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Nikon LS8000 user manual AControl area

Models: LS8000

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AControl area

AControl area

Contains the most frequently used scanning and preview controls.

BInformation panel

Provides information on current scan settings.

CPreview button

Click to preview the frame to be scanned. The preview shows how the image will look when it is scanned.

DScan button

Click to scan the selected portion of the image into the host application.

EInteractive help

Gives a brief tip about the control under the mouse cursor.

FThumbnail drawer tab

Click to select frames to be scanned from multi-frame film.

GPreview area

The preview image is displayed here.

HTool chest Contains tools for:

•setting the image orientation and choosing the portion of the image to be scanned

•controlling the physical dimensions and file size of the image when opened in the host application

•enhancing color, contrast, and sharpness

•removing the effects of scratches, dust, fading, and film grain

•controlling scanner settings

IScan Progress window

Shows what actions are being performed, and gives a log of automated tasks.

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Nikon LS8000 user manual AControl area

Contents

Setup User’s ManualScanning Nikon Scan ReferenceInstall Nikon Scan scanner driver software Scanning GuidePlace the film to be scanned in a film holder Product Documentation User’s Manual this manualNikon Scan Reference Manual on CD WARNINGS For Your SafetyCAUTIONS Notices Notice for customers in the U.S.ACAUTIONS Trademark Information Notice for customers in CanadaSetup Table of ContentsDevice Registration Windows Only ScanningFilm Holders for the 8000 ED Nikon ScanReference viii IntroductionIllustrations Life-LongLearningBefore Using Your Scanner SetupInstalling Nikon Scan Connecting the ScannerBefore Using Your Scanner Connecting the ScannerUsing the Scanner with a Windows Computer Your Scanner Get to Know Your ScannerAccessories SUPERCOOLSCAN8000ED Choose a Location Keep the Holder Slot ClosedProtect Your Film Connecting IEEE 1394/Firewire Devices Installing the Interface Board Installing the IEEE 1394/Firewire Interface BoardPage Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Select Control Panel from the StartDevice Manager… Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SE Page Installing Nikon Scan under Windows Installing Nikon ScanNikon Scan 3 Version Nikon Scan 3 VersionThe Welcome Window Installation ROM drive. When the Welcome dialog is displayed, click Nikon Scan Click Next to install Nikon Scan 3 to The installation complete dialog will Installation Installing Nikon Scan on a MacintoshInstall Once the Nikon Scan program files ages directly into any application that Connecting the Scanner Connect the Power CableConnecting the Interface Cable For more information on Turn the Scanner OnWindows Only Device RegistrationRegistering the Scanner with Windows XP Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional4 Click Continue Anyway 3 Select ls8000xp.infConfirming Device Registration Windows XP Double-clickthe listing for your scanner Confirm that the scanner is working properlyClick Reinstall Driver… Updating the Device Driver Windows XPDriver… 5 Click Continue Anyway 4 Select ls8000xp.infWindows 2000 Professional 4 Click Browse… Select Specify a locationConfirm the file path Begin installation of the device driversIf the Correct Path Is Not Displayed Click Next9 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation10Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computerTurn the scanner on Double-clickthe listing for your scanner Confirm that the scanner is working properlyDriver… Click Update Driver…Page Registering the Scanner with Windows Me Windows Millennium Edition MeNext Select LS8000ME.INF3 Click Finish Click Finish to complete installation4 Restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computerConfirming Device Registration Windows Me Double-clickthe listing for your scanner Confirm that the scanner is working properlyUpdating the Device Driver Windows Me Click Update Driver…Driver… 5 Select LS8000ME.INF Registering the Scanner with Windows 98 SE Windows 98 Second Edition SEBrowse Select Specify a location and click3b Insert the Nikon Scan 3 CD Select Specify a locationSelect the Win98SE folder Confirming Device Registration Windows 98 SE Double-clickthe listing for your scanner Confirm