User manual

Table Of Contents
Getting Started
© 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. SD41369A-page 13
1. Using a PC that is connected to the internet, navigate to the MPLAB
®
IDE down-
load page at the following url:
www.microchip.com/mplab
This page outlines the MPLAB IDE and also features downloadable plug-ins, User’s
Guides and other useful information.
2. Scroll down to the Downloads section of the page and select the latest full
release zip file for MPLAB IDE vx.xx. (See Figure 2-2.)
FIGURE 2-2: MPLAB ZIP FILE
3. When prompted open the .zip file and extract all contents to a new folder named
something meaningful such as “MPLAB” created in a directory such as Desktop
or another location easily accessible.
4. Once all files are extracted, navigate to the folder created and double click on the
Install_MPLAB_vxxx.exe file to start the installation process.
5. The MPLAB
®
Tools x.xx Installation window should now be open. Click Next> to
proceed with the installation.
6. In the next window, read through the MPLAB IDE License Agreement and ensure
that the I accept the terms of the license agreement radio button is selected.
Click Next>
to continue with the installation.
7. In the Setup Type window select the setup type (complete is recommended for
new users) and click Next>
to continue.
8. In the Choose Destination Location it is recommended to use the default direct
C:\Program Files\Microchip\. Click Next>
to continue.
9. Accept the Application Maestro License agreement in the next window and click
Next>
to continue.
10. Click Next>
in the Start Copying Files window to start the installation (this may
take several minutes to complete).
11. During the installation process, the user will be prompted to install the free
HI-TECH C
®
PRO for the PIC10/12/16 MCU Compiler. It is recommended that
the user install the compiler at this point. Select Yes to launch the installer. In the
installer window, click Next to continue. (See Figure 2-3.)