readme.txt [English] Motorola Microcontrollers CD-ROM Set This CD-ROM is part of a 2 CD-ROM set which contains most of the information from Motorola's MCU web site at http://www.mcu.mot-sps.com. To use either CD-ROM you do not need internet access but you do need an internet browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. To view the CD-ROM contents, launch your browser and open file index.htm from your computer's CD-ROM drive. Navigate the CD-ROM just as you would normally navigate a Web site. Acrobat Reader is required to view the documentation on this CD-ROM. For your convenience, Acrobat Reader 4.0 is included on this CD-ROM. If you do not already have Acrobat Reader, follow the instructions below to install. ========================= 1 - System Requirements 2 - Adobe Acrobat Installation Notes 3 - Copyright Information 4 - Trademarks 5 - Disclaimer ========================= 1) System Requirements ---------------------- [ PC ] Windows(r) 95, 98, or NT4 32mb RAM, 4x CD-ROM 16-bit Color Depth Mouse, Keyboard Adobe(r) Acrobat [ MAC ] MAC OS 7.5 32mb RAM, 4x CD-ROM 16-bit Color Depth Mouse, Keyboard Adobe(r) Acrobat 2) Adobe Acrobat Installation Notes ----------------------------------- Adobe Acrobat is required to view the contents of these CDs. These files are available on both CDs. [ PC ] Installation files for the PC can be found in the [ acroread -> win ] directory. Double click on win98/ar40eng.exe if your operating system is Windows98, or double click on winnt/ar40eng.exe if your operating system is WindowsNT. The installation process will begin. When Adobe Acrobat has been installed successfully on your system, launch your browser. Use your web browser to open index.htm in the root of each cd. [ MAC ] Installation files for Macintosh can be found in the [ acroread -> mac ] directory. Run the installation file from this directory to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Use your web browser to open index.htm in the root of each cd. [ UNIX ] Installation files for Unix (AIX, IRIX, Solaris, HP/UX, Linux, etc.) can be found in the [ acroread -> unix ] directory. Be sure to install the version that corresponds with your installed version of UNIX. Use your web browser to open index.htm in the root of each cd. 3) Copyright Information ------------------------ Copyright ©1994-2000 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. While the information on this CD-ROM is available to everyone, Motorola retains copyright on all text and graphic images. This means that YOU MAY NOT: Distribute the text or graphics to others without the express written permission of Motorola.* * "Mirror" this information on your own server without the express written permission of Motorola.* * Modify or reuse the text or graphics on this system.* YOU MAY: Print copies of the information for your personal use.* * Store the files on your own computer for your personal use.* * Reference this CD-ROM from your own documents.* Motorola reserves all other rights. 4) Trademarks ------------- All brand and product names appearing on this CD-ROM are trademarks of their respective holders. Motorola is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc. 5) Disclaimer- Please Read -------------------------- Motorola offers CD-ROM information and software as a service to its customers. Motorola reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products herein. Motorola makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does Motorola assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit, and specifically disclaims any and all liability, including without limitation consequential or incidental damages. "Typical" parameters which may be provided in Motorola data sheets and/or specifications can and do vary in different applications and actual performance may vary over time. All operating parameters, including "Typicals" must be validated for each customer application by customer's technical experts. Motorola does not convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others. Motorola products are not designed, intended, or authorized for use as components in systems intended for surgical implant into the body, or other applications intended to support or sustain life, or for any other application in which the failure of the Motorola product could create a situation where personal injury or death may occur. Should Buyer purchase or use Motorola products for any such unintended or unauthorized application, Buyer shall indemnify and hold Motorola and its officers, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, and distributors harmless against all claims, costs, damages, and expenses, and reasonable attorney fees arising out of, directly or indirectly, any claim of personal injury or death associated with such unintended or unauthorized use, even if such claim alleges that Motorola was negligent regarding the design or manufacture of the part.