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Kurzweil 3000 Loan

System Requirements

• Processor 1Ghz or faster
• Memory 512 Mb
• Hard Drive Space 1.7 Gb
• Operating System Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
• Video Memory 2Mb
• Video Resolution 800 x 600
• Installation Drive CD-ROM
• Sound Card SoundBlaster or compatible sound card
• Audio Output Speakers, headphones etc.

Kurzweil 3000 Licensing Options

There are three options for using Kurzweil 3000. 

Internet License

This option requires you to have an internet connection whenever you are running Kurzweil 3000. If you plan to use Kurzweil 3000 when you do not have internet access, this will not be a good option. 

Internet License-to-Go

This option will require you to check out a license from the Assistive Technology Center(ATC).  You will need to be running Kurzweil 3000 using Internet Licensing (See Above) while you are at the ATC to check out the License-to-Go.  This would work best if you are using a laptop with wireless connected to Purdue’s wireless network.  You will only be able to check out the License-to-Go for a semester and you will need to renew the License-to-Go every semester you use this option.

Non-Internet License-to-Go

This option will work best for users who do not have internet access on the computer they are planning to use for Kurzweil 3000.  You will only be able to check out the license for a semester and you will need to renew the license every semester you use this option.

Troubleshooting

Uninstalling Internet License-to-Go

Uninstalling Non-Internet License-to-Go

Internet License

1. Make an appointment to have Kurzweil 3000 installed. Email the ATC staff or call 765-494-4387.
2. Take your computer to your scheduled appointment. Have Kurzweil 3000 installed at the ATC.
3. Every time you run Kurzweil 3000 you will need to type in your login and ensure you are connected to the internet.

Internet License-to-Go

1. Ensure that you can connect to Purdue's wireless network.
2. Make an appointment to have Kurzweil 3000 installed. Email the ATC staff or call 765-494-4387.
3. Take your laptop computer to your scheduled appointment. Have Kurzweil 3000 installed in the ATC.
4. Launch Kurzweil 3000.
5. The ATC staff will now be able to check out a License-to-Go for you.
6. Once you have checked out a License-to-Go, you will not need to be connected to the internet every time you run Kurzweil 3000.
7. At the end of the loan period, your computer will revert to Internet Licensing.

Non-Internet License-to-Go

1. Make an appointment to have Kurzweil 3000 installed. Email the ATC staff or call 765-494-4387.
2. Take your computer to your scheduled appointment. Have Kurzweil 3000 installed in the ATC.
3. Launch Kurzweil 3000 on your computer.
4. Write down the 10 digit “System Code” and “Cancel” the dialog box. !Be certain you copy down the "System Code" correctly!
5. Bring your “System Code” to the ATC to check out a License-to-Go. The ATC will use this “System Code”, your Career Account Login, and the period of your loan to generate an “License-to-Go Code” for your copy of Kurzweil 3000.
6. Write down this “License-to-Go Code.”
7. Launch Kurzweil 3000 on your computer and type in the “License-to-Go Code.” Kurzweil should now work until the end of the loan period.

   

Troubleshooting

Q. When I open up my e-text some of the toolbar options are greyed out. How can I use these options?

A. You need to copy the e-text from your CD to readable/writable storage such as a hard drive, flash drive, etc. The greyed out features change the document and are saved to the document when activated. If the document cannot be saved, these features are not available.

Q. Can I scan with my borrowed copy of Kurzweil 3000?

A. The copy of Kurzweil 3000 that has been loned to you does not have the character recognition engines required for scanning. You can scan documents in any of the ITaP PC labs and transfer the files to your borrowed copy of Kurzweil 3000.

Q. What happens when I uninstall/delete Kurzweil 3000 and do not return the License-to-Go?

A. Since you did not return your License-to-Go, it is still checked out to you. You can still use Kurzweil 3000 in the ITaP labs, have Kurzweil 3000 reinstalled on your computer, and use "Internet License"; however, you will not be able to use "Internet License-to-Go" or "Non-Internet License-to-Go" until the start of the next semester.

Q. I am using "Non-Internet License-to-Go." I typed in the code I was given at the DLC but Kurzweil 3000 did not work. What should I do?

A. Double check that you typed in the correct License-to-Go code. Write down the 10 digit System Code Kurzweil 3000 is displaying on your computer, to the System Code, your License-to-Go Code, and return to the ATC, Email the ATC staff, or call 765-494-4387. . They can check to ensure your License-to-Go Code is correct.

Uninstalling Internet License-to-Go

You may uninstall your borrowed copy of Kurzweil 3000 with Internet License-to-Go at any time by doing the following:

1. Connect your computer to the internet.
2. Launch Kurzweil 3000.
3. Select File and Check in License.
4. Confirm your desire to return the license by selecting Yes.
5. Kurzweil 3000 will now return your license to the license server and inform you when this process is complete.
6. Select OK.

Uninstalling Non-Internet License-to-Go

You may uninstall your borrowed copy of Kurzweil 3000 with Internet License-to-Go at any time by doing the following:

1. Launch Kurzweil 3000.
2. Select File and Check in License.
3. Confirm your desire to return the license by selecting Yes.
4. Kurzweil 3000 will now attempt to return your License-to-Go, fail to find the license server, and ask if you would like to generate a return code.
5. Select Yes.
6. Carefully write down the resulting Return Code.
7. Select OK.
8. Take the Return Code to the ATC, Email the ATC staff, or call 765-494-4387. .
9. An ATC staff member will be able to type your code into the Kurzweil 3000 License-to-Go server and return your borrowed copy of Kurzweil 3000.