Kid Genius - ABC Kid Genius v2.07 Start
Copyright (c) 2005 PHASE II PTY. LTD.
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IN THIS DOCUMENT:
1. DESCRIPTION
2. ADD FREE WORDS AND STORY PAGES
3. KID GENIUS MEMBERSHIP 
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 
5. START AND CREATE WORDS FEATURE.
6. LEGAL
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1. WHAT IS KID GENIUS.
KID GENIUS is an educational TOOL. 
Teach the ABC, Numbers, Reading and Spelling using the RECOGNITION method. 
Educate by auto rotating lessons for toddlers, progressing to keyboard interaction, 
reading skills and spelling.  Real life and animated examples with sound, pictures 
and video clips.  Kid Genius can be set to US or UK English.
Kid Genius allows you to use a Mouse or the Keyboard in most areas. 
Kid Genius is suitable for all ages.
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2. ADD FREE WORDS AND STORY PAGES.
If you like Kid Genius and wish to expand the list of words for spelling. You can visit the 
Kid Genius internet site and download 20 more spelling words and 20 more Story Pages 
for FREE. Download from http://www.kidgen.com

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3. KID GENIUS MEMBERSHIP
a) When you purchase the Kid Genius Membership, you receive a Registration code 
to unlock the Lower Case, Create Words Features and an Internet Membership Password.  

b) As a Member you can download from the Kid Genius Internet site up to 960 words.
Each word has Sound, Picture, Text, Video clip and is used with Kid Genius Spelling and 
Flash words.

c) As a Member you can download and install 2 Stories to use with Kid Genius Reading.  
Each Story has 20 Pages.     

d) As a Member you can IMPROVE the SOUND quality of Letters and Numbers in Kid 
Genius by downloading a Sound Upgrade. 

e) As a Member you can download an Animated Flag of your own country for the word FLAG.

f) As a Member you can create your own Spelling words to use with Kid Genius Spelling 
and Flash Words. Create words using your own pictures, voice and video clips.

Your Internet Membership is for the period purchased from the date of your Membership payment. 

The Kid Genius software WILL NOT expire. Words and features downloaded and installed 
WILL NOT expire.

You can purchase the Kid Genius Membership from the Kid Genius internet site 
http://www.kidgen.com
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4. SYSTEM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PC Pentium 166 with 16mb memory
Screen resolution set at 800 x 600 or Higher
Sound card. Mouse. 
(This Start software requires 17MB free space)
Win95,Win98,Win2000,WinME,XP,NT 
Visual Basic 6 runtime files and Windows Media Player

TROUBLE SHOOTING
Kid Genius requires Visual Basic 6 runtime files and Windows Media Player.
Most windows systems already have these files. 
If you get an ERROR message when you first start Kid Genius, you can download and install 
the microsoft files that are required for the software from the Kid Genius help page on the 
internet. http://kidgen.com/help/index.htm

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5. a) To start Kid Genius Close all applications & click on ABC Kid Genius on your desktop 

OR Close all applications. From Desktop CLICK on: Start & Programs & ABC Kid Genius

OR Use Windows explorer.Click on KGDEMO folder.Click on KIDGEN.EXE

Kid Genius allows you to use the KEYBOARD or MOUSE in most areas.
Use the highlighted letters to move from menu to menu.
Use special feature keys in yellow boxes as required.
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SPELLING FEATURE
Levels, allows you to spell by ability. 3 is the easiest, up to 10 the hardest. 
To try the levels feature in spelling, you will require more words. You can Download 20 free 
words to use with the Kid Genius Software from the Kid genius site http://www.kidgen.com.

SPELLING LEVELS 
You can choose a level to spell. From Level ALL to Level 10.
Level ALL displays all available words. 
Level 3 displays words which are 2 to 3 letters long.
Level 4 displays words which are 4 letters long. the same applies for 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 
Level 10 displays words which are 10 to 12 letters long.                   

ON - This On-Off button (next to upper case button in the spelling section) will switch the 
little friend encouragement comment off or on, the little friend comment is played when the 
spelling of a word is correct and a video clip starts. 
Flash Words - If you have installed 20 or more words, the words will keep rotating until Esc is 
pressed or clicked. 

