Canon CanoScan LiDe 500F Quick Start Guide PDF

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Quick Start Guide

Please read this guide before operating this scanner. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.

Setup and Scanning

Checking the Package Contents

Installing the Software

Windows

Macintosh

Unlocking the Scanning Unit

Connecting the Scanner

Positioning Items

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p.5

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p.8

p.9

Using the Scanner Buttons p.15

Scanning Film p.16

Positioning the Scanner p.6

Try Scanning p.12

Be sure to install the software programs before connecting the scanner to the computer!

Guide to the Manuals

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Guide to the Manuals

CanoScan and ScanGear are trademarks of Canon Inc. Adobe, Acrobat and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Macintosh, Power Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. ScanSoft and OmniPage are trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc. Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

In this guide, Windows XP screen shots are used to illustrate explanations common to all operating systems.

Open the Package

Quick Start Guide (this guide) This guide describes a series of basic processes from opening the package to using the scanner. READ THIS GUIDE FIRST!

Scanning Guide (HTML format manual) Refer to this guide when you have finished setting up the scanner according to the procedures in the Quick Start Guide. It describes how to utilize the scanner with the bundled software, and how to solve problems when they occur. You can install this manual onto the hard disk together with the software programs. When you install it, the Scanning Guide icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to view it with a browser program, such as Internet Explorer. You can also view it by clicking the [?] button in ScanGear CS and CanoScan Toolbox.

Users Guides for Application Programs (PDF format manuals) ArcSoft PhotoStudio ScanSoft OmniPage SE Select the Reference Manual menu on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM. To read these manuals, Adobe Acrobat Reader should be installed on your computer.

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Use of a shielded cable with the ferrite core(s) provided with the scanner is necessary to comply with the technical requirements of the EMC Directive.

Warning When you use this product, you should pay attention to the following legal issues: Scanning of certain documents, such as bank notes (bank bills), government bonds and public certificates, may be

prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability. You may be required under law to obtain authorization from a person possessing copyrights or other legal rights to

the item being scanned. If you are uncertain of the legality of scanning any particular item, you should consult your legal adviser in advance.

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Checking the Package Contents

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Checking the Package Contents Scanner and Accessories

Documents and Software Programs Quick Start Guide (this guide) Additional Documents CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM

ScanGear CS - Scanner Driver It allows you to scan and load images from the scanner.

CanoScan Toolbox - Scanning Utility Program It allows you to scan, save, or print images easily as well as create e-mail attachments or PDF files.

ArcSoft PhotoStudio - Image Editing Program It allows you to load images from the scanner, edit and retouch them, and apply special effects and enhancements.

ScanSoft OmniPage SE - OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Program It converts characters scanned from a book, magazine or newspaper into text data for editing or digital transmission. *This does not support Windows 98 first Edition.

Adobe Acrobat Reader - PDF File Reader Program

Electronic manuals for the above software programs (HTML and PDF manuals)

Approximately 210 MB/165 MB (for Windows/Macintosh) of hard disk space on your computer is required to install all the programs. Additional free hard disk space is required to operate the programs.

CanoScan LiDE 500F USB Interface Cable Film Guide (for 35 mm film strip)

Film Adapter Unit

Installing the Software (Windows)

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Installing the Software (Windows)

1 Turn the computer on.

2 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive. After you select your language, the CanoScan Setup Utility main menu will display.

3 Click [Install]. Read the "Notes on Software Installation" and click [Next].

The [Install] window will display.

4 Click [Install]. Read the Software User License Agreement. Click [Yes] if you accept the terms. You will install five software programs and the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual).

5 Follow the on-screen message prompts and click buttons such as [Install], [Next] or [Yes] to continue the installation.

6 When the "Installation Results" displays, click [OK]. The registration dialog will display. Follow the on-screen message prompts to register this product.

7 When "Installation completed successfully" displays, click [Restart]. The computer will restart.

8 After Windows restarts, remove the CD-ROM from the drive and store it in a safe place.

Continue to page 6.

If you are running Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional with multiple user accounts, you should log on with an administrator user name when installing or uninstalling software programs.

If the "Found New Hardware Wizard" or "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears, click [Cancel].

In a few cases, your operating system may require a restart. Follow the on-screen messages to restart and resume installation.

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Installing the Software (Macintosh)

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1 Turn the computer on. Log in as the first created administrator to install the software. You cannot install the software when logged in using added administrator accounts.

