User’s Manual
Setup
Scanning 35 mm Slides Scanning 35 mm Film Nikon Scan Reference
Device Registration
Install Nikon Scan scanner driver software
Set up the scanner and connect it to your computer
Scan the film using Nikon Scan
Scanning Guide
Nikon Scan Reference Manual on CD
Product Documentation
User’s Manual this manual
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WARNINGS
CAUTIONS
CAUTIONS
Notices
Notice for customers in the U.S.A
Trademark Information
Notice for customers in Canada
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Device Registration Windows Only
Table of Contents
Setup
Scanning 35-mm Slides
Scanning 35-mm Film
Nikon Scan
Reference
Introduction
viii
Illustrations
Life-Long Learning
Setup
Before Using Your Scanner
Installing Nikon Scan
Connecting the Scanner
Using the Scanner with a Windows Computer
En Before Using Your Scanner
Connecting the Scanner
Get to Know Your Scanner
Your Scanner
Accessories
SUPERCOOLSCAN4000ED COOLSCANIVED
En Keep the Adapter Slot Closed
Choose a Location
Protect Your Film
Connecting the Scanner
En Using the 4000 ED with Other Devices
Using the COOLSCAN IV ED with Other Devices
Installing the Interface Board
Installing the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board 4000 ED Only
Do I Need to Install the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board?
En Installing the Interface Board 4000 ED Only
Installing the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface Board in a PCI Slot
Installing the Device Drivers Windows Only
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional
En Windows 2000 Professional
Device Manager button
Windows Millennium Edition Me
En Windows 98 Second Edition SE
Select Search for the best driver for
Next
your device Recommended and click
Page
En Installing Nikon Scan
Installing Nikon Scan under Windows
Nikon Scan 3 Version
Nikon Scan 3 Version
Updating the IEEE 1394 Drivers Windows 98 SE Only
will need to complete the IEEE 1394 driver update as described below
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update
close the Welcome dialog
En Installation
displayed, click Nikon Scan
If the Welcome Dialog Is Not Displayed
Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional
Click Next to install Nikon Scan 3 to the
folder for Nikon Scan 3 shown under “In
stall Location,” or click Browse… to choose another location
workflow. More information about the
displayed. Click Finish to exit the
InstallShield wizard
installation of Nikon Scan
Installing Nikon Scan on a Macintosh
Installation
stall
the Install Location menu and click In
Once the Nikon Scan program files have
9 This completes installation of Nikon Scan
Connecting the Scanner
Connecting the Power Cable
En Connecting the Interface Cable 4000 ED
Four-Pin Connectors
Connecting the Interface Cable COOLSCAN IV ED
Connector A
Connector B
COOLSCAN IV ED
En Turn the Scanner On
For more information on
Windows Only
Device Registration
Registering the 4000 ED with Windows
Registering the Scanner with Windows XP
Registering the 4000 ED with Windows
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional
3 Select ls4000xp.inf
4 Click Continue Anyway
Confirming Device Registration Windows XP
If the Scanner Is Not Listed
4000 ED
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
Double-click the listing for your scanner that
Click Reinstall Driver…
Updating the Device Driver Windows XP
Driver…
The Welcome Window
4 Select ls4000xp.inf
5 Click Continue
Windows 2000 Professional
Registering the Scanner with Windows 2000 Professional
Select Specify a location
4 Click Browse…
When the dialog shown at right is dis- played, click Browse…
Select the Win2000 folder
If the Correct Path Is Not Displayed
9 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation
10Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer
11Confirm device registration
4000 ED
Confirming Device Registration Windows 2000 Professional
4000 ED
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
Double-click the listing for your scanner
Driver…
Click Update Driver…
Updating the Device Driver Windows 2000 Professional
4000 ED
Windows Millennium Edition Me
Registering the Scanner with Windows Me
Select LS4000ME.INF
Next
3 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation
4 Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer
5 Confirm device registration
4000 ED
Confirming Device Registration Windows Me
4000 ED
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
Double-click the listing for your scanner
Driver…
Updating the Device Driver Windows Me
Click Update Driver…
5 Select LS4000ME.INF
Windows 98 Second Edition SE
Registering the Scanner with Windows 98 SE
Select Specify a location and click
Browse
Select Specify a location
The Welcome Window
Select the Win98SE folder
Confirming Device Registration Windows 98 SE
4000 ED
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
Double-click the listing for your scanner that
Driver…
Updating the Device Driver Windows 98 SE
Click Reinstall Driver…
Select the Win98SE folder
Registering the COOLSCAN IV ED with Windows
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional
Registering the Scanner with Windows XP
If the Dialog Is Not Displayed
3 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation
4 Confirm device registration
IV ED
COOLSCAN
Confirming Device Registration Windows XP
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
Double-click the listing for your scanner
IV ED
COOLSCAN
Updating the Device Driver Windows XP
Click Reinstall driver…
driver…
“ls40xp.inf”
4 Select ls40xp.inf
5 Click Continue Anyway
IV COOLSCAN
Windows 2000 Professional
Registering the Scanner with Windows 2000 Professional
3 Select CD-ROM drives
Begin installation of the device drivers
