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Setup and Scanning

Try the Additional Features

Check the Package Contents

Install the Software

Unlock the Scanning Unit

Connect the Scanner

Try Scanning

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Using the Scanner Buttons

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Scanning Film

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Be sure to install the software programs before connecting the scanner 
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Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Please read this guide before operating this scanner. After you finish reading this guide, store it in

a safe place for future reference.

Summary of Contents for 4200F - CanoScan Flatbed Scanner

Page 1: ...anner Try Scanning p 3 p 4 p 5 p 6 p 7 Using the Scanner Buttons p 10 Scanning Film p 11 Be sure to install the software programs before connecting the scanner to the computer Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Please read this guide before operating this scanner After you finish reading this guide store it in a safe place for future reference ...

Page 2: ...ogether 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 User Guides for Application Programs PDF format manuals ArcSoft PhotoStudio ScanSoft OmniPage SE Select the View the Electronic Manuals menu on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD ROM To read these manuals Adobe Acroba...

Page 3: ...rint them as well as create e mail attachments or PDF files It also works with the scanner buttons ArcSoft PhotoStudio 35 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 OCR Optical Character Recognition Program It converts characters scanned from a book magazine or newspaper into tex...

Page 4: ...tion procedure will start Follow the on screen message prompts and click Next or Yes to continue the 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 If you are running Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional with multiple user accounts you should log on with an administrator ...

Page 5: ...ing 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 sliding the...

Page 6: ...r is plugged in 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 C...

Page 7: ...with ArcSoft PhotoStudio 1 Place a photo or a picture on the glass by aligning its top edge with the alignment mark and close the document cover 2 Select Start Programs or All Programs ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5 5 and PhotoStudio 5 5 PhotoStudio will start Alignment Mark Top Bottom ...

Page 8: ...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 7 Select the Destination You can select Print or Image display When Print is selected the output resolution is set to 300 dpi When Image display is selected it is set to 150 dpi You do not need to set it from the ...

Page 9: ...box 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 in the PhotoStudio window to close it If the scanner does not perform as describ...

Page 10: ...nt uses a file format that allows it to be displayed and printed with an application program such as Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Reader It is easy to create PDF files for your images by using the PDF button on the scanner or the PDF button in CanoScan Toolbox Please refer to the Scanning Guide HTML format manual for instructions to change the scanner button settings SCAN Button To open the scanned ...

Page 11: ... back by aligning it with the grooves in the document cover and sliding it downward into place 2 Remove the Film Guide from the document cover Hold the document cover so that it doesn t close then c press down and hold the lever at the Film Guide s top left and d tilt the Film Guide outward and lift it up Always put the protective sheet back when you are not scanning film to protect the light sour...

Page 12: ...ot on the Film Guide when you are scanning film Colors will not be scanned correctly if the calibration slot is obstructed Ensure that there is no gap between the edge of the film and the Film Guide on the side near the calibration slot Close the film holder securely Press lightly above the three slots until it clicks into place Scanning Curled Film When curled film is scanned extra light will ent...

Page 13: ...e Film Guide into the bottom groove in the document cover and then d tilt the top of the Film Guide up into the document cover until it locks securely into place with a click 6 Close the document cover When you close the document cover check the document glass to ensure that there are no photographs or documents left upon it c d ...

Page 14: ...ositive Film Color 4 Click Preview ScanGear CS will display the preview image s 5 Place a check mark beside the number s of the frame s to be scanned By default a check mark appears beside the first frame only You can scan multiple frames in one step if you place a check mark beside the number of each frame you wish to include 6 Select the Destination You can select Print or Image display When Pri...

Page 15: ...is complete click the ScanGear CS close box The scanned image will appear in ArcSoft PhotoStudio 9 Save 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 10Click the close box in the PhotoStudio window to close it If the scanner does not perform as describe...

Page 16: ...de fluorescent lamp Optical Resolution 3200 x 6400 dpi Selectable Resolution 25 19200 dpi Scanning Bit Depth Color 16 bit input 16 bit or 8 bit output for each color RGB Grayscale 16 bit input 16 bit or 8 bit output 1 Scanning Speed 2 Photo or Document Color 2 5 msec line 800 dpi 8 95 msec line 3200 dpi Grayscale B W 2 5 msec line 800 dpi 8 95 msec line 3200 dpi Scanning Speed 2 Film Color GraySca...

Page 17: ...ilable MB Hard Disk Capacity MB OS Windows XP Me 2000 98 Monitor Type Monitor Size inches Printer Manufacturer Type of Printer Printer Resolutions Installed Virus Protection Program Installed Compression Program On Board Expansion Cards Attached Peripherals Connected Network System As an ENERGY STAR Partner Canon Inc has determined that this model meets the ENERGY STAR Program for energy efficienc...

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