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Kurzweil 3000 for Macintosh Loan

System Requirements

• Processor G3 or higher (PowerPC or Intel Core 2 Duo Processor)
  Note: Not compatible with Beige Power Macintosh G3
• Memory 256MB If using Cepstral Voices, 512MB
• Hard Drive Space 200MB If using Cepstral Voices, 500MB
• Operating System Mac ® OS X version 10.3.9 or higher 10.4 or higher for Create Audio File feature
• Video Resolution 800 x 600
• Accessories CD-ROM, Keyboard, Mouse

Kurzweil 3000 for Macintosh Installation and Licensing

You will need to have an internet connection whenever you are running Kurzweil 3000. .

The steps for getting Kurzweil 3000 for the Macintosh installed on your computer include:

1. Make sure your Macintosh can connect to Purdue's wireless network.
2. Make sure your Macintosh has Purdue's VPN client installed.
3. Make an appointment to have Kurzweil 3000 installed. Email the ATC staff or call 765-494-4387.
4. Take your computer to your scheduled appointment. Have Kurzweil 3000 installed at the ATC.
5. Every time you run Kurzweil 3000 you will need to do the following:
1. If you are off-campus you will need to run the Purdue VPN client and login via the instructions.
2. Launch Kurzweil 3000 by double clicking on it's icon or by double clicking on a Kurzweil 3000 file

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 if I uninstall/delete Kurzweil 3000 ?

A. You will need to follow the above instructions to get Kurzweil 3000 reinstalled on your Macintosh.