Software Installation
Obtaining the software:
The full installation of the software can be obtained from the following Web site:
http://www.therastershop.com/kids/download.aspx
This Microsoft installer package contains the kIDs program and the fingerprint scanner driver that is needed to run the kIDs
program. Please note that you should not load any Windows drivers for the fingerprint scanner that came with the scanner, only use
the ones with the kIDs program.
Prerequisites for the software:
Microsoft Dot Net Framework:
The kIDs program was designed for and requires the Microsoft Dot Net (.NET) Framework to be installed for it to
run against. Please be aware that Windows Vista has this required Framework installed as part of the Operating System, thus there is no
need to install it separately. It is best to use the Microsoft Windows Update to install this package as it takes care of the downloading
and installation for you.
Start > All Programs > Windows Update
kIDs will work with either Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 but there will be at some point a release
of the kIDs program where we will compile to the .NET 3.0 Framework, so it’s best to do it now.
Camera Driver:
The final prerequisite is that the camera’s device drivers have been loaded before you run the kIDs
program. Not that it will create any problem for the program; it’s just that you will have a red light that you will have to
deal with. To load the device driver for the camera you should follow the documentation that came with the camera. Normally
this requires the installation of an application from the CD that came with the camera before plugging in the camera.
If you have a Logitech Orbits camera that came with the Grand Lodge of Colorado kit you will find the device driver for the
camera for Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista at the following Web site:
Windows 2000 or Windows XP driver:
http://www.therastershop.com/kids/update/orbitsCameraDriver.exe
Windows Vista 32bit driver:
http://www.therastershop.com/kids/update/vistaOrbitsCameraDriver.exe
Camera Driver Installation:
For end users of the Colorado kIDs kit you will find the following information of help in installing the driver. Please note
that if you are upgrading from version 1 or 2 then the camera driver should already be installed, so you are all set.
Guideline for installing the Logitech Orbits camera on Windows XP: Please note that Windows 2000 will just about be the same, and for
our Windows Vista users. You can use this to obtain a rough idea of the installation but you will have to right click on the program
icon and run as Administrator.
Step # 1: Make sure that the camera is not plugged into the computer.
Step # 2: Download the software and save it to your Desktop.
Step # 3: Double click on the Desktop icon;
Step # 4: After a short wait you will see an Open File Security Warning, select Run;
Step # 5: After a short wait you will see the Logitech QuickCam – Installshield Wizard, select Next.
Step # 6: After a short wait you will see the Logitech QuickCam – Installshield Wizard, select Next.
Step # 7: After a short wait you will see the Logitech QuickCam – Installshield Wizard – License Agreement, select “I accept the terms
of the License Agreement” and then select Next.
Step # 8: After a short wait you will see the Logitech QuickCam – Installshield Wizard – Setup Type. Select Custom and then Next
at which point another screen will pop up. Leave everything at the default selections and finally select Next.
Step # 9: After a short wait you will see the Logitech QuickCam – Installshield Wizard – Reboot, select “Yes, I want to restart my
computer now.”, then select Finish.
Step # 10: After the computer has rebooted, the camera driver will display the Camera Wizard and ask you to connect the camera
to the computer’s USB port. After this is accomplished the driver will install all the required items and then once completed, the
following screen will be displayed showing the camera working.
Step # 11: Select Next and you are done!
Fingerprint Scanner:
Please note that you should not load any Windows drivers for the fingerprint scanner that came with the
scanner, only use the ones with the kIDs program.
Once the kIDs program has been installed then you can install the correct driver. Please follow the next section.
Installing the kIDs program:
Installing the kIDs program is just like installing any other program, but be aware that you have to install the fingerprint
scanner driver after successfully installing the kIDs program.
The following step assumes that this is a clean installation of this program; if you are installing an update please contact the Developer.
Also the following steps assume that you have the prerequisites loaded and working on the system. If not please stop and
obtain and install the prerequisites. Furthermore, it is assumed that you have downloaded the kIDs program from the Web site
and it is resident on your Desktop.
Please also note that our Windows Vista 32bit users will have the same process but they will have to right click on the
icon and Run as Administrator.
Step # 1: Double click on the Desktop icon.
Step # 2: After a short wait you will see the kIDs – InstallWizard, but on some systems you may receive a warning “Open File Security
Warning.” If so select Run and the following screen will be displayed. At this screen select the Next.
Step # 3: After a short wait you will see the kIDs – InstallWizard – License Agreement. Select “I accept the terms of the License
Agreement” and then select Next.
Step # 4: After a short wait you will see the kIDs – InstallWizard – Completed;
Step # 5: You’re done with the kIDs program installation. Now follow the next section to install the fingerprint scanner driver.
Installing the kIDs program Fingerprint Scanner Driver:
Warning: before you install the fingerprint scanner Driver make sure that the Fingerprint Scanner has been
removed from the computer.
This installation process assumes that you have successfully installed the kIDs program beforehand and are
ready with the fingerprint scanner disconnected from the computer. This process will need to be followed if upgrading from
version 1 or version 2 of the kIDs program.
Please also note that our Windows Vista 32bit users will have the same process but they will have to right click on the icon
and Run as Administrator.
Step # 1: Start > All Programs > The Raster Shop, LLC > kIDs > Fingerprint Scanner Driver.
Step # 2: After a short wait you will see the Select Setup Language and for my own purpose I selected English, then select Next.
Step # 3: After a short wait you will see the Setup – FingerCap USB Driver – License Agreement. Select “I accept the terms of
the License Agreement” and then select Next.
Step # 4: After a short wait you will see the Setup, warning that the drivers about to be loaded are incompatible with the Digital
Persona drivers. Select Yes.
Step # 5: After a short wait you will see the Setup – FingerCap USB Driver. Select Finish.
Step # 6: Plug in the fingerprint scanner and the following balloon should be visible for the Microsoft fingerprint scanner, and
the device will be slightly different for the Digital Persona U are U 4000B.
Step # 7: The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear automatically, select “No, not this time” and then select Next.
Step # 8: This will display the next screen, where you select the “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and then select Next.
Step # 9: Windows will then show the files being loaded and registered as required while displaying the following screen.
Step # 10: After a short wait you will see the New Hardware Wizard – Completed.
Step # 11: Select Finish and the final balloon will appear and you will have successfully installed the fingerprint scanner hardware and driver.
