Nikon Scanner LS8000 User Manual

Setup

Device Registration

(Windows Only)

Scanning

Film Holders for

the 8000 ED

Nikon Scan

Reference

User’s Manual

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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 “reg-

ister” 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 de-

scription 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^O

^NOTattempt repairs yourself, as this would be extremely dangerous.

• 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 mal-

function 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, tran-

scribed, 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 de-

scribed 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 accu-

rate 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

8000 ED

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

Tested To Comply

the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-

With FCC Standards

able protection against harmful interference in a residential

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radi-

ate 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.

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.

Tel.: 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 gov-

ernment 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 reproduc-

tion 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 docu-

ments stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by pri-

vate 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 Ma-

chines Corporation, used under license. Microsoft is a registered trademark, and Windows, MS-Windows and Win-

dows 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 under-

stood 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

8000 ED User’s Manual (this manual).

icon is to the

This symbol indicates that the cross-reference marked with 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 illus-

trations 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, continu-

ally 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 Scan-

ner” (

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

Rear View

Front View

ᕡ Status LED

ᕤ Holder Slot

This LED blinks slowly (roughly twice every three This is where you put holders for different

seconds) when the scanner is in operation. Do types of film. Don’t put anything in this slot

not turn the scanner off, remove or insert adapt- except an approved Nikon holder.

ers, or eject or insert film until the LED has

´ Sliding cover

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.

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.

² AC connector

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 scan-

ner on and a holder in place. This does not

indicate an error. Do not eject the holder.

Connect the female end of the power cable

here.

¶ IEEE 1394/Firewire interface connector

Connect the IEEE 1394/Firewire interface cable

here.

· Power switch

Press this switch to turn the scanner on and

off.

» Eject button

Use this button to eject holders from the scanner.

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Accessories

After unpacking the scanner, check that the package contains all the items listed below. Con-

tact 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.

FH-835M 35-mm slide mount holder (1)

Use this holder to scan up to five mounted 35-

mm slides.

Masking sheet (2)

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 num-

ber of frames that can be scanned depends on

the type of film:

Masking sheets are used with the FH-835S 35-

mm strip film holder when scanning a single

strip of film or two strips of unequal lengths.

6 × 4.5:

Up to four frames

Up to three frames

6 × 6:

6 × 7 – 6 × 9: Up to two frames

Power cable (1)

(shape of cable depends on country of sale)

IEEE 1394/Firewire interface cable (1)

Use this cable to connect the scanner to your

computer.

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Nikon Scan 3.1 CD-ROM (1)

IEEE 1394/Firewire interface board (1)

(forWindows 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 com-

puters with built-in Firewire ports.

This CD contains driver software for your Nikon

scanner. Depending on the country of sale, it

may also include a variety of sample software.

Reference CD (1)

“Open me first” envelope (1)

This CD contains a reference manual for the

Nikon Scan driver software, together with in-

stallers for Adobe Acrobat Reader, the software

used to view the manual.

This envelope contains a packing list, user reg-

istration cards, and other important documents.

SUPER COOLSCAN 8000ED

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 scan-

ner 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 specifica-

tions (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 precau-

tions 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 simul-

taneously.

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 dis-

connected 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 (

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

10)

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 sup-

plied by the computer, you will need to

connect the board to the computer’s

power supply. You will not need to con-

nect 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 De-

vice Manager.

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Windows 2000 Professional

The first time the computer is powered on with the board in place, Windows 2000 will auto-

matically install the board drivers. To confirm that the drivers are installed and functioning

normally:

Click on the My Computer icon with the

1 _{right mouse button and select Proper-}

ties from the menu that appears.

In the System Properties window, open

2 _{the Hardware tab and click the Device}

Manager button.

Check that “NEC Firewarden OHCI

3 _{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 automati-

cally install the board drivers. To confirm that the drivers are installed and functioning normally:

The dialog shown at right will be dis-

1 _{played. Click Yes to restart your com-}

puter.

Click on the My Computer icon with the

2 _{right mouse button and select Proper-}

ties from the menu that appears.

In the System Properties window, click

3 _{the Device Manager tab. Check that}

“NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE

1394 Host Controller” appears in the

Device Manager under “1394 Bus Con-

troller.”

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Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

The first time the computer is powered

1 _{on with the board in place, the dialog}

shown at right will be displayed. Click

Next.

Select Search for the best driver for

2 _{your device (Recommended) and click}

Next.

The dialog shown at right will be dis-

3 _{played. After making sure that none}

of the options are selected, click Next.

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Select The updated driver (Recom-

4 _{mended) NEC Firewarden OHCI Com-}

pliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller and

click Next.

The dialog shown at right will be dis-

5 _{played. Click Next.}

If the Insert Disk dialog is displayed, in-

6 _{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-

7 _{played. Click Finish. After the installa-}

tion 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 com-

puters 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.

3_{When the Microsoft directory opens, double click the 242975USA8(.EXE) file.}

When the dialog shown at right is dis-

4 _{played, remove the CD from the CD-}

ROM drive and then click Yes to restart

your computer.

Once the computer has restarted, check

5 _{that the drivers for the interface board}

have been installed and are function-

ing 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

6 _{the Device Manager tab. Check that}

“NEC Firewarden OHCI Compliant IEEE

1394 Host Controller” appears in the

Device Manager under “1394 Bus Con-

troller.”

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Installation

Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into the CD-

ROM drive. When the Welcome dia-

log 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 instal-

lation.

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 color-

space selection wizard will be dis-

played. 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.

