Nikon 9235 - Coolscan III User manual

Nikon Scan 3 Reference Manual
Overview (pp. 1–3)
Getting Started (pp. 4–17)
Tutorial (pp. 18–35)
Reference (pp. 36–137)
Appendices (pp. 138–152)

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Overview
Overview
About This Manual
Welcome to Nikon Scan 3! At its most basic, Nikon Scan is a
driver that acts as an interface between your scanner and your
computer,making it possible to preview the image to be scanned,
adjust scanner settings, and scan the image into another applica-
tion. It also allows you to take advantage of the advanced fea-
tures of your Nikon film scanner, such as multi-sample scanning
and Digital ICE3photo retouch options. Nikon Scan is more
than just a scanner driver, however. Using its sophisticated color
enhancement and sharpening tools, you can edit images before
or after scanning.
Supported scanners
Nikon Scan 3 can be used with the following scanners:
• 4000 ED (SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED)
• COOLSCAN IV ED
• SUPER COOLSCAN 2000 (LS-2000), firmware version 1.3
or later (see 57)
• COOLSCAN III, firmware version 1.3 or later (see 57)
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57 Firmware
Nikon Scan functions in two roles, first as TWAIN source (Win-
dows) or acquire plug-in (Macintosh) that can be used to scan
images directly into any application that supports the TWAIN
standard (Windows) or Adobe Photoshop 5.0 acquire plug-ins
(Macintosh). It also functions as an independent,or“stand-alone,”
application that, in addition to supporting the scanning and edit-
ing functions included in the TWAIN source or acquire plug-in,
allows you to open saved images, edit them, and save them to
disk.

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Overview
To make it easier to find the information you need,the following
symbols and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions,information that you should read
before use to prevent damage to your Nikon scanner.
This icon marks notes, information that you should read
before using Nikon Scan.
This icon marks tips, additional information you may find
helpful when using Nikon Scan.
This symbol indicates that the cross-reference marked
with the icon is to the Nikon Scan 3 Reference Manual
(this manual).
This icon indicates that more information is available else-
where in this manual or in other documentation.
This symbol indicates that the cross-reference marked
with the icon is to the hardware documentation pro-
vided with your scanner.
Blue text indicates a link to another part of this manual
or to the World-Wide Web. Click the text to follow the
link.
PrintingThis Manual
If desired, portions of this manual can be printed for ease of
reference using the Print… command in the Adobe Acrobat
Reader File menu.
This reference manual has been written to guide you through
the process of using Nikon Scan to scan and edit images. The
next chapter,“Getting Started,” describes the type of system
required to run Nikon Scan and takes you step-by-step through
the installation process. The “Tutorial” section provides enough
information to enable you to scan images and open them in
another application or save them to disk.
More information on scanning and image editing options is pro-
vided in the “Reference” section, which also describes how to
use Nikon Scan as a stand-alone application and includes a de-
tailed description of the Nikon Color Management System (CMS)
and other scan preferences. The manual ends with a series of
appendices, including a visual index to the program’s windows,
menus, and dialogs, and instructions for reinstalling Nikon Scan.

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Overview
Background Knowledge
This manual assumes familiarity with operations common to
the Macintosh and Windows operating systems. If you are in
doubt about the meaning of any of the terms used here, refer to
the documentation provided with your operating system.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongo-
ing product support and education, continually-updated infor-
mation is available on-line at www.nikon-euro.com. Visit this
site to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips,
answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general ad-
vice on digital imaging and photography.
Terminology
Throughout this manual,“4000 ED” is used in reference to SUPER
COOLSCAN 4000 ED film scanners and “LS-2000” in refer-
ence to SUPER COOLSCAN 2000 film scanners. “MA-20 (S)”
is used in reference to both MA-20 and MA-20 (S) slide mount
adapters,“IA-20 (S)” in reference to both IA-20 and IA-20 (S)
adapters for APS (IX240) film (available separately), and
“SF-200 (S)” in reference to both SF-200 and SF-200 (S) slide
feeder adapters (available separately for 4000 ED and LS-2000
film scanners).
Illustrations
This manual is for use with both the Windows and Macintosh
versions of Nikon Scan. While the majority of the illustrations
are taken from theWindows version of the product, save where
otherwise noted the operations described apply to both the
Macintosh and Windows versions.

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Getting Started
Installing Nikon Scan
AboutThis Chapter
This chapter takes you step-by-step through the process of installing Nikon Scan. Users who have already completed installation
can proceed directly to the next chapter for a tutorial covering basic scan operations.
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152 Custom install
148 Uninstall
Before You Begin (pp. 5–6)
Installation (pp. 7–17)

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Getting Started: BeforeYou Begin
BeforeYou Begin
System Requirements
Before installing Nikon Scan, make sure that your computer system satisfies the following requirements:
Windows
* The IEEE 1394 driver update provided with Nikon Scan is required when using the 4000 ED with Windows 98 SE.
† A minimum of 128 MB is recommended when using Digital GEM, Digital ROC, the optional IA-20 (S) APS (IX240) film adapter, or the optional
SA-30 roll-film adapter for the 4000 ED. Additional memory is required to run the host application when Nikon Scan functions as a TWAIN
source.
**The scanner may not function as expected when connected to an IEEE 1394/Firewire or USB hub.
CPU
OS
Hard-Disk Space
RAM
MMX Pentium 166 MHz or better (Pentium II or better recommended)
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)*,Windows Me,Windows 2000 or later
20 MB free for installation with additional 20 MB available while Nikon Scan is running (200 MB
or more recommended, or 400 MB or more when using Digital ROC or Digital GEM)
32 MB (64 MB or more recommended)†
Video Resolution 640 ×480 pixels or greater with 16-bit RGB color (high color) or more
IEEE 1394/Firewire
(4000 ED)
Only boards compliant with Open Host-Controller Interface (OHCI) are supported**. If
your computer has an empty PCI slot and is not equipped with a suitable board, you can
install the board provided with the 4000 ED.
USB
(COOLSCAN IV ED) Only built-in USB ports are supported**
SCSI (LS-2000,
COOLSCAN III) Only boards compliant with the ASPI interface standard are supported
Miscellaneous CD-ROM drive required for installation

