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    Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide
    Setup and Scanning
    Try the Additional Features
    Check the Package Contents
    Install the Software
    Windows
    Macintosh
    Unlock the Scanning Unit
    Connect the Scanner
    Try Scanning
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    Scanning Filmp.12
    Be sure to install the software programs before connecting the scanner 
    to the computer!
    Please read this guide before operating this scanner. After you finish reading this guide, store it in
    a safe place for future reference. 
    						
    							Guide to the Manuals
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    Guide to the Manuals
    • CanoScan and ScanGear are trademarks of Canon Inc.
    • Adobe, Acrobat and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. 
    • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
    • Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS and FireWire are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other 
    countries.
    • ScanSoft and OmniPage are trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc.
    • Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
    In this guide, Windows XP screen shots are used to illustrate explanations common to all operating systems.
    Open the Package
    Quick Start Guide (this guide)
    This guide describes a series of basic processes from opening the package to using the 
    scanner.
    READ THIS GUIDE FIRST!
    Scanning Guide (HTML format manual)
    Refer to this guide when you have finished setting up the scanner according to the procedures in 
    the Quick Start Guide. It describes how to utilize the scanner with the bundled software, and 
    how to solve problems when they occur. You can install this manual onto the hard disk together 
    with the software programs. When you install it, the Scanning Guide icon will appear on the 
    desktop. Double-click the icon to view it with a browser program, such as Internet Explorer. You 
    can also view it by clicking the [?] button in ScanGear CS and CanoScan Toolbox.
    User Guides for Application Programs (PDF format manuals)
    • ArcSoft PhotoStudio
    • ScanSoft OmniPage SE
    • Presto! PageManager (Windows only)
    Select the “View the Electronic Manuals” menu on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. To 
    read these manuals, Adobe Acrobat Reader should be installed on your computer.
    The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
    Use of a shielded cable with the ferrite core(s) provided with the scanner is necessary to comply with the technical 
    requirements of the EMC Directive.
    Warning
    When you use this product, you should pay attention to the following legal issues:
    • Scanning of certain documents, such as bank notes (bank bills), government bonds and public certificates, may be 
    prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability.
    • You may be required under law to obtain authorization from a person possessing copyrights or other legal rights to 
    the item being scanned. 
    If you are uncertain of the legality of scanning any particular item, you should consult your legal adviser in advance.
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    							Check the Package Contents
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    Check the Package Contents
    Scanner and Accessories
    Documents and Software Programs
    • Quick Start Guide (this guide)
    • Additional Documents
    • CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM
    • Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM
    • The two figures in the brackets below indicate the respective sizes of the Windows/
    Macintosh versions of the software.
    • Approximately 360 MB/ 165 MB (for Windows/Macintosh) of hard disk space on your 
    computer is required to install all the programs. Additional free hard disk space is 
    required to operate the programs.
    ScanGear CS (25 MB / 10 MB) - Scanner Driver
    It allows you to scan and load images from the scanner.
    CanoScan Toolbox (25 MB / 15 MB) - Scanning Utility Program
    It makes it easy to scan images and save or print them as well as create e-mail attachments or PDF 
    files. It also works with the scanner buttons.
    ArcSoft PhotoStudio (35 MB / 20 MB) - Image Editing Program
    It allows you to load images from the scanner, edit and retouch them, and apply special effects and 
    enhancements.
    ScanSoft OmniPage SE* (90 MB / 80 MB) - OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Program 
    It converts characters scanned from a book, magazine or newspaper into text data for editing or 
    digital transmission.
    *This does not support Windows 98 first Edition.
    Presto! PageManager (Windows only) (150 MB) - Digital Document Management Program
    It makes it easy to scan, share and organize documents and photos. It automatically links to other 
    popular programs and avoids file-sharing problems by creating self-executable files. 
    Adobe Acrobat Reader (25 MB / 30 MB) - PDF File Reader Program
    Electronic manuals for the above software programs (HTML (10 MB) and PDF manuals)
    Adobe Photoshop Elements (135 MB / 170 MB) - Image Editing Program 
    It loads images from the scanner and allows you to edit and retouch them or apply special effects 
    and enhancements. Please read the instruction sheet or electronic (PDF) manual for Adobe 
    Photoshop Elements.
    CanoScan 9950F
    USB Interface CableFilm Guides for 35 mm strips/slides, 120 and 4x5 
    format films. AC Adapter 
    						
