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1. Turn ON your computer.

WarningDo not connect the scanner to thecomputer before installing the software.If you connect the scanner and turn itON before you install the software, thewizard screen on the right will appear.If this wizard is displayed, click the[Cancel] button to exit the screen, andturn the scanner OFF.

2. Insert the DR-1210C Setup Discinto the PC’s CD-ROM drive.

The setup wizard automatically startsup when you insert the CD-ROM intothe CD-ROM drive. If the setupwizard does not start up, executesetup.exe in the CD-ROM.

3. Click [Typical Installation].If you click [Typical Installation], all ofthe software is installed. If you wantto select which parts of the softwareto install, click [Custom Installation].

4. Click [Install].All of the currently displayedsoftware is installed. To install onlyselected software, click [Back] andselect [Custom Installation].

5. Click [Next].

Document Scanner DR-1210C

1. Peel off the orange tape on the operation panel and press the lockswitch to (Unlock) position.

Lock Switch

Unlock

Lock

2. Peel off the tape holding the center of the document feed tray andthen remove all of the tape (indicated by ▼).

3. Peel off the orange tape fastening the document feed tray (1) andopen the document feed tray.

4. Open the feeder cover (1), and move the paper release lever inthe direction indicated by the arrow on the lever (2).

5. Remove the protective sheet.

6. Return the paper release lever to its original position (1), andgently close the feeder cover until it clicks into place (2).

7. Carefully close the document feed tray.

8. Open the feeder and remove the protective sheet (indicated by ▼).

Thank you for purchasing the Canon DR-1210C Document Scanner. This EasyStart Guide describes the procedure for setting up the scanner for use. Followthe procedures outlined in this Easy Start Guide to set up the scanner. Details onusing the scanner are described in the User's Guide packaged with the scanner.Before you use the scanner, make sure to thoroughly read the User's Guide.

Step 1. Checking the Packing ListWhen you unpack your scanner, make sure that it contains all of the followingaccessories. If any of the items listed below are missing or damaged, contactyour local authorized Canon dealer or service representative.

Easy Start Guide

Step 3. Installing the SoftwareInstall the software before connecting the scanner to the computer.

Warning

❏ Be sure to log on with administrator privileges when logging on to Windows.

❏ Close all other applications before installing the software.

Easy Start Guide

PUB. CE-IE-489

DR-1210C scannerUSB cable AC adapter

Easy Start Guide(this document)

User's Guide DR-1210CSetup Disc

Adobe AcrobatSetup Disc

Warranty Card(U.S.A. and Canada only)

Registration Card(U.S.A. and Canada only)

Note

● The DR-1210C Setup Disc contains the “DR-1210C Scanner Driver”,“CapturePerfect 3.0”, and “OmniPage SE 4”, made by Nuance Communications Inc.,and “Presto! BizCard 5 SE”, made by NewSoft Technology Corp.☞User's Guide p.17 “About the Setup Disc”

● Items included in this package are subject to change without notice.

● You must keep the machine’s packaging and packing materials for storing or

transporting the machine.

Step 2. Removing the Packing Materialsand Removing the TransportLocks

Remove the scanner from the box, take it out of the plastic bag and release thelock switch on the bottom of the unit. Remove the orange tape and protectivesheets from the scanner.

©2006 CANON ELECTRONICS INC.

DocumentFeed Tray

Paper Release Lever

9. Carefully close the feeder.

CAUTION

● Close the feeder gently to avoid catching your fingers, as thismay result in personal injury.

● Do not use excessive force when closing the feeder, as this maydamage or break the glass, and may result in personal injury.

Feeder Cover

■ Trademarks• Canon and the Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also

be trademarks or registered trademarks in other countries.• Microsoft Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft USA in the United States and other countries.• Other brands and product names used in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective companies.

