Polaroid 45 Ultra User's Manual
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1. swupdates 2 Click Devices and Volumes to view the SCSI device addresses Make sure the scanner is turned off and set the address switch b on page 7 to a value not used by any other device Note The address is preset to 4 Do not change it unless another device is using 4 Other addresses typically available are 2 5 and 6 English 6 English 7 Connect the SCSI Cables Place the scanner at the end of the SCSI chain or between the computer and other SCSI devices as shown in the following diagrams Use the shortest possible cables Note Turn the computer scanner and all other SCSI devices off before connecting or disconnecting any cables Do not connect the scanner to the parallel connector on your computer Doing so could damage the scanner or computer 25 pins 50 pins a SCSI address switch d SCSI termination switch i b Power switch e SCSIconnectors 25 50 i c Power connector Computer Scanner termination on 25 pins Computer 25 pins 50 pins 25 pins di 50 pins 50 pins 25 pins _ DN Other SCSI device unterminated Scanner termination on 50 pins i Computer AJ ter2. on the adapter face up and the notches are at the left edge Place the unmounted film over the opening within the raised ridges of the adapter Position the film so the image is right reading and right side up 4 Secure the film with the two magnets provided on the top and bottom edges Be sure the magnets are also within the raised ridges 5 Place the adapter in the 4x5 carrier sliding the notches into the pins on the left edge The film and magnets should be face up as shown 6 Close the carrier Squeeze the carrier at the bottom edge and turn the knob to lock it The Single 35mm Carrier 1 Open the 4x5 carrier as described previously 2 Locate the single 35mm adapter Note You can use a negative or a mounted or unmounted slide 3 Orient the adapter so the metal tabs face up and the notches are at the left edge Slide the film into the channel under the two metal tabs Position the film so the image is right reading and right side up English 12 English 13 4 If the film is unmounted or the mount is thin use the slide 6 Close the carrier Squeeze the carrier at the bottom edge and spacer provided Position the slide spacer on top of the slide turn the knob to lock it The film should fit snugly into the adapter The spacer also ensures that the image will be at the correct distance from the scanning mechanism 5 Place the adapter in the 4x5 carrier sliding the notches into the pins on the l
3. tions or bumping the scanner during use may result in 1 Select Polaroid 1 Wait for the install picture defects Locate the unit where it will not be dis PolaColor Insight program to start es Installer If it does not select 2 Follow the instruc Run from the Start tions on the screen menu Click Browse 3 If you want to install and select the Photoshop plug in SETUP EXE on the double click the Plug CD ROM ClickOK In Installer in the 2 Follow the instruc PolaColor Insight tions on the screen folder and follow the instructions on the screen 4 Remove the CD from the drive 4 Connect the Scanner to the Computer The SprintScan 45 Ultra requires a SCSI host adapter in your computer If your computer does not have an adapter you must install one see page 17 If your computer is a PC compatible with a SCSI adapter but the adapter is connected to a hard drive or CD ROM drive installing a second adapter is recommended Set the Scanner SCSI Address Each device connected to a SCSI host adapter must have a unique address from 0 6 To assure a unique address for the scanner determine the addresses of any other SCSI devices Power Mac or PowerPC Windows 95 98 or NT Look at the address switch on each SCSI device connected to your system If necessary see the instructions provided with the devices 1 Run the Apple System Profiler program usually on the Apple menu If not it may be available from www apple com
4. 2 1 4 x 2 1 4 in Adapter for single 35mm slide Adapter for 120 film 2 1 4 x 2 3 4 in Four slide film carrier 35mm slide spacer not shown Two magnets for 120 film not shown The PolaColor Insight Software CD not shown containing PolaColor Insight software for Windows 95 98 and NT PolaColorInsight software for Power MAC and PowerPC systems and an Adobe Photoshop plug in Online user s guide Warning Nothing inside the scanner is user serviceable Do not disassemble the scanner Doing so could result in severe electrical shock and damage to the scanner This action may also void your warranty Contact Polaroid Technical Support or your dealer if the scanner is malfunctioning To contact Polaroid from within the U S A call 1 800 432 5355 Outside the U S A see Getting assistance in the online user s guide or visit www polaroid com on the World Wide Web English 4 English 5 2 Position the Scanner 3 Install the Software Place the scanner on a flat stable surface free of vibration Leave 1 Turn the computer on at least 2 inches 50mm of space around all sides and the top of 2 the scanner for adequate ventilation and leave room at the back to reach the power switch on the rear panel Close any applications that may be running 3 Insert the Polaroid PolaColor Insight CD into the drive Caution As with any highly sensitive optical equipment vibra Power Mac or PowerPC Windows 95 98 or NT