that the scanner is working properlyUpdating the Device Driver Windows 98 SE Click Reinstall Driver…Driver… Select the Win98SE folder Step 1—Readythe Film ScanningStep 2—Placethe Film in the Holder Step 3—Insertthe HolderStep 1—Readythe Film Insertion guide Upper cover Hooks ⋅ Scanning Single Strips Step 2—Placethe Film in the HolderPerforations Openings Direction of insertion Inserting Holders Step 3—Insertthe HolderMaking a Scan Step 4—Scanthe SlideStarting Nikon Scan WindowsUsing Nikon scan for the First Time Using Nikon ScanChoose the type of film to be scanned Choose the frames to be scanned Selected thumbnail Scroll bar Drag to enlarge thumbnail areaClick the Preview button The preview will be displayed in the preview areaPreview button Tools button 5 Adjust scan settingsRotate or flip the image 7 Compensate for defects 8 Select a crop Choose an output size and resolution •Keep this crop 10 Adjust color, contrast, and sharpness The Processed/Natural Tabs 11 Click the Scan button to begin scanning 12 Scan additional images 13 Exit Nikon Scan and turn the scanner off 13-4.Turn the scanner off Film Holders for the 8000 ED Holders Provided with Your ScannerOptional Holders When scanning Holders Provided with Your Scannerframes in length FH-835Sholder for 35-mmfilm stripsUsing the FH-835SHolder for 35-mmFilm Strips Cautions Apertures Lower holderDirection of insertion Perforations OpeningsMasking Sheets Inserting Film and Masking Sheets Removing Film from the Holder Using the FH-835MHolder for Mounted 35-mmSlides Mounts must be 1.0–3.2mm in thickness. Other mounts can not be used CautionsCautions Removing Slides from the Holder6 ⋅ 4.5: up to four frames Using the FH-869SHolder for Brownie Film6 ⋅ 9: up to three frames 6 ⋅ 7–6 ⋅ 9: up to two framesDirection of insertion Film stopCurled Film Removing Film from the Holder When scanning Optional HoldersMounted medium-format film FH-869Mholder for mounted Brownie filmpared tissue samples When scanningGlass 26 mm ⋅ 76 mm microscope slides of pre FH-816 16-mmfilm holderUsing the FH-869MHolder for Mounted Brownie Film Do not place negative and positive film in the holder at the same time CautionsRemoving Slides from the Holder CautionsDo not leave the film in the holder for extended periods, as it may deform the clips that hold the slide mounts in place 6 ⋅ 6: up to three frames 6 ⋅ 4.5: up to four frames6 ⋅ 7–6 ⋅ 9: up to two frames Glass cover Sliding knobPlacing Seals Between Frames First exposure Masking sheet Film guides 4 Snap the cover closedDirection of insertion Eject button Removing Film from the HolderUpper cover Sliding knob Guide pins Masking sheetGuide pins Masking sheet Aperture Angle indicator Locking screw Eject button Removing Film from the HolderUpper cover Hooks ⋅ Using the FH-816Holder for 16-mmFilm StripsMasking sheets Masking SheetsInserting Film and Masking Sheets Page Removing Film from the Holder Using the FH-8G1Medical Holder Eject button Direction of insertionCautions Removing Slides from the HolderViewing the Nikon Scan 3 Software Manual Nikon ScanViewing the Nikon Scan 3 Reference Manual 5 Follow the on-screeninstructions to complete installation The Scan Window The Parts of the Scan WindowAFGH B EI C D AControl area The Control Area Settings MenuEject Button Autofocus ButtonWindow Buttons Media Type MenuMedia Type Menu •Prefs: click to open the preferences dialogThe Information Panel Dimensions/File SizeOrientation Image EnhancementThe Thumbnail Drawer Tab The Preview ButtonThe Processed/Natural Tabs The Scan ButtonLayout Tools The Tool ChestInformation CropDigital ICE Cubed Unsharp MaskAnalog Gain Scanner ExtrasThe Scan Progress Window Maintenance ReferenceTroubleshooting SpecificationsMaintenance Caring for Your ScannerStoring the Scanner Transporting the Scanner Cleaning the ScannerCaring for Holders CleaningStorage TransportProblem TroubleshootingPossible Cause or removed The status LED flashesThe status LED flashes Problemto computer The quality of scanned images is poor Possible CauseProblem Possible Cause•The interface cable is not properly connected Scanner Specifications SpecificationsSUPER COOLSCAN 8000 ED LS-8000ED Optical resolutionDimensions Power supplyScanning time InterfaceFH-835SHolder for 35-mmStrip Film Holder SpecificationsFH-835MHolder for 35-mmSlide Mounts FH-869SHolder for Brownie Strip FilmFH-869G Glass-CoveredHolder for Brownie Film Specifications for Optional HoldersFH-869MHolder for Brownie Slide Mounts FH-816Holder for 16-mmFilmIndex