Microtek GNC I SMI700 3848A User Manual
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Unlock Scanner
Connect Scanner
Scanning Basics
Installing your Microtek ScanMaker i700
Unpack your scanner package and check for major components.
Microtek International, Inc. I49-003848 A
ScanMaker i700 scanner with
built-in transparency adapter
Unlocked Locked
A. Remove the yellow “Step 3” sticker from your scanner.
B. With the scanner power off, tilt the back left corner of the scanner to
see the locking switch at the bottom.
C. Push the locking switch to the position as indicated in the graphic
above, with the icon on the lock showing as “unlocked”.
NOTE: To lock the scanner (for shipping and other reasons), tilt the back left corner
of the scanner to see the locking switch at the bottom. Next, push the locking switch
to the “Locked” position. Do not turn the scanner upside down and attempt to lock
the scanner this way, as this may damage the scanner.
1. Place the scan material
A. To scan photos, place the photo to be
scanned on the scanner bed. The top end of
the original should be positioned towards
the back of the scanner with the surface to
be scanned facing down.
B. To scan film, use the film holders. See
“Using the Film Holders” (back section) for
more details.
3. Select preferences
Use the following buttons to change the settings according to your
preferences.
Original – Defines the category of the media (scan material).
Scan Type – Selects the output image type (color, gray, or B&W).
Purpose – Sets the image resolution to match your target application.
NOTE: Click the Scale Output, Adjust, and Reset buttons if you need to make
further adjustments.
Hi-Speed USB cable
Power adapter
Important: Do not remove the
yellow stickers from your
scanner until you are told to do
so. You must install software
before connecting your scanner.
Always close any open
programs and turn off
Anti-virus utilities before
installing software.
FireWire cable
Power cord
EZ-Lock Film Holders
Software CDs
To the scanner lid
Make sure the scanner lid (with built-in
transparency adapter) is properly installed,
with its connector securely connected to the
scanner’s 15-pin accessory port.
C
B
To the power adapter
A. Remove the yellow “Step 4” sticker from your scanner.
B. Connect the power adapter to the back of the scanner.
C. Plug one end of the power cord into the socket of the power adapter, and
plug the other end into a wall outlet or other power source.
2. Launch ScanWizard 5
To launch ScanWizard 5 as a stand-alone program, double-click the
ScanWizard 5 icon on your desktop. The Standard Control Panel will
appear, and the scanner will automatically perform a "fast preview" of your
image, based on settings specified under the Original, Scan Type, and
Purpose categories (buttons).
For details on how to use the Advanced Control Panel, refer to the
ScanMaker i700 Supplement.
Windows XPMac OS X
4. Scan your material
A. Click the Scan to button from the ScanWizard 5 Control Panel.
B. When the Save As dialog box appears, specify the folder location, a file
name, and the format for the output image, then click Save. The image is
scanned and saved to the specified location.
Send image to application after saving:
If this option is checked, the scanned image is saved first, then automatically
delivered to an image-editing software, an e-mail editor, or a web browser as
indicated in the destination box.
PC:
A. Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and install the
software. Skip this step if you have a newer version of Photoshop
Elements already installed on your computer.
B. Place the Microtek CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
C. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver and software.
NOTE: If the Microtek Software Installer screen does not come up
automatically, double-click the following in succession: “My Computer”;
the CD-ROM icon; then cdsetup.exe to start the installer program.
MAC:
A. Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and install the
software.
B. Place the Microtek CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and install all the
software components.
C. Restart your computer.
NOTE: After rebooting your Macintosh, the Microtek software will attempt to
locate your scanner on the system. Since this is your first install and you have
not yet connected the scanner, simply ignore the message that appears and
proceed to the next step.
D
E
To the Hi-Speed USB cable
D. Connect one end of the Hi-Speed USB cable to your computer.
E. Connect the other end of the Hi-Speed cable to the scanner’s USB port.
F. Press the power button at the front panel of your
scanner, and wait for the lights to stop blinking
and stay on steady.
The system will detect your scanner automatically.
