Chapter 2 Setup

5. Turning the Power ON (Scanner Recognition)

When you turn ON the computer and the scanner, the Windows Plug and Play function recognizes the scanner and automatically installs the required device driver.

About the Power Switch

The power switch is located on the scanner’s side panel, and the following appears on the display panel when the power switch is turned ON. (See p. 6-2.)

Power Switch

Display panel

IMPORTANT

When connecting the scanner to the computer using a SCSI cable, be sure to turn ON the scanner first, and then turn ON the computer. If you turn ON the computer first, the scanner may not be properly recognized by the computer.

Press the power switch again to turn the scanner OFF.

After turning the scanner OFF, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it ON again.

If you will not be using the scanner for an extended period, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet for safety.

Scanner Recognition

The scanner will be recognized the first time it is connected to the computer.

1.Make sure that the scanner and computer are connected properly.

2.Turn ON the scanner.

3.Turn ON the computer.

4.Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

5.Windows automatically recognizes the scanner and performs the device driver installation.

Windows 2000

Windows XP

Windows Vista

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