Installation Guidelines
Xplorer Hardware Guide 7
If you found the file by browsing, you will see only one Spot32.exe program. If the
shortcut is for the Advanced program, you will have to modify the command line, as
described above.
d) Click on Next.
e) Name the shortcut.
f) Click on Finish. The new shortcut appears on the desktop.
Video Card Related Problems (Windows)
Diagnostic Instruments has found that when the graphics acceleration is set too high on certain
video cards, the SPOT program can crash when using the Live Image feature or the Live Image
can be corrupted. If you experience this problem, change the Graphics Acceleration in Windows
to a lower setting. Follow these steps:
1. From the Start menu button, select Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double click on the Display icon,
3. Click on the Settings tab.
4. Click on the Advanced button.
5. Click on the Performance tab.
6. Change the Hardware Acceleration setting by moving the slider to a lower setting. With
some cards, you might have to move the slider to the lowest setting in order for live imaging
to work.
7. Click on Apply.
8. Click on OK.
9. Click on Close.
Mac Installation
The CD disk provided with your camera contains the SPOT software, which can be used with
Mac OS10.1 or higher. Ensure that you have an administrator password BEFORE
BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION.
To install the SPOT software on a Mac, follow the steps listed below.
1. Insert the disk into your CD drive.
2. Double click on the installer icon.
3. Enter the Administrator User Name and Password
4. Click on Continue. The Spot Installer window appears.
5. Select the installation location for the program.
6. Click on Install. The Installing progress indicator appears.
7. When the installation is complete, you may be notified that the computer will restart.
