WaveWare Adaptive AlphaNet User Manual

How to install AlphaNET 3.0 software

Before you begin

• Check for and read any README file on the CD-ROM because it may contain late-breaking information.

• You will have the option of installing Adobe Acrobat Reader with the installation of AlphaNET 3.0. Simply
click the appropriate yes or no response when the prompt to do so appears. Please note that you will not
be able to view or print the manual located on the CD-ROM and in the software program unless you have
Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your PC.

• You will also have the option of installing AlphaNET Training as well as the ability to use a Site Wizard to
help you set up your first site. However, both will not run until after you have restarted your computer.
Simply click the appropriate response when the prompt to do so appears. For more information on the Site
Wizard, see “Using the Site Wizard” on page 3.

Printing the manual

There are two ways you can print the manual:

Before installing AlphaNET 3.0

1. Insert the AlphaNET 3.0 software CD-ROM into your CD drive. If the installation process starts
automatically, click the Cancel button when the Welcome screen appears.

2. Using Windows Explorer, open the CD-ROM drive folder and then double-click the Manual.pdf file. The
manual will open in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

3. To print the manual, click the Print button.

You can also right-click on the Manual.pdf file and select Print from the pop-up menu.

After installing AlphaNET 3.0

Select Start>Programs>AlphaNET>On-Line Manual and, when the manual opens in Adobe Acrobat Reader,
click the Print button.

Online help is also available in the Help drop-down menus of AlphaNET 3.0.

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October 10, 2007 How to install AlphaNET 3.0 software (97088099C)

Installing the software

1. Start Microsoft Windows software and be sure all other applications are closed.

2. Insert the AlphaNET 3.0 software CD-ROM into your CD drive. The installation process will start
automatically.

If installation does not start automatically, you can either:

•Select Start>Run. Next type d:\setup using the correct letter for your CD drive if not d. Then select OK.

• Using Windows Explorer, double-click Setup.exe in your CD-ROM drive folder.

3. Follow the instructions when the installation program prompts you for a response.

4. When the installation program is done, AlphaNET
bar (Start>Programs>AlphaNET>AlphaNET Bar), you will have access to Message Editor, Site Manager,
and Communications Manager at the click of a button.

NOTE: If you clicked the appropriate box during the install, the AlphaNET bar appears automatically when

you log onto your PC.

appears in your Start menu. If you select the AlphaNET

2 Installing the software