Nikon LS8000 User Manual

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Setup

Device Registration

(Windows Only)

Scanning

Film Holders for the 8000 ED

Nikon Scan

Reference

User’s Manual

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Scanning Guide

Install Nikon Scan scanner driver software

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The procedure for installing the software differs depending on whether you are using a Windows or Macintosh

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Macintosh

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Set up the scanner and connect it to your computer

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Windows users will need to register the scanner with Windows when connecting the scanner for the first time.

Connect the scanner to the computer. Registration of the scanner as a new de-

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vice is necessary only under Windows.

Connect the scanner

Place the film to be scanned in a film holder

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Different holders are used for different types of film.

35-mm film (in strips)

35-mm slides

Medium-format (Brownie) film

Medium-format slides

Panorama film, electron microscope film, medium-format film

16-mm film (in strips)

Microscope slides of

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prepared tissue samples

Use the FH-835S See

Use the FH-835M

Use the FH-869S,the FH-869G (available separately), or the FH-869GR (available separately)

Use the FH-869M (available separately)

Use the FH-869GR (available separately)

Use the FH-816 (available separately)

Use FH-8G1 (available separately)

Insert the holder into the scanner and scan the film using Nikon Scan

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Basic scanning

The scan window

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Product Documentation

The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly.

User’s Manual (this manual)

This User’s Manual provides instructions for setting up and using your scanner. It is divided into the following chapters:

Overview

Read this chapter for information on the symbols and conventions used in this manual.

Setup

This chapter contains all you need to know when setting up your scanner for the first time, including how to install Nikon Scan and how to connect your scanner. It also describes how to care for your scanner when it is not in use and how to treat film to ensure the best results when you make a scan.

Device Registration

Before you will be able to use your scanner with a Windows computer, you will need to “register” the scanner with the Windows Device Manager. Read this chapter for information on registering the scanner with different versions of Windows.

Scanning

This chapter describes how to make your first scan.

Film Holders for the 8000 ED

Read this chapter for a description of the holders for scanning different types of film. A description of the optional holders available for the 8000 ED is also included.

Nikon Scan

This chapter provides a quick overview of Nikon Scan, the scanner driver software that controls your scanner. For more information on Nikon Scan, see the Nikon Scan Software Manual (on the software manual CD provided with your scanner).

Reference

This chapter contains product specifications and troubleshooting information, including film that cannot be scanned and scanner storage and maintenance.

Nikon Scan Reference Manual (on CD)

The Nikon Scan Reference Manual describes how to use Nikon Scan 3, the software that drives your scanner. This manual may be found on the software manual CD, which also contains the software needed to view the manual, Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0. Instructions for installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 are given in Step 6 of “Setup” in the User’s Manual.

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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your scanner or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbols:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using the scanner to prevent possible serious injury or death.

This icon marks cautions, information that you should read before using the scanner to prevent damage to the equipment or injury to yourself or to others.

WARNINGS

Do not disassemble or modify

• The interior of the scanner contains areas of high voltage. Removing the scanner’s cover could result in fire or electric shock. Contact your dealer or Nikon service office for inspection or repair.

• Do not modify. Modification could result in fire or electric shock.

Do not touch exposed parts

Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, do not touch the exposed parts. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or electric shock. Unplug the power cable and take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Unplug the equipment immediately should you notice anything out of the ordinary

• Should you notice an unusual noise, smell, or smoke coming from the equipment, turn the scanner off at once and unplug the power cable. Continued use could cause fire or electric shock. After ensuring that the equipment is no longer smoking, contact your dealer or Nikon service representative for information on replacement or repair. D

attempt repairs yourself, as this would be extremely dangerous.

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• In the event of damage to the equipment, turn the scanner off at once and unplug the power cable, then contact your dealer or Nikon service representative for information on replacement or repair. Continued use could result in fire or electric shock.

Do not allow foreign objects to enter the scanner

• Do not place vases, flowerpots, cups, cosmetics, vessels containing chemicals or water, or small metal articles on top of the equipment. Should such articles or their contents fall into the equipment, fire, electric shock or malfunction could result.

• In the event that foreign substances or water should find their way into the equipment, turn the scanner off immediately, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer or nearest Nikon service representative. Continued use could result in fire, electric shock or malfunction. Particular care is advised in households with small children.

Do not use in the presence of flammable gas or dust

Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.

Keep small objects out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting small parts of the equipment into their mouths. In the event that a child should swallow part of the equipment, contact a physician immediately.

Do not handle the power cable during thunderstorms

Operating the equipment during thunderstorms could result in electric shock. Do not go near the equipment or handle the power cable until after the thunderstorm has passed.

Do not play CD-ROM disks on audio CD players

The CDs provided with this product should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

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Use an appropriate power supply

Use an AC power supply of 50/60Hz and a voltage of from 100V–240V. Use a power cord rated for the appropriate voltage.

At voltages of over AC 125V:

Use a power cord that complies with the safety standards of the country in which it is used, that has a plug rated for AC 250V, 15A (NEMA 6P-15) and insulation of SVT type or better, and that is more than AWG18 in thickness.

At voltages of AC 125V or less:

Use a power cord that complies with the safety standards of the country in which it is used, that has a plug rated for AC 125V, 10A and insulation of SVT type or better, and that is more than AWG18 in thickness.

Observe appropriate precautions when handling the power cable

• Do not damage or modify the power cable. Fire or electric shock could result if the cable is placed under heavy

objects, exposed to heat or flame, or forcibly tugged or bent.

• In the event that the insulation is damaged and the wires become exposed, contact your retailer or Nikon service

office for information on repair or replacement. Continued use could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug when your hands are wet. Doing so could cause electric shock.

• Should you notice dust on or near the metal parts of the plug, remove it with a dry cloth. Continued use could

result in fire or electric shock.

CAUTIONS

Do not handle the equipment when your hands are wet

Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

Keep equipment out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

Install the scanner only as directed in this manual

Failure to observe this precaution could block the scanner’s vents and cause the power source to overheat, possibly resulting in fire.

Place on a stable surface

• Do not use the equipment on an unstable surface or on a surface that is not level. The equipment could fall,

resulting in injury or in damage to the scanner.

• The scanner contains glass parts. Caution is advised in the event of breakage to prevent injury from broken glass.

Do not place heavy objects on the equipment

Do not place heavy objects on the equipment, as either the objects or the equipment could overbalance or fall, causing injury.

Unplug the equipment before cleaning

For your safety, turn off and unplug the scanner when cleaning the equipment.

Save where indicated otherwise, do not put your fingers into the equipment

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

Unplug the equipment when not in use

For your safety, turn off and unplug the scanner when you do not intend to use it for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire.

Observe appropriate precautions when handling the power cable

• Do not place the power cable in the vicinity of a stove or heater, as this could melt the insulation, resulting in fire

or electric shock.

• Unplug the cable by the plug, never by pulling on the cord itself. Failure to observe this precaution could damage

the cord, resulting in fire or electric shock.

• Do not plug the power cable into an extension cord or multi-outlet adapter, as this could cause fire or malfunction.

Ground the equipment

• The outlet into which the power cable is plugged must be grounded. Failure to ground the power supply could

result in electric shock.

• Do not ground the outlet to a gas or water pipe or a dedicated telephone system earth connector. Failure to

observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

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Notices

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

•Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

•Nikon will not be held liable for any damages to film or film rolls resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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/television technician for help.

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

8000 ED

CAUTIONS

Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Te l.: 631-547-4200

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Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device is punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is prohibited except when it is done for personal use at home or for similar restricted and non-commercial use.

