Avision HF-1303S User Manual

Hand-Held Scanner

User’s Manual

Regulatory model: HF-1303S

Avision Inc.

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Warranty
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Avision makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not
limited to, the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose.

Avision shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Union

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that the product can not be
disposed of with your other household waste. Instead it should be sent to appropriate
facilities for recovery and recycling in an effort to protect human health and the
environment. Fore more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment
for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.

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FCC Statement:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will n ot occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:

z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject t o the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and
users.

2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.

IC Notice:

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause interference and

2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimu m
distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

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Règlementd’ Industry Canada
Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions:

(1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et.
(2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant
perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique.

European Union Regulatory Notice

Products bearing the CE marking comply with the following EU Directives:

• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

• EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

• Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU

• R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC

CE compliance of this product is valid if powered with the correct CE-marked AC adapter
provided by Avision.

This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN55022, EN55024, safety requirements of EN
60950 and ROHS requirements of EN50581.

*This machine is certified as Class 1 LED product.

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Warning and Precautions of the lithium-ion battery

Warning:

Danger warning to prevent the possibility of the battery from leaking, heating, explosion,
please observe the following precautions:

• Don’t immerse the battery in water and seawater. Please put it in cool and dry
environment if no using.

• Do not discard or leave the battery near a heat source as fire or heater

• Being charged, using the battery charger specifically for that purpose

• Don’t reverse the positive and negative terminals

• Don’t connect the battery to an electrical outlet directly.

• Don’t connect the positive and negative terminal directly with metal objects such

as wire. Short terminals of battery is strictly prohibited, it may damage battery.

• Do not transport and store the battery together with metal objects such as
necklaces, hairpins.

• Do not strike, throw or trample the battery.

• Do not directly solder the battery and pierce the battery with a nail or other sharp

object.

• Do not use lithium ion battery and others different lithium polymer battery model
in mixture.

• Prohibition of use of damaged cells.

• Don’t bend or fold sealing edge. Don’t open or deform folding edge. Don’t fillet the

end of the folding edge.

• Don’t fall, hit, bend battery body.

• Battery pack designing and packing Prohibition injury batteries.

• Never disassemble the cells.

• Keep the battery away from babies.

• Any components contacting these two edges, they must be insulated.

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Caution:

• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose the battery

• Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave

• Do not use it in a location where is electrostatic and magnetic greatly, otherwise,

• If the battery leaks, and the electrolyte get into the eyes. Do not wipe eyes,

• If the battery gives off an odor, generates heat, becomes discolored or deformed,

• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten

according to local regulations.

ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated or its
performance will be degenerate and its service life will be decreased.

the safety devices may be damaged, causing hidden trouble of safety.

instead, rinse the eyes with clean running water, and immediately seek medical
attention. Otherwise, eyes injury can result.

or in any way appear abnormal during use, recharging or storage, immediately
remove it from the device or battery charge and stop using it.

battery life. Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged
before use.

• Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.

• Use batteries only for their intended purposes.

• Store the battery at 0°C to 40°C.

• Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures.

Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the
charging capacity and life of your device and batteries.

• Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection
between the + and – terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or
permanent battery damage.

• In case the battery terminals are dirt, clean the terminals with a dry cloth before
use. Otherwise power failure or charge failure may occur due to the poor
connection with the instrument.

• Be aware discharged batteries may cause fire. Follow all local regulations when
disposing of used batteries or devices.

• Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external
pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating.

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Table of Contents

1. Overview............................................................................ 1-1

1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................1-1

1.2 Package Contents.............................................................................1-1

1.3 Top View.........................................................................................1-3

1.4 Front View.......................................................................................1-4

1.5 Rear View .......................................................................................1-4

1.6 Bottom View....................................................................................1-5

1.7 Front View with Feeder Dock..............................................................1-6

1.8 Scanner Indicator Light.....................................................................1-7

2. Installation ........................................................................ 2-1

2.1 Precautions .....................................................................................2-1

2.2 Remove Scanner from the Feeder Dock...............................................2-1

2.3 Install the Batteries..........................................................................2-2

2.4 Charge the Batteries.........................................................................2-3

2.4.1 Via the USB cable................................................................. 2-3

2.4.2 Via the power adapter........................................................... 2-4

2.5 Install a microSD Card......................................................................2-5

3. Operation........................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types................................................3-1

3.2 Turn on the Scanner.........................................................................3-1

3.3 Choose Your Desired Scan Settings.....................................................3-2

3.4 Start Wand Scanning (Hand-Held)......................................................3-2

3.5 Start Sheet-Fed Scanning with Feeder Dock.........................................3-3

3.6 Preview Scanned Images on the LCD Screen........................................3-5

3.7 View or Download the Scanned Images (Windows) ...............................3-6

3.7.1 Computer System Requirements for USB Connection................. 3-7

3.7.2 After Successful Connection................................................... 3-7

3.8 View or Download Images with iPad....................................................3-8

3.9 Use the OCR Software Application.......................................................3-8

3.10 Customize Your Scan Settings............................................................3-9

3.10.1 Resolution......................................................................... 3-9

3.10.2 Color Mode........................................................................ 3-9

3.10.3 Save Format.....................................................................3-10

3.10.4 LCD Off............................................................................3-10

3.10.5 Power Saving ...................................................................3-11

3.10.6 Anti-mirror (wand scans only).............................................3-12

3.10.7 Card Format.....................................................................3-13

3.10.8 Auto-crop (sheet-fed scan only) ..........................................3-14

3.10.9 Calibration .......................................................................3-14

3.10.10 Language.......................................................................3-15

3.10.11 Factory Default ...............................................................3-15

3.10.12 About ............................................................................3-16

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4. Access the scanned images through Wi-Fi......................... 4-1

