CANON CANOSCAN LIDE 50 F916900 (01) PDF DOCUMENT

Follow this sequence to set up and use your CANON CANOSCAN LIDE 50 F916900. It is important to install the software before connecting the scanner to the computer.

Setup and Scanning:

1. Check the Package Contents.

2. Install the Software for your operating system (Windows or Macintosh).

3. Unlock the Scanning Unit.

4. Connect the Scanner to your computer.

5. Try Scanning a document.

Additional Features:

1. Using the Scanner Buttons.

2. Using the Scanner in the Upright Position.

When using the CANON CANOSCAN LIDE 50 F916900, 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.

Quick Start Guide (this guide)

This guide describes a series of processes, from opening the package to using the scanner. READ THIS GUIDE FIRST!

Scanning Guide (HTML format manual)

Refer to this guide after setting up the scanner. It describes how to utilize the scanner with the bundled software, and how to solve problems. This manual can be installed onto the hard disk, and an icon will appear on the desktop.

User’s Guides for Application Programs (PDF format manuals)

These manuals are for the included software programs. To read these manuals, select the “View the Electronic Manuals” menu on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. Adobe Acrobat Reader should be installed on your computer.

• ArcSoft PhotoStudio

• ArcSoft PhotoBase

• OmniPage SE

• Presto! PageManager (Windows only)

Scanner and Accessories:

• Scanner

• USB Interface Cable

• Stand

Documents and Software Programs:

• Quick Start Guide (this guide)

• Additional Documents

• CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM

• Adobe Photoshop Elements CD-ROM

The following software programs are included. Approximately 479 MB (for Windows) / 189 MB (for Macintosh) of hard disk space is required to install all programs. Additional free space is required for operation.

• ScanGear CS (25 MB / 5 MB) – Scanner Driver: Allows you to scan and load images from the scanner.

• CanoScan Toolbox (5 MB / 3 MB) – Scanning Utility Program: Enables you to scan, copy (print), attach images to e-mail, or save images with simple steps. It works with the scanner buttons.

• ArcSoft PhotoStudio (30 MB / 19 MB) – Image Editing Program: Allows you to load, edit, and retouch images, and apply special effects and enhancements.

• ArcSoft PhotoBase (75 MB / 5 MB) – Photo Album Program: Allows you to create and edit image albums, perform image searches, and create slide shows.

• ScanSoft OmniPage SE (65 MB / 48 MB) – OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Program: Converts scanned characters from a book, magazine, or newspaper into editable text data.

• Presto! PageManager (Windows only) (150 MB) – Digital Document Management Program: Makes it easy to scan, share, and organize documents and photos.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader (24 MB / 24 MB) – PDF File Reader Program: Used to read the electronic manuals.

• Adobe Photoshop Elements (100 MB / 80 MB) – Image Editing Program: Loads images from the scanner and allows you to edit and retouch them or apply special effects and enhancements.

Note: With Windows XP/2000, you should log on with an administrator user name to install software.

1. Turn the computer on. If the “Found New Hardware Wizard” or “Add New Hardware Wizard” appears, click [Cancel].

2. Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive. The CanoScan Setup Utility main menu will display.

3. Click [Install the Software]. Read the SOFTWARE USER LICENSE AGREEMENT and click [Yes] if you accept the terms. The [Install] window will display.

4. Click [Start Installation]. You will install seven software programs and the Scanning Guide.

5. The installation procedure will start. Follow the on-screen message prompts and click [Yes] or [Next] to continue. In some cases, your operating system may require a restart. Follow the on-screen messages to restart and resume installation.

6. When the installation is complete, click [Yes]. The computer will restart.

7. After Windows restarts, remove the CD-ROM from the drive and store it in a safe place.

1. Turn the computer on. If a message appears asking “Would you like to look for the software on the Internet?”, click [Cancel].

2. Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive. The CanoScan Setup Utility main menu will display. If no window displays, double-click the CD-ROM icon, then the Setup icon.

3. Click [Install the Software]. Read the SOFTWARE USER LICENSE AGREEMENT and click [Yes] if you accept the terms. The [Install] window will display.

4. Click [Start Installation]. You will install six software programs and the Scanning Guide.

5. The installation procedure will start. Follow the on-screen message prompts and click [Yes], [Next], or [Install] to continue the installation.

6. When the installation is complete, click [Yes]. The computer will restart.

7. After restarting, remove the CD-ROM from the drive and store it in a safe place.

You must unlock the scanning unit before connecting the scanner to the computer. If it is left locked, a malfunction or other problem may occur.

1. Peel the caution seal from the front of the scanner.

2. Gently turn the scanner over.

3. Push the lock switch on the bottom of the scanner toward the unlock mark.

4. Return the scanner to a horizontal position.

Important Notes:

• When transporting the scanner, always lock the scanning unit by pushing the lock switch toward the lock mark.

• Carrying or transporting the scanner without locking the scanning unit may damage it. Be particularly careful to lock the scanning unit when transporting the scanner in a vehicle.

Before you begin, confirm that the scanning unit is unlocked.

1. Peel the caution seal from the back of the scanner.

2. Connect the scanner to the computer with the supplied USB interface cable.

• Connect the small square connector to the port on the back of the scanner.

• Connect the wide flat connector to a USB port on your computer.