Power button
NOTE: If your computer has both Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) and USB 1.1 ports, connect
the cable to the Hi-Speed USB port. Use the USB 1.1 port only if your computer does
not have Hi-Speed USB. Also, refer to the ScanMaker i700 Supplement for details on
how to connect the scanner using the FireWire port.
Scanner Buttons
The ScanMaker i700 is equipped with seven scanner buttons, providing quick access to
the most frequently used functions. These buttons are DIGITAL ICE, Scan, Copy, E-mail,
OCR, Scan-to-Web, and Custom.
• DIGITAL ICE: Launches DIGITAL ICE to reconstruct damaged photos. Note: To reconstruct
damaged film, launch DIGITAL ICE from the ScanWizard 5 software.
• Scan: Captures images that can be saved as files or sent to an image-editing application.
• Copy: Scans the image and sends it to your printer.
• E-mail: Scans the image and delivers it directly to your e-mail editor.
• OCR: Scans a text document, converts, and saves it in text file format. Files may be
immediately edited if configured in the MSC utility.
• Scan-to-Web: Scans an image and sends the output to a website. Your default browser will
open and display the captured image.
F
• Custom: Customizes this button to perform your preferred function, such as Power Saving,
Scan, Fax, or Launch Application.
DIGITAL
ICE
Scan
Copy OCR Scan-to-
E-mail
Web
TURN OVER TO CONTINUE
Custom
Using the Film Holders
Using DIGITAL ICE and ColoRescue
A. To load film:
1. Load the film inside the holder, with the film’s shiny base facing down.
EZ-Lock 35mm
Filmstrip Holder
EZ-Lock 35mm
Slide Holder
EZ-Lock 4" x 5" / 6 x 9 cm (120)
Film Holder
EZ-Lock 6 x 17 cm (120) Panoramic
Film Holder
2. Raise the scanner lid, and place the film holder with the loaded film
on the scan bed. The holder should be flush against the top ruler of
the scan bed.
Reconstructing Damaged Photos and Film
The DIGITAL ICE feature repairs cracks, tears, and rips in your damaged
photos and film.
A. Reconstructing damaged photos:
1. Raise the scanner lid, and place the
photo on the scan bed.
Make sure the Black Mat is attached
to the scanner lid, so that uneven
photos lay as flat as possible.
2. Press the DIGITAL ICE button on the
front panel of the scanner. DIGITAL
ICE will automatically repair the
damaged photo, and the
reconstructed file is saved in the
default image folder.
NOTE: You can also use DIGITAL ICE to repair photos
through ScanWizard 5. For more details, refer to the
ScanMaker i700 Supplement.
B. Reconstructing damaged film:
1. Raise the scanner lid, and remove the Black Mat.
2. Place the film holder with the loaded film on the scan bed. See the
previous section (“Using the Film Holders”) for more details. Close
the scanner lid.
3. Launch ScanWizard 5. When the Standard Control Panel appears, click
the Switch icon on the upper right corner to switch to the Advanced
Control Panel.
Black Mat
DIGITAL ICE
button
4. Click the Scan Material button in the ScanWizard Preview window.
Choose “Negative” or “Negative Film” to scan negative film, or choose
“Positive” or “Positive Film” to scan transparencies and slides.
Windows XPMac OS X
5. In the ScanWizard Settings window, verify the DIGITAL ICE strength
setting. “Normal” is sufficient in most cases.
6. Click the “Scan to” button in the Preview window. DIGITAL ICE will
automatically repair the damaged film.
Restoring Color in Photos
ColoRescue™ is an automatic color recovery system that restores faded
color in both photos and film to their original luster.
To use ColoRescue:
1. Start ScanWizard 5 and click the Switch icon on the upper right corner to
switch to the Advanced Control Panel.
2. In the ScanWizard Settings window, check the “Automatic Color
Restoration” check box. The next time you scan faded photos or film,
ColoRescue will restore the faded colors to their original brilliance.
Select Automatic
Color Restoration
Manuals
If you have additional questions and need further instruction or information,
we provide PDF manuals for:
1. Using the ScanWizard 5 scanning software
2. Using the bundled third-party software
To access the PDF manuals: Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your
computer’s CD-ROM drive. Next, locate and click the “View Manuals”
option when the software installer window appears on your screen. Finally,
select and click the title of the manual you wish to view.