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 ques-

tions 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 in-

formation 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 agree-

ment. Clicking Accept displays the

ReadMe file. Take a few moments to

read this file, which may contain im-

portant information that could not be

included in this manual. After read-

ing 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 Soft-

ware” 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 sys-

tem 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 pro-

files 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 ac-

quire plug-ins. The installer will dis-

play 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 off

Power on

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

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.

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. 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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Troubleshooting

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Device Registration

(Windows Only)

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

you will need to “register” the scanner with the system by in-

stalling the hardware drivers.

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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 in-

stall 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 scan-

ner.

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 dis-

played. Open the Hardware tab and click

Device Manager….

Confirm that the scanner is listed under “Imaging devices”

If “Imaging devices” appears in the De-

vice Manager, click the “+” to its left to

view the imaging devices currently regis-

tered with Windows. Confirm that your

scanner is listed.

If the Scanner Is Not Listed

If the scanner is not listed under “Imag-

ing 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 dis-

played. Click the General tab and con-

firm that “This device is working prop-

erly” 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 dis-

played. Holding down the shift key to

prevent the Welcome program from start-

ing 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 automati-

cally 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 scan-

ner.

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 auto-

matically, 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 dis-

played, 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 dis-

played. 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

10 _{Click Yes to restart the computer.}

Confirm device registration

11 _{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 dis-

played. Open the Hardware tab and click

Device Manager….

Confirm that the scanner is listed under “Imaging devices”

If “Imaging devices” appears in the De-

vice Manager, click the “+” to its left to

view the imaging devices currently regis-

tered with Windows. Confirm that your

scanner is listed.

If the Scanner Is Not Listed

If the scanner is not listed under “Imag-

ing devices,” proceed to “Updating the

Device Driver (Windows 2000 Profes-

sional)” (

40).

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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 dis-

played. Click the General tab and con-

firm that “This device is working prop-

erly” appears under “Device Status.” If

another message is displayed, proceed to

“Updating the Device Driver (Windows

2000 Professional)” (

40).

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Updating the Device Driver (Windows 2000 Professional)

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 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 auto-

matically, insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD into

the CD-ROM drive.

The Welcome Window

If the Welcome program starts automati-

cally 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 stat-

ing that it has found the drivers for your

scanner, click Finish to complete installa-

tion. 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 CD-

ROM drive, insert the disk while holding

down the shift key to prevent the Wel-

come program from starting automati-

cally.

Select LS8000ME.INF

Select LS8000ME.INF in the list of driv-

ers 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 dis-

played. Open the Device Manager tab.

Confirm that the scanner is listed under “Imaging Device”

If “Imaging Device” appears in the De-

vice Manager, click the “+” to its left to

view the imaging devices currently regis-

tered with Windows. Confirm that your

scanner is listed.

If the Scanner Is Not Listed

If your scanner is not listed under “Imag-

ing 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 dis-

played. Click the General tab and con-

firm that “This device is working prop-

erly” 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 start-

ing automatically, insert the Nikon Scan

3 CD into the CD-ROM drive.

The Welcome Window

If the Welcome program starts automati-

cally 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 driv-

ers 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 up-

date 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 sec-

onds, proceed to “Updating the Device

Driver (Windows 98 SE)” (

53).

3^a

Locate “ntmap.sys”

The dialog shown at right will be dis-

played. Click Browse.

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Navigate to “C:\windows\system32\driv-

ers” 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 Reg-

istration (Windows 98 SE)” (

completes device registration.

51). This

Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD

3^b

The dialog shown at right will be dis-

played. Holding down the shift key to

prevent the Welcome program from start-

ing automatically, insert the Nikon Scan

3 CD into the CD-ROM drive, then select

the search option and click Next.

The Welcome Window

If the Welcome program starts automati-

cally 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 dis-

played. Select the “Win98SE” folder

under “Nkscan” > “INF” > “Ls8000” and

click OK.

Confirm the file path

The dialog shown at right will be dis-

played. 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 cor-

rectly registered with the system as de-

scribed in “Confirming Device Registra-

tion (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 dis-

played. Open the Device Manager tab.

Confirm that the scanner is listed under “Imaging Device”

If “Imaging Device” appears in the De-

vice Manager, click the “+” to its left to

view the imaging devices currently regis-

tered with Windows. Confirm that your

scanner is listed.

If the Scanner Is Not Listed

If your scanner is not listed under “Imag-

ing Device,” proceed to “Updating the

Device Driver (Windows 98 SE)” (

53).

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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 dis-

played. Click the General tab and con-

firm that “This device is working prop-

erly” appears under “Device Status.” If

another message is displayed, proceed to

“Updating the Device Driver (Windows 98

SE)” (

53).

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Updating the Device Driver (Windows 98 SE)

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 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 Prop-

erties 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 dialog shown at right will be dis-

played. Holding down the shift key to

prevent the Welcome program from start-

ing automatically, insert the Nikon Scan

3 CD into the CD-ROM drive, then select

Specify a location and click Browse.

The Welcome Window

If the Welcome program starts automati-

cally 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 dis-

played. Select the “Win98SE” folder un-

der “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 remain-

ing 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 double-

click the Nikon Scan 3 icon.

Mac OS 9 or Earlier

Open the Nikon Software folder in the loca-

tion 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 scan-

ning black-and-white (monochrome)

film, while CMYK is intended for pro-

fessionals who wish to create a file

ready for printing on an industrial

four-color printer.

Pg.

For more information on:

Making a scan

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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 for-

mat 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

number display.

; click the button again to return to the frame-

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 thumb-

nail. 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 Tool Palette 1 from the menu that appears.

Tools button

Tool Palette 1

Pg.

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The Tool Chest

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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.

Pg.

