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Release 1.15, 20 Oct 2006 Copyright 2005-2006 New Wave Concepts Limited. All rights reserved. To print this document, choose Print... from the File menu. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------CONTENTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------1. 2. 3. INTRODUCTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Which version of Microsoft Windows? INSTALLING CIRCUIT WIZARD 3.1 Stand-alone installation 3.2 Network (server) installation PRODUCT ACTIVATION 4.1 Understanding activation codes RUNNING CIRCUIT WIZARD 5.1 Getting started LICENSING CONTACT INFORMATION

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----------------------------------------------------------------------------1. INTRODUCTION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Circuit Wizard, our flagship product, is a revolutionary new system that combines circuit design, PCB design, simulation and CAD/CAM manufacture in one complete package. By integrating the entire design process, Circuit Wizard provides you with all the tools necessary to produce an electronics project from start to finish even including on-screen testing of the PCB prior to construction! For more information, refer to Circuit Wizard's on-line help by choosing Circuit Wizard Help from Circuit Wizard's Help menu once the product has been installed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------In order to run Circuit Wizard you will need the following as minimum. o IBM compatible PC with a Pentium-class processor (Pentium II 400 recommended) o 16 Megabytes of (RAM) memory. 32 Megabytes of (RAM) memory recommended. o Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0 (with SP6), 2000 or XP o Hard disk drive with at least 10 Megabytes of free space o CD-ROM drive o VGA or higher-resolution display o Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

2.1 Which version of Microsoft Windows? Circuit Wizard has been designed and tested to operate on the following versions of Microsoft Windows: o o o o o o Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows 95 98 ME NT (version 4.0 or later, SP6 required) 2000 XP

----------------------------------------------------------------------------3. INSTALLING CIRCUIT WIZARD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Installing Circuit Wizard confirms acceptance of the License Agreement. Refer to the section Licensing below for more information. Subject to the number of licensed users, Circuit Wizard can be installed either on a suite of stand-alone machines or on a network server (or a combination). Both forms of installation are detailed below. 3.1 Stand-alone installation A stand-alone installation is where the software is installed on the local hard disk of a computer. Note that the computer may be connected to the network, but in a stand-alone installation the software would not be run from the network. For a single-user license, a stand-alone installation is the only available option. The steps below describe the stand-alone installation of Circuit Wizard: o Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. o The setup program should run automatically. If the AutoRun feature is not enabled on your system, click the Start button and choose the Run command. In the Run dialog box, type 'D:\AUTORUN.EXE', where D represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. Then click the OK button. If you are not sure which drive letter your CD-ROM drive uses, open the Explorer and look for the CD-ROM icon. o Follow the instructions shown on your screen. When you first run the software, you will be asked for a release code. See PRODUCT ACTIVATION, below, for more information. 3.2 Network (server) installation In a multi-user environment, it is possible for a network server to run a shared copy of the software, rather than installing a suite of stand-alone versions. The software can run in both modes, but a single shared copy would be much easier to administer. To install the software on a network server, you should first log onto a network client machine as an Administrator user. Next, install the software

(as described in Stand-alone installation, above) onto a remote drive held on the network server. The software will then be able to configure itself for network operation. When you first run the software, you will be asked for a release code. See PRODUCT ACTIVATION, below, for more information. Once installed, you can then add shortcuts on your client machines to point to the CktWiz.exe program file. No other set-up or configuration (such as DLLs or registry entries) will be required. For more information on network installations, visit our website at http://www.new-wave-concepts.com/support/network.html. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------4. PRODUCT ACTIVATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------To help reduce software piracy, Circuit Wizard requires you to obtain a release code when installing the software. A release code is a special number that activates the software. To obtain a release code, visit our registration website at www.new-wave-concepts.com/register. Those without an Internet connection should either call 08706 090911 (UK only) or contact your local supplier (outside the UK). You will need to quote your name and serial number along with a unique signature code that will be displayed on-screen. Release codes for single-user versions are tied to a particular machine. For multi-user (5 users or more) licenses, the release code will be valid for installation on multiple machines. If you register on-line, your release code will be sent back to you using the email address specified, normally in less than 1 day. Note that once entered, you will not be asked for further release codes. 4.1 Understanding activation codes Three different codes are used during the installation process: Serial numbers are provided with the software and are normally found on the cover of the printed booklet within the product box. Serial numbers take the form CW-CD01-ABCDEFGHIJK. Signature codes are used to identify a particular installation. A signature code is displayed on screen by the installer or software whenever it asks for a release code, and you will need to quote this number in order to obtain a release code. A signature code takes the form of two six-digit numbers, 999999-999999. Release codes are used to unlock an installation. A release code takes the form of three four-digit numbers, 9999-9999-9999. Release codes for single-user versions are tied to a particular machine (the machine on which you obtained the signature code). For multi-user licenses, you will obtain one release code which will allow installation on multiple machines.

Note that if you are using an old release code with a multi-user (5 users or more) version, the code will not be accepted if the code s valid time period has elapsed. In these cases, you will need to contact us again for a new release code. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------5. RUNNING CIRCUIT WIZARD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------To run Circuit Wizard click on the Start button in the bottom-left corner of your screen. Go to the Programs menu and choose Circuit Wizard. You can learn how to use Circuit Wizard by choosing Circuit Wizard Help from the Help menu. 5.1 Getting started When Circuit Wizard starts, the Assistant window will appear to the right of the main window. The Assistant window is designed to get you up and running quickly. For example, clicking on Guided Tour will lead you to a series of video tutorials that step you through Circuit Wizard. Clicking on Sample Circuits allows you to access a range of circuits and projects. With each sample circuit click on the Run button to simulate the circuit. You can switch between different aspects of the circuit, such as the circuit diagram, PCB layout and Bill of Materials report by clicking on the tabs at the bottom of the window. Try also clicking on the left-hand Styles toolbar to change the way the circuit looks. Clicking on the Current Flow button, for example, will graphically animate the flow of current moving around the circuit. You can return to the assistant at any time by choosing Assistant from the Help menu or by pressing Ctrl+F1. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------6. LICENSING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Circuit Wizard can be used on the number of computers determined by your license. Read the License Agreement in the accompanying document License.txt for more details. o A single-user license allows the software to be installed and used on one computer. o A multi-user license allows the software to be installed and used on the number of computers specified by the license. A multi-user license also allows the software to be used on a network provided that the maximum number of simultaneous users does not exceed the number of computers specified by the license. It is illegal to use Circuit Wizard on more computers than you are licensed for. If you need to use the Software on more computers than your current license allows, you must purchase an additional license or an extension to your existing license. Extension licenses can be purchased from your Circuit Wizard supplier. Q. Can Circuit Wizard be used by teachers at home? A. Yes. A teacher may use Circuit Wizard at home for educational purposes

so long as the teacher is employed by a licensed institution. Q. How do I extend my multi-user version of Circuit Wizard? A. 5-user extension licenses are available from your Circuit Wizard supplier. Q. Does the license permit use of the Software on a portable computer? A. Only if the portable computer is owned by the licensee and is normally used at the postal address of the licensee. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------7. CONTACT INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------New Wave Concepts Limited St. John's Innovation Centre Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WS UNITED KINGDOM Telephone Facsimile Internet e-mail +44 (0) 8706 09 09 11 +44 (0) 8706 09 09 12 www.new-wave-concepts.com sales@new-wave-concepts.com

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