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Try Scanning p.12 Using the Scanner Buttons p.15 Scanning Film p.16 Please read this guide before connecting the scanner to install the software programs before operating this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference. 1 Unlocking the Scanning Unit 6 p. Macintosh 5 p. Positioning Items 9 p. Connecting the Scanner 8 p. Installing the Software Windows 4 p. Positioning the Scanner 6 p. English Quick Start Guide Be sure to the computer! After you finish reading this scanner. Setup and Scanning Checking the Package Contents 3 p.
Try Scanning p.12 Using the Scanner Buttons p.15 Scanning Film p.16 Please read this guide before connecting the scanner to install the software programs before operating this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference. 1 Unlocking the Scanning Unit 6 p. Macintosh 5 p. Positioning Items 9 p. Connecting the Scanner 8 p. Installing the Software Windows 4 p. Positioning the Scanner 6 p. English Quick Start Guide Be sure to the computer! After you finish reading this scanner. Setup and Scanning Checking the Package Contents 3 p.
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... should be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of a shielded cable with the ferrite core(s) provided with the scanner is necessary to comply with the bundled software, and how to solve problems when they occur. If you are uncertain of the legality..., Inc. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be installed on your legal adviser in advance. • CanoScan and ScanGear are trademarks of Canon Inc. • Adobe, Acrobat and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks ...
... should be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of a shielded cable with the ferrite core(s) provided with the scanner is necessary to comply with the bundled software, and how to solve problems when they occur. If you are uncertain of the legality..., Inc. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be installed on your legal adviser in advance. • CanoScan and ScanGear are trademarks of Canon Inc. • Adobe, Acrobat and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks ...
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... attachments or PDF files. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Program It converts characters scanned from the scanner, edit and retouch them, and apply special effects and enhancements. English Checking the Package Contents Checking the Package Contents Scanner and Accessories CanoScan LiDE 500F USB Interface Cable Film Guide (for editing or digital transmission. *This does not support...
... attachments or PDF files. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Program It converts characters scanned from the scanner, edit and retouch them, and apply special effects and enhancements. English Checking the Package Contents Checking the Package Contents Scanner and Accessories CanoScan LiDE 500F USB Interface Cable Film Guide (for editing or digital transmission. *This does not support...
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...by sliding the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ). Portrait Position (b) (b) This position is the most space-saving position to set the scanner so that the document cover opens from the left to scan thick or large items, and also films can be scanned. Upright Position (on ...is (c) possible to scan thick or large items, and also films can be scanned. Unlocking the Scanning Unit/Positioning the Scanner Unlocking the Scanning Unit 1 Peel the seals off the scanner. 2 Slide the lock switch toward the lock mark ( ). It is possible to scan thin items, but films cannot...
...by sliding the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ). Portrait Position (b) (b) This position is the most space-saving position to set the scanner so that the document cover opens from the left to scan thick or large items, and also films can be scanned. Upright Position (on ...is (c) possible to scan thick or large items, and also films can be scanned. Unlocking the Scanning Unit/Positioning the Scanner Unlocking the Scanning Unit 1 Peel the seals off the scanner. 2 Slide the lock switch toward the lock mark ( ). It is possible to scan thin items, but films cannot...
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...the stand, make sure that there isn't a space between the document cover and the surface of the document glass (p. 11, Step 3). 1 Turn the scanner upside down. 2 Lift the stand on the scanner back in the direction of arrow c and then arrow d. 3 Place the stand's end around the front side of the... scanner (arrow e). 4 Push to the direction of arrow f until the S marks on the scanner and the stand align. 5 Slowly turn the scanner over and set it upright on the stand in position. 7 English Positioning the...
...the stand, make sure that there isn't a space between the document cover and the surface of the document glass (p. 11, Step 3). 1 Turn the scanner upside down. 2 Lift the stand on the scanner back in the direction of arrow c and then arrow d. 3 Place the stand's end around the front side of the... scanner (arrow e). 4 Push to the direction of arrow f until the S marks on the scanner and the stand align. 5 Slowly turn the scanner over and set it upright on the stand in position. 7 English Positioning the...
