Operation Manual

Software CD

Before you can begin downloading the database onto your Snooper Evolution you

will need to install the driver software (if using the RS232 to USB Conversion

lead) and the Snooper Evolution Updater software that enables you to do this.

There is a certain minimum hardware and software requirement needed in order

for the software to be installed and used successfully.

Hardware Requirements

The computer must have an Intel Pentium Class processor or equivalent, a

minimum of 32MB of RAM, a monitor with 256 (8 bit) colours or greater, a CD

ROM drive, 20MB of free disc space and a spare RS232 connection.

Software Requirements

The software will only operate on the following Windows based operating

systems: Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000,

Windows Xp and will only work with Internet Explorer 4.5 or Netscape Navigator

4.5 or above.

NOTE: The Snooper Evolution Updater software does not support Windows

95 and Apple Macintosh operating systems.

Installing RS232 to USB Conversion Lead

1. Place the Software CD into the CD ROM drive. When the auto-run menu is

displayed, click close.

2. Insert USB lead into a spare USB port; the ‘Add New Hardware’ wizard will be

displayed.

3. Select the option for the wizard to search for the driver automatically and click

‘Next’.

4. If a Digital Signature warning message is displayed select ‘Continue Anyway’.

5. The Wizard will inform you when the hardware is installed.

6. If you have any difficulty in installing the lead please refer to the Step By Step

Guides on the CD.

Software Installation Instructions

Place the Software CD into the CD ROM drive. Your PC should automatically

open a window displaying the instructions for installing the software. To begin

installation, click the 'Install' button and follow the installation instructions to install

the download software.

To launch the CD manually: Click on Start and then Run. In the dialogue box that

opens click on Browse - another dialogue box will open. Locate your CD ROM

drive (drive letter is normally D) using the 'Look in' option and select 'Menu' from

the lower portion of the dialogue box. Once you have selected 'Menu' click on

Open on the explorer box and then OK on the Run dialogue box. Any later

software updates or packages can be obtained from www.snooperneo.co.uk. If

you have any problems using this software please call 0870 787 0700 during

office hours and select Option 3.

Once the software is installed you are ready to download the database to

your Evolution. Double-click the icon 'Snooper Evolution Updater' that now

appears on your desktop to launch the program and follow the onscreen

instructions.

SOFTWARE CD

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