Installation Instructions for LX Event 2.0.9a Software

Please Note:
• To run, the LX Event software must be installed on the hard disk of your computer.
 No other programs should be running when you install the LX Event software.
• The LX Event software must be installed before plugging in the software key or 
phone interface that comes with your software.

IN ORDER TO INSTALL OR UPDATE THE SOFTWARE, DO THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN ORDER:
• Whether you are updating to a new version or installing the LX Event software for the first time, 
you will need to update all of the software.
• Download the file labeled LX_Event_2_09A.exe from the web-site.  
• Double-click on the file and extract the file onto your C: drive or another location of your choice.  
Now open the directory where the files are located, if you allowed the system to default this will 
be c:\LX_Event_209A_install.
• You will see a list of files that should be installed in the order below. Click on prompts where 
appropriate and let the system default during the installation and rebooting anytime it requests.
• Double-click on 1_SentinelInstall. Sentinel Protection software. This is the software that allows
 the system to recognize your software key.
• Double-click on 2_AdobeReader. (If Adobe Reader already exists on your computer, 
you may want to skip this step.)
• Double-click on 3_NationalInstall. National Instruments software. This is a big 
installation and may take some time.
• Double-click on 4_PDFDriverInstall. This will allow you to save reports on your 
computer using PDF Creator.
• Double-click on 5_LXInstall. This is the LX Event Application itself. 

THE NEXT STEPS ONLY NEED TO BE FOLLOWED IF YOU ARE INSTALLING
 THE SOFTWARE FOR THE FIRST TIME:
• Insert the License CD into your computer. Open the CD directory and 
click on the License file.
• Plug the software protection key into an available USB port on your computer 
and let the system install the software for it.
• The next file is optional as it contains a set of sample patient data that you may 
want to use to learn or demo the system. Load the sample patient data by 
double-clicking on 6_SamplePatients. If you load the sample patient data, 
be sure to delete the records before going live with LX Event.

CONTINUE IF INSTALLING TELEPHONE INTERFACE UNIT (TIU):
• Plug the USB cable from the Telephone Interface Unit (TIU) into your 
computer and let the system install its software. The
LX Event DVD may have to be in the machine during the installation.
• Now plug the wire from your telephone network into the plug labeled 
“Line” in the back of the TIU. You can also plug the
microphone into the front of the TIU for local recording purposes.
• You can test your TIU by clicking the “Phone Rec” button on the 
LX Event screen. If a line starts to appear across the
screen, it is working.

YOU MUST DO THE FOLLOWING IF YOU ARE UPDATING THE SOFTWARE:
For users who have been using a previous version of LX Event, you will want to copy 
over your patients, license and logo files from the previous version. A batch file that 
does this has been created for you. You can find the batch file on your LX Event 
installation DVD or with the install files on your desktop at C:\LXEvent_209_installation\LXInstallations.
With your LX Event software closed, doubleclick
on copyExistingPatients.bat to begin the
batch copy process.

FINISHING: 
• You may want to or need to re-boot the computer to ensure all devices and software are registered.
• The last file, 8_LX_Event_RevA.pdf is a copy of this manual. You can either use it
from the CD or copy and paste it onto your PC for easy access while using the software.
• Launching LX Event The installation process should have installed an LX Event icon on your desktop.