Installing and setting up the software – Apple Chinese Language Kit User Manual
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Installing and Setting Up the Software
This chapter describes the system requirements for using the Chinese Language Kit and
explains how to install the software on a computer. It also explains how to
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choose a keyboard layout or input method from the Keyboard menu
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use Chinese characters for file and folder names in the Finder
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select the behavior for the Traditional Chinese Input Method using the Text control panel
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register an application that is localized for Chinese using the Language Register program
System Requirements
To use the Chinese Language Kit, you need the following hardware and software:
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Requirement
Computer
Mac OS–based with a 68030, 68040, or PowerPC
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microprocessor
RAM
At least 12 megabytes (MB) of actual RAM
Disk space (free)
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Using Easy Install requires up to 40 MB.
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Using Custom Install to install
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the minimum Traditional Chinese Input Method requires 6 MB
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the minimum Simplified Chinese Input Method requires 4 MB
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the complete Traditional Chinese Input Method requires 42 MB
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the complete Simplified Chinese Input Method requires 37 MB
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the TrueType Font Editor application requires 17 kilobytes (K)
System software
Version 7.6 or later
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When you are installing the software, the amount of disk space required may be greater than the amount shown here because
the Installer program temporarily saves files it is replacing.
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The amount of disk space required may be less than 40 MB depending on the version of system software installed on your
computer and the size of your hard disk.