Nikon Firmware Update Software *************************************************************************************************** Caution: Please read the following important information before using the update software *************************************************************************************************** Caution: Running the update software Before performing the update, ensure that the power cables for both scanner and computer and the interface cable or cables connecting the two devices are securely connected. After starting the updater, do not perform any of the operations below until a message appears stating that the update is complete. Depending on their timing, any of these actions could damage the firmware, making it impossible to download it to the scanner: - Turning the scanner or host computer off - Disconnecting the interface cable - Performing any operation on the host computer, including moving the mouse - Connecting or disconnecting other USB devices or turning them on or off (note that some USB devices turn off automatically if no operations are performed for a specified period; such devices should be disconnected from the computer before the update begins) The update takes approximately one minute to complete. *************************************************************************************************** 1. Contents of This Software Package This Software package contains the following files: - Readme file (this file) - Firmware update software manual - Manual_en_40.pdf (pdf file) - Update software (executable file) - COOLSCANIVED_120.exe (update software for COOLSCAN IV ED film scanners) 2. About the Firmware Update Software Manual The instruction manual is in the form of a pdf file, which can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later. 3. Firmware Version Information Running the update software provided on this CD will update scanner firmware to the following version: - COOLSCAN IV ED:Ver. 1.20 Version 1.20 differs from earlier versions as shown below. *************************************************************************************************** COOLSCAN IV ED:Ver. 1.1 In firmware version 1.1, scans took longer to complete in Mac OS X than in Mac OS 9.x. This problem can be addressed by using firmware version 1.20 in combination with Nikon Scan 3.1.4 or later. Version 1.20 also incorporates the following changes from version 1.1. COOLSCAN IV ED:Ver. 1.05 The following problems with version 1.05, which occurred as a result of the computer failing to recognize the scanner correctly, have been addressed with the release of firmware version 1.1: Macintosh - Macintosh computers running Mac OS 9.0.4 or earlier would fail to start if an attempt was made to restart or start the computer after the scanner was turned on. Windows / Macintosh - The Scan Window would not open when Nikon Scan was started. 31/10/2002Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
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