TITLE
    Japanese Language Kit 1.2: Description and Specifications
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Created:
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17923
6/12/95
5/25/00

TOPIC

    The Japanese Language Kit (JLK) 1.2 allows users to display, input, edit and print Japanese documents on their computer. The software is intended for Japanese language educators and students, multinational businesses, and bilingual home users.

    The following article contains a description of JLK 1.2 and lists its hardware and software requirement specifications.


DISCUSSION

    Overview
    The Apple Japanese Language Kit contains everything you need to easily add Japanese to your documents. The kit can be used with your Apple Macintosh computer to run Japanese applications and include Japanese text in letters, presentations, and reports. You can even work with files created using KanjiTalk, Apple's Japanese version of the Macintosh operating system.

    Whether you are a desktop publisher or business professional, you can use the Language Kit to create materials such as brochures, posters, business cards, presentations, and restaurant menus in Japanese. Students and teachers can use it to run interactive Japanese-language programs and produce compelling term papers in Japanese. Although the Japanese Language Kit does not translate text, it does let you easily input, edit, and print in Japanese.

    The Japanese Language Kit works as an extension to Mac OS software version 7.1 or later. It also allows you to run Japanese applications. Because the Language Kit uses the operating system you already have, there is no need to store an additional system on your hard disk. The Japanese Language Kit also contains Kotoeri, the same easy-to-use input method that is included with KanjiTalk.

    Almost every major software program has a version that has been localized for Japanese. All you need to run them is the Japanese Language Kit and System 7.1 or later. You can even use nonlocalized programs that take advantage of WorldScript, such as Nisus Writer, WordPerfect, and WorldWrite. WorldScript simplifies the way in which a single operating system can support multiple languages.

    The Japanese Language Kit comes with three Kanji TrueType fonts, that produce high-quality output from any Macintosh compatible printer. Documentation is provided in both Japanese and English, and you can type using either the roman or the kana keyboard layout. These features make the Language Kit easy to use whether you're a native speaker or just learning Japanese.


    Technical Specifications

    Usage Requirements
    • Apple Macintosh computer with at least 5MB of RAM (8MB recommended for multiple applications)
    • Hard disk with approximately 30MB of disk space available
    • Apple SuperDrive (1.4 MB) floppy disk drive or CD-ROM drive
    • Apple Macintosh System 7.1 or later
    • An application that is localized for Japanese or that uses WorldScript software technology

    Note: Using Japanese Language Kit 1.2 with Mac OS 8.0 or later will require an updater for compatibility. A Language Kit Updater is available on your Mac OS 8 CD, and can also be downloaded from Apple Software Updates at the following URL: http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n10449

    Printer Support
    • Recommended: QuickDraw printers, including the Apple StyleWriter line, the Apple Personal LaserWriter line, and the ImageWriter line
    • PostScript-compatible printers, including Personal LaserWriter printers (although PostScript printers can produce Japanese, performance may vary)

    System Software Requirements
    The Japanese Language Kit can be used with many nonlocalized programs that employ Apple WorldScript software technology. These programs include, but are not limited to:
    - AllPage
    - AllScript
    - Logo Vista E to J
    - Nisus Writer
    - WinText
    - WorldWrite
    - WordPerfect

    Note: Apple has tested a limited number of applications; these lists are not intended to be comprehensive. Many nonlocalized applications that do not employ WorldScript software technology may provide limited functionality and allow input of Japanese characters.

    Compatible applications
    The Japanese Language Kit can be used with a variety of applications localized for Japanese. They include:
    - Acta 7 J
    - Canvas J
    - ClarisImpact J
    - ClarisWorks J
    - Director J
    - Eg Word J
    - FileMaker Pro J
    - FreeHand J
    - GreatWorks J
    - HyperCard J
    - Illustrator J
    - Lotus 1-2-3 J
    - MacDraw Pro J
    - MacWord J
    - MacWrite II J
    - PageMaker J
    - Persuasion J
    - Photoshop J
    - Premiere J
    - QuarkXPress J
    - SoundEdit J
    - SuperPaint J
    - WordPerfect J


    Features

    Capabilities
    • Create documents and presentations in both Japanese and English, or Japanese and other languages supported by your system
    • Produce promotional materials, foreign-language textbooks, bilingual educational materials, and more
    • Insert Japanese text into letters, presentations, spreadsheets, and other documents
    • Boost language learning by using inter-active practice drills and other learning tools

    Ease of use
    • Installs quickly and easily
    • Easily create, edit, and print Japanese
    • Comes with an input guide that includes instructions in Japanese and English

    Compatibility
    • Runs applications that have been localized for Japanese, including WordPerfect, Aldus Persuasion, FileMaker Pro, and Lotus 1-2-3
    • Recommended for all QuickDraw printers; also works with PostScript-compatible printers
    • Runs on all Macintosh compatibles; 68020, 68030, and 68040 processor-based computers; and Power Macintosh computers

    Flexibility
    • Comes with three Kanji TrueType fonts: HonMincho, MaruGothic, and Osaka
    • Lets you display, edit, and print files created using KanjiTalk, the Japanese version of the Macintosh operating system

    Ordering Information
    Japanese Language Kit (Order No. M1648Z/C)
    • Japanese Language Kit on thirteen 1.4 MB floppy disks and CD
    • WorldScript II system extension
    • Japanese Language Kit Installation and User's Guide
    • Macintosh Japanese Input Method Guide

Document Information
Product Area: Apple Software
Category: Language Kits & International SW
Sub Category: Japanese Language Kit
Keywords: specsht

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