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PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: When operating the Polaris System connected to the USB 2.0 port on a Computer
System, the computer must also be loaded with Air Techniques Authorized Twain or
DirectX 9 compliant streaming video software application such as VISIX. Contact
your dealer for available Computer Systems and software options.
NOTE: VISIX Imaging Software is fully compatible with Polaris Systems.
Minimum Computer System Requirements - The Computer System (laptop
or computer, monitor, etc.) and any related peripheral or other equipment, sup-
plied by the user, or a third party, must comply with the requirements for accessory
Equipment as specified in the appropriate IEC 60601-1 and/or IEC 60601-1-1
harmonized national standard. Unless otherwise stated, the components of the
computer system must comply with the minimum requirements listed below.
CPU Speed: Pentium-4, 2 GHz or higher
Operating System: Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or later for
an Intel 32-bit processor;
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64-bit Edition with
Service Pack 2 or later for an Intel 64-bit extended (x64)
processor;
Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, or
Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or later for an Intel 32-bit
or an Intel 64-bit extended (x64) processor;
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or
Ultimate for an Intel 32-bit or an Intel 64-bit extended
(x64) processor.
System RAM: 256 MB
Optical Drive: CD-ROM Capable
Monitor : 800 x 600 resolution or higher
Video Display Adapter: 16 MB video card with 800 x 600 pixel resolution and
32-bit color
USB Port: USB 2.0 High-Speed Port
System Properties
System Properties.
If unsure of the operating system version
installed, check that it meets the necessary
requirements by checking the System
Properties window.
This is done simply by right clicking the
My Computer icon. Selecting Properties
from the menu list displays the System
Properties window as shown. The installed
operating system version is listed under the
GeneralTab.
The System Properties window can
also be displayed from the Desktop Start
button. Just press the Start button and
select SettingsControl Panel and
then System.