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Getting Started: BeforeYou Begin
Macintosh
* A minimum memory allocation of 128 MB is recommended when using Digital GEM, Digital ROC, the optional IA-20 (S) APS (IX240) film adapter,
or the optional SA-30 roll-film adapter for the 4000 ED. Additional memory is required to run the host application when Nikon Scan functions
as an acquire plug-in.
† The scanner may not function as expected when connected to an IEEE 1394/Firewire or USB hub.
CPU
OS
RAM
Hard-Disk Space
Power PC G3 or later (Power PC G4 or later recommended)
Mac OS 8.6 or later
24 MB (64 MB or more recommended)*
20 MB free for installation with additional 20 MB available while Nikon Scan is running (200 MB
or more recommended, or 400 MB or more when using Digital ROC or Digital GEM)
Video Resolution 640 ×480 pixels or greater with 16-bit RGB color (thousands of colors) or more
USB
(COOLSCAN IV ED) Only built-in USB ports are supported†
IEEE 1394/Firewire
(4000 ED)
Firewire Support 2.3.3 or later recommended†
Built-in ports supported from Firewire Support 2.0. If you are using an old-model (beige) G3
desktop computer not equipped with a Firewire board, you can install the board provided
with the 4000 ED.
SCSI (LS-2000,
COOLSCAN III) Only boards compliant with Macintosh SCSI Driver 4.3 are supported
Miscellaneous CD-ROM drive required for installation

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Getting Started: Installation
Windows
If you are connecting your scanner for the first time, do not
connect the scanner until you have completed installation of Nikon
Scan. Follow the steps below to complete installation.
Step 1—Turn the computer on
Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to
start up.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
Installation
Installing Nikon Scan
Macintosh
Step 1—Turn the computer on
Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to
start up.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
If an earlier version of Nikon Scan is already installed on your
system, before upgrading to version 3 you will need to uninstall
the existing version of Nikon Scan. To uninstall Nikon Scan,
click the Start button and select the uninstaller from under
Nikon Scan in the Programs sub-menu.
Nikon Scan 3 offers full support for the scanners supported
under version 2.x. Users of Nikon Scan 2 can enjoy the im-
proved functionality of Nikon Scan 3 while continuing to use
their existing scanners.
If an earlier version of Nikon Scan is already installed on your
system, before upgrading to version 3 you will need to uninstall
the existing version of Nikon Scan. To uninstall Nikon Scan,
insert the Nikon Scan CD into the CD-ROM drive and start the
installer. In the main install dialog, select Uninstall from the
pop-up menu at the top left corner of the dialog, then click the
Uninstall button to uninstall Nikon Scan.
Nikon Scan 3 offers full support for the scanners supported
under version 2.x. Users of Nikon Scan 2 can enjoy the im-
proved functionality of Nikon Scan 3 while continuing to use
their existing scanners.

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Getting Started: Installation
Windows
Step 2—Start the installer
Before starting installation of Nikon
Scan, quit any other programs that
may be running, including any virus-
checking software. Insert the Nikon
Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
After a pause, the Welcome dialog
shown at right will open automati-
cally.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
If the Welcome dialog does not appear when the CD-ROM is
inserted in the drive:
1. Double click the My Computer icon
2. In the My Computer window, click on the CD-ROM drive
icon with the right mouse button
3. Select Autorun from the menu that appears
Macintosh
Step 2—Start the installer
Before starting installation of Nikon
Scan, quit any other programs that
may be running, including any virus-
checking software. Insert the Nikon
Scan 3 CD into the CD-ROM drive
and double-click the installer icon.
The window shown at right will be
displayed; click Continue….
Depending on where you purchased your scanner, the Nikon
Scan 3 CD will contain installers for from one to four language
versions of Nikon Scan: English (EN), French (FR),German (DE),
and Spanish (ES). Where installers for more than one language
version are available, the installers may be found in separate
folders; open the folder for the language of your choice and
double-click the installer icon.
Click here to proceed to the next step.

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Getting Started: Installation
Exit Exits the Welcome program.
Other
software
Depending on where you purchased your
scanner, one or more third-party software
packages may be bundled with Nikon Scan.
For information concerning installation and
use, see the manuals provided.
ReadMe
Opens the ReadMe file, which may contain
information that could not be included in
the manual. Read this file before using
Nikon Scan.
Windows
Step 3—Click Nikon Scan 3
Click Nikon Scan 3 to begin installation of Nikon Scan.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
URL(s)
Click to open your web browser to a
Nikon Digital Imaging web-site (your
computer must be set up for an Internet
connection).
Link Description
The other links in the Welcome dialog are described below.
Macintosh
Step 3—Accept the license agreement
The software license agreement will
be displayed. After reading the agree-
ment, click Accept to continue with
installation.
Click here to proceed to the next step.
To print the software license agreement (above) or the ReadMe
file described in Step 4, click Print…. Copies of these files are
stored on the Nikon Scan 3 CD in the same folder as the in-
staller, where they can be accessed at any time.