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Below
are basic recommendations for the optimal StenoCAT32 software
setup.
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Operating
System
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WINDOWS 7, VISTA or XP (32-bit or 64-bit compatible)
Windows 7 Compatibility
Statement
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Processor
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1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
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Storage
space
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You will need at least 40 Gigabytes of storage, especially
for audio files.
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RAM
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Windows 7 / Vista: Minimum 1 GB; Recommended 2 GB or more
XP: Minimum 512 MB; Recommended 1 GB or more |
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Drives
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1)
CD-RW Drive for software installation and saving
files to CD.
2) Floppy Drive Optional (external or internal)
- may be needed for reading notes from old steno machines.
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Ports
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USB
Port - You will need at least 2 USB ports to connect to
peripherals and your hardware key.
Serial
Port - If you write in realtime your writer may connect
to a serial port. Built-in serial ports are very hard to find.
You may need to get a USB/Serial adapter.
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Internet
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E-mail account, and High Speed Internet Connection (Cable,
DSL, etc.), especially if you are sending/receiving audio
files.
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| Microphone |
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You
may need an external microphone to use Insync audio synchronization
since most computers no longer have "built-in" microphones.
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Extras:
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- USB
Flash Drives for temporary storage or transferring of files
- USB
Hubs used to turn one USB hub into 3 or more USB hubs
- External
Hard Drives - for data backup.
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*These
are basic recommendations for the optimal StenoCAT 32 software
setup. StenoCAT 32 can run on many different system configurations
of the past few years.
For
questions about compatibility with your system, please contact
our sales department by e-mail
or phone (800-909-9199).
[Last updated NOV 2009]
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