KyoSoft Solar System Screensaver v1.1 

1. Introduction
2. Installation
3. Activating the screensaver 
4. Customising the screensaver
5. Entering your registration details 
6. Registering the screensaver 
7. Contacting KyoSoft
8. Joining the KyoSoft mailing list 
9. Copyright information 
10. Troubleshooting
11. Uninstalling the screensaver


1. Introduction

Solar System screensaver is an exciting addition to your Windows system and will 
provide hours of entertainment, in addition to protecting your monitor against 
burn-out. Solar System screensaver includes stunningly rendered images of the 
planets and Moon together with smooth animation of the different phases and is 
fully configurable, including colour (ability to apply a colour filter), size, 
and starting phase.

Solar System screensaver may be used free of charge for 30 days, during which an 
Unregistered message will occasionally appear on screen. If you wish to use 
Solar System screensaver for more than 30 days then you must register this 
software. 

The cost of registration is $19.99 and payable by credit card, bank transfer, or 
cash. Further details are given in the registration section of this help file 
and also at the Solar System screensaver homepage at 
http://www.KyoSoft.com/screen/index.htm

NOTE: The current version of Solar System screensaver has been tested on Windows 
95/98/NT/2000 systems prior to release.


2. Installation

The main programme files for Solar System screensaver can be installed by 
running the installation programme on your system. This will install the 
screensaver in your Windows directory and also place a link to the screensaver 
help file on your desktop.

NOTE: Additional support files also need to be installed on your computer before 
Solar System screensaver can run properly. Most people already have these 
support files installed on their computer. The names of the support files are 
msvbvm60.dll and mfc40.dll and they should be in the System folder of your 
Windows directory.

To check whether msvbvm60.dll and mfc40.dll are already installed on your 
computer, do the following:

(i) Click on the Start button on your Windows desktop.
(ii) Select the Find option in the pop-up menu.
(iii) Select the Files or Folders... option from the submenu.
(iv) Type "msvbvm60.dll" (without the quotes) in the Named box and click on the 
Find Now button.
(v) If the file is shown in the Results box then it means that msvbvm60.dll is 
already installed on your computer.
(vi) Repeats step (iv) and (v) for the case of mfc40.dll.


If you find that msvbvm60.dll is not installed on your computer then please 
download and install any ONE of the following files using your normal Internet 
browser:

http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp4/win98/EN-
US/VBRun60sp4.exe
ftp://ftp.usask.ca/pub/mirrors/microsoft/Softlib/MSLFILES/vbrun60sp3.exe
ftp://sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk/Mirrors/ftp.microsoft.com/Softlib/mslfiles/vbrun60sp3
.exe

If you find that mfc40.dll is not installed on your computer then please 
download and install any ONE of the following files using your normal Internet 
browser:

ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/dll/mfc40.zip
ftp://mirrors.aol.com/pub/simtelnet/win95/dll/mfc40.zip
ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/simtelnet/win95/dll/mfc40.zip

If you have any further problems installing Solar System screensaver then feel 
free to contact KyoSoft using either the online contact form at 
http://www.KyoSoft.com/contact.htm or else by sending an e-mail to 
support@KyoSoft.com. 


3. Activating the screensaver

Once you have run the installation programme to install Solar System screensaver 
on your system, you still need to make it your default screensaver. Solar System 
screensaver can be activated in the following way:

(i) Click on the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop.
(ii) Click on the Control Panel icon in your My Computer folder.
(iii) Click on the Display icon in your Control Panel folder.
(iv) Choose the Screen Saver option from choices available in the Display 
settings.
(v) Choose Solar System from the pull-down list of available screensavers.
(vi) Solar System screensaver is now activated for your system.

Although Solar System screensaver works fine with the default options, you may 
wish to configure the screensaver to your own preferences. Configuration of 
Solar System screensaver is detailed in the next section.


