Nikon 5000ED Introduction, Principal Features, Illustrations, Terminology, Life-Long Learning

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLSCAN film scanner. This manual is for use with both the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED and the COOLSCAN V ED. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product.

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before using the scanner to

prevent damage to the device.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the scanner.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the scanner.

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other documentation provided.

Principal Features

•The Scan Image Enhancer automatically adjusts hue to produce images with clear contrast

•Digital ICE detects, analyzes, and automatically compensates for scratches and dust

•Digital ROC digitally restores for faded colors in old film

•Digital GEM automatically corrects for film grain, smoothing pictures taken with high-speed film

•Digital DEE reveals details in shadows of backlit and underexposed shots and increases con- trast in “washed-out” areas of highlights to produce natural-looking exposure

Illustrations

The majority of illustrations showing the scanner interface are taken from Windows XP Professional. Where operations in the two operating systems differ, illustrations from Mac OS X are also used.

Terminology

In this manual, the SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED is sometimes referred to as the 5000 ED. Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional are jointly referred to as Windows XP, Windows Millennium Edition as Windows Me, and Windows 98 Second Edition as Windows 98 SE.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, con- tinually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:

•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

•For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support

•For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites 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. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/

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