Quick Start Guide Please read this guide before operating this scanner. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference. Table of Contents Package Contents............................... 1 Installing the Software......................... 2 Preparing the Scanner ........................ 4 Try Scanning....................................... 5 Using the Scanner Buttons ................. 6 Scanning with MP Navigator EX......... 7 Scanning Film ..................................... 8 Specifications...................................... 11 Safety Precautions.............................. 12 FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) For 120V, 60Hz model Model Number : K10301 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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/TV technician for help. Use of a shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 1-516-328-5600 Warning When you use this product, you should pay attention to the following legal issues: · Scanning of certain documents, such as bank notes (bank bills), government bonds and public certificates, may be prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability. · You may be required under law to obtain authorization from a person possessing copyrights or other legal rights to the item being scanned. If you are uncertain of the legality of scanning any particular item, you should consult your legal adviser in advance. · · · · · Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Adobe and Photoshop Elements are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries. · ©ArcSoft, Inc. All rights reserved for PhotoStudio. · Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Package Contents Package Contents Scanner and Accessories Scanner USB Cable AC Adapter Power Cord Film Guides (for 35mm film strip/slide) Film Guide (for 120 format film) Documentation · Quick Start Guide (this document) · Additional Documents Setup CD-ROM · Software Programs ScanGear (scanner driver) MP Navigator EX ArcSoft PhotoStudio Presto! PageManager (Windows only) OmniPage SE · On-screen Manuals - Scanning Guide (for ScanGear, MP Navigator EX, and troubleshooting) - Manuals for bundled application programs Adobe® Photoshop® Elements CD-ROM Refer to the instruction sheet for installing. *In this guide, Windows VistaTM operating system screenshots are used to illustrate explanations common to all operating systems. 1 Installing the Software Installing the Software · Do NOT connect the scanner to a computer before installing the software. If you connect the scanner and the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, unplug the USB cable from the computer, and then click [Cancel] to close the screen. · Quit all running applications before installation, including anti-virus software. · To upgrade from Windows® XP to Windows Vista, first uninstall software bundled with the Canon scanner. · Log in as an administrator to install the software. 1 2 Place the Setup CD-ROM in the drive. For Macintosh®: Double-click the [Setup] icon. Enter the administrator ID and password on the authentication dialog box. For Windows Vista, when the [AutoPlay] dialog box appears, run the setup program, and then click [Continue] to proceed when the [User Account Control] dialog box appears. For Windows 2000/XP and Macintosh, skip this step and go to step 3. 3 Click [Easy Install] on the main menu. 2 Installing the Software 4 Click [Install] to start installation. Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click [Yes] to proceed. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the installation. 6 When the Registration dialog box appears, follow the on-screen instructions to ensure product support. 7 When the installation is complete, click [Restart] to restart your computer. After restarting the computer, "Solution Menu" will appear. See the last part of the "Try Scanning" description on page 5. Do not click a menu on the Solution Menu screen at this time. · Make sure to remove the CD-ROM from the drive and store it in a safe place. · If you encounter a problem during installation, see "Troubleshooting" in the Scanning Guide. 3 Preparing the Scanner Preparing the Scanner Unlocking the Scanner 1 2 Peel the shipping tapes off the scanner. Open the document cover and slide the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( Unlock Mark ). · Handle the scanner with both hands. Be careful not to drop the scanner. · When you carry or transport the scanner, make sure to slide the lock switch toward the lock mark ( ) to fasten the scanning unit. Connecting the Scanner 1 2 3 4 5 Connect the scanner to your computer with the supplied USB cable. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to the scanner. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. Press ( ) to turn the power on. · Only use the USB cable, AC adapter, and the power cord provided with the scanner. Use of other cables or adapters may lead to a malfunction. · Always attach the AC adapter to the scanner before plugging in the power cord to the electrical outlet. Reversing this order may lead to malfunctions. · When the scanner is connected to the USB 1.1 port and "HI-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub" message appears, ignore the message. The scanner operates in this condition without problems. 4 Try Scanning Try Scanning This section explains the basic scanning procedures using the image editing program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, and the scanner driver, ScanGear. 