Gpx PS803 User Manual

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Portable Document Scanner

User’s Guide for Model PS803 v827-01 - Revised 09/2015

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Warnings & Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these Instructions.

• Keep these Instructions.

• Heed all Warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with a dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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Warnings & Precautions

Additional Warnings and Precautions

• Caution and marking information is located at the rear or bottom of the apparatus.

Attention et de marquage des informations est situé sur le paneau arrière ou inférieur de l’unité.

• WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.

AVIS: Risque de choc électrique - ne pas ouvrir.

• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing.

AVIS: Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc électrique, n'exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou l'humidité ou aux éclaboussures.

• Objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus.

Objets remplis de liquides, comme des vases, ne doivent pas être placés sur l’appareil.

• CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specied may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

AVIS: L’utilisation de commande ou l’exécution de procé-

dures autres que celles spéciées ici peuvent aboutir à une

exposition à des radiations dangereuses.

• WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

AVIS: Des changements ou des modications sur ce produit

non expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité peut annuler le droit de l’utilisateur d’utiliser cet équipement.

• WARNING: Do not place this unit directly onto furniture surfaces with any type of so, porous, or sensitive nish. As with any rubber compound made with oils, the feet could cause marks or staining where the feet reside. We recommend using a protective barrier such as a cloth or a piece of glass between the unit and the surface to reduce the risk of damage and/or staining.

AVIS: Ne placez pas cette unité directement sur des surfaces

de meubles dont la nition serait douce, poreuse ou sensible.

Car, comme tout composé caoutchouc a base d’huiles, les pieds pourraient laisser des tracs ou des taches à l’endroit ou ils sont posés. Nous recommandons d’utiliser une protection comme un linge ou un morceau de verre entre l’unité et la surface pour réduire le risque de dégât et/ou de tache.

• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

AVIS: Un danger d’explosion est présent lorsque les piles sont remplacées de manière incorrecte. Remplacez seulement les piles par des piles de type équivalent.

• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

Les piles ne doivent pas être exposées à de forte chaleur, tel qu’à la lumière du soleil, au feu ou autres choses de semblable.

• Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.

Gardez les piles neuves et d’occasion à partir des enfants. Si le compartiment de la batterie ne pas fermer correctement, cesser d’utiliser le produit et garder loin des enfants.

• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Si vous pensez que les batteries peuvent avoir été avalé ou placé à l’intérieur d’une partie du corps, consulter immédiatement un médecin.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

Ne pas mélanger vieilles et nouvelles batteries.

• Completely replace all old batteries with new ones.

Remplacer complètement toutes les piles par des neuves.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.

Ne mélangez pas des piles alcalines, standard (carbone-zinc) ou rechargeables (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, etc) batteries.

• Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines.

Piles doivent être recyclées ou éliminées selon les directives étatiques et locales.

• WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects, or other reproductive harm (California Prop 65). Wash hands after

handling.

• This product meets and complies with all Federal regulations.

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Table of Contents

Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5

Features & Specications Includes Wand Batteries Dock Batteries Installing a Micro SD Card in the Wand

Orientation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �6

Scanning Wand Wand Display Dock Wand Docked

Before You Begin Scanning � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8

Installing the MagicScan Software Formatting the SD Card Docking the Wand

Scanning with the Dock � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �9

Scanning a Document with the Docking Station

Using the MagicScan Software � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10

Picture Direct Mode OCR Direct Mode MagicScan Toolbar BCR Mode Scan + OCR Mode Scan + OCR Controls

Scanning with the Wand � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12

Scanning a Document with the Scanning Wand Viewing Files Transferring Files from the Scanning Wand

Company Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14

Contact Information Warranty International Support

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Setup

Features & Specications

• Auto-Feed Docking Station with Detachable

Portable Scanning Wand

• Scanned file format: JPEG, PDF

• Image resolution 900 dpi / 600 dpi / 300 dpi

• Auto Feed Paper Size: Letter, A4, A5 and smaller

• Supports Micro SD card up to 32GB

• Fast scanning speed

• 1.4" TFT display

• Picture preview display

• Micro SD memory card reader

• Mini-USB port, 2.0 high speed

• System requirements: Windows XP, Windows Vista,

Windows 7

Includes

• 4GB Micro SD card

• Mini-USB to USB cable

• Picture direct scanning software

• 3 AAA batteries

• 6 AA batteries

Wand Batteries Dock Batteries

Requires 6 AA batteries (included).

