User Manual

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CATC MERLIN’S WAND 1.22 CHAPTER 2
User’s Manual Getting Started
2. Getting Started
This chapter describes how to install Merlin’s Wand and its software. Both
install easily in just a few minutes. The Merlin’s Wand software can be
installed on most Windows-based personal computer systems.
2.1 System Requirements
The following is the recommended configuration for the computer that runs
the Merlin’s Wand application and is connected to the Merlin’s Wand
hardware unit.
• Operating system: Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Windows
2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP operating system.
Occasionally, after unplugging the Merlin's Wand hardware on a Windows
2000 system, subsequent attempts to plug in the device cause the computer
to recognize the unit as a “USB device” rather than as “Merlin's Wand.” If
this occurs, you will need to restart the computer so that it will recognize
the device properly. To avoid the problem, upgrade to the latest Windows
2000 service pack available from Microsoft.
• Required setup: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later must be
installed.
• Processor: For optimum performance, use processors of the
Intel® Pentium® III or Pentium 4 family, the AMD® Athlon® or
Duron® family, or other compatible processors with clock speed
of 500mHz or higher. Must have, as a minimum, a processor from
the Intel Pentium II or Celeron® family, AMD-K6® family, or
equivalent with clock speed of 300mHz.
• Memory: Minimum of 64 MB of RAM is recommended; more
memory generally improves responsiveness.
• Hard disk: Minimum 20 GB hard disk is required for
installation. Additional disk space is needed for storing
user-generated script files and log files that are saved by the user.
• Display: Resolution of 1024 x 768 with at least 16-bit color is
recommended (resolution of 800 x 600 with 16-bit color is a
minimum).
• Connectivity: A USB interface is required to connect the
computer to the Merlin’s Wand hardware unit.