4.1 Access the scanned image through Wi-Fi............................................. 4-1

4.2 Use options under image thumbnails .................................................. 4-3

4.3 Reset login settings.......................................................................... 4-4

4.4 Exit the Wi-Fi Mode.......................................................................... 4-5

5. Maintenance ...................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Calibrate the Scanner....................................................................... 5-1

5.2 Clean the Scanner and Feeder Dock ................................................... 5-2

6. Troubleshooting................................................................. 6-1

6.1 Error Messages................................................................................ 6-1

6.2 Frequently asked questions and answers............................................. 6-2

6.3 Technical Service............................................................................. 6-5

7. Specifications .................................................................... 7-1

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1. Overview

1.1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the portable handheld scanner. With this scanner, you
can scan and store your photos or documents directly to a micro SD
computer. Simply turn on the scanner, press the Power/Scan button to start and slide the
scanner on the surface of your document and press the Power/Scan button again to stop.
The scanned image is stored into the scanner’s built-in disk (automatic if no memory card is
inserted), or you can insert a memory card for expanded storage capacity.

What is best, the scanner allows you to preview your scanned images with a built-in color
LCD display to confirm the document you have just captured.

Using the built in Wi-Fi, you can connect th e scanner wirelessly to computers, electronic
tablets and smart phones for quick and convenient access to your scanned files, allowing
you to easily view, copy or move the files from the scanner to the connected device.

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Before you install and operate the product, please take a few minutes to read through this
manual. It provides proper instructions for you to install, operate and maintain the
product. The following figure indicates the package contents. Please check all the items
against your checklist. If you do not receive all the items, please contact your authorized
local dealer immediately.

1.2 Package Contents

Standard package items for MiWand 2 Wi-Fi:

Scanner

Quick Guide

USB Cable

Carry Bag

microSD Card (User’s Manual)

Calibration Sheet

Li-Ion Battery

Software CD

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Cleaning Cloth

Additional package items for MiWand 2 Wi-Fi PRO:

Feeder Dock

Power Adapter

Note:

1. Only use the power adapter WA-10H05 by APD/ADS-5FN-06 05005GPCU by HONR/Li-ion
Battery NP45 made by APACK/CA NP45 made by City Bright included in the product.
Using other power adapters may damage the machine and void the warranty.

2. Please unpack the packing carefully, and check the contents against the checklist. If any
items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately.

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1.3 Top View

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Item Name Description

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2

3

4

5

6

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Wi-Fi indicator
light

System indicator
light

LCD display Displays preview pictures and settings menus.

Up arrow

Power/Scan
button

Down arrow

Back arrow

Indicates the Wi-Fi status.

Indicates the operating/warning status of the
scanner.

z Enters Menu screen from [Scan Ready] screen.
z Navigate “backward” through images and menu

z Press to turn on the scanner.
z Press to start or end a scan.
z Accept option choice in Menu and Preview

z Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn off the

z Enters Display mode from [Scan Ready]

z Navigate “forward” through images and menu

Return to previous screens or exists from Display
mode or Menu option.

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options.

options.

scanner.

screen.

options.

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Battery
compartment

Slide to remove the cover.

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1.4 Front View

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Item Name Description

1

2

1.5 Rear View

Item Name Description

Micro USB
port

Memory
card slot

Used to plug the micro end of the USB cable to
connect to PC.

Used to insert a memory card.

1 2

1 Wi-Fi switch Turn on and off the Wi-Fi connection.

2 Reset

Used to reset the Wi-Fi login information to
factory default setting.

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1.6 Bottom View

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Name Description

Sensor

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The rollers are sensors and should only be rolled in

one direction. Do NOT roll back and forth while
scanning, except during calibration.

2 Glass

While rolling scanner over a document, the optical
sensor in the glass reads and scans the image.

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1.7 Front View with Feeder Dock

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3

4

Item Name Description

1 Guide slide Slide the guide to fit your document size.

2 Feed slot

3 Latch

4 DC jack Used to plug power adapter.

Used to insert original into the feed slot to begin
scanning.

Used to disengage the wand scanner from the
feeder dock.

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1.8 Scanner Indicator Light

Wi-Fi Indicator

Light

System Indicator

Light

Wi-Fi Indicator Light

Status Indication
Off Device is not connected to scanner via Wi-Fi.

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Blinking blue every
3 seconds

Blinking blue 1
second/Fast

System Indicator Light

Status Indication
Off Scanner is off or scanner is on and ready for use

Orange briefly Powering on for initialization

Green, steadily on

Orange, steadily on Scanning in progress in 600 dpi

Wi-Fi ready to connect to your device.

Browsing or downloading photos.

Scanning in progress in 300 dpi

Orange flashing Scanning in progress in 1200 dpi (1200 dpi available

Red, flashing No SD card, SD card full, card error, no scan

for the wand scanner - MiWand 2 Wi-Fi only)

performed after initiating wand scan mode, or low
battery

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2. Installation

2.1 Precautions

z Keep the product out of direct sunlight. Direct exposure to the sun or excessive

heat may cause damage to the unit.

z Do not install the product in a humid or dusty place.
z Place the product securely on an even, flat surface. Tilted or uneven surfaces may

cause mechanical or paper-feeding problems.

z Retain the product box and packing materials for shipping purposes.

2.2 Remove Scanner from the Feeder Dock

1. Press and hold the latch.

2. Lift the left end of the scanner

3. Detach the right end of the scanner

from the feeder dock.