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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 Nor-

mal 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 restore faded colors or reduce the effects of film grain, first check Enable Post Pro-

cessing. 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 ICE³operations 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.

Pg.

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Digital ICE³

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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”)

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

Scale slider

Output resolution menu

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The Crop palette

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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 se-

lected 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

10 _{Color, contrast, brightness, and sharpness can be adjusted as necessary using the tool pal-}

ettes 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 por-

tions 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

Pg.

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Curves

Color Balance

The LCH Editor

Unsharp Mask

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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.

Windows

Macintosh

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

12 _{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 scan-

ner 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 scan-

ner can be safely removed from the system; click OK and follow the on-screen instruc-

tions 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 discon-

necting the scanner or turning it off, the dia-

log 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

FH-835S holder for 35-mm film strips

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

length.

35-mm film strips up to six

frames in length

FH-835M holder for mounted 35-mm slides

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

Mounted 35-mm slides

Medium-format (120/220)

film strips

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

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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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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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.

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 perfora-

tions. 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

insertion

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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.

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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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

up to three frames

6 × 9:

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.

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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Insert the film with the matte emulsion surface down (the shiny surface up), with the end of

the film against the stop, then lower the upper holders until they click into place.

Film stop

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

below.

Direction of

insertion

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Curled Film

Follow the steps below to remove curl from medium-format film.

Slide the latch in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Latch

Slide the movable base outwards by pushing the grips lightly with your fingers to remove

curl from the film. Do not apply excessive force, as this could push the film out of alignment

(to prevent this, press the upper holder slightly downwards before sliding it outwards).

After adjusting the position of the movable base, turn the locking screw clockwise to tighten it.

Film that has more than 10 mm of curl can not be used. Use the optional FH-869G glass-covered brownie

film holder or optional FH-869GR glass-covered rotating brownie film holder.

Do not leave the film in the holder for extended periods, as it may leave marks in the film.

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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 upper cover and take hold of the film by the edge at the rear of the holder.

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Optional Holders

Five types of holder are available for separate purchase, each for use with a different type of

film.

When scanning

Use

Mounted medium-format

film

FH-869M holder for mounted Brownie film

The FH-869M can be used to scan 6 × 4.5, 6 × 6, 6 × 7, or 6 × 9 slides.

Medium-format film strips

FH-869G glass-covered holder for Brownie film strips

The FH-869G can be used to scan strips of medium-format (120/220)

film or 59 mm × 82 mm electron microscope film.

Medium-format film strips

FH-869GR glass-covered rotating holder for Brownie film

The FH-869GR can be used to scan medium-format (120/220) film, 59

mm × 82 mm film for electron microscopes, or frames of panorama

film 24 × 58 mm or 24 × 65 mm in size.

Panorama film

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When scanning

Use

16-mm film strips up to

twenty frames in length

FH-816 16-mm film holder

The FH-816 can be used to scan from one to three strips of 16-mm film

up to twenty frames in length

Glass 26 mm × 76 mm

microscope slides of pre-

pared tissue samples

FH-8G1 medical holder

The FH-8G1 can be used to scan up to three prepared glass 26 mm ×

76 mm microscope slides

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Using the FH-869M Holder for Mounted Brownie Film

The FH-869M is used when scanning mounted medium-format (Brownie) film. It can be used

to scan up to two slides, one 6 × 4.5 or 6 × 6, the other 6 × 7, 6 × 8, or 6 × 9. Place the 6 × 4.5

or 6 × 6 slide at the front of the holder, the 6 × 7, 6 × 8, or 6 × 9 slide at the back. 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 guides.

Mount guides

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

below.

Direction of

insertion

Cautions

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.

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.

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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 leave the film in the holder for extended periods, as it may deform the clips that hold the

slide mounts in place.

Do not use force when removing slides from the clips. Failure to observe this precaution could

result in damage to the clips. Lift the slides up only once they are clear of the clips.

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

The FH-869G 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

up to three frames

6 × 6:

6 × 7–6 × 9: up to two frames

Slide the knob in the direction shown below and open the glass cover.

Glass cover

Sliding knob

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 align the end of the film with the film line on the holder. Leaving a gap between the

film and the line could interfere with accurate color reproduction.

Multiple single-frame strips of film can be inserted in the holder at the same time, but be sure not

to mix positive and negative film.

The bottom side of the glass cover has been treated to prevent interference. Avoid leaving fin-

gerprints or other stains on the glass.

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.

A “Newton ring” interference pattern may appear when scanning film that has been folded or

otherwise deformed. This can be prevented by placing a masking sheet under the film.

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Placing Seals Between Frames

Newton’s rings (a radial interference pattern) may appear when you scan film that has been bent out of

shape or otherwise distorted. When scanning film that has been folded or twisted, attach seals to the

emulsion surface of the film between all frames but the first and second, and then place the film on the

masking sheet emulsion side down (shiny surface up). Seals can be reused.

Seals

Masking sheets

Place a masking sheet of the appropriate size in the holder.

Place seals on the emulsion surface of the film between all but the first two frames.

Seals

Emulsion surface

Place film in holder, seals down

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With the shiny surface of the film up (the emulsion side with seals in place down), place the film

3_{between the film guides with the beginning of the first exposure against the inner edge of the masking}

sheet.

First exposure

Masking sheet

Film guides

Snap the cover closed.

Insert the holder as shown. The frames will appear in the thumbnail drawer in the order shown below.

Direction of

insertion

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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 glass cover and tilt the holder so that the film slides to the depressions in the lower

holder, then insert your fingers in the depressions and remove the film.

