Genius ColorPage-Vivid 3XE User Manual

KYE Systems Corporation

User’s Guide

ColorPage-Vivid 3XE USB Scanner

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................... 1

H

OW TO USE THIS GUIDE

C

ONVENTIONS OF THIS GUIDE

A N

OTE ABOUT ICONS

S

YSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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ACKAGE CONTENTS

CHAPTER I. INSTALLING GENIUS COLORPAGE-VIVID3XE USB SCANNER ............................ 6

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OFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

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ARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

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NSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE SCANNER

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OFTWARE INSTALLATION

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NSTALLING ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE

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NINSTALLING THE SCANNER

CHAPTER II. USAGE AND MAINTENANCE....................................................................................... 12

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CANNER UTILITY PROGRAM

Connection Status ................................................................................................................................ 14

Aligning the Scanner............................................................................................................................ 14

Lamp Control....................................................................................................................................... 15

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CANNING

Scan and Image Editing....................................................................................................................... 16

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AINTENANCE

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APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................... 19

APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY................................................................. 20

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TATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY

FCC R

ADIO FREQUENCY STATEMENT

CONTACTING GENIUS............................................................................................................................ 23

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Introduction

W

elcome to the world of Genius Color Page–Vivid 3XE USB sc anners, the ultima te in im aging.

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.

Please remember to register your scanner via Genius’ W eb Site. As long as you complete the
registration, you are one of our Genius Club members and will receive on-going Genius new
product and updated driver information from time to time.

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 for getting better service.
(http://www.geniusnet.com.tw

Thank you for choosing Genius Pr oduct. We hope you will continue to turn to us for additional
quality products as your computing needs and interests grow.

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How to Use This Guide

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his User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and operate your

scanner. This guide assumes the user is fam iliar with the Microsoft W indows 98/Me/2000/XP. If
this is not the case, we suggest you learn more about Microsoft W indows by referring to your
Microsoft Windows manual before using your scanner.

The Introduction section of this manual describes the box contents and minimum computer
requirements to use this scanner. Before you start installing your Genius ColorPage–Vivid 3XE
USB, please check the box contents to make sure all parts are included. If any items are missing,
please contact the vendor where you purchased your scanner or the Genius Service Center
directly at one of the locations listed on the last page of this manual.

Chapter I

scanner’s programs and connect the scanner to your computer.

Note: The ColorPage-Vivid 3XE scanner connect 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.

Chapter II

the Scanner Utility Program which helps you troubleshoot and fix connection problem s which m ay
have occurred during the scanner installation.

Appendix A/B contains Genius’s lim ited warranty agreement and FCC statement concerning the
product.

, Setting Up Your New Genius ColorPage-Vivid 3XE Scanner, describes how to install

describes how to test, maintain and clean your scanner. It also describes how to use

Conventions of this Guide

Bold —
ALL CAPS —

Important note or first use of an important term in a chapter.
Represents commands or contents on your computer screen.

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Danger

Caution

Attention

A Note about Icons

T

his guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special attention.

Danger:

Caution:

Pay Special Attention:

A procedure that must be followed carefully to prevent injury, or accidents.

Information that, if not followed, may result in data loss or damage to the product.

Instructions that are important to remember and may prevent
mistakes.

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System Requirements

! Windows/Intel Compatible Personal Computer
! Pentium CPU or above
! CD-ROM Drive
! 64 MB RAM (128 MB Recommended)
! 160 Free Hard Disk Space (260 MB Recommended)
! USB Port
! Microsoft™ Windows Me/98/2000 /XP
! NOTE: Windows NT 4.0 does not support Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity.

!

Video card that supports 16-bit color or greater

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Package Contents

1.

Scanner

2. Power Adapter (24V 550mA)

3. USB Cable

4. Quick Installation Guide

5. CD-ROM in 1 pc
Setup / Application CD-ROM includes the following application programs:

• Scanner Setup Program

• Genius TWAIN Program

• NewSoft PageManager Program

• NewSoft ImageFolio (Imaging Editing Software)

• ABBYY FineReader Sprint 4.0 (Text Recognition Software)

• NewSoft Mr. Photo (Photo Management Software)

• BridgeWell Page abc (Web Editing Software)

• This User’s Guide (Electronic Version)

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Chapter I. Installing Genius ColorPage-Vivid 3XE
USB Scanner

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B

efore installing your scanner, please verify that you have all of the proper components. A list of

the package contents is provided page 5 of this guide.

Software Requirements

Genius ColorPage-Vivid 3XE USB comes with scanner body, scanner’s install driver, Genius
TW AIN program, NewSoft PageManager program , NewSoft ImageFolio image-editing software,
NewSoft Mr. Photo photo management sof tware, ABBYY FineReader Sprint 4.0 OCR software,
BridgeWell Page abc web editing software. All of these programs use approximately 160
megabytes of hard disk space after installing into your computer. To ensure am ple room for the
installation, as well as for scanning and saving images, a minim u m of 260 m egabytes of har d disk
space is recommended.

