4. Connect scanner
1. Plug the power cord into the back of the scanner, and
plug the other end into a wall outlet or power source.
Make sure no other cable is connected to the
Make sure no other cable is connected to the
Make sure no other cable is connected to the
Make sure no other cable is connected to the
Make sure no other cable is connected to the
scanner except the power cord at this point.
scanner except the power cord at this point
scanner except the power cord at this point
scanner except the power cord at this point
scanner except the power cord at this point
FireWire
FireWire
2. Connect either the FireWire
FireWire or the USB cable
FireWire
computer and scanner. (Y Y Y Y Y ou can use only one
interface at a time.
interface at a time.)
interface at a time.
interface at a time.
interface at a time.
A
. FireWire cable connections
If your system is FireWire-ready, connect one end of
the FireWire cable to your computer, and connect the
other end of the cable to the scanner's FireWire
connector (either one is applicable).
If your system is not FireWire-ready, you will need to
install a FireWire card. For more details on how to
install the FireWire card, please refer to the FireWire
Installation Guide on a separate sheet included with the
FireWire card.
PC
Mac
Before connecting, plug the cable connector into the
computer's port labeled FireWire " " logo.
USB cable
USB cable
USB cable to your
USB cable
ou can use only one
ou can use only one
ou can use only one
ou can use only one
B . USB cable connections
Connect one end of the USB cable to your computer,
and connect the other end of the cable to the scanner' s
USB port.
PC
Mac
Before connecting, plug the cable connector into the
computer's port labeled USB "
3. Press the scanner' s power button to turn on your
scanner.
The green light on the front of the scanner will blink for
a few seconds and then stay on solid.
4. The system will detect your scanner automatically.
Important
Important
Notes:
Notes:
Important
Important
Important Notes:
Notes:
Notes:
1. If the system encounters problems other than Item 2
below, see the Troubleshooting file in the T T T T T echinfo
on your Microtek CD-ROM.
2. For users who are currently using FireWire interface
Windows 98 SE, it is compulsory to follow the
Windows 98 SE
Windows 98 SE
Windows 98 SE
Windows 98 SE
supplementary steps as described on the next page.
3
" logo.
Power button
Press the scanner's
power button to turn
the scanner on/off.
echinfo
echinfo
echinfo folder
echinfo
FireWire interface on
FireWire interface
FireWire interface
FireWire interface
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