System information

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Introduction
Blastware Operator Manual 1–1
Thank You . . .
Thank you for purchasing Instantel’s Blastware software program. Blastware combines the ease-
of-use of the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system with the power and control of the two
Blastware software modules: Compliance and Advanced. The Compliance module copies, views,
prints reports, and deletes Events. It also sets up and programs the Series II, Series III, or Series
IV monitor. The Advanced module, available separately, performs advanced functions, and has
customizable setups.
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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1.1 Complete and Return Your Registration Card
Instantel offers the most comprehensive Product Support Program available. You receive a one
year warranty on the Blastware software and free software upgrades for the first year. All you
have to do is complete the registration card included with your software and return it to Instantel
by mail or facsimile within thirty (30) days of purchasing your new software, or by completing the
online registration form at the website, www.instantel.com.
1.2 What You Need to Run Blastware
Note: Instantel provides limited support for Windows® 2000, XP. Review the next section that
details Microsoft’s End of Support program.
Blastware software can run on any IBM-compatible PC with the Windows® 7 or Vista Operating
System with the following requirements:
(1) CD-ROM drive
(2) Mouse or Touchpad for Navigation
(3) SVGA or higher screen resolution
(4) A free RS232 Serial, USB or Ethernet Port depending on the model of
seismograph you have purchased
(5) A free USB port for the Advanced Software hardware dongle
(6) Printer (optional)
(7) Modem (optional) – Contact Instantel for the modem supported by your unit
(8) Latest version of Acrobat® Reader®
1.3 Microsoft Windows® End of Support Lifecycle
Microsoft implements an ‘End of Support Lifecycle’ for their product releases. A detailed
description of these support timelines can be reviewed at;
support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
Desktop operating systems Latest service pack End of mainstream support End of extended support
Windows XP
Service Pack 3 April 14, 2009 April 8, 2014
Windows Vista
Service Pack 2 April 10, 2012 April 11, 2017
Windows 7
Service Pack 1 January 13, 2015 January 14, 2020
Windows 8
Not yet available January 9, 2018 January 10, 2023