Hardware Requirements

Genius ColorPage-Vivid 3XE USB scanner connects to your computer through the Universal
Serial Bus (USB) which supports hot Plug and Play. To determine whether your computer is
USB-capable, you must check the rear of your PC. Upon examination, you should find one or two
rectangular USB ports.
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

Please follow the step-by-step procedures described below to install the Genius ColorPage-Vivid
3XE USB scanner.

VERY IMPORTANT

Unlock Your Scanner First

To unlock the scanner, move restraint located on the
bottom of the scanner toward the unlock position. If
you need to transport the scanner, please lock it to
prevent any scanner damage. For best image quality,

be sure the cover is closed before scanning.

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1. Please take a moment to study Figure 4.

Figure 4. Installing the ColorPage-Vivid 3XE USB Scanner

2. Plug the power adapter into the scanner’s power receptor which can be identified by the

symbol

3. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a standard AC power outlet (s ee Figure 4, Step

3).

4. Plug the square end (Type B connector) of the included USB cable to the USB port at the

rear of the scanner (see Figure 4, Step 4). You can find a USB sign
connector at the rear of the scanner.

5. Plug the rectangular end (Type A connector) of the USB cable to the USB port on the bac k of

your computer (see Figure 4, Step 5).

Note: If there is another USB device con nected to the comp uter, con nect th e scanner to

an available USB port.

on its top (see Figure 4, Step 2).

beside the USB

7. If you plan to connect your scanner to a USB hub

the USB port in your computer. Next, connect the scanner to the USB hub (see Figure 4,

1

The USB hub is not included with the scanner.

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Type A Connector

Type B Connector

1

, make sure that the hub is connec ted to

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Step 6).

Note: If you do not have a USB port available, you might need to buy a USB port.

When possible, we recommend using the 4 foot (1.2 meter s) USB

Attention

cable provided with your scanner. If you wish to use a different
USB cable, make sure that it is a fully rated twisted-pair USB
cable and has a Type A connector at one end and a Type B plug
on the other.

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Software Installation

1. If the USB components on your computer are functioning correctly, they will automatically

sense a new device connected to the USB port causing the f ollowing window to appear on
your screen. Note: If your computer was off when you connected the scanner, the message
below will be displayed when you turn the computer on and when Windows starts.

2. Please click on the NEXT button to continue. The following window will appear:

3. Choose SEARCH FOR THE BEST DRIVER FOR YOUR DEVICE [RECOMMENDED] and

click on the NEXT button again, opening the following window:

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4. Next, please insert the Setup/Application CD- ROM, inc luded with your scanner, into your CD-

ROM drive. Click the CD-ROM DRIVE box once, causing a c heck to appear in it as shown
above and then click on the NEXT button again. The following window will appear:

5. Click on the NEXT button to continue. 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 now.

Please consult the following chapter for information on how to test, configure and use your new scanner.

Installing Additional Software

Your scanner is TWAIN compliant and functions with virtually all available TWAIN compatible
program. If you purchase additional program to be used with your scanner, please mak e sure that
it conforms to the TWAIN standard.

Uninstalling the Scanner

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP provides an Uninstall Wizard for uninstalling your scanner software
driver and application programs:

Uninstall from the “Start Menu” (Uninstall Wizard)

1. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs, followed by the name of your scanner.

2. From the drop-down menu, select Uninstall.

3. A window will pop up, asking you to confirm the deletion of the s elected application and all of

its components. Click OK and the UninstallShield program will run autom atically and delete
the scanner software driver.

4.

Once completed, restart Windows.

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Chapter II. Usage and Maintenance

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Scanner Utility Program

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he Scanner Utility Program can help you get your new scanner up and running. In addition, it

contains a number of other features to help you tailor and control the scanner.
Most significantly, the Scanner Utility Program check s to make sure that the scanner sof tware is

properly installed and the scanner and computer are communicating with each other.
Two other features of the Scanner Utility program are the scanning lamp controls and the

scanning position alignment utility. The Scanner Utility allows you to turn the scanning lamp on
and off, and define an idle time for the scanning lamp to autom atic ally turn itself off . Also, it allows
you to define the exact position on the scanning glass where scanning will begin. T he scanner
lock was designed to hold the scanning lamp in place during shipping, but som e r efinem ent of the
initial scanning position may still be necessary.

Turn Lamp
On/Off

Verify

Alignment Source
(Not available to
this scanner.)

