User`s guide
14 Vision Software User's Guide 
When VISION detects a valid key it switches into registered mode, 
identifying itself by placing a serial number in the [F9] EXECUTE screen. 
It is the CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY to keep and protect the 
SOFTWARE PROTECTION KEY. This may include having insurance for 
the key. Keys will normally only be replaced on PROOF OF 
DESTRUCTION of the original key otherwise a complete software system 
must be purchased. 
The SOFTWARE PROTECTION KEY can be plugged into ANY printer 
port for normal operation. 
NOTE: The printer port must NOT be configured for Bi-Directional for the 
Software Protection Key to work properly. If the Key does not work, you 
must go into your computers CMOS setup. Each computer is a little 
different, but on most computers, you can press the [DEL] key while the 
computer is going through the memory test on boot up. Then go to the 
section that says something about Peripherals. Then find the section that 
says Parallel Port Mode and use the [Page Down] key to change the 
selection. Press the [Page Down] key until it says either “Normal” or 
“ECP”. These settings work the best. Then press the [Esc] key and then go 
to the section that says Save Settings and press [Enter]. 
IMPORTANT: DO NOT plug a printer or scanner into the Software 
Protection key if your printer or scanner has a plug on the back for you to 
plug the Software Protection key into. Plug the Software Protection key into 
the printer or scanner. 
CAUTION: The key will not be detected and may not operate if a printer 
or device plugged into the rear is switched off. In situations where this may 
cause difficulties, try plugging the printer or device into another printer port 
instead of the key. 










