Nikon Firmware Update Software

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Caution: Please read the following important information before using the update software
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Caution: Running the update software

Before running the updater, you should also confirm that the interface cable connecting the scanner to the computer, and the power cables connecting the scanner and computer to a power source, 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.
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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) 
          COOLSCANIV_110.exe (update software for COOLSCAN IV ED film scanners)

2. About the Firmware Update Software Manual
    The software manual is in the form of a pdf file, which can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat 4.0 or later.

3. Firmware Version Information  
    Running the update software provided will update scanner firmware to the following version:
          - COOLSCAN IV ED: Ver. 1.10
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Version 1.10 differs from earlier versions as shown below.
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 1.10:

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.

05/15/2001