Scan

Alignment
Window

Figure 6

Attention

The Scanner Utility program does NOT affect the quality of scanned images. It is only used to
establish a connection with the scanner. Settings that affect the s canned image (i.e., color, s ize,
readability, clarity, etc.) can be found in the scanner software program s and especially the TWAIN
interface.

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Alignment
Position

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Connection Status

The first step to take when troubleshooting connection problem s with your scanner is to check all
physical connections. Make sure your scanner is plugged in and the USB cable is fit snugly into
the rear of your scanner and computer.

Secondly, determine the status of your USB hardware and software configuration. To do this,
please run the Scanner Utility program as described below:

1. Click on the ST ART button, then choose PROGRAMS, Color Page-Vivid 3XE USB and then

SCANNER UTILITY.

2. Once the Scanner Utility window is open, locate and click on the USB button shown below:

This will check the status of your USB hardware and software configuration.

3. If there is a problem with the installation, the following message will appear:

4. If the connection is OK, the following window will be displayed:

Aligning the Scanner

In most cases, the scanner doesn’t need to be aligned but there are instances when the alignment
might be required. You need to align the scanner only if parts of the scanned document are
missing from any of its edges. For example, the heading of a document might be missing from
the top edge after the document has been scanned.
To align the scanner, follow the steps below:

1. Place a photograph on the top right side of the scanner glass ( near the back of the scanner) .

Please note that only part of the photograph will be scanned.

2. Click on the SCAN button.

window.

3. Click on the ALIGN POSITION buttons until the top left corner of the scanned photograph

aligns with the top left corner of the preview window.

4. Click on the check mark button when the alignment has been completed.

Part

of the photograph will be displayed in the ALIGNMENT

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Lamp Control

The scanner’s lamp may be turned ON and OF F manually in the Scanner Utility program. W hile
there, you can also set a timer to turn the lamp off after the scanner has been idle for a
designated amount of time.

To do this, click on the W indows START button and choose PROGRAMS, ColorPage-Vivid 3XE
USB, SCANNER UTILITY. In the window that opens, find the Lamp Control section shown below:

Click on the On/Off switch at the far r ight of the section to im m ediately turn the sc anning lam p on
or off.

You may also set the default time for the lamp to autom atically turn off af ter a s can by clicking the
up or down arrows next to the area that reads “minutes to turn off lamp.”

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Scanning

G

enius ColorPage-Vivid 3XE USB scanner is able to s can from small size docum ent (such as

business cards) to A4-sized magazines. However, some programs have limitations as to the
information they can handle. The capacity of the computer’s m emory, or free hard disk space,
can also limit the physical size of the document that you scan.

Scan and Image Editing

From image-editing software --

1. Open the paper cover and place a picture face down onto the scanner glass and close
the paper cover.

2. Open NewSoft ImageFolio or other within image-editing software.

3.

Open the Genius TWAIN window.

Choose “Select Source” in the File menu # the Select Source dialog appears #
Select the name of the scanner “G enius ColorPage-Vivid 3XE USB” # The dialog box
closes # Choose Acquire in the File menu, and the Genius TWAIN window opens.

4. Select the appropriate scan mode and resolution. To Scan, c lick the SCAN button. To
preview image, click the PRESCAN button.

5. When scanning completely, click the CLOSE button to close the Genius TWAIN window,
process and view the image.

If an image appears on your screen, your scanner is working properly. If the image doesn’t
appear to your liking, don’t worry. You only need to adjust some settings in the Genius TW AIN
window. To learn how to adjust scanner settings, please refer to the G enius Help by clicking on
the Help button in the Genius TWAIN window.

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Figure 9. Genius TWAIN Interface

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Caution

Maintenance

To keep your scanner working smoothly, take a moment to review the following maintenance tips.

• Avoid using the scanner in a dusty environment. When it is not in use, keep the scanner
covered. Dust particles and other foreign objects may damage the unit.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical shock and
opening your scanner will void your warranty.

• Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration. It may damage the internal components.

• Be sure not to bump or knock the scanner glass as it is fragile and could break.

• Clean the scanner glass by lightly spraying a non-abrasive glass cleaner onto a lint-free cloth.

Then, wipe the glass thoroughly with the cloth. DO NOT SPRAY CLEANER DIRECTLY
ONTO THE SCANNER GLASS. Excess liquid residue may fog or damage the scanner.

•

Your scanner operates best in temperatures between 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F).