Trademark Information

Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder and Power Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and IBM PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. Microsoft is a registered trademark, and Windows, MS-Windows and Windows NT trademarks, of Microsoft Corporation. Internet Explorer is a product of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Internet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. Netscape and Netscape Navigator are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks, and Photoshop a trademark, of Adobe Systems Inc. Applied Science Fiction, Digital ICE cubed (Digital ICE3), Digital ICE, Digital ROC, and Digital GEM are trademarks of Applied Science Fiction, Inc. “Digital ICE cubed” and “Digital ICE3” are used throughout the documentation provided with this product as generic terms to describe Digital ICE, Digital ROC, and Digital GEM, which are technologies of Applied Science Fiction, Inc. Radius, ColorMatch, and PressView are registered trademarks of miro displays, inc. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Table of Contents

Product Documentation .................................................................................................. i

For Your Safety .............................................................................................................. ii

Introduction .................................................................................................................viii

Setup ................................................................................................................. 1

Before Using Your Scanner ........................................................................................... 2

Connecting the Scanner ................................................................................................. 2

Using the Scanner with a Windows Computer ............................................................... 2

Get to Know Your Scanner............................................................................................ 3

Your Scanner .................................................................................................................3

Accessories .................................................................................................................... 4

Keep the Holder Slot Closed........................................................................................... 6

Choose a Location ......................................................................................................... 6

Protect Your Film ............................................................................................................ 7

Connecting the IEEE 1394/Firewire Devices .................................................................... 8

Installing the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board............................................................. 9

Installing the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board in a PCI slot........................................ 10

Installing the Drivers for the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board (Windows Only) .......... 11

Installing Nikon Scan ...................................................................................................16

Installing Nikon Scan under Windows .......................................................................... 16

Installing Nikon Scan on a Macintosh ...........................................................................21

Connecting the Scanner ..............................................................................................25

Connecting the Power Cable........................................................................................ 25

Connecting the Interface Cable ....................................................................................25

Turn the Scanner On.................................................................................................... 26

Device Registration (Windows Only) ............................................................27

Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional ...................................................28

Windows 2000 Professional .........................................................................................34

Windows Millennium Edition (Me) ............................................................................... 42

Windows 98Second Edition (SE) ...................................................................................48

Scanning ..........................................................................................................55

Step 1—Ready the Film ............................................................................................... 56

Step 2—Place the Film in the Holder......................................................................... 58

Step 3—Insert the Holder............................................................................................ 60

Step 4—Scan the Slide .................................................................................................61

Making a Scan .............................................................................................................61

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Film Holders for the 8000 ED .........................................................................79

Holders Provided with Your Scanner ..........................................................................80

Using the FH-835S Holder for 35-mm Film Strips ..........................................................81

Using the FH-835M Holder for Mounted 35-mm Slides ................................................ 87

Using the FH-869S Holder for Brownie Film ..................................................................90

Optional Holders ......................................................................................................... 94

Using the FH-869M Holder for Mounted Brownie Film ................................................. 96

Using the FH-869G Glass-Covered Holder for Brownie Film ..........................................99

Using the FH-869GR Glass-Covered Rotating Holder for Brownie Film ......................... 103

Using the FH-816 Holder for 16-mm Film Strips........................................................... 107

Using the FH-8G1 Medical Holder ............................................................................... 112

Nikon Scan ...................................................................................................... 115

Viewing the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual ............................................................ 116

The Scan Window ....................................................................................................... 118

The Parts of the Scan Window .................................................................................... 118

The Control Area ........................................................................................................ 120

The Information Panel ................................................................................................. 122

The Preview Button ..................................................................................................... 123

The Scan Button.......................................................................................................... 123

The Thumbnail Drawer Tab.......................................................................................... 123

The Processed/Natural Tabs ......................................................................................... 123

The Tool Chest ............................................................................................................ 124

The Scan Progress Window ......................................................................................... 126

Reference ........................................................................................................ 127

Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 128

Caring for Your Scanner .............................................................................................. 128

Caring for Holders....................................................................................................... 130

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 131

Specifications .............................................................................................................. 134

Scanner Specifications ................................................................................................. 134

Holder Specifications ................................................................................................... 136

Specifications for Optional Holders .............................................................................. 137

Index ............................................................................................................................ 138

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 8000 ED (8000 ED). This manual describes how to care for, install, and use your scanner. Be sure that you have read and understood its contents before using your scanner, and leave it where those who use the scanner will read it.

To make it easier find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, information that you should read before using your Nikon scanner to prevent damage to the device.

This icon marks notes, information that you should read before using your Nikon scanner.

This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using your Nikon scanner.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in other documentation.

This symbol indicates that the cross-reference marked with the icon is to the 8000 ED User’s Manual (this manual).

This symbol indicates that the cross-reference marked with the icon is to the Nikon Scan Software Manual (on CD).

Illustrations

The majority of illustrations in this manual are taken from Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (hereafter, “Windows XP”). Illustrations from Mac OS are used together with Windows illustrations where operations in the two operating systems differ.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available on-line at www.nikon-euro.com. Visit this site to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography.

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Setup

This chapter describes how to set up the scanner, how to install Nikon Scan, and how to connect the scanner. It also describes how to care for your scanner when it is not in use and how to treat film to ensure the best results when you make a scan.

Before Using Your Scanner ......................... 2

Get to Know Your Scanner .......................... 3

Installing Nikon Scan................................. 16

Connecting the Scanner............................ 25

Turn the Scanner On ..................................26

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Before Using Your Scanner

Connecting the Scanner

• Connect the scanner directly to the computer as described in “Connecting the Scanner” ( 25). The scanner may not function as expected when connected to an IEEE 1394 hub.

• The scanner may not function as expected used with other IEEE 1394 devices. Should you notice a problem with the scanner when used with other IEEE 1394 devices, disconnect the other devices and use the scanner alone.

•Only one scanner can be connected to the computer at a time.

Using the Scanner with a Windows Computer

Before you will be able to use your scanner with a Windows computer, you must register the scanner with the system.

Before registering the scanner, disconnect all other peripherals from the computer and connect only the scanner.

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Get to Know Your Scanner

Your Scanner

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Front View

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쐆

Rear View

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 Status LED

This LED blinks slowly (roughly twice every three seconds) when the scanner is in operation. Do not turn the scanner off, remove or insert adapters, or eject or insert film until the LED has stopped blinking and is glowing steadily. If the LED flashes rapidly (about five times a second), a communications error has occurred or there is a problem with the scanner. Turn the scanner off, wait for at least five seconds, and then turn the scanner on again.

The first time you run Nikon Scan, the status LED will emit five series of rapid blinks (each of about three seconds duration) when you first insert a holder with the scanner on or if you start Nikon Scan for the first time with the scanner on and a holder in place. This does not indicate an error. Do not eject the holder.

쐇 Power switch

Press this switch to turn the scanner on and off.

쐋 Eject button

Use this button to eject holders from the scanner.

 Holder Slot

This is where you put holders for different types of film. Don’t put anything in this slot except an approved Nikon holder.

쐄 Sliding cover

Slide the cover down before inserting a holder. To protect your scanner from dust and other foreign objects, be sure ALWAYS to close the cover when no holder is in place.

쐂 AC connector

Connect the female end of the power cable here.

쐆 IEEE 1394/Firewire interface connector

Connect the IEEE 1394/Firewire interface cable here.

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Accessories

After unpacking the scanner, check that the package contains all the items listed below. Contact your retailer immediately should you find that anything is missing or damaged.

FH-835S 35-mm strip film holder (1) This holder is used to scan up to two strips of 35-mm film up to six frames in length.

Masking sheet (2) Masking sheets are used with the FH-835S 35mm strip film holder when scanning a single strip of film or two strips of unequal lengths.

FH-835M 35-mm slide mount holder (1) Use this holder to scan up to five mounted 35mm slides.

FH-869S medium-format strip-film holder (1)

Use this holder to scan medium format (Brownie or 120/220) film strips or 59 mm × 82 mm film for electron microscopes. The number of frames that can be scanned depends on the type of film:

6 × 4.5: Up to four frames 6 × 6: Up to three frames 6 × 7 – 6 × 9: Up to two frames

(shape of cable depends on country of sale)

Power cable (1)

IEEE 1394/Firewire interface cable (1) Use this cable to connect the scanner to your computer.

