Canon CanoScan Lide 500F User Guide

Quick Start Guide

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

Setup and Scanning

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Checking the Package Contents

Installing the Software

Windows

Macintosh

Unlocking

Positioning the Scanner

Connecting the Scanner

the Scanning Unit

Positioning Items

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Try Scanning

Using the Scanner Buttons

Scanning Film

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

Open the Package

Quick Start Guide (this guide)

This guide describes a series of basic 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. You can also view it by clicking the [?] button in ScanGear CS and CanoScan Toolbox.

Users’ Guides for Application Programs (PDF format manuals)

• ArcSoft PhotoStudio

• ScanSoft OmniPage SE

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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, Acrobat and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• 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 “Reference Manual” menu on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. To read these manuals, Adobe Acrobat Reader should be installed on your computer.

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

Checking the Package Contents

Scanner and Accessories

Checking the Package Contents

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Film Adapter Unit

CanoScan LiDE 500F

USB Interface Cable

Film Guide (for 35 mm film strip)

Documents and Software Programs

• Quick Start Guide (this guide)

• Additional Documents

• CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM

ScanGear CS - Scanner Driver

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

CanoScan Toolbox - Scanning Utility Program

It allows you to scan, save, or print images easily as well as create e-mail attachments or PDF files.

ArcSoft PhotoStudio - 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 - OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Program

It converts characters scanned from a book, magazine or newspaper into text data for editing or digital transmission. *This does not support Windows 98 first Edition.

Adobe Acrobat Reader - PDF File Reader Program

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

Approximately 210 MB/165 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.

Installing the Software (Windows)

• If you are running Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional with multiple user accounts, you should log on with an administrator user name when installing or uninstalling software programs.

Windows

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.

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

3 Click [Install].

Read the "Notes on Software Installation" and click [Next].

The [Install] window will display.

4 Click [Install].

Read the Software User License Agreement. Click [Yes] if you accept the terms. You will install five software programs and the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual).

5 Follow the on-screen message prompts and click

buttons such as [Install], [Next] or [Yes] to continue the installation.

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

6 When the "Installation Results" displays, click [OK].

The registration dialog will display. Follow the on-screen message prompts to register this product.

7 When "Installation completed successfully" displays,

click [Restart].

The computer will restart.

8 After Windows restarts, remove the CD-ROM from

the drive and store it in a safe place.

Continue to page 6.

Installing the Software (Macintosh)

Macintosh

1 Turn the computer on.

Log in as the first created administrator to install the software. You cannot install the software when logged in using added administrator accounts.

2 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the

drive.

3 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 4 Double-click the [SetUp] icon.

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

5 Click [Install].

Read the "Notes on Software Installation" and click [Next].

The [Install] window will display.

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6 Click [Install].

Read the Software User License Agreement. Click [Yes] if you accept the terms. You will install five software programs and the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual).

7 Follow the on-screen message prompts and click

buttons such as [Install], [Next] or [Yes] to continue the installation.

If a verification dialog appears, type the administrator's name and password.

8 When the "Installation Results" displays, click [OK].

The registration dialog will display. Follow the on-screen message prompts to register this product.

9 When "Installation completed successfully" displays,

click [Restart].

The computer will restart.

10After restarting, remove the CD-ROM from the

drive and store it in a safe place.

Unlocking the Scanning Unit/Positioning the Scanner

Unlocking the Scanning Unit

1 Peel the seals off the scanner.

2 Slide the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ).

Lock Switch

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

Unlock Mark

Positioning the Scanner

This scanner may be used in a variety of positions.

Landscape Position (a)

This position is to set the scanner so that the document cover opens from the front to the back. It is possible to scan thick or large items, and also films can be scanned.

Portrait Position (b)

This position is to set the scanner so that the document cover opens from the left to the right. It is possible to scan thick or large items, and also films can be scanned.

Upright Position (on the Stand) (c)

This is the most space-saving position to set the scanner. It is possible to scan thin items, but films cannot be scanned.

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Setting the Stand

• The scanner weighs approximately 2.0 kg. Be careful not to drop.

• Before setting the stand, make sure that there isn't a space between the document cover and the surface of the document glass (p. 11, Step 3).

1 Turn the scanner upside down.

2 Lift the stand on the scanner back in the

direction of arrow

c and then arrow d.

3 Place the stand's end around the front

side of the scanner (arrow

e).

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4 Push to the direction of arrow f until

S marks on the scanner and the

the stand align.

5 Slowly turn the scanner over and set it

upright on the stand in position.

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