Canon 3000ex, 3000F Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

Be sure to install the software programs before connecting the scanner to the computer!

Setup and Scanning

Check the Package Contents

Install the Software

Unlock the Scanning Unit

Connect the Scanner

Try Scanning

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Try the Additional Features

Using the Scanner Buttons

Scanning Film (for CanoScan 3000F only)

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Color Image Scanner Models F916000: (CanoScan 3000/3000F)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable with the ferrite core provided with the scanner is required to comply with Class B limits Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A Tel No.(516)-328-5600

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Use of a shielded cable with the ferrite core(s) provided with the scanner is necessary to comply with the technical requirements of the EMC Directive.

Warning

When you use this product, you should pay attention to the following legal issues:

• Scanning of certain documents, such as bank notes (bank bills), government bonds and public certificates, may be prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability.

• You may be required under law to obtain authorization from a person possessing copyrights or other legal rights to the item being scanned.

If you are uncertain of the legality of scanning any particular item, you should consult your legal adviser in advance.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this model meets the ENERGY STAR Program for energy efficiency.

The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners and multifunction systems. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.

• CanoScan and ScanGear are trademarks of Canon Inc.

• Adobe

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

• ScanSoft and OmniPage are trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

In this guide, Windows XP screen shots are used to illustrate explanations common to all operating systems.

and Acrobat® are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Guide to the Manuals

Open the Package

Quick Start Guide (this guide)

This guide describes a series of processes, from opening the package to using the scanner.

READ THIS GUIDE FIRST!

Scanning Guide (HTML format manual)

Refer to this guide when you have finished setting up the scanner according to the procedures in the Quick Start Guide. It describes how to utilize the scanner with the bundled software,

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and how to solve problems when they occur. You can install this manual onto the hard disk together with the software programs. When you install it, the Scanning Guide icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to view it with a browser program, such as Internet Explorer.

PDF

User’s Guides for Application Programs (PDF format manuals)

• ArcSoft PhotoStudio

• ArcSoft PhotoBase

• OmniPage SE Select the “View the Electronic Manuals” menu on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. To read these manuals, Adobe Acrobat Reader should be installed on your computer.

Check the Package Contents

Scanner and Accessories

CanoScan 3000F

Film Guide for CanoScan 3000F (for a film strip or a slide)

CanoScan 3000

USB Interface Cable AC Adapter

Documents and Software Programs

• Quick Start Guide (this guide)

• Additional Documents

• CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM

• Approximately 229 MB of hard disk space on your computer is required to install all the programs. Additional free hard disk space is required to operate the programs.

ScanGear CS (25 MB) - Scanner Driver

It allows you to scan and load images from the scanner.

CanoScan Toolbox (5 MB) - Scanning Utility Program

It enables you to scan images and copy (print), attach images to e-mail messages or save images with simple steps. It also works with the scanner buttons.

ArcSoft PhotoStudio (30 MB) - Image Editing Program

It allows you to load images from the scanner, edit and retouch them, and apply special effects and enhancements.

ArcSoft PhotoBase (75 MB) - Photo Album Program

It allows you to create and edit image albums, perform image searches and create slide shows.

ScanSoft OmniPage SE (65 MB) - OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Program

It converts characters scanned from a book, magazine or newspaper into text data for editing or digital transmission.

Adobe Acrobat Reader (24 MB) - PDF File Reader Program

Electronic manuals for the above software programs (HTML (5 MB) and PDF manuals)

Install the Software

• With Windows XP/2000, you should log on with an administrator user name when you install or uninstall software programs.

1 Turn the computer on.

If the "Found New Hardware Wizard" or "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears, click [Cancel].

2 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive.

The CanoScan Setup Utility main menu will display.

3 Click [Install the Software].

Read the SOFTWARE USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. Click [Yes] if you accept the terms.

The [Install] window will display.

4 Click [Start Installation].

You will install six software programs and the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual).

5 The installation procedure will start.

Follow the on-screen message prompts and click [Yes] or [Next] to continue the installation.

• In few cases, your operating system may require a restart. Follow the on-screen messages to restart and resume installation.

6 When the installation is complete, click [Yes].

The computer will restart.

7 After Windows restarts, remove the CD-ROM from

the drive and store it in a safe place.

Unlock the Scanning Unit

• Unlock the scanning unit before connecting the scanner to the computer. If it is left locked, a malfunction or other problem may occur.

CanoScan 3000F illustrations are shown when the procedures are the same for both the CanoScan 3000F and CanoScan 3000 models.

1 Peel the seals off the scanner. 2 Gently turn the scanner over.

3 Push the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ).

Lock Switch

4 Return the scanner to a horizontal position.

• When transporting the scanner, always lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch toward the lock mark ( ).

• Carrying or transporting the scanner without locking the scanning unit may damage it. Be particularly careful to lock the scanning unit when transporting the scanner in a vehicle.

Unlock Mark

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