Downloading, Installing, and Running CAMEO
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Download CAMEOfm version 2.0
If you have a previous version of CAMEO, you must take steps to safeguard your existing data. Please read the following instructions for details:
If you have a previous version of CAMEO:
You must backup all data that you added to CAMEO prior to
installing the new version.
Installing the new version will overwrite all the data files in your
CAMEO Folder and erase your Siteplans and CameoMap folders.
You need to perform a complete export from CAMEO, and also save copies
of your SitePlans and CameoMap folders prior to installation.
Once you have backed up the required data, you should install the new
CAMEO application in the same folder as your previous version.
After installing CAMEO, replace the newly installed SitePlans and
CameoMap folders with your previous versions. These folder will be
inside the newly installed CAMEO Data folder which is installed in the
public user documents folder. (C:\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents)
Download the Program
The CAMEO chemical library has been moved into a separate program
called CAMEO Chemicals, the newest component in the CAMEO software
suite. (The downloadable version of CAMEO Chemicals can share
information with other programs in the CAMEO suite, and an online version is also available.)
Note: You will need to download and install CAMEO and CAMEO Chemicals separately.
Download CAMEO
for Windows (11
MB, EXE)
Download CAMEO Chemicals for Windows (46.3 MB, EXE; from the NOAA website)
Download CAMEO for the Macintosh (28 MB, DMG)
Download CAMEO Chemicals for the Macintosh (71.0 MB, DMG; from the NOAA website)
System Requirements: The
Windows version requires Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4) or Windows XP
(Service Pack 2) and the Macintosh version requires OS 10.3.9 or 10.4.
Download the Manual
Click the link below to view or download the CAMEO manual.
CAMEO Manual (PDF) 138 pp, 1.5MB)
Installing CAMEO
On a Windows PC
Once you have downloaded the installation program, double-click the CAMEO application file, then follow the directions you'll see on your screen.
Note: If you have the Windows Vista operating system, you should first review the Vista Compatibility recommendations for CAMEO.
On a Macintosh
Once you have downloaded the installation program, the installation folder should open automatically. (If it doesn’t open automatically, browse to the folder and open it.) Double-click on the CAMEO application installer icon. Follow the directions you’ll see on your screen.
Starting CAMEO
On a Windows PC
To start CAMEO, open the Start menu, then point to Programs, and then click CAMEO.
Note: If you’re updating from an older version of CAMEO, a CAMEO folder icon may appear in the Programs list in addition to the new CAMEO program icon. Right-click on the CAMEO folder icon in the list and choose Delete to remove this old shortcut.
On a Macintosh
Double-click
on the CAMEO program icon inside the "CAMEO Folder" (which is inside
the Applications folder or wherever you installed it).
To obtain help
You can report software bugs or obtain additional assistance by emailing userrmp.usersupport@csc.com, or calling the CAMEO help desk at: (301) 429-5018.