Nikon 9000ED FH-8G1 Medical Holder, Insert the slides cover up. Stop when, Scanning 35-mm Slides

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FH-8G1 Medical Holder

The FH-8G1 can be used to scan up to three glass microscope slides of prepared tissue samples. Slides must be 26 × 76 mm with a base 0.8–1.5 mm thick, a cover no more than 25 mm wide, 60 mm long, and 0.18 mm thick, and a total thickness of no more than 2 mm, including adhesive.

Inserting Slides

Insert the slides cover up. Stop when the	Guides
slide contacts the base of the clips.
Inserting Slides
Insert slides between the guides. Forcing
the slides onto the guides could damage the
slides or clips and prevent the scanner from
focusing correctly. To minimize resistance,
try inserting slides at a slight angle.	Clips
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Direction

of insertion

Removing Slides

Slide the samples out from under the clips that hold them in place.

Do Not Use Force

Do not use force when removing slides. Fail- ure to observe this precaution could damage the clips. Do not lift the slides up until fully removed from the clips.

Do Not Store Slides in the Holder

Leaving slides in the holder for extended periods could damage the clips holding the slides in place.

Do Not Use Digital ICE, Digital ROC, Digital GEM, or Digital DEE ( 50)

Noise may appear in images scanned with Digital ICE, Digital ROC, Digital GEM, or Digital DEE.

Scanning 35-mm Slides

The FH-8G1 can also be used to scan 35-mm slides. Do not mix 35-mm slides with microscope slides.

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Contents Manuel de Iutilisateur Manual del Usuario Nikon Film Scanner On CD Product DocumentationAt voltages of AC 125 V or less For Your SafetyDo not handle with wet hands Iii Page Table of Contents Supplied Film Holders Optional Film Holders Before You Begin Introduction Principal FeaturesIllustrations TerminologyParts of the Scanner Status LED Scanner status is indicated as followsScanner status Rear View Check the status LED Precautions for UsePage 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 Windows 2000 Professional Select LS- 4000/8000/9000 and click NextDevice Registration Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 98 SE10Click Windows Settings File ExtensionsViewing the Easy Scanning Guide Windows Macintosh FirewireHard-disk Space‡ Mac OSAuthenticate Mac OS X Only Click Easy InstallSelecting a Plug-ins Folder Mac OS Click Install to begin installation10Select Apple RGB Click MacintoshViewing the Easy Scanning Guide Macintosh Installing the Scanner Installing the ScannerChoose a Location Choose a ﬂat, stable location close to the computerMake sure the power switch is in the off position Connect the Power CableConnecting the Ieee 1394 Cable Connecting the ScannerComputers with Four-Pin Connectors Basic Scanning Windows 98 SE Turn the Scanner OnWindows 2000 Professional If the Status LED FlickersFilm Place Film in the HolderCaring for Holders and Film Optional Film HoldersFH-835S Holder for 35-mm Film Place ﬁlm in the holderInserting Film Inserting FilmPositioning Film Insert masking sheets When scanning a single strip or stripsInserting Slides FH-835M Holder for 35-mm SlidesProceed to -Open the Scan Window 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 Bit Depth Choosing an Output Size and ResolutionScan Image Enhancer 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 Latches. Open the holder and use Remove the ﬁlmDo Not Use Force FH-869S Holder for Brownie FilmScan Window Tool Chest Nikon ScanParts of the scan window are identiﬁed below Scan WindowAutoexposure button Control AreaTools button Prefs buttonPreview and Scan Buttons Information PanelPreview button Scan buttonThumbnail Drawer Tab Preview AreaProgress Window According to how image will be used Tool ChestBest choice in most situations SionsCurves Multi Sample Scanning Use this feature to reduce noiseScan Bit Depth Choose a bit depth of sixteen or eight bitsOptional Holders FH-869M 120/220 Mounted Film Holder Film holderInserting Slides FH-869M Holder for Medium-Format SlidesRemoving Slides Do Not Mix Positive and Negative FilmFH-869G Glass-Covered Holder for Medium-Format Film Keep the Glass CleanInserting 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 Use Only One Type of Film FH-816 Holder for 16-mm FilmDo not place negatives in the holder with positive ﬁlm Inserting Film and Masking SheetsInsert masking sheets Insert the slides cover up. Stop when FH-8G1 Medical HolderSlide contacts the base of the clips Scanning 35-mm SlidesTechnical Notes Maintenance Transporting the ScannerServicing Problem TroubleshootingInstallation Installing the Ieee 1394 Firewire Interface BoardPossible cause Operating systemUpdating the Ieee 1394 Drivers Windows 98 SE Only Installing the Ieee 1394 Interface BoardInsert Disk Dialog Click Browse…Installing the Device Drivers Windows Only Installing the Ieee 1394 Firewire Interface BoardInstalling the Interface Board 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 Compliant Ieee 1394 Host Controller and click Next Windows 98 SEInsert Disk Dialog Uninstalling Nikon Scan Export SettingsSelect Nikon Scan 4 Uninstall Macintosh Click Continue… Select UninstallSelect Custom Install Custom Install Macintosh OnlyPage If the Scanner Is Not Listed Speciﬁcations Scanning time With FH-835M 35-mm slide mount holder Supplied Film HoldersButton is clicked fol IngOptional Film Holders Angle adjustment Size and weightSlide Slide coverIndex Symbols6MRA0730