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This CD contains driver software for your Nikon

Nikon Scan 3.1 CD-ROM (1)

scanner. Depending on the country of sale, it may also include a variety of sample software.

Reference CD (1) This CD contains a reference manual for the Nikon Scan driver software, together with installers for Adobe Acrobat Reader, the software used to view the manual.

SUPER COOLSCAN 8000ED

IEEE 1394/Firewire interface board (1)

(for Windows and Macintosh; includes user’s manual)

If you are using a Windows or old-model (beige) Macintosh G3 desktop computer, you may need to install this PCI board before you will be able to connect your scanner to your computer. This board can not be used with laptop computers or computers not equipped with a PCI slot, and is not required in the case of Macintosh computers with built-in Firewire ports.

“Open me first” envelope (1) This envelope contains a packing list, user registration cards, and other important documents.

User's Manual

User’s Manual (this manual) (1) Quick Start Guide (1)

This guide provides you with the information you need to get started with your Nikon scanner.

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Keep the Holder Slot Closed

In order to ensure that your scanner always produces the best possible results, remove any holders and close the sliding cover when the scanner is not in use.

Never remove a holder from the scanner without first checking that the statusLED on the front of the scanner is glowing steadily. Do not insert or remove holders or turn the scanner off while the LED is blinking.

After using the scanner, eject the holder and turn the scanner off, then close the sliding cover to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating in the scanner.

Choose a Location

Before connecting the power and interface cables, choose a flat, stable location for your scanner close to the computer and to a suitable power outlet. Do not install your scanner where:

it would be exposed to direct or reflected sunlight it would be subject to condensation or to drastic changes in temperature it would be exposed to dust or smoke it would be exposed to water vapor from a humidifier it would be exposed to radio interference from other electronic devices the temperature exceeds 35°C (95°F) or falls below 10°C (50°F) other objects would block the scanner’s vents

Leave enough space around the scanner to ensure ease of operation: at least 5 cm (2˝) above and on either side of the scanner, 10 cm (4˝) behind, and 50 cm (20˝) in front.

5cm (2˝)

10cm (4˝)

5cm (2˝)

50cm (20˝)

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Protect Your Film

The Digital ICE photo retouch function built into your Nikon scanner can be used to eliminate the effects of dust, scratches, and surface defects on your film. To ensure the best possible results and to prevent damage to slides or film, however, be sure to protect your film from dust, fingerprints, and condensation as described below.

Before inserting film in a holder, remove dirt and dust with a blower to protect the surface of the film from scratches. Dirt and dust can also interfere with the operation of the scanner, causing scanning errors or malfunctions.

Fingerprints can be removed with a soft, dry cloth. Be careful not to scratch the surface of the film when removing fingerprints.

The film base and emulsion will deteriorate if exposed to high temperatures or humidity. Use the scanner at the temperature and humidity given in the specifications (see below).

Sudden changes in temperature and humidity, even when within the limits given in the specifications, can cause condensation on the film. Before using film, check to be sure that no condensation is present.

If condensation is present on the film, leave the film out until it dries. Condensation can cause damage when film is inserted in the scanner.

The operating temperature and humidity for your scanner are: Temperature: +10 – +35°C (+50 – +95°F) Humidity: 20 – 60%

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Connecting IEEE 1394/Firewire Devices

When using the scanner with other devices connected to the same bus, observe the precautions below.

Do not turn other devices on or off or disconnect interface cables while scanning is in progress (i.e., while the scanner status LED is blinking slowly).

Connect the scanner directly to the computer. The scanner may not function as expected when connected to a hub.

The scanner may not function as expected when used together with other IEEE 1394/Firewire devices. Should you experience difficulties operating the scanner, we recommend that you disconnect all other devices on the same bus and reconnect the scanner and computer.

Do not connect two or more scanners of the same type to the same computer simultaneously.

The description in this manual follows the order of steps you will take when setting up the scanner for the first time, with the result that the instructions on turning the scanner on follow those on cable connection. Please note, however, that as an IEEE 1394/Firewire device, your Nikon scanner can be connected or disconnected while on and can be used immediately following connection. There is no need to turn off or restart the device each time it is connected.

After disconnecting the interface cable, wait a few seconds before plugging it in again.

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Installing the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board

If your computer is not already equipped with a built-in IEEE 1394 interface port or a suitable expansion board or card, you can install the IEEE 1394/Firewire interface board provided with your scanner. Detailed instructions may be found in the manual included with the interface board.

Do I Need to Install the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board?

You will not need to install the IEEE 1394 (Firewire) interface board provided with your scanner if:

•Your computer is equipped with a built-in IEEE 1394 (Firewire) port. Macintosh users should note that old-model (beige) G3 computers are not equipped with a built-in Firewire port.

•Your computer is equipped with an IEEE 1394 (Firewire) expansion board or card approved for use with the 8000 ED.

The IEEE 1394 (Firewire) interface board included with your scanner can not be used in laptop computers or in low-profile PCI slots. In these cases, you will need to install one of the interface boards or cards recommended by Nikon. For more information, see the following web site:

http://www.nikon-image.com/en/ei_cs/index.htm

Installing the Interface Board

There are two steps to installing the interface board:

1. Insert the interface board in one of your computer’s free PCI slots ( 10)

2. Install the drivers for the interface board (Windows only; 11–15)

In Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows Me, the necessary drivers will be installed automatically after you install the interface board.

If you are using a computer running Windows 98 SE, you must update the IEEE 1394 driver as instructed on page 17 of this manual before installing the interface board.

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Installing the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board in a PCI Slot

After turning the computer off and disconnecting all cables, insert the interface board in one of the computer’s PCI slots as shown below. For information on the location of the PCI slots and on installing PCI boards, see the documentation provided with your computer.

If you will be using the interface board with devices that require power to be supplied by the computer, you will need to connect the board to the computer’s power supply. You will not need to connect the power supply if you will only be using the 8000 ED, which receives power from an external source.

Do not use force when installing the interface board. Excessive force could damage the computer or the board.

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Installing the Drivers for the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board (Windows Only)

After installing the interface board in a PCI slot, closing the computer’s case, and reconnecting the cables, turn the computer on and install the board drivers as described below.

Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional

The first time the computer is powered on with the board in place, Windows will automatically install the necessary drivers. To confirm that the drivers have been installed and are functioning normally:

Select Control Panel from the Start

menu and click the Performance and Maintenance icon. In the Perfor-

mance and Maintenance window, click the System icon.

The System dialog will be displayed.

Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager….

Confirm that a listing for “NEC

Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller” appears in the Device Manager.

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Windows 2000 Professional

The first time the computer is powered on with the board in place, Windows 2000 will automatically install the board drivers. To confirm that the drivers are installed and functioning normally:

Click on the My Computer icon with the

right mouse button and select Properties from the menu that appears.

In the System Properties window, open

the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button.

Check that “NEC Firewarden OHCI

Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller” appears in the Device Manager under “IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers.”

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Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

The first time the computer is powered on with the board in place, Windows Me will automatically install the board drivers. To confirm that the drivers are installed and functioning normally:

The dialog shown at right will be dis-

played. Click Yes to restart your computer.

Click on the My Computer icon with the

right mouse button and select Properties from the menu that appears.

In the System Properties window, click

the Device Manager tab. Check that “NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller” appears in the Device Manager under “1394 Bus Controller.”

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Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

The first time the computer is powered

on with the board in place, the dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Next.

Select Search for the best driver for

your device (Recommended) and click Next.

The dialog shown at right will be dis-

played. After making sure that none of the options are selected, click Next.

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Select The updated driver (Recom-

mended) NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller and

click Next.

The dialog shown at right will be dis-

played. Click Next.

If the Insert Disk dialog is displayed, in-

sert the Windows 98 Second Edition CD into the CD-ROM drive and click OK. If the computer displays the message, “The file (file name) on Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM could not be found,” enter g:\win98_se (substitute the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive for “g”) in the Copy files from text box and click OK.

