Nikon Firmware Update Software

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WARNING!!! (Read the following before using your firmware update 
software.)
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CAUTION:  running the update software
- Before running the update software, confirm that the power and 
interface cables are properly attached to the scanner and the host 
computer.
- After beginning the update, do not turn off the scanner or the host 
computer until a message appears indicating that the update is 
complete.  You should also be sure not to disconnect the interface 
cable.  Depending on their timing, either of these actions could 
damage the scanners firmware, making further downloads impossible.
- The update takes about one minute to complete.
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1. This Disk:
May be used on Windows or Macintosh platforms
Consists of the following files:
- readme.txt (this file)
- Firmware Update Software instructions -PDF file; Macintosh/Windows 
compatible
- Windows files (located in the "Windows" folder):
     - LS2000_112.exe (For the LS-2000)
     - COOLSCANIII_111.exe (For the COOLSCANIII)
- Macintosh files (located in the "Macintosh" folder)
     - LS2000_112 (For the LS-2000)
     - COOLSCANIII_111 (For the COOLSCANIII)
Note: The "111" or "112" in each of these files indicates that it is 
a Firmware, Version 1.11 or Version 1.12 Update.  

2. The Firmware Users Manual
The Firmware Users manual is published as a PDF file.  To read this 
file, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, Version 3.0, or later.  
You can install Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 from the bundled Adobe 
Photoshop 4.0 LE CD.  Refer to the instructions included with the CD 
for installation procedures.

3. Before Using Firmware Update Software (Firmware Version Information)
This update software upgrades the firmware for the LS-2000 to Version 
1.12 and the firmware for the COOLSCAN III to version 1.11.  
These versions address the following problems that may arise when 
using earlier versions:

Versions 1.04 and 1.03 (LS-2000), versions 1.02 and 1.01 (COOLSCAN III)
- Thumbnail images may differ sharply from the image that appears in 
the preview window.
- Frame positioning when using snapshot  APS film from some disposable 
cameras in the IA-20 may be inaccurate in some cases.
- In some cases, when connecting with an unstable SCSI bus, the scanning 
point of origin may not be detected.  

Version 1.01 (LS-2000)
In addition to the problems listed above (which may occur with Versions 
1.04, and 1.03), the following may occur with version 1.01:
- Starting the PC without any film loadedwhen using the Adaptec 
AHA-2940AU as a SCSI host adapter (depending on the combination of the 
BIOS version of the 2940AU, and   the PC motherboard)may cause the PC 
to freeze, or cause considerable delays.  In some cases, although the 
PC may continue to function, it may not recognize the scanner.
- In the process of creating IA thumbnails with the Macintosh version 
of NikonScan, when attempting to abort, the host may sometimes freeze.

1998.12.16 Nikon