Warning:

Do not lift the scanner too high and avoid using force to detach the scanner from the feeder
dock in case the connector may be damaged!

4. Remove the protective tapes on the scanner and inside the feeder dock as indicated.

Protective
Tapes

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2.3 Install the Batteries

1. Push and remove the battery cover on the scanner.

2. Load the battery into the battery container. Make sure the battery is loaded with the

correct polarity. Note the copper strips on the battery should be touching the copper
strips on the device inside the battery container. Note: Please use only the supplied
battery.

3. Insert the battery cover.

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2.4 Charge the Batteries

There are two methods to charge the batteries,
a. Through the USB cable to the computer.
b. Through the USB power adapter to the electric outlet. (Available for MiWand 2 Wi-Fi PRO

only!)

2.4.1 Via the USB cable

1. Turn off the scanner.

2. Connect the micro USB connector to the USB port of the scanner.

3. Connect the other USB connector to the USB port on your computer.

Important:

z Do not turn on the scanner power when charging the battery.
z Charge the batteries for at least 2 hours until green LED goes off before using the

scanner.

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2.4.2 Via the power adapter

1. Turn off the scanner.

2. Insert the scanner in the feeder dock.

3. Insert the small end of the power adapter to the feeder dock and the other end to a

power outlet.

Important:

z Do not turn on the scanner power when charging the battery.
z For first-time use, please charge the battery for at least 2 hours.
z While charging the bat tery, the blue LED light will be solidly on. After the charging is

completed, the LED light will be extinguished.

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2.5 Install a microSD Card

The scanner’s built-in storage disk has approximately 128MB of space that can be used to
store scanned images. You can install a microSD card to the SD slot of the scanner to
expand your storage. Gently press in until the SD card is latched.

micro SD card

Note:

The scanner only accepts micro SD card in FAT16 or FAT32 format. NTFS and other file
formats are not supported.

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3. Operation

3.1 Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types

Suitable for Wand Scanning

The scanner used as a wand scanner without the feeder dock is designed to obtain the best
scanning results with photo and document up to 8.5” x 14” (216 x 356 mm) size.

Suitable for Feeder Dock

The scanner used with the feeder dock is designed to obtain the best scanning results with
the following types of originals:

z Photos and documents (3”x5”, 4”x6”, 5”x7”, 8.5”x14”) (76 x 127mm, 102 x 152 mm,

127 x 177 mm, 216 x 356 mm)

z Business cards [standard 3.5”x 2” (88 x 50 mm)or larger]

Unsuitable for Feeder Dock

Do not use the following types of originals for scanning in the feeder dock, otherwise the
feeder dock may malfunction or cause the original to jam in the slot.

• Originals thicker than 1.0 mm

• Original with either side shorter than 50 mm

• Originals with lots of black or dark colors

• Original with dark colors surrounding the edges

• Printed media (newspapers, magazines, etc

• Soft and thin materials (thin paper, cloth, etc.)

• Curl or wrinkle originals

• Originals with staples or paper clips.

• Originals that exceed acceptable size – 8.5” (width) x 14”(length) (216 x 356 mm)

3.2 Turn on the Scanner

Press to turn on the scanner. The LED will be flashing and then
extinguished. The [Scanner Ready] screen will be displayed as
illustrated.

Press
will be automatically shut off if it is left idle f o r 3 minutes.

again for about 3 seconds to turn off the scanner. The scanner

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3.3 Choose Your Desired Scan Settings

1. On the [Scan Ready] screen, press to enter the Menu

mode.

2. A list of menu options is displayed. The options include

Resolution, Color Mode, Save Format, LCD Off, and so
on.

3. Press to focus on your desired option such as Save

Format, and then press

4. Press to focus on your desired item such as PDF, and

then press

5. Press to exit.

to select it.

to select it.

* To increase ease of use, please first go to “Menu” and then choose “Language” to select

your desired language on the screen.

* Default settings: Resolution: 300 dpi, Color Mode: Color, File Format: JPEG, LCD Off: 45

sec

3.4 Start Wand Scanning (Hand-Held)

1. Make sure the Wi-Fi connection is turned off.

2. Place your document on a flat surface.

3. Press

to start a scan.

4. Hold the scanner and glide the scanner gently over the

surface of the page as illustrated.

5. Press

to stop the scan.

*By default, the Preview mode is on allowing you to view the scanned images for 2 seconds
immediately after scanning (available for JPEG file format only).

Note:

1. Refer to the following list for a proper scan speed (based on an A4-size paper): 0.6

second (B&W, 300 dpi)/1.6 second (Color, 300 dpi)；2.4 seconds (B&W, 600 dpi)/6.5
seconds (Color, 600 dpi)/9.8 seconds (Color/B&W, 1200 dpi). * 1200 dpi is only

available for MiWand 2 Wi-Fi!

2. If you hold the scanner vertically and scan your original from

right to left or from left to right, your image will be rotated 90°.
Please use the included software application or other image­editing software application to rotate the scanned image
correctly.

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3.5 Start Sheet-Fed Scanning with Feeder Dock

By attaching the feeder dock into the scanner, the whole unit allows you to start auto scan
as soon as your document is inserted to the feed slot. When the scan is finished, the image
is saved in the memory card.

Note:

z Only MiWand 2 Wi-Fi PRO comes with a feeder dock!
z When the scanner is attaching to the feeder dock, no battery is required to operate.

However, you must connect the supplied power adapter to get the power.

Installation:

1. Press and HOLD the latch at the left end.

2. Plug the right end of the scanner to the right end of the feeder dock with the copper

strips inserting into the hole.