Depression

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

The FH-869GR is used when scanning medium-format (120/220) film, 59 mm × 82 mm film for

electron microscopes, or 24 × 65 panorama film. Film can be adjusted by 5° to compensate

for camera angle. Multi-frame strips can be scanned one frame at a time without cutting the

film into strips one frame long.

Slide the knob in the direction shown below and open the upper cover.

Upper cover

Sliding knob

Place a masking sheet appropriate to the size of film to be scanned in the holder, aligning the

holes in the masking sheet with the guide pins in the holder. Place the film between the guide

rails, with the matte emulsion surface down (shiny side up). Align the frame to be scanned

with the aperture in the masking sheet. Close the upper cover so that the latch clicks into

place.

Guide pins

Masking sheet

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When scanning with the FH-869GR, be sure to use a mask suited to the film to be scanned and

to align the frame to be scanned with the aperture in the masking sheet.

When using a 59mm by 82 mm electron microscope film, a 6 by 9 masking sheet should be

used.

Guide pins

Masking sheet

Aperture

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The film angle can be adjusted up to 5°. Loosen the locking screw by rotating it counter-

clockwise and adjust the film angle, using the marks at the front of the holder as a guide (each

mark is equivalent to 1°). Once you have adjusted the film to your satisfaction, rotate the

locking screw clockwise to tighten it.

Angle indicator

Locking screw

Cautions

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

same time.

Use a mask that matches the film scanned. Failure to observe this precaution could interfere with

accurate color reproduction.

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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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 upper cover and insert your fingers in the depressions in the lower holder to pick the

film up by its edges.

Depressions

Caution

The bottom side of the upper cover has been treated to prevent interference. Avoid leaving

fingerprints or other stains on the glass.

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

The FH-816 is used when scanning strips of 16-mm film up to twenty frames in length. Up to

three film strips can be placed in the holder at a time.

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.

Upper cover

Hooks (× 2)

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. Close

the upper cover so that the latches click into place.

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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Masking Sheets

When scanning film one or two strips at a time, be sure to cover the remaining apertures with a masking

sheet.

Masking sheets

When scanning two or three 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 scan-

ning film of different lengths can interfere with accurate color reproduction.

Masking sheets

When scanning three film strips containing less than twenty 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 end of the holder that will be inserted in the scanner uncovered can interfere

with accurate color reproduction.

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Inserting Film and Masking Sheets

Make sure that the film and masking sheets (

108) 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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Thumbnails are displayed in the thumbnail drawer in the scan window in the order shown

below.

•

Direction of

insertion

•

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

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Removing Film from the Holder

Open the holder as described on page 107 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.

Depression

Holes

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Using the FH-8G1 Medical Holder

The FH-8G1 is used when scanning 26 mm × 76 mm glass microscope slides containing pre-

pared tissue samples. Up to three slides can be placed in the holder at a time. Slides must

conform to the following specifications:

Total thickness:

2 mm or less

Dimensions (slide):

width 26 mm, length 76 mm, thickness 0.8–1.5 mm

Dimensions (cover): width 25 mm or less, length 60 mm or less, thickness 0.18 mm

or less

Insert the slides under the clips. Slides should be inserted between the guides, with the cover

facing upwards. Stop when the slide comes into contact with the base of the clips.

Clips

Cautions

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 the slides in the holder for extended periods, as it may deform the clips that hold the

slide mounts in place.

Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the slides and holder. Leaving dust, lint, or other

foreign objects on the slides or holder during scanning could result in reduced image quality.

Do not use Digital ICE³when scanning microscope slides. When Digital ICE³is used, noise may

appear in the preview image or final scan.

The FH-8G1 can also be used to scan mounted 35-mm film. You should not, however, place

microscope slides and 35-mm slides in the holder at the same time.

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

below.

Direction of

insertion

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

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Removing Slides from the Holder

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

Cautions

Do not use force when removing slides from the clips. Failure to observe this precaution could

result in damage to the clips. Lift the slides only once they are clear of the clips.

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Nikon Scan

This chapter provides a brief overview of Nikon Scan, the soft-

ware that drives your Nikon scanner. For more information, see

the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual, available in pdf format on

the Nikon Software Manual CD provided with your scanner.

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

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Viewing the Nikon Scan 3 Reference Manual

Your Nikon scanner is controlled using Nikon Scan driver software, which must be installed

before you can use your scanner. The operating manual for Nikon Scan may be found on the

reference CD provided with your scanner, where it is stored in Adobe Acrobat Portable Docu-

ment Format (pdf). To view the manual, you will require Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later.

English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, and Dutch versions of Adobe Acrobat

Reader 4.0 can be found on the reference CD. To install Acrobat Reader, follow the instructions

below.

Insert the software manual CD in the CD-ROM drive. Macintosh users can proceed

to Step 3.

(Windows only)

Double-click the My Computer icon. In the My Computer window, double-click

the CD-ROM drive labeled “Nikon.”

The Nikon window will open on the desktop. Double-click the folder for the lan-

guage of your choice.

Windows

Macintosh

Double-click the Setup (Windows) or installer (Macintosh) icon.

Windows

Macintosh

To get the most from your scanner, please read the documentation provided.

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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

Windows

Macintosh

Once installation is complete, you will be able to view the Nikon Scan Reference Manual by

double-clicking the INDEX.pdf icon in the root directory of the reference CD and choosing

a language from the menu that appears.

Windows

Macintosh

Important

When installing Nikon Scan, be sure to exit all other programs, including virus-checking software

and Adobe Acrobat Reader. If desired, before installing Nikon Scan you can print the “Getting

Started” section of the Reference manual, which details the installation process.

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The Scan Window

The Parts of the Scan Window

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Control area

Contains the most frequently used scanning and preview controls.

Information panel

Provides information on current scan settings.

