Checking Your Operating Environment
The following computer system requirements are recommended for using the
Operating Systems:
•Microsoft Windows XP (32bit) SP3 or later
•Microsoft Windows XP (64bit) SP2 or later
•Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64bit) SP1 or later
•Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64bit)
Specifications:
•CPU: Intel Core2 Duo 3.0 GHz or faster
•Memory: 1 GB or more
•USB 2.0 interface
Interface Cable
•Use the cable provided or a
IMPORTANT
•If you use the USB interface that was provided as standard with your computer:
•Use the most recently available USB 2.0 driver provided by Microsoft. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer for more detailed information.
•Not all USB interfaces provided as standard with personal computers are guaranteed. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer for more detailed information.
•Scanning speeds are slower if your computer’s standard USB interface is USB 1.1.
•You should use the USB cable originally bundled with the scanner or a
•If the CPU, memory, interface card, and other specifications do not satisfy the installation requirements, the scanning speed may be greatly reduced and transmission may take longer.
•Even if the computer satisfies the recommended specifications, the scanning speed may vary, depending on the scan settings.
Installing the Scanning Utility
Follow the instructions below to install the Scanning Utility and the dedicated driver.
NOTE
The dedicated scanner driver is installed after the Scanning Utility has been installed.
1 Turn ON your computer, and log on to Windows.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to log on as the Administrator.
2 Insert the setup disc into the CD-ROM drive.
This manual assumes that “D” is assigned to your
3 Click [Start], and then click [All Programs].
The procedure in Windows XP/7 is different from the ones described in this manual. Refer to the Windows XP/7 “Help and Support Center” to select [Run].
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