README_ENGLISH.TXT

               EPSON RC+ 5.0
             Version 5.4.0 SP1

           Copyright (c) 1994-2011
          SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, INC.

Installation Notes
==================
1.  EPSON RC+ 5.4.0 can be installed on the following
    operating systems:
 
      Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or greater
    
      Windows Vista Business with Service Pack 2 or greater

      Windows 7 Professional

2.  You must be logged in as Administrator to install.  

3.  To install: 
    a. Insert the EPSON RC+ 5.0 installation DVD.
    b. The setup program will start automatically.
    c. If setup doesn't start, run d:\EpsonRC50\setup.exe
       where d: is the DVD drive.
    d. Follow the instructions on the screen.
    e. Navigate to the DVD \EpsonRC50\Service_Packs folder.
    f. Run erc540sp1.exe to install Service Pack 1.
    
4.  During installation, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
    will be installed if not found.

5.  During installation, Adobe Reader will be installed
    if not found.

6.  When you reboot the system for the first time after 
    installation, you must use the same login name that 
    you used for installation.  This is so that system
    files are updated properly.

7.  In order run SPEL programs, you must connect your PC
    to an RC170/RC180 controller.

Getting Started
===============
After installation, there will be a program group called 
"EPSON RC+ 5.0". Two desktop shortcuts are created:
one for normal mode, and one for simple mode. 

To start EPSON RC+ 5.0, either double click on one of the desktop
shortcuts or click Start, then select EPSON RC+ 5.0 or EPSON 
RC+ 5.0 Simple from the EPSON RC+ program group.

The very first time you run EPSON RC+, no projects will be
open.  You must create a new project by selecting New Project from 
the Project menu.  By default, the next time you run EPSON RC+,
the last project you were working on will be opened automatically.

Getting Help
============
EPSON RC+ has context sensitive help.  Press the F1 key 
at any time to get help for the current operation, or click on 
the ? button for the current dialog box.  

You can get help for SPEL+ language keywords in the Edit window by
placing the insertion point anywhere within a keyword and pressing
the F1 key.

You can also select Contents from the Help menu to open the Help
table of contents.  First time users should review the 
Introduction in the help contents.