User Guide

Chapter 2: Getting Started
Chapter 2
Getting Started
Overview
This chapter describes the steps you need to go through to get MathType up and
running and provides helpful information if you are upgrading from our
Equation Editor product or a previous version of MathType.
MathType’s system requirements and installation instructions are listed below.
Although installing MathType is simply a matter of running its Setup program
and following a few simple instructions, you may want to read this chapter first
so you have a better understanding of MathType and its components.
System Requirements
In order to install and run MathType, your computer must have:
• Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000 or later.
• A hard disk drive with at least 10 megabytes of free space.
MathType does not require a great deal of memory (RAM) or processor power. If
you have enough RAM to run Windows, you have enough to run MathType.
Installing MathType
Installing MathType is very simple — just run MathType’s Setup program and
follow its instructions.
If You Purchased MathType Online
If you purchased MathType from our Web site, you have probably already run
MathType Setup. In case you have not, run the file you downloaded
(MTWxx.EXE, where xx is the version number) and follow the instructions.
No CD Drive?
If you need floppy disks
to install MathType,
contact Design Science.
See “Getting Help” in
Chapter 1.
If You Purchased MathType on CD-ROM or Floppy Disks
If you are installing MathType from a CD-ROM, MathType Setup will usually
start automatically when you insert the CD-ROM into the drive. If it doesn’t, run
SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions. This file is in the MathType folder on
the CD-ROM. You can run it using the Run command on the Start menu, or the
Windows Explorer.
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