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    Before You Plug Into Your PC You Must Read This!

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    This document provides instructions for installing software before plugging in a DCA Pro device to a PC. It explains that the software must be installed first, then guides the user through downloading and running the setup file depending on their version of Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10). It advises users to accept prompts for .NET Framework and driver installations. Finally, it notes that after installation is complete and the device is plugged in, it should chime and be ready for use within the software.

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    Before You Plug Into Your PC You Must Read This!

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    This document provides instructions for installing software before plugging in a DCA Pro device to a PC. It explains that the software must be installed first, then guides the user through downloading and running the setup file depending on their version of Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10). It advises users to accept prompts for .NET Framework and driver installations. Finally, it notes that after installation is complete and the device is plugged in, it should chime and be ready for use within the software.

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    This document provides instructions for installing software before plugging in a DCA Pro device to a PC. It explains that the software must be installed first, then guides the user through downloading and running the setup file depending on their version of Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10). It advises users to accept prompts for .NET Framework and driver installations. Finally, it notes that after installation is complete and the device is plugged in, it should chime and be ready for use within the software.

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    Before You Plug Into Your PC You Must Read This!

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    Airkid Discomovil Jesus
    This document provides instructions for installing software before plugging in a DCA Pro device to a PC. It explains that the software must be installed first, then guides the user through downloading and running the setup file depending on their version of Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10). It advises users to accept prompts for .NET Framework and driver installations. Finally, it notes that after installation is complete and the device is plugged in, it should chime and be ready for use within the software.

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    Before you plug

    into your PC you


    must read this!
    Don’t plug in your DCA Pro yet.
    You must install the software first!

    For Windows XP,


    please see the 2nd page.

    For Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10


    please read this page:

    Vista and Windows 7, 8 and 10 – DON’T PLUG IN JUST YET!

    1. Make sure you have the latest Windows Updates and Service Pack.

    2. Run “Setup.exe” on the supplied USB flash drive. Alternatively, download and run the file from our
    website: www.peakelec.co.uk/downloads/dcaprosetup.exe

    3. During the setup process, you may be asked to install .NET Framework 4. The installation files for
    that are included on the USB stick and don’t need to be downloaded. If you’re using the
    downloaded DCA Pro software installation then you may be prompted to additionally
    download .NET Framework 4. Accept the Microsoft agreement and the process will complete in a
    few minutes (sometimes up to 10 minutes).

    4. Some systems may warn you that the driver is not signed, this is ok and it is fine to accept the
    warning and proceed. The DCA Pro software itself and the installation file are digitally signed by
    Peak Electronic Design Ltd.

    5. When the DCA Pro software installation is complete, you can plug in your DCA Pro to a convenient
    USB socket. It’s best to choose a socket directly on your computer rather than a hub.

    6. Windows should install the drivers automatically although it can take a minute or two. You should
    see the driver installation activity in the bottom right of your screen.

    7. If prompted, let Windows download the latest WinUSB drivers. That can take a few minutes.

    8. After a few moments, your DCA Pro should chime and your software is ready to
    use. Double click the new desktop DCA Pro icon and you should see the
    “DCA Pro connected” message in the bottom left of the program’s window.
    Windows XP – DON’T PLUG IN JUST YET!

    1. Make sure you have the latest Windows Updates and Service Pack 3.

    2. Run “Setup.exe” on the supplied USB flash drive. Alternatively, download and run the file from our
    website: www.peakelec.co.uk/downloads/dcaprosetup.exe

    3. During the setup process, you may be asked to install .NET Framework 4. The installation files for
    that are included on the USB stick and don’t need to be downloaded. If you’re using the
    downloaded DCA Pro software installation then you may be prompted to additionally
    download .NET Framework 4. Accept the Microsoft agreement and the process will complete in a
    few minutes (sometimes up to 10 minutes).

    4. When the DCA Pro software installation is complete, you can plug in your DCA Pro to a convenient
    USB socket. It’s best to choose a socket directly on your computer rather than a hub.

    5. You should be presented with the


    following window:

    Make sure you select “Install from a list


    or specific location” and then click Next.

    6. You will then be presented with the


    following window:

    Make sure the box “Include this location


    in the search” is checked.
    It should already be filled with the
    location for the Peak Driver.
    Then click Next.

    7. After a few moments, your DCA Pro should chime and your software is ready to
    use. Double click the new desktop DCA Pro icon and you should see the
    “DCA Pro connected” message in the bottom left of the program’s window.

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