Do I need to calibrate or download programs and are the programs included?
608701
Good question. No you do not. While previous controllers came with installation disc, this one does not . You plug it in and play no extras needed. very user friendly.
608702
Negative. Its plug and play. After I used it for weeks without issues, I saw there was a Windows update for it. So I installed that with rest of my Windows 7 updates. I use it for sport and racing games no installation or disc needed. Good luck
608703
It should be plug and play but if some reason a driver is corrupt, for example, you can go to microsoft's hardware site a download the driver package for the controller.
608704
No, drivers were instantly downloaded when I plugged the device in, and once automatically configured, the device worked perfectly with all programs.
1160630
I never calibrated and just started using it. I took several packages to the post office and everything checked out perfectly. They explain how to calibrate it in the manual.
893882
Yes it does have to be programmed, the description lists it as "not calibrated"
279253
Calibration not required nor possible. Check internet reviews by sites you respect to under its limitations and pluses.
1762859
the monitor comes calibrated out of the box, it is actually quite good. but im sure you could use x-rite, but i have never used it to calibrate any screen. so i dont know forsure but calibration out of box is very good, it even comes with a calibration chart in the box
249411
No software is included. I haven't tried converting negatives yet, so I am not sure how they work.
1711976
The answer is yes on both issues. The unit came with the necessary programs per-installed.
1217157
No, but not a deal breaker for me. I purchased one for less than $50.@ Best Buy. most programs can be downloaded from the net. Great piece of equipment.
794110
the calibration packet I ordered never made it here so I was unable to calibrate it unfortunately and that is likely the problem....I thought that they may be also calibrated from the factory so I did not worry when my calibration packet didn't come but I guess they must not calibrate at the manufacturing place?
2058494
Dont know. I had so many problems setting the poor software up... And received such poor customer service that I sent it back to Amazon.
216130
Mine did come with the two calibration packets, but I purchased General Hydroponics Standard Reference Solution when I ordered the unit. I used that to calibrate it when it came and found it to be exactly 7.0. Would recommend getting the extra solution.
1505455
With the program. When You started "scan" next Windows appers That function. "Calibrate" ( Check manually inside of scanner and remove dots and powder.
2257254
Sir, check in the manual if the machine has calibration features. Check for the cables and accessories as well..
2254735
I can only speak for the one I received as the short directions didn't mention specific requirements for calibrating.It was only after I first attempted to calibrate that I became aware of this. I pushed the buttons according to the directions. A few seconds after it started a self-check, the screen flashed '1000.0g', which of course I didn't have. I did have a total of 1000.0g in a set of inexpensive calibration weights but I couldn't add them to the scale fast enough and the calibration was off accordingly.I did purchase on Amazon a single inexpensive non-certified 1000.0g calibration weight for $16.00 and it worked perfectly.I hope this helps you out. I can only speak for the one I received as the short directions didn't mention specific requirements for calibrating.It was only after I first attempted to calibrate that I became aware of this. I pushed the buttons according to the directions. A few seconds after it started a self-check, the screen flashed '1000.0g', which of course I didn't have. I did have a total of 1000.0g in a set of inexpensive calibration weights but I couldn't add them to the scale fast enough and the calibration was off accordingly.I did purchase on Amazon a single inexpensive non-certified 1000.0g... » Read More I can only speak for the one I received as the short directions didn't mention specific requirements for calibrating.It was only after I first attempted to calibrate that I became aware of this. I pushed the buttons according to the directions. A few seconds after it started a self-check, the screen flashed '1000.0g', which of course I didn't have. I did have a total of 1000.0g in a set of inexpensive calibration weights but I couldn't add them to the scale fast enough and the calibration was off accordingly.I did purchase on Amazon a single inexpensive non-certified 1000.0g calibration weight for $16.00 and it worked perfectly.I hope this helps you out. « Show Less
993462
calibration settings are usually set at a personal level. You have but to refer to available reviews by buyers to check settings of various users. Such information may serve as a starting point for your own liking.
35434
At the bare minimum try getting a THX certified DVD (Cars, Finding Nemo, etc...) and using the THX Optimizer included on the disc. This will help some, but won't beat a professional calibration.
1215964
No does not require calibration. I compared with another scale and it was accurate.