Chapter 2. System Installation
Carefully review the Precautions section on page 2 before performing any of the procedures outlined here. Again, use only a CoolSNAP cable and a CoolSNAP interface card with your CoolSNAP camera. Using a different cable or interface card may result in permanent damage to your system.
Introduction Your CoolSNAPcf or CoolSNAPES camera system has the following hardware components:
•Camera
•Data cable
•Interface card
Software
Compatibility
Requirements
Host Computer Requirements
CoolSNAP system components are linked by the data cable and controlled by your host computer system. All of these hardware components should be included with your shipment. Refer to the information and figures in System Components on page 1.
The CCD you selected is installed in your camera.
Keep all the original packing materials so you can safely ship the CoolSNAP system to another location or return it for service if necessary.
If you have any difficulty with any step of the instructions, call Photometrics Customer Service.
The CoolSNAP package includes an
All other imaging software must also be
The host computer (PC) for your CoolSNAP camera must have the following:
•Windows® 2000 or XP operating system
•1 GHz Pentium® 4 (or greater)
•256 MB RAM (or greater)
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•At least one unused PCI or
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