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[. . . ] PixExpress will not be installed if you don't have PDA software on your computer. See your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide for instructions. Film adapter Film holder Slide holder 7 Plug the flat end of the cable into any available USB port on your computer. NOTE: Your system may not work correctly if you use a USB cable other than the one supplied by EPSON or if you connect to your computer through more than one hub. 7 8 Click Exit. The EPSON Product Registration screen appears. Click Exit NOTE: See your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide for instructions on scanning slides and negatives. Register your scanner as instructed. [. . . ] Then follow the instructions in section 3 to connect the scanner. 2 Remove all the packing tape, but leave the yellow sticker in place for now. Leave the yellow sticker in place until you're instructed to remove it. PixExpress will not be installed if you don't have PDA software on your computer. Then follow the instructions in section 3 to connect the scanner. Now you're ready to start scanning!Turn this sheet over for step-by-step instructions. Turn Over er ics nn as ca B S Your First Scan 1 Raise the scanner lid and place your photo face down on the glass. Then close the lid. Center the top of the photo on the arrow mark Using the Scanner Buttons The buttons make scanning easy. Just place your photo or document face down on the scanner and follow the steps for the type of scan you want. Start Recommended Settings When you use the scanner buttons and EPSON Smart Panel, the software automatically selects the best settings for your scan. If you want to select settings yourself, see your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide for instructions. For the best scans, select a resolution setting (dpi) that balances quality with file size. The ideal resolution also depends on how you plan to use your scanned image. sending by e-mail, select 96 to 150 dpi. Problems? First, check the light on the scanner. See your on-screen Scanner Reference Guide for more information. NOTE: In Windows XP, you may see a message the first time you press any of the scanner buttons. Select EPSON SMART PANEL, click Always use this program for this action, then click OK. 2 3 3 Click the Scan for Creativity icon. A progress meter appears on your screen and your photo is scanned. The scanner software doesn't work. 4 Make sure your computer has at least 128MB of memory (RAM). 256MB or more is even better, especially if you're scanning a large image or scanning at a high resolution. If you're running software that didn't come with the scanner, check the Help or documentation to make sure your computer has enough memory. Try closing any programs that you don't need for scanning. After your photo is scanned, you see a window like the one below: Scan to Web: Scan your photos to the EPSON PhotoCenter, a free photo-sharing website. Before you start, click the Epson PhotoCenterSM icon on your desktop (or go to http://photo. epson. com) and register. You also need to log on to AOL® if you , use it for the Internet. Click on a file name if you want to change it 1 Press the button on the scanner. Your photo is scanned and the Scan to Web window opens on your screen. Select USA under Site Name, and enter the same User ID (e-mail address) and Connection Password you used when you registered at the EPSON PhotoCenter. When you see a confirmation message, click OK to connect to the PhotoCenter. Under Member Sign In, enter your e-mail address and password, and then click go. [. . . ] When you see a confirmation message, click OK to connect to the PhotoCenter. Under Member Sign In, enter your e-mail address and password, and then click go. Click Photo Inbox to view your photo. Check your software settings and make sure they are correct for the type of photo or document you're scanning. Because your monitor and printer use different color technologies, your printed colors cannot exactly match the colors you see on the screen. Click Finish when you're done scanning 2 Click here for help 4 If you want to scan another photo, place it on the scanner, close the cover, and click Scan More. [. . . ]