Grass Valley NewsEdit LTS User Manual

Copyright

Copyright © 2004 Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions, Inc. All rights
reserved. Printed in the United States of America.

This document may not be copied in whole or in part, or otherwise reproduced
except as specifically permitted under U.S. copyright law, without the prior written
consent of Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions, Inc., P.O. Box 59900,
Nevada City, California 95959-7900.

Trademarks

Disclaimer

U.S. Government
Restricted Rights
Legend

Revision Status

ContentShare, Grass Valley, NewsEdit XT, NewsQ, NewsQ Pro, NewsShare,
Media Manager, and Profile are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions in the United States and/or other
countries. Other trademarks used in this document are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the associated
products. Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions products are covered by U.S.
and foreign patents, issued and pending. Additional information regarding
Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions’ trademarks and other proprietary rights
may be found at www.thomsongrassvalleygroup.com.

Product options and specifications subject to change without notice. The
information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to
change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Thomson
Broadcast and Media Solutions. Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions
assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear
in this publication.

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to
restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data
and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.277-7013 or in subparagraph c(1)
and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights clause at FAR

52.227-19, as applicable. Manufacturer is Thomson Broadcast and Media
Solutions, Inc., P.O. Box 59900, Nevada City, California 95959-7900 U.S.A.

Rev Date Description

May 25, 2004 Release 071-8325-00 for Software Version 5.0

November 11, 2004 Release 071-8325-01 for Software Version 5.1

Installing NewsEdit LT

Use these instructions to install the NewsEdit LT software on the Dell Latitude
D800 Laptop PC.

To install NewsEdit LT, follow these steps:

1. Replace the keyboard with the Thomson Grass Valley color keyboard.

2. Set up Windows for optimal performance with NewsEdit LT.

3. Uninstall any previous versions of NewsEdit or Profile software from the PC.

4. Install the Profile software from the NewsEdit LT CD-ROM.

5. Install the NewsEdit LT software from the NewsEdit LT CD-ROM.

6. Install any options for NewsEdit LT—titling or external controllers.

7. Obtain a License Number from Thomson Grass Valley.

Digital News Production

3

Installing NewsEdit SCE

Step 1: Replace the Dell D800 Keyboard

Your NewsEdit LT software kit comes with a color keyboard that makes editing
with NewsEdit LT quick and easy. You should replace the keyboard that ships
with your laptop with the color NewsEdit keyboard.

Please note that these instructions are taken from the Dell Latitude D800
Service Manual; refer to that document on the Dell website at www.dell.com
for more information.

>>> CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure, read the safety

instructions in your System Information Guide.

To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap
or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel)
on the computer.

To replace your keyboard:

1. Turn the computer right-side up and open it.

Display

Computer
base

Central
control
cover

4

Digital News Production

2. Remove the center control cover:

a. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your

work surface.

b. Starting on the left side of the computer, use a plastic scribe or flat-blade

screw driver to pry up the center control cover.

c. Disconnect the center-control-cover flex cable from the system board

connector using the pull-tab.

d. Lift the center control cover away from the computer, and lay it aside.

Center
control
cover

Step 1: Replace the Dell D800 Keyboard

System
board
connector

Digital News Production

5