Ocean Optics Ocean View Install - Manual (Page 13)

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Chapter 2
Installation
Overview
The following sections will guide you in installing OceanView on a Windows, Macintosh or Linux
operating system.
Caution
Do NOT connect the spectrometer to the computer until you install the OceanView
software. Follow the instructions below to properly connect and configure your
system.
OceanView Minimum System Requirements
Monitor resolution: 1024 X 768 or higher
RAM: 1.5 GB or higher
Processor: Intel Core II Duo @ 1.4 GHz or better
Intel Core Duo @ 2.0 GHz or better
AMD Athlon Neo X2 @ 1.6 GHz or better
Intel Atom @ 2.13 GHz or better
AMD Athlon 64 x2 @ 1.7 GHz or better
HD Space: 300 MB free space
Note
Most processors produced in 2010 and later should work well with OceanView.
Installation
Download OceanView from the link you received in your e-mail. If you have purchased a CD, download
the file appropriate for your computer system from the CD.
Installation instructions are included below for installing OceanView on each of the following operating
systems:
• Microsoft Windows – XP, Vista, 7, 8; 32-bit and 64-bit
• Apple Macintosh – OSX 10.5 or higher on Intel processor