Microtek GNC HOWTO INSTALL5700 XXXX User Manual

Installing and

Version

Getting Started

for the ScanMaker

This document provides information on how to install your Microtek scanner on a PC or Mac using the scanner's FireWire or USB interface and describes the features of the scanning.

Installation for PC and Macintosh

5700

Version

FireWire - Windows 98 SE, Windows Me,

Windows 2000, Mac G3/G4 and iMac DV

USB - Windows 98, Windows Me,

Windows 2000, Mac G3/G4 and iMac

1. Unpack scanner

Open your scanner package and check major components while referring to the Packing List. If any item is missing, contact Microtek Customer Service.

Your Micr otek ScanMaker 5700 scanner comes with FireWire FireWire

FireWire and

FireWire FireWire to locate the different ports at the back panel of the scanner, including the scanner's accessory port.

USB USB

USB built-in interfaces. See the figure below

USB USB

Power switch

Power port

USB port

FireWire ports

Accessory port

2.Unlock the carriage

1. With the scanner turned off, tilt the scanner on its side to locate the carriage lever safety lock (located at the bottom left side).

2. Slightly pull the lever towards you until you hear a “click” which indicates that the scanner carriage has been unlocked.

Pull to unlock carriage safety lock

Trademarks

Microtek®, ScanMaker®, ScanWizard®, FilmViewTM are registered trademarks of Microtek International Inc. Macintosh®, Apple®, FireWire® and FireWire logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other products or name brands are trademarks of their respective holders.

http://www.microtek.com

I49-002920, August 2000

3. Install software

For PC Users

1. T urn on your computer .

2. Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. This includes the ScanWizard 5 scanning software application for capturing images from your scanner. The Micr otek Software Installer screen should automatically come up.

NOTE

: If the Microtek Software Installer screen does not come up automatically, double-click the following in succession: “My Computer” on your Windows desktop; the CD-ROM icon; and cdsetup.exe to start the installer program.

3. When the Microtek Software Installer screen appears, click each software program in the order that it appears on the screen to install all software components. (Y our software includes programs for image editing, OCR text editing, and the Adobe Acrobat Reader program for reading and printing the manuals on the CD-ROM).

For each software, follow the on-screen instructions during installation. Default values are specified at every point during installation; simply accept these values to continue installation until you finish.

NOTE

: You may be prompted to restart the computer at this point. Do not restart your computer until all the software has been installed.

For Macintosh Users

1. T urn on your computer .

2. Install the image-editing software, which is a separate CD-ROM included with your scanner package.

3. Install all the software on your Microtek CD-ROM. T o install each software, open the software program's folder , and then click the “Installer” icon. Follow the screen instructions until installation is completed.

• Microtek ScanWizard 5 is the scanner controller

program for capturing images from your scanner and delivering it to your image-editing application.

NOTE

: For iMac users, please visit Apple’s website at http:// www.apple.com to download and install any iMac updates you may need.

• Install the Acrobat Reader for reading and printing the manuals on the CD-ROM.

4. Restart your computer.

In some applications, auxiliary information (such as the Readme file) may be displayed after that particular program finishes installing. Simply click the “X” close box at the upper right corner of the displayed window to return to the Microtek Software Installer .

4. After all the software has been installed, click

EXITEXIT

EXIT on

EXITEXIT

the Microtek Software Installer screen

5. If any other image-editing software is bundled with your scanner, install them now.

Note: The software may be on a separate CD-ROM.

6. Restart your computer.

4. Connect scanner

OFF

1. Check if the FilmView cover is properly installed with its connector securely connected to its port.

Mac

FilmView cover

2. Plug the power adapter into the back of the scanner, and plug the other end into a wall outlet or power source.

3. Connect either the computer and scanner. ( interface at a time.interface at a time.

interface at a time.)

interface at a time.interface at a time.

A. FireWire cable connections

FireWireFireWire

FireWire or the

FireWireFireWire

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USB cableUSB cable

USB cable to your

USB cableUSB cable

If your system is FireWire-ready, connect one end of the FireWire cable to your computer , and connect the other end of the cable to the scanner's FireWire connector (either one is applicable).

FireWire port (labeled with “ ” logo)

B . USB cable connections

Connect one end of the USB cable to your computer, and connect the other end of the cable to the scanner’ s USB port.

Mac

USB port (labeled with USB “ ” logo)

If your system is not FireWire-ready, you will need to install a FireWire card. For more details on how to install the FireWire card, please refer to the FireWire Installation Guide on a separate sheet included with the FireWire card.

4. T urn on the Power switch. The green light on the scanner front panel will blink for a few seconds and then stays lit. At the same time the FilmView and scanner lamps also light up.

5. The system will detect your scanner automatically.

IMPORTANT NOTES

If the system encounters problems, see the Troubleshooting file

echinfoechinfo

in the

echinfo folder on your Microtek CD-ROM.

echinfoechinfo

For users who are using SESE

SE, and are having problems in activating their FireWire

SESE

FireWire interfaceFireWire interface

FireWire interface on

FireWire interfaceFireWire interface

Windows 98Windows 98

Windows 98

Windows 98Windows 98

scanner connection, follow the supplemental steps as described on the next page first. If the scanner still doesn’t

work, see the Troubleshooting file in the

echinfoechinfo

echinfo folder on

echinfoechinfo

your Microtek CD-ROM.

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