The Xpressive Package; System Requirements; Backing Up Files; Connecting Hardware - ELNA XPRESSIVE 2 User Manual

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The Xpressive
package
We recommend that you follow the
procedures outlined in the Getting
Started Guide to ensure that you install
Xpressive correctly.
Each Xpressive package includes the
following components:
• Xpressive Getting Started Guide.
• Xpressive User's Guide.
• Xpressive CD-ROM.

System Requirements

Specifications are subject to change
without prior notice. For additional
information on setup and system
requirements, contact your distributor.
Minimum Recommended System
Requirements:
• Genuine Intel Pentium 4, 2GHz PC
computer (or higher) with a CD-ROM
drive
• 17" or 21" monitor with 1024x768 video
resolution with 16-bit color display (or
higher).
• 256 megabytes of RAM
• Microsoft® Windows®2000/XP operating
system
• 3.5-inch high-density disk drive for most
disk formats
• Minimum 1 gigabyte hard disk drive
space available
• Mouse (3 button is preferred for punching)

Backing up files

If Microsoft Backup is not currently
installed on your computer, refer to the
Windows®2000/XP online Help for
installation instructions.
Windows®2000/XP comes with an efficient
file Backup program called Microsoft Backup.
We recommend you use Microsoft Backup to
backup files and designs on a regular basis.
Backing up your work protects your designs
in case the data on your computer is lost or
damaged.
To back up files:
1 Click Start.
2 Choose Programs—Accessories—System
Tools—Backup.
3 Follow the instructions provided.
If you have any problems, consult the
Microsoft Backup's online Help.

Connecting Hardware

You can now set up all the hardware you
want to use with Xpressive. This section
describes how you can connect these
devices. The most important device is the
Elna embroidery machine.
Xpressive supports many different peripheral
devices. The most important device you need
to connect is your Elna embroidery machine.
First, you need to connect the peripheral
devices to the ports at the back of your
computer. Then, when you install Xpressive,
these hardware components are configured
to run with Xpressive.