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BARS 4.0pc requires a computer running a Windows XP or above operating system and a usb 9BUTTON unit.

Setup steps:
Install BARS 4.0pc release (current version 1.8)
After installation (download and unzip):

1. Turn off computer
2. Connect 9BUTTON unit to usb port on computer
3. Start computer
4. Double click 9BUTTON setup (adds driver to Windows)
5. Double click BARS to begin

6. Open a project (from File pull-down menu)
7. Select project and double click it
8. Select (highlight) test and click “Set Parameters” to be sure they are OK
9. Enter a name/ID and Click Begin
Notes for specific languages:
• Arabic: install Arabic language from Windows or Office for text to appear right to left

Tests currently programmed and operating in BARS 4.0pc (2-2010):
• Match-to-Sample (MTS)
• Symbol Digit (SDT)
• Continuous Performance Test (CPT)
• Tapping (TAP)

Additional tests anticipated ready by May, 2010:
• Digit Span (DST) * in testing
• Serial Digit Learning (SDL) * in testing
• Simple Reaction Time (SRT) * in programming

Languages currently operational:
• English
• Arabic (Egyptian; Lebanese variation in development)
• Spanish
• Thai, Korean and Portuguese in development
• more languages can be added easily