VGM-150  (25-4090)      Using Microsoft Windows 3.0    Faxback Doc. # 6080

Follow these steps to set up Windows to operate in the full-page mode:

1. Install Windows for VGA operation per the instruction manual, verify
   that it is working properly, and exit Windows.
2. Make the directory containing the Windows program files the active
   directory.
3. Windows uses the file SYSTEM.INI to control the number of lines on the
   screen, and Windows modifies this file to work in full-page mode, so 
   make a backup copy of this file for future use by typing:

   copy system.ini vga.ini  <ENTER>

4. Type: setup    <ENTER>
5. When Windows prompts: Accept the configuration above, use the arrow keys
   to select VGA and press <ENTER>.
6. Push the down arrow key to select Other (Requires disk provided by a
   hardware manufacturer) and press <ENTER>.
7. Place the DRIVERS disk in drive A, and press <ENTER>.

Note: If Setup asks you to enter a new path to the driver files, press
BACKSPACE to delete the highlighted path, type: A:\ for the path, and press
<ENTER>.

8.  Highlight FullPage Grayscale Monitor and press <ENTER>.
9.  Press <ENTER> to accept the display choice.
10. Select Accept the configuration shown above and press <ENTER> to finish
    the installation and return to DOS.
11. Now make a backup copy of the revised SYSTEM.INI file that Windows just
    created during the setup process by typing:

    copy system.ini fp.ini    <ENTER>

The next time you start Windows, it displays in full-page mode.  Before you
start Windows, first type: fp off <ENTER> to be sure FP.EXE is disabled.
If FP.EXE is active when you start Windows, Window's colors (gray shades)
are not correct.  When you choose Window's colors from the Control Panel,
try to choose the least grainy shades so that characters are sharp and easy
to read.

An Optional Way to Start Windows:

You have created two backup files, VGA.INI for Windows to display in normal
VGA mode, and FP.INI for Windows to display in full-page mode.  These files
make it easy to switch between VGA Windows mode and full-page Windows mode.
To do this copy the appropriate file to SYSTEM.INI.  For example, to run
Windows in normal VGA mode, before you run Windows type:

   copy vga.ini system.ini    <ENTER>

To switch Windows from VGA mode back to full-page mode, type:

   copy fp.ini system.ini    <ENTER>

You can put these commands into a batch file so they automatically execute.

For example, to create a batch file called WINFP.BAT, type:

   copy con winfp.bat    <ENTER>
   copy fp.ini system.ini    <ENTER>
   win %1    <ENTER>

Now press <F6> to close the file and press <ENTER>

To create a batch file for VGA Windows mode, type:

    copy con winvga.bat    <ENTER>
    copy vga.ini system.ini    <ENTER>
    win %1     <ENTER>

Press <F6> to close the file, and press <ENTER>.

Any time you want to run Windows in full-page mode, type:

    winfp "application name"    <ENTER>

To run Windows in VGA mode, type:

    winvga "application name"   <ENTER>

If you supply an application name, Windows starts and runs the specified
application.  If you do not supply an application name, Windows starts at
the Windows desktop.

Windows Applications:

Install Windows applications according to the instructions supplied with
the application.  The application should work correctly in full-page mode
if the application was properly written to meet all Windows'
specifications.

However, sometimes you might want to adjust the application slightly to
make it display better in full-page mode.  Refer to the instructions for
PageMaker 4.0 for an example of a necessary adjustment.

Some systems might not properly restore the full-page screen when you run
Windows in the 386 Enhanced mode and return from a full-screen DOS window.
If this happens, exit Windows and restart Windows in Standard mode, as
explained in the Windows User's Guide, any time you anticipate needing to
use a DOS application.

Windows Font Managers:

Many font managers for Windows (such as Adobe Type Manager) replace the
screen driver that Windows uses.  If you configure your system for the full
page mode after you install a Windows font manager, the modified screen
driver that lets the font manager work might be deactivated.  If this
happens, reinstall the font manager.  It is best to first configure your
computer for VGA operation.  Next, install the full-page drivers.  Then,
install the font manager.  For better readability set the threshold for
screen scaling, to 18 points, following the font manager's instructions.

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