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Setup
Device Registration
(Windows Only)
Scanning
Film Holders for
the 8000 ED
Nikon Scan
Reference
User’s Manual
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○○○○ ○○ ○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○ ○○ ○○○ ○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Scanning Guide Install Nikon Scan scanner driver software The procedure for installing the soft- Windows See 16 ware differs depending on whether ○ ○ you are using a Windows or Macintosh Macintosh See 21 computer. Set up the scanner and connect it to your computer Windows users will need to register the scanner with Windows when connecting the scanner for the first time. Connect the scanner See 25 Connect the scanner to the
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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
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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 seri
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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 th
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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. •
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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
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Table of Contents Product Documentation .................................................................................................. i For Your Safety .............................................................................................................. ii Introduction ................................................................................................................. viii Setup ...........................................................................................
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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 ..............................
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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
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Setup 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. Befor Before Using Y e Using Your Scanner our Scanner ......................... ......................... 2 2 Get to Know Y Get to Know Your Scanner our Scanner .......................... .......................... 3 3 Installing Ni Insta
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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
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Get to Know Your Scanner Your Scanner Rear View Front View Status LED 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 Slide the cover d
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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) FH-835M 35-mm slide mount holder (1) This holder is used to scan up to two strips of Use this holder to scan up to five mounted 35- 35-mm film up to six frames in length. mm slides. Masking sheet (2) FH-869S medium-format strip-film holder (1) Masking sheets are used with
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M M O O R R - - D D C C M M O O R R - - D D C C M M O O Nikon Scan 3.1 CD-ROM (1) IEEE 1394/Firewire interface board (1) This CD contains driver software for your Nikon (for Windows and Macintosh; includes user’s manual) scanner. Depending on the country of sale, it If you are using a Windows or old-model (beige) may also include a variety of sample software. Macintosh G3 desktop computer, you may need to install this PCI board before you will be able to connect your scanner to your computer.
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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
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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
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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 dev
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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:
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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