Document Scanner DR-1210C

Wizard screen (Windows 2000)

☞Continued on back side

6. Read the software licenseagreement, and click [Yes] if youconsent to the conditions of thesoftware.

7. Installation of the scanner driverstarts.

8. After the scanner driver is installed,installation of the job tools starts.

9. Click [Finish] to complete theinstallation.

10. Next the installation wizard forCapturePerfect 3.0 appears.

11. Click [Next].

12. Read the software licenseagreement, and click [Yes] if youconsent to the conditions of thesoftware.

13. Check the destination folder andclick [Next].

14. Installation of CapturePerfect 3.0starts.

15. Click [Finish] to complete theinstallation of CapturePerfect 3.0.

16. Next, installation of OmniPage SE 4and Presto! BizCard 5 SE starts.Follow the messages on the screento proceed with the installation.

17. This completes the installation.

18. Click [Exit] to exit the installer.Click [Back] to return to the menuscreen.

3. The Hardware Installation screenis displayed. The “This driverhas not passed the WindowsLogo Test” message isdisplayed. Click [ContinueAnyway] to continue theinstallation.

4. When the Completing the FoundNew Hardware Wizard screenappears, click [Finish] to finishinstallation.

Step 4. Connecting the Scanner to Your PCPerform the following steps to connect the power cord and USB cable, andconnect the scanner to your PC.

Warning

❏ Use only the AC adapter included in the package.

❏ Connect the DR-1210C to your computer while the DR-1210C is turned OFF.

❏ Be sure to log on with administrator privileges when logging on to Windows.

☞Continued from front side

1. Check that the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) connector, locatedin the center of the back side of the scanner, is fully inserted.

2. Plug the AC adapter into the connector located to the right of theADF connector (1).

3. Remove the protective cap from the power plug and insert it into apower outlet (2).

4. Connect the USB cable to the scanner and the computer (3).

To PC

5. Check the scanner and computer connections, and press thepower button to turn the scanner ON.When the scanner is turned ON, the power indicator lights, andthe display panel shows “Ready”.

6. Windows recognizes the Canon DR-1210C USB as a new device.

7. The driver is installed by the following procedure depending on theversion of Windows you are using.

● If the OS is Windows 2000,installation starts, and the “DigitalSignature Not Found” message isdisplayed. Clicking [Yes] resumesinstallation of the driver, andinstallation ends automatically.

● If the OS is Windows XP, the “FoundNew Hardware Wizard” is displayed.1. On the Windows Update search

screen, select [No, not this time],and click [Next]. (This screen isnot displayed for Windows XPservice pack 1.)

2. Select [Install the softwareautomatically (Recommended)]and click [Next].

Display Panel

Step 5. ScanningWhen you have finished installing the software and the scanner has beenrecognized, you can scan a document. Perform the following steps to test thatyour document is scanned properly.

1. Thoroughly fan the pages of yourdocuments.

2. Place your original into the feeder, andadjust the document guide adapter tofit the size of your documents.

3. Press [FILE].Scanning starts, and “Scanning” isdisplayed on the display panel.

Scanning···

4. When “Sending complete” isdisplayed on the display panel,this indicates the scanning hasended.

Sending complete.

Note● Image files scanned by pressing [FILE] are saved in the [My

Pictures] folder in [My Documents]. (Default)● Image files are saved according to the default settings as PDF

files with a 17-digit file name. This file name indicates the dateand time that the image was saved.

● Images scanned by pressing [COPY] are printed out on theprinter set as the default printer in Windows.

● Pressing [E-MAIL] starts up the e-mail software, and attachesthe scanned image file to a new message.

● You can change the scan settings by using the Job RegistrationTool registered in the [Programs] menu.

[FILE] button

Document Guide

Adapter

Display PanelPowerIndicator

PowerButton

This setup is now complete● This completes setup of the DR-1210C. Details on how to use the

DR-1210C are described in the User's Guide packaged with theDR-1210C. Before you start using the Scanner, be sure to thoroughlyread the User's Guide.

● For details on how to use CapturePerfect 3.0, refer to the“CapturePerfect Operation Guide” or the online Help included onthe CD-ROM.

Important!

When the icon changes asshown above, this indicates thata communications error hasoccurred with the computer.Check the scanner andcomputer connections.