This document shows you how to install Session software on your hard disk. Please carefully follow the steps outlined below to ensure a successful installation. First, you will install Session from CD-ROM disc onto your hard disk. Then you will install the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Finally, you will copy the demo session files onto your hard disk and complete the installation process.
Important: Session software uses the U.S. version of the Apple Installer. Do not rename the System Folder, or the installation process will create a new folder named “System Folder” containing system extensions and control panels. You must then manually move these files into the correct System Folder.
If you are running a non-U.S. version of the operating system, run the Installer and then move the files from the new folder named “System Folder” to their correct folder locations. The document “About these files...” on the Install 2 disk describes the purpose and destination folder for each System Folder file.
To install Session on your hard disk:
• Insert the CD-ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive connected to your system.
• Double-click the file called “Install Session Demo.” The Apple Installer dialog will appear.
• Use the Switch Disk button to select the hard disk on which you want to install the Session software. Avoid installing Session on drives that are connected to other third-party SCSI cards as they may interfere with installation authorization.
For maximum reliability, it is recommended that you install to the internal/ startup drive.
• Click Install. The installation program will place all the necessary files (Session, DAE, DigiSystem INIT) in the appropriate folders. If you already have a folder named Digidesign on your drive, the installer will first create a new folder called Session inside your Digidesign folder. The installer will then install the Session software inside the newly created folder.
Installing the Acrobat Reader:
• Open the Acrobat Reader folder.
• Open the folder that corresponds to your computer.
• Double-click on the installer icon called AcroRead.mac.
• The Acrobat Reader splash screen will appear. Click the Continue button or press the Return key.
• The Read Me dialog will appear. Please take a brief moment to read the information. Then select the Continue button.
• The Installer Dialog will appear. Use the Switch Disk button to select your startup disk (it is most likely the default disk selected), and then click the Install button.
The necessary software to use the Acrobat Reader application will be installed on your startup disk. You will then have to restart your computer to use the application.
After restarting your computer you may double-click on the Session Demo - Manual icon to read the manual.
Copying the Demo Session Files:
• Select the Demo Session from the Session Demo CD-ROM that you would like to open. Drag the desired demo folder to your hard disk. A copy of that folder will be made to your hard disk. There are five demos to choose from.
• Open the demo folder on your hard disk.
• Double-click on the Session icon.
Session will launch and open up the demo session. Session will then ask you where the audio and movie files are.
• Use the file locator to select the folder that the files are in. They will be in the folder called “Audio Files” in the demo session’s folder.
• Click on the “Open If In ‘Folder Name Here’” button.
If there are Fade files associated with the session, Session will ask you to locate them.
• Use the file locator to select the folder that the files are in. They will be in the folder called “Fade Files” in the demo session’s folder.
• Click on the “Open If In ‘Folder Name Here’” button.
If there is a movie associated with the session, Session will ask you if you would like to import another movie file.
• Click on the OK button.
• Use the file selector to select the movie file. For sessions that use a movie file, the movie file will be located in the demo session’s folder. The file will have a similar name as the demo session.
It is important to copy the demo sessions to your hard drive. Current CD-ROM drives are too slow to play back multiple audio and movie files at the same time.
For non-PowerMac users: You should already have installed and connected your AudioMedia II card and hard disks. If you haven’t installed your AudioMedia II card, please do so now before trying to launch Session.
If you see any error messages, check your hard disk to make sure you have enough available space to install the Session software (approximately 4.5 Mb minimum). Repeat the installation procedure and make sure to double-check that you have met all the system requirements. If you have tried and still have problems, call Digidesign Technical Support at (415) 842-6699.
This completes the installation of Session software. From now on, you may now start Session by double-clicking on its icon, without the need to reinstall it from CD-ROM.
