System Requirements To run this program, your computer must meet these minimum requirements:

Windows 95/98

Pentium 100 Mhz processor

16 MB RAM

4X CD-ROM drive

Multimedia capabilities:

(Sound card, video card)

Macintosh

Power Mac

System 7.6 or later

32 MB RAM

4X CD-ROM drive

Software Requirements

Requires Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, Netscape 4.0 or later, or AOL 4.0 or later (with Internet Explorer 4.0 or later).

If you don't have any of these, you can install Netscape Communicator 4.5 and the required plug-ins right from this CD. Simply select "yes" at the prompt screen after inserting the CD.

Internet Access

To take advantage of all the features on this CD-ROM, you need full access to the World Wide Web. (Note: If you use this CD-ROM at work, access to the Web may be restricted by the company's network or "firewall.")

Access to Schwab.com may be limited or unavailable during periods of peak demand, market volatility, systems upgrade and maintenance.

Installing the CD-ROM

To get started, just follow these steps:

• Make sure your computer is on.

• Close all other applications (including virus checkers).

• Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and follow the instructions.

If the installer does not begin automatically:

• Open the CD-ROM drive so that files are displayed as appropriate for your system.

• Locate and start "Setup" and follow the instructions on your screen.

• For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips, print the "readme.txt" file.