4. Customising the screensaver

In order to configure Solar System screensaver you will need to open the 
configuration screen by following these steps:

(i) Click on the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop.
(ii) Click on the Control Panel icon in your My Computer folder.
(iii) Click on the Display icon in your Control Panel folder.
(iv) Choose the Screen Saver option from choices available in the Display 
settings.
(v) Click on the Settings... button in the Display option screen.
(vi) You will be presented with the Solar System screensaver configuration 
screen.

The configuration screen contains a number of options that can be tailored to 
personalise your copy of Solar System screensaver. These are as follows:

4.1. Randomise starting phase
Selecting this option will choose a random starting phase each time that Solar 
System screensaver is initialised.

4.2. Starting phase
This option allows the user to select a phase that is used each time Solar 
System screensaver is activated. Note that this option is not available if the 
Randomise Starting Phase option is selected.

4.3. Image size
Selecting this option changes the size of the moon image shown on your monitor. 
This value can vary between 10 (smallest) and 100 (largest) and can be changed 
by either holding and dragging the slider with your mouse, clicking either side 
of the slider, or using the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard. Note 
that values close to 100 may result in slow animation speed of the planet 
depending on your computer specifications.

4.4. Phase cycle time
This option allows the time to be set in minutes for one complete cycle of the 
Solar System screensaver phases, i.e., from "New Moon" to "Full Moon" and back 
again to "New Moon". The value of Phase cycle time may be varied between 1 and 
120 minutes and can be changed by either holding and dragging the slider with 
your mouse, clicking either side of the slider, or using the left and right 
arrow keys on your keyboard.

4.5. Shadow brightness
Selecting this option allows the areas in shadow to be set. Values range from 0 
(darkest) to 100 (brightest) and can be changed by either holding and dragging 
the slider with your mouse, clicking either side of the slider, or using the 
left and right arrow keys on your keyboard.

4.6. Apply colour filter
This option allows a user-defined colour filter to be applied to the image. The 
colour filter currently selected is shown in the rectangle below the slider 
controls. You can change the currently selected filter colour by moving the 
slider controls for the red, green, and blue filter components. For example, the 
default option applies a pastel pink to the image. In general, light pastel 
colours work best for the colour filter. 

4.7. Randomise colour filter
If this option is selected then a different colour filter is applied to the 
image each time that the screensaver is started. Note that this option is not 
available unless Apply colour filter is selected.


5. Entering your registration details

Once you have registered your copy of Solar System screensaver, you will need to 
enter your registration details using the registration screen. To reach the 
registration screen you need to do the following:

(i) Click on the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop.
(ii) Click on the Control Panel icon in your My Computer folder.
(iii) Click on the Display icon in your Control Panel folder.
(iv) Choose the Screen Saver option from choices available in the Display 
settings.
(v) Click on the Settings... button in the Display option screen.
(vi) If you follow these steps then you will be presented with the configuration 
screen.
(vii) Now click on the Registration... button and the Registration details 
screen will appear.

Enter your Username and Password details exactly as you received them from 
KyoSoft. The easiest way to do this is to cut and copy the Username and Password 
from the confirmation e-mail sent by KyoSoft (assuming that you received your 
registration details by e-mail). 

Note that any uppercase (i.e., capital) or lowercase (i.e., small) letters 
should be used exactly as supplied. Once you have done this you should press the 
OK button and receive a message that Solar System screensaver was successfully 
registered.

If you have any problems entering your registration details then please contact 
KyoSoft by either filling out the Internet Support Form 
(http://www.KyoSoft.com/contact.htm) or else sending an e-mail to 
support@KyoSoft.com


6. Registering the screensaver

Solar System screensaver may be used free of charge for 30 days, during which an 
Unregistered message will occasionally appear on screen. If you wish to use 
Solar System screensaver for more than 30 days then you must register this 
software. Registering the screensaver will allow you free unlimited upgrades and 
technical support from KyoSoft.

The cost of registration is $19.99. 

