Sony SAC7000 Manuale Utente

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Chapter 1 
Introducing ACID Software 
Welcome 
Congratulations on purchasing a revolutionary software application for Microsoft® Windows®. With ACID® from Sony 
Creative Software Inc., you can create great music by simply picking, painting, and playing. 
System requirements 
The following lists the minimum system requirements for using ACID: 
• 
Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP 2 or later) or Windows Vista™. 
• 
1.8 GHz processor (2 GHz or faster recommended). 
• 
1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended). 
• 
150 MB hard-disk space for program installation. 8 GB of hard-disk space for installation of all optional components. 
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Microsoft Windows-compatible sound card. 
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DVD-ROM drive for installation. 
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Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning only). 
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Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 (included on application disc). * 
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Internet connection (for Gracenote® MusicID™ service). 
*.NET 3.0 adds functionality to .NET 2.0. After installing the .NET Framework 3.0, versions 2.0 and 3.0 will be displayed 
in the Windows Add or Remove Programs listing. Do not attempt to uninstall version 2.0; it is required by version 3.0. 
Installing ACID 
Prior to installing the software, we recommend that you exit all open applications and temporarily turn off any virus 
protection. 
1. 
Insert the application disc. The setup screen appears (if AutoPlay is enabled for your DVD-ROM drive). 
Note: 
If you have disabled the AutoPlay feature, click the Start button and choose Run. In the Run dialog that the
DVD-ROM drive letter and add :\setup.exe. Click OK to start the installation.
2. 
Click Install. The installation process begins. 
3. 
Follow the on-screen prompts to install the appropriate version of the software for your computer. 
Using online help 
You can access three varieties of help within ACID: 
• 
Online help 
 
Context-sensitive  help
 
• 
Help on the Web 
Online help
To access online help, choose Contents and Index from the Help menu or press F1.
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