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Activating ZoomText
Activating ZoomText
To activate ZoomText 9.1 you will need your ZoomText serial number, provided with your purchased copy. If you have purchased an upgrade version of ZoomText you will also need the serial number from your previous version of ZoomText (version 9.0 or earlier), unless your previous version is already installed on your system.
? Where to find your ZoomText serial number
· On the ZoomText CD sleeve
· On the product registration card
· On the top of the ZoomText product box
· On the back of the ZoomText User's Guide
Note: If you purchased your ZoomText product from Ai Squared's online store, your product serial number will be included in your purchase confirmation email.
During the 60-day trial period, each time you start ZoomText the Activation Wizard appears. The wizard presents the following options for you to choose from:
· Option 1: I have a serial number and want to activate ZoomText
Choose this option if you have already purchased or been provided with a ZoomText product and you're ready to activate the software. The wizard will guide you through the activation process.
· Option 2: I want to purchase ZoomText
Choose this option if you are ready to purchase a ZoomText product. The wizard will display information on how to purchase ZoomText.
· Option 3: I want to try ZoomText
Choose this option if you want to run ZoomText in trial mode. Trial mode allows you to use ZoomText for up to 60 days. When the 60-day trial period expires, you must activate ZoomText to continue using it.
When you choose to activate ZoomText you are prompted to enter your product serial number. Once you have entered your serial number, the manner in which activation is completed depends on whether or not you have an Internet connection.
· If you are connected to the Internet your serial number and system code are automatically passed to the Ai Squared activation server for validation. An activation code is then passed back to your computer, activating your ZoomText license. This process takes just a few seconds to complete.
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If you are not connected to the
Internet the wizard displays your serial number and system code, along with
instructions on how to manually obtain an activation code. An activation code
can be obtained from Ai Squared's activation website (using another computer
that is connected to the Internet), or by contacting Ai Squared's Product
Support department.
Telephone activation support is available Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm
Eastern Time.
In North America, call toll-free (866) 331-1233
Outside North America, call (802) 362-5393
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What is product activation?
Product activation is an anti-piracy technology designed to verify that ZoomText
has been legitimately licensed.
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How does product activation work?
The activation process verifies that the serial number is legitimate and has not
been activated on more computers than allowed by the ZoomText Software License
Agreement.
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What happens if I don’t activate my
product?
If you don’t activate your product by the 60th day (after installation),
ZoomText will stop working until you activate it.
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What if my product activation
fails?
Product activation will only fail under exceptional circumstances. In most
cases, you can reactivate ZoomText as quickly and easily as the original
activation. If your attempt to reactivate fails, contact Ai Squared Product
Support for help.
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What if I need to reformat or
upgrade my computer?
If you need to reformat your hard drive or upgrade your Windows operating
system, you should first transfer your ZoomText software license back to the
ZoomText activation server. See "Transferring Your ZoomText Software License"
in the preceding section.
Note: You do not need to transfer your ZoomText license when installing Windows service packs and hot fixes.
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What if I want to move my ZoomText
software to another computer?
Should you want to move your ZoomText software to a new computer, it is
important that you first transfer your software license back to the ZoomText
activation server. This preserves your software license so that it may be used
to activate your new installation of ZoomText. See "Transferring Your ZoomText
Software License" in the preceding section.
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