Nikon 9000ED user manual Control Area, Autoexposure button, Tools button, Prefs button

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1Eject button

Ejects the holder from the scanner.

2Autofocus button

Click to focus the scanner. Control-click (Windows) or option-click (Macintosh) to select a new focus point.

3Autoexposure button

When this button is clicked, the scanner analyzes the current image and adjusts exposure for optimal results.

4Zoom buttons

Click to zoom in for a closer look at the portion of the image currently se-

lected in the preview area. Click to zoom out.

5Settings menu

Save and load settings or reset settings to default values.

6Film type menu

Choose an option that matches the type of ﬁlm being scanned: Positive for posi- tive or reversal ﬁlm, Neg (Color) for color negatives, or Neg (Mono) for black- and-white negatives. A separate Koda- chrome option is available for scanning Kodachrome positives.

7Frame size menu

Choose the frame size when scanning medium-format (120/220 or Brownie) ﬁlm in the FH-869S, or optional FH-869G or FH-869GR ﬁlm holders.

8Color model menu

Choose a color model according to how the image will be processed or used.

9Tools button

Click to open the Tool Chest or progress window.

10Help button

Click to open Nikon Scan help.

11Prefs button

Click to open the “Preferences” dialog.

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Contents Manuel de Iutilisateur Manual del Usuario Nikon Film Scanner Product Documentation On CDFor Your Safety At voltages of AC 125 V or lessDo not handle with wet hands Iii Page Table of Contents Supplied Film Holders Optional Film Holders Before You Begin Illustrations Principal FeaturesIntroduction TerminologyParts of the Scanner Status LED Scanner status is indicated as followsScanner status Rear View Precautions for Use Check the status LEDPage Setup Setup and Scanning Guide Install softwareImaging applica Tion e.g., Adobe Insert ﬁlm Installing Nikon Scan WindowsWindows 98 SE Click Install NextIf the Language Selection Dialog Is Not Displayed Device Registration Windows 2000 Professional Select LS- 4000/8000/9000 and click NextWindows 2000 Professional Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 98 SESettings File Extensions 10Click WindowsViewing the Easy Scanning Guide Windows Hard-disk Space‡ FirewireMacintosh Mac OSClick Easy Install Authenticate Mac OS X OnlyClick Install to begin installation Selecting a Plug-ins Folder Mac OSClick Macintosh 10Select Apple RGBViewing the Easy Scanning Guide Macintosh Choose a Location Installing the ScannerInstalling the Scanner Choose a ﬂat, stable location close to the computerConnect the Power Cable Make sure the power switch is in the off positionConnecting the Ieee 1394 Cable Connecting the ScannerComputers with Four-Pin Connectors Basic Scanning Windows 2000 Professional Turn the Scanner OnWindows 98 SE If the Status LED FlickersCaring for Holders and Film Place Film in the HolderFilm Optional Film HoldersInserting Film Place ﬁlm in the holderFH-835S Holder for 35-mm Film Inserting FilmInsert masking sheets When scanning a single strip or strips Positioning FilmProceed to -Open the Scan Window FH-835M Holder for 35-mm SlidesInserting Slides FH-869S Holder for Medium-Format FilmScanning Curled Film Open the Scan Window Application Platform DescriptionApplication Platform Scan window will open Nikon Scan Is Unable to Find Any Active DevicesTemporary Storage Windows Only Insert the Holder Inserting HoldersCalibration Choose a Film Type and Color Model Option Use withOption Description Preview Preview button Rotating and Flipping ImagesButtonFunction Select a Crop Scan Image Enhancer Choosing an Output Size and ResolutionScan Bit Depth Easy Scanning GuideScan and Save Click the Scan buttonBatch Scans Select the save command Typical Save As dialogsPrinting Images Eject and Exit Removing HoldersWindows Me Do Not Use Force Remove the ﬁlm Latches. Open the holder and use FH-869S Holder for Brownie FilmNikon Scan Scan Window Tool ChestScan Window Parts of the scan window are identiﬁed belowTools button Control AreaAutoexposure button Prefs buttonPreview button Information PanelPreview and Scan Buttons Scan buttonThumbnail Drawer Tab Preview AreaProgress Window Best choice in most situations Tool ChestAccording to how image will be used SionsCurves Scan Bit Depth Use this feature to reduce noiseMulti Sample Scanning Choose a bit depth of sixteen or eight bitsOptional Holders Film holder FH-869M 120/220 Mounted Film HolderRemoving Slides FH-869M Holder for Medium-Format SlidesInserting Slides Do Not Mix Positive and Negative FilmInserting Film Keep the Glass CleanFH-869G Glass-Covered Holder for Medium-Format Film Newton’s RingsRemoving Film Snap the holder closedTilt the holder to slide the ﬁlm over the de Pins in the holder FH-869GR Rotating Holder for Medium-Format FilmUse an Appropriate Mask Angle indicator Do not place negatives in the holder with positive ﬁlm FH-816 Holder for 16-mm FilmUse Only One Type of Film Inserting Film and Masking SheetsInsert masking sheets Slide contacts the base of the clips FH-8G1 Medical HolderInsert the slides cover up. Stop when Scanning 35-mm SlidesTechnical Notes Maintenance Transporting the ScannerServicing Troubleshooting ProblemPossible cause Installing the Ieee 1394 Firewire Interface BoardInstallation Operating systemInsert Disk Dialog Installing the Ieee 1394 Interface BoardUpdating the Ieee 1394 Drivers Windows 98 SE Only Click Browse…Installing the Interface Board Installing the Ieee 1394 Firewire Interface BoardInstalling the Device Drivers Windows Only Windows XP, Windows 2000 ProfessionalDisplay the System Properties dialog Windows XP Windows 2000 Professional, Windows MeOpen the Hardware panel and click the Device Manager button Windows 98 SE Compliant Ieee 1394 Host Controller and click NextInsert Disk Dialog Uninstalling Nikon Scan Export SettingsSelect Nikon Scan 4 Uninstall Macintosh Select Uninstall Click Continue…Custom Install Macintosh Only Select Custom InstallPage If the Scanner Is Not Listed Speciﬁcations Button is clicked fol Supplied Film HoldersScanning time With FH-835M 35-mm slide mount holder IngSlide Angle adjustment Size and weightOptional Film Holders Slide coverSymbols Index6MRA0730