Genius ColorPage-Slim USB2 User Manual
User’s Guide
Genius Scanner
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 1
How to Use This Guide...............................................................................................1
Conventions of this Guide...........................................................................................2
A Note about Icons.....................................................................................................2
System Requirements ................................................................................................2
Package Contents ......................................................................................................2
CHAPTER I. INSTALLING GENIUS SCANNER............................................................. 4
Software Requirements .............................................................................................. 4
Hardware Requirements.............................................................................................4
Installing and Setting up the Scanner.........................................................................5
Step 1. Connecting the Genius Scanner to Your Computer ............................................... 5
Step 2. Installing the Software.............................................................................................6
Software Setup Troubleshooting ................................................................................7
Installing Additional Software......................................................................................7
Uninstalling the Scanner.............................................................................................7
Uninstall from the “Start Menu” (Uninstall Wizard)...............................................................8
Scanner Setup After Windows XP Upgrade ............................................................... 8
CHAPTER II. USAGE AND MAINTENANCE................................................................. 9
Operating the Scanner................................................................................................9
Testing the Scanner..................................................................................................10
Scan and Image Editing............................................................................................11
Sound Settings .........................................................................................................12
Maintenance.............................................................................................................13
CHAPTER III. HOW TO USE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS.........................................14
"SCAN" Button..........................................................................................................14
To Set up the Default Application Program........................................................................ 14
To Use the “SCAN” Button.................................................................................................15
"E-MAIL" Button........................................................................................................15
To Set a Default Simple MAPI Client (i.e. Outlook Express)..............................................16
To Set Up the " E-MAIL " Button ........................................................................................16
To Use the " E-MAIL " Button............................................................................................. 17
"TEXT/OCR" Button..................................................................................................17
To Set Up Editor.................................................................................................................17
To Use the “TEXT/OCR” Button.........................................................................................18
"PRINT/COPY" Button..............................................................................................18
To Set Up Printer................................................................................................................19
To use “PRINT/COPY” Button............................................................................................19
"FILE/FAX" Button .................................................................................................... 20
To Set Up the Software for “FILE/FAX” button...................................................................20
To use “FILE/FAX” Button..................................................................................................21
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................. 23
APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY.............................................. 24
Statement of Limited Warranty ................................................................................. 24
FCC Radio Frequency Statement............................................................................. 25
CONTACTING GENIUS.......................................................................................... 27
Introduction
Welcome to the world of Genius scanners, the ultimate in imaging. Your new
scanner will improve the professionalism of your day-to-day computing tasks by
allowing you to input images and electronic text into your computer system.
Like all of our products, your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our
reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.
The last page of this user’s manual provides more information for contacting
Genius Service Center. Please feel free to contact us or visit GeniusLife Homepage
(
http://www.geniusnet.com.tw) for getting better service.
Thank you for choosing Genius Product. We hope you will continue to turn to us
for additional quality products as your computing needs and interests grow.
How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and
operate your scanner. This guide assumes the user is familiar with the Microsoft
Windows XP/Me/2000/98. If this is not the case, we suggest you learn more about
Microsoft Windows by referring to your Microsoft Windows manual before using your
scanner.
The Introduction
computer requirements to use this scanner. Before you start installing your Genius
scanner, check the box contents to make sure all parts are included. If any items are
damaged or missing, please contact the vendor where you purchased your scanner or
Genius’ customer service directly at one of the locations listed at the back of this
manual.
Chapter I
your computer.
Note: The scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus
(USB). If your computer does not support USB technology, you will need to purchase a
USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer, or buy and install USB
connectors if your motherboard has USB capabilities. This guide assumes that your
computer is USB-ready and has a free USB port.
Chapter II
Chapter III
detailed descriptions can be found by using the Help function in the relevant scanner
programs.
describes how to install scanner’s software and connect the scanner to
describes how to test, maintain and clean your scanner.
contains some basic descriptions on how to use your scanner. More
section of this manual describes the box contents and minimum
Appendix A
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contains the Specifications of this Genius scanner.
Appendix B contains Genius’ limited warranty agreement and FCC statement
concerning the product.
Conventions of this Guide
Bold — Important note or first use of an important term in a chapter.
ALL CAPS — Represents commands or contents on your computer screen.
A Note about Icons
This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special
attention.
Danger: A procedure that must be followed carefully to prevent injury,
Danger
Caution
or accidents.
Caution: Information that, if not followed, may result in data loss or
damage to the product.