SORTING - in the spelling section, the 'CHOOSE word ' button will show you all the words that 
currently exist on your computer you can double click on a word to start spelling from that word. 
You will also see options to sort the words in the order of your choice, alphabetically, by length 
or mixed. 
When you use the Sorting, the list is changed to the order you choose.
The order that you choose, is the order in which the words will be displayed in both Spelling and 
Flash Words sections of the Kid Genius Software.
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CREATE WORDS FEATURE
Create your own Spelling words to use with Kid Genius Spelling and Flash Words. 
Create words using your own pictures, voice and video clips.

Non Kid Genius Members can create only 2 words for free.

The 'Create Words'  button has been placed on the Help page. (bottom left)
This is done to restrict young children from accidently entering this parent area from our normal
 menus. 

Requirements to create your own words.

PICTURES
Digital Pictures - your pictures saved to be 320x240 pixels in size and in a JPG, GIF or BMP image formats. 
(eg. happy.jpg or flower.gif or girl.bmp)

SOUND for Words 
A sound card with a microphone (mic) input. 
A microphone so you can Record yourself saying the word. 
Recording must be saved in WAV sound file format. (eg. happy.wav or flower.wav) 
Windows has a Sound Recorder. It is normally located in start menu / programs / accessories.

VIDEO for WORD
The video must be saved in a 320x240 size in AVI, MPG, WMV or ASF video format which is suitable for your
 Windows Media Player.  (eg. happy.avi or flower.mpg)
To save space on your computer we recommend you use no more than 20 seconds of video clip for each word. 
When a word is created your original files ARE NOT moved or deleted from their original source.
New files are created in the Kid Genius directory for each word you make.
Always Make sure you have enough free hard disk space before creating words. 
Words can be deleted in the spelling area of the Kid Genius software.

There are 4 stages to create a word.
1) Add picture  2) Add sound of word (3) Add video for word.  (4) type in word.
Follow instruction on the screen for each of the 4 stages and add files as required for the word.
Kid Genius supplies only a few templates for names, sound and video to help you practice
creating  your own words.

In stage 4 you will be required to enter the spelling of the word.
Each word you enter can be 2 to 12 letters long with no spaces in the middle.
Type in the word required in the box and click on Create button or Retype button if you 
have made a mistake. 
2 boxes will pop up to confirm creation YES and NO click on yes to create. The word is created 
and the screen changes to main menu. Go to Spell Words to test the word.

You can create 2 words or names for free.
To Create more words please purchase Membership.   

Except for the sample media provided by Kid Genius, When Creating words always use your 
own pictures, voice and videos.
Words created should be for your own personal use and should not be distributed.
It is an offence to use any media without the authority of the copyright holders.

UNINSTALL: 
To Uninstall Kid Genius use the 'add/remove Programs' in the windows control panel.
or Delete the c:\kgdemo directory 
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6. LEGAL
This is a legal Agreement(the"Agreement") between you (either an individual or a single entity)
and PHASE II Pty. Ltd. ("Kid Genius").
By using this software , you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. 
If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement DO NOT USE this software.

KID GENIUS SOFTWARE LICENCE
1. Kid Genius (the "Software") is owned by PHASE II Pty. Ltd. 
You have no ownership or proprietary rights in or to the Software and its contents.
For purposes of this section, "use" means loading the Software into RAM, 
as well as installing on a hard disk or other storage device.

2. REDISTRIBUTION of START SOFTWARE:
You can freely distribute ONLY this Kid Genius Start software, using the files 1kidgen.exe 
or 1kidgen.zip in their original size. 
The original files 1kidgen.exe and 1kidgen.zip include only one (1) Spelling word and 
one (1) story page.

The latest version of original files 1kidgen.exe and 1kidgen.zip can be downloaded from the 
Kid Genius Web site, http://www.kidgen.com.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU LICENSED TO DISTRIBUTE ANY OTHER 
KID GENIUS SPELLING WORDS or STORY PAGES, 
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU LICENSED TO DISTRIBUTE ANY OTHER 
PARTS, MODULES or FILES OF THE KID GENIUS SOFTWARE. 

