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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing the Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite II. This highly advanced, but easy-to-use
dual-format digital film scanner is able to scan both 35mm and Advanced Photo System film (with
the optional AD-10 APS adaptor). Please read this manual thoroughly to achieve the best results
from your scanner.
The instructions in this manual assume you have a working knowledge of your computer’s operating
system. Familiarity with the mouse, and standard operating-system menus and commands is neces-
sary before operating the DiMAGE Scan Elite II.
This manual does not give instruction in the:
• basic use of personal computers.
• use of Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, or Mac OS 8.6 to
9.2.1.
• use of Adobe Photoshop Elements, or other image processing software.
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.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Me are registered
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh, Apple, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, ColorSync, FireWire are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc.
• Adobe and Photoshop are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• CorelPhotoPaint is a trademark of the Corel Corporation.
• Paint Shop Pro is the copyright of Met’s Corporation.
Digital ICE3, Digital ICE, Digital ROC, Digital GEM are trademarks or registered
trademarks, and technology of Applied Science Fiction, Inc. in U.S.A.
• Other corporate and product names are the trademarks and registered trademarks of their respec-
tive companies.
• This manual may not be copied in part or whole without the prior written permission of Minolta Co.,
Ltd. ©2001 Minolta Co., Ltd.
• Every necessary caution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this instruction manual. Please
contact Minolta if you have any questions.
• Minolta is not responsible for any loss or damage caused from the operation of this product.
