Nikon 5000 ED - Manual (Page 19)

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Installing Nikon Scan Installing Nikon Scan
Nikon Scan software (provided) is required to control the scanner. The installation instructions
that follow are divided into Windows and Macintosh sections.
Windows
Turn the computer on and wait for Windows to start up. Before continuing with installation,
make sure that:
• The scanner is
NOT
connected
• No other applications (including anti-virus software) are running
• The computer satisfi es the following system requirements:
CPU 300 MHz Pentium or better
OS
RAM *
Hard-disk
space †
Video resolution 800 × 600 pixels or more with 16-bit color (High Color) or more
A minimum of 40 MB required for installation (200 MB or more recommended), with
an additional 200 MB of free disk space available while Nikon Scan is running
USB ‡
Miscellaneous CD-ROM drive required for installation
Built-in USB 1.1/USB 2.0 ports
128 MB or more (512MB or more recommended)
Preinstalled versions of Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me,
Windows 98 SE
* More memory may be required depending on fi lm type, scan size, resolution, bit depth, the number of
scans performed in each session, the adapter used, and on whether Digital ROC, Digital GEM or Digital
DEE is used. A system with more than the minimum amount of memory is recommended.
† More free disk space may be required depending on the fi lm type and number of frames. Nikon recom-
mends having as much free disk space as possible when running Nikon Scan.
‡Depending on the type of interface installed, USB will operate at high speed (USB 2.0 only; maximum
transfer rate 480 Mbps) or full speed (USB 1.1/USB 2.0; maximum transfer rate 12 Mbps). Windows
XP and Windows 2000 Professional computers with a USB 2.0 interface support high-speed USB. For
more information, consult the manufacturer.
Additional technical and support information may be available at the Nikon web sites listed in this manual
(
2).
Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional
When installing or uninstalling Nikon Scan under the above operating systems, log in as the “Computer
administrator” (Windows XP) or “Administrator” (Windows 2000 Professional).
Earlier Versions of Nikon Scan
Before installing Nikon Scan 4, uninstall any earlier versions of Nikon Scan. See “Uninstalling Nikon
Scan” (
62).
Nikon View
For information on installing and using Nikon View, see the Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD).