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Nikon LS8000 user manual Scanning, Readythe Film, Placethe Film in the Holder, Insertthe Holder

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Scanning

Scanning

This chapter describes how to make your first scan.

Step 1—Ready the Film	56
Step 2—Place the Film in the Holder	58
Step 3—Insert the Holder	60
Step 4—Scan the Slide	61

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Nikon LS8000 user manual Scanning, Readythe Film, Placethe Film in the Holder, Insertthe Holder, Scanthe Slide

Contents

Setup User’s ManualScanning Nikon Scan ReferencePlace the film to be scanned in a film holder Install Nikon Scan scanner driver softwareScanning Guide Nikon Scan Reference Manual on CD Product DocumentationUser’s Manual this manual WARNINGS For Your SafetyCAUTIONS CAUTIONS NoticesNotice for customers in the U.S.A Trademark Information Notice for customers in CanadaSetup Table of ContentsDevice Registration Windows Only ScanningReference Film Holders for the 8000 EDNikon Scan viii IntroductionIllustrations Life-LongLearningBefore Using Your Scanner SetupInstalling Nikon Scan Connecting the ScannerUsing the Scanner with a Windows Computer Before Using Your ScannerConnecting the Scanner 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 Device Manager… Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP ProfessionalSelect Control Panel from the Start 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 log is displayed, click Nikon Scan InstallationROM drive. When the Welcome dia 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 Interface Cable Connecting the ScannerConnect the Power 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 properlyDriver… Click Reinstall Driver…Updating the Device Driver Windows XP 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 properlyDriver… Updating the Device Driver Windows MeClick Update 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 properlyDriver… Updating the Device Driver Windows 98 SEClick Reinstall 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 areaPreview button Click the Preview buttonThe preview will be displayed in the preview area 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 Optional Holders Film Holders for the 8000 EDHolders Provided with Your Scanner 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 CautionsDo not leave the film in the holder for extended periods, as it may deform the clips that hold the slide mounts in place Removing Slides from the HolderCautions 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 Direction of insertion First exposure Masking sheet Film guides4 Snap the cover closed 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 AFGH B EI C D The Scan WindowThe Parts of the Scan Window 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 SpecificationsStoring the Scanner MaintenanceCaring for Your 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 Cause•The interface cable is not properly connected ProblemPossible Cause 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