3. Place the left side of the scanner to the slot.

4. Release the latch.

5. Connect the power:

Simply plug the small end of the power adapter to the power jack of the ducking unit and
the other end to a power outlet.

* Power Adapter: Available for MiWand 2 Wi-Fi PRO version only!

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Operation:

1. Make sure the Wi-Fi connection is turned off.

2. Press

to turn on the scanner.

3. Refer to the section [Customize Your Scan Settings] to select your desired scan

settings.

4. Insert a page FACE UP and align it to the left edge of the feeding slot.

The scan is automatically started when your document is fed into the feeding slot. When
the scan is finished, the image is saved in the memory card.

* By default, the Preview mode is on allowing you to view the scanned images for 2

seconds immediately after scanning (available for JPEG file format only).

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3.6 Preview Scanned Images on the LCD Screen

You can quickly and easily preview your JPEG images on the LCD screen immediately after a
scan, or at any other time. You can also view all images individually or as a slideshow.

3.6.1 Set Preview Mode

By default, the Preview mode is on allowing you to view the scanned images for 2 seconds
immediately after scanning (available for JPEG file format only). Two options appear on the
screen with the image allowing you to press
image immediately.

When Preview mode is off, the JPG scanned image is saved immediately without displaying a
preview.

* Scans performed with Preview mode off use less battery power, so you can expect more
scans with Preview mode off.

Follow these steps to disable the Preview mode:

1. With the screen displayed, press

2. Press

to focus on Preview, and then press to select it.

3. Press

to focus on Off, and then press to select it.

4. Press

to exit.

to Save (default) or press to Delete the

to enter the Menu mode.

View Scanned JPEG images as Slideshow

1. With the screen displayed, press

2. The slideshow automatically begins and displays the images in the alphanumeric order

they are stored on the SD card.

3. To pause the slideshow, press

4. Press

at any time to exit the slideshow.

The Preview Screen

to enter the Display mode.

; to restart the slideshow press again.

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View Scanned JPEG images Individually

1. With the screen displayed, press

to enter the Display mode.

2. The slideshow automatically begins and displays the images in the alphanumeric order

they are stored on the SD card.

3. Press

/ to view previous or next image.

4. Press

to exit the Display mode and return to the Scan Ready screen.

3.7 View or Download the Scanned Images (Windows)

1. To view or download your scanned images, you can either remove the micro SD card

and connect it to a card reader, or connect the scanner to your computer via the
supplied USB cable (be sure to turn on your scanner).

* When the scanner and your computer is connected successfully, all tasks are

interrupted and the USB connection screen is display.

Warning:

It is recommended to download the scanned images by removing the memory card
from the scanner and then inserting the memory card to your computer instead of
connecting the scanner directly to your computer with the USB cable since this may
require a lot of battery power.

2. Your computer should recognize the card or the scanner as a Removable Disk.

3. C lick the Removable Disk and you will find a folder of “DCIM” is created and all the PDF

files will be stored in the subfolder of “200DOC” and the JPEG files in the subfolder of
“100PHOTO”. File name starts from IMG_0001.pdf or IMG_0001.jpg.

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Each scanned image is given a file name with the prefix IMG_ followed by a 4-digit
sequential number in the order the images are stored. For example, IMG_0001.jpg,
IMG_0002.jpg, IMG_0001.pdf, IMG_0002.pdf, etc.

JPG files are stored in a sub folder titled DCIM\100PHOTO. The folder stores 9999
photo files, and then automatically creates another sub folder titled 101PHOTO, and so
on to 199PHOTO.

PDF files are stored in a sub folder titled DCIM\200DOC. The folder stores 9999
document files, and then automatically creates another sub folder titled 201DOC, and
so on to 299DOC.

3.7.1 Computer System Requirements for USB Connection

Operating system: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

Mac 10.5 or above (Mac is used only for data transferring)

USB port: USB 2.0 /USB 1.1

3.7.2 After Successful Connection

When the scanner connects with the PC, an additional drive is listed in the Explorer window
titled Removable Disk [drive letter], or the personalized title you may have previously
assigned to your microSD card.

3.7.2.1 Safely Disconnect Scanner/micro SD Card From PC

1. On the Windows System Tray, click the hardware removal icon.

2. Click the “Safely remove USB mass Storage device” message with the corresponding

Drive.

3. When the “Safe to Remove Hardware” message appears, you can safely remove the

scanner’s USB cable.

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3.8 View or Download Images with iPad

1. Plug the iPad Camera Connector（not included）to iPad dock connector. Plug the micro

USB connector of the supplied USB cable to the Micro USB port of your scanner and plug
the USB connector of the supplied USB cable to iPad Camera Connector.

2. The scanned images in the micro SD card of your scanner will be displayed in iPad in 3

seconds.

3. Choose “Import All” to load the scanned images to the album of your iPad.

iPad Camera Connector
(not included)

3.9 Use the OCR Software Application

The bundled software application allows you to convert image text to editable or searchable
text through the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) process. For detailed information on
how to use the function, please refer to the user’s manual or the online help of the software
application contained in the CD.

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3.10 Customize Your Scan Settings

You can customize scanner settings through the Menu screen to fit different document types.

3.10.1 Resolution

The scan resolution is measured in dpi (dots per inch). The higher the resolution, the more
details the scanned image will be displayed. However, a higher resolution may require more
disk space stored in the SD card.

The scanner offers three resolution modes, 300 (default, normal), 600 dpi and *1200 dpi
(high quality). *1200 dpi is available only for the wand scanner (MiWand 2 Wi-Fi)!

Follow these steps to select your desired resolution:

1. With the screen displayed, press

2. Press

to select Resolution.

3. Press

to focus on your desired resolution, and then press to select it.

