Congratulations! You’ve taken the first to start learning your new language. Here are some instructions on downloading your Stone .

First and foremost, make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements. If it does, then you're off to a good start.

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS- CD-ROM (one of the following): • , 8 or higher • Mac (Intel based only): Lion, Mountain Lion, Yosemite (OS X 10.7 or higher)

Computer Hardware (all of the following): • On Windows: 2.33GHz or faster -compatible processor or Intel® Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbooks • On Mac: ™ Duo 1.33GHz or faster processor • 1 GB of RAM or higher • 3 GB free hard-drive space (per level) • 1024 x 768 display resolution • Broadband Internet connection • Available port for headset with microphone (not included)

To access online services: • Must have standard Broadband Internet connection (slow internet connections will not suffice)

Next, follow these steps to install your software using the CD-ROM drive on your computer. If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, skip to page 4 for instructions on how to download your software from the website!

Plug in the provided Rosetta Stone headset.

Insert the disc labeled “Application” and wait for the installation window to appear. Follow the instructions in the window and wait for the installation to complete.

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Click “Finish”, and the Rosetta Stone Program will open on Windows computers. On Mac, double click the Rosetta Stone icon to open it. The program will check for updates each time it is opened. Follow the prompts to download the updates and install them. Then click “Add a Language Level”

Insert you first language level disc

Should an autoplay window appear, close it and return to your Rosetta Stone software. Click “Install selected language”.

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Wait for the installation to finish. This could take up to 25 minutes depending on the speed of your computer. Repeat steps for any and all levels.

Retrieve the activation card on the front flap of your Rosetta Stone box. Scratch off the grey film on the back of the card to reveal your activation code.

Enter the activation code in the boxes provided on your Rosetta Stone Software. You only need to enter the code one time, not for every level, even if boxes are provided for each level. The activation code is not case sensitive.

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Follow the prompts on the Rosetta Stone Software to create your learner account.

If you don’t have a CD-ROM drive on your computer or would prefer to digitally download your software and language discs.

Retrieve the activation card on the front flap of your Rosetta Stone box. Scratch off the grey film on the back of the card to reveal your activation code.

Go to http://www.rosettastone.com/product-download and follow the prompts given. This could take more 4 than an hour depending on the speed of your internet and how many levels you are downloading.