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Appendix A: Specifications

General

Physical dimensions: 415 x 258 x 83.5 mm
Weight: 2.4 kgs
Operating
Temperature:
Scan Area: Flatbed:

Scan Method: Single-Pass
Scan Mode: 24-Bit Color / 36-Bit Color / 48-Bit Color for program enhancement

Resolution: Flatbed: Optical 600 x 1200 dots per inch (19200 dpi software

TWAIN Full TWAIN Compliance
Connection: USB Port
Lamp type: Cold Cathode Lamp
Power adapter: Power Output DC 24V, 550mA
Power Consumption: Operation – 13.2 watts maximum

EMI: FCC Class B

10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F)

8.5” x 11.61” (210 mm x 295 mm)

12-Bit Grayscale
1-Bit Line-art (Black & White)

interpolated)

Idle – 6 watts

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Attention

Appendix B: Customer Service and Warranty

If you encounter problems with your scanner, please review the installation instructions

and troubleshooting suggestions contained in this guide.

For further assistance call our customer support phone number listed on the last page of
this guide. To avoid any delay, please have the following information available before
calling:

• Scanner name and model number

• Scanner serial number (located at rear of scanner near port connectors)

• A detailed description of the problem

• Your computer manufacturer and its model number

• The speed of your CPU (Pentium II 350, etc.)

• Your current operating system and BIOS (optional)

• Name of program package(s), version or release number and manufacturer of

the program

• Other USB devices installed

We are continuously enhancing the performance of our product drivers. To check for the
updated device driver you may visit our Web Site. (Please refer to the section of
“Contacting Genius” on the last page of this manual.)
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Statement of Limited Warranty

This Statement of Limited W arranty applies only to the options you originally purchase for your
use, and not for resale, from an authorized reseller.

If you transfer this product to another user, warranty service is available to that user for the
remainder of the warranty period. You should give your proof of purchase to that user.

We warrant that this machine will be in good working order and will conform to its functional
descriptions in the documentation provided. Upon provision of proof of purchase, replacement
parts assume the remaining warranty of the parts they replace.

Before presenting this product for warranty service, you must remove all programs, data and
removable storage media. Products returned without program will be replaced without program.
This Limited W arranty service does not provide for carry-in exchange when the pr oblem results
from accident, disa ster , vandalis m, misuse, abuse, uns uitable envir onment, program modification,
Electro Static Discharge (ESD) damage, another machine or non-vendor modification for this
product.

If this product is an optional feature, this Limited Warranty applies only when the feature is used in
a machine for which it was designed.

If you have any questions about your Limited Warranty, contact Genius.
THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HO WEVER, SOME LAW S DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED W ARRANT IES. IF T HESE LAW S APPLY, THEN ALL EX PRESS
AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION T O THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO
OTHER WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply.

Under no circumstances are we liable for any of the following:

1.

Third party claims against you for losses or damages.

2.

Loss of, or damage to, your records or data; or

3.

Economic consequential damages (including lost profits or savings) or incidental
damages, even if we are informed of their possibility.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitations of inc idental or c onsequential damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This Limited W ar ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary
from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

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FCC Radio Frequency 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 not occur in
a particular 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 or more of the
following measures:

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

connected.

√ Shielded interconnect cables and shielded power cord which are supplied with this

equipment must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent
RF emission limits governing this device.

√ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help if the conditions

persist.

√ Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or authorized

service center could void the users authority to operate this equipment.

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Contacting Genius

USA & CANADA

KYE International Corp.

2605 E. Cedar St.
Ontario, CA 91761-8511 U. S. A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Sales: (1) 800 456 7593

Web Site: http://www.genius-kye.com

EUROPE

KYE Systems Europe GmbH

Karl Benz Str. 9
D-40764 Langenfeld, Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
HotLine: [phone]
Web Site: http://www.genius.kye.de

EUROPE

GenFra S.A.
57 chemin du Vieux Chéne
38240 Meylan
France
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

EUROPE

KYE Systems UK Ltd.

Unit 4, 131 Beddington Lane,
Croydon, Surrey. CR0 4TD. UK
Tel: [phone] (sales)
(44) 208 664 2710 (Tech. Support)
Fax: [phone](sales)
(44) 208 664 2711(Tech. Support)
Web Site: http://www.kye.co.uk

ASIA PACIFIC

KYE Systems Corp.

No.492Chung Hsin Rd., Sec.5, San Chung, Taipei
Hsien 241, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web site: http://www.geniusnet.com.tw

ASIA PACIFIC

KYE Systems (M) SDN BHD

NO. 2, Jalan BK 1/12, Kinrara Industrial Park
Bandar Kinrara 6 1/2 Miles, Punchong Road
58200 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
URL: http://www.kye-systems.com.my

ASIA PACIFIC

KYE Systems H.K. Corp. Ltd.

Unit 1701, 17th Floor, Aitken Vanson Centre,
No. 61 Hoi Yuen Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: http://www.geniusnet.com.hk

ASIA PACIFIC

Genius IT Incorporation (Thailand) Ltd.

7 The IT Mall Plaza Bldg.
Room no. 3E 43-44 (3
Room no. 4C 01-04 (4
Ratchadapisek Rd., Dindaeng,
Bangkok 10320
Thailand
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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