Microtek GNC I SMI800 0805 User Manual

Unpack Contents

Install Software

Unlock Scanner

Connect Scanner

Scanning Basics

Installing your Microtek ScanMaker i800

1. Place the scan material

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 by the graphic on the right), with the icon on the lock showing as “unlocked”.

D. Raise the scanner lid (TMA), and

look for the locking switch at the base of the TMA.

E. Push the locking switch to the

ScanMaker i800 scanner with

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Hi-Speed USB cable

built-in TMA

FireWire cable

EZ-Lock™ Film Holders

position (as indicated by the graphic on the right), with the icon on the lock showing as “unlocked”.

NOTE: To lock the scanner (for shipping and other reasons), refer to the ScanMaker i800 Supplement.

Unlocked

Locked

Black Mat

Locked

Black MatBlack Mat

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.

NOTE: For the automatic cropping feature to work correctly during the preview scan of your photo, make sure the Black Mat is attached to the scanner lid.

B. To scan film, use the film holders. See

“Using the TMA” (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.

For details on how to use the Advanced Control Panel, refer to the ScanMaker i800 Supplement.

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.

Power cord

Software CDs

To the scanner lid

Make sure the scanner lid (TMA) is properly installed, with its connector securely connected to the scanner’s 15-pin accessory port.

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).

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, a web browser, or the Adobe Acrobat software 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.

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 LEDs 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 i800 Supplement for details on how to connect the scanner using the FireWire port.

Scanner Buttons

The ScanMaker i800 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, PDF, 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.

• PDF: Scans the image and saves it in the Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

• Custom: Customizes this button to perform your preferred function, such as Power Saving,

Scan, Fax, or Launch Application.

DIGITAL

ICE

Scan

Copy OCR PDF

TURN OVER TO CONTINUE

E-mail

Custom

Using the TMA

Using DIGITAL ICE and ColoRescue

Do You Need Assistance?

A. To load film:

1. Load the film inside the EZ-Lock™ Film Holder, with the film’s shiny

base facing down.

EZ-Lock 35mm Slide Holder

EZ-Lock 35mm Filmstrip Holder

EZ-Lock 6 x 22 cm Film Holder

EZ-Lock 4" x 5" Film Holder

2. Raise the scanner lid (TMA), and place the film holder with the loaded

film on the scanner glass bed. Align the arrows so that the holder is flush against the top ruler of the scan bed, with the calibration strip of the holder facing towards the back of the scanner.

Horizontal ruler

(top ruler)

Do not block

calibration strip

B. Remove the Black Mat:

Raise the scanner lid, and push the Black Mat to the side to remove it from the scanner lid.

For more details on the use of the EZ-Lock Film Holders as well as information on how to scan non-standard-size film, refer to the ScanMaker i800 Supplement.

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.

Black Mat

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 i800 Supplement.

DIGITAL ICE

button

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 TMA”) 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.

Problems?

The LEDs on the button panel indicate the status of the scanner.

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 in the ScanMaker i800 Supplement.

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

The Microtek ColoRescue™ system is an automatic color recovery process 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

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 (TMA) 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 TMA” 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.

Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard 5 software.

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 scanner’s software CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Next, locate and click the “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

Visit www.support.microtek.com/gold/ for Customer Service hours.

Free 24/7 Online Technical Assistance

Go to the Microtek support site at www.support.microtek.com for:

• KnowledgeBase - Type in a question or browse through articles

for faqs, troubleshooting tips, how-to guides and more. The Microtek KnowledgeBase gives you answers at your fingertips, 24 hours a day.

• Downloads - Access manuals or the latest drivers and updates

for your product.

Personal Email Assistance

Also free of charge, Microtek’s technical support team will answer your personal email questions within 2 business days after you’ve filled out the easy online form at www.support.microtek.com/emailsupport/

Personal Telephone Assistance

Microtek telephone support for installation-related problems is available free of charge for 1 year from your purchase. Toll or long-distance charges may apply.

Personal Telephone Assistance 310-687-5930

Visit www.support.microtek.com/gold/ for Telephone Assistance hours.

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)

3) Model name & number (ScanMaker i800)

4) Version of operating system installed on your computer (Windows 98SE, 2000, XP, Mac OS 9.2, 10.x etc.)

5) Type of hardware: • Brand of computer • CPU type (Pentium 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/

Third-Party Software Assistance

For technical support or any questions you have on third-party software which may be included with your package, please use the manufacturer websites listed below.

Manufacturer Website

ABBYY® Software House www.abbyyusa.com Adobe® Systems, Inc. www.adobe.com LaserSoft Imaging® Inc. www.lasersoft.com LizardTech™ Inc. www.lizardtech.com ScanSoft Simple Star, Inc. www.simplestar.com Ulead® www.ulead.com

Use only power supplies (AC/DC adapters) listed below:

Voltage Manufacturer Model No.

100V to 240V FAIRWAY VE50-150A

Note: Please make sure that the electrical outlet to where the scanner will be connected is nearby and readily accessible.

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