The dialog shown at right will be dis-

played. Click Finish. After the installation has been completed, refer to the “Installing the IEEE 1394 Update for Windows 98 Second Edition” (

17)and install the update program.

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Installing Nikon Scan

Before you can connect your scanner to your computer, you will need to install Nikon Scan 3 driver software for your scanner. The procedure for installing Nikon Scan 3 on Windows computers differs from the install procedure for Macintosh computers.

The Nikon Scan 3 install CD includes two versions of Nikon Scan 3: version 3.1.2 (for Windows and Mac OS 9 or earlier) and version 3.1.3 (for Mac OS X version 10.1.3 or later).

Nikon Scan 3 Version 3.1.2

This version of Nikon Scan will be installed under Windows and Mac OS 9 or earlier.

Nikon Scan 3 Version 3.1.3

This version of Nikon Scan 3 is supported only under Mac OS X (version 10.1.3 or later). It will be installed on Macintosh computers running Mac OS X. The following limitations apply:

• The LS-2000 and COOLSCAN III are not supported.

• The menus and dialogs shown in the Nikon Scan 3 Help file are for version 3.1.2.

Installing Nikon Scan under Windows

Before installing Nikon Scan, turn your computer on and wait for Windows to start up. Check to make sure that:

• The scanner is not connected to your computer.

•Your computer satisfies the Nikon Scan 3 system requirements (see page 5 of the Nikon Scan Reference Manual for details).

• No other applications (including anti-virus software) are running.

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Installing the IEEE 1394 Update for Windows 98 Second Edition

This section describes how to install the IEEE 1394 update required when using the scanner under Windows 98 Second Edition (SE).

Turn on your computer and insert the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD in the CD-ROM drive.

The Welcome Window

If the installer starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD into the CD-ROM drive, click Exit to close the Welcome window.

Double click on the My Computer icon and open the CD-ROM drive.

Next click on the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD with the right mouse button and select Explore.

When the Microsoft directory opens, double click the 242975USA8(.EXE) file.

When the dialog shown at right is dis-

played, remove the CD from the CDROM drive and then click Yes to restart your computer.

Once the computer has restarted, check

that the drivers for the interface board have been installed and are functioning normally. Click on the My Computer icon with the right mouse button and select Properties from the menu that appears.

In the System Properties window, click

the Device Manager tab. Check that “NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller” appears in the Device Manager under “1394 Bus Controller.”

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Installation

Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-

ROM drive. When the Welcome dialog is displayed, click Nikon Scan 3.

Depending on where you purchased your scanner, you may be prompted to select the language in which Nikon Scan’s menus and dialogs will be displayed. Choose a language from the list provided.

The InstallShield Wizard will start.

Click Next. The license agreement will be displayed; click Yes to accept the agreement and continue with installation.

What to do when the CD-ROM does not start automatically.

If the Welcome dialog does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted in the drive:

1. Double click the My Computer icon

2. In the My Computer window, click on the CD-ROM drive icon with the right mouse button

3. Select Autorun from the menu that appears

Important

Log into the Administrator account when installing Nikon Scan under Windows 2000.

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Click Next to install Nikon Scan 3 to

the folder for Nikon Scan 3 shown under “Install Location,” or click Browse… to choose another location.

Once the Nikon Scan program files

have been copied to disk, a colorspace selection wizard will be displayed. Click Use Wizard to have the wizard assist you in choosing a colorspace profile (recommended) or Use name list to choose a custom profile (see the Nikon Scan Software Manual for details.

Choosing the correct color-space profile is very important if the scanner is to be used in a professional setting, for example as a part of a production workflow. The Nikon Scan Reference Manual contains information about the color management system used in Nikon Scan. Please take time to study the explanations and advice provided. If you have questions about any aspect of color management, we suggest that you contact your national Nikon office, which may be able to provide or recommend training resources.

Clicking Use Wizard in the Color Space

Wizard dialog displays the dialog shown at right. Click Windows.

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Choose sRGB from the list of color-

space profiles and click OK. More information about the different profiles is available in the Nikon Scan Refer- ence Manual.

The installation complete dialog will

be displayed. Click Finish to exit the InstallShield wizard.

Once the computer has restarted, take a few moments to view the ReadMe file,

which may contain important information that could not be included in this manual. This completes installation of Nikon Scan 3.

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Installing Nikon Scan on a Macintosh

Before installing Nikon Scan, turn your computer on and wait for it to start up. Check to make sure that:

• The scanner is not connected to your computer

•Your computer satisfies the Nikon Scan 3 system requirements (see page 5 of the Nikon Scan Reference Manual for details)

• No other applications (including anti-virus software) are running

Installation

Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the

CD-ROM drive. When the Nikon Scan

3.1.2 window opens on the desktop, double-click the Nikon Scan Installer icon for the language of your choice.

Mac OS X

The Nikon Scan 3.1.3 window will open on the desktop. Double-click the Nikon Scan Installer icon for the language of your choice.

Memory Requirements under Mac OS X

Running Nikon Scan 3.1.3 under Mac OS X requires a minimum of 256 MB of memory, of which 128 MB are required by the operating system and the remainder by Nikon Scan 3.1.3.

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When the installer starts, click Con-

tinue… to display the license agreement. Clicking Accept displays the ReadMe file. Take a few moments to read this file, which may contain important information that could not be included in this manual. After reading the file, click Continue….

Choose a location for Nikon Scan from

the Install Location menu and click Install.

Mac OS X

Nikon Scan will automatically be installed to the folder “Applications : Nikon Software” on the startup disk. You can not select an alternate location.

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Once the Nikon Scan program files

have been copied to disk, a color-space selection wizard will be displayed. Click Use Wizard to have the wizard assist you in choosing a color-space profile (recommended) or Use name list to choose a custom profile (see the Nikon Scan Software Manual for details). The color-space profile selected during installation can be changed at any time as detailed in the “Preferences” section of the Nikon Scan Reference Manual. Choosing the correct color-space profile is very important if the scanner is to be used in a professional setting, for example as part of a production workflow. More information about the color management system used in Nikon Scan 3 may be found in the Nikon Scan Reference Manual.

Clicking Use Wizard in the Color Space

Wizard dialog displays the dialog shown at right. Click Macintosh.

Choose Apple RGB and click OK. More

information about the different profiles is available in the Nikon Scan

Reference Manual.

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Nikon Scan 3 can be used to scan im-

ages directly into any application that supports Adobe Photoshop 5.0 acquire plug-ins. The installer will display a list of plug-in folders for the applications currently installed on your computer; choose the folders containing Adobe Photoshop plug-ins and click OK to copy the Nikon Scan

3.1 plug-in to the selected folders. Click Cancel to complete installation without creating a copy of the Nikon Scan 3.1 plug-in.

A dialog will be displayed stating that

installation is complete. Click Restart to restart your computer (Mac OS 9 or earlier) or Quit to exit the installer (Mac OS X).

This completes installation of Nikon Scan 3.

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Connecting the Scanner

The first time the scanner is connected to a Windows computer, the Device Manager will install the device drivers needed to “register” the scanner with the system (more information on device registration is available on page 27 of this manual).

Connect the Power Cable

Before connecting the power cables, be sure the scanner is off. Attach the female end of the power cable to the AC connector on the rear of the scanner and insert the male end into a general-purpose (AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz) household outlet.

Power onPower off

Connecting the Interface Cable

After confirming that the scanner is off, connect one end of the supplied 6-pin–6-pin IEEE 1394 cable to the scanner, the other to the computer.

Connect the cable as shown. Attempting to insert the connector in another orientation could not only damage the connector, but also damage the scanner or computer or interfere with their correct functioning.

Scanner Computer

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Align the curved portion of the connector (circled) with the matching portion of the connector on the scanner or computer.

