This file provides basic instructions for installing and uninstalling the Corrosion Data Management Software, and for using the online users manual.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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To run the Corrosion Data Management Software, you need a PC that meets the following requirements:

   * Pentium® class processor
   * Windows® 95 or higher operating system
   * 16 MB of RAM
   * 10 MB of available hard-disk space
   * VGA monitor with 800 × 600 or greater resolution
   * Mouse or pointing device recommended
   * Available 9-pin or 25-pin serial port (for instrument download)
   * CD-ROM drive for software installation available on 3.5" diskettes by request)


INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
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Before installing the software, be sure you have read and accepted the End User License Agreement found in the file "EULA.txt" on this disk, and in the back of the users manual.  To install the Corrosion Data Management Software:

1. Remove any previous installations of the software (see "UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE").
2. Insert the setup disk.
3. From the Start menu, select Run. The Run dialog box should appear.
4. In the Open field, type "x:\setup" where ‘x’ is the letter of the CD-ROM drive containing the setup disk.
5. Click OK. The setup program should now start.
6. You will be prompted to close any open programs. After you have done so, click OK to continue.
7. You may change the directory that will contain the software by clicking the Change Directory button. To install the software in the default directory, click the Install button.
8. After clicking the Install button, the software will be installed on your PC. If any errors occur during software installation, you should uninstall, then reinstall the software.
9. When the software installation is complete you should remove the setup disk, then reboot your computer.


UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
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To uninstall the software:

1. Open the Windows® Control Panel.
2. Open Add/Remove Programs.
3. Select "Metal Samples CDMS" from the list.
4. Click the Add/Remove button.
5. Follow the prompts.


VIEWING THE ONLINE USERS MANUAL
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The file "Users Manual.pdf" is an online version of the software users manual.  It can be found on this disk, and a copy will be installed to your PC along with the software.  The file is in Adobe Acrobat® format, and can be viewed using the Adobe Acrobat® Reader.  If you do not already have the reader on your PC, you can install it by running the file "Acrobat.exe".

