You have several options for learning the specifics of the Halogen user interface:
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Use the context-sensitive help built into the application. Simply point your cursor to an area in
the software, right-click, and then click
Help
in the menu that appears (or press the F1 key). The
Help system opens, displaying a topic specific to that area of the user interface.
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For a more thorough understanding of the user interface, review the detailed user interface ref-
erence topics in the Halogen Help System. You can also access details on a specific dialog box
by clicking the question mark located in its upper right corner.
Installing and Starting the Halogen Software
A DVD containing the Halogen software is included with your HAL System hardware. If you’re like
most people, however, that DVD is gone – accidentally tossed in the recycle bin along with the card-
board box. If that’s the case, no need to worry. Simply go to the Rane website at rane.com/hal and
download the software, free-of-charge.
NOTE
:
You must be logged in with administrator rights to install this software.
1. Insert the DVD in your computer (or click the Halogen download button on the Rane web-
site).
2. If downloading the software, on the
File Download
box that appears, click
Run
. If you want
to save the installation file to your computer, click
Save
.
3. When the download completes (or after inserting the DVD), click
Run
to begin the instal-
lation. The installation program first verifies the contents of the setup package. This may take a
few moments.
4. When the verification completes, the
Welcome
screen appears. Click
Next
.
5. The License Agreement appears. After reading the agreement, check the box that indicates you
accept the terms, and then click
Next
.
6. Indicate the location in which Halogen should be installed. By default, Halogen is installed in
C:\Program Files\Rane Corporation\Halogen
. Select or deselect the
options to create a desktop icon and/or a quick launch icon. Click
Next
.
7. Click
Next
again to begin the installation of Halogen. The installation application uninstalls
the previous version of Halogen (if necessary), installs any needed components, and then
installs the Halogen application. This process may take several minutes.
NOTE
:
There are a number of processes that are required for Halogen to function prop-
erly. It is important to verify that none of these files were blocked by your firewall or
virus protection software. For details, see "Required Processes " on page 8.
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