IEEE 1394 connector

Important

If you are using a computer with a 4-pin DV connector (such as SONY VAIO laptop computers), you will need to purchase a 6-pin–4-pin cable or 6-pin–4-pin adapter.

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Turn the Scanner On

Before turning the scanner on for the first time, confirm that the Nikon Scan 3.1 CD is in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Press the power switch to turn the scanner on. When the scanner is turned on, the status LED will blink for a few seconds while the scanner initializes and then glow steadily.

Status LED

When turning the scanner on, be sure that no holder is inserted. Leaving a holder in place can prevent the scanner from initializing normally.

The status LED should blink slowly (about twice every three seconds) while the scanner initializes. If the LED flashes rapidly (about five times a second), there may be a problem with the scanner or with the connection to your computer. Try turning the scanner off, waiting for five seconds, and then turning the scanner on again.

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Device Registration

(Windows Only)

The first time you connect the scanner to a Windows computer,

The first time you connect the scanner to a Windows computer, you will need to “register” the scanner with the system by in-

you will need to “register” the scanner with the system by installing the hardware drivers.

stalling the hardware drivers.

Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional .28

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Windows 2000 Professional ...................... 34

Windows Millennium Edition (Me) .......... 42

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) ............. 48

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Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional

Registering the Scanner with Windows XP

Turn the scanner on

The first time the computer detects the scanner, Windows will display the dialog shown at right. Select the automatic install option and click Next.

Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD

Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. The list of drivers shown in step 3 will be displayed.

If the List of Drivers Is Not Displayed

If the list of drivers shown in step 3 is not displayed automatically, select the automatic install option in the dialog shown above and click Next.

Logging On

Log on as the Computer Administrator when registering the scanner.

The Welcome Window

If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.

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Select ls8000xp.inf

Select ls8000xp.inf in the list of drivers and click Next.

“ls8000xp.inf”

If ls8000xp.inf is not visible in the list, drag the scroll bar at the right of the list until it is displayed. Be sure to choose the driver that has “xp” in the file name.

Click Continue Anyway

Click Continue Anyway to begin instal- lation of the files need to register the scanner.

Click Finish

Click Finish to complete installation.

Confirm device registration

Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP)” ( 30).

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Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP)

After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below.

Turn the scanner on

Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on.

Open the System Properties dialog

Select Control Panel from the Start menu, open Performance and Maintenance, and click System.

Display the Device Manager

The System Properties dialog will be displayed. Open the Hardware tab and click Device Manager….

Confirm that the scanner is listed under “Imaging devices”

If “Imaging devices” appears in the Device Manager, click the “+” to its left to view the imaging devices currently registered with Windows. Confirm that your scanner is listed.

If the Scanner Is Not Listed

If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging devices,” proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows XP)” ( 32).

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Confirm that the scanner is working properly

Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging devices.” The scanner Properties dialog will be displayed. Click the General tab and confirm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows XP)” ( 32).

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Updating the Device Driver (Windows XP)

If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging devices” in the Device Manager or the message “This device is working properly” does not appear in the Properties dialog, you will need to reinstall the device driver as detailed below.

Open the scanner Properties dialog

Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP)” ( 30). If the scanner is listed under “Other devices” or appears next to a “!”, “?”, or “×”, double-click the entry for the scanner to display the scanner Properties dialog.

Click Reinstall Driver…

Open the General tab and click Reinstall Driver….

Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD

The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select the automatic install option and click Next.

The Welcome Window

If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.

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Select ls8000xp.inf

Select ls8000xp.inf in the list of drivers and click Next.

“ls8000xp.inf”

If ls8000xp.inf is not visible in the list, drag the scroll bar at the right of the list until it is displayed.

Click Continue Anyway

Click Continue Anyway to begin instal- lation of the files need to register the scanner.

Click Finish

Click Finish to complete installation.

Confirm device registration

Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows XP)” ( 30).

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Windows 2000 Professional

Registering the Scanner with Windows 2000 Professional

Turn the scanner on

The first time the computer detects the scanner, Windows will display the dialog shown at right. Click Next.

Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD

Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select the search option and click Next.

Logging On

Log on as the Administrator when registering the scanner.

The Welcome Window

If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.

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Select Specify a location

Select Specify a location and click Next.

Click Browse…

When the dialog shown at right is displayed, click Browse….

Select the Win2000 folder

The Locate File dialog will be displayed. Select the “Nkscan” CD from the Look in menu and open each of the “INF,” “LS8000,” and “Win2000” folders in turn. Select the file LS80002K.INF and click Open.

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Confirm the file path

The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Confirm that the path “\INF\LS8000\Win2000” appears after the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive and click OK.

If the Correct Path Is Not Displayed

If the correct path is not displayed, repeat steps 4–6 to select the correct path.

Begin installation of the device drivers

Click Next.

Click Yes

The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Yes.

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The dialog shown at right will be displayed while Windows registers the scanner.

Click Finish

Click Finish to complete installation.

Restart the computer

Click Yes to restart the computer.

Confirm device registration

Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional)” ( 38).

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Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional)

After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below.

Turn the scanner on

Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on.

Open the System Properties dialog

From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon.

Display the Device Manager

The System Properties dialog will be displayed. Open the Hardware tab and click Device Manager….

Confirm that the scanner is listed under “Imaging devices”

If “Imaging devices” appears in the Device Manager, click the “+” to its left to view the imaging devices currently registered with Windows. Confirm that your scanner is listed.

If the Scanner Is Not Listed

If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging devices,” proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows 2000 Professional)” ( 40).

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Confirm that the scanner is working properly

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Updating the Device Driver (Windows 2000 Professional)

Open the scanner Properties dialog

Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional)” ( 38). If the scanner is listed under “Other devices” or appears next to a “!”, “?”, or “×”, double-click the entry for the scanner to display the scanner Properties dialog.

Click Update Driver…

Open the Driver tab and click Update Driver….

Click Next

When the Upgrade Device Driver wizard is displayed, click Next.

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Select the search option

Select the search option and click Next.

Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD

Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive.

The Welcome Window

If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.

Reinstall the drivers

Reinstall the drivers as described in steps 3–8 of “Registering the Scanner with Windows 2000 Professional” ( 35–37).

Click Finish

When the Wizard displays a message stating that it has found the drivers for your scanner, click Finish to complete installation. If prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

Confirm device registration

Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 2000 Professional)” ( 38–39).

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Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

Registering the Scanner with Windows Me

Turn the scanner on

The first time the computer detects the scanner, Windows will display the dialog shown at right. After confirming that the Nikon Scan CD is inserted in the CD-ROM drive, select the search option and click Next.

Inserting the Nikon Scan CD

If the Nikon Scan CD is not in the CDROM drive, insert the disk while holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically.

Select LS8000ME.INF

Select LS8000ME.INF in the list of drivers and click OK.

“LS8000ME.INF”

Several drivers with similar names may be displayed. Be sure to select LS8000ME.INF.

The Welcome Window

If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.

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Click Finish

Click Finish to complete installation.

Restart the computer

Click Yes to restart the computer.

Confirm device registration

Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 44).

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Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)

After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below.

Turn the scanner on

Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on.

Open the System Properties dialog

From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon.

Display the Device Manager

The System Properties dialog will be displayed. Open the Device Manager tab.

Confirm that the scanner is listed under “Imaging Device”

If “Imaging Device” appears in the Device Manager, click the “+” to its left to view the imaging devices currently registered with Windows. Confirm that your scanner is listed.

If the Scanner Is Not Listed

If your scanner is not listed under “Imaging Device,” proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows Me)” ( 46).

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Confirm that the scanner is working properly

Double-click the listing for your scanner that appears under “Imaging Device.” The scanner Properties dialog will be displayed. Click the General tab and confirm that “This device is working properly” appears under “Device Status.” If another message is displayed, proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows Me)” ( 46).

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Updating the Device Driver (Windows Me)

If the scanner is not listed under “Imaging Device” in the Device Manager or the message “This device is working properly” does not appear in the Properties dialog, you will need to reinstall the device driver as detailed below.

