Chapter 2 Connecting the ScanSnap

This chapter describes how to connect the ScanSnap to your computer.

2.1 Installing the Supplied Software

Before connecting the ScanSnap to your computer, install the following software on your computer.

Software
Mac OS X

Mac OS X

Mac OS X

Mac OS X

Mac OS X

 

v10.1

v10.2 (*1)

v10.3

v10.4

v10.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

ScanSnap Manager

3

3

3

3

(Driver)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cardiris

3(*2)

3

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3: Supported, –: Not supported)

*1) When the operating system you are using is Mac OS X v10.2.8. *2) When the operating system you are using is Mac OS X v10.3.9.

ATTENTION

We recommend applying the latest updates to the Mac OS for better reliability.

Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

Requirements for the ScanSnap S300M are as follows:

CPU: - PowerPC® G4 Processor 800MHz or higher - Intel® Core™ Solo or Duo Processor

(Intel® Core™ Duo Processor 1.83GHz or higher is recommended)

Memory: 128MB or more

(512MB or more is recommended. When the OS is Mac OS X v10.5, 1GB or more is recommended.)

*If the CPU and memory do not meet the recommended requirements or the USB version 1.1 is used, the scanning speed will slow down.

Installing Cardiris

Prepare the Cardiris CD-ROM.

1.Insert the "Cardiris™ Setup CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive.
2.Double-click the "Cardiris 3.6 for ScanSnap" on the desktop.
3.Double-click the "Cardiris 3.6 for ScanSnap" icon.
A screen of Cardiris installation appears.

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