    							Install the Software (Windows)
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    Install the Software   (Windows)
    1Turn the computer on.
    2Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive.
    After you select your language, the CanoScan Setup Utility main 
    menu will display.
    3Click [Install the Software].
    Read the SOFTWARE USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. Click [Yes] if 
    you accept the terms.
    The [Install] window will display.
    4Click [Start Installation].
    You will install six software programs and the Scanning Guide 
    (HTML format manual).
    5The installation procedure will start.
    Follow the on-screen message prompts and click [Next] or [Yes] 
    to continue the installation.
    6When the installation is complete, click [Yes].
    The computer will restart.
    7After Windows restarts, remove the CD-ROM from 
    the drive and store it in a safe place.
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    • If you are running Windows XP or Windows 
    2000 Professional with multiple user accounts, 
    you should log on with an administrator user 
    name when installing or uninstalling software 
    programs.
    If the Found New Hardware Wizard or 
    Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click [Cancel].
    • In a few cases, your operating system may 
    require a restart. Follow the on-screen 
    messages to restart and resume installation.
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    							Install the Software (Macintosh)
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    Install the Software   (Macintosh)
    1Turn the computer on.
    Make sure to log in with the first created administrator to install the software. You cannot install the 
    software when logged in using added administrator accounts. 
    2Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the 
    drive.
    3Double-click the CD-ROM icon.
    4Double-click the [SetUp] icon.
    After you select your language, the CanoScan Setup Utility 
    main menu will display. 
    5Click [Install the Software].
    Read the SOFTWARE USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. Click [Yes] if 
    you accept the terms.
    The [Install] window will display.
    6Click [Start Installation].
    You will install five software programs and the Scanning Guide 
    (HTML format manual).
    7The installation procedure will start.
    Follow the on-screen message prompts and click [Next], [Yes] 
    or [Install] to continue the installation.
    If a verification dialog appears, input the Administrator’s name 
    and password.
    8When the installation is complete, click [Yes].
    The computer will restart.
    9After restarting, remove the CD-ROM from the drive 
    and store it in a safe place.
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    							Unlock the Scanning Unit
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    Unlock the Scanning Unit
    1Peel the seals off the scanner.
    2Gently turn the scanner over.
    3Slide the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ). 
    4Return the scanner to a horizontal position.
    • Unlock the scanning unit before connecting the scanner to the computer. If it is left 
    locked, a malfunction or other problem may occur.
    • Do not tilt the scanner more than 90 degrees from horizontal when releasing the lock.
    • When locking the scanner, do not lift up the back and tilt the front (scanner button 
    location) downward. You may be unable to set the lock.
    • When carrying or transporting the scanner, always lock the scanning unit by pushing the 
    lock switch toward the lock mark ( ).
    Lock Switch
    Unlock Mark 
    						
    							Connect the Scanner
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    Connect the Scanner
    1Connect the FAU cable to the scanner.
    2Connect the scanner to the computer with the supplied USB interface cable.
    3Attach the supplied AC adapter to the scanner. 
    4Press the power switch on the scanner’s 
    front panel to turn the power on.
    The Scan Lamp will light.• On a Macintosh, you cannot have the USB cable and the IEEE1394 interface cable connected 
    to the scanner at the same time.
    • To use the scanner with an IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire) port on a Macintosh computer, please 
    purchase the IEEE 1394a (Fire Wire 400) cable recommended by Canon. 
    • Please read the IEEE1394 caution sheet bundled with the scanner for precautions with the 
    IEEE1394 interface and cables recommended by Canon.
    • Only use the USB interface cable and the AC adapter provided with the scanner. Use of 
    other cables or adapters may lead to a malfunction.
    • When the scanner is connected to the USB 1.1 port on Windows XP, do not worry if the 
    HI-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub message appears. You can 
    operate the scanner in this condition without problems. 
    USB Interface Cable Wide Flat Connector
    Small Square Connector
    FAU Connector
    Supplied USB Interface Cable IEEE1394 (FireWire) Interface Cable 
    (Macintosh only)
    FAU Cable
    IEEE1394 
    Interface 
    CableFAU Cable
    IEEE1394 Connector
    AC Adapter
    Power Switch 
    						
    							Try Scanning
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    Try Scanning 
    The following steps explain how to scan with ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
    1Place a photo or a picture on the glass 
    by aligning its top edge with the 
    alignment mark, and close the 
    document cover.
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    2Select [Start], [Programs] or [All 
    Programs], [ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.5] 
    and [PhotoStudio 5.5]. 
    PhotoStudio will start.
    Windows
    2Double-click the [Applications] folder 
    followed by the [PhotoStudio] folder 
    and the [PhotoStudio] icon.
    PhotoStudio will start.
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    3Click the [File] menu and choose [Select Source].
    Select your scanner model name and click the [Select] button 
    for Windows or the [OK] button for Macintosh.
    4Click the Acquire icon   or click the [File] menu 
    and select [Acquire].
    ScanGear CS will start.
    5Select [Select Source].
    You can select from the following options.
    Photo (Color)/Magazine (Color)/Newspaper (B&W)/Document 
    (Grayscale).
    6Click [Preview]. 
    After calibration, the preview scan will start and gradually 
    display the image.
    The image is automatically cropped at its original size.
    If you want to trim the image further, drag the mouse 
    diagonally to select the area.
    7Select the [Destination].
    You can select [Print (300 dpi)] or [Image display (150 dpi)].
    • After the first time, you do not need to 
    adjust this setting from the second time 
    onward with the same scanner.
    • You will need to reset it if you select a 
    different scanner or a digital camera.
    • Do not open the document cover while a 
    scan is in progress. 
    						
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    8Select the [Output Size].
    You can select from the following options.
    • If you selected [Print (300 dpi)] in Step 7, you can select 
    Flexible, 4x6, A4, and Letter to match the size of the 
    paper for printing.
    • If you selected [Image display (150 dpi)] in Step 7, you 
    can select Flexible, 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 
    1600 x 1200 and 2048 x 1536 to match the sizes used by 
    computer monitors and digital cameras.
    9Click [Scan].
    The final scan will start. 
    10Click the close box   (Windows) or   
    (Macintosh) in the ScanGear CS window to close it.
    The scanned image will appear in the PhotoStudio window.
    11Save the scanned image.
    Click the [File] menu and select [Save As]. Select the folder 
    where you wish to store the image file, enter a file name, 
    select a file type (JPEG format is recommended) and click 
    [Save].
    12Click the close box   (Windows) or   
    (Macintosh) in the PhotoStudio window to close 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. 
    						
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