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IBM Softcopy Reader and Bookshelf Organizer for Java
2.3-Beta
Product Installation Instructions & Release Notes (README)
Last Updated: 01/25/2000
(C) Copyright IBM Corp. 2000. All rights reserved.
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This README file (available in English only) contains the information you need
to install and configure the Reader and Bookshelf Organizer. The information is
divided into the following categories:
- Product prerequisites
- Before you install
- Installation
- Running the program
- Configuration
- Uninstalling
- Version Notes
- Getting Help with BookManager Products
- Trademarks
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PRODUCT PREREQUISITES
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Software Prerequisites
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o MS Windows95, Windows98 or Windows NT.
o Java Runtime environment 1.2.2
(You can download a free copy from
http://www.java.sun.com/products/jdk/1.2/jre/download-windows.html
Follow the installation instructions from
http://www.java.sun.com/products/jdk/1.2/jre/install-windows.html)
o Hotspot Performance Engine Version 1.0.1.
(You can download a free copy from
http://www.java.sun.com/products/hotspot/1.0/download.html)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SOFTCOPY READER WILL NOT RUN IF THE ABOVE TWO ITEMS
ARE NOT PRESENT OR PROPERLY INSTALLED ON YOUR SYSTEM.
Hardware Prerequisites
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o An Intel Pentium or compatible processor with minimum 16Mb RAM and a
minimum of 3Mb free disk space
o Any system compatible display
o A pointing device
o A CD-ROM drive (optional, for installation)
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BEFORE YOU INSTALL
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Before you begin your installation, make sure that you have Java version 1.2.2
and the Hotspot Performance Engine version 1.0.1. If you have Java installed
on your machine but are unsure of the version, type
java -version
at the dos prompt, and the following output should be generated:
java version "1.2.2"
HotSpot VM (1.0.1, mixed mode, build g)
NOTE: if you get a "Bad command or file name" message instead, you may need to
add the java runtime environment to your PATH variable.
NOTE: IBM Softcopy Reader for Java may work with later versions of Java and the
Hotspot VM, but as of the time of this writing, no later versions have been
available, and therefore the product has not been tested with such.
If you do not have Java or have the incorrect version, you may download a free
copy of Java Runtime Environment and the Hotspot VM from the Sun Microsystems,
Inc. website at
Java Runtime environment 1.2.2:
http://www.java.sun.com/products/jdk/1.2/jre/download-windows.html
Hotspot Performance Engine Version 1.0.1:
http://www.java.sun.com/products/hotspot/1.0/download.html)
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INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTCOPY READER
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1. Run java_reader.exe
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RUNNING THE PROGRAM
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1. To run the Book Reader choose
Start->Programs->Softcopy Reader for Java->Book Reader
2. To run the Bookshelf Organizer choose
Start->Programs->Softcopy Reader for Java->Bookshelf Organizer
Please note that you can also open books in the Book Reader from within the
Bookshelf Organizer.
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CONFIGURATION
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The first time that either the Bookshelf Organizer or the Softcopy Reader is run,
a dialog will appear allowing selection of default locations for books/bookshelves
and notes. Navigate through the directory tree, highlight the desired paths and
add them to either the book/bookshelf directory list or the notes directory list.
NOTE: At least one directory must be specified in each list. The directories for
notes must have write permission (e.g. not a directory on a CD). As a default,
the program will add the current working directory to both Book and Notes
directories. You may later remove it, if desired, after adding additional paths.
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UNINSTALLING
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To uninstall, use "Add/Remove Programs" from the Control Panel of
Windows.
NOTE: If you have created any bookshelf (*.BKS) or notes (*.NTF) files in the
directory where the Softcopy Reader is installed (or its subdirectories),
you should backup these files to a different location before uninstalling.
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VERSION NOTES
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1) This is a Beta version 2.3 of the Softcopy Reader and Bookshelf Organizer.
2) If you are familiar with the BookManager family of products, you may notice
several new features in the Softcopy Reader and Bookshelf Organizer for
Java, including:
+ A redesigned interface for the Bookshelf Organizer,
+ Cut, copy and paste operations for moving and copying books from one shelf
to another,
+ Filtering capability on lists of bookshelves and books,
+ Capability for deleting bookshelf files,
+ Exact search capability on bookshelves,
+ Consolidated interfaces for searching and working with notes,
+ Back and Forward buttons for more convenient navigation through books,
+ HTML tables support,
+ Option for scaling inline images.
3) Some features are still unavailable in this Beta version, including:
+ Automatic creation of bookshelf indexes in the Bookshelf Organizer.
+ Customization of fonts and colors.
For updates on this product, please periodically visit the IBM BookManager
website at
http://booksrv2.raleigh.ibm.com
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GETTING HELP WITH BOOKMANAGER PRODUCTS
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This section contains information on how to obtain support and the latest
corrective service for BookManager products. We recommend you obtain and apply
any available corrective service at installation time.
Both electronic and telephone support are available.
ELECTRONIC SUPPORT
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Electronic support is available via Internet, Web, and FTP.
This support covers:
- Hints & Tips
- Most Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
- Fixes (for some BookManager products)
Internet
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Web:
BookManager Home Page - see Service, Hints and Tips icon:
http://booksrv2.raleigh.ibm.com/
IBM Personal Systems Service & Support Home Page:
http://ps.software.ibm.com/
FTP:
FTP to ps.boulder.ibm.com
logon anonymous
use your email as your password
change directory to /ps/products/bookmanager
TELEPHONE SUPPORT
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If you do not have electronic access, or you still have a question,
you may call:
In the United States 1-800-237-5511
In Canada 1-800-992-4777
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TRADEMARKS
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The following are trademarks of IBM Corporation:
IBM
BookManager
Java and Hotspot VM are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
All other product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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