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 section of this manual describes the box contents and minimum
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 describes how to install scanner’s software and connect the scanner to
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 describes how to use, maintain and clean your scanner.
Chapter III contains some basic descriptions on how to use your scanner. More
detailed descriptions can be found by using the Help function in the relevant scanner
programs.
Appendix A contains the Specifications of this Genius scanner.
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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.
[XXX]— 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 Requirements
Windows/Intel Compatible Personal Computer
Pentium II or above
CD-ROM Drive
64 MB RAM (128 MB Recommended)
250 MB 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
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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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Package Contents
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1.
The Scanner3
2. USB Cable
3. Quick Installation Guide
4. Setup / Application CD-ROM includes the following software applications
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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The Scanner’s Features
1. USB port: It connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the
included USB cable.
2. Alignment arrow: Always align the edges of your documents to this arrow
sign.
3. Page feed slot: Feed the document into the scanner from this direction. You
can feel the document being grabbed by the scanner.
4. Custom button: Press this button to start scanning for OCR, Copy or E-mail.
5. LED indicator: It indicates the scanner’s current status.
6. Scan button: Press this button to start scanning and save the images into
your computer.
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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, Smart Touch, and 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.