2 Place the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM in the drive.

3 Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

4 Double-click the [SetUp] icon. After you select your language, the CanoScan Setup Utility main menu will display.

5 Click [Install]. Read the "Notes on Software Installation" and click [Next].

The [Install] window will display.

6 Click [Install]. Read the Software User License Agreement. Click [Yes] if you accept the terms. You will install five software programs and the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual).

7 Follow the on-screen message prompts and click buttons such as [Install], [Next] or [Yes] to continue the installation. If a verification dialog appears, type the administrator's name and password.

8 When the "Installation Results" displays, click [OK]. The registration dialog will display. Follow the on-screen message prompts to register this product.

9 When "Installation completed successfully" displays, click [Restart]. The computer will restart.

10After restarting, remove the CD-ROM from the drive and store it in a safe place.

Macintosh

Unlocking the Scanning Unit/Positioning the Scanner

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Unlocking the Scanning Unit 1 Peel the seals off the scanner.

2 Slide the lock switch toward the unlock mark ( ).

Positioning the Scanner This scanner may be used in a variety of positions.

Landscape Position (a) This position is to set the scanner so that the document cover opens from the front to the back. It is possible to scan thick or large items, and also films can be scanned.

Portrait Position (b) This position is to set the scanner so that the document cover opens from the left to the right. It is possible to scan thick or large items, and also films can be scanned.

Upright Position (on the Stand) (c) This is the most space-saving position to set the scanner. It is possible to scan thin items, but films cannot be scanned.

When carrying or transporting the scanner, always lock the scanning unit by sliding the lock switch toward the lock mark ( ).

Unlock Mark

Lock Switch

(a)

(b)

(c)

Positioning the Scanner

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Setting the Stand

1 Turn the scanner upside down.

2 Lift the stand on the scanner back in the direction of arrow and then arrow .

3 Place the stand's end around the front side of the scanner (arrow ).

4 Push to the direction of arrow until the marks on the scanner and the stand align.

5 Slowly turn the scanner over and set it upright on the stand in position.

The scanner weighs approximately 2.0 kg. Be careful not to drop. Before setting the stand, make sure that there isn't a space between the document

cover and the surface of the document glass (p. 11, Step 3).

Connecting the Scanner

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Connecting the Scanner 1 Connect the scanner to the computer with the supplied USB interface cable.

There are cable holders on the side of the scanner to hold the USB cable. Use the holders to organize the cable. Hold the cable with the holders before setting up the stand in the upright position.

Only use the USB interface cable provided with the scanner. Use of other cables may lead to a malfunction.

When the scanner is connected to the USB 1.1 port on Windows XP and "HI-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub" message appears, ignore the message. The scanner operates in this condition without problems.

The scanner does not have a power switch. The power is activated as soon as the computer is turned on.

USB Interface Cable

Wide Flat Connector

Small Square Connector

USB Connector

Cable Holders

Positioning Items

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Positioning Items Items can be scanned in three different ways: scanning standard items, scanning oversize items, and scanning on the stand. The following procedures explain how to position items for each method.

Scanning Standard Items Follow the procedure below to scan photos and other items smaller than the document glass.

1 Open the document cover. The document cover will open as far as the position shown to the right and stop.

2 Place an item on the document glass and adjust its top corner with the alignment mark.

3 Gently close the document cover.

When opening the document cover, support it with your hand until it stops. Do not place items that weigh 2.0 kg or more on the scanner. In addition, do not

press heavily on the document cover or the item while it is on the scanner.

You can position items, such as magazines and books, up to approximately 24 mm thick on the scanner.

Alignment Mark

Top

Bottom

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Scanning Oversize Items Follow the procedure below to scan magazines, books and other items larger than the document glass.

1 As shown in the right figure, hold the antislip grip on the center of the document cover and open it partway (arrow ).

2 When the document cover is open to approximately 60, lightly pull it straight up a short distance (arrow ).

3 Keep light upward tension on it as you slowly swing the cover open the rest of the way (arrow ).

4 Position the item on the document glass.

Do not force it if it does not open easily as shown on the right. Repeat the procedure from Step 2.

Cover the scanner with a black cloth if the external light enters around the scanned item.

Alignment Mark Top

Bottom

Antislip Grip

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Scanning on the Stand Follow the procedure below to scan items positioning the scanner upright on the stand.