4. Press

to exit.

to enter the Menu mode.

3.10.2 Color Mode

The scanner offers two color modes for your scanned image. Color (default, fits for photos)
and Black and White (fits for text document).

Follow these steps to select your desired color mode:

1. With the screen displayed, press

2. Press

to scroll to Color Mode, and then press to select it.

to enter the Menu mode.

3. Press

to focus on your desired mode, and then press to select it.

4. Press

to exit.

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3.10.3 Save Format

The scanner offers two types of file formats for your scanned image. JPEG (default, fits for
photos) and PDF (fits for text document).

Follow these steps to select your desired file format:

1. With the screen displayed, press

2. Press

to scroll to Save Format, and then press to select it.

to enter the Menu mode.

3. Press

to focus on your desired format, and then press to select it.

4. Press

to exit.

3.10.4 LCD Off

To let the scanner enter power saving mode, the scanner provides option to turn off the LCD
screen after idle for a specified time without turning off the power. The choice includes 45
seconds (default), 90 seconds, and 3 minutes.

To turn the LCD screen back on, simply press any button.
Follow these steps to change the setting:

1. With the screen displayed, press

2. Press

to scroll to LCD Off, and then press to select it.

to enter the Menu mode.

3. Press

to focus on your desired setting, and then press to select it.

4. Press

to exit.

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3.10.5 Power Saving

To conserve power, the scanner automatically shuts off after left idle for a specified time (90
seconds, 3 minutes, or 5 minutes).

Follow these steps to change the time setting:

1. With the screen displayed, press

2. Press

to scroll to Power Saving, and then press to select it.

to enter the Menu mode.

3. Press

to focus on your desired setting, and then press to select it.

4. Press

to exit.

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3.10.6 Anti-mirror (wand scans only)

When the [Anti-mirror] feature is turned on (default), the scanner allows you to scan an
original either from top-to-bottom or from bottom-to-top. In either way, you can obtain a
correct scanned image. (The scanner automatically detects your scanning direction and if

you scan your original from bottom-to-top, the scanned image will be automatically flipped
and rotated upside-down.) When [Anti-mirror] is turned off, if you scan your original from

bottom-to-top, your scanned image will be upside-down and mirrored (t he right side and left
side of your image will be reversed.)

*This feature is only available when using the scanner as a hand-held wand scanner.

Original Scanning direction (Anti-Mirror: on) The Scanned

Image

Or

Top-to-bottom Bottom-to-top

Follow these steps to turn Anti-Mirror off:

1. With the screen displayed, press

2. Press

to scroll to Anti-Mirror, and then press to select it.

3. Press

to focus on your desired setting, and then press to select it.

4. Press

to exit.

to enter the Menu mode.

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3.10.7 Card Format

Warning !: If you reformat your memory card, all existing files on the card will be deleted.

To format your SD card:

1. With the screen displayed, press

2. Press

to scroll to Card Format, and then press to select it.

to enter the Menu mode.

3. Press

to select Yes.

4. To confirm, press

.

5. After successful format, the Menu screen is displayed.

6. Press

to exit.

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3.10.8 Auto-crop (sheet-fed scan only)

When using the feeder dock, the whole unit has a built-in cropping function to capture an
image according to the actual size of your original as illustrated below.

*This feature is available when using sheet-fed scan with the feeder dock.

Original/Auto-crop on (default)

Auto-crop off

Depending on the shape and size of your original, you may want to perform additional
manual cropping on the scanned image to achieve your desired final image.

Follow these steps to disable the auto-crop feature:

1. With the screen displayed, press

2. Press

to scroll to Auto-crop, and then press to select it.

to enter the Menu mode.

3. Press

to focus on desired mode, and then press to select it.

4. Press

to exit.

3.10.9 Calibration

If the scanned image has vertical lines or discolorations, the scanner may need to calibrate
in order for the Contact Image Sensor (CIS) to resume its color & sharpness precision.
For calibration instructions, see the “Calibrate the Scanner” sect ion.

*Calibrate the scanner only when the color of the scanned image looks abnormal.

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3.10.10 Language

The scanner offers multi-lingual text for LCD screen. Choice includes English, German,
French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Japanese, Korean,
and so on. However, the availability of the languages varies based on y our area.

Follow these steps to choose your desired language:

1. With the screen displayed, press

2. Press

to scroll to Language, and then press to select it.

to enter the Menu mode.

3. Press

to focus on desired language, and then press to select it.

4. Press

to exit.

3.10.11 Factory Default

At any time, you can reset all menu settings back to the factory defaults.
To reset to defaults:

1. With the screen displayed, press

2. Press

to scroll to Factory Default, and then press to select it.

to enter the Menu mode.

3. Press

to select YES.

4. To confirm, press

.

5. After a successful reset, the scanner automatically shuts off. Press

back on.

6. Press

to exit.

to turn the scanner

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3.10.12 About

The About option lists the current Firmware and Calibration versions.
You may need this information if you contact our Customer Support.

Follow these steps to view the About information:

1. With the screen displayed, press

2. Press

to scroll to About, and then press to select it.

to enter the Menu mode.

3. Press

to focus on desired mode, and then press to select it.

4. Press

to exit.

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4. Access the scanned images
through Wi-Fi

Using the scanner’s Wi-Fi connection, you can wirelessly connect to your private cloud to
browse or download your scanned image files from the scanner to your computer, Android or
iOS devices.

Note: The Scanner Wi-Fi access point is for browsing, downloading, or deleting scanner files
only. It cannot be used for Internet browsing.