1 2 Place a document on the document glass and close the document cover. Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio. For Windows: Select [Start] - [(All) Programs] [ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.5], then click [PhotoStudio 5.5]. For Macintosh: Open [Applications] - [PhotoStudio] folders, then double-click the [PhotoStudio] icon. Top Bottom Alignment Mark 3 From the [File] menu, click [Select Source] and select the scanner model. For Windows: Do not select the one that includes [WIA] in the model name. 4 5 6 7 Click the acquire icon to start ScanGear. Select the type of document you are scanning in [Select Source] and click [Preview]. Set [Destination] and/or [Output Size] as needed. Click [Scan] to start scanning. · Do not touch the scanner while it is operating. · Do not see the light source directly during a scan job. 8 9 When prompted to close ScanGear, click [OK]. Save the scanned image in ArcSoft PhotoStudio and close the window. You can select MP Navigator EX, the Scanning Guide (onscreen manual), or the Online Registration. · For more information on scanning using ScanGear, bundled applications, and troubleshooting, see the on-screen manual Scanning Guide. To open the Scanning Guide, double-click the Scanning Guide icon on the desktop, or click on in ScanGear or MP Navigator EX. 5 Using the Scanner Buttons Using the Scanner Buttons Scanner buttons allow you to copy, scan, e-mail, and save scanned images in PDF format with a press of a button. Simply place your document on the scanner, and then press the scanner button for the required function. For more information, see the Scanning Guide. PDF Buttons PDF buttons allow you to easily create PDF files according to your needs. Note that these buttons are not labeled on the scanner. COPY Button Prints (copies) the scanned image with a printer. COLOR Button Scans color images in A4 or Letter size* at 300 dpi by default. PHOTO/FILM Button Opens the scanned image in the bundled application program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio. BLACK & WHITE Button Scans black & white images in A4 or Letter size* at 300 dpi by default. E-MAIL Button Attaches the scanned image to a new email message. The first time you press this button, you will be prompted to select the e-mail program to use with this function. CUSTOM Button Scans images in user-specified settings. FINISH Button Ends the operation and saves the scanned image in a PDF file. *The size may differ depending on your system environment. · Before using scanner buttons, make sure that all the software programs are installed on your computer using the [Easy Install] option of the Setup program. See "Installing the Software" on page 2. If the scanner buttons do not work properly, see "Troubleshooting" in the Scanning Guide. · For Mac OS X v.10.3.x and v.10.2.x (v.10.2.8 or later): Before using the scanner buttons, you need to set Image Capture (in [Applications] folder) to open MP Navigator EX automatically when a scanner button is pressed. Start Image Capture, and then perform the following. - Mac OS X v.10.3.x: Click [Options] and select MP Navigator EX1 in [When a scanner button is pressed, open:]. - Mac OS X v.10.2.x (v.10.2.8 or later): Select [Other] in [When a scanner button is pressed, open:]. Select MP Navigator EX1.0 and click [Open]. Click [OK] and quit Image Capture. 6 Scanning with MP Navigator EX Scanning with MP Navigator EX MP Navigator EX allows you to copy, scan, e-mail, convert scanned images with OCR programs, create PDF files with them, or import them into other application programs merely by clicking the buttons in the MP Navigator EX. It also allows you to set various settings for each function. One-click Mode Indicate the scanner buttons. Open Scanning Guide. Switch to navigation mode. Open the MP Navigator EX settings dialog box. Operating Procedures 1 Start MP Navigator EX. For Windows: Select [Start] ­ [(All) Programs] ­ [Canon Utilities] ­ [MP Navigator EX 1.0], and click [MP Navigator EX 1.0]. For Macintosh: Open [Applications] ­ [Canon Utilities] folders, then double-click the [MP Navigator EX 1.0] icon. The One-click mode window of MP Navigator EX is displayed. 2 Click the button for the required function. A window will appear for each of the buttons. Change the settings as needed. Example: [Photo-1] window Scan Settings Specify how you want to make scans. Save Settings Specify how you want to save your scans. Application Settings Set the application program to which images are sent. The currently linked program is displayed in the box. 3 Click [Scan]. The scanner starts scanning and carries out the function of the selected button. · For more information on MP Navigator EX, see the on-screen manual Scanning Guide. 7 Scanning Film Scanning Film This scanner can scan 35 mm film (film strip or slide) and 120 format film. Follow the procedure below when scanning film. 1 Remove the protective sheet from the document cover. Press and hold the lever at the top of the protective sheet while you pull the sheet outward and detach it. · Store the protective sheet in a safe place so that it will not get bent or broken. · Always put the protective sheet back when you are not scanning film to protect the light source in the document cover. 2 Insert the film into the Film Guide. · Use a blower brush to remove any dust from the film, which will affect the image quality, and take care to hold the film by its edges to avoid transferring dirt or fingerprints to it. · Do ...