Thank you for purchasing the Minolta QuickScan 35 Plus for Windows. The QuickScan 35 Plus QS-2800 makes it possible for you to scan color and black & white, negative and positive 35mm films using your personal computer. The main features of the QuickScan 35 Plus are: · High-speed scanning with 3-line sensors and a high-brightness fluorescent lamp · 10 bit A/D converter · High resolution scans up to 2820 dpi · Easy to use, versatile software - TWAIN driver - QS utility The Minolta QuickScan 35 Plus is packaged with TWAIN driver software and stand-alone Utility software. Before using the QuickScan 35 Plus, we recommend you have a working knowledge of the PC and its operating conventions. Familiarity with the mouse and standard PC menus and commands is necessary before operating the QuickScan 35 Plus. Adobe PhotoshopTM is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Inc. Microsoft WindowsTM is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc. Other corporate names and product names are also registered trademarks. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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 instruction, 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. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. QuickScan35 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY READ THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BELOW BEFORE OPENING THIS PACKAGED SOFTWARE. OPENING THIS PACKAGE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITION BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY RETURN THE PACKAGE UNOPENED. This is a license agreement and not an agreement for sale. Minolta owns, or has been licensed from other owners, copyrights in the computer programs ("Software"). You obtain no rights to the intellectual property in the Software other than the license granted to you regarding the Software under this agreement. The title to the enclosed copy of the copy the Software and any copy made from it is retained by Minolta or such other owners. 1. LICENSE You may: (1) install and use the Software on only one computer at any one time. (2) make a copy of the Software for backup or installation purposes only in support of the normal and intended use of the Software. (3) transfer possession of copies of the Software to another party by transferring a copy of this Agreement and all other documentation along with at least one complete unaltered copy of the Software, provided that (i) you must, at the same time, either transfer to such other party or destroy all your other copies of the Software. (ii) Such transfer of possession terminates you license from Minolta, and (iii) such other party shall accept and be bound by these license terms by their initial use of the Software. 2. RESTRICTIONS You shall not without the written consent of Minolta: (1) use, copy, modify, merge or transfer copies of the Software except as provided herein. (2) reverse assemble or reverse compile the Software except as permitted by law; or (3) sublicense, rent, lease or distribute the Software or any copy thereof. 3. LIMITED WARRANTY Minolta warrants the media on which the Software is recorded to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Warranty details and limitations for the Software are described in the Statement of Limited Warranty which is supplied with the hardware. With the exception of the foregoing express warranties applicable to hardware and media only, the Software is not warranted and is provided "AS IS". SUCH WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 4. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES In no event will Minolta be liable for any lost profits, lost saving, or any incidental damages that result from the use or inability to use the Software, even if Minolta or its Authorized remarketers have been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by you based on a third party claim. 5. TERMINATION You may terminate your license at any time by destroying the Software and all your copies of it or as otherwise described in these terms. Minolta may terminate your license if you fail to comply with these terms. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy all your copies of the Software. 6. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the country where the delivery is made to the original customer. 7. GOVERNMENT END USERS If you are acquiring the Software on behalf of any unit or agency of the United States Government, the following provisions apply. The Government agrees: (i) if the Software is supplied to the Department of Defense (DoD), the Software is classified as "Commercial Computer Software) and the Government is acquiring only "restricted right" in the Software as that term is defined in Clause 252.227.7013(c)(1) of the DFARS; and (ii) if the Software is supplied to any unit or agency of the United States Government other than DoD, the Government's rights in the Software will be as defined in Clause 52.227-19(c)(2) of the FAR or, in the case of NASA, in Clause 18-52.227-86(d) of the NASA Supplement to FAR QuickScan 35 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual and on the product itself for your proper and safe use of this product, and to prevent personal injury, injury to others, or property damage. An explanation of the symbols follows. Please read and understand each caution thoroughly before reading this main text of this instruction manual. Examples The outer triangle is for warning, and the symbol inside illustrates what is being warned. The example at left means beware of electric shock. The circle with a diagonal slash is for prohibition ("don't do"), and the symbol inside illustrates what act is prohibited. The example at left means do not disassemble. The blue circle indicates something you must do, and the symbol inside illustrates how it should be done. The example at left means you must hold the plug when removing it from the outlet. QuickScan35 WARNING RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not