Pay Special Attention: Instructions that are important to remember
and may prevent mistakes.
Attention
System Requirements1
Windows/Intel Compatible Personal Computer
Pentium II or above
CD-ROM Drive
64 MB RAM (128 MB Recommended)
250 Free Hard Disk Space
USB Port
Microsoft™ Windows XP/Me/2000/98
NOTE: Windows NT 4.0 does not support Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity.
Video card that supports 16-bit color or greater
Package Contents
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Higher requirements might be needed when you scan or edit a large quantity of image data.
The system requirements herein are only a guideline, as in general the better the computer
(motherboard, processor, hard disk, RAM, video graphic card), the better the results.
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1.
The Scanner3
2. USB Cable
3. Quick Installation Guide
4. Setup / Application CD-ROM includes the following software applications
• Scanner Setup Program
• Genius TWAIN Program
• NewSoft Presto! PageManager (Photo Management Software)
• NewSoft Presto! ImageFolio (Imaging Editing Software)
• NewSoft Presto! Mr. Photo (Web Photo Software)
• Abbyy FineReader 5.0 Sprint (Text Recognition Software)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF Product Manuals Reading Program)
• This User’s Guide (Electronic Version)
5. Base Stand
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Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future.
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The scanner illustration(s) may appear different than from the actual scanner itself.
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The bundled software may change at any time without prior notice.
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Chapter I.
Installing Genius Scanner
Before installing your scanner, please verify that you have all of the proper
components. A list of the package contents is provided in this guide.
Software Requirements
Your scanner comes with the software of NewSoft Presto! ImageFolio, Abbyy
FineReader 5.0 Sprint, NewSoft Presto! PageManager, NewSoft Mr. Photo, Adobe
Acrobat Reader, the scanner’s driver, and Genius TWAIN Program. All of these
software applications use approximately 160 megabytes of hard disk space after they
are installed into your computer. To ensure ample room for the installation, as well as
for scanning and saving images, a minimum of 250 megabytes of hard disk space is
recommended.
Hardware Requirements
This scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus (USB)
which supports hot Plug and Play. To determine whether your computer is USBcapable, you must check the rear of your PC to locate a USB jack that looks the same
as the one pictured below. Note that on some computers, the USB port at the rear of
the computer may be occupied and additional ports may be found on the monitor or
keyboard. If you are having trouble in locating the USB port on your computer, please
refer to the hardware manual that came with your computer.
Upon examination, you should find one or two rectangular USB ports, which
usually appear as shown below.
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USB Connector(s)
If you don’t find such USB ports on your computer, then you need to purchase a
certified USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer.
Installing and Setting up the Scanner
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1. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port of the scanner.
2. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of
your computer.
Note: If there is another USB device connected to the computer, connect the
scanner to an available USB port.
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3. If you plan to connect your scanner to a USB hub5, make sure that the hub is
connected to the USB port in your computer. Next, connect the scanner to
the USB hub.
Note: If you do not have a USB port available, you might need to buy a USB
port.
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1. If the USB components on your computer are functioning correctly, they will
automatically detect the scanner causing the “Add New Hardware Wizard” or
“Found New Hardware Wizard” to be launched.
2. For Windows 98 & 2000
a. Click on the [Next] button when the “Add New Hardware Wizard”
window is displayed.
b. Select “SEARCH FOR THE BEST DRIVER FOR YOUR DEVICE
[RECOMMENDED]” and click on the [Next] button.
c. The next window will ask you where to search to find the drive. Select
[CD-ROM drive], and deselect [Floppy disk drives] if it is checked.
d. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into
your CD-ROM drive and then click on the [Next] button.
e. Click on the [Next] button in the window that appears. Afterwards, for
Windows 98 users, please skip to Step 4.
f. Windows 2000 users – During the process of the installation, a
message “Digital Signature required” might be prompted. Please
ignore it, and click on [Yes] to continue the installation without any
misgiving at your scanner functioning. Afterwards, please skip to Step
4.
3. For Windows XP & Me
a. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your scanner, into
your CD-ROM drive.
b. Select “INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AUTOMATICALLY
[RECOMMENDED]” and click on the [Next] button.
c. Click on the [Next] button in the window that appears.
4. When the system completes the installation, click on the [Finish] button.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all software that your new USB
scanner requires.
6. After the software is installed, close all open applications and click on the
[Finish] button to restart your computer.
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The USB hub is not included with the scanner.
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