Open the scanner Properties dialog

Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 44). If the scanner is listed under “Other devices” or appears next to a “!”, “?”, or “×”, double-click the entry for the scanner to display the scanner Properties dialog.

Click Update Driver…

Open the Driver tab and click Update Driver….

Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD

The Upgrade Device Driver wizard will be displayed. Holding down the shift key to prevent the Welcome program from starting automatically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive.

The Welcome Window

If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.

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Select the search option

Select the search option and click Next.

Select LS8000ME.INF

Select LS8000ME.INF in the list of drivers and click OK.

“LS8000ME.INF”

Several drivers with similar names may be displayed. Be sure to select the driver with the path ending in LS8000ME.INF.

Click Finish

Click Finish to complete installation. If prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

Confirm device registration

Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows Me)” ( 44–45).

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Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

Registering the Scanner with Windows 98 SE

Before beginning device registration, make sure that you have completed the IEEE 1394 update described in “Installing the IEEE 1394 Update for Windows 98 Second Edition” ( 17).

Turn the computer on

Make sure that the computer is on, and that the scanner is off and connected to the computer via the IEEE 1394 cable.

Turn the scanner on

Turn the scanner on and wait for Windows to display a message.

If the Insert Disk Dialog is displayed

If a message appears prompting you to insert the Windows 98 Second Edition CD, click OK and proceed to step 3a. Do

NOT insert the Windows 98 Second Edi-

tion CD.

If the Add New Hardware Wizard is displayed

If the dialog shown at right is displayed, click Next and proceed to step 3b.

If no message is displayed

If no message is displayed after sixty seconds, proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows 98 SE)” ( 53).

Locate “ntmap.sys”

The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Browse.

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Navigate to “C:\windows\system32\ drivers” by selecting “C:” from the list of drives and double-clicking in turn on each of the following folders: “windows”, “system32”, and “drivers.” “ntmap.sys” will be selected in the list of files. Click OK and confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE)” ( 51). This completes device registration.

Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD

The Welcome Window

If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.

Select Specify a location

Select Specify a location and click Browse.

The Welcome Window

If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.

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Select the Win98SE folder

The Browse for Folder dialog will be displayed. Select the “Win98SE” folder under “Nkscan” > “INF” > “Ls8000” and click OK.

Confirm the file path

The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Confirm that the path “\INF\LS8000\Win98SE” appears after the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive and click Next.

If the Correct Path Is Not Displayed

If the correct path is not displayed, repeat steps 4–6 to select the correct path.

Begin installation of the device drivers

Click Next.

Click Finish

Click Finish to complete installation.

Confirm device registration

Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE)” ( 51).

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Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE)

After registering the scanner, confirm that the device is working normally as described below.

Turn the scanner on

Make sure that the scanner is connected and turned on.

Open the System Properties dialog

From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel and double-click the System icon.

Display the Device Manager

The System Properties dialog will be displayed. Open the Device Manager tab.

Confirm that the scanner is listed under “Imaging Device”

If “Imaging Device” appears in the Device Manager, click the “+” to its left to view the imaging devices currently registered with Windows. Confirm that your scanner is listed.

If the Scanner Is Not Listed

If your scanner is not listed under “Imaging Device,” proceed to “Updating the Device Driver (Windows 98 SE)” ( 53).

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Confirm that the scanner is working properly

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Updating the Device Driver (Windows 98 SE)

Open the scanner Properties dialog

Display the Device Manager as described in steps 1–3 of “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE)” ( 51). If the scanner is listed under “Other devices” or appears next to a “!”, “?”, or “×”, double-click the entry for the scanner to display the scanner Properties dialog.

Click Reinstall Driver…

Open the Driver tab and click Reinstall Driver….

Click Next

When the Update Device Driver wizard is displayed, click Next.

Select the search option

Select the search option and click Next.

Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD

The Welcome Window

If the Welcome program starts automatically when you insert the Nikon Scan CD, click Exit to close the Welcome window.

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Select the Win98SE folder

The Browse for Folder dialog will be displayed. Select the “Win98SE” folder under “Nkscan” > “INF” > “Ls8000” and click OK to return to the dialog shown in step 5. Confirm that the path “\INF\ LS8000\Win98SE” appears after the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive and click Next.

Begin installation of the device drivers

A dialog will be displayed stating that Windows has found the drivers for the device. Click Next.

Click Finish

Click Finish to complete installation.

Confirm device registration

Confirm that the scanner has been correctly registered with the system as described in “Confirming Device Registration (Windows 98 SE)” ( 51–52).

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Scanning

This chapter describes how to make your first scan.

Step 1—Ready the Film ............................. 56

Step 2—Place the Film in the Holder ........ 58

Step 3—Insert the Holder .......................... 60

Step 4—Scan the Slide ...............................61

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Step 1—Ready the Film

The holder you will use depends on the type of film scanned. This example illustrates how to scan 35-mm film using the FH-835S film holder provided with your scanner. The FH-835S is used when scanning strips of 35-mm film up to six frames in length. Up to two film strips can be placed in the holder at a time. When scanning a single film strip, or when scanning two strips of different lengths, use the masking sheet to mask the unused apertures in the holder.

FH-835S film holder for 35-mm film strips

35-mm film Masking sheets

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With the holder oriented so that the insertion guide is to the left, insert your fingers into the holes in the lower portion holder to unlatch the hooks holding the upper cover in place, then open the holder.

Insertion guide

Upper cover Hooks (× 2)

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Step 2—Place the Film in the Holder

Place the film to be scanned in the holder with the matte emulsion surface down (the shiny surface up) and the frames aligned with the apertures in the lower portion of the holder.

Apertures

Place the second strip of film in the holder as described above, aligning it with the next row of apertures. Neither strip should be longer than the row of apertures.

Scanning Single Strips

When scanning film strips one at a time, be sure to cover the remaining apertures with a masking sheet. Place the film at the front of the holder, where frame numbering starts. For more information, see page 81 of this manual.

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Openings are provided in the upper cover to allow you to adjust the position of film before latching the cover closed. Using these openings, insert a pointed object, such as a pen, in the film perforations and adjust the position of the film so that the frames are aligned with the apertures in the holder.

Close the upper cover so that the latches click into place. Nikon Scan will display thumbnails in the order shown below.

Perforations

Openings

Direction of insertion

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Step 3—Insert the Holder

After confirming that the status LED is glowing steadily, slide a holder into the holder slot as shown below, with the insertion guide up and pointing toward the scanner. Do not insert the holder at an angle. Once the holder has been inserted as far as the insertion guide, the scanner’s loading mechanism will be activated and the holder will be fed into the scanner automatically. Remove your hands from the holder when loading starts. Loading will stop when the holder is in scanning position.

Insertion guide

Inserting Holders

Holders can not be inserted into the scanner if the sliding cover is not fully open. When inserting holders in the scanner, do not use force. When a holder is inserted, the scanner

readies the loading mechanism. Removing the holder or otherwise interfering with loading can cause scanning errors. Do not attempt to forcibly remove the holder during or after loading. When ejecting the holder, always use the button on the front of the scanner or the eject button in the Nikon Scan scan window.

If the holder does not load automatically when inserted, remove the holder and try again. Before insertion, remove any dust or lint with a blower.

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Step 4—Scan the Slide

The actual scan is performed using Nikon Scan (for detailed information on using Nikon Scan, see the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual).

Nikon Scan can be used as a “stand-alone” application for scanning images and saving them to disk as described below. It can also be used to scan images directly into any application that supports TWAIN (Windows) or Adobe Photoshop 5.0 acquire plug-ins (Mac OS 9 or earlier). Nikon Scan can not be used to scan images into third-party applications in Mac OS X.

Windows Select Nikon Scan from the application’s list of “Acquire” or “Import” sources.