use voltage other than what is indicated. RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not place a container of water or other liquid on the product. If water or other liquid gets inside the product, it may cause a short resulting in fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug the unit, discontinue use, and contact a Minolta Service Facility. RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not insert small metal objects into the product. This may cause a short resulting in fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug the unit, discontinue use, and contact a Minolta Service facility. RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not misuse the power cord. Damage to the cord may result in fire or electric shock. Do not perform any of the following acts to the cord: · Scratch · Twist · Place a heavy object on · Heat · Pull · Modify · Bend RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not use the product if there is smoke, a strange smell, or under any other unusual conditions. Use under these conditions may result in fire or electric shock. Immediately unplug, discontinue use, and contact a Minolta Service facility. RISK OF FIRE Do not place the product in dusty or very humid area. QuickScan 35 WARNING RISK OF FIRE This product must have sufficient ventilation while in use. If the ventilation ducts are blocked, the temperature of the interior may become hot to the extent that fire will occur. Do not perform the following: · Place the product on its side or upside down. · Place the product in a closet, on a shelf, or any area without sufficient ventilation. · Place the product on a carpet or mattress. · Cover the product. CAUTION RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Grasp the plug when removing the power cord from an outlet. Pulling the cord may damage it resulting in fire or electric shock. RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not connect the ground to the following: · Gas pipe · Telephone ground · Water pipe RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not touch the power cord with wet hands. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not attempt to disassemble this product. It contains high-voltage circuits. For repairs, contact a Minolta Service facility. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Connect the ground before use. If the ground is not connected, an electricity leak may result in electric shock. RISK OF INJURY Do not place of the product on an unstable surface. RISK OF INJURY Do not sit on, stand on, or push against this product. Also, use caution when using near children. QuickScan35 TABLE OF CONTENTS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT.................................................................4 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE.........................................................................5 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Package Contents ...............................................................................................9 System Requirements.........................................................................................9 HARDWARE Names of Parts .......................................................................................11 Setting the SCSI ID.................................................................................12 Connecting the Scanner .........................................................................13 SOFTWARE Software for the QuickScan 35 Plus.......................................................19 Installing the Software ............................................................................20 Control Panel and Dialog Boxes ............................................................24 Scan Flow Chart .....................................................................................27 Launching the Software..........................................................................28 Loading the Film .....................................................................................33 Setting the Preferences ..........................................................................37 Specifying the Film Type ........................................................................39 PreScan ..................................................................................................40 Focus and Framing.................................................................................41 Selecting the Scan Mode........................................................................45 Brightness, Contrast, & Color Balance...................................................54 Save and Load........................................................................................60 Scanning & Saving .................................................................................61 TROUBLE SHOOTING.....................................................................................63 USER TECHNICAL SUPPORT........................................................................64 QuickScan 35 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Package Contents The following contents should be included in this package. · QuickScan 35 Plus · SCSI cable SC-6 (High density half 50 pin-full 50 pin) · Power cord · 35mm film holder · SCSI terminator ST-2 · QuickScan 35 Control for Windows · Instruction Manual · Warranty card System Requirements To use the QuickScan 35 Plus with your PC, you will need the following: · A PC with a 486 CPU or better. · Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or newer. · A minimum of 8 MB of RAM is required. · A minimum of 60 MB of available hard disk space. · A SCSI board and ASPI driver for Windows. - For example, WINASPI.DLL and ASPI driver. - The following SCSI boards are recommended: AHA-1522 series AHA-1542 series AHA-1520 series AHA-2940 series (Windows 95 automatically installs an ASPI driver in PCs w ...