This is the PicoQuant PicoHarp 300 software pack.
It may be distributed on CD/DVD or as a zip file via email or download.
In case of a zip file, please unpack it to a temporary hard disk location. 

The folder "installation" contains the PicoHarp 300 setup files.
You can run Setup.exe directly from this folder on the CD or hard disk.

The PicoHarp software is suitable for Windows 7, 8 and 10.  

Consult your manual for detailed installation instructions. 

Do not connect the device before completion of the software setup.

Dependent on your version of Windows you may need to log on as administrator
in order to perform the software setup. It is important to perform the setup 
as administator because otherwise the device driver installation will fail.
Only if you intend to use the software without hardware, e.g. as a file 
viewer, you may run setup without administrator rights.

The setup program will install the PicoHarp software including driver, 
manual, online-help, sample data and programming demos for data access. 
Dependent on the version of Windows you may be prompted to confirm the 
driver installation.

To uninstall the PicoHarp software you may need to log on as administrator 
(dependent on your version of Windows). Backup your measurement data.
From the start menu select:  PicoQuant - PicoHarp 300 v.x.x  >  uninstall.
Alternatively you can use the Control Panel Wizard 'Add/Remove Programs'
(in some Windows versions this Wizard is called 'Software')

For continued support and software updating, please register your product
by sending email to info@picoquant.com. Include your address, the
serial number of your PicoHarp and an email address for information on 
software updates.

- Disclaimer -

PicoQuant GmbH disclaims all warranties with regard to this software including 
all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness. In no case shall 
PicoQuant GmbH be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damages or 
any material or immaterial damages whatsoever resulting from loss of data, time 
or profits arising from use or performance of this software.
Demo source code is provided 'as is' without any warranty whatsoever.
By installing the software you agree to these terms.

- License and Copyright Notice -

With the PicoHarp hardware you have purchased a license to use the PicoHarp 
software on a single PC. You have not purchased the software itself. 
The software is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. 
You may not distribute the software to third parties or reverse engineer, 
decompile or disassemble the software or part thereof. You may use and modify 
demo code to create your own software. Original or modified demo code may be 
re-distributed, provided that the original disclaimer and copyright notes are not
removed from it.

PicoHarp and TimeHarp are registered trademarks of PicoQuant GmbH.
Other products and corporate names appearing in the manuals or in 
the online documentation may or may not be registered trademarks 
or copyrights of their respective owners. They are used only for identification 
or explanation and to the owner's benefit, without intent to infringe.

- Contact and Support -

PicoQuant GmbH
Rudower Chaussee 29
12489 Berlin, Germany
Phone +49 30 6392 6929
Fax   +49 30 6392 6561
email info@picoquant.com

 