A.
The satpcsetup_e.ZIP file(for European users) and satpcsetup_a.ZIP file (for Northamerican users) contain the setup files of the SatPC32 program package. The setup program will install the SatPC32 demo version (the only restriction of the demo vs. the full version: the user has to enter the geographical coordinates of his location at any program start).

To activate the full version you need to register the program at AMSAT-DL (European users), AMSAT-UK (users in Great Britain) or AMSAT-NA (Northamerican users). If you want to register, click on the 'Register' button in the window that will open after program start. The 'Registration' window then will be displayed. For more info click on the 'Info' button in that window. 

After registration and payment you will receive a password, which will activate the full version.

The password is valid also for possible program updates.

 

B. To download and install the SatPC32 Demo do the following, please:

1.
a. Start the Windows Explorer (or another filemanager program) and create a new temporary directory on your harddisk and name it (i.e.) SatSetup.

b. Download satpcsetup.ZIP, store and unpack the file into the temporary folder.    

c. Open the folder with - i.e.- the Windows Explorer. You will find there a Readme.txt file with important instructions. Read this file, please, or - better - print it out.
(After installation the Readme.txt can be opened also from the SatPC32 '?' menu.)

d. The folder also contains the setup program. Start it by double clicking on the filename.

IMPORTANT: Under Vista and Windows 7 right click on the filename and from the menu that opens choose "Run as administrator".

Then follow all suggestions of the program. It will install SatPC32 into the 
      
      'C:\Program Files\SatPC32' folder.    

If you have installed an older version of SatPC32 read the Update Instructions, please

2. You can start the programs from Windows - Start - Programs, or - better - put shortcuts to SatPC32.exe and Wisat32.exe on the desktop for a quick start.

3. SatPC32 comes with the settings for a 800 * 600  screen. If you are working with a screen resolution of (i.e.)1024/768 or higher, open the 'Options' menu and select Screen, 1024/768. Store the options and restart SatPC32. 

4. How to load new Keplerian data see FAQ.htm. The file can be displayed from the SatPC32 '?' menu.

5. For further detailed information see the Readme.txt and the manual, which also can be displayed from the '?' menu.