Requires 3 AAA batteries (included).

Installing a Micro SD Card in the Wand

Insert the included Micro SD card into the Micro SD Card Slot on the side of the Scanning Wand.

Note: Scanning Wand will not function without Micro SD card installed.

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Orientation

Scanning Wand

Power/Menu

Press and hold to power the unit on and off. In scan mode, press to access the menu. In playback mode, press to return to the main screen.

Micro SD Card Slot

Playback/Arrow Up

Press to enter playback mode. In playback mode, press to navigate.

Resolution/Arrow Down

In scan mode, press to change the resolution. In playback mode, press to navigate.

Selection/Scan

In the menu, press to make a selection. In scan mode, press to begin scanning.

Mini-USB Port

Wand Display

To change any of the below settings, press the Power/Menu button and the Up/Down and Selection/Scan buttons to choose the desired setting.

Date & Time Scan Number

Encryption ON/OFF

SD Card Status

Battery Charge

Color Settings

File Format

Resolution

Output Destination

Choose to output scans to a connected PC or a connected SD card.

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Dock

Release

Press to release the scanning wand.

Wand Docked

Wand Connector & Mini-USB Port

Align with corresponding port on the scanning wand to dock.

Mini-USB Port

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Before You Begin Scanning

Installing the MagicScan Software

Requires Windows XP SP2 or higher.

It is strongly recommended to install the MagicScan software before using the product.

1. Insert the included CD and follow the prompts as they guide you through installation.

Formatting the SD Card

It is recommended to format the included 4GB Micro SD card before use. Please follow the formatting instructions below.

1. Press and hold the Power/Menu button to power the unit on.

2. Press the Power/Menu button to enter the setup menu.

3. Use the Arrow and Selection/Scan buttons to locate and select Format.

4. Use the Arrow buttons to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the menu and select the check mark ( ) , then press the Selection/Scan button to confirm the command.

Docking the Wand

1. Set the right side of the scanning wand in place and carefully align the left side with the slot on the dock, paying careful attention to the placement of the Mini-USB connector and making sure the scanning wand is facing the correct way. Gently lower the left side into place. Note: Do not force the scanning wand into the dock

or damage may occur.

2. Once attached, it will click firmly into place.

3. To remove the wand, press the Release button and gently lift the wand upward from the left.

Press Release Lever

Dock and Wand successfully attached

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Scanning with the Dock

Text Orientation

Scanning a Document with the Docking Station

The MagicScan software must be open and running in the desired mode to use the scanner while docking. For information on specific scanning modes, see the following sections on Using the MagicScan Software.

1. Connect the Scanning Wand to the dock and lock it into place.

2. Connect the docking station to a PC using the included USB cable.

3. Open the MagicScan Software.

4. Select the desired mode and follow the instructions for that mode to scan your document (see following section for details).

5. Make sure paper orientation matches the diagrams below, or the document will not scan correctly. The item to be scanned should feed automatically after you place it in the dock.

FEED ITEMS TO BE SCANNED

DOWNWARDS AND UPSIDE DOWN!

Top of Document

SCANNING WHILE DOCKED REQUIRES USE OF THE MAGICSCAN SOFTWARE.

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Using the MagicScan Software

MagicScan Toolbar

Picture Direct Mode

Use this mode to scan photos directly into Windows using MS Paint, then edit and save those photos in a digital format. This mode is the simplest and easiest way to quickly save and edit old photos or documents.

