NotePager Pro

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Release Note File Information:
Release Notes File for NotePager Pro Version 2.0

Read Me:
Readme file for NotePager Pro v2

Overview: NotePager Pro is a sophisticated wireless messaging (paging) application. It allows for the delivery of messages to an unlimited number of recipients (pagers, mobile phones, PIMs, etc.) and/or groups. NotePager Pro includes advanced features such as scheduled messages, repeating messages, pre-programmed messages, on-call groups, ad-hoc paging, etc. All of NotePager Pro's features are containded within an easy-to-use and intuative graphical interface.

Shareware Information: NotePager Pro defaults into an evaluation mode until it is registered (purchased). Registration information can be entered into NotePager Pro by choosing 'Registration' from its 'Help' menu. The evaluation version of NotePager Pro will stop running after 30 days of use. Shareware is based on the try it before you buy it concept. This software is not free. You may try it. If you like the software and would like a complete registered version you must contact sales@notepager.com. The registration fee allows us to continue to develop quality products, notify you of updates, and provide technical support. NotePage, Inc. accepts credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express), Purchase Orders, checks drawn on US banks, and wire transfers. If you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact sales@notepager.com. If you use any of NotePage, Inc.'s software and do not register after the trial period it is considered software piracy and is illegal.

Purchasing Information:
NotePager Pro can be ordered directly from NotePage, Inc:
NotePage, Inc.
PO Box 296
Hanover, MA 02339

Phone (781) 829-0500
Fax (781) 582-1869

Accepted Payment forms are: Pre-payment COD Company Check, (continental US only) American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Purchase Orders, All payments are in US Dollars
NotePager Pro can be ordered on-line at:
www.notepage.net/purchase.htm
www.notepager.com/purchase.htm
www.notepager.net/purchase.htm

Accepted Payment forms are: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Purchase Orders, NotePager Pro, can be purchased through a NotePage authorized reseller, who can also be contracted for the installation of our products. Please contact us for a reseller in your area.

System Requirements:
Operating System: NotePager Pro can run on a Windows 95, 98, ME, NT (server or workstation), 2000 (server or professional).
Processor: Pentium 100Mhz Memory: 8 Meg of free memory (typically 32 Meg for Windows 95/98/ME or 96 Meg for Windows NT/2000, on a bare system)
Storage: 50 Meg of free disk space (for application and database)

Communications: 300 baud or faster modem for dialup connections.

Upgrade Information: NotePager Pro can import carrier, recipient, and group information from the latest version of our other products (NotePager 32, NotePager Net, PageGate, and WebGate). Choose 'Import' from NotePager Pro's 'File' menu to import from one of our other products.

Installation Instructions: CD-ROM Installation Instructions: ***************************************************
* ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE *
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1. Insert the NotePager Pro CD-Rom into your computer.
2. NotePager Pro's setup routine will (on most computers) automatically start. If the setup program starts, go to step 3 below. If not, click on the Windows start button, and then choose 'Run' from the menu. Type in 'd:\setup' without the quotes (in this example the CD-Rom drive letter is 'd'. If your CD-Rom drive letter is different, use it instead). Next hit the 'OK' button.
3. After some temporary setup files are extracted, the initial setup screen will be displayed. Choose 'Install NotePager Pro' to continue the setup.
4. Next, a welcome screen will be displayed. After reading the welcome information, click 'Next' to continue.
5. The next setup screen will give you the option to review NotePager Pro's Readme and Release Notes files. If you choose to display either file, they will be shown when you hit the 'Next' button.
6. The following screen will display NotePager Pro's End User License Agreement. Please read it carefully and proceed with the installation of NotePager Pro ONLY if you agree with ALL the terms of this agreement.
7. On the next screen you can specify a location where you want NotePager Pro installed. The default install location is C:\Program Files\NotePager Pro\. You can change the installation path by hitting the 'Browse' button. To accept the install location, hit 'Next'.
8. You will now be prompted for the name of the group that the NotePager Pro icons should be added to in the Windows Start Menu. The default group is 'NotePager Pro'.
9. The setup program is now ready to install NotePager Pro. Click on the 'Next' button to start the installation process.
10. The setup program will now copy the NotePager Pro program and support files to your computer.
11. The next screen will tell you that NotePager Pro has been successfully installed. Hit the 'Finish' button to exit NotePager Pro's setup program.
12. In some cases, your computer will ask to be restarted after the installation of NotePager Pro. If you are prompted to do so, you must restart your computer before running NotePager Pro.