6.1. Payment by credit card 
You may pay by credit card safely and quickly online by following the details 
given at http://www.KyoSoft.com/register.htm or else by requesting details from 
register@KyoSoft.com

6.2. Payment by bank transfer 
If you wish to pay by bank transfer then follow the instructions given at 
http://www.KyoSoft.com/register.htm or else request details from 
register@KyoSoft.com

6.3. Payment by cash 
Customers wishing to register Solar System screensaver by cash should send 
either $20, £15, ¥2000, or 20 Euro to the address given at 
http://www.KyoSoft.com/register.htm together with a sheet of paper clearly 
stating your following details: full name, full address, e-mail address (if you 
have one), software you wish to register, and the amount enclosed.

NOTE that any cash sent to KyoSoft should be securely wrapped in plain paper 
before being placed in the envelope. KyoSoft will send registration details to 
you on the same day that we receive the payment. If you supplied an e-mail 
address then registration details will be e-mailed to you, otherwise sent using 
the postal service.


7. Contacting KyoSoft

KyoSoft welcomes any comments, suggestions, or technical questions that you may 
have regarding Solar System screensaver or any other of our products. The 
easiest way to contact KyoSoft is through the online contact form at 
http://www.KyoSoft.com/contact.htm or else by sending an e-mail to 
support@KyoSoft.com. If you are reporting a problem or a suspected bug then 
please include the version number of the product (found at the top of the 
configuration screen).


8. Joining the KyoSoft mailing list

If you wish to be kept informed of product releases and upgrades from KyoSoft 
then please send a blank e-mail to subscribe@KyoSoft.com. If you are already a 
member of the mailing list and wish to stop receiving information then send a 
blank e-mail to unsubscribe@KyoSoft.com. You can also subscribe or unsubscribe 
using the online form at http://www.KyoSoft.com

Please note that KyoSoft will not sell or otherwise divulge your e-mail address 
to any third parties. 


9. Copyright information

Solar System screensaver is copyright of KyoSoft ((c) 2001). All images used in 
this software are believed to be in the public domain unless otherwise stated.


10. Troubleshooting

In addition to the main screensaver programme, additional support files also 
need to be installed on your computer before Solar System screensaver can run 
properly. Most people already have these support files installed on their 
computer. The names of the support files are msvbvm60.dll and mfc40.dll and they 
should be in the System folder of your Windows directory.

To check whether msvbvm60.dll and mfc40.dll are already installed on your 
computer, do the following:

(i) Click on the Start button on your Windows desktop.
(ii) Select the Find option in the pop-up menu.
(iii) Select the Files or Folders... option from the submenu.
(iv) Type "msvbvm60.dll" (without the quotes) in the Named box and click on the 
Find Now button.
(v) If the file is shown in the Results box then it means that msvbvm60.dll is 
already installed on your computer.
(vi) Repeats step (iv) and (v) for the case of mfc40.dll.


If you find that msvbvm60.dll is not installed on your computer then please 
download and install any ONE of the following files using your normal Internet 
browser:

http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp4/win98/EN-
US/VBRun60sp4.exe
ftp://ftp.usask.ca/pub/mirrors/microsoft/Softlib/MSLFILES/vbrun60sp3.exe
ftp://sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk/Mirrors/ftp.microsoft.com/Softlib/mslfiles/vbrun60sp3
.exe

If you find that mfc40.dll is not installed on your computer then please 
download and install any ONE of the following files using your normal Internet 
browser:

ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/dll/mfc40.zip
ftp://mirrors.aol.com/pub/simtelnet/win95/dll/mfc40.zip
ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/simtelnet/win95/dll/mfc40.zip

If this procedure does not solve your problem then pleaase contact KyoSoft using 
either the online contact form at http://www.KyoSoft.com/contact.htm or else by 
sending an e-mail to support@KyoSoft.com. 


11. Uninstalling the screensaver

Should you need to remove the KyoSoft Screensaver from your system then do the 
following:

(i) Click on the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop.
(ii) Click on the Control Panel icon in the My Computer window.
(iii) Click on the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel window.
(iv) Select the screensaver title and click on the Add/Remove... button.