Mac OS 9 or Earlier

Before starting the application, make sure that the Nikon Scan 3 plug-in (Nikon Scan Plugin

3.1) has been copied into the Import/Export folder in the application’s plug-in folder. You can

then scan images into the application by selecting Nikon Scan from the application’s list of “Acquire” or “Import” sources.

For more information, see the documentation for the application in question.

Making a Scan

Starting Nikon Scan

Windows

From the Start menu, select All Programs > Nikon Scan 3.1 > Nikon Scan 3.1 (Windows XP) or Programs > Nikon Scan 3.1 > Nikon Scan 3.1 (other versions of Windows).

Mac OS X

Open the folder Applications : Nikon Software : Nikon Scan 3 on the startup disk and doubleclick the Nikon Scan 3 icon.

Mac OS 9 or Earlier

Open the Nikon Software folder in the location to which you installed Nikon Scan (the default location is the root directory of the startup disk) and double-click the Nikon Scan

3.1 icon.

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Using Nikon Scan

This example illustrates how to scan 35-mm film using the FH-835S film holder.

Using Nikon scan for the First Time

The first time you run Nikon Scan, the status LED will emit five series of rapid blinks (each of about three seconds duration) when you first insert holder with the scanner on or if you start Nikon Scan for the first time with the scanner on and a holder in place. This does not indicate an error. Do not eject the holder. If you ejected the holder while the status LED was blinking, turn the scanner off and then on again and restart Nikon Scan.

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Choose the type of film to be scanned

from the Nikon Scan media-type menu.

Choose a color model from the color-

model menu. Calibrated RGB is the best choice in most circumstances. The Grayscale option is for use when scanning black-and-white (monochrome) film, while CMYK is intended for professionals who wish to create a file ready for printing on an industrial four-color printer.

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Choose the frames to be scanned

Click the thumbnail drawer tab to open the thumbnail drawer (the thumbnail drawer is not available when the optional FH-869GR rotating glass-covered holder for medium format film is inserted in the scanner).

Thumbnail drawer tab

Frames are identified by frame number (the number of frames displayed varies with the type of holder used). To view frames as small preview images (thumbnails), click the button. The button will change to ; click the button again to return to the framenumber display.

Click here to display and hide thumbnails

Thumbnail area

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If the thumbnail drawer is too small to display all frames at once, you can enlarge the drawer by dragging the lower right corner, or use the scroll bar to view frames that can not be displayed in the drawer.

Scroll bar

Drag to enlarge thumbnail area

The frame to be scanned can be selected by clicking the associated frame number or thumbnail. To select multiple frames, hold down the Ctrl (Windows) or command (Macintosh) key while clicking frames one at a time, or hold down the shift key while clicking two images to select these images and all frames between them.

Selected thumbnail

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Click the Preview button

Click the Preview button to create a preview of the image to be scanned. You can also create a preview by double-clicking a selected frame in the thumbnail drawer.

Preview button

The preview will be displayed in the preview area.

Preview area

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Adjust scan settings

For steps 6 through 10, you will use the tools in the “Tool Chest.” The Tool Chest is a window of tool palettes, each containing controls for a specific task, such as selecting the area to be scanned, adjusting contrast, color, and sharpness, setting the scan size and resolution, or compensating for defects in the original, such as grain or fading. If the Tool Chest is not already open, you can display the Tool Chest by clicking the Tools button in the scan window and selecting To ol Palette 1 from the menu that appears.

Tools button

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Tool Palette 1

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Rotate or flip the image

If necessary, you can rotate or flip the preview image. Click the triangle at the top left corner of the Layout Tools palette in the Tool Chest to view the controls in the Layout Tools palette.

In this example, the button is used to rotate the image 90 ° to the right.

Click to open Layout Tools palette

The image in the preview area can be rotated and flipped using the following four buttons:

Rotate the image ninety degrees to the right

Rotate the image ninety degrees to the left

Flip the image horizontally

Flip the image vertically

Any flips and rotations performed on the image are reflected in the orientation of the letter “R” in the Layout Tools palette.

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Compensate for defects

Click the triangle at the top left corner of the Digital ICE cubed (Digital ICE3) palette in the Tool Chest to view the controls in the Digital ICE cubed palette (for more information on Digital ICE3, see page 51 of the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual).

Click

Digital ICE

To remove dust and scratches from the image, check Enable Digital ICE and select Normal or Fine from the Digital ICE menu. A setting of Fine can be used to remove very fine

scratches or barely visible dust, although this may sometimes result in reduced sharpness. The effects of Digital ICE can be viewed by clicking the Preview button to refresh the preview image.

Digital ROC, Digital GEM

To r estore faded colors or reduce the effects of film grain, first check Enable Post Processing. Faded colors can be restored adjusting the Digital ROC (for Restoration of Color)

slider, while the image can be processed to minimize grain using the Digital GEM (for Grain Equalization and Management) slider. The default values for these sliders are 5 and 3, respectively. Setting the sliders to zero turns the options off, while moving the sliders to the right increases their effect. To view the effects of Digital ROC or Digital GEM in the preview image, click the Redraw button.

Important

Because of the complexity of the processing involved, Digital ICE3 operations require additional time to perform. The time required is determined in part by the processing power of your computer and in part by the size of the image.

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Select a crop

Select a portion of the image for scanning. This selection is referred to as the “crop.” Click the Crop tool ( ) in the Layout Tools palette and drag the mouse to select a crop. The borders of the crop are indicated by a dotted line.

Selected area (“crop”)

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The size of the crop can be changed by dragging its boundaries. To change the position of the crop, place the cursor inside the selected area and drag it to a new location.

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Choose an output size and resolution

If desired, you can specify the dimensions and resolution of the final image (“output size and resolution”). Click the triangle at the top left corner of the Crop palette to view the controls in the Crop palette.

Click

The Crop palette contains three options for determining output size: Keep this crop, Keep this output size, and Keep this file size.

Output units menu

Output size text boxes

File size text box

Resolution

text box

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Scale slider Output resolution menu

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• Keep this crop

Choose Keep this crop when you want to select the precise area to be scanned using the mouse, then adjust the output resolution and size according to how the image will be used. Enter a value for resolution suited to the device on which the image will be printed or displayed in the Resolution text box, or select a resolution that matches the device from the options listed in the output resolution menu. You can then choose the units for output size from the output units menu and enter a value for either Width or Height in the output size text boxes. The other dimension will be adjusted automatically to maintain the crop selected in the preview area.

• Keep this output size

Choose this option when you want to select the general area to be scanned using the mouse, then specify the exact dimensions of the image to fit it into a pre-determined space, for example in a magazine or on a web page. Follow the directions above to select the output resolution and output units, then enter the desired values for Width and Height in the output size text boxes. The crop selected in the preview area will automatically be adjusted to maintain the crop at these proportions.

• Keep this file size

Choose this option when you want to select the general area to be scanned using the mouse and then specify the exact file size of the final image, for example to keep file sizes to a minimum for storage or electronic transfer, or because you have been asked for a file of a certain size. Enter a value for file size in the file size text box and select the units for file size from the menu to its right.

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Adjust color, contrast, and sharpness

Color, contrast, brightness, and sharpness can be adjusted as necessary using the tool palettes listed below. For more information, see the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual (on CD).

Curves

The Curves palette makes it possible to adjust color balance and contrast in specific portions of the tone range. For example, you can selectively enhance detail in dark portions of the image (shadow), brighten mid-tones, or bring out details in highlights. Changes can be made to all the component colors in the image or only to specific color components (channels).

Color Balance

The Color Balance palette can be used to adjust brightness, contrast, and color balance over the entire tone range.

LCH Editor

The LCH Editor is used to adjust brightness and contrast in specific portions of the tone range, edit chroma to modify color saturation, or “vividness,” and change one set of hues (or colors) in the image to a different color.

Unsharp Mask

The tools in the Unsharp Mask palette sharpen outlines, either throughout the image or only where specific colors predominate.

