Computer Maniacs 1989 Diary

Who said "A diary can't be fun"?

We don't know - but a daily Trivia Quiz is just one of the exciting extras we've added to make this the Fun Diary Of The Decade.

But will it tell me when it's granny's birthday?

(Yawn...)

Yes, of course it will, and her starsign - but there's much more to it than that. It gives you a daily horoscope, phase of the moon and weather forecast...!

Weather Forecast?!

That's what we said. Wacky snacks, big quandary solver, alarm clock, reaction timer, crash of the day.

Crash of the day?!

Yes! Stop repeating everything we say! Pools forecast, Height/Weight Analyser, Multi-egg Boilerama System (M.E.B.S.)

What?!!!!

Just input the size of egg and how you like it, and this amazing program does the rest.

But I like the white hard and the yolk runny!

Easy!!

Then there's the Day/Date Calendar, Conversion Tables, Database of Useful Phone Numbers - Oh, and did we mention the games, puzzles and fun graphics?

Call this just another diary... and we'll tell your Granny!

How To Proceed

All your options and choices are presented to you in the Menu Panel. Simply move the highlight bar over the required choice by using the keys:

Q - Up, A - Down, SPACE - Select

Main Menu

1. C.M.D. Options If you select joystick, your choices can be selected by the Cursor up and down keys, with FIRE to select.
2. Facts Menu
   1. Personal Facts
      1. Edit/Review Data
         Use this option to input your own data. This will appear automatically on the correct date/day of your diary.
         
         (I)nsort: Enter date (dd/mm) e.g. for 7th August, type 0708 then RETURN
         (E)dit: Line number to edit. Input line to edit, date and text are then shown. Use DELETE to correct.
         (D)elete: Delete a line number.
         (N)ext page: View the data file.
         (Q)uit: Return to menu.
      2. Save Data
         to disc or tape. Follow on-screen instructions.
      3. Load Data
         Load previously saved data from disc or tape.
      4. New Data
         Delete all personal data currently stored in the computer's memory.
   2. Daily Facts
      1. Today's Facts
         Facts concerning this day in history.
      2. Your weight (a simple analysis). Input:
         Sex (M/F)
         Height in centimetres
         Weight in kilogrammes
         
         (C'mon! Don't take it out on the computer!)
      3. Computer Facts
         A list of useful telephone numbers, including leading headware manufacturers, software houses and computer magazines.
      4. Weather Forecast (Daily)
         Ideal for planning weekend picnics, holidays, etc.
3. Clock/Date Menu
   1. Set Date/Time
      Today's date (dd/mm) e.g. 12th March, type 1203 (RETURN)
      Time (hh/mm) e.g. 9.00am, type 0900 (RETURN) then type 'a' for am or 9.00pm, type 0900 (RETURN) then type 'p' for pm
   2. Show Month
      Input month to display (mm) e.g. for May type 05 (RETURN)
   3. Date of Birth
      Input your date of birth (dd/mm/yy) e.g. 29th June 1972, type 290672 (RETURN)
   4. Horoscope
      Displays today's horoscope for current birthday or new birthday when entered.
   5. Bio-Rhythm Display
      (This option not available on C64/128 versions)
      These display the peaks and troughs (or highs and lows) of your well-being on three headings:
      E - emotional well-being
      M - mental well-being
      P - physical well-being
   The display is for the current birthday or new birthday when entered.
4. Timers Menu
   1. Set/Clear Alarm Clock
      Input the time you want the alarm to go off (hh/mm)
      e.g.
      7.24pm (1924 then RETURN - or 0724 then RETURN then type 'p' for pm)
      7.24am (0724 then RETURN - or 0724 then RETURN then type 'a' for am)
      
      Once set, this menu option changes to 'clear alarm clock', which has to be selected before a new time can be inputted.
   2. Multi-Egg Boilerama System (M.E.B.S.). Input size of egg (1 to 5). Choose type of boiled egg required. Alternatively, input a time for timer to trigger (mm/ss) e.g. 2 minutes 40 seconds (0240)
   3. Reaction Timer
      Try your hand at a Grand Prix start. there are four cars on the grid. Each car starts in sequence. The faster your reaction time when the lights turn green, the further your car will travel down the track.
      
      To start the sequence, press a key when ready. The light will now turn green at any time between 2 and 7 seconds. (Up to four people can try their hand in a race.) Pressing a key before the light turns green disqualifies the player.
5. Wacky Snacks
   1. Standard - when you get a bit peckish, or
   2. Supremo - to get your mouth watering
6. Games Menu
   1. Trivia Quiz
   2. Hangman
   3. Wordsquare