Baby Lock Palette 10 (ECS10) Reference Guide - Manual (Page 14)

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Installation
• Keep the "Palette Software Key" away from high humidity, direct sunlight, static electricity and strong
shocks. Furthermore, do not bend the "Palette Software Key".
• Before installing, back up the installer stored on the "Palette Software Key".
• If the installed application is not operating properly, perform the installation again.
• Before activating the "Palette Software Key", run [Palette Ver.10 (Layout & Editing)] as an administrator.
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Installation
Please Read Before Installation
• Before beginning the installation, check that the computer meets the system requirements.
• In order to install the software on Windows
® operating system, you must log on to the computer using an
account with administrator privileges. For details on logging on to the computer using an account with
administrator privileges, refer to the Windows manual.
• The installation procedure is described for Windows
®
8.1. The procedure and dialog boxes for other
operating systems may be slightly different.
• If the installation is canceled before it is completed or if the procedure is not performed as described, the
software will not be installed correctly.
• Do not unplug the "Palette Software Key" from the computer while the LED indicator is flashing.
• Do not remove the "Palette Software Key" from the USB port of the computer while the installation is being
performed. Remove the "Palette Software Key" after the installation is completed.
• In order to activate the "Palette Software Key", you must be able to connect to the Internet. If you cannot
connect to the Internet, contact your Baby Lock retailer.
• In order to activate the "Palette Software Key", be sure to perform “[STEP2] Activating the "Palette
Software Key" (only for users upgrading from Palette version 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9)” on page 9.
System Requirements
Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following minimum
PC requirements.
Operating system Windows Vista
®
, Windows
®
7, 8, 8.1 (32 or 64 bit)
Processor 1 GHz or more
Memory 512 MB (1 GB or more is recommended.)
Hard disk free space 300 MB
Monitor XGA (1024 × 768), 16-bit color or higher
Port
Two or more USB ports (used for connecting the "Palette Software Key"
and for transferring embroidery data to an embroidery machine)
Device Mouse
Printer
Graphic printer that is supported by your system (if you wish to print your
images)
Internet access Required for activating and updating Palette
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• This product may not operate correctly with some computers.