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. •...
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 1-800-432-5355 within the U.S.A., call...
3 Install the Software Turn the computer on. Close any applications that may be running. Insert the Polaroid PolaColor Insight CD into the drive. Power Mac or PowerPC Windows 95, 98 or NT Select Polaroid Wait for the install PolaColor Insight program to start.
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.
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SCSI address switch Power switch Power connector 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:...
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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.
(The yellow light also blinks during scanning.) Turn the computer on. Wait for the system to install the scanner driver and display the normal desktop. Power connector English...
6 Loading the Film Carriers The Four-Slide Film Carrier With the text facing up and the hinge at the top, open the carrier flat as shown. Place up to four mounted 35mm slides in the spaces pro- vided. Be sure the slide mounts fit properly in the recessed areas.
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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). The emulsion side is the dull side. Note: Pins Close the carrier.
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Secure the film with the two magnets provided, on the top and bottom edges. Be sure the magnets are also within the raised ridges. 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.
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If the film is unmounted or the mount is thin, use the slide spacer provided. Position the slide spacer on top of the slide. 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.) Place the adapter in the 4x5 carrier, sliding the notches into the pins on the left edge.
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Insert the carrier gently and firmly into the carrier slot as shown, until you feel it stop. Close the carrier access door. The scanner will not scan if the door is open. Do not open the carrier access door while a scan is in Note: process;...
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8 Preview an Image 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 Select Programs from Insight.
Double-click PolaColor Select Programs from Insight, launching the the Windows Start PolaColor Insight menu. program. Point to Polaroid Pola- Select PolaColor Insight Color Insight and select Help from the Help User's Guide. menu. 10 Remove the Carrier When the scan is complete, open the door and remove the carrier.
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.
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.
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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.