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EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL | BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY
2.0 Minimum Hardware and Software requirements
2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor (or equivalent)
Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows 7
1GB RAM, minimum
50 MB available disk space.
One or two unused USB 2.0 ports (depending on the number of EPOC Neuroheadsets you wish to
use simultaneously)
Insert the Installation Disk into you PC disk drive and install the EPOC software and follow the
instructions. For instructions on Windows 7, any other application issues, contact Emotiv Support
at
. Toll Free in USA: 1-800-538-EMOTIV (1800-538-3668). We recommend
you download the latest versions of Emotiv software from http://www.emotiv.com/store/apps/ to
obtain the latest features. Up to date versions of all software on the installation disk are available for
free download. Many other applications are also available at the same location.
2.1 Charging the EPOC Neuroheadset Battery
The Emotiv EPOC Neuroheadset contains a built-in rechargeable lithium battery which is designed
to run for approximately 12 hours when fully charged. To charge the EPOC battery, set the power
switch to the “off” position, and plug the EPOC Neuroheadset into the Emotiv battery charger using
the mini-USB cable provided with the EPOC Neuroheadset. Using the supplied battery charger, a
fully drained battery can be recharged to 100% capacity in approximately 6 hours; charging for 30
minutes usually yields about a 10% increase in charge.
The EPOC Neuroheadset contains a status LED located next to the power switch at the back of the
headband. When the power switch is set to the “on” position, the LED will illuminate and appear
blue if there is sufficient charge for correct operation. The LED will appear red during battery
charging; when the battery is fully-charged, the LED will display green.
NOTE 1: The Neuroheadset should not be charged when still on the head.
NOTE 2: Do not expose battery or neuroheadset to prolonged temperatures above 122
F (50
C).
Damage to the battery or neuroheadset may occur.