Downloaded Executable (.exe) Installation Instructions: **************************************************
* ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE
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1. Run the executable file that you downloaded (nppv1.exe).
2. After some temporary setup files are extracted, the initial setup screen will be displayed. Choose 'Install NotePager Pro' to continue the setup.
3. Next, a welcome screen will be displayed. After reading the welcome information, click 'Next' to continue.
4. The next setup screen will give you the option to review NotePager Pro's Readme and Release Notes files. If you choose to display either file, they will be shown when you hit the 'Next' button.
5. The following screen will display NotePager Pro's End User License Agreement. Please read it carefully and proceed with the installation of NotePager Pro ONLY if you agree with ALL the terms of this agreement.
6. On the next screen you can specify a location where you want NotePager Pro installed. The default install location is C:\Program Files\NotePager Pro\. You can change the installation path by hitting the 'Browse' button. To accept the install location, hit 'Next'.
7. You will now be prompted for the name of the group that the NotePager Pro icons should be added to in the Windows Start Menu. The default group is 'NotePager Pro'.
8. The setup program is now ready to install NotePager Pro. Click on the 'Next' button to start the installation process.
9. The setup program will now copy the NotePager Pro program and support files to your computer.
10. The next screen will tell you that NotePager Pro has been successfully installed. Hit the 'Finish' button to exit NotePager Pro's setup program.
11. In some cases, your computer will ask to be restarted after the installation of NotePager Pro. If you are prompted to do so, you must restart your computer before running NotePager Pro.

Download Archive (.zip) Installation Instructions: *************************************************
* ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE *
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1. To extract the NotePager Pro installation file from the archive (.zip) file, you will need a program such as WinZip or PKZip. Extract the contents of the .zip file that you have downloaded (nppv1.zip) into a temporary directory by using one of these utilities.
2. Run the file named nppv1.exe from the location where you extracted NotePager Pro's installation file.
3. After some temporary setup files are extracted, the initial setup screen will be displayed. Choose 'Install NotePager Pro' to continue the setup.
4. Next, a welcome screen will be displayed. After reading the welcome information, click 'Next' to continue.
5. The next setup screen will give you the option to review NotePager Pro's Readme and Release Notes files. If you choose to display either file, they will be shown when you hit the 'Next' button.
6. The following screen will display NotePager Pro's End User License Agreement. Please read it carefully and proceed with the installation of NotePager Pro ONLY if you agree with ALL the terms of this agreement.
7. On the next screen you can specify a location where you want NotePager Pro installed. The default install location is C:\Program Files\NotePager Pro\. You can change the installation path by hitting the 'Browse' button. To accept the install location, hit 'Next'.
8. You will now be prompted for the name of the group that the NotePager Pro icons should be added to in the Windows Start Menu. The default group is 'NotePager Pro'.
9. The setup program is now ready to install NotePager Pro. Click on the 'Next' button to start the installation process.
10. The setup program will now copy the NotePager Pro program and support files to your computer.
11. The next screen will tell you that NotePager Pro has been successfully installed. Hit the 'Finish' button to exit NotePager Pro's setup program.
12. In some cases, your computer will ask to be restarted after the installation of NotePager Pro. If you are prompted to do so, you must restart your computer before running NotePager Pro.

Contact Information:
NotePage, Inc.
PO Box 296
Hanover, MA 02339 USA

web www.notepager.com

phone (781) 829-0500
fax (781) 582-1869

Copyright Information: NotePager Pro copyright 2001 NotePage, Inc. All rights reserved

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