INSTALLATION

4. Installation

The PROANNOUNCE Designer software has been designed for use on computers running Microsoft Windows95/98/NT and utilizes all typical features of these operating systems. Therefore it is important that the user is familiar with using application software running under Windows.

4.1Installation And Program Start

4.1.1 System Specifications

The software can be used on a desktop or laptop PC running Windows95/98/NT as operating system. To guarantee satisfactory working with the PROANNOUNCE Designer software, the computer should provide the following features:

-PC computer system with pentium processor (at least 90 MHz) and Windows95/98/NT

-16 MB of RAM

-1 hard disk with at least 5 MB available disk space

-1 x 3.5" floppy drive

-1 mouse

-1 monitor (800 x 600) incl. VGA graphics board, 256 colors

-1 RS-232 serial port with interface cable

-1 CD-ROM drive

4.1.2 Software Installation

To install the PROANNOUNCE Designer on your PC you have to:

insert the PROANNOUNCE Designer CD into CD-ROM or DVD drive on your PC.

-in the Windows menu select the entry Execute

-enter the correct names for the floppy drive, directory and the software: D:\PROANNOUNCE Designer\Disk1\SETUP.EXE

-First, the setup-software prepares the Install Shield Wizard for the installation of the PROANNOUNCE software. During the following installation process, the program will ask you to acknowledge several specific

notes and preferences. To accept the standard preferences, you simply confirm the Next button. In general, the PROANNOUNCE software is installed in the directory C:\PROGRAMS\PROANNOUNCE. Additionally, the sub directories C:\PROGRAMS\PROANNOUNCE\ EXAMPLES and C:\PROGRAMS\PROANNOUNCE\PROJECTS are being installed. Anyway, it is possible to change the installation paths at your liking and you can also cancel the installation process at any time.

-Now it comes to copying the files.

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After successfully finishing the installation, you can “quit” the installation software and “open” the

 

PROANNOUNCE Designer application by “double clicking” the program icon.

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Dynacord DPM 4000 manual Installation And Program Start System Specifications, Software Installation

DPM 4000 specifications

The Dynacord DPM 4000 is a high-performance digital power mixer designed to cater to the needs of live sound engineers, musicians, and audio professionals. It offers an extensive range of features and cutting-edge technologies, making it the go-to choice for both small venues and large-scale productions.

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