4.1 Access the scanned image through Wi-Fi

1. Turn Wi-Fi mode on by sliding the switch to the On position.

2. Wait approximately 40 seconds while the data is indexed, the Wi-Fi blue LED flashes,

and the Wi-Fi Ready screen is displayed.

Wi-Fi

3. To connect your computer, iPhone, iPad or Android device to the scanner, use the

device’s Wi-Fi settings to select the scanner’s network ID “Avision-XXXX” [last four
digits of Access Point’s MAC address]”.

z PC users: Go to the Wi-Fi Network icon and select the network ID (Avision-XXXX).

No password is required; wait for the connected status confirmation.

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z Mac users: Click the Wi-Fi network icon on the menu bar and select the network

ID (Avision-XXXX). No password is required; wait for the connected status
confirmation. Make sure you are connected to only one IP int erface (either Wi-Fi or
Ethernet port). The Client IP would be 10.10.100.x range.

z iPhone & iPad users: Go to Settings→Wi-Fi → select the network ID (Avision-

XXXX). No password is required; wait for the check mark to confirm the connected
status.

z Android users: Go to Settings→Wi-Fi Settings → select the network ID (Avision-

XXXX), and then tap Connect. No password is required; wait for the connected
status confirmation.

4. Open an Internet Explorer window, the Avision PhotoView page w ill be displayed.

z PC users: Click Start→Program Files→Internet Explorer to open an Internet

browser.

z Mac, iPhone & iPad users: Click or tap the Safari icon to launch a browser session.
z Android users: Device setups varied, but generally you can tap on an Internet

browser icon on your Home screen, or tap on the message “Login may be required”.

If you are not directed to the Avision PhotoView automatically, you must type
in your default home page URL, e.g.,http://www.google.com or type in

http://10.10.100.1. This step will redirect you to “Avision PhotoView” page.

5. The login screen is briefly displayed, and then the image files found in t he built-in

storage or on a microSD card (not included) are automatically displayed.

6. C lick or tap on any image to view in full screen.

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4.2 Use options under image thumbnails

Click the Setup button to prompt the Setup page. Through the Setup page, you can change
the scanner’s network ID or create a user name and password to protect your data.

z The display defaults to JPG mode, displaying all JPG files. To view J PG images full screen,

click or tap on an image; a slideshow automatically begins to display all images.

z To access PDF files, click or tap the PDF Mode button. All PDF files are displayed, but

you must download PDF files before they can be opened.

z To switch back to JPG mode, click or tap the JPG Mode button.

You can easily download the images from the scanner to your computer or device.

1. Click or tap in the select box next to the file name(s) that you want to download.

2. Click or tap Download.

Computers: You are prompted to Open or Save the files. If saving, you are also

prompted for the location on your computer to save the files.
Tablets & Phones: The files are automatically downloaded to your Photo Gallery into a

folder titled Download.

iPhone/iPad Devices:

1. Open Safari Browser, the Avision PhotoView page will be displayed.

2. Select the photo(s) to open.

3. A new browser will appear with selected photo.

4. Press on slideshow image for 1-2 seconds, select “Save Image”

5. The photo or document will now appear in your photos.

Please note only 1 photo or JPG image can be downloaded at a time with multiple selected.
Additional PDF viewer application is required for download and view PDF files on iOS system.

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Android Devices:

1. Open a Browser, the Avision PhotoView page will be displayed.

2. Select the photo(s) or document(s).

3. Select the download icon (

).

4. Document(s) or image(s) selected will begin downloading.

5. Document(s) or image(s) can be found in your gallery.

Please note multiple images or documents can be downloaded at a time.
Note: The file path of the downloaded photos or document may vary depending on the
manufacturer of the tablet and phones. E.g., some in microSD Card/download and some
ininternal memory User/download/.

z You can quickly delete image files from the scanner.

a. Click or tap in the select box next to the file name(s) that you want to delete.

b. Click or tap Delete (

).

c. The file(s) are automatically deleted (you won’t be prompted to confirm the deletion).

4.3 Reset login settings

Should you forget your login user name and password, you can press the Reset button to
resume to factory settings. The Reset button is located next to the Wi-Fi switch on the rear
side of the scanner. Press the Reset button with a pin, paperclip or pointy object. The Reset
button is recessed, so you will have to insert the object inside the hole to press the button.

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4.4 Exit the Wi-Fi Mode

To exit Wi-Fi mode, simply slide the Wi-Fi button t o the off position or shut off the scanner.

When Wi-Fi mode is on, the scanner does not time-out and automatically turns off like it
does normally. Therefore, it is recommended that you connect the scanner to your computer
or power adapter, via the micro USB cable, whenever you have Wi-Fi mode on.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to re-connect your computer, tablet or phone to your normal Wi-Fi
network when you are finished with your scanner conn ection so you will be able to connect
to Internet, your email and other web related locations/programs again.

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5. Maintenance

5.1 Calibrate the Scanner

Calibrate only if the scanned image looks fuzzy, the color look s abnormal (e.g., darker than
normal), after more than 8,000 scanned, or the scanner has been stored without use for a
long time. The calibration process resets the Contact Image Sensor to resume its color and
sharpness precision.

Calibration can only be performed with the wand scanner out of the feeder dock. When the
scanner is attached to the feeder dock, the calibration feature is disabled.

To calibrate the scanner, complete the following steps:

1. Make sure the battery is fully charged and a memory card is inserted.

2. Remove the calibration sheet from its plastic cover and lay it on a flat surface with the

printed side UP.

3. Remove the scanner from the feeder dock.

4. Place the scanner on the white area of the calibration sheet, at the top of the white

area.

* Make sure the sheet is clean (i.e. no debris or colored objects).

