System Requirements

Macintosh®:
Mac OS® X (version 10.2.8 or higher)
Power Macintosh® G3, 500 MHz or greater
256 MB of RAM
150 MB of hard disk space for full install
Mouse or tablet
24-bit color display
1024 X 768 or greater monitor resolution

Windows®:
Windows 2000 or Windows XP (with latest service packs)
Pentium® II, 500 MHz or greater
256 MB of RAM
150 MB of hard disk space for full install
Mouse or tablet
24-bit color display
1024 X 768 or greater monitor resolution

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Windows display settings must be set to 24-bit color or greater to use Corel Painter Essentials 3.

To switch to 24-bit color:
1. Click Start | Control Panel (or Start | Settings | Control Panel depending on how your Windows has been set up).
2. Double click on the Display icon.
3. Click on the Setting tab.
4. Under Color Quality to 24-bit, or True Color.