Important Notes:

• Only use the USB interface cable provided with the scanner. Use of other cables may lead to a malfunction.

• The scanner does not have a power switch. The power is activated as soon as the computer is turned on.

1. Place the Document

Place a photo or a picture on the glass by aligning its top edge with the alignment mark, and close the document cover.

2. Start the Software

• Windows: Select [Start], [Programs] or [All Programs], [ArcSoft PhotoStudio] and [PhotoStudio 5].

• Macintosh: Double-click the [Applications (Mac OS 9)] and [PhotoStudio] folder and the [PhotoStudio] icon.

3. Start ScanGear CS

In PhotoStudio, click the Acquire icon or click the [File] menu and select [Acquire] (Windows) or [Import…] (Macintosh). The ScanGear CS window will open.

If an error message appears, click the [File] menu, choose [Select Source], select your scanner model name (CanoScan LiDE 50 7.1) and click the [Select] or [OK] button.

4. Select Original Type

In the ScanGear CS window, select the “Type of original”. You can choose from “Photo”, “Magazine”, “Newspaper”, or “Document”. This will set default scanning parameters.

5. Preview the Image

Click [Preview]. The scanner will perform a quick scan and display the image. The image is automatically cropped to its original size. To trim the image further, drag the mouse diagonally to select the desired area.

6. Perform the Final Scan

Click [Scan]. The final scan will start.

7. Close ScanGear CS

Click the ‘X’ or the close box in the ScanGear CS window to close it. The scanned image will appear in the PhotoStudio window.

8. Save the Image

In PhotoStudio, 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 (JPG format is recommended), and click [Save].

9. Close PhotoStudio

Click the ‘X’ or the close box in the PhotoStudio window to close it.

You can use the four convenient buttons on the front of the scanner to scan and perform related tasks easily. Place an item on the scanner before pressing a button. To use these buttons, ScanGear CS, CanoScan Toolbox, ArcSoft PhotoBase, and Presto! PageManager (Windows) / Acrobat Reader (Macintosh) should be installed.

COPY Button

To print (copy) the scanned image with a printer:

1. Press the [COPY] button.

2. The scanner will scan the item.

3. The scanned image will print. (The printer driver must be installed and the printer must be online).

SCAN Button

To open the scanned image in the PhotoBase window:

1. Press the [SCAN] button.

2. The scanner will scan the item.

3. The scanned image will appear in the PhotoBase window.

FILE Button

To save the scanned image as a PDF file:

1. Press the [FILE] button.

2. The scanner will scan the item.

3. The scanned image will be saved as a PDF document and appear in Presto! PageManager (Windows) or Adobe Acrobat Reader (Macintosh).

E-MAIL Button

To e-mail the scanned image as an attached file:

1. Press the [E-MAIL] button.

2. The scanner will scan the item.

3. The [E-mail software selection] dialog will appear. Select an option from the list and click [OK]. (This step is required only for the first scan).

4. The e-mail software will start and the scanned image will be attached in a new message window.

5. Enter the receiver’s address and title, write a message, confirm the required settings, and send the message.

Installing the Stand

Attach the provided stand to the bottom of the scanner on the side opposite the buttons. The scanner should now be able to stand vertically.

Positioning an Item

Open the scanner lid. Place your document on the glass platen. Close the lid to hold the item in place for scanning.

Removing the Stand

To remove the stand, press the hook on the stand where it connects to the scanner body and pull the stand away from the scanner.

The CANON CANOSCAN LIDE 50 F916900 is compatible with the following operating systems:

Windows:

• Windows XP

• Windows Me

• Windows 2000

• Windows 98

Macintosh:

• Mac OS 9.0

• Mac OS 9.1

• Mac OS 9.2

• Mac OS X v10.1

Before you upgrade to Windows XP from Windows 98/Me/2000, you must uninstall ScanGear CS and CanoScan Toolbox. Use the “Uninstall the Software” menu of the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM to do this. The scanner may not work if you upgrade to Windows XP with these programs still installed.

After upgrading to Windows XP, reinstall ScanGear CS and CanoScan Toolbox according to the installation steps.

Scanner Type	Flatbed
Scanning Element	CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
Light Source	3-color (RGB) LED
Optical Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Selectable Resolution	25 – 9600 dpi (ScanGear CS)
Scanning Bit Depth	Color: 16 bit input / 16 bit or 8 bit output for each color (RGB)
	Grayscale: 16 bit input / 8 bit output
Scanning Speed*1 (Photo or Document)	Color: 6.4 msec./line (600 dpi), 12.7 msec./line (1200 dpi)
	Grayscale, B&W: 3.1 msec./line (600 dpi), 4.2 msec./line (1200 dpi)
Preview Speed*2	Approximately 9 sec.
Interface	USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, USB 2.0 Full Speed (USB 1.1 equivalent)
Maximum Document Size	A4/Letter: 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 in.)
Scanner Buttons	4 buttons: COPY, SCAN, FILE, E-MAIL
Operating Range	Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
	Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (without condensation formation)
Power Requirements	Supplied via USB port
Power Consumption	In operation: 2.5 watts maximum, Stand-by: 1.5 watts
Maximum Exterior Dimensions	258 x 374 x 38 mm (10.1 x 14.7 x 1.5 in.)
Weight	Approximately 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs.)

*1 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode. Transfer time to computer is not included.

*2 Calibration processing time is not included.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.