  NetSpot Device Installer Version 3.12

                                               Copyright CANON INC. 2006

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Contents
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Introduction
Software License Agreement
System Requirements
Compatible Devices
Installing NetSpot Device Installer
Starting NetSpot Device Installer
Initial Protocol Settings
Plug-Ins
Instructions for Using NetSpot Device Installer
Uninstalling NetSpot Device Installer
Important Release Notes
Support


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Introduction
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NetSpot Device Installer is utility software that allows you to make network
protocol settings for Canon devices connected to your network.
This README file contains the latest information and important notes about
"NetSpot Device Installer". Please review it before using this software.


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Software License Agreement
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Before using this software, please be sure to review the Software License
Agreement (License_en.txt), located in the same directory as this readme file.


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System Requirements
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NetSpot Device Installer has been confirmed to work in the following system
environments:

  Microprocessor:   Intel Pentium or compatible processor or higher

  System:           The Linux system kernel 2.2 or higher on which the X
                    Window System runs.

                    The following are some representative systems.
                    Debian/GNU Linux 2.2 or higher
                    RedHat Linux 6.2 or higher
                    SuSE Linux 7.0 or higher
                    Turbolinux 6.0 or higher

  Hard disk:        10MB or more of free space
                    (Required only if you install this software on a
                    computer.)

* In addition to the above, GLib/GTK+ 2.x or higher must be installed on your
  system.
  For information about GLib/GTK+, refer to distributor of Linux that you are
  using, or the GLib/GTK+ Home Page (http://www.gtk.org).


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Compatible Devices
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For a list of compatible devices, refer to support_device_en.txt, located in
the same directory as this readme file.


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Installing NetSpot Device Installer
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You can use NetSpot Device Installer with or without installing it on your
computer. If you choose installation, follow the procedure below.

* To use plug-ins, install both NetSpot Device Installer and the plug-ins
  on the computer using the following procedure. For more information on
  plug-ins, refer to "Plug-Ins" in this readme file.

1. Change to the directory where this readme is located, and then execute the
   below command in the shell prompt.

     > ./install.sh

2. Specify the following items in accordance with the instruction.
     The directory path where this program is to be installed
     The directory path where the data files are to be installed *
     The path to the web browser **

     * Use the data files to execute NetSpot Device Installer.
       Dedicate the data files directory for exclusive use by NetSpot Device
       Installer.
    ** Use a web browser to display the help and the device's built-in web
       page.

3. When installation of NetSpot Device Installer finishes, the plug-in
   installer program starts.

4. To install the displayed plug-in, enter "Y" or "y" (or nothing), and press
   the Enter key.
     Plug-in installation starts.
     For more information on plug-ins, refer to "Plug-Ins" in this readme
     file.

5. When installation of a plug-in is finished, the next plug-in appears.
   Repeat Step 4 for the remaining plug-ins.

This completes the installation of NetSpot Device Installer.


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Starting NetSpot Device Installer
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Use without installation:

   Change to the directory where this readme is located, and then execute the
   below command in the shell prompt.

     > ./nsdi &

     * If the path to the directory where Netscape Navigator has been
       installed has not been registered, or you use a web browser other than
       Netscape Navigator, input following:

         > ./nsdi -b <The path for web browser> &

Use after installation:

   Change to the directory where this program is located, and then execute
   the following command in the shell prompt.

     > ./nsdi &


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Initial Protocol Settings
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Follow the procedure below to configure the initial TCP/IP settings for a
device.

* Log onto the system as an Administrator to configure the initial protocol
  settings for a device.
* If a router has been set to transmit the specified subnet broadcast address,
  some types of Canon devices connected to the network through the router can
  be initialized (only those devices having [Not Configured] status). To
  initialize such devices, first you must make broadcast discovery settings.
  For instructions on how to make broadcast discovery settings, refer to
  "Setting Discovery Criteria" in the online help.
* If the factory default IP address for the device is a valid address on the
  subnet of the computer where NetSpot Device Installer for TCP/IP is running,
  the device will be shown in the device list as a configured device even if
  you have not made the initial protocol settings. To set the protocol for
  such a device, refer to "Changing Protocol Settings" in the online help.
  (The factory default settings differ according to the type of device or
  network board you are using. For details, refer to the documentation
  provided with the device.)


1. Install a network interface board into the device and connect it to your
   network, and then turn on the power switch.
     Refer to the manual for the device or network interface board for
     necessary settings.

2. Confirm the MAC address for the device.
     Refer to the manual for the device or network interface board for
     instructions on confirming the MAC address.

3. Start NetSpot Device Installer.

4. Check whether any devices whose status is [Not Configured] appear in the
   list.

   * If the device's status is [Not Configured] and its MAC address in
     [Device Name] matches the MAC address for the device that you want to
     configure:

     Proceed to step 5.

   * Otherwise:

     Proceed to step 6.

5. Set the IP address.

   * When acquiring the IP address from the DHCP server:

     Right-click the device that is [Not Configured], point to [IP Address
     Setting], and then click [DHCP] on the shortcut menu. Proceed to step 10.

   * When setting the IP address manually:

     Right-click the device that is [Not Configured], point to [IP Address
     Setting] on the shortcut menu, and then click [Manual Setting]. Input the
     IP address and click [OK]. Proceed to step 10.