Preview button

Click to preview the frame to be scanned. The preview shows how the image will look

when it is scanned.

Scan button

Click to scan the selected portion of the image into the host application.

Interactive help

Gives a brief tip about the control under the mouse cursor.

Thumbnail drawer tab

Click to select frames to be scanned from multi-frame film.

Preview area

The preview image is displayed here.

Tool chest

Contains tools for:

• setting the image orientation and choosing the portion of the image to be scanned

• controlling the physical dimensions and file size of the image when opened in the host

application

• enhancing color, contrast, and sharpness

• removing the effects of scratches, dust, fading, and film grain

• controlling scanner settings

Scan Progress window

Shows what actions are being performed, and gives a log of automated tasks.

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The Control Area

Eject Button

Autofocus Button

Ejects the holder from the scanner.

Click to focus the scanner on the center of the

image, or control-click (Windows) or option-

click (Macintosh) to select a new focus point.

Zoom Buttons

Autoexposure Button

Before scanning, the scanner needs to gather

information about the image to adjust expo-

sure for best results. Click this button to adjust

exposure.

Click the

current crop, enlarging it to fill the preview

area. Click the button to zoom out.

button button to zoom in on the

Settings Menu

Color Model Menu

Using the options in this menu, you can reset

the scanner to default settings, or save scanner

settings suited to particular scanning conditions

and recall them as desired.

Select a color model according to the capaci-

ties of your image editing software and

whether the image is destined for output on a

commercial four-color printing press or display

on a monitor.

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Media Type Menu 1

Media Type Menu 2

When using the FH-869S or optional FH-869G

or FH-869GR holders for medium format film,

choose a setting that matches the media in the

scanner (6 × 4.5, 6 × 6, 6 × 7, 6 ×x 8, 6 × 9, etc.)

Adjusts scanner settings to match the media in

the scanner.

Window Buttons

• Prefs: click to open the preferences dialog

• Help: click to open the Nikon Scan help file

• Tools:open the Tool Chest or Scan Progress

windows

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The Information Panel

Orientation

Dimensions/File Size

Shows the orientation of the preview image

relative to the original, reflecting any flips or

rotations that have been performed.

Gives the height and width of the current crop

in pixels, and the size of the file that will result

if the crop is scanned at the current output size

and resolution.

Image Enhancement

Scanner Extras

Indicates whether Digital ICE³and analog gain

are in effect. Remember to use Digital ICE³only

when needed, as turning Digital ICE³on can

substantially increase scanning times.

Indicates the current bit depth (which deter-

mines the maximum number of colors in the

image), whether multi-sample scanning is in

effect, and the selected scanning mode (single

or three line).

Color Values

Gives the color values for the pixel under the

cursor in the Natural tab (top row) or Processed

tab (bottom row). Only the top row is displayed

if no changes have been made to color settings

in the Processed tab.

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The Preview Button

The Scan Button

Clicking this button displays a preview of the

image to be scanned (if multiple frames are

selected in the thumbnail drawer, a preview will

be performed for each frame). You will need

to create a new preview after changing the

media type or using the zoom buttons.

Scans the image and opens it in the host appli-

cation (if multiple frames are selected in the

thumbnail drawer, each frame will be scanned

and opened in a separate window).

The Thumbnail Drawer Tab

Clicking this tab opens the thumbnail drawer, where you can select the frame to be scanned by

clicking the associated frame number. To view the frames as small previews (thumbnails), click

the

button. Multiple frames can be selected by clicking each frame in turn while holding

down the control (Windows) or command (Macintosh) key, or by holding down the shift key

while clicking two frames to select these frames and all the frames between them.

The Processed/Natural Tabs

These tabs allow for a quick “before-and-after” comparison showing the effects of any changes

made to the image using the tools in the Tool Chest. The Processed tab how the image will look

when scanned at current settings, the Natural tab shows how the image looked before processing.

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The Tool Chest

Layout Tools

Information

Use these tools to select the portion of the im-

age to be scanned (the “crop”) and to rotate

and flip the image prior to scanning. You can

also select a new focus area and scroll images

that have been opened in Nikon Scan after

scanning.

Gives the height and width of the current crop

and the coordinates of its top left corner. The

color value display shows the color of the pixel

under the cursor before and after processing.

Crop

Curves

This is where you adjust the resolution and size

of the image according to the output device

(printer or monitor) on which the image will

be displayed.

One of three color editing tools offered by

Nikon Scan, the curves tool is useful when ad-

justing contrast and making changes to color

balance that effect only a specific portion of

the tone range (shadows, mid-tones, or high-

lights).

Color Balance

LCH Editor

Use the color balance tools to make adjust-

ments to brightness, contrast, and color balance

that affect the entire image.

Like the Curves tool, the LCH editor can be used

to adjust brightness and contrast in shadows,

mid-tones, and highlights. It also incorporates

hue and chroma editors, which provide ex-

tremely flexible tools for adjusting color.

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Unsharp Mask

Digital ICE Cubed

Unsharp mask increases the sharpness of the

image by making edges more distinct, either

over the entire image or in areas where spe-

cific colors are prominent.

Three tools are available:

• Digital ICE: reduces the effects of dust and

scratches

• Digital ROC: restores colors lost through

fading

• Digital GEM: reduces the effect of film grain

Analog Gain

Scanner Extras

Using analog gain, you can adjust colors by di-

rectly altering the exposure value for each of

the colored elements in the scanner’s light

source.

These tools offer control over features specific

to your scanner.

