Welcome to Vita-Master.

We hope that you enjoy this trial copy and find that it
provides a useful reference and storage vehicle for
nutritional data.  You can use Vita-Master in several ways.

SUGGESTIONS on how to use Vita-Master: 

Remember that everyone is different and that what 
works for one person may not help another.  We provide 
information from many sources to help you make healthy 
decisions to improve your level of wellness. The avenues
that we discuss for improving your health are in keeping
with holistic medicine.  They involve herbs, vitamins,
procedures, and life-style changes that help your body 
heal itself gradually.  Problems that you have had for
many months or years cannot be cured overnight.   


       USE EXISTING DATA 
* To lookup therapies, topics and terms.
* To look up therapies & find related topics.
* To look up topics & find possible therapies.  
* To look for warnings or cautions associated with a 
  particular therapy. 
* To look for symptoms of a nutritional deficiency or 
  of a particular problem.
* To make our own notes on any subject.
* To print out information.
* To find references where you can get additional 
  information on a subject.

        ADD YOUR OWN DATA
* To organize your own information into an easily
  retrievable form.
* To tie together your own therapies & related topics. 
* To add references and point to where you got your
  information or where to get more information on 
  a subject.
* To compile a dictionary of terms that you wish to
  reference.   
* Your data has all the functionality of the original
  Vita-Master data that came with your software. 

 
OUR WEB SITE & PHONE NUMBER:

You can order Vita-Master for yourself or for a friend 
by calling us directly at 1-877-370-4666 or through
our Web Site.  For more information about Vita-Master,
check out our Web Site at: www.vita-master.com.  Our 
email address is sales@vita-master.com.


HOW TO INSTALL Vita-Master:

- Simply click on setup.exe and our software will install
  automatically to your hard drive.
- Vita-master will be in your start menu under programs.
     

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

* 486DX or higher processor
* 80 MHz or higher
* Windows 95 or Windows 98
* 45 MB free hard disk space, 16 MB RAM 
* At least a 256 color video card and monitor
* (Optional) Printer (to print reports)
* (Optional) Modem 100% Hayes-compatible 14.4K or better
  (to access our web site for import files)

IMPORTANT NOTE:

  * Backup your 'My Data' & 'My Notes' files often to 
    avoid loss of data in the event of a power loss or
    system problem.
  * In the event of database corruption, you should be
    able to locate the problem by running the Table
    Repair utility Verify function and correct it by
    running the Rebuild function. If that doesn't correct
    the problem, you will need to reinstall Vita-Master.
    For help, look at these topics in your Vita-Master 
    help Contents under Repairing Files:
    1. Handling Table Problems - An Overview
    2. Table Repair Utility
    3. Handling table Problems - Step by Step Directions


COMMON ERROR MESSAGES("TROUBLESHOOTING")

"Vita-Master will not Install."
  -  You may need to disable all virus-protection utilities
     and restart your computer.
  -  You may need more hard disk space.  Vita-Master needs
     about 45mg of disk space. 

"How do I know how much RAM I have?"
-  Right click your mouse the My Computer icon on the
   desktop in Windows 95 or Windows 98.  Select Properties. 
   The RAM is listed under Computer on the General page. 

"How do I know how much free disk space I have?"
-  Left click your Start menu button on Windows 95 or
   Windows 98 and go the Explorer(or right click and go
   to Explore). Right click on the Drive you want to check
   the disk space on.  Under Properties the free space is 
   listed (1GB = 1000 MB). 

"The Vita-Master window has changed colors."
  - If you change your Display resolution or color palette 
    while Vita-Master is running, your Vita-Master colors 
    may shift undesirably.  To fix this, simply quit and 
    re-execute.
  - Also, when running on a system with only 256 colors, 
    opening or selecting another application can sometimes
    cause Vita-Master colors to change (the programs are 
    competing for the same palette colors).  If colors 
    change in an unexpected way, try minimizing 
    and re-opening it or Close & re-open it.

"My Report will not print."
  - Make sure the printer is attached and the power is on.
  - Verify that the correct printer is selected as the default
    printer (See your Windows user' guide).  Try printing
    with other applications to test the printer. 

"What causes database corruption?"
  - Tables are inter-related files that allow you to access
    and tie together data. There is always the chance that a
    table may get damaged. The main causes would be a power
    failure or when the computer is shut down while the program 
    is running.

 "How do I know if my database is corrupted?"
  - There are several indications that your data has been
    corrupted.
    1.  Vita-Master may hang indefinitely with the hourglass
        cursor and not respond to the mouse & keyboard.   
    2.  You may get one of these error messages: 
         .  'Blob has been modified'.
         ·  'Memo too Large'.
         ·  'Index is out of date'.
- To verify that corruption exists, run our Table Repair 
  Utility using the Verify Button.  If there are no errors,
  you will get the message,  'Verification Successful.
  Table has no Errors.'  Any other message indicates a problem. 
 
"Does removing Vita-Master through the windows Add/Remove
    Programs utility affect my Vita-Master Backup files?"
  - Your backup files are not removed during the removal 
    process.  However, when you re-install Vita-Master,
    the backup log is reinitialized and will show no 
    backup files.