Missing Items
If your package is missing items, please call the number below.
Customer Service Department 310-687-5940
Hours (PST): Mon, Tues, Web, Fri 7am-5pm; Thur s 7am-3pm
24-hour Online Technical Assistance
For free 24-hour technical assistance, Microtek offers automated
technical support via the Internet and Email.
• World Wide Web
www.support.microtek.com
• Personal Email Support
www.support.microtek.com/emailsupport/
• Automated Email Responder
helpdesk@support.microtek.com
Personal Technical Assistance
Microtek basic installation telephone support is available free of charge for
90 days from your purchase. Toll or long-distance charges may apply.
Technical Support 310-687-5930 (PC & Mac)
Hours (PST): Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 7am-5pm; Wed 7am-3pm
Before you call, please install your scanner and software by following the
included instructions, and have the information below ready:
1) Date of purchase
2) Product serial number (on the back or bottom)
3) Model name & number (ScanMaker i700)
4) Version of operating system software installed on your computer
(i.e. Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Mac OS 9.x, OS X, etc.)
5) Type of hardware: • Brand of computer • CPU type
(Pentium II, III, 4, iMac, Power Mac, G4, G5, etc.)
6) Exact wording of any error message that may have appeared on the screen
7) What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred
Note: Advanced troubleshooting is available for a consulting fee.
For a detailed listing of your Technical Support options, go to:
www.support.microtek.com/gold/
Do not block
calibration window
B. Remove the Black Mat:
Raise the scanner lid, and push the Black Mat to the side to remove it
from the scanner lid.
Problems?
The lights on the button panel indicate the status of the scanner.
On
Ready to scan.
Flashing
Warming up or scanning.
Off
Scanner is off.
First, make sure that you have followed
installation steps 1 through 4. If your problem
is listed here, try the suggested solution.
1. No light comes on when the scanner is turned on.
Make sure your scanner is connected to your computer and plugged into a
power source.
2. The “Add/Remove Hardware Wizard” appears on your screen.
Click the “Cancel” button and close the Control Panel. Disconnect the USB
or FireWire cable from the back of your computer, and refer to the installation
instructions in this guide or the ScanMaker i700 Supplement.
3. When trying to scan, an error message appears on your screen
that reads, “Can’t Find Scanners”.
Make sure your scanner is unlocked (see Step 3).
Make sure your scanner is connected to your computer and plugged in to a
power source (see Step 4).
Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard 5 software.
4. After clicking “Scan,” a blank screen appears.
Make sure your scanner is unlocked (see Step 3).
Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard 5 software.
5. Having trouble scanning negatives or slides?
Make sure the scanner lid is properly installed, with its connector securely
connected to the scanner’s 15-pin accessory port.
Make sure you place the EZ-Lock Film Holder properly on the scan bed. Do
not block the calibration area (as indicated in the “Using the Film Holders”
section).
From the ScanWizard 5 Standard Control Panel, go to the Original
button category, then proceed to the Film subcategory and make sure you
select either the Positive or Negative option.
Third-Party Software Assistance
For technical support or any questions you have on these software titles
which may be included with your package, please use the contact
information listed below.
Phone Website
ABBYY® FineReader® Sprint 510-226-6719 www.abbyyusa.com
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements
Adobe® Photoshop® Album SE
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 800-87-ADOBE www.adobe.com
Ulead® Photo Explorer
Use only power supplies (AC/DC adapters) listed below:
Voltage Manufacturer Model No.
100V to 240V FAIRWAY VE50-150A
Copyright © 2004 Microtek Lab, Inc. The following are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies: Microtek, ScanMaker,
ScanWizard of Microtek Lab, Inc.; DIGITAL ICE of Kodak. All other
trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective
holders. Specifications, software and hardware bundles are subject to
change without notice. Not responsible for typographical errors. 091504
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310-896-6391 www.ulead.com
Energy Star Notice
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Microtek International,
Inc. has determined that this scanner meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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