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The Scan Progress Window

This window shows the progress of preview and scan operations. The current task can be

cancelled by clicking the Stop button. Tasks that have yet to be performed are listed in the

Queue tab and can be cancelled by selecting the task and clicking the

button. When

performing multiple (batch) scans, the tasks completed are listed in the Log tab.

The progress of preview and scan operations is indicated as shown above.

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Reference

This chapter includes maintenance tips, troubleshooting instruc-

tions, product specifications, and an index.

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

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

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

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Maintenance

Caring for Your Scanner

Storing the Scanner

When not using the scanner, turn it off, remove any holders from the scanner, and slide the

cover closed as shown below.

Sliding cover

If you will not be using the scanner for an extended period, turn off and unplug the scanner.

Store the scanner where:

• the temperature is between minus twenty and plus sixty degrees Centigrade (–4°F – +140°F)

• the humidity is between twenty and ninety percent (no condensation)

Servicing Your Scanner

Your scanner is a precision machine. We recommend that you take the scanner and holders to an autho-

rized Nikon service representative once every one to two years for inspection, and once every three to five

years for servicing (a fee is charged for these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly

recommended in the case of scanners used in commercial applications.

Caution

When not using the scanner, close the cover to prevent the accumulation of dust inside the de-

vice.

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Cleaning the Scanner

Before cleaning the scanner, turn it off and unplug the power cord. The front of the scanner is

made of plastic, and consequently cannot be cleaned with volatile cleaners such as alcohol or

paint thinner. Use a blower to blow off dust or wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Remove dirt

from the metal rear panel of the scanner using a soft, dry cloth. If this is not sufficient to

remove all dirt, clean with a cloth that has been slightly dampened with a neutral detergent or

liquid soap.

Transporting the Scanner

Follow the steps below to prepare the scanner for transport.

Turn the scanner on and remove any holders.

Close the sliding cover.

Wait for the status LED on the front of the scanner to stop blinking.

Turn the scanner off.

Disconnect the power and interface cables.

Package the scanner in the original packing materials.

Cautions

Nikon scanners are certified for use in the country or region of sale. Transportation and use out-

side the country or region of sale are at the user’s own risk and responsibility.

Where the original packing materials are not available, package the scanner carefully in materi-

als at least as shock resistant as the originals.

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Caring for Holders

Storage

When not using the holders, remove them from the scanner. If you will not be using a holder

for an extended period, store it where:

• the temperature is between minus twenty and plus sixty degrees Centigrade (–4°F – +140°F)

• the humidity is between twenty and ninety percent (no condensation)

Cleaning

When cleaning the holder, do not use volatile cleaners such as alcohol or paint thinner. Use a

blower to remove dust. Clean dirt from the holder with a soft dry cloth, or dampen the cloth

with a neutral detergent to remove particularly stubborn stains, drying once cleaning is com-

plete.

Transport

Package the holder in the original packing materials for transport.

Cautions

Where the original packing materials are not available, package the holder carefully in materials

at least as shock resistant as the originals.

Work with the holder and scanner on a table or other flat, stable surface. The holder or scanner

could be damaged should either fall to the floor.

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Troubleshooting

Should you encounter problems with your scanner, refer to the following section and the trouble-

shooting section in the Nikon Scan Reference Manual before consulting your retailer or Nikon

representative.

Problem

Possible Cause

• The power cable is not properly connected

After confirming that the scanner is off, reconnect the power

cable.

The scanner does not turn • The scanner is off

–

on (the status LED does not

light)

Turn the scanner on.

• The power supply to scanner has been interrupted

Try plugging a different device into the outlet used by the

scanner to determine whether the problem is caused by a

failed fuse or circuit breaker.

Holders can not be inserted • The sliding cover is not fully open

–

or removed

Slide the cover down until it is fully open.

• A scanner hardware malfunction has occurred

Turn the scanner off and disconnect it from the computer.

Wait five seconds, then turn the scanner on again. If the

problem persists, contact your retailer or Nikon service rep-

resentative for advice.

The status LED flashes

rapidly (scanner not con-

nected to computer or

computer off)

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Problem

Possible Cause

• A connection error or scanner hardware malfunction

has occurred

Turn the scanner and computer off and disconnect the scan-

ner from the computer. Wait five seconds, then turn the

scanner on again. If the status LED flashes rapidly, a hard-

ware malfunction has occurred. Contact your retailer or

Nikon service representative for advice. If the status LED

blinks slowly at first and then glows steadily, turn the scan-

ner off and reconnect it to your computer, then start your

computer and turn the scanner on. If the status LED flashes

rapidly after the scanner is reconnected and turned on, there

may be a problem with the interface between the scanner

and the computer. Try the following measures to resolve

the problem:

The status LED flashes

rapidly (scanner connected

to computer)

• Disconnect all other devices that use same interface as the

scanner

• Re-install Nikon Scan

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• Update the device drivers for IEEE 1394/Firewire interface

(Windows 98 SE only)

• Update the device drivers for your scanner (Windows only)

• The film is not properly placed in the holder

Eject the holder and reposition the film.

• The holder was moved during scanning or scanner was

subjected to shock or vibration

Do not use the scanner where it will be subject to shock or

vibration. Failure to observe this precaution could result in

malfunction.

• Settings are improperly adjusted in Nikon Scan

Refer to the Nikon Scan Software Manual for information

on adjusting scanner settings, or try resetting scanner set-

tings to factory defaults.

The quality of scanned

images is poor

• The glass in the optional glass-covered holder (avail-

able separately) requires cleaning

Remove dust from the glass with a blower and wipe off any

stains with a soft cloth.

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Problem

Possible Cause

• The scanner is off

Turn the scanner on.

• The interface cable is not properly connected

After confirming that the scanner is off, reconnect the cable.

