Current released version: 1.0.0 (May 30th 2001)
Copyright: Atsushi Iizuka

Contents

1. Introduction
2. How to install
3. How to play
4. Support
5. Disclaimer
6. History

1. Introduction

FIFO stands for "First-In, First-Out." You can train your memory and also oblivion. Train your capability of oblivion to forget useless things and memorize a lot of important things!

FIFO has the following features:

• You can set difficulty by changing speed level and the length of FIFO.
• FIFO has currently 4 symbols -- O/X, Digits, Marks, Dogs.
• You can use the Sony Jog Dial.

2. How to install

FIFO requires Palm OS 3.0 or later.

Install the fowlloing file:

• Program: FIFO.prc

3. How to play

3-1. Rules

FIFO means "First-In, First-Out." In this game, you take first out your memory, which you put first into your head.

• A game starts by tapping on the "TAP HERE TO START" area.
• 3 characters (or marks, illustrations) appears at the center of screen one after another. Memorize the characters.
• After the characters was shown for the times in FIFO length, recollect the first 3 characters and input them by tapping the input buttons. (Jog Dial is also available for Sony CLIE.)
• Input the second 3 characters after the next is shown, input the third after the next ...
• The score for one time is different by speed level, FIFO length, and the kind of symbol.

3-2. Layout

• The answer is shown when it is game over.
• The tap area to start appears when it is needed.
• The sound on/off buttons are shown only if the Game Sound in the Palm preferences is On (Low, Medium, High.)

3-3. Set difficulty

The preference form will be shown if you select Menu -> Options -> Preferences. Speed ------- Set the speed level. Length ------ This indicates whether a marker (which is a mark of the last move) blinks. Symbol ----- Select a symbol. Tap the black triangle then a pop list will be shown as the right-bottom. Symbol Buttons Note O/X Novice (for beginners) Digits Medium grade Marks High grade Dogs High grade (The capability of quick distinguish is required.)

3-4. Check the highscores

You can check highscore list by tapping on Menu -> Options -> Show highscore.

3-5. Check about FIFO

Tap on Menu -> Options -> About FIFO, and you can check information about FIFO.

4. Support

Download the latest version:
http://www08.u-page.so-net.ne.jp/rf6/iizuka/

Comments, requirements, bug report:
iizuka@rf6.so-net.ne.jp

5. Disclaimer

The author takes no responsibility for any adverse effect that this software could cause to your machine or the data on it: backup important data before using FIFO.

FIFO is copyrighted software and remains the intellectual property of Atsushi Iizuka.

Illustrations of dogs in this software are copyrighted by Tomoko. You can use them only in this software or in the screenshots of this software. Written permission must be obtained for any other use.

This archive is freely redistributable, provided it is made available only in its complete, unmodified form with no additional files and for noncommercial purposes only. Any other use must have prior written authorization from the author.

6. History

Ver. 1.0.0: May 30th 2001

• First release