5. With the screen displayed, press

6. Press

7. Press

8. The scanner enters Calibration mode. Slowly slide the scanner down over ONLY the

white area of the calibration sheet.

9. The scanner completes the calibration sequence and automatically powers off.

10. Carefully place the calibration sheet back into the plastic cover and store it in a safe

place for future use.

to scroll to Calibration, and then press to select it.

to select YES.

to enter the Menu mode.

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During calibration, move
the scanner only in the
white area.

Warning:

z Do not interrupt the calibration sequence or try to shut off the device while it is

calibrating. If you stop the calibration before it has completed, a calibration error may
occur. As a result, when you next power up the unit, an error message may be displayed,
and you will have to power off the unit and repeat the in structions in this section.

z Calibrate the scanner only when color of the scanned image looks abnormal.
z Make sure the memory card is inserted.
z Keep the calibration sheet from dust and debris. Any dirt may make the calibration chart

invalid or impact the calibration result.

Use only th e included calibration sheet to calibrate the scanner. z

5.2 Clean the Scanner and Feeder Dock

It is recommended to clean the scanner and feeder dock approximately every 200 scans or if
vertical lines or stripes appear on the scanned image.

Use only the recommended or supplied tool to clean the scanner and feeder dock.

Cleaning steps:

Clean the wand scanner:

1. Remove the scanner from the feeder dock.

2. Turn the scanner over to reveal the rollers and glass.

3. Wipe the rollers and the glass with the included cleaning cloth.

4. Wipe the scanner with a dry and clean lint-free cloth.

Rollers
Glass

Wand Scanner

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Clean the feeder dock:

1. Remove the scanner from the feeder dock.

2. Wipe the rollers with the included cleaning cloth.

3. Wipe the feeder dock with a dry and clean lint-free cloth.

Note:

z Adding some isopropyl alcohol (95%) on the cleaning cloth is more efficient when

cleaning the rollers.

Rollers

z Do not use any solvents or corrosive liquid (i.e., alcohol, kerosene, etc.) to clean any

part of the scanner, otherwise the plastic material will be permanently damaged.

z Make sure the surface of the document or photo doesn’t have any paper clips, etc. or

this could damage the scanner glass lens.

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6. Troubleshooting

6.1 Error Messages

If there is error during scanning, the LED light will be f lash in g in red color and error message
will be displayed. Refer to the following table to clear the error conditions.

Error Message Root Cause/Code Purpose How to restore

Insert Memory
Card

Card Full

*Low battery Battery power getting low.

No image scanned

Format Fails

Calibration Fails Internal check failed and found

Scanned speed
too fast

Paper jam 1. Original has become stuck in

1. No memory card inserted.

2. Card not recognized.
Card is full; can’t save scanned

image to inserted memory card

1. No scan data detected.

2. Scanner time out.

1. Memory card not recognized.

2. File system is not FAT16/FAT32

calibration data error
Images look distorted. Moving

wand scanner over original too fast.

the feeder dock.

2. Original exceeds max. length
(14”, 356mm)

1. Insert a memory card.

2. Try a different card.
Free more space or insert a new

micro SD

Replace batteries (or recharge if
using rechargeable batteries).

Wait until message disappears.

Use a different card.

Recalibrate the scanner (see the
“Calibrate Scanner” section.

Move the scanner over the
original slower, and if necessary,
rescan the original.

Remove the scanner from the
feeder dock and then gently pull
the original out of the feed slot.
Or you may press
original.

TM

card.

to eject the

* Warning:

If "low battery" is indicated on the LCD display, it is recommended to replace the batteries to
prevent possible incomplete scanned images or other operational problems.

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6.2 Frequently asked questions and answers

Q： Why does not my scanner turn on?
A：

Q： Why doesn’t my scanner scan?
A：

Q： The image can not be saved into the memory card while

A：

1. The scanner may not be engaged with the feeder dock
correctly.

2. The batteries may not enough power or may not be inserted
correctly.

The scanner may be in the Wi-Fi mode, it must be in the OFF
position before scanning. Before scanning photos or documents,
the microUSB cable must be disconnected from the scanner.

scanning?

Make sure you have a microSDTM card inserted correctly, and that
it has adequate space

Q： Why doesn’t my computer recognize my scanner when it’s

connected via USB cable?

A： Make sure the cable connection is correct and secure. Restart the

computer if necessary.

Q： Why do all the images I scan have the same date when

saved on the memory card?

A： The device does not have an internal “clock” to keep real time, so

the date & time attributes are always a fixed date & time assigned
during production, not current date & time.

Q： Why are my scanned images distorted?

A： You may be scanning too fast; scan again at a lower speed.

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Q： How can I tell if the scanner is scanning at 300 dpi, 600 dpi

or 1200 dpi?

A： The scan indicator light indicates the selected resolution: Green=

300 dpi, Orange=600 dpi, Orange flashing=1200 dpi (1200 dpi is
only available for the wand scanner – MiWand 2 Wi-Fi )

Q： Why there are strange lines on the scanned document?
A：

Please check the following:

1. Are there scratches on the original or is the original clean？

2. Remove any stains or dust from the original before scanning.

3. Clean the rollers and glass with the included cleaning cloth.
(Refer to the section “Cleaning the Rollers and Glass))

Q： Will the scanner recharge my rechargeable batteries?

A： No, the scanner does NOT recharge rechargeable batteries. You

must use your own battery charging device.

Q： Why there is a red or gray background with lines on my

scanned image?

A： The scanner does not enough power to perform a scan. Charge

your batteries and restart the scan.

Q： Should the scanner feel warm to the touch?

