Canon N1240U, N670U, N676U User Manual

Canon Color Image Scanner

CanoScan N670U/N676U/N1240U

Product Guide

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

and Acrobat® are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• Macintosh, Power Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• iMac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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

• OmniPage Pro and OmniPage SE are trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc.

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

Table of Contents

Handling and Care of the Scanner

Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 5

Setup and Operating Conditions................................................................... 7

Before Transporting the Scanner .................................................................. 8

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................... 9

Guide to the Software

ScanGear CS-U .......................................................................... 11

ScanGear Toolbox .................................................................... 13

ArcSoft PhotoStudio ................................................................ 15

ArcSoft PhotoBase ................................................................... 16

ScanSoft OmniPage.................................................................. 17

Precautions for Scanning at High Resolutions............................................ 18

Customer Support Help Desk ........................................................................................... 19

Handling and Care of the Scanner

This section describes the general precautions for using the scanner. Please be sure to read each section for safe handling and operation.

Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 5

Setup and Operating Conditions................................................................... 7

Before Transporting the Scanner .................................................................. 8

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................... 9

Safety Precautions

Please read and take note of the following precautions before using the equipment.

WARNING

Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the equipment safely, always pay attention to these warnings.

CAUTION

Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons or damage to property if not performed correctly. In order to use the equipment safely, always pay attention to these cautions.

About Locations

WARNING

• Do not place the equipment near flammable liquids such as alcohol or thinners. If the internal electrical parts come in contact with flammable liquids, fire or electrical shock may result.

• Do not place the following objects on top of the equipment. If the internal electrical parts come in contact with these objects, fire or electrical shock may result.

- metallic objects, such as necklaces

- containers with liquid, such as cups, vases and flower pots If any of these objects or liquids enter the equipment, immediately unplug the USB cable and contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

CAUTION

• Do not place the equipment in the following areas. Fire or electrical shock may result.

- Areas with high humidity

- Areas subject to direct sunlight

- Areas with high temperatures

- Areas near flame sources

• Do not place the equipment on shaky stands, unstable surfaces or surfaces subject to frequent vibrations. If the equipment falls, it may cause injuries.

• Do not place heavy objects on the equipment. Objects may fall and cause injuries.

About the Power Supply

WARNING

• Do not damage, mutilate or modify the USB cable. Do not place heavy objects on, pull or excessively bend the USB cable. Damaged wires may cause fire or electrical shock.

• Do not twist or tie the USB cable together. Fire or electrical shock may result.

• Always plug the USB cable in all the way. If it is not plugged in completely, fire or electrical shock may result.

General Handling Precautions

WARNING

• Do not take apart or modify the equipment. Fire or electrical shock may result from improper handling of its components.

• If you hear unusual noises, see smoke, feel excessive heat or smell anything unusual, immediately unplug the USB cable and contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Continued use may result in fires or electrical shock.

• Do not use flammable sprays near this equipment. Also do not spill water, liquids, or flammable liquids on the equipment. If these fluids enter this equipment and contact the electrical parts, fire or electrical shock may result. If anything enters the equipment, immediately unplug the USB cable and contact your retailer or Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• When cleaning the equipment, always unplug the USB cable. Otherwise, fire or electrical shock may result.

• When cleaning the equipment, use a water-moistened cloth that is well wrung out. Do not use flammable liquids, such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. If a flammable liquid enters the inner electrical parts, fire or electrical shock may result.

CAUTION

• Carefully close the document cover in order not to pinch your hands.

• Do not press heavily on the document glass or the document cover. The document glass may break and injure you.

• Do not bump or drop a heavy book or object on the document glass. The document glass may break and injure you.

• When not in use for extended periods, such as long weekends, unplug the USB cable for safety.

• When transporting the equipment, be extremely careful. Dropping it could cause an injury.

• Wait until the equipment has cooled before placing a cover over it. Otherwise fire may result.

• Do not use the supplied CD-ROM in regular CD players. It produces excessively loud sound that may cause hearing damage.

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