Canon LiDe 50 User 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

Windows

Macintosh

Unlock the Scanning Unit

Connect the Scanner

Try Scanning

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Try the Additional Features

Using the Scanner Buttons

Using the Scanner in the Upright Position

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Color Image Scanner Models F916900: (CanoScan LiDE 50)

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.

• 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.

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

, Acrobat® and Photoshop® 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,

HTML

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

• Presto! PageManager (Windows only) 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

Scanner

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 479 MB (for Windows) / 189 MB (for 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.

USB Interface Cable

Stand

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ScanGear CS (25 MB / 5 MB) - Scanner Driver

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

CanoScan Toolbox (5 MB / 3 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 / 19 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 / 5 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 / 48 MB) - OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Program

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

Presto! PageManager (Windows only) (150 MB) - Digital Document Management Program

It makes it easy to scan, share and organize documents and photos. It automatically links to other popular programs and avoids file-sharing problems by creating self-executable files.

Adobe Acrobat Reader (24 MB / 24 MB) - PDF File Reader Program Electronic manuals for the above software programs (HTML (5 MB) and PDF manuals)

• Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM

Adobe Photoshop Elements (100 MB / 80 MB) - Image Editing Program

It loads images from the scanner and allows you to edit and retouch them or apply special effects and enhancements. Please read the instruction sheet or electronic (PDF) manual for Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Install the Software (Windows)

• 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 seven 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.

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