A： It is normal for the scanner to emit a small amount of heat after

prolonged use. However, if there are strange odors coming from
the scanner or the scanner feels a little bit hot to the touch, turn
the scanner off immediately.

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Wi-Fi Mode:

Q： Why can’t I see the Scanner’s Wi-Fi Network ID [SSID]?

A： Make sure the scanner Wi-Fi mode is in the On position. If Wi-Fi

Access Point is still in countdown mode, wait until countdown
reaches “00” is displayed on the LCD screen and the blue indicator
light is On.

Q： Will the battery power get used up faster when Wi-Fi mode

is on?

A： Yes. When Wi-Fi mode is on, the scanner does not time-out and

automatically turnoff like it does normally. Therefore, it is
recommended to turn off the Wi-Fi mode when images have been
downloaded onto your computer.

Q： Why can’t I connect to my email or other web related

locations/programs after disconnecting from the scanner
Wi-Fi network?

A： To resume your normal Wi-Fi connection, be sure to re-connect

your computer, tablet or phone to your usual local Wi-Fi network
when you are finished with your scanner connection.

Q： My browser can’t access the Avision PhotoView window

and the Avision PhotoView slideshow window?

A： It is probably the proxy settings has been enabled in your device’s

browser or the URL address of your default page contains “https”.
In these cases, please enter http://www.google.com or
http://10.10.100.1 on the URL address. The Avision PhotoView
page will be displayed.

Q： Why are my files are no longer accessible through the Wi-Fi

connection?

A： If using a microSD card, do not remove the microSD card while

you are connected via Wi-Fi. If you have done so, you must
restart the scanner to reconnect with Wi-Fi.

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Q： Why can’t I see my recently scanned images?

A： Click the “Refresh” button of your brow ser or delete all browser

session cache.

Q： Why are my files are no longer accessible through the Wi-Fi

connection?

A： If using a microSD card, do not remove the microSD card while

you are connected via Wi-Fi. If you have done so, you must
restart the scanner to reconnect with Wi-Fi.

Q： Why can I still see scanned images deleted from Internet

Explorer?

A： Certain Internet Explorer 7 or 8 SP2 has particular problem to

delete selected files and they reappear on SD Card. You can delete
through LCD Preview and Delete or through PC-connect to delete
physical files using Windows Explorer.

6.3 Technical Service

Before contact Avision, please prepare the following information:

 Scanner serial & revision number (located on the bottom of the scanner);
 Hardware configuration (e.g., your host CPU type, RAM size, free disk space, display card,

interface card);

Headquarter

Avision Inc.

No. 20, Creation Road I, Science-Based Industrial Park,
Hsinchu 300, Taiwan, ROC
TEL: [phone]
Toll Free: 0800-600-785
FAX: [phone]
E-MAIL: [e-mail]

Web Site: http://www.avision.com.tw

US and Canada Area

Avision Labs, Inc.

6815 Mowry Ave., Newark CA 94560, USA

TEL: [phone]

Toll Free: 1-888-909-7888

FAX: [phone]

E-MAIL: [e-mail]

Web Site: http://www.avision.com

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China Area
Avision(Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

No.9, Suhong West Road, Suzhou Industrial Park,
Jiangsu Province, PRC 215021
TEL:[phone]
Toll Free:[phone]
FAX:[phone]
E-MAIL:[e-mail]
Web Site:http://www.avision.com

Europe Area
Avision Europe GmbH

Bischofstr. 101 D-47809 Krefeld Germany
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-MAIL: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.avision.de

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7. Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Item Description
Regulatory model number HF-1303S
Image Technology Contact Image Sensor (CIS)

Scanner Display 1.8” TFT LCD
Memory Built-in 128MB NAND Flash

Max. Document Size 8.5” x 14” (216 x 356 mm)
Auto power off 3 minutes

Output File Format JPEG/PDF
Resolution

Memory Card microSDTM card

Interfaces

USB Micro USB port compatible with the USB 2.0

Power
Wand Scanner

Feeder Dock

Net Weight

Dimensions（WxLxH）

Operating Environment

300 dpi /600 dpi / 1200 dpi (1200 dpi is only
available for the wand scanner – MiWand 2 Wi-Fi)

Rechargeable Li-ion battery compatible with
NP45/(3.7V, 700mAh)/CA NP45 (3.7V, 700mAh)

AC Adapter: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz (input)
5Vdc, 1.0A (output)
Wand Scanner: 250 g
Feeder Dock: 413 g
Wand Scanner + battery: 298 g
Wand Scanner + feeder dock: 663 g
Wand Scanner: 1.6” x 10.1” x 1.4”
(41 x 258 x 36 mm)
Feeder Dock: 2.7” x 12.6” x 2.2”
(69 x 322 x 57 mm)

Temperature:5ºC ~ 35ºC (59ºF~95ºF)
Humidity: 20%~85% RH

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Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards compliant
Wireless LAN 1T1R Mode
Frequency Range 2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz ( subject to local regulations)

802.11n: 20MHz/40MHz

Number of
Selectable
Channels

802.1
1b/g:

USA, Canada (FCC):11 channels (2.412GHz~2.462GHz)
Europe (CE): 13 channels (2.412GHz~2.472GHz)
Japan (TELEC): 14 channels (2.412GHz~2.4835GHz)

802.11n: up to 150Mbps

Data Rate

802.11b: 1, 2, 5,5, 11Mbps

802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
11n HT40 MCS7 : +13 dBm

Transmit
Power(EIRP)

11g OFDM: +15 dBm
11b CCK: +18 dBm

Security WEP 64/128, TKIP, WPA, WPA2 mixed,802.1x and 802.11i

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