Microsoft KB Archive/298904

= Minimum System Requirements for the Office Keyboard =

Article ID: 298904

Article Last Modified on 8/18/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.2
 * Microsoft IntelliType Pro 2.1
 * Microsoft Outlook 2001 for Mac

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This article was previously published under Q298904



SUMMARY
This article summarizes the minimum system requirements for the Microsoft Office Keyboard.

For a Microsoft Windows-Based Computer
To use the Microsoft(r) Office Keyboard, IntelliType Pro Software with the scroll wheel and the Hot Keys, you need the following:
 * Microsoft Office 97 or later (does not support Small Business Tools program).
 * A computer with a Pentium 133-based processor or later.
 * Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Microsoft Windows NT(r) 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later, or Microsoft Windows 2000.
 * 32 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM) for Windows 98 and Windows Me; 64 MB of RAM for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000.
 * 35 MB of hard-disk space.
 * A CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
 * A PS/2 or Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection to your computer.

NOTE: USB is not supported in Windows NT 4.0.
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 or later. Internet Explorer 5.5 browser software is included (requires 45 MB of additional hard disk space).
 * Windows Media(tm) Player 7 (optional and included; requires up to 60 MB of additional hard-disk space, depending on your operating system); not compatible with Windows NT 4.0.

For a Macintosh-Based Computer
To use the Microsoft Office Keyboard, IntelliType Pro Software with the scroll wheel and the Hot Keys on the Office Keyboard, you need the following:
 * Microsoft Office 98 for Macintosh or later.
 * Macintosh OS 8.6 or later operating system (excluding OS X or later).
 * 15 MB of hard-disk space.
 * USB port.
 * CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

For a Windows-Based Computer
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later (version 5.5 is included), MSN(r) Explorer, or Netscape Navigator 4.73 or later.

For a Macintosh-Based Computer
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.73 or later.

For a Windows-Based Computer
Versions of the Microsoft CD Player, Microsoft Deluxe CD, Microsoft Windows Media Player (version 7 included), and certain versions of other popular media players and browsers.

For a Macintosh-Based Computer
The Apple CD player.

Supported Software and Hardware
For a current list of supported software programs, media players, and Internet browsers, browse to the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/products/hardware/keyboard

Internet access is required. Local and long-distance telephone toll charges may apply.

Keywords: kbinfo kbhardware KB298904

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