1. the latest software drivers for osprey-540 capture cards are available via ftp (file transfer protocol) at the following locations:

    ftp://ftp.ospreyvideo.com/pub/osp-540/winxp/latest

    there are also links to the drivers from our web site at http://www.ospreyvideo.com.

    2. it is necessary to uninstall your existing osprey-540 driver before installing a newer version of the driver. follow the instructions in uninstalling the software and restart your computer before beginning the new install procedure.

    3. use your web browser, such as microsoft internet explorer or netscape navigator, to find our ftp site and download the file. type the ftp address shown above into the address box at the top of your browser window. you may find it simpler to type just the first part of the address -ftp://ftp.ospreyvideo.com/- and then click on the list of directories that display until you reach the winxp/latest location. refer to your browser’s help files for more specific and detailed assistance.

    4. download the web package file in winxp/latest to your hard disk.

    5. the found new hardware wizard displays detecting each osprey-540 card in the computer. follow the directions in canceling out of the found new hardware wizard at each prompt.

    6. run the web package program:

    a. click the start button.

    b. click run.

    c. enter [pathname] in the dialog box, where [pathname] is the location and name of the file that you have downloaded.

    d. click ok.

    e. the program prompts for a temporary location for unpacking the install files.

    f. see option a: run the installation program (recommended) for a full description of the installation program steps.

    these files are not automatically deleted after setup has run. this feature exists to offer the option of performing the manual plug and play install later. if you want to conserve disk space, make a note of where these files are being unpacked, and delete them after the install.