6. Click [New] in the [Device] menu.
   Next, input the MAC address for the device and then click the [Next >]
   button.
     Example: 0000851334ac

7. In the [Initial Settings] dialog box, configure the items below and then
   click the [Next >] button.

     [Product Type]:
     Select the product type for the device.
     If the product name does not appear in the list, select an applicable
     item  from [Product series name + network interface board name]. If you
     do not know the name of the network interface board you are using, check
     by printing out a status report. For more information about printing out
     a status report, refer to the documentation for the product you are using.

     [Physical Interface]:
     Select the type of physical interface used by your network board.

     [Subnet]:
     If your computer is connected to a number of different networks (If your
     computer is equipped with several network interface boards), or if
     several broadcast discoveries are set, select the subnet for the device.

8. Configure TCP/IP protocol.

     [Frame Type]:
     Select the frame type used in your TCP/IP environment.
       When the [Frame Type] is set to [Disabled], the network board is not
       recognized on a TCP/IP network.

     [IP Address Setting with]:
     Select an address configuration type.

       [Manual Setting]
       Use this to manually specify the IP address. The IP address input into
       [IP Address] is set to the network board.

       [DHCP]
       Obtains an IP address using DHCP.
       The DHCP server must be running. If DHCP is not available, configure
       using [Manual Setting]. (DHCP is not available with some devices.)

       [IP Address]:
       Input the IP address of the network board.
       (You cannot input this if using DHCP.)

       [Subnet Mask]:
       Input the subnet address for your TCP/IP network.
       (You cannot input this if using DHCP.)

       [Gateway Address]:
       Input the gateway address for your TCP/IP network.
       (You cannot input this if using DHCP.)

       [Broadcast Address]:
       Input the broadcast address for your TCP/IP network.
       (You cannot input this if using DHCP.)

9. Click the [OK] button after configuring all the items.

10. When the "The device has been reset" message appears, click the [OK]
    button to reset the device. After the device has restarted, the new
    setting is now valid.
    When the message "Turn the device off and then on again " appears, click
    the [OK] button and turn the device's power off and then on again. The new
    setting is now valid.
    After the device has restarted, run [Discover Devices] from the [View]
    menu to display the device in the list.

    Immediately after you click the [OK] button or after you restart the
    device, the selected device may not appear in the list even if you run
    [Discover Devices] because the device settings are not complete.

This completes the TCP/IP initial configuration.
To change the protocol settings which have been set before, right-click the
device for which you want to change settings in the list, and then select
[Protocol Settings].


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Plug-Ins
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You can add the following plug-ins to the NetSpot Device Installer.

* Device Note
  This plug-in allows you to store notes for individual devices.

* Save/Restore NIC Settings
  This plug-in allows you to save network interface board configurations as
  files, and change network interface board settings with configurations
  already saved in files. (It may not be possible to use this function with all
  devices.)

* Save Device List
  This plug-in allows you to save a list of devices belonging to a device
  group as a file in text or HTML format.

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Installing Plug-Ins
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Although you can launch NetSpot Device Installer from a CD-ROM, in order to
use plug-ins, both NetSpot Device Installer and the plug-ins must be installed
on your computer.

* When NetSpot Device Installer has not yet been installed on the computer

  Plug-ins can be installed during the installation of NetSpot Device
  Installer. Refer to "Installing NetSpot Device Installer" in this readme
  file for the procedure.

* When NetSpot Device Installer has already been installed on the computer

  1. Change to the directory where this readme is located, and then execute
     the below command in the shell prompt.

       > ./plugin_install.sh [Data directory path]

       Specify the data directory path, where the data files for NetSpot
       Device Installer have been installed, as a parameter.
       The plug-in program is installed in the "nsdi_plugin" directory in the
       directory specified by the parameter. If the parameter is omitted,
       it is installed in the ".nsdi/plugin" directory in the user's home
       directory. In this case, the plug-in can be used only by the user who
       does the installation.

  2. To install the displayed plug-in, enter "Y" or "y" (or nothing), and
     press the Enter key.
       Plug-in installation starts.

  3. When installation of a plug-in is finished, the next plug-in appears.
     Repeat Step 2 for the remaining plug-ins.

  This completes installation of the plug-ins.


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Instructions for Using NetSpot Device Installer
===============================================
For instructions on using NetSpot Device Installer, refer to the online help
pages.
To display help pages, start NetSpot Device Installer and select [Help] in
the [Help] menu.


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Uninstalling NetSpot Device Installer
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To uninstall NetSpot Device Installer, follow the procedure below.

* Uninstalling NetSpot Device Installer also uninstalls the plug-ins.

1. Delete the following files in the directory where this program has been
   installed.

     nsdi
     nsdil
     libnsdi.so

2. Delete the directory containing the data files.

3. Delete the following directory in the home directory.

     .nsdi

This completes the uninstall procedure.


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Important Release Notes
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1. The devices to which Ethernet Board EB-52 has been installed cannot be
   discovered using the default discovery setting. Specify the IP addresses
   for these devices individually or the IP address range that contains the
   IP addresses for these devices to discover them. For instruction on how to
   make these settings, refer to "Setting Discovery Criteria" in the online
   help.

2. For several devices, you can set the devices to deep sleep mode if the
   devices will not be used for a certain amount of time. If you use the
   devices and then set them to deep sleep mode, note the following.

   - One or more of the devices may not shift to deep sleep mode because this
     software accesses the devices.

   - This software may not be able to discover or acquire the status of
     devices which are in deep sleep mode. In this case, try again.


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Support
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If you have queries regarding the operating procedures for this software
after referring to the manual, please contact your Canon authorized dealer or
Canon authorized service provider. For the latest information about this
software, refer to the homepage of Canon Inc. (http://www.canon.com/support/).
