- What type of Operating System you are using (i.e. Palm OS 95, Win NT)
- The software name and version number (i.e. Crossword Puzzles for Palm OS 1.0b1)
- The error number or message
- A brief description of how we can recreate the error
- Your name and Email address so we can contact you when the bug is fixed

When reporting bugs, it is best to E-mail us, rather than calling, so that the programmers 
have a written record of the information they need to solve the problem. As soon as we 
receive your Email, the programer will examine the problem, and fix it.. Because our 
programmers are busy creating software, it can take a while for them to reply, but they 
will release a new version of the software that fixes the bug as soon as they can. 
	
