62.1 Installing the Supplied Programs"Installation" of programs is the act of copying the program files supplied with the ScanSnap intothe hard disk of your personal computer so that the environment for using the ScanSnap is createdon the personal computer in which you install the program files.■ Before Installing the Supplied Programs for the ScanSnapBefore installing the supplied programs for the ScanSnap, perform the following preparations:1. Check your system.The system requirements for the ScanSnap are as follows:■ Operating systemOne of the following operating systems is required:• Windows 2000• Windows XP• Windows Vista*: Service Pack 1 or later must be applied■ Personal computer• For Windows 2000 and Windows XP:Recommended: Intel® Celeron ® M 430 1.73 GHz or higherMinimum: Intel® Pentium ® III 600 MHz or higher• For Windows Vista:Recommended: Intel® Celeron ® M 430 1.73 GHz or higherMinimum: Intel® Pentium ® 4 1.8 GHz or higher• CD-ROM drive (used for installation)• USB port (USB 2.0/1.1)■ RAMFor Windows 2000 and Windows XP:Recommended: 512 MB or moreMinimum: 256 MB or moreFor Windows Vista:Recommended: 1 GB or moreMinimum: 512 MB or moreWindows 2000 Windows XP Windows VistaScanSnap Manager 3 3* 3ScanSnap Organizer 3 3* 3CardMinder 3 3* 3