1 Gently open the document cover until it stops.

2 Slide down the item along the document cover as shown in the right figure.

3 Close the document cover. The document cover contains a magnet to help it stick to the scanner body.

Do not force the document cover open. You might damage or collapse the stand.

Scan only thin items in this upright position such as a single sheet or a double-folded sheet.

If there is space between the joint of the document cover and the document glass as shown in the left figure, put the stand back, open and close the cover once again to reposition the joint as shown in the right figure.

Use the scanner in the landscape or portrait position to perform the following. To scan thick items, such as magazines or books (p. 9). To scan items larger than the document glass (p. 10). To scan films (p. 16).

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Alignment Mark

Top

Bottom

Document Cover

Thin Item

Try Scanning

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Try Scanning This will explain the basic scanning procedures using the image editing program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, and the scanner driver, ScanGear CS. To scan without using an application program such as ArcSoft PhotoStudio, refer to "Scanning with ScanGear CS (ScanGear Starter)" in the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual).

1 Place a photo or a picture on the document glass by aligning its top edge with the alignment mark, and close the document cover.

Alignment Mark

Top

Bottom

2 Select [Start], [Programs] or [All Programs], [ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.5] and [PhotoStudio 5.5].

PhotoStudio will start.

Windows

2 Double-click the [Applications] folder followed by the [PhotoStudio] folder and the [PhotoStudio] icon.

PhotoStudio will start.

Macintosh

3 Click the [File] menu and choose [Select Source]. Select your scanner model name and click the [Select] button for Windows or the [OK] button for Macintosh.

After you set this setting the first time, you do not need to set it from the second time onward with the same scanner.

You will need to do it if you select a different scanner or a digital camera.

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4 Click the Acquire icon or click the [File] menu and select [Acquire]. ScanGear CS will start.

5 Select a Select Source option. Select [Photo (Color)].

6 Click [Preview]. After calibration, the preview scan will start and gradually display the image.

7 If necessary, perform the following step.

Select a Destination option. Select an option according to how the scanned image will be used: [Print (300 dpi)], [Image Display (150 dpi)] or [OCR (300 dpi)].

Determining the Output Size With Print (300 dpi), select the size of the output paper. With Image Display (150 dpi), select a size appropriate for

your computer display. When OCR (300 dpi) is selected, the Output Size is fixed to

the Flexible option. The Flexible option scans the item at a scale of 100%.

In the Simple Mode in ScanGear CS, you can scan in three easy steps: (Step 5) Select Source, (Step 6) Preview and (Step 8) Scan.

Do not touch the scanner while it is operating.

[Print (300 dpi)] [Image Display (150 dpi)]

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Adjusting the Scan Area (Cropping Frame) If you want to trim the image further, drag the mouse diagonally to select the area.

Correcting Images To correct the scanned image, click the appropriate check box to place a check mark in it.

8 Click [Scan]. The final scan will start.

9 Click the close box (Windows) or (Macintosh) in the ScanGear CS window to close it.

The scanned image will appear in the PhotoStudio window.

10 Save the scanned image. Click the [File] menu and select [Save As]. Select the folder where you wish to store the image file, enter a file name, select a file type (JPEG format is recommended) and click [Save].

11Click the close box (Windows) or (Macintosh) in the PhotoStudio window to close it.

Do not touch the scanner while it is operating.

If the scanner does not perform as described above, read the "Troubleshooting" section of the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual).

For details about the bundled software programs, read the Scanning Guide or the user guides (PDF format manuals) for each software program on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM.

Using the Scanner Buttons

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Using the Scanner Buttons Pressing the four convenient buttons on the scanner scans and performs the related tasks easily. Before pressing these buttons, make sure that ScanGear CS, CanoScan Toolbox, ArcSoft PhotoStudio and Adobe Acrobat Reader should be installed from the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM.

COPY Button Prints (copies) the scanned image with a printer.

To use this button, the printer driver should be installed and the printer should be on-line in advance.

PDF Button Saves the scanned image as a PDF file.

Multiple items can be scanned continuously. The scanned image will be saved as a PDF document and appear in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

A PDF (Portable Document Format) document uses a file format that allows it to be displayed and printed with an application program, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Reader.

Please refer to the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual) for the details of the scanner buttons.

SCAN Button Forwards the scanned image to the image editing program, ArcSoft PhotoStudio.

