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What are the system requirements in connecting the Reader to the computer?

System requirements in connecting the Reader to the computer.

    The Reader software will work with the following operating systems.

    Operating System Details
    Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Starter
    Windows 7 Home Basic
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Windows 7 Professional
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64-bit)
    		 Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 2 or later
    Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 2 or later
    Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 2 or later
    Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 2 or later
    Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit only) Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3 or later
    Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
    Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 3 or later
    Mac OS X 10.7 (64-bit only) Mac OS X version 10.7 or later
    Mac OS X 10.6 (32/64-bit) Mac OS X version 10.6.6
    Mac OS X 10.5 (32-bit only) Mac OS X version 10.5.8


    The Reader software also requires at minimum the following computing environment.

    Requirement Details
    CPU 1 GHz Intel processor
    RAM
    		 512 MB
    Free space on hard disc 250 MB or more*
    Screen 1,024 x 768 display resolution with 24-bit color
    Network Broadband internet connection

    * Depending on the content amount, more space may be required.

    Note:
    The Reader software is not supported with the following:
    • An operating system other than those listed above
    • A personally built computer or operating system
    • A multi-boot environment
    • A multi-monitor environment