Nikon LS-10 Installation Guide for Windows - Manual (Page 8)

Chapter 1 Introdurtion
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Coolscan™ 35mm Film Scanner, and wel­
come to our family of electronic imaging products. We are confident that Coolscan will
meet and exceed the high standard of quality, reliability, innovative design, and ease of
use which you have come to expect from Nikon.
Before proceeding, make sure that you have read the Open Me TiVri documents
enclosed with Coolscan, including a Packing List and important operator safety
precautions.
Before You Begin
The installation procedures for Coolscan are straightforward. The instructions
provided in this manual will lead you through these procedures and have you scanning
within an hour. However, if you are not comfortable mounting hardware into your
computer, please contact a qualified service person to assist in the installation of your
There are two models of Coolscan. The first is the LS-10 Internal model, which is
mounted into your computer just like a floppy disk drive. The other is the LS-lOE
External model, which is a peripheral device and cannot be mounted into your comput­
er. As you follow the installation procedures in this guide, refer only to the sections
which are appropriate to the Coolscan model you have purchased. In this guide, the
Coolscan internal raoAA will always be referred to as “LS-10.” The Coolscan external
model will always be referred to as “LS-lOE,” in which the “E” designates “external.” If
you are uncertain of which model you are installing, refer to the sticker on the base of
the scanner, which will indicate either “LS-10” or “LS-lOE.”
About this Manual
The function of this manual is to provide both the novice and expert user with
information to successfully install Coolscan. A complete description of scanner hard­
ware installation and scanner software installation is provided.
Very important informational items are printed in boldfaced type with a
triangular alert icon located in the margin.
Following is a summary of the contents of this manual:
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