A-3● This manual consists of a chapter for Windows followed by a chapter for Macintosh.In this manual, Windows XP Professional/Home Edition is referred to as Windows XP,Windows Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional isreferred to as Windows 2000, and Windows 98 Second Edition is referred to as Windows 98SE.● Where explanations are common to all operating systems, the screens used in theexamples are from Windows XP for Windows and from Mac OS X (10.2) for Macintosh.● In this document, square brackets [ ] are used to indicate items such as button names andicon names that appear on the computer screen.● Numbers in parentheses in this document indicate reference pages.● Descriptions of camera operations assume that the reader is familiar with the informationin the instructions supplied with the camera.● For detailed information on how to use the software products and the restrictions thatapply to those products, refer also to the Help, Readme files and Software User Guide (A-7) for the respective products.● In order to transfer images from File Viewer Utility, you will need retouching (imageediting) software. In order to start the TWAIN Driver, you will need a TWAIN Driver-compatible application. Explanations for transferring images from File Viewer Utilitydescribed in these instructions and the explanations for TWAIN Driver-compatibleapplications all use examples from Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0.● The explanations given below describe the type of content indicated by the respectiveicons.: Marks information that should be read before use to prevent problems that wouldinterfere with the functioning of software and computer.: Marks additional information that you will find helpful.Manual Organization, How to Read theWarningDo not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD-ROM Player that does not support data CD-ROMs. Theextremely loud sound that may result from playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player)could damage the speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing losses from listening with headphones tothe loud sounds of a data CD-ROM played on a music CD player.Safety PrecautionsPlease read the safety precautions carefully before using this product. Ensure that you use theproduct correctly according to the procedures described in these instructions.The following safety precautions are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operationof the product and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons andproperty. Please read and ensure that you understand them before you proceed to the othersections of these instructions.