6
Getting Started: Before You 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