Photoshop Elements connects to your scanner so that you can get images of your photos, negatives, and slides. You can get images from scanners in two ways:

• Use the scanner driver plug‑in module that came with your scanner. This software is either compatible with Photoshop Elements or uses the TWAIN® interface to scan and open images directly in Photoshop Elements.

• Use the stand-alone scanning software that came with your scanner to scan and save your images. You can then bring the images into Photoshop Elements using the File >  Get Photos And Videos >   From Files And Folders command.

  In Windows® XP and Windows Vista™, you can set preferences so that Photoshop Elements starts as soon as your computer detects that your scanner is attached. See Windows Help for more information.

  Before you try to scan and open your photos in Photoshop Elements, make sure that you’ve installed all the software that came with your scanner. Carefully read any documentation that came with your scanner to make sure that it’s connected properly to your computer. In Windows, if the Preferences dialog box appears on your screen after you click Get Photos, set your scanner preferences.