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PhotoLink Scanner
User Manual
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Pandigital PhotoLink Scanner User Manual

PhotoLink
Scanner
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Read This First ......................................................................................... 4
Introduction ............................................................................................... 7
PhotoLink Scanner Diagram ..................................................... 7
Scanner Indicator Lights ........................................................................... 9
Operating the Scanner ........................................................................... 10
Scan a Photo .......................................................................................... 11
Suitable and Unsuitable Original Types ................................................. 13
Photo Protection Sleeves ....................................................................... 14
Connect PhotoLink Scanner to a PC ....................................... 16
Windows Explorer with Microsoft Vista View .......................................... 18
Scan2PC Manager (Scanner to PC Utility) ............................................ 21
System Requirements .................................................................... 21
Supported Memory Cards ...................................................................... 23
File Naming and Storage Rules .............................................................. 24
Scanner Maintenance ............................................................................. 24
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Cleaning the Image Sensor ................................................................ 26
Calibrate the PhotoLink Scanner ............................................. 27
Storing the PhotoLink Scanner ................................................ 27
Technical Specifications ......................................................................... 28
Frequently Asked Questions/ Troubleshooting ...................................... 29
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................... 30
FCC Statement ....................................................................................... 31
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Read This First
Please read the following important safety instructions carefully before using the instructions may result in personal injuries or damages to this scanner.
Important Safety Precautions
PhotoLink Scanner. Failure to observe these
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.
The power connector 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.
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.
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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. trademarks used in this publication are the properties of their respective owners.
PhotoLink One Touch Scanner – product names and
Notes about copyrighted materials
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
Disposal of this product
To help protect the environment, dispose of this scanner properly according to your local regulations regarding the disposal of waste products.
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What’s In the Box
Check the package for the following items. If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase immediately.
• PhotoLink Photo Scanner
• AC Power Adapter
• Printed User Guide and Warranty Card
• SD Memory Card (contains SCAN2PC Manager & Installation
Guide, and User Guides in English, French, & Spanish)
• Calibration Card
• Two Plastic Protection Sleeves
• Roller Cleaning Sheet
• Sensor Cleaning Swab
• USB Cable
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Introduction
Welcome to the Pandigital Multimedia PhotoLink Scanner! Now you can scan your printed photos and store them into your memory card, no computer is necessary. Simply insert a memory card into the
PhotoLink Scanner, and power on. When the unit is ready, feed
your printed photo into the will be stored in the memory card. It’s as easy as that.
If you do want to store your photos directly into your PC, it’s just as easy via a USB cable.
PhotoLink Scanner Diagram
Front view
PhotoLink Scanner and your pictures
No. Name Function/ Description
Status/ Card Indicator Light
Power Button
Indicates the operating status of the scanner and memory card. (Refer to “Indicator Lights” on page 9.)
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 24.)
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No. Name Function/ Description
Power Indicator
Paper Guide Slide
4x6” insert Marker
Feeding Slot Insert an original photo into this slot to begin scanning. Orientation
guide
Rear view
Indicates the power status of the scanner. (Refer to “Indicator Lights” on page 9.)
Slide the guide to adjust for smaller than 4x6” originals to ensure the proper alignment.
Insert a 4x6” original against the right side of slot for 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.
CF card 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 23.)
Accepts a Type I CF card. (Refer to "Supported Memory Cards" on page 23.)
For connecting to a computer via a USB cable.
For connecting to the supplied power adapter.
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Scanner Indicator Lights
Listed below are the indicator light patterns and the functions they represent:
Initializing system and memory card. Please wait until the scanner completes the initialization process before using it.
The scanner is ready for use.
The scanners power is 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.
Paper jam. Press the Power button. The scanner will advance the original so you can remove the jammed original from the output slot.
No memory card, card full (free space below 1MB),
Indicator Lighting Patterns and the Functions they represent
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.
: Blinking slowly; : Blinking rapidly; : Steadily on; : Off;
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Operating the Scanner
Initial Setup
1. Peel off the tape that secures the guide lever (first time only procedure.)
2. Connect the plug on the power adapter cable to the power connector on the scanner.
3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
Note: The type of power plug and socket illustrated
4. Insert an unlocked (writable) memory card into a suitable memory card slot. If both slots are occupied, the scanner will take the following priority when storing the scanned images:
SD (MMC) > CF > xD > MS/MS Pro/MS Duo
For example, if both SD and CF cards are inserted, the scanner will only store the scanned images onto the SD card.
may differ from that of your region.
Notes:
• Always insert a memory card before scanning.
• Be careful when inserting a CF card. The pins inside the CF
memory card slot are subject to damages easily, and such damage is not recoverable and is not covered by the product warranty.
• The scanner only accepts memory cards in FAT16 or FAT32
format. NTFS and other file formats are not supported.
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