Nikon LS8000 user manual Introduction, Viii, Illustrations, Life-Long Learning

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 8000 ED (8000 ED). This manual describes how to care for, install, and use your scanner. Be sure that you have read and under- stood its contents before using your scanner, and leave it where those who use the scanner will read it.

To make it easier find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, information that you should read before using your Nikon scanner to prevent damage to the device.

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Illustrations

The majority of illustrations in this manual are taken from Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (hereafter, “Windows XP”). Illustrations from Mac OS are used together with Windows illus- trations where operations in the two operating systems differ.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continu- ally updated information is available on-line at www.nikon-euro.com. Visit this site to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography.

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