Installation, Please read before installation, System requirements – Brother PE-DESIGN PLUS User Manual
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Before Use
Before Use
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
®
7. 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 remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive of the computer while the installation is being
performed. Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is completed.
● Before turning on the computer, be sure to disconnect the USB Card Writer Module.
System Requirements
Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following minimum
PC requirements.
Computer
IBM-PC or compatible computer
Operating system
Windows
®
XP, Windows Vista
®
, Windows
®
7 (32 or 64 bit)
Processor
1GHz or higher
Memory
512MB (1GB or more is recommended.)
Hard disk free space
200MB
Monitor
XGA (1024 x 768), 16-bit color or higher
Port
1 available USB
Printer
A graphic printer that is supported by your system
(if you wish to print your images)
CD-ROM drive
Required for installation
Internet access
Required for update
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Note:
• Power is supplied to the USB Card Writer Module through the USB connection. Connect the USB
Card Writer Module to a USB connector on the computer or to a self-powered USB hub that can
supply enough power to the Card Writer Module. If the Card Writer Module is not connected in this
way, it may not operate correctly.
• This product may not operate correctly with some computers and USB expansion cards.
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