Operation Manual

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Section 1: Installation and Activation
System requirements
This is the minimal system configuration required to use Readiris:
 A Mac computer with a 64 bits Intel processor
 The operating system Mac OS X 10.8 or higher. Earlier versions of the Mac OS operating
system are not supported.
 300 MB of free hard disk space.
Installation and Activation
Installation
 Insert the Readiris CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Then click the Readiris
CD-ROM icon on the Desktop.
 Or download the Readiris package from www.irislink.com/softwaredownload.
 Run the Readiris installation package and follow the on-screen instructions.
 Agree with the terms of the license agreement.
 Then click Install to start the actual installation.
You might be asked to enter an Administrator Username and Password to install
Readiris.
Activation
 You are prompted to activate Readiris.
 The activation code consists of 34 characters. Depending on how you purchased Readiris,
the code can be found:
o Inside the DVD box
o On the sticker on the backside of the CD-ROM sleeve
o On a license sheet called "License sheet for SN for IRIScan..." located inside the
product box
o On a separate explanatory sheet for IRIScan Book Executive 3
o In your confirmation e-mail for electronic order
 Enter the activation key, and then click Activate.
Note that an internet connection is required to activate.
You can also click Continue trial if you do not want to activate Readiris at this time.
Next time you start Readiris you will be prompted again to activate the software.