Plustek OpticBook 3600 Plus User Manual
9 Installation
9 Usage & Maintenance
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While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all contents in this manual,
we assume no liability for errors or omissions or by statements of any kind in this manual,
whether such errors are omissions or statements resulting from negligence, accidents, or
any other cause. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
The scanning of certain documents, for example checks, bank notes, I.D. cards,
government bonds, or public documents, may be prohibited by law and/or subject to
criminal prosecution. We recommend you to be responsible and respectful of the
copyrights laws when you are scanning books, magazines, journals and other materials.
The product is designed and produced to achieve sustainable environmental
improvement. We strive to produce products in compliance with global environmental
standards. Please consult your local authorities for proper disposal.
The product packaging is recyclable.
The screen shots in this guide were made with Windows 2000. If you are using Windows
XP or vista, your screen will look somewhat different but functions the same.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................1
How to Use This Guide............................................................................................... 1
Conventions of This Guide ......................................................................................... 1
A Note about Icons ..................................................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions...................................................................................................... 2
Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................. 3
Box Contents .............................................................................................................. 3
The Scanner’s Features ............................................................................................. 4
CHAPTER I. INSTALLING THE SCANNER .....................................................................6
Software Installation Requirements ............................................................................ 6
Hardware Requirements............................................................................................. 6
Installing and Setting up the Scanner ......................................................................... 7
Step 1. Unlock your scanner ................................................................................................ 7
Step 2. Connecting the scanner to Your Computer ............................................................. 8
Step 3. Installing the software .............................................................................................. 8
Step 4. Testing the Scanner ............................................................................................... 10
Software Setup Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 10
Installing Additional Software.................................................................................... 11
CHAPTER II. USAGE AND MAINTENANCE................................................................. 12
Operating the Scanner.............................................................................................. 12
Scan the Image(s) .................................................................................................... 12
Scanner Buttons ....................................................................................................... 14
Paper Function ................................................................................................................... 14
Defining The Custom Button .............................................................................................. 15
DigiBook ................................................................................................................... 15
Book Function..................................................................................................................... 15
Using DigiBook ................................................................................................................... 16
DigiBook Interface .............................................................................................................. 18
Status Indicator......................................................................................................... 24
Scanner Connection ................................................................................................. 24
Scanner Lock............................................................................................................ 25
Usage & Maintenance Tips....................................................................................... 26
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................. 27
APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY................................................. 28
Statement of Limited Warranty .................................................................................28
FCC Radio Frequency Statement............................................................................. 29
CONTACTING PLUSTEK ....................................................................................... 31
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Introduction
Welcome to the world of Plustek scanners – the ultimate in computer imaging.
Your new scanner will improve the professionalism of your day-to-day computing tasks
by allowing you to input images and electronic text into your computer system.
Like all of our products, your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our
reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.
See the last page of this user’s guide for a complete list of Plustek offices
worldwide.
Thank you for choosing us as your scanner supplier. We hope you will continue to
turn to us for additional quality products as your computing needs and interests grow.
How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and
operate your scanner. This guide assumes the user is familiar with Microsoft Windows
2000, XP or Vista. If this is not the case, we suggest you learn more about Microsoft
Windows by referring to your Microsoft Windows manual before using your scanner.
The Introduction section of this manual describes the box contents and minimum
computer requirements to use this scanner. Before you start installing your scanner,
check the box contents to make sure all parts are included. If any items are damaged
or missing, please contact the vendor where you purchased your scanner or our
customer service directly.
Chapter I describes how to install scanner’s software and connect the scanner to
your computer. Note: The scanner connects to your computer through the Universal
Serial Bus (USB). If your computer does not support USB technology, you will need to
purchase a USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer, or buy and
install USB connectors if your motherboard has USB capabilities. This guide assumes
that your computer is USB-ready and has a free USB port.
Chapter II describes how to use, maintain and clean your scanner.
Appendix A contains the Specifications of the scanner you purchased.
Appendix B contains our limited warranty agreement and FCC statement
concerning the product.
Conventions of This Guide
[XXX] — Represents commands or contents on your computer screen
Italic — First use of an important term in a chapter.
Bold — Represents buttons on your scanner OR important notes.
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A Note about Icons
This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special
attention.
Warning
Warning: A procedure that must be followed carefully to
prevent injury, or accidents.
Attention
Attention: Instructions that are important to remember and
may prevent mistakes.
Information
Information: Optional tips for your reference.
Safety Precautions
Before using this device, please read the following important information to
eliminate or reduce any possibility of causing damage and personal injury.
1. Moisture condensation may occur inside this device and cause malfunction at
these conditions:
• when this device is moved directly from a cold to a warm location;
• after a cold room is heated;
• when this device is placed in a damp room.
To avoid the moisture condensation, you are recommended to follow the procedure:
i. Seal this device in a plastic bag for it to adapt to room conditions.
ii. Wait for 1-2 hours before removing this device from the bag.
2. Do use the power adapter and USB cable provided with the scanner. Use of other
power adapter and cables may lead to malfunction.