E-MAIL Button Attaches the scanned image to a new e-mail message.

To use this button, one of the following e-mail programs should be installed to the computer and also it should be enabled in advance. The first time this button is pressed, the [E-mail software selection] dialog will appear where the e-mail programs for the use of this button can be selected.

For Windows: Microsoft Outlook Express, Microsoft Outlook, Eudora or Netscape Messenger. (Some mail programs require the MAPI function to be set to On.)

For Macintosh: Mail, Eudora or MS Entourage.

Scanning Film

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Scanning Film This scanner can scan 35 mm film strip one frame at a time.

Preparing to Scan Film Use the following procedures to place the film adapter unit and the film guide on the document glass to scan film.

1 Attach the cable for the film adapter unit to the FAU connector on the scanner's side panel.

2 Open the document cover and place the film guide on the document glass of the scanner. Fit the two tabs on the film guide into the document glass slots.

Calibration Calibration is required when film is first scanned. Calibration is the process ScanGear CS uses to adjust to the correct color balance. If there is film in the film guide, remove it before setting the film adapter unit on it.

1 Remove the cap from the film adapter unit and gently set the film adapter unit over the first frame in the film guide. Align the tab on the film adapter unit with the film guide.

You cannot scan film with the scanner in the upright position. Clean the document glass before placing the film guide on it, otherwise dirt and dust

can affect image quality or damage the film. Use a blower brush to remove any dust from the film, which will affect the image

quality, and take care to hold the film by its edges to avoid transferring dirt or fingerprints to it.

When opening the document cover, support it with your hand until it stops.

Be careful not to lose the cap or to allow dirt into it.

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2 Gently close the document cover.

3 Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio. Refer to step 2 on page 12.

4 Start ScanGear CS. Refer to step 4 on page 13. ScanGear CS will start.

5 Select a Select Source option. You can select from the following options for films. Negative Film (Color) / Positive Film (Color)

6 Click [Preview]. The Executes calibration. message will display.

7 Click the [OK] button. The calibration process will start and take approximately 1 to 2 minutes. The calibration process is finished when the message disappears.

8 To go on to scan films, follow steps 1-3 on the next page and click the [OK] button.

The preview scan will start. Read from Step 8 onward in procedures for Scanning Film (p. 19).

To stop scanning film, click [Cancel].

Do not press down on, or rest your hands on the document cover.

Do not touch the scanner while it is operating.

Scanning Film

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Scanning Film

1 Place the film in the film guide. Place the film face up in the film guide (images and words should read correctly from above) with the spaces between frames aligned with the white lines on the guide.

2 Remove the cap from the film adapter unit and gently set the unit over the frame you wish to scan. Align the tab on the film adapter unit with the film guide.

3 Gently close the document cover.

4 Start ArcSoft PhotoStudio. Refer to step 2 on page 12.

5 Start ScanGear CS. Refer to step 4 on page 13.

6 Select a Select Source option. You can select from the following options for films. Negative Film (Color) / Positive Film (Color)

Do not move the film adapter unit once it has been placed on the fIlm guide. Sliding it may scratch the film.

The document cover does not touch the document glass completely. Be careful not to force the document cover down.

Use ScanGear CSs Advanced Mode to scan monochrome films (See the Scanning Guide.).

White Line

Scanning Film

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7 Click [Preview]. ScanGear CS will display the preview image.

8 If necessary, perform the following step.

Select a Destination option. Select an option according to how the scanned image will be used: [Print (300 dpi)] or [Image Display (150 dpi)].

Determining the Output Size With Print (300 dpi), select the size of the output paper. With Image Display (150 dpi), select a size appropriate for

your computer display. The Flexible option scans the item and enlarges 35 mm film

to the photo size (4 x 6).

Adjusting the Scan Area (Cropping Frame) If you want to trim the image further, drag the mouse diagonally to select the area.

Correcting Images To correct the scanned image, click the appropriate check box to place a check mark in it.

9 Click [Scan]. The final scan will start.

Do not touch the scanner while it is operating.

Do not touch the scanner while it is operating.

[Print (300 dpi)] [Image Display (150 dpi)]

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10Click the close box (Windows) or (Macintosh) in the ScanGear CS window to close it.

The scanned image will appear in the PhotoStudio window.

11 Save the scanned image. Click the [File] menu and select [Save As]. Select the folder where you wish to store the image file, enter a file name, select a file type (JPEG format is recommended) and click [Save].