5. Polaroid SorintScan 45 Ultra pr Installation Quickstart System Requirements Macintosh Systems A Power Macintosh computer includes Power Macintosh G3 and G4 computers or compatible with a PowerPC processor and 64 megabytes MB of RAM Apple system software version 7 6 or later 400 MB of free disk space e Scratch disk space equal to twice the final image file size plus 4 MB A video adapter and monitor capable of displaying thousands of colors minimum 24 bit color 16 7 million colors is recommended for optimal display of scanned pictures English 3 PC Systems An IBM PC computer or compatible with at least a 300 MHz Pentium processor and 128 megabytes MB of RAM RAM equal to the typical image file size is recommended Microsoft Windows 95 98 or NT version 4 or later operating system 400 MB of free disk space An ASPI compliant SCSI adapter with the appropriate Windows 95 98 or NT drivers A video adapter and monitor capable of displaying thousands of colors minimum 24 bit color 16 7 million colors is recommended for optimal display of scanned pictures 1 Unpack the Box Make sure you have all the following components Contact your dealer if any is missing or damaged oa oca d Scanner Power cable several provided for various power sources This manual SCSI cable 25 pin to 50 pin Film carrier for 4x5 film e gt x Adapter for 120 film
6. and paper mount 35mm slides If you must force the carrier closed however do not use it Instead use the single 35mm adapter with the 4x5 carrier page 12 Glass mount 35mm slides cannot be scanned with the four slide film carrier Use the single 35mm adapter with the 4x5 carrier English 4 English 5 The 120 Film Adapters Page 11 Inserting the Carrier Into Steps 3 and 4 on pages 11 and 12 have changed to the following the Scan ner Page 1 4 3 Orient the 120 film adapter with the correct side up and the notches a on the left Place the unmounted film over the opening so the image is right reading and the top of the Note When inserting the 4x5 film carrier make sure the words image is at the top of the adapter LOCK and UNLOCK face upward For the four slide carrier the words THIS SIDE UP face upward Step 2 has the following note added 4 Secure the film by placing the two magnets provided on the top and bottom edges The magnets must not extend over the depressed channel surrounding the film placement area 2000 Polaroid Corporation Cambridge MA 02139 USA Polaroid PolaColor and SprintScan are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation All other product names may be trademarks of their respective owners All rights reserved PL 000000 0
7. can in the Frame Number box Click Preview The image appears on the Preview panel 9 Enhance and Scan the Image Follow the online user s guide instructions to enhance the image and perform a final scan To view the online PolaColor Insight User s Guide Power Mac or PowerPC Windows 95 98 or NT 1 Double click PolaColor 1 Select Programs from Insight launching the the Windows Start PolaColor Insight menu program 2 Point to Polaroid Pola 2 Select PolaColor Insight Color Insight and select Help from the Help User s Guide menu 10 Remove the Carrier 1 When the scan is complete open the door and remove the carrier Remove the film and store it properly to protect it from dust and fingerprints 2 Close the carrier access door The door should be kept closed at all times to protect the mechanism from dust English 16 Installing a SCSI Host Adapter The SprintScan 45 Ultra connects to a SCSI host adapter in your computer Most Macintosh computers have a SCSI adapter built in but most IBM PC compatible computers do not If you must install a SCSI adapter turn the computer off and follow instructions provided by the adapter manufacturer The procedure usually includes software installation If your PC uses the Windows NT operating system log in as an administrator before installation English 17 Limited Warranty Polaroid Corporation warrants the SprintScan 45 Ultra scanner against defec
8. eft edge The slide and tabs should be facing up 7 nsert t he Ca rri er into th e 3 Close the carrier access door The scanner will not scan if the door is open Sca nner Note Do not open the carrier access door while a scan is in process the scan will be interrupted The scan will 1 Open the carrier access door resume when the door is closed but the quality of the scan may be reduced Scan again with the door closed for best scanning quality 4 Initiate the scan from your software The software will prompt you when the scan is finished 2 Insert the carrier gently and firmly into the carrier slot as shown until you feel it stop English 14 8 Preview an Image 1 Load the film or slide into the film carrier as described previously Insert the carrier into the scanner as described previously Start the PolaColor Insight program Power Mac or PowerPC Windows 95 98 or NT Double click PolaColor 1 Select Programs from Insight the Start menu To start the Photoshop 2 Point to Polaroid Pola plug in within another Color Insight then application select Import select PolaColor from the application s Insight File menu and select PolaColor Insight English 15 Select the type of slide or negative you are scanning from the Input list on the Preview panel Select your monitor type from the Display list Type or select the number of the carrier frame you want to s
9. mination off Scanner I b Other SCSI device terminated You may need additional cables or adapters to connect the scanner Your cable must have a 50 pin Centronics M or DB 25 M connector at one end for attachment to the scanner and the cable should be as short as possible To determine the connector you need for attachment to your SCSI adapter refer to instructions with the adapter Set Termination Terminate the scanner and all other SCSI devices as shown in the appropriate cabling diagram to the left or on page 7 The last device in the SCSI chain must be terminated or termination on while all other devices must be unterminated or termination off Set scanner termination with the termination switch d on page 7 On terminated Off unterminated Termination instructions for your other SCSI devices are provided with the devices English 8 English 9 5 Connect the Scanner to 2 Turn the scanner power switch on AC Power and Turn On Alc 1 Connect the power cord to the power connector b E 3 Check the lights The green light indicates power on The yellow light blinks while the scanner initializes and it remains steady when the scanner is ready The yellow light also blinks during scanning 4 Turn the computer on 5 Wait for the system to install the scanner driver and display the normal desktop a Power switch b P