3. Keep the space around the AC adapter clear in case you need to quickly unplug
the AC adapter during emergencies.
4. Damaged wire could cause fire or electrical shock. Keep the power cord straight
and without being twisted, bended, or scraped.
5. Unplug this device if you don’t need to use for a certain period of time, such as,
during night or long weekend, to avoid any risks of causing fire.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical shock
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and opening your scanner will void your warranty.
7. Be sure not to bump or knock the scanner glass as it is fragile and could break.
Minimum System Requirements
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z PC with Intel Pentium® II 233 MHz processor or compatible
z 128MB RAM
z Available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
z CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive
z 800 MB Free Hard Disk Space
z Video card that supports 16-bit color or greater
z Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional, XP or Vista
Information
Systems with Pentium III 500 MHz or higher processor (or its
compatible), 256 MB RAM, available USB 2.0 port and 800MB free
hard disk space are recommended for optimal performance.
Box Contents
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1. Scanner
2. USB cable
3. Power Adapter
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Higher requirements might be needed when scanning or editing a large quantity of image data.
The system requirements here are only a guideline, as in general the better the computer
(motherboard, processor, hard disk, RAM, video graphic card), the better the results.
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Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future.
The product packaging can be recycled.
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4. Quick Guide
5. Set up/Application CD-ROM
6. Image Enhancement Backing (Packed under the document cover with Reflective
Document Mat)
7. Reflective Document Mat
The Scanner’s Features
1. USB Port: It connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included
USB cable.
2. Power Receptor: It connects the scanner to a standard AC power outlet by the
included power adapter.
3. Power Switch: Use this to turn the scanner ON or OFF.
4. Scanner Lock: It holds your scanner head in place during transportation.
5. Function Switch buttons & LEDs: Corresponding to the Book or Paper button you
press, the LED indicates the current function.
6. Book function buttons: When you press Book function button, the triangle LED
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below is illuminated and the buttons on the scanner panel perform functions (Book
Pilot, Preview, Color Scan, Grayscale Scan and Text Scan) on this side.
7. Paper function buttons: When you press Paper function button, the triangle LED
below is illuminated and then buttons on the scanner panel perform functions
(Custom, E-mail, Copy, OCR and Scan) on this side.
8. Power LED: It indicates the scanner status.
9. Reflective Document Mat
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: Use this two-sided mat (black and white) as the
background color of the to-be-scanned image.
10. Image Enhancement Backing
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: Use this backing when you have “see through”
problem.
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Please refer to the FAQ document in the Setup/Application CD-ROM for further information.
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Please refer to the FAQ document in the Setup/Application CD-ROM for further information.
To prevent the lost of Image Enhancement Backing, make sure to place it to the underside of
the scanner document cover after use.
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Chapter I. Installing the Scanner
Before installing your scanner, please verify that you have all of the proper
components. A list of the package contents is provided in the Box Contents section of
this guide.
Software Installation Requirements
Your scanner comes with the image-editing software (Presto! ImageFolio), OCR
software (FineReader), document management software (Presto! PageManager), the
scanner’s driver and the Action Express software. All of these software applications
use approximately 800 megabytes of hard disk space after they are installed into your
computer.
The USB scanner can only operate under the Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional, XP or Vista operating system.
Attention
• Please do not use multiple USB scanners in Windows XP
simultaneously! For more information, please refer to the
following URL...
http://www.microsoft.com
Hardware Requirements
This scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus (USB),
which supports hot Plug and Play. To determine whether your computer is USBcapable, you must check the rear of your PC to locate a USB jack that looks the same
as the one pictured below. Note that on some computers, the USB port at the rear of
the computer may be occupied and additional ports may be found on the monitor or
keyboard. If you are having trouble in locating the USB port on your computer, please
refer to the hardware manual that came with your computer.
Upon examination, you should find one or two rectangular USB ports, which
usually appear as shown below.
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USB Connector(s)
If you don’t find such USB ports on your computer, then you need to purchase a
certified USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer.
Installing and Setting up the Scanner
Please follow the step-by-step procedures described below to install the Plustek
scanner.
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Before you connect your scanner with the computer, ensure to unlock your
scanner first.
1. Slide the locking switch on the scanner’s underside backwards and hold it
unreleased.
2. Press down the locking bolt.
3. Move the locking switch forward to snap into the top notch on the locking bolt.
When the locking bolt is pressed, it automatically unlocks the scanning head; when
not pressed, it automatically locks up the scanning head again.
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1. Plug the power adapter into the scanner’s power receptor.
2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a standard AC power outlet.
3. Plug the square end of the included USB cable to the USB port at the rear of the
scanner.
4. Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable to an available USB port on the back of
your computer.
5. If you plan to connect your scanner to a USB hub
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, make sure that the hub is
connected to the USB port in your computer. Next, connect the scanner to the
USB hub.
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1. Switch the scanner power on.
2. If the USB components on your computer are functioning correctly, they will
automatically detect the scanner causing the Add New Hardware Wizard or
Found New Hardware Wizard to be launched.
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The USB hub is not included with the scanner.
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