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... the computer with the holders before setting up the stand in this condition without problems. • The scanner does not have a power switch. The scanner operates in the upright position. Use the holders to the USB 1.1 port on . Hold the cable with the supplied USB interface cable. ...the cable. USB Connector Wide Flat Connector Small Square Connector USB Interface Cable • Only use the USB interface cable provided with the scanner. Use of the scanner to hold the USB cable. There are cable holders on the side of other cables may lead to a malfunction. • When...
... the computer with the holders before setting up the stand in this condition without problems. • The scanner does not have a power switch. The scanner operates in the upright position. Use the holders to the USB 1.1 port on . Hold the cable with the supplied USB interface cable. ...the cable. USB Connector Wide Flat Connector Small Square Connector USB Interface Cable • Only use the USB interface cable provided with the scanner. Use of the scanner to hold the USB cable. There are cable holders on the side of other cables may lead to a malfunction. • When...
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...to the right and stop. 2 Place an item on the document glass and adjust its top corner with your hand until it is on the scanner. Bottom Alignment Mark Top 3 Gently close the document cover. • You can be scanned in three different ways: scanning standard items, scanning ... 1 Open the document cover. English Positioning Items Positioning Items Items can position items, such as the position shown to approximately 24 mm thick on the scanner. 9 In addition, do not press heavily on the document cover or the item while it stops. • Do not place items that weigh ...
...to the right and stop. 2 Place an item on the document glass and adjust its top corner with your hand until it is on the scanner. Bottom Alignment Mark Top 3 Gently close the document cover. • You can be scanned in three different ways: scanning standard items, scanning ... 1 Open the document cover. English Positioning Items Positioning Items Items can position items, such as the position shown to approximately 24 mm thick on the scanner. 9 In addition, do not press heavily on the document cover or the item while it stops. • Do not place items that weigh ...
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Antislip Grip 4 Position the item on the right. Repeat the procedure from Step 2. Top Alignment Mark Bottom • Cover the scanner with a black cloth if the external light enters around the scanned item. 10 Positioning Items Scanning Oversize Items Follow the procedure below to scan magazines, ...
Antislip Grip 4 Position the item on the right. Repeat the procedure from Step 2. Top Alignment Mark Bottom • Cover the scanner with a black cloth if the external light enters around the scanned item. 10 Positioning Items Scanning Oversize Items Follow the procedure below to scan magazines, ...
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Approximately 40° • Do not force the document cover open the document cover until it stick to the scanner body. • If there is space between the joint of the document cover and the document glass as shown in the left figure, put the ... shown in the right figure. • Scan only thin items in the right figure. The document cover contains a magnet to help it stops. Use the scanner in the landscape or portrait position to perform the following. • To scan thick items, such as a single sheet or a double-folded sheet. English Positioning...
Approximately 40° • Do not force the document cover open the document cover until it stick to the scanner body. • If there is space between the joint of the document cover and the document glass as shown in the left figure, put the ... shown in the right figure. • Scan only thin items in the right figure. The document cover contains a magnet to help it stops. Use the scanner in the landscape or portrait position to perform the following. • To scan thick items, such as a single sheet or a double-folded sheet. English Positioning...
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... Starter)" in the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). To scan without using the image editing program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, and the scanner driver, ScanGear CS. Select your scanner model name and click the [Select] button for Windows or the [OK] button for Macintosh. • After you set it... if you do not need to "Scanning with the same scanner. • You will start . 3 Click the [File] menu and choose [Select Source]. PhotoStudio will explain the basic scanning procedures using an application...
... Starter)" in the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). To scan without using the image editing program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, and the scanner driver, ScanGear CS. Select your scanner model name and click the [Select] button for Windows or the [OK] button for Macintosh. • After you set it... if you do not need to "Scanning with the same scanner. • You will start . 3 Click the [File] menu and choose [Select Source]. PhotoStudio will explain the basic scanning procedures using an application...
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...%. [Print (300 dpi)] [Image Display (150 dpi)] 13 After calibration, the preview scan will start and gradually display the image. • Do not touch the scanner while it is fixed to how the scanned image will start. English 4 Click the Acquire icon and select [Acquire]. Select a Destination option. or click the...
...%. [Print (300 dpi)] [Image Display (150 dpi)] 13 After calibration, the preview scan will start and gradually display the image. • Do not touch the scanner while it is fixed to how the scanned image will start. English 4 Click the Acquire icon and select [Acquire]. Select a Destination option. or click the...
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...CS window to close it is recommended) and click [Save]. 11 Click the close box (Windows) or (Macintosh) in it . • If the scanner does not perform as described above, read the "Troubleshooting" section of the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). • For details about the bundled software ...programs, read the Scanning Guide or the user guides (PDF format manuals) for each software program on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. 14 Click the [File] menu and select [Save As]. Try Scanning Adjusting the Scan Area (Cropping Frame) If you ...
...CS window to close it is recommended) and click [Save]. 11 Click the close box (Windows) or (Macintosh) in it . • If the scanner does not perform as described above, read the "Troubleshooting" section of the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). • For details about the bundled software ...programs, read the Scanning Guide or the user guides (PDF format manuals) for each software program on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. 14 Click the [File] menu and select [Save As]. Try Scanning Adjusting the Scan Area (Cropping Frame) If you ...
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...it should be displayed and printed with a printer. The scanned image will appear where the e-mail programs for the details of the scanner buttons. 15 E-MAIL Button Attaches the scanned image to the image editing program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio. The first time this button is ...on -line in advance. A PDF (Portable Document Format) document uses a file format that ScanGear CS, CanoScan Toolbox, ArcSoft PhotoStudio and Adobe Acrobat Reader should be on the scanner scans and performs the related tasks easily. SCAN Button Forwards the scanned image to a new e-mail message....
...it should be displayed and printed with a printer. The scanned image will appear where the e-mail programs for the details of the scanner buttons. 15 E-MAIL Button Attaches the scanned image to the image editing program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio. The first time this button is ...on -line in advance. A PDF (Portable Document Format) document uses a file format that ScanGear CS, CanoScan Toolbox, ArcSoft PhotoStudio and Adobe Acrobat Reader should be on the scanner scans and performs the related tasks easily. SCAN Button Forwards the scanned image to a new e-mail message....
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...film guide into it . 1 Attach the cable for the film adapter unit to the FAU connector on the scanner's side panel. 2 Open the document cover and place the film guide on it stops. Calibration is first scanned...Clean the document glass before setting the film adapter unit on the document glass of the scanner. Preparing to Scan Film Use the following procedures to place the film adapter unit and ... and dust can scan 35 mm film strip one frame at a time. Scanning Film Scanning Film This scanner can affect image quality or damage the film. • Use a blower brush to remove any dust from...
...film guide into it . 1 Attach the cable for the film adapter unit to the FAU connector on the scanner's side panel. 2 Open the document cover and place the film guide on it stops. Calibration is first scanned...Clean the document glass before setting the film adapter unit on the document glass of the scanner. Preparing to Scan Film Use the following procedures to place the film adapter unit and ... and dust can scan 35 mm film strip one frame at a time. Scanning Film Scanning Film This scanner can affect image quality or damage the film. • Use a blower brush to remove any dust from...
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... CS will display. 7 Click the [OK] button. Scanning Film 17 English The calibration process is finished when the message disappears. • Do not touch the scanner while it is operating. 8 To go on page 13. The preview scan will start . You can select from Step 8 onward in procedures for films. Negative...