10. nterference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Note A shielded interface cable with a ferrite core installed on the scanner connector end must be used with this equipment FCC Caution To assure continued compliance any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Product The Polaroid SprintScan 45 Ultra Scanner Marketed by Polaroid Corporation Cambridge MA 02139 U S A Telephone 1 800 432 5355 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two considerations 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 2000 Polaroid Corporation Cambridge MA 02139 U S A All rights reserved Polaroid SprintScan and PolaColor are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation All other product names may be trademarks of
11. ower connector 6 Loading the Film Carriers The Four Slide Film Carrier 1 2 With the text facing up and the hinge at the top open the carrier flat as shown 3 Close the carrier carefully The 4x5 Carrier for 4x5 film 1 To unlock the carrier squeeze the two halves of the carrier together at the bottom edge near the locking knob with one hand while turning the locking knob in either direction until Place up to four mounted 35mm slides in the spaces pro the slot in the knob points to UNLOCK vided Be sure the slide mounts fit properly in the recessed areas The images should be right side up and right reading as you do so The emulsion side will face down English 10 3 Open the carrier flat Insert a 4x5 chrome or negative so that the left edge is against the positioning pins Position the film so the image is right reading and right side up emulsion side down Note The emulsion side is the dull side Close the carrier Squeeze the carrier at the bottom edge and turn the knob to lock it English 11 The 120 Film Adapters for 2 1 4 x 21 4 and 2 1 4 x 2 3 4 in film 1 2 Open the 4x5 carrier as described previously Locate the appropriate adapter for your image One is designed for 2 1 4 x 2 3 4 in images and one is for 2 1 4 x 2m in square images Note The frame of film must be cut from the film strip in order to be scanned Orient the adapter so that the words THIS SIDE UP
12. pter and monitor capable of displaying 24 bit color 16 7 million colors is recommended for optimal display of scanned pictures Note PolaColor Insight software runs on systems with video adapters and monitors with less color capability but pictures displayed on the monitor may not be satisfactory 1 Unpack the Box Page 4 The PolaColor Insight Software CD contains the following e PolaColor Insight software for Windows 95 98 Me 2000 and NT PolaColor Insight software for Power MAC and PowerPC systems Online user s guide 3 Install the Software Page 5 Step 3 for Power Mac or PowerPC plug in installation is no longer necessary The Photoshop plug in for PolaColor Insight installs automatically during normal installation 4 Connect the Scanner to the Computer Page 6 The SprintScan 45 Ultra scanner SCSI address is set to 6 at the factory Do not change it unless another device is using that address Do not use address switch setting 7 8 or 9 SCSI Termination Switch Page 7 The normal SCSI termination switch positions d in the drawing on page 7 are up on terminated and down off unterminated Scanners with serial numbers starting with the following characters however have the opposite configuration up off down on DO EO FO GO HO The serial number is on the bottom of the scanner The Four Slide Film Carrier Page 10 The four slide film carrier is compatible with thin plastic
13. their respective owners 111705B PW 91396M 1 English 18 Polaroid SprintScan 45 Ultra Installation Quickstart Errata SprintScan 45 Ultra Installation Quickstart Errata English 324453000 ie azu uay ded 3 About This Document This document provides corrections and updates for SprintScan 45 Ultra Installation Quickstart packaged with the scanner System Requirements Page 3 Macintosh Systems A Power Macintosh computer includes Power Macintosh G3 and G4 computers or compatible with a PowerPC processor and 64 megabytes MB of RAM e A SCSI port 400 MB of free disk space Scratch disk space equal to twice the final image file size plus 4 MB Apple system software version 7 6 or later A video adapter and monitor capable of displaying thousands of colors minimum 24 bit color 16 7 million colors is recommended for optimal display of scanned pictures Note PolaColor Insight software runs on systems with video adapters and monitors with less color capability but pictures displayed on the monitor may not be satisfactory English 3 PC Systems An IBM PC or compatible with a 300 MHz Pentium processor and 128 megabytes MB of RAM RAM equal to twice the typical image file size recommended Microsoft Windows 95 98 2000 Me or NT version 4 or later operating system 400 MB of free disk space An ASPI compliant SCSI adapter with the appropriate Windows drivers A video ada
14. ts in manufacture or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase To verify the warranty period you should keep the invoice sales receipt or other proof of the purchase date Should this product or any component or accessory included with it with the exception of software prove to be defective at any time during the warranty period Polaroid Corporation will at its discretion either replace or repair this item without charge This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident incorrect installation unauthorized modification and misuse or abuse A charge will be made for repair of such damage This warranty excludes all consequential damages Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the foregoing exclusion may not apply to you Radio and Television Interference FCC Notice U S A Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful i
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