Clas Ohlson 38-5421 User manual

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Slide/Negative Scanner
Dia-/negativskanner
Dias-/negativskanner
Dia-/negatiiviskanneri
Negativ-/Diascanner
Art.no
38-5421 Ver. 20130718

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Slide/Negative Scanner
Art.no 38-5421
Please read theentire instruction manual before use and save it for future reference.
Wereserve theright for any errors in text or images and for making any necessary
technical changes to this document. Ifyou should have any questions concerning
technical problems please contact our Customer Services.
Safety
• Thescanner must not be exposed to rain or moisture.
• Thescanner must not be taken apart or modified.
• Certain unprotected components inside thecasing of thescanner carry dangerous
current. Contact with these can lead to fire or anelectric shock.
• Theventilation openings must not be obstructed. Makesure that there is sufficient
air circulation to prevent overheating. Makesure that thescanner is positioned
so that air can circulate around it unhindered and so that it is not close to heating
appliances or anything else that emitsheat.
• Neverexpose thescanner to high temperatures, adusty environment, strong
vibrations, impact, moisture or liquid.
• Onlyuse theprovided accessories. Position thescanner so that it is not at risk of
falling over.
• Ifthescanner is not going to be used for awhile, remove theUSBcable.
• Thescanner may only be repaired by aqualified professional.
Package contents
1. Slide/negative scanner
2. Slideholder
3. Negative/positive film holder
4. Brush

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Installation of software
Note: Installdrivers and software first. Connect thescanner to astandard USB port.
Thescanner is compatible with Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Vista
(32/64-bit) andXP.
1. Startyour computer.
2. Insertthesupplied CD into your computer’s CD-ROM.
3. TheCD will start automatically.
4. Clickon NimoFilm.
6. Clickon Next to start
theinstallation.
5. Selectalanguage for installation and
click onNext.
7. Readthelicence agreement and
highlight Iaccept theterms of
thelicense agreement in order
to approve it. Clickon Next to
continue.

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8. Clickon Next to confirm where
thefiles are to be installed.
10. Clickon Finish when theinstallation
is complete.
9. Clickon Install to begin installation.
Let theinstallation continue.
Scanning negative or positive film
Inserting negative or positive film into thefilm holder

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Openthefilm holder and attach thefilm strip as follows:
1. Holddown thefilm holder as shown in thepicture.
2. Pushopen thecatch on theopposite side towards the“OPEN” mark.
3. Openthefilm holder.
4. Holdthefilm strip up to thelight, you should be able to see thenegative
numbering theright way round (not amirror image). Note:Try to avoid getting
fingerprints on thenegative strip; if possible, use thin cotton gloves. Blowoff
dust and dirt using compressed air from aspray can designed for cleaning.
Othersuitable aids are also available, e.g. ablower brush.
5. Pressdown thenegative strip so
that theperforation fits theguides in
thefilm holder. Closethefilm holder
securely over thefilm. Makesure
you mount theimages theright
wayround.
Note: Sometimes not all images will fit into thefilm holder, and there will be ablack
border on one side. Thisis because thefilm was wound on manually at varying
intervals in thecamera, which means there may be errors in thescanner.
Scanning negative or positive film
1. Connect thenegative scanner to anavailable USB port on your computer.
2. Yourcomputer will recognise thescanner and install further drivers, then it will be
ready foruse.
3. Doubleclick theNimoFilm icon that has been created on your desktop to start
thesoftware. Depending on your computer setting, you might need to confirm that
thesoftware is permitted to make changes to your computer by pressing Yes.
4. Guidetheslide holder into
thefeeder slot with thewhite
arrowfirst.
5. Clickon Capture in theupper left
of thescreen when theNIMOFILM
software has started.

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6. Theimage will appear in preview mode. Adjusttheposition of theimage if it is not
entirely visible, by moving thefilm holder carefully.
7. Theimage can be modified before it is scanned. Thereare settings for:
- Saturation
- Brightness
- Contrast
- Colour balance
- Cyan – Red
- Magenta – Green
- Yellow – Blue
- Natural – Vivid – Nostalgic – Manual
- Film type Positive – Negative – Black andwhite
- Resolution 1800–3600 dpi (interpolated). 1800 dpi creates afile size of about
4MB and 3600 dpi creates afile size of about 7MB.
8. Click on Capture to scan theimage
with thecurrent settings.
9. Theimages will automatically be
saved on your computer under
“My Documents” *. Thefile name
will be: thedate and time plus
aserialnumber.
* Thefile can also be saved in another folder as follows:
1. Createanew folder in aplace of your choice in Explorer.
2. Startthesoftware by double clicking on theNimoFilm icon.
3. Highlight thenewly created folder. Clickon Capture.
4. Theimages will be saved in thehighlighted folder.

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Scanning framed diapositives (slides)
1. Measure thethickness of theslide frame
and set theslide holder to thesame
thickness. Thereare three frame
settings: 1.2/1.2, 1.8/2.0, 3.0mm.
3. Movetheslide feeder to theright.
4. Connect thescanner’s cable to avacant USB port on thecomputer.
5. Start theNIMOFILM software.
6. Guide theslide holder into
thefeeder slot with thewhite
arrowfirst.
2. Inserttheslides into theholder.
Turnthem so that theimage is
scanned correctly.
7. Feedaslide into thescanner by
carefully moving thefeeder to
theleft.

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8. Clickon Capture in theupper left of thescreen when theNIMOFILM software has
started.
9. Theimage will appear in preview mode. Adjusttheposition of theimage if it is not
all visible, by moving thefilm holder carefully.
10. Theimage can be modified before it is scanned. Thereare settings for:
- Saturation
- Brightness
- Contrast
- Colour balance
- Cyan – Red
- Magenta – Green
- Yellow – Blue
- Natural – Vivid – Nostalgic – Manual
- Film type: Positive – Negative – Black andwhite
- Resolution 1800–3600 dpi (interpolated). Thecreated file will have asize of
1–5MB depending on thesetting and theinformation in theimage.
11. Then click on Capture to scan
theimage with thecurrent settings.
12. Theimages will automatically be
saved on your computer under
“My Documents” *. Thefile name
will be: thedate and time plus
aserialnumber.
* Thefile can also be saved in another folder as follows:
1. Createanew folder in aplace of your choice in Explorer.
2. Startthesoftware by double clicking on theNimoFilm icon.
3. Highlight thenewly created folder. Clickon Capture.
4. Theimages will be saved in thehighlighted folder.

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Disposal
This product should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Ifyou are unsure how to proceed, contact your local authority.
Specifications
Lens F/NO= 6.1, f = 10.13
Image sensor 5.1 MP CMOS sensor
Focus Fixfocus
Exposure control Automatic
Colour balance Automatic
High-resolution scan 3600 dpi (interpolated)
Data conversion 10 bits per colour channel
Scan method Single pass
Bulb Backlight (3 white LEDs)
Light source lifespan 10,000 times on/off
Power supply 5 V from USBport
Interface USB 2.0
Operating system Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit),
Vista (32/64-bit) andXP
Software NimoFilm
Size 90×90×165mm
Weight 300 g
Program languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Japanese