At the language selection screen, select your preferred language. When you see the antivirus software message, click Continue. Read the license agreement, then click Agree to continue.

Install the Software

Wait! You must install your software before connecting the scanner to your computer. The installation process may take several minutes. Be sure to close all open programs and turn off any virus protection programs.

The software works with Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, and Macintosh® OS X 10.2.x to 10.3.x. Follow the steps below (for Windows), or the steps in the next column (for Macintosh).

Note: If you don’t already have Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements on your computer, install Photoshop Elements from the CD-ROM included with your scanner.

Windows

First you’ll install Adobe Photoshop Elements, then your scanner software, and finally SilverFast.

Photoshop Elements

1 Insert the Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The installer starts automatically. At the first screen, click Next.

2 Make sure US English is selected and click Next.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to begin installation and accept the software license conditions.

4 When you see this screen, click the Adobe Photoshop Elements button.

Click Adobe Photoshop

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5 Follow the on-screen instructions. When you’re asked for a serial number, enter the number printed on the sticker attached to the CD-ROM sleeve.

If you don’t have Acrobat® Reader,® eject the CD-ROM and repeat steps 1 to 3. Then select Adobe Acrobat Reader to install it.

Remove the CD-ROM and install the scanner software as described below.

Scanner Software

1 Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The installer starts automatically. If it doesn’t start, do the following:

•Windows XP: Click Start, click My Computer, then double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon.

•Windows 98, Me, and 2000: Double-click My Computer, then double-click the EPSON CD-ROM icon.

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5 At the Software Installation screen, click Install. The software installs automatically.

Click Install

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At the end of the installation, click Exit.

Register your scanner when prompted, then remove the CD-ROM.

Continue with the instructions in the next column to install SilverFast.