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Checking Your Computer’s Connectors

To use your scanner you need to understand what type of connectors you have
on your computer. To determine the connector type, look at the back panel of
your computer:

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A USB port is a small slot ½” long and ¼” wide.

Note: If your computer has a USB port, check to make sure that your
computer's operating system supports USB. The following factory-installed
operating systems support USB: Mac OS 8.1, Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2,
98 or NT.

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A SCSI port is a 25-pin connector.

Positioning the Scanner

Find a suitable location near your computer to place the scanner. Make sure
the surface is flat.

CAUTION: Operating your scanner on an uneven surface can damage the
internal components.

Note: Proper scanner hardware installation depends on installing the software
first. If you have not installed the software that came bundled with the
scanner, refer to the section Installing the Software earlier in this chapter for
instructions.

Connecting the Cables

If your Macintosh or PC computer has a USB port, follow these instructions to
connect the scanner to your computer.

1.

Locate the USB cable that is provided. Plug the rectangular end of the
cable firmly into one of the USB ports. iMac computer ports are located
on the right side of the computer. The USB port on other Macintosh