Sharp AM 900 AM-900 Online Guide - Page 25

1. Installation Installing the Software Installing the Software To use the machine as a printer and scanner for your computer, you must install the software and connect a USB cable. The CD-ROM that comes with the machine contains the following software: i MFP Drivers: These consist of the printer driver that allows the machine to be used as a printer, and the scanner driver that allows you to scan using TWAIN and WIA compliant applications. i Sharpdesk: This is an integrated software environment that makes it easy to manage image files and launch applications. (Note that Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher is required to install Sharpdesk; if this is not installed, you will be prompted during the installation procedure to install Internet Explorer“ 6.0SP1 from the CD-ROM.) Minimum system requirements Operating system: Port Display: Free hard-disk space: Other requirements: Windows“ Me / 2000 Professional / XP USB 2.0 or 1.1 port 800 x 600 (SVGA) with 256 colors or more 150 MB or more An environment in which the operating system can freely operate. Comments: i USB 2.0 Hi-Speed is only possible if your computer has a USB 2.0 port and you are using a USB 2.0 cable. In addition, the Microsoft USB 2.0 driver must be preinstalled in your computer, or the USB 2.0 driver for Windows“ 2000/XP provided through Windows Update must be installed. Note that USB 2.0 Hi-Speed is not possible in Windows“ Me. 23