12Click the close box (Windows) or (Macintosh) in the PhotoStudio window to close it.

Post Film Scanning Procedures

1 Open the document cover, remove the film adapter unit. 2 Put the cap on the film adapter unit. 3 Remove the film and the film guide from the document glass.

If the scanner does not perform as described above, read the "Troubleshooting" section of the Scanning Guide (HTML format manual).

For details about the bundled software programs, read the Scanning Guide or the user guides (PDF format manuals) for each software program on the CanoScan Setup Utility CD-ROM.

Always put the cap back on the film adapter unit when it is not in use. Film may be damaged if it is left on the document glass for extended periods of time.

Specifications

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Specifications

*1 16 bit output supported for film scanning only. *2 The fastest speed in USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode on Windows PC. Transfer time to computer is not included. *3 Calibration processing time is not included. *4 35 mm slides not supported. Note that Macintosh computers with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface expansion cards are not supported. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessory Kit You can purchase the following Accessory.

Accessory Kit CSAK-LiDE 500F : film guide, cap for film adapter unit

Upgrading to USB 2.0 (Windows Only) To upgrade a computer to the USB 2.0 standard, please use one the following USB expansion cards/hubs that have been verified by Canon for compatibility. Expansion Cards Hubs

Adaptec USB2connect 5100 PCI bus Adaptec XHUB4 Adaptec USB2connect 3100LP PCI bus Adaptec XHUB4PLUS Adaptec USB2connect 2000LP PCI bus Adaptec XHUB7PLUS Adaptec DuoConnect: PCI bus

For installation procedures, please read the instructions that accompany the USB expansion card/hub.

Scanner Type Flatbed

Scanning Element CIS (Color Contact Image Sensor)

Light Source 3-color (RGB) LED

Optical Resolution 2400 x 4800 dpi

Selectable Resolution 25 - 19200 dpi (ScanGear CS)

Scanning Bit Depth Color 16 bit input/16 bit or 8 bit output for each color (RGB)

Grayscale 16 bit input/16 bit or 8 bit output *1

Scanning Speed *2

(Photo or Document) Color 10.38 msec./line (1200 dpi), 20.7 msec./line (2400 dpi)

Grayscale, B&W 4.98 msec./line (1200 dpi), 6.9 msec./line (2400 dpi)

Scanning Speed *2 (Film) 5.16 - 82.56 msec/line

Preview Speed *3 Approximately 9 sec.

Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed/USB (USB 1.1 equivalent)

Maximum Document Size A4/Letter: 216 x 297 mm

Film Type/Number of Frames 35 mm strip (negative/positive) *4 / 1 frame

Scanner Buttons 4 buttons: COPY, SCAN, PDF, E-MAIL

Operating Range Temperature 5C to 35C (41F to 95F)

Humidity 10% to 90% RH, 20% to 80% RH when scanning film

(without condensation formation)

Power Requirements Supplied via USB port (No external adapter required)

Power Consumption In operation: 2.5 watts maximum, Stand-by: 1.4 watts

Maximum Exterior Dimensions 280 x 396.5 x 34.9 mm

Weight Approximately 2.0 kg

After upgrading to Windows XP, reinstall ScanGear CS and CanoScan Toolbox according to the steps on page 4.

System Information

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System Information This form should be used to record the operating environment for the purchased scanner. If any problems occur with the scanner, you will need this information when you contact our Customer Support Help Desk. Be sure to record the information and store it in a safe location.

This information is also required to request a repair under warranty. Make sure you record the information and store it in a safe location.

Guaranteed servicing for this equipment will expire five years after production ceases.

About the Computer Used

Date of Purchase:

Dealer Name/Dealer Tel:

Dealer Address:

Scanner Model: CanoScan LiDE 500F

Serial Number (on the back of the equipment):

Manufacturer: Model:

CPU: Clock Speed: MHz

Memory Capacity (RAM): MB

Space Available: MBHard Disk Capacity: MB

OS: Windows XP Me 2000 98

Macintosh OS X v10.2 OS X v10.3

Monitor Type: Monitor Size: inches

Printer: Manufacturer:

Type of Printer: Printer Resolutions:

Installed Virus Protection Program:

Installed Compression Program:

On-Board Expansion Cards:

Attached Peripherals:

Connected Network Syst