Description

Minimum

Recommended

Computer

Processor/CPU: 
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
See additional CPU information

Memory/RAM:  512 MB

Operating System:  Windows XP*, Windows Vista*, Windows 7* 32bit & 64bit OS.

Hard Drive: 100 Gigabyte hard drive or larger

CD-ROM Drive: 40X CD-ROM drive or faster

Floppy Drive:  Optional, but  required to read in notes from Stenograph writers, or to backup/restore from diskettes. **

Ports:
2 Serial ports**
1 Parallel port**

Processor/CPU:  
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 Ghz
See additional CPU information

Memory/RAM:  1 GB

Operating System: Windows XP*, Windows Vista*, Windows 7* 32bit & 64bit OS.

Hard Drive: 160 Gigabyte hard drive or larger

CD-ROM Drive: CD-R, DVD-RW, or CD-RW/DVD-RW Combo drive.

Floppy Drive:  Optional, but  required to read in notes from Stenograph writers, or to backup/restore from diskettes. **

Ports:
2 Serial ports**
1 Parallel port**

Minimum 1024x768 SVGA Display, Mouse, Keyboard, Sound card, Parallel Port (for printer or key), and minimum 2 USB Ports (for printer or key).

* Note: Our requirements for Windows XP requires Service Pack 3. Windows Vista Service Pack 2, Windows 7 Service Pack 2. 

These are obtainable from Microsoft via Internet using Windows Update, or you can purchase the updates on a CD.  Using any Windows operating system without the latest critical updates and Service Pack updates is not recommended.

** Note: New computers do not come with serial ports,  parallel ports, or Floppy drives. These are ordered separately or at an extra charge by the manufacturer.

Internet

An e-Mail account and Internet access.

An e-Mail account and High Speed/Broadband Internet access.

Writer

Any supported writer.

Stylus and Flash offer the best realtime features.  Winner_xp is compatible with writers offered by Stenograph.

Realtime cable

Must use the cables provided by the manufacturer of the writer.

Must use the cables provided by the manufacturer of the writer.

AudioTrack

External Microphone.
Increase minimum hard drive requirements to at least 60 GB or the largest available.

External Microphone.
Increase minimum hard drive requirements to at least 60 GB or the largest available.  An external storage device for backing up the AudioTrack files is recommended if you do not have a CD-RW/DVD-RW drive.

Printer

HP or 100% HP LaserJet compatible printers using PCL language.  Other printers are compatible but HP provides the most efficient features.  Use of Mopiers (i.e. HP 1100) is not recommended

HP 2100, 4000 or 5000 printers are recommended

Printer cable

If you have a Parallel security key and a Parallel Printer, the use of USB to Centronics printer cable is highly recommended to avoid conflicts.  Please check your warranty statement for exclusions.

Computer brands

Toshiba notebook computers are highly recommended. Other brands may not offer the same level of support and clean integration with Windows and its drivers. Use of "no-name" brands are discouraged for daily production. ProCAT sells and supports the Toshiba notebook computers.