Select CD-ROM drives and click Next
Click Next
6 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation
7 Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer
8 Confirm device registration
IV ED
Confirming Device Registration Windows 2000 Professional
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
Double-click the listing for your scanner
IV ED
COOLSCAN
Driver…
Click Update Driver…
Updating the Device Driver Windows 2000 Professional
Select the search option
Windows Millennium Edition Me
Registering the Scanner with Windows Me
4 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation
5 Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer
6 Confirm device registration
IV ED
Confirming Device Registration Windows Me
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
Double-click the listing for your scanner
IV ED
COOLSCAN
Driver…
Click Update Driver…
Updating the Device Driver Windows Me
Select the search option
Windows 98 Second Edition SE
Registering the Scanner with Windows 98 SE
Browse
Select Specify a location and click
Select Specify a location
Begin installation of the device drivers
7 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation
Click Next
8 Confirm device registration
Confirming Device Registration Windows 98 SE
Confirm that the scanner is working properly
Double-click the listing for your scanner that
IV ED
COOLSCAN
2 Click Reinstall driver
Updating the Device Driver Windows 98 SE
Specify a location and click Browse
Scanning 35-mm Slides
Step 1-Ready the Slide
Step 2-Insert the Adapter
Step 3-Insert the Slide
35-mm slide
Step 1-Ready the Slide
Step 2-Insert the Adapter
Step 3-Insert the Slide
Compatible Slides
Step 4-Scan the Slide
Making a Scan
Windows
Mac OS
type menu 3 Choose a color model
The Nikon Scan scan window will open on the desktop
Choose the film type
Click the Preview button
The preview will be displayed in the preview area
Preview button
Preview area
5 Adjust scan settings
Rotate or flip the image
7 Compensate for defects
8 Select a crop
Choose an output size and resolution
Keep this file size
Keep this crop
Keep this output size
10 Adjust color, contrast, and sharpness Curves
The Processed /Natural Tabs
11 Click the Scan button Click the Scan button to begin scanning
12 Scan additional images
13 Exit Nikon Scan and turn the scanner off 13-1. Remove the slide
13-2. Remove the film adapter
Slide the film adapter from the adapter slot
13-3. Close the sliding cover Slide the cover closed
13-4. Exit Nikon Scan
COOLSCAN IV ED
4000 ED
Scanning 35-mm Film
Using the FH-3
Using the SA-21
Film That Can Not Be Scanned in the SA-21
Film That Can Not Be Scanned in the SA-21
Film That Can Not Be Used
Problem
Solution
Solution
Film That Must Be Repaired Before Use
Problem
Solution
See page 105 for information on using the FH-3
Problem
Using the FH-3
Hold the adapter with the Nikon logo
face up
For more information on
Unlatch the holder snaps and flip the
upper holder open
Place a strip of film in the lower por
tion of the holder, aligning each
the ends of the lower holder
Return the upper holder to its origi
nal position, aligning the ends with
Align the frame you want to scan with
86-98 of this manual
Using the Film Holder
you want to scan into the MA-20 S
Scanning Frames in Order
Using the SA-21
selecting the frame to be scanned, see the following pages
The Thumbnail Drawer
Using the Thumbnail Drawer Continued
Ejecting Film
COOLSCAN IV ED
4000 ED
Nikon Scan
Viewing the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual
Viewing the Nikon Scan 3 Reference Manual
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation
The Scan Window
The Parts of the Scan Window
AFG B
EI C D
A Control area
B Information panel
C Preview button
D Scan button
Settings Menu
The Control Area
Eject Button
Autofocus Button
Color Model Menu
Window Buttons
Prefs click to open the preferences dialog
Help click to open the Nikon Scan help file
Dimensions/File Size
The Information Panel
Orientation
Image Enhancement
The Preview Button
The Thumbnail Drawer Tab
The Processed/Natural Tabs
The Scan Button
The Tool Chest
Layout Tools
Information
Crop
Unsharp Mask
Digital ICE cubed
Analog Gain
Scanner Extras
The Scan Progress Window
Reference
Possible Cause
Troubleshooting
Problem
Problem
The status LED flashes
to computer The quality of scanned images is poor
Possible Cause
Problem
Possible Cause
Your computer does not recognize the scanner
The scanner is off Turn the scanner on
When Film Jams in the SA-21
If the Film Jams During Loading
If the Film Jams Inside the Adapter
SA-21 Locking Mechanism
Removing Film
2 Release the frame lock lever and open the roller frame
Storing the Scanner
Maintenance
Caring for Your Scanner
Cleaning the Scanner
Transporting the Scanner
Storing the SA-21 Strip-Film Adapter
Cleaning the SA-21 Strip-Film Adapter
Caring for Adapters
Release the frame lock lever as shown below and open the roller frame
Rollers Toothed wheel Roller frame
Caring for the FH-3 Film Holder
Caring for the MA-20 S Slide Mount Adapter
Optional Accessories
Options Available for the 4000 ED and COOLSCAN IV ED
IA-20 S Adapter for APS IX240 Film
FH-G1 Medical Slide Holder
Specifications
Scanner Specifications
Optical resolution
SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED LS-4000 ED
Power supply
Maximum power consumption while scanning
Power consumption at standby
Dimensions
COOLSCAN IV ED LS-40 ED
Optical resolution
Film
Aperture
Power supply
Maximum power consumption while scanning
Power consumption at standby
Scanning time
Adapter Specifications
Mounted 35 mm slides, 1.0-3.2 mm in thickness
70 ⋅ 49 ⋅ 158 mm/2.77˝ ⋅ 1.93˝ ⋅ 6.22˝ W ⋅ H ⋅
35 mm film of one to six frames color or monochrome, positive
Specifications for Optional Adapters
142 ⋅ 85 ⋅ 325 mm/5.59˝ ⋅
Index