JayTech DS100 User guide

Instruction

Contents

Safety Precautions ................................................................

Unpacking Your Product .......................................................

Installation ............................................................................

The Film Scanner .................................................................

Loading Slides ......................................................................

Loading Negatives ................................................................

Capturing Images ..................................................................

Saving Images .....................................................................

Cleaning & Maintenance .....................................................

Trouble Shooting .................................................................

Technical Specifications .....................................................

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1. Safety Precautions

Please read these notes carefully before initial use.

General Notes:

Do not place the device on an unstable surface. If it falls it may cause
personal injury.

Follow the safety and operating instructions for the other devices to be
connected to your film scanner.

Do not overload your PC with USB connections. Connecting too many
devices to your computer, such as wireless mice, media players, mobile
phones, and other USB devices may result in an insufficient supply of power
to your film scanner for normal operation.

Please make sure that this scanner does not get into the hands of children it
is not a toy!

Please contact our technical support for questions regarding the scanner, its
mode of operation, safety and proper connection.

Do not disassemble the device and do not open the housing, there is danger
of electric shock. The retailer is not liable for any damage incurred during use
of this device, or for the complaints of third parties.

DS100 may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate
malfunction.

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Ambient Conditions:

Set the scanner up so that the ventilation openings are not obstructed. For
example do not place it on a bed, sofa, carpet, or similar surfaces.

Do not place the device close to heat sources such as radiators or ovens.
And do not subject the device to high temperatures or severe temperature
fluctuations. Protect it against solar radiation.

Avoid severe stress, vibration and strong impact. Do not drop or shake the
device. It can also be damaged by strong pressure on the LCD display.

Keep the scanner away from water and other liquids. It should not be used
in rain or snow. Moisture may cause electric shock or even fire.

Cleaning and Care:

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the surface.
Store the device in a clean and dry location.

Packing:

Do not leave the packing material lying around. Plastic bags are dangerous
and not toys.

Interference:

Most electronic devices such as lamps, computers, telephones, etc. create
an electromagnetic field. Keep the film scanner away from electrical devices
to avoid unwanted interference and interaction.

If liquid or a foreign object enters the device, have it checked by an authorized
person before you continue to use it.
We recommend you contact our service center.

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Start of Operation:

To ensure proper operation please read all the operating
instructions and the notes on safety carefully!

USB Connection:

Use the USB cable to connect the device to your PC.

This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic
equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste.
There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU. For more information, please
contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.

2. Unpacking Your Product

The following items should be included. Please contact your
retailer if you have not received any of these items.

◆Film scanner with USB cable connected

◆CD-ROM

◆Negative Film Holder

◆Positive Slide Holder

◆Instruction

◆Brush

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3. Installation

Before connecting to the computer for the first time insert the CD­ROM and choose the following options on the CD:

Please follow this order:
1: Install Driver
2: Install BlazePhoto Software
3: Install Directx 9.0
Note: if you are running Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher or
Windows Vista and XP professional this is not needed.
4: Install Adobe Reader if you do not have this installed on your
computer already

After installation please restart your computer-this is
important!

After restarting, connect the USB cable from the film scanner into
your computer.
Note: if many USB
as Mobile Phones, Media players or other USB powered devices
there may be inadequate power for the film scanner. Please
unplug all unneeded USB devices before saving images with the
film scanner.

Upon the first connection of the film scanner the Hardware Wizard
will automatically launch. Choose the selection to search and
automatically install the hardware drivers.

devices are connec

ted to your computer such

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4. The film scanner

Slot USB Cable

Power LED

Copy Button:
Press this button to capture and
save the image loaded in the holder
NOTE:This button will light up when
connected to a USB Power source

Ready Light:
Will turn green when the slide or negative
holder is in the correct position

Positive
Slide Holder

Negative
Film Holder

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5. Loading Slides

Slide: The light, shade and color of
the slide is exactly the same as
original image.
With the slide holder laid open place
the slide onto the holder with the
glossy side facing up and the image
should be upright,

Note: Handle slides with care. Any
dust scratches or fingerprints will
show up on your saved images. If
possible wear cotton gloves when
handling slides. It is recommended to
use compressed air to remove any
dust on the slides. This is not included
with the film & photo scanner but can
be purchased from an office or
electronics supply retailer.

Close the slide holder an
edge

s so that it locks in place.

Hold it in the position as shown in the
film scanner.
Insert the Slide Holder into the slot on
the right side of the film scanner as
shown.

d press the

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