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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing this Minolta product. Please take the time to read through this instruc-
tion manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new scanner.
This manual contains information regarding products introduced before October, 2002. To obtain
information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta service facility listed on the
back cover of this manual.
This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using
accessories or equipment not endorsed by Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or
damage to the product and its accessories.
This instruction manual does not provide instruction in the basic operation of the personal com-
puters, or the basic operation of Windows or Macintosh operating systems; refer to the manuals
supplied with the computer.
The examples in this manual use Windows software. The appearance of the screens may differ
from the examples when using Macintosh or other Windows operating systems.
Every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this material. Specifications in this
manual are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to
change without notice. Minolta is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by the use of this
software.
This instruction manual may not be copied either in part or in its entirety without the prior permis-
sion of Minolta.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows NT
are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh, Apple, and Power Macintosh
are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Adobe and Photoshop are registered trade-
marks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Other corporate and product names are the trademarks
and registered trademarks of their respective companies.
