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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.

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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