English 00-QSG_E_M_MAIN.fm Page 1 Friday, May 10, 2002 6:31 PM Quick Start Guide Be sure to install the software programs before connecting the scanner to the computer! Setup and Scanning p. 3 Windows p. 4 Macintosh p. 5 Unlock the Scanning Unit p. 6 Connect the Scanner p. 7 Try Scanning p. 8 Check the Package Contents Install the Software Try the Additional Features Using the Scanner Buttons p. 11 Using the Scanner in the Upright Position p.
00-QSG_E_M_MAIN.fm Page 2 Friday, May 10, 2002 6:31 PM Guide to the Manuals Open the Package Quick Start Guide (this guide) This guide describes a series of processes, from opening the package to using the scanner. READ THIS GUIDE FIRST! Scanning Guide (HTML format manual) HTML Refer to this guide when you have finished setting up the scanner according to the procedures in the Quick Start Guide. It describes how to utilize the scanner with the bundled software, and how to solve problems when they occur.
00-QSG_E_M_MAIN.fm Page 3 Friday, May 10, 2002 6:31 PM English Check the Package Contents Scanner and Accessories Stand Page 12 Scanner USB Interface Cable Documents and Software Programs • Quick Start Guide (this guide) • Additional documents • CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM ScanGear CS (25 MB / 5 MB) - Scanner Driver It allows you to scan and load images from the scanner.
00-QSG_E_M_MAIN.fm Page 4 Friday, May 10, 2002 6:31 PM Install the Software (Windows) • With Windows XP/2000, you should log on with an administrator user name when you install or uninstall software programs. 1 Turn the computer on. If the "Found New Hardware Wizard" or "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears, click [Cancel]. 2 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive. After you select your language, the CanoScan Setup Utility main menu will display. 3 Click [Install the Software].
00-QSG_E_M_MAIN.fm Page 5 Friday, May 10, 2002 6:31 PM English Install the Software (Macintosh) 1 Turn the computer on. If the “...Would you like to look for the software on the Internet?” appears, click [Cancel]. 2 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive. After you select your language, the CanoScan Setup Utility main menu will display. If no window displays, double-click the CD-ROM icon, then the Setup icon. 3 Click [Install the Software]. Read the SOFTWARE USER LICENSE AGREEMENT.
00-QSG_E_M_MAIN.fm Page 6 Friday, May 10, 2002 6:31 PM Unlock the Scanning Unit • Unlock the Scanning Unit before connecting the scanner to the computer. If it is left locked, a malfunction or other problem may occur. 1 Peel the caution seal on the front of the scanner. 2 Gently turn the scanner over. 3 Push the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( 4 Return the scanner to a horizontal position. ).
00-QSG_E_M_MAIN.fm Page 7 Friday, May 10, 2002 6:31 PM English Connect the Scanner • Confirm that the Scanning Unit is unlocked. (P.6) 1 Peel the caution seal on the back of the scanner. 2 Connect the scanner to the computer with the supplied USB interface cable. Windows USB Interface Cable Small Square Connector Wide Flat Connector Macintosh Wide Flat Connector USB Interface Cable Small Square Connector • Only use the USB interface cable provided with the scanner.
00-QSG_E_M_MAIN.fm Page 8 Friday, May 10, 2002 6:31 PM Try Scanning The following steps explain how to scan with ArcSoft PhotoStudio. 1 Place a photo or a picture on the glass by aligning its top edge with the alignment mark, and close the document cover. Bottom Top Alignment Mark Windows 2 Select [Start], [Programs] or [All Programs], [ArcSoft PhotoStudio] and [PhotoStudio 5]. Macintosh 2 Double-click the [Applications (Mac OS 9)] folder and [PhotoStudio] folders and the [PhotoStudio] icon.
Try Scanning Windows Macintosh 4 Click the Acquire icon 4 Click the Acquire icon ScanGear CS will start. ScanGear CS will start. or click the [File] menu and select [Acquire]. or click the [File] menu and select [Import...]. 5 Select "Type of original". You can select "Photo", "Magazine", "Newspaper" or "Document". • Photo: Color, 300 dpi • Magazine: Color, 150 dpi • Newspaper: Black and White, 300 dpi • Document: Grayscale, 300 dpi 6 Click [Preview].
00-QSG_E_M_MAIN.fm Page 10 Friday, May 10, 2002 6:31 PM Try Scanning 7 Click [Scan]. The final scan will start. 8 Click or (close box) in the ScanGear CS window to close it. The scanned image will appear in the PhotoStudio window. 9 Save the scanned image. Click the [File] menu and select [Save As]. Select the folder where you wish to store the image file, enter a file name, select a file type (JPG format is recommended) and click [Save].
00-QSG_E_M_MAIN.fm Page 11 Friday, May 10, 2002 6:31 PM English Using the Scanner Buttons You can use the three convenient buttons on the front of the scanner to scan and perform related tasks easily with a single touch of the button. Place an item on the scanner before pressing a button . • To use these buttons, ScanGear CS, CanoScan Toolbox and ArcSoft PhotoBase should be installed from the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM.
00-QSG_E_M_MAIN.fm Page 12 Friday, May 10, 2002 6:31 PM Using the Scanner in the Upright Position Installing the Stand Positioning an Item Removing the Stand Press the hook.
00-QSG_E_M_MAIN.fm Page 13 Friday, May 10, 2002 6:31 PM English System Information This form should be used to record the operating environment for the purchased scanner. If any problems occur with the scanner, you will need this information when you contact our Customer Support Help Desk. Be sure to record the information and store it in a safe location. • This information is also required to request a repair under warranty. Make sure you record the information and store it in a safe location.
00-QSG_E_M_MAIN.fm Page 14 Friday, May 10, 2002 6:31 PM Specifications CanoScan LiDE 20 Scanner Type Flatbed Scanning Element CIS (Contact Image Sensor) Light Source 3-color (RGB) LED Optical Resolution 600 x 1200 dpi Selectable Resolution Scanning Bit Depth Scanning Speed*1 Color 16 bit input / 8 bit output for each color (RGB) Grayscale 16 bit input/8 bit output Color 16 msec/line (600 dpi) 16 msec/line (600 dpi) 32 msec/line (1200 dpi) Grayscale 5.3 msec/line (600 dpi) 5.
