Installing the software – Sharp AM-900 User Manual
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Installing the Software
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To scan a legal size document (the maximum size) at 1200 dpi in full color,
at least 1 GB of memory is required. In addition, at least 600 MB or more of
free hard disk space is required on the drive where your operating system
is installed. In Windows
Me, it is not possible to scan a letter size
document at 1200 dpi in full color or grayscale (a lower resolution or a
smaller scanning area must be selected).
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Note for Windows
Me: In the power management settings in the Control
Panel, System stand by must be set to Never. In addition, do not use the
standby feature that appears when you shut down Windows.
Installing the software
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A USB cable is required to connect the machine to your computer. Please
purchase a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 cable. The USB cable will be connected
during the software installation procedure. (If you wish to use USB 2.0 Hi-
Speed mode and your system meets the requirements for Hi-Speed mode,
purchase a USB 2.0 cable. A USB 2.0 certified cable is recommended.)
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To install the software on Windows
2000/XP using the installer, you must
log in with administrator’s rights.
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The windows shown in the following procedure appear in Windows
XP.
The windows that appear in other versions of Windows may be slightly
different.
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Make a note of the login name that you use when installing the software, as
you must log in with the same name in order to remove the software.
Note: In the following instructions, “Windows 2000” indicates Windows 2000
Professional (the software cannot be installed on Windows 2000 Server).
1.
Make sure that the USB cable is not connected to your computer. (The
cable will be connected in Step 11.)
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If the USB cable is connected, a Plug and Play window will appear. Click
the Cancel button to close the window and disconnect the cable.
2.
Insert the Sharp CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3.
In Windows
XP, click the start button, click My Computer, and then double-
click the CD-ROM icon.
In Windows
Me/2000, double click My Computer on the desktop and then
double-click the CD-ROM icon.