- 13 -1. OverviewThank you for purchasing the Nikon 35mm Film ScannerCOOLSCAN II. This manual describes the procedures forunpacking, setting up, and connecting the scanner, withemphasis on hardware use and precautions.Please read the sections appropriate for the scanner you areusing, to ensure proper operation.For an explanation of how to scan and reproduce images withCOOLSCAN II, please refer to the software manual.We hope that you will find this manual helpful.1.1 FeaturesThe COOLSCAN II is capable of scanning 35mm film (color/monochrome, negative/positive) at high speed and highresolution.• 3-color, high-brightness LED illuminant, eliminates the needfor illuminant maintenance• High-speed single-pass scanning capability• High quality images produced using an 8-bit A/D converter• Maximum pixel count of 2,592 x 3,888 and high resolutionof 2,700dpi (on film surface)• Auto-focus function, eliminating the need for manual focusing• Compact, lightweight design, with low power consumption