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EPSON Perfection ® 3170 Photo

Unpack Your Scanner

1
Make sure you have all the accessories shown below for your EPSON
scanner:
Perfection 3170 Photo scanner
(cover includes film adapter)
CD-ROM with
EPSON Scan driver,
software, and
electronic manuals
Adobe ® Photoshop ®
Elements 2.0 CD-ROM
2
Remove all the packing tape, but leave the large sticker in place until you are
instructed to remove it.

Install the Software

Wait! You must install your software before connecting the scanner to
your computer. The installation process may take several minutes. Be sure
to close all open programs and turn off any virus protection programs.
If you don't already have Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements on your
computer, install Photoshop Elements from the CD-ROM included with your
scanner.
Note: The software works with Windows
OS 8.6 to 9.x and OS X 10.2.x. Follow the steps below (for Windows), or the
steps in the next column (for Macintosh).
Windows
1
Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The
installer starts automatically. If it doesn't start, do the following:
•
Windows XP: Click Start, click My Computer, then double-click EPSON.
•
Windows 98, Me, and 2000: Double-click My Computer, then double-
click EPSON.
2
When you see the message about disabling your antivirus software, click
Continue.
3
Read the license agreement, then click Agree.
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Power cord and AC adapter
35 mm slide holder
35 mm film and
negative holder
Medium format (120/220)
transparency holder
USB cable
IMPORTANT!
Leave the sticker in place until
you are instructed to remove it
® 98, Me, 2000, and XP, and Macintosh
4
At the Software Installation screen, click Install.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions to install each program, including ABBYY
FineReader and Presto! BizCard. Note that EPSON Smart Panel
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several steps.
6
At the end of the installation, click Exit.
7
When you see the Product Registration screen, register your scanner as
instructed. At the last screen, click Done or close your browser.
Macintosh
1
Insert the scanner software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The
installer starts automatically. If it doesn't start, double-click the
CD-ROM icon.
2
If you are using Mac OS X, double-click the Mac OS X folder in the EPSON
folder, then double-click the EPSON icon.
If you are using Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x, double-click the EPSON icon in the
EPSON folder.
3
When you see the message about disabling your antivirus software, click
Continue.
4
If you see a license agreement, click Agree to continue.
5
At the Software Installation screen, click Install. Enter your Administrator
name and password if necessary.
Note: If you're installing on Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x, you may see a prompt
to update your Carbon Library. After the CarbonLib installation is complete
and you've restarted your system, double-click the
click Install to continue the installation.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions to install each program, including ABBYY
FineReader and Presto! BizCard. Click Quit to continue, as needed. Note
that EPSON Smart Panel installs in several steps.
7
At the end of the installation, click Exit.
8
If you see a Product Registration screen, register your scanner as instructed.
At the last screen, click Done or close your browser.
9
Follow the instructions below to connect the scanner. Then restart your
system to fully activate the scanner and software.

Connect the Scanner

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After your software is installed, it's time to get connected.
1
Remove the sticker from the back of the scanner.
Remove sticker
2
Locate the transportation lock on the back of the scanner and slide the lock
to the left, as shown below.
Click Install
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™ installs in
EPSON
EPSON icon, then