ERG 2008 Mobile for Windows - README Version 1.1 Contents ======== * System Requirements * Installation * Upgrades * Uninstalling * User Registration * Known Issues * Release History * ERG 2008 Mobile Overview * Disclaimer System Requirements =================== A personal computer with Windows 98 or later (Windows 98; Windows 98 Second Edition; Windows ME; Windows 2000 Service Pack 3; Windows Server 2003; Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Vista) Note that ERG Mobile is only tested on Windows XP and Vista. At least 6 MB of hard disk space is required; more will be required if the Microsoft .NET Framework must be installed. ERG Mobile is dependent on the Microsoft .NET Framework v2.0. The ERG Mobile setup program will install this system dependency automatically if it detects it does not already exist on your computer. Its installation requires administrative privileges and 500 MB of hard disk space. Installation ============ To install ERG 2008 Mobile for Windows, simply execute the setup program, ERG_Windows_Setup.exe, and follow the instructions. If the Microsoft .NET Framework dependency indicated above is not detected on the target computer, it will be automatically installed. If the ERG Mobile setup was downloaded (as opposed to a CD distribution), then it will first automatically download the .NET Framework if necessary. If the .NET Framework dependency gets installed, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you verify you have the latest updates for it by running Windows Update (http://update.microsoft.com). In particular, service pack and security updates may be available. NOTE WELL: If the Microsoft .NET Framework needs to be downloaded, be aware that it is large (over 23 MB), and thus the download may take some time, as will its installation. If desired, the Microsoft .NET Framework V2.0 can be manually downloaded and installed from the following site before attempting to install ERG Mobile: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=79bc3b77-e02c-4ad3-aacf-a7633f706ba5&DisplayLang=en Upgrades ======== If a previous version of ERG 2008 Mobile already exists on your PC, it will be automatically upgraded during the installation of the new version. However, note that the 2004 and 2008 versions of ERG Mobile are separate applications; if ERG 2004 Mobile is already installed, it will remain installed even after installing ERG 2008 Mobile. To uninstall ERG 2004 Mobile, see the Uninstalling section below. Uninstalling ============ Uninstall ERG Mobile using Add/Remove Programs in the Windows Control Panel. Note that ERG Mobile may have resulted in the installation of the Microsoft .NET Framework v2.0. It is recommended that this not be uninstalled unless you are sure no other programs depend on it. Known Issues ============ ERG Mobile will not display properly unless the normal (default) setting is used for the DPI (Windows XP) or font size (Windows 2000) option. If the right and bottom edges of windows are being cut off, then verify this setting as follows: 1) In an open area of your Windows desktop, right-click and select Properties from the resulting pop-up menu. 2) Select the Settings tab. 3) Press the Advanced button. 4) Windows XP: you should see a "DPI setting" drop-down list. The "Normal size" option must be selected for ERG Mobile to display properly. Windows 2000: you should see a "Font Size" drop-down list. The "Small Font" option must be selected for ERG Mobile to display properly. Release History =============== August 12, 2008 - v1.1 - Account for errata (http://hazmat.dot.gov/pubs/erg/erg2008errata.pdf) - Fix focus issue with "find by guidelines" dropdown list - Add intro/caution text for placard/rail car/road trailer pages to the table of contents of the reference document viewer - Add tooltips to placard/rail car/road trailer images - Add support for 64-bit platforms April 2008 - v1.0: initial public release ERG 2008 Mobile Overview ======================== The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) was developed jointly by the US Department of Transportation, Transport Canada, and the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of Mexico (SCT) for use by firefighters, police, and other emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving a hazardous material. It is primarily a guide to aid first responders in (1) quickly identifying the specific or generic classification of the material(s) involved in the incident, and (2) protecting themselves and the general public during this initial response phase of the incident. ERG 2008 Mobile is a software version of the 2008 edition of the ERG. Distributed by the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT), its development was provided by the National Library of Medicine (NLM). For downloads and additional information, see http://hazmat.dot.gov/pubs/erg/gydebook.htm. For comprehensive hazardous substance data and identification support, including integration of the ERG 2008, see NLM's Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER): http://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/. Disclaimer ========== ERG 2008 Mobile is a software version of the 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). It relies strictly on the information contained in the ERG, and reflects corrections for errata published as of July 16, 2008. The ERG is normally revised and reissued every four years. However, in the event of a significant mistake, omission, or change in the state of knowledge, special instructions to change the guidebook may be issued. Users of the guidebook and this software should check periodically to make sure their version is current at http://hazmat.dot.gov/pubs/erg/gydebook.htm. The U.S. Government does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the ERG as presented by this software. The published ERG, plus any published errata, should be the final authority over this software.