Chapter 2, Installing the Accu-Chek Smart Pix system
Accu-Chek Smart Pix user's manual
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2 Installing the Accu-Chek Smart Pix system
You can connect the Accu-Chek Smart Pix system to any
computer which meets the necessary system requirements
(see below). No further steps are necessary to prepare the
device for operation. Nor is it necessary to install any
additional software. However, before the device is used for
the first time you should configure it with your personal
diabetes-related data according to your requirements in
order to obtain customised, accurate reports.
2.1 What you require for using the Accu-Chek Smart Pix system
The following components are supplied:
• Accu-Chek Smart Pix Device with USB connector
•Manual on CD-ROM
• Getting Started Guide
• Carrying bag for storing the Accu-Chek Smart Pix
device
In addition, you require:
• A PC with a free USB port
• Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service
Pack 4), XP or Vista (older systems do not provide
integrated USB support)
• An installed Internet browser (e.g. Microsoft Internet
Explorer 5.x and later or Firefox 1.x and later)
• Since the user interface of the Accu-Chek Smart Pix
system is optimised for a screen resolution of
1024 x 768 pixels, you should use a monitor which
is set to that resolution (or higher).
• If you wish to print out the reports, you also require
a printer which is connected to the PC.