This message is from: Gregor Fellers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >This about sums it up. > > >While I believe we will be fully Y2K compliant by January 1, 2000, we >obviously need to make some preparations in case unexpected challenges >impair our ability to meet the needs of our clients. >Enclosed are the instructions for the use of the "Y2K Backup System" device >designed to meet short time emergency needs in case of a computer operations >failure, or operational delay. >This device is the company's Primary Emergency Network Computer Interface >Liaison device (P.E.N.C.I.L.). I have field tested it extensively, >including certification testing, as well as volume and stress testing. >Properly maintained, the device meets all the requirements for coding and >data input. Prior to use, the (P.E.N.C.I.L.) will require preparation and >testing. Tools and supplies required will be: A sharpened knife or grinding >device; and a supply of computer paper (with or without holes). >Gripping the device firmly in your hand, proceed to scrape or grind the >wooded end until it has a cone-like appearance. The dark core area must be >exposed to properly function. (Left-handed employees should read this >sentence backwards, and then go to your supervisor for assistance.) >Place a single sheet of computer paper on a smooth, hard surface. Take the >backup device, place the sharpened point against the paper, and pull it >across the paper. If properly done, this will input a single line. >CAUTION: Excessive force may damage components of the device or damage the >data reception device. If either the P.E.N.C.I.L. or the paper are damaged, >go back to the preparation instructions above. >Proper use of the device will require data simulation input by the operator. >Placing the device against the computer page forming symbols as closely >resembling the computer lettering system you normally use. At the completion >of each of the simulated letters, lift the device off the page, move it >slightly to the right, replace it against the page, and form the next >symbol. This may appear tedious, and somewhat redundant, but, with practice, >you should be able to increase your speed and accuracy. >The P.E.N.C.I.L. is equipped with a manual deletion device. >The device is located on the reverse end of the P.E.N.C.I.L. Error >deletions operate similarly to the "backspace" key on your computer. Simply >place the device against the erroneous data, and pull it backwards over the >letters. This should remove the error, and enable you to resume data >entries. >CAUTION: Excessive force may damage the data deletion device. Insufficient >force, however, may result in less than acceptable deletion, and may require >re-initialization of action as above. This device is designed with user >maintenance in mind. However, if support is required, you can still call >technical support at (800)-YOU-DUMMY. > >