To open any of the above palettes, click the triangle at its top left corner.

Click

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To view the effects of any changes that have been made and compare them with the original, use the Processed and Natural tabs in the preview area to switch back and forth between the processed and original image. The image produced when you click the Scan button to open the image in the host application will be the same as the image in the Processed tab.

The Processed/Natural Tabs

When using Nikon Scan as a stand-alone application, you can use the Ctrl-T (Windows) or -T (Macintosh) keyboard shortcut to switch between the Processed and Natural tabs.

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Click the Scan button to begin scanning.

Scan button

When scanning is complete, the image will be displayed in an image window.

MacintoshWindows

Scanned images can be saved and reopened for editing in another application, such as Photoshop.

Image Windows

You can close the scan window if it blocks your view of the image in the image window.

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Scan additional images

To scan additional images after closing the scan window, select the scanner from the

Nikon Scan > Tools menu. In Windows, you can also open the scan window by selecting Open TWAIN Source from the File menu. If you are using Nikon Scan to scan images

directly into another application, open the scan window by selecting Nikon Scan from the application’s list of “Acquire” or “Import” sources. You can then repeat steps 1 to 11 ( 63–75) to scan additional images.

To scan additional strips of film, remove the holder from the scanner by pressing the scanner eject button or clicking the eject ( ) button in the Nikon Scan scan window.

Eject button

Important

The holder will automatically be ejected if you turn the scanner off and then on again.

Caution

Do not, under any circumstances, touch the holder as it is being ejected from the scanner. Wait for the holder to be fully ejected and the remove the holder from the scanner.

The holder will not be ejected if the eject button in the scan window is clicked when the sliding cover on the front of the scanner is not fully open. Open the slot cover fully before clicking the eject button.

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Exit Nikon Scan and turn the scanner off

13-1. Eject the holder

Press the eject button to eject the holder (see step 12).

13-2. Close the sliding cover

Slide the cover closed.

Sliding cover

13-3. Exit Nikon Scan

If you are using Nikon Scan as a “stand-alone” application, choose Exit (Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) from the File menu to exit Nikon Scan. If you are using Nikon Scan to

scan images directly into another application, simply close the scan window by clicking the close box.

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13-4. Turn the scanner off

If you are using a Macintosh or a computer running Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional, wait for the status LED to stop blinking and then turn the scanner off by pressing the power button. If you are using Windows Me or Windows 98 SE, you must first remove the scanner from the system as described below.

Windows Me

Shut down the computer. Once the computer has turned off, press the power button to turn the scanner off.

Windows 98 SE

Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” button in the taskbar and select Stop Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 8000 ED from the menu that appears. A message will be displayed stating that the scanner can be safely removed from the system; click OK and follow the on-screen instructions to terminate the transfer of data between the scanner and the computer. You can then turn the scanner off by pressing the power button.

If you fail to perform this step before disconnecting the scanner or turning it off, the dialog shown at right will be displayed.

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Film Holders for the 8000 ED

This chapter describes how to insert film in the various types of film holder available for the 8000 ED.

Holders Provided with Your Scanner ................. 80

Optional Holders ................................................ 94

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Holders Provided with Your Scanner

Three holders are provided with your scanner, each for use with a different type of film.

When scanning Use

35-mm film strips up to six

frames in length

Mounted 35-mm slides

Medium-format (120/220)

film strips

The FH-835S can be used to scan two strips of film up to six frames in

FH-835S holder for 35-mm film strips

length.

FH-835M holder for mounted 35-mm slides

The FH-835M can be used to scan up to five slides at a time.

FH-869S holder for Brownie film

The FH-869S can be used to scan strips of 120/220 film or 59 × 82 mm film for electron microscopes.

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Using the FH-835S Holder for 35-mm Film Strips

The FH-835S is used when scanning strips of 35-mm film up to six frames in length. Up to two film strips can be placed in the holder at a time. When scanning a single film strip, or when scanning two strips of different lengths, use the masking sheet to mask the unused apertures in the holder ( 84).

Masking sheets

Insertion guide

Hooks (× 2)

Upper cover

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Place the film to be scanned in the holder with the matte emulsion surface down (the shiny surface up) and the frames aligned with the apertures in the lower portion of the holder.

Apertures

Lower holder

Cautions

Use only one type of film at a time. Do not place negative and positive film in the holder at the same time.

To avoid damaging the film, use a blower to remove dust and lint from the film and holder. Leaving dust, lint, or other foreign objects on the film or holder during scanning could result in reduced image quality or in damage to the film.

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Perforations

Openings

Close the upper cover so that the latches click into place. Thumbnails are displayed in the thumbnail drawer in the scan window in the order shown

below.

Direction of insertion

Caution

When adjusting the position of the film, care should be observed to avoid damaging the perforations. Do not attempt to adjust the position of the film when the holder is latched. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the film.

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Masking Sheets

When scanning film strips one at a time, be sure to cover the remaining apertures with a masking sheet. Make sure to place the film strip on the left side and the mask strip of the right side with respect to the direction of insertion as shown below.

Masking sheet

When scanning two strips of different lengths, cover any open apertures by cutting a masking sheet into the appropriate lengths and placing it over the apertures. Leaving apertures open when scanning film of different lengths can interfere with accurate color reproduction.

Masking sheet

When scanning two film strips containing less than six frames but of equal length, place the film so that it covers the apertures at the end of the holder that will be inserted in the scanner.

Direction of

insertion

Leaving the apertures at the front of the holder uncovered can interfere with accurate color reproduction.

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Inserting Film and Masking Sheets

Cut the masking sheets to the length needed to cover open apertures. Make sure that the film and masking sheets are inserted between the guides. If you insert the holder into the scanner with film riding up on the guides, the film holder may jam in the scanner.

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Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover.

Eject button

Removing Film from the Holder

Open the holder as described above and remove the film. Insert your fingers in the holes in the lower holder and pick the film up by its edges. If the edges of the film are not accessible, tilt the holder so that the film slides to the edge of the depression at the end of the lower holder and then remove the film.

Depression

Holes

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Using the FH-835M Holder for Mounted 35-mm Slides

The FH-835M is used when scanning mounted 35-mm slides. Up to five slides can be placed in the holder at a time. Insert the slides with the matte emulsion surface down (the shiny surface up). Slide the mounts into place between the guides, oriented to match the apertures in the holder. Stop when the slide comes into contact with the base of the clips.

Mount guides

Thumbnails are displayed in the thumbnail drawer in the scan window in the order shown below.

Direction of

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Cautions

Mounts must be 1.0–3.2 mm in thickness. Other mounts can not be used. Do not use force when inserting slides. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the clips

that hold the mounts in place. Should you encounter resistance, try inserting the slides at a slight angle.

Be sure to insert slides between the guides. The scanner may not be able to adjust focus correctly if slides are placed on top of the guides. Inserting the slides on top of the guides could also damage the clips that hold the mounts in place.

Do not leave slides in the holder for extended periods. Failure to observe this precaution could deform the clips that hold the slides in place.

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Once scanning is complete, press the eject button on the front of the scanner or click the eject button in the scan window to eject the holder. Remove the holder and close the sliding cover.

Eject button

Removing Slides from the Holder

Slide the mounts out from under the clips that hold them in place.

Cautions

Do not use force when removing the slides. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the clips that hold the slides in place. Do not lift the slides up until they have been fully removed from the clips.

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Using the FH-869S Holder for Brownie Film

The FH-869S is used when scanning medium-format (120/220) or 59 mm × 82 mm film for electron microscopes. The number of frames that can be scanned depends on the type of film:

6 × 4.5: up to four frames 6 × 9: up to three frames 6 × 7–6 × 9: up to two frames

Insert your fingers in the depressions and unlatch the hooks, then open the upper holders.

Cautions

Use only one type of film at a time. Do not place negative and positive film in the holder at the same time.

Be sure to place the end of the film against the stop. Leaving a gap between the film and the stop could interfere with accurate color reproduction.

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