• The scanner was turned on with a holder inserted

After removing the holder and turn the scanner off and

then on again.

• Another device or program using the same interface

conflicts with the scanner or Nikon Scan

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Remove all other hardware connected to the same bus as

the scanner. If the scanner is connected to a hub, exten-

sion cable, or other adapter, disconnect the adapter and

connect the scanner directly to the computer. If this does

not solve the problem, uninstall other software that uses

the same interface and re-install Nikon Scan.

• Your computer system does not meet the minimum

system requirements

See the Nikon Scan Software Manual for more information

on system requirements.

•

The interface board is not compatible with Nikon Scan

Confirm that your IEEE 1394 (Firewire) interface board or

card is supported under Nikon Scan. At present, operation

has been confirmed only with the IEEE 1394 interface board

provided with your scanner. Operation is not guaranteed

with built-in IEEE 1394 ports or with expansion boards or

cards other than that provided with the scanner. More infor-

mation on PCMCIA IEEE 1394 cards and on built-in IEEE 1394

interfaces is available on the web sites listed on page ix of

this manual. If your computer or expansion board or card is

not compatible with Nikon Scan, install the board provided

with your scanner (desktop computers) or use a Nikon-ap-

proved PCMCIA IEEE 1394 card (laptop computers).

Your computer does not

recognize the scanner

• The interface board is not correctly installed

Check the documentation for your IEEE 1394 or Firewire

interface board.

–

• The device driver for your scanner is missing or cor-

rupted (Windows only)

Check that the driver is correctly installed

• Nikon Scan is not correctly installed

Uninstall and re-install the software.

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Specifications

Scanner Specifications

SUPER COOLSCAN 8000 ED (LS-8000 ED)

Film

• 35-mm film:

Positive and negative film, both color and monochrome, may be used.

Film may be scanned in one or two strips of up to six frames or as 35-mm

slides using mounts 1.0–3.2 mm thick. Up to three frames of panorama

film with frame sizes of 24 × 58 mm or 24 × 65 mm can also be scanned.

• Medium-format (Brownie) film:

Positive or negative, 6 × 4.5, 6 × 6, 6 × 7, 6 × 8, or 6 × 9 film may be used,

either in strips of four (6 × 4.5), three (6 × 6), or two (6 × 7, 6 × 8, or 6 ×

9) frames or as mounted slides 1.0–3.2 mm thick.

• 16-mm film:

• Prepared slides:

Aperture and scan range

Positive and negative film, both color and monochrome, may be used.

Prepared slides 26 × 76 mm in size can be scanned.

25.4 × 37.5 mm, 4,000 × 5,904 pixels (35-mm film scanned using FH-

835S)

37.5 × 25.6 mm, 5,905 × 4,032 pixels (35-mm slides scanned using FH-

835M)

56.9 × 42.5 mm, 8,964 × 6,696 pixels (6 × 4.5 Brownie film*)

56.9 × 56.9 mm, 8,964 × 8,964 pixels (6 × 6 Brownie film*)

56.9 × 70.0 mm, 8,964 × 11,016 pixels (6 × 7 Brownie film*)

56.9 × 77.5 mm, 8,964 × 12,204 pixels (6 × 8 Brownie film*)

56.9 × 83.7 mm, 8,964 × 13,176 pixels (6 × 9 Brownie film*)

56.9 × 83.7 mm, 8,964 × 13,176 pixels (film for electron microscopes*)

15.0 × 21.48 mm, 2,362 × 3,384 pixels (16-mm film scanned using FH-

816)

46.02 × 24.0 mm, 7,248 × 3,780 pixels (prepared tissue sample scanning

using FH-8G1)

*When scanned using the FH-869S or optional FH-869G

Fixed-optical, movable-media parallel single-pass scanning-system

Three (R, G, B) LEDs

Scanning system

Light source

Slit (transmitted) light source with rod and disperser

10,000-pixel, three-line, monochrome linear CCD image sensor

Performed by RGB color LEDs

Sensor

Color separation

Optical resolution

Maximum 4,000 pixels per inch

Analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion

14 bits per color (RGB)

Focus

Autofocus

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Scanning time

Duration of Scanning on processes

Scanning time when using FH-835M holder

ICE

—

ROC

—

GEM Scan, single frame

—

55 s

—

✔

—

1 m 20 s

1 m 15 s

—

✔

—

✔

2 m 50 s

2 m 25 s

1 m 35 s

3 m 00 s

2 m 40 s

✔

—

✔

—

✔

FH-869S holder

for Brownie film (6 x 9)

Scan, single frame

ICE

ROC

GEM

—

2 m 50 s

6 m 50 s

5 m 30 s

14 m 20 s

12 m 15 s

9 m 10 s

17 m 55 s

15 m 35 s

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

Computer:

RAM:

FMV715GTX6 (Pentium 4, 1.5 GHz)

1 GB

OS:

Windows 2000

Interface board: IEEE 1394 interface board pro-

vided with scanner

Input resolution: 4000 dpi

Scan bit depth:

CMS:

8 bit

Media:

Positive

Interface

IEEE1394

Power supply

AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz

Operating environment

• Temperature: +10 – +35°C (+50 – +95°F)

• Humidity:

20–60%

Dimensions

245 × 485 × 200 mm/9.64˝ × 19.09˝ × 7.87˝ (W × D × H)

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Holder Specifications

FH-835S Holder for 35-mm Strip Film

Film

One to two strips of 35-mm film containing a maximum of six frames each

Dimensions 130 × 320 × 17 mm/5.12˝ × 12.60˝ × 0.67˝ (W × D × H)

