Acer Film Scanner user manual Test the scanner, Install Scanner Driver Software

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Step 3 Test the scanner

Turn the scanner power on by depressing the power button on the front panel of the scanner. You may notice that the scanner will start to perform a self-test, and the LED indicators will blink for a few seconds. Wait until the scanner completes its self-test (this is indicated when the LED indicators stop blinking). You are now ready to install the software for your new scanner.

Step 4. Install Scanner Driver Software

Resume the power connection of your computer and turn on the power.

Install scanner driver and other applications

1.After you power on your computer, the “New hardware found” message box will appear on the screen, then the “Update Device Driver Wizard” dialogue box will pop up. Click “Cancel” to close the dialogue box.

2.Insert the scanner software CD-ROM Disc 1 into your CD-ROM drive. The software installation menu will appear on the screen automatically after a few seconds.

3.If the software installation menu does not appear, please do the following:

(1) Double-click "My Computer" icon on your desktop.

(2) In “My Computer” window,double-click your CD-ROM drive icon.

4.MiraPhoto is the driver program for your scanner. Select "MiraPhoto" and then follow the instructions on the screen to install. You can then choose to install other application programs. When you install, please follow the instructions of each software installer to proceed.

5.When installation is done, restart your computer. The scanner will be detected automatically.

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Contents Film Scanner Page English Important Safety Instructions English FCC Information Table of Contents Working with Album MiraPhoto Quick Reference Map Memo Features IntroductionFriendly and Smart Driver Hardware IntroductionHolder insertion slot LED indicatorsPower button Eject buttonVentilation holes Power cord receptacleScsi in connector Scsi ID selectorScsi OUT connector 300mm 200mmSoftware Introduction Installation Install the Scsi interface cardConnect the scanner to your computer Install Scanner Driver Software Install scanner driver and other applicationsTest the scanner Making Your First Scan Place original on the holderIf you want to scan a filmstrip Insert the filmstrip holder into the holder insertion slot If you want to scan slides Scan To use Scan button To preview manuallyEdit Memo Using MiraPhoto Menu Bar Scan Size… Monitor Gamma Auto Preview ContentsFilm Type Scanner Info…Image Thumbnail Area Combo BoxesEnglish Resolution box Film Selection Area Control Buttons Tool Buttons Film Type buttonFlip button Rotate button Mirror buttonCrop button Color Enhancement Tools button Invert buttonBrightness/Contrast button Brightness controlContrast control Adjustment Area Color Balance buttonChannel Color Adjustment button Lightness BarEntry Box Curve button Color Channel boxTonal Map Input/Output Status Area Level button HistogramAddition, if we take a look at the two images below Shadow Midtone Highlight Threshold Input Level box Output Level boxFilter button Switch button Color Wizard buttonApply all button Preview Area Info buttonMemo Photo Express IntroductionGetting Started Tool Bar WorkspaceEnglish To create a new Album Getting ImagesTo add new images to an album Printing album thumbnailsTo re-align a photo Working on ImagesTo trim your photo To re-size your photoUser defined option To print an image Printing ImagesTo save a photo To create calendars Create CalendarsTo morph an image Morphing PhotosWorking in Project Mode To replace images in a template To move one object over anotherAdding Decoration To add special edge effects to a photo objectTo add frame to a photo object ApplyTo print a template as name cards Printing TemplatesTo output a template as a Web To e-mail a templateTo fax a template Sharing TemplatesTroubleshooting and FAQ TroubleshootingFAQ Service Information Re-packing DirectionsProduct Specification Appendix