Pandigital PhotoLink PANSCN02 User Manual

User Guide
PANSCN02
TableofContents
Read This First ........................................................................... 4
Introduction ................................................................................ 7
PhotoLink Scanner Diagram ....................................... 7
Scanner Indicator Lights ........................................................... 9
Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types ................................. 10
Plastic Sheaths ........................................................................ 10
Orientation of the Original and Scanned Image .................... 12
Operating the PhotoLink Scanner ............................. 12
Connect PhotoLink Scanner to a PC ........................ 16
Scan2PC Manager (Scanner to PC Utility) ............................. 21
Supported Memory Cards ....................................................... 25
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Scanner Maintenance .............................................................. 25
Calibrate the PhotoLink Scanner .............................. 27
Storing the PhotoLink Scanner ................................. 28
Technical Specifications ......................................................... 29
Frequently Asked Questions/ Troubleshooting .................... 30
Limited Warranty ..................................................................... 31
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ReadThisFirst
Please read the following important safety instructions carefully before using this scanner. Failure to observe these instructions may result in personal injuries or damages to this scanner.
ImportantSafetyPrecautions
Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your
PhotoLink Scanner. This will reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and injury.
Do not place this scanner under direct sunlight or near heat sources, such as in a closed car under sunlight or near a stove. The outer casing of this scanner may become deformed and the sophisticated sensors inside may become damaged due to excessive heat.
Do not use this scanner near water, in the rain or allow any liquid to get inside this product. Water and moisture may cause short-circuit to the electronic components and lead to malfunctions.
Do not use this scanner in dusty environments. Dust grains may cover this scanner and scratch the original to be scanned. Do not scan originals that are contaminated by dusts or other particles.
Do not use this scanner near strong electromagnetic sources, such as a microwave oven or television. The electromagnetic interference may cause this scanner to malfunction.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this scanner. There are no user serviceable parts inside this scanner, and unauthorized modifications will void your warranty.
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Do not drop or apply shock/vibration to this scanner. Strong impacts may damage the components inside.
Do not insert objects other than compatible memory cards into the memory card slots of this scanner. The metal contacts inside the slots can easily become damaged by foreign objects.
Do not use an unknown power adapter other than the one supplied with this scanner. Connecting this scanner to an unknown power adapter is very dangerous and may lead to fire or explosion.
Do not cut, bend, modify, place heavy objects or step on the cable of the power adapter. Otherwise the external insulation may be damaged and result in short-circuit or fire.
Disclaimer
Pandigital reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
The power socket and USB port on this scanner are designed solely for connecting to the supplied power adapter and optional USB cable. Do not insert any other objects into these sockets.
If there are strange odors or heat emitting from this scanner or any signs of malfunction, disconnect this scanner from the power immediately and contact your dealer for inspection or service.
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Copyright
Copyright Pandigital. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Pandigital.
PhotoLink One Touch Scanner – product names and
trademarks used in this publication are the properties of their respective owners.
Notesaboutcopyrightedmaterials
Avoid scanning and re-distributing copyrighted originals and images or those of unknown sources. Doing so may violate your local copyright laws and related regulations. Pandigital cannot be made liable for the losses that may result from breaching the laws described above
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Disposalofthisproduct
To help protect the environment, dispose of this scanner properly according to your local regulations regarding the disposal of waste products.
What’sintheBox
Check the package for the following items. If there are any items missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase immediately.
PhotoLink Photo Scanner  AC Power Adapter Printed User Guide and Registration Card  SD Memory Card (  Calibration Card  Roller Cleaning Sheet  Sensor Cleaning Swab  Plastic Sheath  USB Cable
contains Scanner User Guide.pdf file)
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Introduction
Welcome to the Pandigital Multimedia PhotoLink Scanner.
Now you can scan your printed photos and store them on your memory card, no computer is necessary. Simply insert a memory card into the unit is ready, feed your printed photo into the Scanner and your pictures will be stored in the memory card. It’s as easy as that.
If you want to store your photos directly into your PC, it’s just as easy via a USB cable and our Scan2PC software
PhotoLink ScannerDiagram
FrontView
PhotoLink Scanner, and power it on. When the
PhotoLink
(refer to page 21).
No. Name Function/ Description
Power Button
Power Indicator
Status/Card Indicator
Press to power on or off. Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to enter cleaning mode. (Refer to "Cleaning the scanner" on page 25.)
Indicates the power status of the scanner. (Refer to “Indicator Lights” on page 9.)
Indicates the operating status of the scanner and memory card. (Refer to “Indicator Lights” on page 9.)
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No. Name Function/ Description
RearView
Paper Guide Slide
Feeding Slot Insert an original photo into this slot to begin scanning.
Orientation guide
Slide the guide to adjust for smaller than 4x6” originals to ensure the proper alignment.
Indicates the correct position and orientation of the original for proper scanning.
No. Name Function/ Description
SD/xD/MMC/ MS card slot
Output slot The scanned original comes out from this slot.
Mini USB connector
Power connector
Accepts the following types of memory cards: SD, xD, MMC and MS. (Refer to "Supported Memory Cards" on page 25.)
For connecting to a computer via a USB cable.
For connecting to the supplied power adapter.
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ScannerIndicatorLights
Listed below are the indicator light patterns and the functions they represent:
Power
Status /Card
The scanner is ready for use.
Scanning current original. Please wait until the process is complete before scanning another original.
The scanner is powered off.
Initializing system and memory card.
Please wait until the initialization process is complete before using the scanner.
Busy scanning and storing image files.
Please wait until the process is complete before scanning another original.
Sensor cleaning in progress. Please wait
until the process is complete before performing any operations.
Indicator Lighting Patterns and the Functions they represent
Blinking slowly Blinking rapidly Steadily on Off
Paper jam. Press the Power button. The scanner will back out the original so you can remove the jammed original from the output slot.
No memory card, card full (free space below 1MB), card error or SD card locked. Remove files from the card to free up space, unlock the card if it is locked, or try another card.
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SuitableandUnsuitableOriginalTypes
The PhotoLink Scanner is designed to obtain the best scanning results with the following types of originals:
3.5”x5” and 4”x6” photos  Business cards (max 1.0mm)
Do not use the following types of originals for scanning, otherwise the scanner may malfunction or cause the original to jam in the slot.
Originals thicker than 1.0mm  Originals with either side shorter than 55mm  Originals with lots of black or dark colors  Originals with dark colors surrounding the edges  Transparencies (filmstrips, celluloid, etc.)  Printed images (pictures on newspapers, magazines, etc.)  Soft and thin materials (thin paper, cloth, etc.)  Originals that exceed the following acceptable size:
Length: 7 inches (177.8mm)
Width 4.1 inches (105mm)
PlasticSheaths
Always use the clear plastic sheath (included) when scanning photos to ensure the best scanning results. The sheath helps eliminate the possibility of de-focusing due to the uneven surface of curled photos.
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