5
Protect Your Film
The Digital ICE photo retouch function built into your Nikon scanner can be used to eliminate the
effects of dust, scratches, and surface defects on your film. To ensure the best possible results and to
prevent damage to slides or film, however, be sure to protect your film from dust, fingerprints, and
condensation as described below.
• Fingerprints can be removed with a soft, dry cloth. Be careful
not to scratch the surface of the film when removing fingerprints.
• The film base and emulsion will deteriorate if exposed to high temperatures or humidity. Use the
scanner at the temperature and humidity given in the specifications (see below).
• Sudden changes in temperature and humidity, even when within the limits given in the specifications,
can cause condensation on the film. Before using film, check to be sure that no condensation is
present.
• If condensation is present on the film, leave the film out until it dries. Condensation can cause
damage when film is inserted in the scanner.
• Before inserting film in the scanner, remove dirt and dust with a blower to protect the surface of the
film from scratches. Dir t and dust can also interfere with the operation of the scanner, causing
scanning errors or malfunctions.
• The operating temperature and humidity for your scanner are:
Temperature: +10 – +35
°
C (+50 – +95
°
F)
Humidity: 20 – 60%
• Remove dust from the film with a blower.
