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Problem Possible cause
Computer does not
recognize scanner
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• Other IEEE 1394 devices are connected and turne d on
Disconnect the other devices. If the scanner is connected via a hub,
adapter, or extension cable, disconnect the scanner and reconnect i t
directly to the computer. If this does not solve the problem, unin-
stall all software that uses the IEEE 1394 i nterf ace an d reinstall Nikon
Scan.
• Interface board is not compatible
At the time of writing, operation has been confi rmed only with the
interface board provided with the scanner. Operation is not guaran-
teed with other boards or with built-in IEEE 1394 ports. Install the
supplied interface board (desktop computers) or consul t a Nikon ser-
vice representative for information on approved IEEE 1394 interface
boards or cards.
• Interface board is not correctly install ed
Check the documentation provided w ith interface board or card.
• Scanner device driver is missing or corrupte d (Windows only)
Check that the device driver is co rrectly installed.
• Nikon Scan is not correctly installed
Uninstall and reinstall Nikon Scan. For more information, see the
Nikon Scan Reference Manual.
• IEEE 1394 drivers require updating (Windows 9 8 SE only)
Update the IEEE 1394 drivers.
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10, 15,
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10–18,
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Installing the IEEE 1394 (Firewi re) Interface Board
Installing the IEEE 1394 (Firewire) Interface Board

Users whose computer is not equipped with a compatible IEEE 1394 interface must install

the supplied IEEE 1394 (Firewire) interface board (Macintosh users should note that beige G3

computers are not equipped with a built-in Firewire inter face). To install the board, follow

the steps below.

Operating system Installation
Windows XP
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows Me
1 Install the interface board. The board device drivers will be
installed automatically when the computer is turned on.
2 Confi rm that the board is correctly registered in the Windows
Device Manager.
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Windows 98 SE
1 Update the IEEE 1394 drivers.
2 Install the interface board.
3 Install the drivers for the interface board.
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Computers Without an Empty Full-Sized PCI Slot
The supplied IEEE 1394 board can only be installed in a full-sized PCI slot. It can not be installed in laptop
computers or in computers with a low-profi le PCI slot. For information on other approved boards and
PCMCIA cards, see the Nikon web site for your area ( 2).