SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Here is the minimal system configuration required to use the IRISPen:

 

•  A Pentium-based Intel PC or compatible. A Pentium III-based PC is recommended.

•  64 MB RAM.

•  100 MB of free hard disk space.

•  The Windows Vista, XP or 2000 operating system.

•  A free USB port to connect the IRISPen scanner.

•  A Windows compatible sound card to use the Speech Synthesis function of the IRISPen Executive. (For quality sound, preference should be given to a 64-bit sound card. All Windows compatible audio cards are supported).

 

INSTALLING THE IRISPEN SOFTWARE

The IRISPen package contains the pen scanner itself and a self- running CD-ROM containing the IRISPen software. You must install the IRISPen software before you install or connect the pen scanner.

 

Caution:

Please install the IRISPen software before connecting the pen scanner!

 

To install the software:

•  First start your computer and log onto Windows.

Caution: You must log on as administrator or make sure you have the necessary administration rights to install the software.

•  Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.

 

Users of Windows Vista:

Click on Run menu.exe to install the program, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Users of Windows XP and Windows 2000:

Simply wait for the installation program to start running. Should the installation not begin to run automatically, run the menu.exe file located on the CD-ROM.

 

•  Click on "IRISPen" to start the installation of the IRISPen (additional software products from I.R.I.S. are proposed for evaluation: Readiris Pro and Cardiris LE).

•  Choose the installation language and click OK.

•  Accept the terms of the license agreement.

•  Installation options are offered. Select the required options and click on Next each time you are ready to get to the next screen.

 

Dictionaries

Do install the dictionaries as this improves the OCR accuracy. Adobe Reader

If necessary, install the Adobe Reader software, which is required to access the software documentation (the user's guide is available in PDF format).

Speech synthesis

Select the language for the speech synthesis.

Caution:

Users of Windows XP must ignore the following message and click on Continue Anyway to continue the installation procedure:

•  Users of Windows Vista must confirm the installation of the device software by clicking on Install.

•  When the installation is complete, click on Finish, then remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

 

The submenu I.R.I.S. Applications - IRISPen under the Windows Programs menu is created automatically by the installation program.

The installation program also creates a shortcut for the IRISPen application on the Windows desktop.

INSTALLING THE PEN SCANNER

Once the IRISPen software installation is complete, you can install the pen scanner.

 

To install the pen scanner:

•  Plug the pen scanner USB cable into a free USB port of your computer. A message confirms that the device has been installed.

Caution:

Users of Windows XP, Service Pack 2: the wizard offers to search for more recent drivers on the Internet. Select "No, not this time".

•  Simply follow the on-screen instructions to install the IRISPen driver. Click on Next each time you are ready to get to the next screen.

•  Select Install the software automatically (recommended).

 

Caution:

Users of Windows XP must ignore the following message and click on Continue Anyway to continue the installation procedure:

•  When the installation is complete, click on Finish.

Tip:

Once the pen scanner has been installed (see above), it can be disconnected then reconnected without having to reconfigure or reboot the PC. Users of Windows XP should always reconnect the IRISPen on the same USB port, otherwise the device driver must be reinstalled.

 

UNINSTALLING THE IRISPEN SOFTWARE

There is only one correct way of uninstalling the IRISPen: by using the Windows (un)install wizard. You are strongly recommended not to uninstall the IRISPen or any of its software modules by manually erasing the program files.

 

To uninstall the IRISPen:

•  Exit the application and disconnect the USB connector of the pen scanner.

•  From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel and click Add/Remove/Uninstall programs.

•  Select the IRISPen from the list and click the Uninstall/Change/Remove button to remove the software.

•  Follow the on-screen instructions.

 

HOW TO GET PRODUCT SUPPORT?

If you have registered your product, you are entitled to free product support. Contact I.R.I.S.:

 

Europe

- Hotline: 32-10-45 13 64 (working hours)

- Fax: 32-10-45 34 43

- support@irislink.com

USA

- Hotline 1-561-921-0847 / 800-447-4744 (working hours)

- Fax: 1-561-921-0854

- support@irisusa.com

 

HOW TO REGISTER?

 

Don't forget to register your IRISPen! By doing so, you will:

- be kept informed of future product developments and related I.R.I.S. products,

- be entitled to free product support

- be entitled to special offers on I.R.I.S. products

 

How to register? Registration wizard

You can use the Registration Wizard available from the Register

menu (main toolbar). Simply follow the on-screen instructions.

Registration form

You may also directly access the registration form on the I.R.I.S. Web site: http://www.irislink.com/register.

 

Telephone

Or register by phone:

- Europe: 32-10-45 13 64

- USA: 1-561-921-0847 / 800-447-4744