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SprintScan 45i System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Inserting the Carrier into the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Unpack the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preview-Scan an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Position the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Enhance and Final-Scan Install the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connect the Scanner to Remove the Carrier . . . . . . .
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English 3 PC Systems System Requirements An IBM PC or compatible, with at least a 66-MHz Pentium Macintosh Systems class processor and 24 megabytes (MB) of RAM. (RAM equal to or greater than the typical image file size is • A Power Macintosh family computer or compatible, with a recommended). PowerPC processor and 32 megabytes (MB) of RAM. Available hard drive space of 3 MB plus twice the size of the Apple system software version 7.6 or later. typical image file you expect to save.
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SCSI cable (25-pin to 50-pin) e 1 Unpack the Box f Film carrier for 4x5 film Make sure you have all the following components. Contact your g Adapter for 120 film, 2¼ x 2¼ in. dealer if any is missing or damaged. Adapter for single 35mm slide h i Adapter for 120 film, 2¼ x 2¾ in. a b c d e j Four-slide film carrier 35mm slide spacer (not shown) k l Two magnets for 120 film (not shown) m The PolaColor Insight Software CD (not shown) containing: PolaColor Insight software for Windows 95, 98, and
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English 5 2 Position the Scanner 3 Install the Software Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface, free of vibration. Leave 1 Turn the computer on. at least 2 inches (50mm) of space around all sides and the top of 2 Close any applications that may be running. the scanner for adequate ventilation, and leave room at the back Insert the Polaroid PolaColor Insight CD into the drive. 3 to reach the power switch on the rear panel. Power Mac or Power PC Windows 95, 98 or NT Caution: As with any hi
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Power Mac or Power PC Windows 95, 98 or NT 4 Connect the Scanner to 1 Run the Apple System Look at the address switch the Computer Profiler program, usually on each SCSI device con- on the Apple menu. If not, nected to your system. If The SprintScan 45i requires a SCSI host adapter in your com- it may be available from necessary, see the instruc- puter. If your computer does not have an adapter, you must install www.apple.com/ tions provided with the one (see page 17). If your computer is a
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English 7 Connect the SCSI cables a b Place the scanner at the end of the SCSI chain or between the computer and other SCSI devices as shown in the following diagrams. Use the sh‘ortest possible cables. Turn the computer, scanner and all other SCSI devices off Note: before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Do not connect the scanner to the parallel connector on your computer. Doing so could damage the scanner or computer. I O 25 pins 50 Terminator pins c d e a Air intake d Power conn
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You may need additional cables or adapters to connect the scan- 25 50 25 50 Terminator ner. Your cable must have a 50-pin Centronics M or DB-25 M pins pins pins pins connector at one end for attachment to the scanner, and the cable should be as short as possible. To determine the connector you need for attachment to your SCSI adapter, refer to instructions with the adapter. Terminate the scanner and all other SCSI devices as shown in the Computer Other SCSI device Scanner appropriate diagra
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English 9 Turn on the scanner by pressing the power switch. 2 5 Connect the Scanner to AC Power and Turn On 1 Connect the power cord as shown. a b 3 Check the lights. The green light indicates power on. The yellow light blinks while the scanner initializes, remaining steady when the scanner is ready. (The green light also blinks while scanning.) 4 Turn on the computer. I 5 Wait for the system to install the scanner driver and display O the normal desktop. c d e a Air intake d Power connect
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6 Loading the Film Carriers The Four-Slide Film Carrier 1 With the text facing up and the hinge at the top, open the carrier flat as shown. 3 Close the carrier carefully. The 4x5 Carrier (for 4x5 film) 1 To unlock the carrier, squeeze the two halves of the carrier together at the bottom edge (near the locking knob) with one hand while turning the locking knob in either direction, until 2 Place up to four mounted 35mm slides in the spaces pro- the slot in the knob points to UNLOCK. vided. B
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English 11 2 Open the carrier flat. Insert a 4x5 chrome or negative so that The 120 Film Adapters (for 2¼ x 2¼ and 2¼ x 2¾ in. film) the left edge is against the positioning pins. Position the film Open the 4x5 carrier as described previously. 1 so the image is right-reading and right-side up (emulsion- 2 Locate the appropriate adapter for your image. One is side down). designed for 2¼ x 2¾ in. images, and one is for 2¼ x 2¼ in. Note: The emulsion side is the dull side. square images. Note:
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Secure the film with the two magnets provided, on the top 4 and bottom edges. Be sure the magnets are also within the raised ridges. The Single-35mm Carrier 1 Open the 4x5 carrier as described previously. 5 Place the adapter in the 4x5 carrier, sliding the notches into 2 Locate the single-35mm adapter. the pins on the left edge. The film and magnets should be Note: You can use a negative, or a mounted or unmounted face up, as shown. slide. 3 Orient the adapter so the metal tabs face up,
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English 13 4 If the film is unmounted or the mount is thin, use the slide 6 Close the carrier. Squeeze the carrier at the bottom edge and spacer provided. Position the slide spacer underneath the turn the knob to lock it. slide. The film should fit snugly into the adapter. (The spacer also ensures that the image will be at the correct distance from the scanning mechanism.) Place the adapter in the 4x5 carrier, sliding the notches into 5 the pins on the left edge. The slide and tabs should
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Close the carrier access door. The scanner will not scan if the 3 7 Inserting the Carrier into the door is open. Scanner Note: Do not open the carrier access door while a scan is in process; the scan will be interrupted. The scan will resume 1 Open the carrier access door. when the door is closed, but the quality of the scan may be reduced. Scan again with the door closed for best scanning quality. 4 Initiate the scan from your software. The software will prompt you when the scan is finis
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English 15 Select your monitor type from the Display list. 5 8 Preview-Scan an Image 6 Type or select the number of the carrier frame you want to 1 Load the film or slide into the film carrier (as described scan in the Frame Number box. previously). 7 Click Preview. 2 Insert the carrier into the scanner (as described previously). The image appears on the Preview panel. Start the PolaColor Insight program: 3 Power Mac or Power PC Windows 95, 98 or NT Double-click PolaColor 1 Select Programs fro
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9 Enhance and Final-Scan the 10 Remove the Carrier Image 1 When the scan is complete, open the door and remove the carrier. Remove the film and store it properly to protect it Follow the online user’s guide instructions to enhance the image from dust and fingerprints. and perform a final scan. 2 Close the carrier access door. The door should be kept closed To view the online PolaColor Insight User’s Guide: at all times to protect the mechanism from dust. Power Mac or Power PC Windows 95, 98
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English 17 Installing a SCSI Host Adapter Limited Warranty The SprintScan 45i connects to a SCSI host adapter in your com- Polaroid Corporation warrants the SprintScan 45i scanner against puter. Most Macintosh computers have a SCSI adapter built in, defects in manufacture or workmanship for a period of one year but most IBM PC compatible computers do not. from the date of purchase. To verify the warranty period, you should keep the invoice, sales receipt, or other proof of the If you must in
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A shielded interface cable with a ferrite core installed on the Note: Radio and Television Interference scanner connector end must be used with this equipment. FCC Notice (U.S.A.) To assure continued compliance, any changes or FCC Caution: modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
