6IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Canon imageFORMULA P-150/P-150MDocument Scanner.Please read the following manuals carefully and familiarize yourselfwith the functions of the scanner before using it to ensure that yousufficiently understand the functions, and make the most of thescanner’s capabilities. After reading the manuals, store them in a safeplace for future reference.About the ManualsThis scanner comes with the following manuals.● Reference GuideThis manual describes how to set up the scanner. Read this manualwhen you first use the scanner.● User Manual (this manual)This manual contains the operating procedures of the scanner.Hint• All of the manuals are stored on the setup disc as electronicmanuals in PDF format.• The User Manual (Electronic Manual) for Windows users is installedin the following location.Symbols Used in This ManualThe following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures,restrictions, handling precautions, and instructions that should beobserved for safety.WARNINGIndicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to deathor injury to persons if not performed correctly. To use the scannersafely, always pay attention to these warnings.CAUTIONIndicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury topersons, or damage to property if not performed correctly. To usethe scanner safely, always pay attention to these cautions.IMPORTANTIndicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure toread these items carefully to operate the scanner correctly, andavoid damaging the scanner.HintIndicates a clarification of an operation, or contains additionalexplanations for a procedure. Reading these notes is highlyrecommended.