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Before Use
Contents
Installing the Software
Getting Started
Menu Bar Commands
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System requirements
Before installing the software in your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following require-
ments.
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Installation
This section describes how to install the driver and application software.
1
Turn on the computer and start Windows.
Quit all other applications.
2
Plug the USB connector into the USB
port on the computer.
Make sure that the connector is fully
inserted.
Computer IBM PC or compatible (DOS/V) computer originally equipped with a USB port
Operating system Windows 98, ME, XP or 2000
Processor Pentium 133 MHz or higher
Memory Minimum 32 MB (64 MB or more is recommended)
Hard disk free space Minimum 10 MB
Monitor SVGA (800
×
600), 16 bit color or higher
Port USB Ver. 1.1
Printer Printer supported by your system (for printing pattern information)
CD-ROM drive Required for installation
• Power is supplied to this USB card writer box through the USB connection. Connect the USB card
writer box to a USB connector of the computer or to a self-powered USB hub that can supply
enough power to the card writer box. If the card writer box is not connected in this way, it may
not operate correctly.
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This product may not operate correctly with some computers and USB expansion cards.
Be sure to perform the installation according to the following instructions. If the installation is inter-
rupted or not performed according to the instructions, the software will not be installed correctly.
The following installation procedure includes descriptions and dialog boxes for Windows 98. The
procedure and dialog boxes for other operating systems may be slightly different.
Installing the Software