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Nikon LS8000 user manual Choose the type of film to be scanned

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Choose the type of film to be scanned

1	Choose the type of film to be scanned
	from the Nikon Scan media-type

menu.

2	Choose a color model from the color-
	model menu. Calibrated RGB is the

best choice in most circumstances. The Grayscale option is for use when scan- ning black-and-white (monochrome) film, while CMYK is intended for pro- fessionals who wish to create a file ready for printing on an industrial four-color printer.

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Nikon LS8000 user manual Choose the type of film to be scanned

Contents

Setup User’s ManualScanning Nikon Scan ReferenceScanning Guide Install Nikon Scan scanner driver softwarePlace the film to be scanned in a film holder User’s Manual this manual Product DocumentationNikon Scan Reference Manual on CD WARNINGS For Your SafetyCAUTIONS Notice for customers in the U.S.A NoticesCAUTIONS Trademark Information Notice for customers in CanadaSetup Table of ContentsDevice Registration Windows Only ScanningNikon Scan Film Holders for the 8000 EDReference viii IntroductionIllustrations Life-LongLearningBefore Using Your Scanner SetupInstalling Nikon Scan Connecting the ScannerConnecting the Scanner Before Using Your 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 Select Control Panel from the Start Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP ProfessionalDevice 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 ROM drive. When the Welcome dia Installationlog 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 Connect the Power Cable Connecting the ScannerConnecting 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 properlyUpdating the Device Driver Windows XP Click Reinstall Driver…Driver… 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 properlyClick Update Driver… Updating the Device Driver Windows MeDriver… 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 properlyClick Reinstall Driver… Updating the Device Driver Windows 98 SEDriver… 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 areaThe preview will be displayed in the preview area Click the Preview buttonPreview 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 Holders Provided with Your Scanner Film Holders for the 8000 EDOptional 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 CautionsCautions Removing Slides from the HolderDo 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 4 Snap the cover closed First exposure Masking sheet Film guidesDirection 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 Parts of the Scan Window 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 SpecificationsCaring for Your Scanner MaintenanceStoring 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 CausePossible Cause Problem•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