ALLOWED:
You MAY Install and Use this Start software on any suitable computer at home, business 
or educational facility for FREE
You MAY download the 20 free Spelling words and any additional free words offered from 
http://www.kidgen.com and use them only with the Kid Genius software for free.
You MAY download the 20 free Story Pages from http://www.kidgen.com and use them only 
with the Kid Genius Software for free.
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KID GENIUS MEMBERSHIP LICENCE.
When you purchase the Kid Genius Membership, you receive a Registration code to unlock 
the Lower Case, Create Words and a Kid Genius Internet Membership Password.  
Membership purchase is required for each address location (single street address and number)

Membership gives you a licence to install and use the Kid Genius software on any 
suitable computer at the registered address (single street address and number) supplied 
by you at the time of membership purchase. 

KID GENIUS REGISTERED SOFTWARE AND MEMBERSHIP GRANT OF LICENCE:
Kid Genius (the "Software") is owned by PHASE II Pty. Ltd.
PHASE II Pty. Ltd. grants to you the limited right to install the software (the "software") on 
any suitable computer at the registered address (street address and number supplied on
membership purchase) 
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3. Under no circumstances shall you be permitted, allowed or authorized to commercially 
exploit the Software or any data comprising the Software.
Neither you nor anyone under your direction shall do any of the following acts(any such acts shall 
be deemed void and a breach of this Agreement) with regard to the Software, or any portion thereof: 
You shall not (a)rent the Software, (b)sell the Software, (c)lease or lend the Software, (d)offer the 
Software on a pay-per-play basis, (e)distribute, by electronic means or otherwise, the Software for 
money or any other consideration; or (f) In any other manner and through any medium whatsoever 
commercially exploit the Software or use the Software for any commercial purpose, (g)modify, 
disassemble, reverse engineer or decompile the Software,(h)translate the Software, (i)reproduce 
the Software, (j)publicly display the Software, (k)prepare derivative works based upon the Software, 
(l)distribute, by electronic means or otherwise, the Software, (m)copy the software.(n) distribute by 
any means Words, Story Pages or any part of this software. (o) distribute by any means 
registration codes or membership passwords.

4. You shall not use, in any manner, the logo, logos, symbols, art work, images, screen 
displays or screenshots, sound effects, music, animations, video clips and other such material 
contained within, generated by or relating to the Software.

5. Restrictions Apply to Third Parties. The prohibitions and restrictions described herein 
apply to anyone in possession of the Software and/or Permitted Derivative Works.

6. Copyright. The Kid Genius software is owned by Phase II Pty. Ltd. and is protected 
by international copyright Laws.
All Kid Genius materials contained within and generated by the Kid Genius software, including images, 
illustrations, designs, icons, photographs, video clips, animations, animated characters and 
written and other materials that are part of the Kid Genius software (collectively, the "Contents")
are copyrights, trademarks and/or other intellectual properties owned, controlled or licensed by 
Phase II Pty. Ltd.


7. THIS SOFTWARE IS DISTRIBUTED "\AS IS.\" AND ALL FAULTS AND THE ENTIRE RISK AS 
TO SATISFACTORY, QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFORTS IS WITH YOU. 
KID GENIUS AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER 
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, OR FITNESS FOR 
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. KID GENIUS AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE 
FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT 
LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF 
INFORMATION), WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING 
FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS 
IN THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF KID GENIUS OR ITS AFFILIATES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE 
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. KID GENIUS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES 
CLAIMED BY YOU BASED ON ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIM. THIS LIMITATION OF REMEDIES 
ALSO APPLIES TO ANY DEVELOPER OF SOFTWARE SUPPLIED TO KID GENIUS. KID GENIUS 
AND THE DEVELOPER'S LIMITATION OF REMEDIES ARE NOT CUMULATIVE. SUCH 
DEVELOPER IS AN INTENDED BENEFICIARY OF THIS SECTION.


8. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, THAT YOU 
UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT, AND UNDERSTAND THAT BY CONTINUING THE 
INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE, BY LOADING OR RUNNING THE SOFTWARE, 
OR BY PLACING OR COPYING THE SOFTWARE ONTO YOUR COMPUTER HARD DRIVE, 
YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS 
AGREEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND KID GENIUS 
AND SUPERSEDES ANY PRIOR AGREEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS, PROPOSALS OR 
UNDERSTANDINGS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT 
MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT.