... CS will display. 7 Click the [OK] button. Scanning Film 17 English The calibration process is finished when the message disappears. • Do not touch the scanner while it is operating. 8 To go on page 13. The preview scan will start . You can select from Step 8 onward in procedures for films. Negative...
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... a check mark in it. 9 Click [Scan]. Select a Destination option. The final scan will start. • Do not touch the scanner while it is operating. 19 Correcting Images To correct the scanned image, click the appropriate check box to how the scanned image will display the... preview image. • Do not touch the scanner while it is operating. English 7 Click [Preview]. Scanning Film 8 If necessary, perform the following step. Determining the Output Size • With...
... a check mark in it. 9 Click [Scan]. Select a Destination option. The final scan will start. • Do not touch the scanner while it is operating. 19 Correcting Images To correct the scanned image, click the appropriate check box to how the scanned image will display the... preview image. • Do not touch the scanner while it is operating. English 7 Click [Preview]. Scanning Film 8 If necessary, perform the following step. Determining the Output Size • With...
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... the close it. (Windows) or (Macintosh) in use. • Film may be damaged if it . Select the folder where you wish to • If the scanner does not perform as described above, read the "Troubleshooting" section of the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). • For details about the bundled software programs... cap on the film adapter unit. 3 Remove the film and the film guide from the document glass. • Always put the cap back on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. Click the [File] menu and select [Save As].
... the close it. (Windows) or (Macintosh) in use. • Film may be damaged if it . Select the folder where you wish to • If the scanner does not perform as described above, read the "Troubleshooting" section of the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual). • For details about the bundled software programs... cap on the film adapter unit. 3 Remove the film and the film guide from the document glass. • Always put the cap back on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. Click the [File] menu and select [Save As].
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...USB 2.0 standard, please use one the following Accessory. Accessory Kit CSAK-LiDE 500F : film guide, cap for film adapter unit Upgrading to USB 2.0 (...external adapter required) Power Consumption In operation: 2.5 watts maximum, Stand-by Canon for compatibility. Expansion Cards Hubs • Adaptec USB2connect 5100 • ... 90% RH, 20% to the steps on Windows PC. English Specifications Specifications Scanner Type Flatbed Scanning Element CIS (Color Contact Image Sensor) Light Source 3-color ...CanoScan Toolbox according to 80% RH when scanning film (without notice.
...USB 2.0 standard, please use one the following Accessory. Accessory Kit CSAK-LiDE 500F : film guide, cap for film adapter unit Upgrading to USB 2.0 (...external adapter required) Power Consumption In operation: 2.5 watts maximum, Stand-by Canon for compatibility. Expansion Cards Hubs • Adaptec USB2connect 5100 • ... 90% RH, 20% to the steps on Windows PC. English Specifications Specifications Scanner Type Flatbed Scanning Element CIS (Color Contact Image Sensor) Light Source 3-color ...CanoScan Toolbox according to 80% RH when scanning film (without notice.
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...for this equipment will need this information when you contact our Customer Support Help Desk. Date of Purchase: Dealer Name/Dealer Tel: Dealer Address: Scanner Model: CanoScan LiDE 500F Serial Number (on the back of the equipment): • About the Computer Used Manufacturer: Model: CPU: Clock Speed: Memory Capacity (RAM... Program: On-Board Expansion Cards: Attached Peripherals: Connected Network System: MHz MB inches 22 If any problems occur with the scanner, you record the information and store it in a safe location. • Guaranteed servicing for the purchased...
...for this equipment will need this information when you contact our Customer Support Help Desk. Date of Purchase: Dealer Name/Dealer Tel: Dealer Address: Scanner Model: CanoScan LiDE 500F Serial Number (on the back of the equipment): • About the Computer Used Manufacturer: Model: CPU: Clock Speed: Memory Capacity (RAM... Program: On-Board Expansion Cards: Attached Peripherals: Connected Network System: MHz MB inches 22 If any problems occur with the scanner, you record the information and store it in a safe location. • Guaranteed servicing for the purchased...