8STEP 2 Installing the SoftwareSystem requirementsTo use the scanner, your computer must satisfy the following systemrequirements.ComputerCPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66GHz or fasterMemory: 1GB or moreHard disk: 3 GB or more available space required forinstallation of all softwareUSB interface: Hi-Speed USB2.0Monitor: Resolution of 1024 × 768 (XGA) or betterrecommended.Optical drive: Drive capable of reading DVDs.Operating system• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later• Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition Service Pack 2 or later• Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or later (32-bit and 64-biteditions)• Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or later (32-bit and 64-biteditions)Other requirements• An ISIS-compatible application or a TWAIN-compatible applicationthat is compatible with the above operating systems.• .NET Framework 3.5 or laterIMPORTANT• If you do not know the requirements for your computer system,contact the store where you purchased the computer or themanufacturer of the computer for more information.• If you use the scanner with Windows, use the latest USB 2.0 drivermade available by Microsoft. For details, consult your localauthorized Canon dealer.• Use the USB interface provided as standard with your computer.However, normal operation is not guaranteed with all USBinterfaces, even if present as standard equipment on the computer.For details, consult your local authorized Canon dealer.• Scanning speeds are lower if your computer's standard USBinterface is USB Full-Speed (equal to USB 1.1.)• The USB cable you are using should be the one originally includedwith the scanner.• If the CPU, memory, interface card, and other specifications do notsatisfy the installation requirements, the scanning speed may begreatly reduced and transmission may take a long time.• Even if the computer satisfies the recommended specifications, thescanning speed may vary, depending on the specified scansettings.• The scanner drivers provided with the scanner do not necessarilyoperate on all ISIS or TWAIN-compatible applications. For details,contact your application software retailer.Precautions for Use in 64-bit Operating Systems• The ISIS/TWAIN driver supplied with this product supportsscanning with 32bit applications only.• Even with 32-bit applications, not all ISIS/TWAIN compliantapplications are guaranteed to operate.• Scanning speed may vary depending on the specifications of yourcomputer.0-00-DR-M140_RG_UK.book Page 8 Monday, August 8, 2011 5:15 PM