Installing the slimserver software, Installing on windows – Slim Devices SLIM DEVICES User Manual

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Transporter Owner’s Guide

SLIM

DEVICES

Installing the SlimServer Software

Installing on Windows

. Download the SlimServer installer program to a location you can find again on your computer. Your

Desktop is a good choice.

Note: Transporter needs SlimServer version 6.5 or greater to access the music you have on your local

computer. If you already have SlimServer installed, you must update to version 6.5.0 or later to use with

your Transporter You can find the latest version of SlimServer at:

http://www.slimdevices.com/download

2. When the file has finished downloading, double-click on the SlimServer installer icon. The SlimServer

Setup Wizard starts.

Tip: You may see an ‘Open File - Security Warning’, if so, click Run.

3. Follow the instructions to set up SlimServer, and specify:

• Where to install the SlimServer software
• Where on your computer your music collection is (you can change this later)
• Where to save and look for any playlists you create
• Where to place shortcuts and icons for the application

4. Click Next to accept the default value at each panel. If you want to go back and change your selection,

click Back.

When you have finished configuring your installation, the Setup Wizard displays a summary of your

choices.

5. Click Install.

SlimServer is installed and the “Completing the SlimServer Setup Wizard” panel is displayed.

6. Click OK.

7. An icon will appear in your Windows System Tray at the bottom right of your screen, right-click on this

icon to show a menu and choose to open the SlimServer software, Stop SlimServer or go to the Slim

Devices web site.

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