Weight

Approximately 200 g/7.1 oz

FH-835M Holder for 35-mm Slide Mounts

Film One to five mounted 35 mm slides, 1.0–3.2 mm in thickness and 49.0–50.8

mm in width

Dimensions 130 × 345 × 17 mm/5.12˝ × 13.58˝ × 0.67˝ (W × D × H)

Weight Approximately 180 g/6.4 oz

FH-869S Holder for Brownie Strip Film

Film

6 × 4.5:

1–4 frames

1–3 frames

6 × 6:

6 × 7, 6 × 8, 6 × 9: 1–2 frames

5.9 × 8.2 cm film for electron microscopes

Dimensions 130 × 320 × 17 mm/5.12˝ × 12.60˝ × 0.67˝ (W × D × H)

Weight

Approximately 290 g/10.4 oz

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Specifications for Optional Holders

FH-869G Glass-Covered Holder for Brownie Film

Film

6 × 4.5:

1–4 frames

1–3 frames

6 × 6:

6 × 7, 6 × 8, 6 × 9: 1–2 frames

5.9 × 8.2 cm film for electron microscopes

Dimensions 130 × 300 × 17 mm/5.12˝ × 11.81˝ × 0.67˝ (W × D × H)

Weight

Approximately 300 g/10.7 oz

FH-869GR Glass-Covered Rotating Holder for Brownie Film

Film

6 × 4.5:

1–4 frames

1–3 frames

6 × 6:

6 × 7, 6 × 8, 6 × 9: 1–2 frames

5.9 × 8.2 cm film for electron microscopes

35-mm panorama film (frame size 24 × 58.24 or 24 × 65 mm)

Angle adjustment 5º

Dimensions 130 × 320 × 17 mm/5.12˝ × 12.60˝ × 0.67˝ (W × D × H)

Weight

Approximately 330 g/11.8 oz

FH-869M Holder for Brownie Slide Mounts

Film Up to two medium-format mounts, one 6 × 4.5 or 6 × 6, the other 6 × 7, 6 ×

8, or 6 × 9

Dimensions 130 × 320 × 17 mm/5.12˝ × 12.60˝ × 0.67˝ (W × D × H)

Weight Approximately 170 g/6.1 oz

FH-816 Holder for 16-mm Film

Film One to three strips of 16-mm film containing a maximum of twenty frames

each

Dimensions 130 × 375 × 17 mm/5.12˝ × 14.76˝ × 0.67˝ (W × D × H)

Weight Approximately 250 g/8.9 oz

FH-8G1 Medical Holder

Media Up to three prepared glass microscope slides of the dimensions listed below,

totaling no more than 2 mm in thickness including slide glass, cover glass,

and cement

Slide glass: 26 × 76 × 0.8–1.5 mm/1.02˝ × 2.99˝ × 0.03˝–0.06˝ (W × D × H)

Cover glass: 25 × 60 × 0.18 mm/0.98˝ × 2.36˝ × 0.01˝ or less

Dimensions 130 × 345 × 17 mm/5.12˝ × 13.58˝ × 0.67˝ (W × D × H)

Weight

Approximately 190 g/6.8 oz

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Index

Accessories ..................................................... 4 Layout tools ................................................124

Adobe Acrobat Reader installer icon ....... 116 LCH Editor .................................................... 73

Analog gain ................................................125 Locking screw..............................................105

Angle indicator .......................................... 105

Aperture ....................................................... 58

Macintosh ......................................................21

Autoexposure .............................................120

Masking sheet .....................4, 81, 85, 108, 109

Autofocus ....................................................120

Media type 1 .................................................21

Mount guides................................................96

Color balance ..............................................122

Color space ..............................................19, 23

Color values.................................................122

Control area ....................................... 119, 120

Crop .............................................................. 70

Curves ................................................... 73, 124

Newton rings ..............................................106

Nikon Scan ............................................16, 117

installing ..............................................11, 16

Orientation .................................................122

Output size ........................................... 71, 124

Device drivers ............................................... 27

Digital ICE cubed ..................................69, 125

Dust and lint .............................................. 6, 7

Perforations ..................................................83

Power cable ...............................................4, 25

Power switch .............................................3, 25

Preview ..................................................66, 123

Eject button ................................................... 3

Film

Scan window ...............................................118

Scanner

curl .............................................................92

for electron microscopes ............90, 99, 103

emulsion surface of ..................................82

panorama ................................................103

shiny surface of .........................................82

strips ............................................81, 99, 103

type ..........................................................120

Film holders...........................................80, 130

FH-816 .................................................195, 107

FH-835M ..................................................80, 87

FH-835S..........................................................80

FH-869G ...................................................94, 99

FH-869GR...............................................94, 103

FH-869M ..................................................94, 96

FH-869S................................................... 80, 90

FH-8G1 .................................................. 95, 112

caring for .................................................... 6

connecting.................................................25

setup ............................................................6

Scanning ........................................................75

Settings menu .............................................120

Slides ........................................................87, 96

Sliding knob ............................................87, 96

Sliding cover................................................... 3

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

Status LED ................................................ 3, 26

Thumbnail previews .....................................64

Thumbnail drawer tab ...................... 119, 123

Tool palette ...........................................67, 124

Grayscale ...................................................... 63

Guide pins ...................................................103

Unsharp mask .......................................73, 125

Windows 98 SE ..................................14, 17, 48

Windows 2000 Professional .........................12

Windows Me ...........................................13, 42

Windows XP ............................................11, 28

Hooks .......................................................... 107

IEEE 1394 board ..............................................9

IEEE 1394 interface cable .........................4, 25

Information panel ......................................122

Inspection ....................................................128

Install. See Nikon Scan, installing

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