OCR Direct Mode

Optical Character Recognition can scan text documents, identify characters and words, and then export that text into a Word document. This is ideal for scanning and saving old term papers, stories, manuscripts, etc. Note: this mode scans text only. The exported font may appear

different than original.

Picture Direct

(Standard Scan)

1. Open the MagicScan software.

2. Click on Picture Direct > Settings menu, and configure your settings.

• General: System language

• Scan: Image orientation (horizontal or vertical)

3. Open Microsoft Paint before you begin scanning. When the scan is complete it will automatically export the image to Paint.

4. Insert the original image to be scanned into the scan dock upside down, and proceed with scan (see image on page 10).

5. The scan will export to Paint. You can now edit or save the file.

1. Open MagicScan software.

2. Click on OCR > Settings menu, and configure your settings.

• General: System language

• Scan: Image orientation (horizontal or vertical)

• OCR: What language will the OCR software recognize

3. Open Microsoft Word before you begin scanning. When the scan is complete it will automatically export the text to Word.

4. Click on Word Document to place a cursor on the new document.

5. Insert the original document to be scanned into the scan dock upside down, and proceed with scan (see image on page 10).

6. The scanner will recognize and insert corresponding characters in a new word doc.

• Note: Text and font may appear different than original, this is normal. Once the text has been copied into the Word file it can be edited using MS Word.

7. Save file new Word file when complete.

Optical

Character

Recognition

(OCR)

Business Card

Reader

OCR + Scan Settings

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Using the MagicScan Software

BCR Mode

Business Card Reader easily scans and exports business card contact information, and keeps all contact information in a digital file on your computer.

1. Open MagicScan software.

2. Click on BCR .

3. Select New Card

4. Click Scan Image, located at the bottom of screen

5. Insert the business card to be scanned into the scanning dock (see image on page 10).

6. Once the scan is complete, use the image editing tools to crop and correct the document orientation, if needed.

7. Click OK > Recognize to populate card information from scanned card.

8. Click Sa ve to save the card info to Card List within the MagicScan software. The card list can be exported from the MagicScan software in either VCard or Text format, and can be saved in other folders or directories on your computer.

Scan + OCR Mode

Scan + Optical Character Reader allows you to scan images and text at thet same time. This is useful for things like magazine articles, recipes, and newspaper clippings. The software also allows you to precisely edit the scanned content. The images and text are then exported to a new Word document.

Scan + OCR Controls

Start Scan Import Image Save Image Pre -Process

1. Open MagicScan software

2. Click on Scan + ORC.

3. Click Start Scan.

4. Insert article clipping to be scanned into the scan dock upside down (see image on page 10), the dock will automatically proceed with the scan.

5. Once the scan is complete, use the image editing tools to crop and correct the document orientation, if needed.

6. Use Pre-Process to remove color or simplify chaotic images so that the software can recognize images easier. Note that this not required, and the scanner can scan in full color,

if desired.

7. Click Start Recognition to export scan into a Word File. Once the scan is in a Word file it can be edited and/or saved.

Image

Start

Recognition

Settings Exit

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Scanning with the Wand

Text Orientation

Scanning a Document with the Scanning Wand

Note: Please make sure the Micro SD card is inserted before attempting to use the wand. The Scanning Wand will not save images without an SD card installed.

1. Press and hold the Power/Menu button to power the unit on.

2. Place the document you wish to scan on a flat surface.

3. Place the scanner at the top of the document you wish to scan.

4. Make sure the document fits within the indicated markers on the Scanning Wand.

5. Make sure the scanning wand is level and not tilted in either direction.

6. Press the Selection/Scan button.

7. Slowly move the scanning wand to the bottom of the document, taking care to keep it level.

8. Press the Selection/Scan button again to finish scanning.

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