Before You Begin; Notes, Tips And Warnings; System Requirements; Software Installation - E-Mu ProteusX Operation Manual

1 - Introduction & Installation

System Requirements

Before you Begin...

You should have a good working knowledge of you computer's operating system. For
example, you should know how to use the mouse, standard menus and commands. You
should also know how to cut, copy, paste, open and close files.

Notes, Tips and Warnings

Items of special interest are presented in this document as notes, tips and warnings.
f Notes provide additional information related to the topic being discussed. Often,
notes describe the interaction between the topic and some other aspect of the
system.
E Tips describe applications for the topic under discussion.
Warnings are especially important, since they help you avoid activities that can
cause damage to your files, your computer or yourself.
System Requirements
To use Proteus X you will need at least:
• Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent CPU (P4, 2 GHz or faster recommended)
• 512 MB RAM (1 GB DDR or greater recommended)
• Hard disk capable of 200 Mb/sec transfer rate.
• Windows 2000 or XP

Software Installation

Programs installed

• Proteus X Desktop Sound Module application
• Proteus X VSTi
• Proteus X Converter
• Proteus X Factory Sound Banks
Important: Install the EMU Digital Audio System audio card before
installing and running Proteus X.
1. Insert the CD labeled "Proteus X Program Disc" into your CD-ROM drive.
2. On the CD-ROM, locate the file called "Install Proteus X" and double click on it.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
• The Proteus X applications have been installed inside "Program Files/Creative
Professional/ProteusX."
4. Look for any "ReadMe" files in the Proteus X folder or in the Start menu and read
these before continuing. The readme files may contain important last minute infor-
mation that didn't make it into this manual.
5. Remove the Proteus X application disk from the CD-ROM drive.
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