mysql /php: Welcome Command Line

I'm using PHP, Apache and mysql on Windows 98. My question: When I log on to the mysql monitor by going to: Start/ Programs/ MS-DOS Prompt/ then... cd c:\mysql\bin mysqld-shareware --standalone mysqladmin I then get the "Welcome to the mysq monitor..." How can I read all the commands that zip by before the monitor command line appears. Or, how can I scroll up the page to read the literature - appearing *above* the "Welcome to the mysq monitor..." line? Thank you and happy holidays! Tony Ritter