Canon scanner CanoScan 8600F User Manual

QT5-0828-V02 ©CANON INC. 2007 PRINTED IN CHINA
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Quick Start Guide
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Please read this guide before operating this scanner. After you finish reading this guide, store it in
a safe place for future reference.
Package Contents
Scanner and Accessories
Documentation
• Quick Start Guide (this document)
• Additional Documents
CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM
• Software Programs
- ScanGear (scanner driver)
- CanoScan Toolbox
- ArcSoft PhotoStudio
- Presto! PageManager (Windows only)
- ScanSoft OmniPage SE (not supported for Windows 98 First Edition)
- Adobe RGB (1998)...

Installing the Software
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Installing the Software
1Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the 
drive.
If prompted, select your language and place of residence. 
CanoScan Setup Utility program starts.
• For Macintosh: Double-click the [Setup] icon. Enter the 
administrator ID and password on the authentication dialog 
box.
2Click [Easy Install] on the main menu.
3Click [Install] to start installation.
Carefully read the License Agreement, and then click [Yes] to 
proceed. All the software programs and...

Preparing the Scanner
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Preparing the Scanner
Unlocking the Scanner
1Peel the seals off the scanner.
2Slide the lock switch on the bottom of the scanner toward the unlock mark ( ).
Connecting the Scanner
1Attach the FAU cable to the FAU connecter.
2Connect the scanner to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
3Connect the supplied AC adapter to the scanner, and then plug in.
4Press ( I ) to turn the power on.
• Do not tilt the scanner more than 90 degrees from horizontal when releasing the...

Try Scanning
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Try Scanning 
This section explains the basic scanning procedures using the image editing program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, 
and the scanner driver, ScanGear.
1Place a document on the document glass and 
close the document cover.
2Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
For Windows: Select [start] - [(All) Programs] - 
[ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.5], then click [PhotoStudio 5.5].
For Macintosh: Open [Applications] - [PhotoStudio] 
folders, then double-click the [PhotoStudio] icon.
3From the [File] menu, click...

Using the Scanner Buttons
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Using the Scanner Buttons
Scanner buttons allow you to copy, scan, e-mail, and save scanned images in PDF format with a press of a 
button. Simply place your document on the scanner, and then press the scanner button for the required 
function. For more information, see the Scanning Guide.       
• Before using scanner buttons, make sure that all the software programs are installed on your computer using the [Easy 
Install] option of the CanoScan Setup Utility program....

Scanning Film
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Scanning Film
This scanner can scan 35 mm film (film strip or slide) and 120 format film. Follow the procedure below when 
scanning film. Make sure that the FAU Cable is connected to the FAU connector on the back of the scanner
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1Remove the protective sheet from the 
document cover.
Press and hold the lever at the top of the protective 
sheet while you a pull the sheet outward and b
detach it.
2Insert the film into the Film Guide.
35mm Film Strip
cOpen the film holder on the film guide,...

Scanning Film
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35mm Slides 
cAlign the Film Guide’s tab with the FILM symbol on the document glass of the scanner.
dPlace a slide or slides face down (correctly viewed from 
below) in the Film Guide as shown in the diagram to the 
right.
120 Format Films
cOpen the film holder on the film guide, place the film face 
down and close the film holder.
dAlign the Film Guide’s tab with the FILM symbol on the 
document glass of the scanner.
3Close the document cover.
• Leave a gap of 5 mm or greater...

Scanning Film
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4Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio, then start 
ScanGear.
Follow the steps 2 to 4 in Try Scanning on page 4.
5Select [Negative Film (Color)] or [Positive 
Film (Color)] in [Select Source] to match the 
type of film you are scanning, then click 
[Preview].
6Place a check mark beside the number(s) of 
the frame(s) you want to scan. Perform 
image corrections as needed.
7Click [Scan] to start scanning.
8 When prompted to close ScanGear, click [OK].
9 Save the scanned image in ArcSoft 
PhotoStudio...

Specifications
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Specifications
*1 Optical Resolution represents the maximum sampling rate based on ISO 14473.*2 For film scanning only.*3 The fastest speed in USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode on Windows PC. Transfer time is not included. Scanning 
speed varies according to the document types, scan settings, or specifications of the computer.
*4 Calibration processing time is not included.*5 AC adapter type varies according to the region in which the scanner is purchased. 
Use only AC adapters listed in the...