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# Magnasonic FS71 Film Scanner First Time Set Up and FAQ

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### **Manuals, Guides, and Videos**

| **All-In-One 24MP Film Scanner - 5″ Display & HDMI (FS71)** ![FS711](https://support.magnasonic.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FS711.png?width=158&height=158&name=FS711.png) | <https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-web-v13-09262024.pdf>**[![](https://support.magnasonic.com/hs-fs/hubfs/picture_as_pdf_50dp_1F1F1F_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png?width=28&height=28&name=picture_as_pdf_50dp_1F1F1F_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png)](https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-web-v13-09262024.pdf)[English](https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-web-v13-09262024.pdf)** <https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-09232024_french.pdf>**[![](https://support.magnasonic.com/hs-fs/hubfs/picture_as_pdf_50dp_1F1F1F_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png?width=28&height=28&name=picture_as_pdf_50dp_1F1F1F_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png)](https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-09232024_french.pdf)[Francais](https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-09232024_french.pdf)**  <https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-09232024_spanish.pdf>**[![](https://support.magnasonic.com/hs-fs/hubfs/picture_as_pdf_50dp_1F1F1F_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png?width=28&height=28&name=picture_as_pdf_50dp_1F1F1F_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png)](https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-09232024_spanish.pdf)[Español](https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-09232024_spanish.pdf)** <https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-09232024_italian.pdf>**[![](https://support.magnasonic.com/hs-fs/hubfs/picture_as_pdf_50dp_1F1F1F_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png?width=28&height=28&name=picture_as_pdf_50dp_1F1F1F_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png)](https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-09232024_italian.pdf)[Italiano](https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-09232024_italian.pdf)** <https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-09232024_german.pdf>**[![](https://support.magnasonic.com/hs-fs/hubfs/picture_as_pdf_50dp_1F1F1F_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png?width=28&height=28&name=picture_as_pdf_50dp_1F1F1F_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png)](https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-09232024_german.pdf)[Deustch](https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-09232024_german.pdf)** <https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-09232024_polish.pdf>**[![](https://support.magnasonic.com/hs-fs/hubfs/picture_as_pdf_50dp_1F1F1F_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png?width=28&height=28&name=picture_as_pdf_50dp_1F1F1F_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.png)](https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-09232024_polish.pdf)[Polski](https://www.magnasonic.com/media/mageworx/downloads/attachment/file/m/a/magnasonic_fs71_manual-09232024_polish.pdf)** |
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### **First Time Set Up**

**Powering On Your Film Scanner**

1. Using the included mini USB to USB cable, connect the mini USB plug to the mini USB port on the film scanner.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable into a USB wall adapter (not included) or USB power source (5V 1A).
3. Press the power button on the scanner to turn it on.

 **Prepping Your Film/Slides**

1. Insert your slide or film into the appropriate slide or film adapter. If you are unsure what adapter to use, on the film scanner menu go to Film Type then choose the film or slide type you are going to scan. There will be images of the corresponding film or slide adapter you can reference.
2. Ensure the slide/film is facing the correct way and is not bent.
3. Close the slide or film adapter and press the edges so that it locks into place.

 

### **Frequently Asked Questions**

**How do I save the pictures to my computer?**

Magnasonic film scanners will not scan directly to your computer, you will need to follow the steps below to access the memory or SD card from a computer:

1. Ensure your computer is powered on.
2. Connect the film scanner to your computer via the included USB-C cable.
3. Turn on the film scanner.
4. In the film scanner menu, select USB Upload.
5. A new folder will appear on your computer. Your saved images can be found
6. here. You can now move these images from your scanner directly onto your computer.

 

### **Troubleshooting**

**Why are the colors are wrong on my pictures**

1. In the main menu, use the left and right arrows to find the Film Type menu option.
2. Press OK to select.
3. Select the type of film you are scanning, then select the film size.
4. The images below show what happens when the correct, and incorrect options are selected.

 Normal Scan of a 35mm slide set to 35mm/135 slide

![Slide\_Slide\_Setting-resized](https://support.magnasonic.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Slide_Slide_Setting-resized.jpg?width=400&height=266&name=Slide_Slide_Setting-resized.jpg)

 Scan of a 35mm slide when set to 35mm/135 negative  

![Slide\_Negative\_Setting-resized](https://support.magnasonic.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Slide_Negative_Setting-resized.jpg?width=400&height=266&name=Slide_Negative_Setting-resized.jpg)

 Normal scan of a 35mm negative when set to 35mm/135 negative 

![Negative\_Negative\_Setting-resized](https://support.magnasonic.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Negative_Negative_Setting-resized.jpg?width=400&height=266&name=Negative_Negative_Setting-resized.jpg)

 Scan of a 35mm negative when set to 35mm/135 slide 

![Negative\_Slide\_setting-resized](https://support.magnasonic.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Negative_Slide_setting-resized.jpg?width=400&height=266&name=Negative_Slide_setting-resized.jpg)

**Why does the scanner say it's full or doesn't recognize the SD card?**

1. The FS71requires an SD card to scan. We recommend using a class 4 or above SD card with up to 128GB capacity.
2. If using an SD card, it may need to be formatted. You can do this by following these steps: 
     1. In the main menu, go to Format press the OK button.
     2. When prompted if you would like to format the media, use the \< button to choose “Yes”. Press the OK button to begin formatting the SD card.
     3. "Format is successful" will appear when complete.
3. The SD card may be locked. You can correct this by checking the position of the lock switch on the SD card.  
   ![SD Card Lock Mechanism](https://support.magnasonic.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-May-11-2026-04-59-34-5199-PM.png?width=204&height=127&name=undefined-May-11-2026-04-59-34-5199-PM.png)
4. The card is being inserted incorrectly. The contacts should face upwards when you insert the SD card.

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