Canon CanoScan 5200F Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide

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

Setup and Scanning

English

Check the Package Contents

Install the Software

Windows

Macintosh

Unlock the Scanning Unit

Connect the Scanner

Try Scanning

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Try the Additional Features

Using the Scanner Buttons

Scanning Film
Using the USB 2.0 Interface

expansion cards (Windows Only)

Please read this guide before operating this scanner. After you finish reading this guide, store it in
a safe place for future reference.

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Guide to the Manuals

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

Quick Start Guide

HTML

in the
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
on the desktop. Double-click the icon to view it with a browser program, such as Internet
Explorer.

. It describes how to utilize the scanner with the bundled software,

Scanning Guide

icon will appear

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

ArcSoft PhotoStudio

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ScanSoft OmniPage SE

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PDF

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.

• 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.

• Macintosh, Power Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered 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.

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.

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, Acrobat® and Photoshop® are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

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

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Check the Package Contents

Scanner and Accessories

Check the Package Contents

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CanoScan 5200F

USB Interface Cable

AC Adapter

Film Guides
(for film strip and slides)

Documents and Software Programs

• Quick Start Guide (this guide)

• Additional Documents

• CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM

• The two figures in the brackets below indicate the respective sizes of the Windows/
Macintosh versions of the software.

• Approximately 200 MB/ 160 MB (for Windows/Macintosh) 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 / 10 MB) - Scanner Driver

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

CanoScan Toolbox (15 MB / 10 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 (35 MB / 20 MB) - Image Editing Program

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

ScanSoft OmniPage SE (90 MB / 80 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 (25 MB / 30 MB) - PDF File Reader Program
Electronic manuals for the above software programs (HTML (10 MB) and PDF manuals )

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Install the Software (Windows)

Install the Software (Windows)

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

• If you are using a computer which does not
equip USB 2.0 interface by standard, refer to
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Turn the computer on.

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

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

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After you select your language, the CanoScan Setup Utility main
menu will display.

Click [Install the Software].

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

The [Install] window will display.

Windows

Click [Start Installation].

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You will install five software programs and the
(HTML format manual).

The installation procedure will start.

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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.

When the installation is complete, click [Yes].

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The computer will restart.

After Windows restarts, remove the CD-ROM from

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the drive and store it in a safe place.

Scanning Guide

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Install the Software (Macintosh)

Install the Software (Macintosh)

Turn the computer on.

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Make sure to log in with the first created administrator to install the software. You cannot install the
software when logged in using added administrator accounts.

Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the

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drive.
Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

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Double-click the [SetUp] icon.

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After you select your language, the CanoScan Setup Utility
main menu will display.

Click [Install the Software].

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

The [Install] window will display.

Macintosh

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Click [Start Installation].

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You will install five software programs and the
(HTML format manual)

The installation procedure will start.

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

If a verification dialog appears, input the Administrator’s name
and password.

When the installation is complete, click [Yes].

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The computer will restart.

After restarting, remove the CD-ROM from the drive

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and store it in a safe place.

Scanning Guide

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Unlock the Scanning Unit

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.

• Do not tilt the scanner more than 90 degrees from horizontal when releasing the lock.

• When locking the scanner, do not lift up the back and tilt the front (scanner button
location) downward. You may be unable to set the lock.

Peel the seals off the scanner.

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Gently turn the scanner over.

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Push the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ).

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Lock Switch

Return the scanner to a horizontal position.

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

Unlock Mark

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