"How can I optimize Vita-Master performance?"
  - Vita-Master has a large database.  Adding more RAM and
    increasing CPU megahertz will increase performance speed.
 
Vita-Master is a registered trademark of 4K Inc.
Copyright 1999, 4K Inc.  All Rights Reserved.

License Agreement

      Do not use the Software (which term includes 
      the product documentation) until you have carefully 
      read this Agreement, which provides the terms and 
      conditions for its use.  Installing the Software indicates 
      that you have read, understand and accept this Agreement. 
    
      Permitted Uses and Restrictions on Use.
      You may freely distribute trial copies of the software for
      evaluation purposes only. Because the Software is protected by the
      copyright laws, it is illegal: to make additional copies or otherwise
      duplicate the Software by any other means (including electronic
      transmission) for other than evaluation purposes; or to modify, adapt,
      translate, rent, sublicense, loan, resell for profit, distribute,
      create derivative works based upon or network the Software or any
      part thereof.  Derivative works includes, but is not limited to, 
      Software backup/import files which are distributed to others 
      for commercial purposes. The Software also contains 4K Inc trade 
      secrets, and you may not decompile or otherwise reverse engineer the
      Software.

      You may not use the Software to provide professional medical advice. 
      Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement, 4K Inc has no responsibility 
      or liability for damages or claims relating to any use of the Software
      or the Services on a professional basis.

      If you are not 100% satisfied with this Software, 4K Inc's entire 
      liability and your exclusive remedy shall be to remove the Software 
      from your computer. 
	

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
      Except as expressly provided above, this software and the
      Services are provided "as is" and, to the maximum extent
      permitted by applicable law, 4K Inc and its suppliers disclaim 
      all other warranties, express or implied, regarding the Software
      or Services, disk and related materials, including their fitness
      for a particular purpose, their quality, their merchantability,
      or their noninfringement.  4K Inc does not warrant that the Software 
      or Services are free from bugs, interruption, errors, or other
      program limitations.  Some states do not allow the exclusion 
      of implied warranties, so the above exclusions may not apply to you. 
      In that event, any implied warranties are limited in duration to 30
      days from the date of purchase of the Software.  However, some states 
      do not allow limitations on low long an implied warranty lasts, so the
      above limitation may not apply to you.  This warranty gives you specific
      legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

      All warranties or guarantees given or made by 4K Inc with respect to the
      Software or Services (1) are for the benefit of the original
      purchaser/licensee of the Software only and are not transferable,
      and (2) shall be null and void if a purchaser/licensee breaches any 
      terms or conditions of this Agreement.
      Medical Disclaimer.  The information contained in this Software is not
      intended nor is it implied to be a substitute for professional medical
      advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health
      provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may
      have regarding a medical condition. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE IS
      INTENDED TO BE FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT.  4K Inc does not
      directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services as
      part of this Software. 4K Inc assumes no liability whatsoever of any kind 
      for the information and data contained in the Software or for any 
      diagnosis or treatment made in reliance thereon. In no event will 4K Inc
      be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken by
      you or anyone else in reliance upon the information provided through the
      Software. 

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES 
      The entire liability of 4K Inc and its representatives 
      for any reason shall be limited to the amount paid by the 
      customer for the Software or Services, as applicable, 
      purchased from 4K Inc or its authorized reseller. 
      To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, 
      4K Inc and its licensors, distributors, dealers or 
      suppliers are not liable for any indirect, special,
      incidental, or consequential damages (including damages 
      for loss of business, loss of profits or the like),
      whether based on breach of contract, breach of warranty,
      tort (including negligence), product liability or otherwise,
      even if 4K Inc or its representatives have been advised of
      the possibility of such damages and even if a remedy set 
      forth herein is found to have failed its essential purpose. 
      Some states do not allow the limitation and/or exclusion of 
      liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above 
      limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

      The limitations of damages or liability set forth in this 
      Agreement are fundamental elements of the basis of the bargain 
      between 4K Inc and you.  You acknowledge and agree that 4K Inc 
      would not be able to provide this product on an economic basis 
      without such limitations.  Miscellaneous.  This Agreement sets 
      forth 4K Inc's and its representatives' entire liability and
      your exclusive remedy with respect to the Software and Services,
      and is a complete statement of the agreement between you and 4K Inc.
      Headings are included for convenience only, and shall not be 
      considered in interpreting this Agreement.  The Agreement does
      not limit any rights that 4K Inc may have under trade secret, 
      copyright, patent or other laws.  The agents, employees, 
      distributors, and dealers of 4K Inc are not authorized to make 
      modifications to this Agreement, or to make any additional
      representations, commitments, or warranties binding on 4K Inc. 
      If any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable
      under applicable law, then it shall be, to that extent, deemed
      omitted and the remaining provisions will continue in full force
      and effect.  The validity and performance of this Agreement shall
      be governed by Florida law (without reference to choice of law 
      principles), and applicable federal law.  This Agreement is deemed 
      entered in at Orlando, Florida, and shall be construed as to its
      fair meaning and not strictly for or against either party.






