Chapter 1 Introducing ACID Software

Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing a revolutionary software application for Microsoft® Windows®. With ACID® from Sony Creative Software Inc., you can create great music by simply picking, painting, and playing.

System requirements

The following lists the minimum system requirements for using ACID:

•Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP 2 or later) or Windows Vista™.

•1.8 GHz processor (2 GHz or faster recommended).

•1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended).

•150 MB hard-disk space for program installation. 8 GB of hard-disk space for installation of all optional components.

•Microsoft Windows-compatible sound card.

•DVD-ROM drive for installation.

•Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning only).

•Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 (included on application disc). *

•Internet connection (for Gracenote® MusicID™ service).

*.NET 3.0 adds functionality to .NET 2.0. After installing the .NET Framework 3.0, versions 2.0 and 3.0 will be displayed in the Windows Add or Remove Programs listing. Do not attempt to uninstall version 2.0; it is required by version 3.0.

Installing ACID

Prior to installing the software, we recommend that you exit all open applications and temporarily turn off any virus protection.

1.Insert the application disc. The setup screen appears (if AutoPlay is enabled for your DVD-ROM drive).

Note: If you have disabled the AutoPlay feature, click the Start button and choose Run. In the Run dialog that the DVD-ROM drive letter and add :\setup.exe. Click OK to start the installation.

2.Click Install. The installation process begins.

3.Follow the on-screen prompts to install the appropriate version of the software for your computer.

Using online help

You can access three varieties of help within ACID:

•Online help

•Context-sensitive help

•Help on the Web

Online help

To access online help, choose Contents and Index from the Help menu or press F1.

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