USB Flatbed Color Scanner
Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
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Contents
Features .................................................................................................................................. 3
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................................... 4
FCC Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................... 4
System Requirements ....................................................................................................... 5
Monitor Requirements ....................................................................................................... 5
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................... 6
Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 8
Locking/Unlocking the Scanner ......................................................................................... 8
Connecting AC Power to the Scanner .............................................................................. 8
Installing the Scanner’s Software/Hardware ..................................................................... 8
Verifying Successful Connection ....................................................................................... 9
Default Button Settings ........................................... ..... ...... ..... ...... .................................. .... 10
Operation .............................................................................................................................. 11
Getting Help .................................................................................................................... 11
Using the Scanner’s Buttons ........................................................................................... 11
Using the Scanner Icon ................................................................................................... 11
Using the Supplied PaperPort Software .......................................................................... 12
Using the Twain Button ................................................................................................... 13
Configuring the Scanner ..................................................................................................... 15
Changing a Scanner Button's Settings ........................................................................... 15
Adjusting Scan and Page Settings .................................................................................. 15
Pre-Defining Scan Settings ............................................................................................. 17
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast .................................................................................. 18
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 19
Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 20
Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 21
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Contents
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Features
Your RadioShack USB Flatbed Color
Scanner is designed for notebook or
desktop PCs that have a universal serial
bus (USB) port. You can us e the scanner to quickly scan information, su ch as
documents and photogra phs, in colo r or
grayscale. Then you can use the software supplied with your scanner to convert the scanned images to electronic
files.
Your scanner’s features include:
USB Operation
— lets you easily con-
nect and begin using the scanner.
600
1200 DPI (Dots per Inch) Reso-
××××
lution
— provides high-resolution scan-
ning.
36-Bit Color Scanning
— your scanne r
scans over 68 billion colors.
On-Screen Control
— you can control
the scanner directly from your computer’s screen using the supplied software.
On-Scanner Controls
— lets you also
use the scanner’s buttons to control it,
so you can use the sc anner even if it is
located away from your computer.
Wide Scanning Area
— lets you scan
most documents.
Fast Scanning
— scans and outputs
images in seconds.
WARNING:
shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.
CAUTION:
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
!
The graphical symbols with supplemental markings are located on the bottom of the scanner.
To reduce the risk of fire or
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
This symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that might
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do
not open the product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accompanying this product.
!
Supplied PaperPort
Software
— lets
you quickly link images you scan with
more than 150 application s you use everyday.
Features
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
FCC DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
This equipment compli es with the limits
for a Class B digit al device as spec ified
in Part 15 of
FCC Rules
. These limits
provide reasonable protection against
radio and TV interference in a residential
area. However, your equipment might
cause TV or radio interference even
when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or
more of the following corrective measures:
• reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna
• increase the distance between the
equipment and the radio or TV
• use outlets on different el ec tr ical ci r cuits for the equipment and the
radio or TV
Consult your local RadioShack store if
the problem still exists.
This device compli es with Par t 15 of the
FCC Rules
. Operation is su bject to the
following two conditions : (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any inter ference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Product: USB Flatbed Color
Model: FU62ED
Responsible Party: RadioShack
Phone: 817-415-3200
Scanner
100 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, TX 76102
You must use shielde d interface cables
with this equipment.
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Features
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
•IBM
• CD-ROM drive
• VGA or SVGA monitor
• 16MB or more of available internal
• 35MB of free hard disk space
PC or compatible with one
available USB port
memory (RAM)
• Microsoft Windows
Important:
with Windows 95. You mu st have Windows 98 installed on your computer to
use the scanner.
Your scanner will not work
98
MONITOR
REQUIREMENTS
To use the scanner with your computer’s
monitor, set the monitor to High Color
(16-bit) or True Color (24- or 32-bit).
Then set your monito r’s resolution to at
least 800 × 600 DPI.
To set your monitor's co lors and resolu tion, open the Windows
double-click
Display
Control Panel
, then click
Settings
,
.
Features
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read Instructions — All the safety
and operating instructions should be
read before the scanner is operated.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety
and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on
the scanner and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions — All operating
and use instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture — Th e scanner
should not be used near water (for
example near a bathtub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool,
and so on).
6. Carts and Stands — The scanner
should be used only with a cart or
stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer.
9. Power Sources — The scanner
should be connected to a power
source only of th e type descr ibed in
the operating instructions or as
marked on the scanner.
10. Power Cord Protection — Power
supply cords should be routed so
that they are not li kely to be wal ked
on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where the cords exit from the scanner.
11. Cleaning — The scanner should be
cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer. Do not use chemical cleaners.
12. Non-Use Periods — The power cord
of the scanner should be un plugge d
from the outlet when the scanner is
not being used for a long period of
time.
7. Ventilation — The scanner should
be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its
proper functioning. For example, the
scanner should not be situated o n a
bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface
that may obstruct the ventilation.
8. Heat — The scanner sh oul d be s ituated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat re gisters, stoves,
or other scanners (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Important Safety Instructions
13. Object and Liquid Entry — Care
should be taken so that objects do
not fall, and liquids are not spilled,
on the scanner.
14. Damage Requiring Service — The
scanner should be s ervi ced by qua lified service personnel when:
A. The power cord or the plug has
been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has
been spilled into the scanner; or
C. The scanner has been exposed
to rain; or
D. The scanner does no t appear to
operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
E. The scanner ha s been dropped,
or the enclosure has been damaged.
15. Servicing — The user should not
attempt to service the scanner
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Important Safety Instructions
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Preparation
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
THE SCANNER
Your scanner h as a locking mechanism
to protect it during shipment or while you
move it.
Before you use the scanner, slide
UNLOCK
toward
ner’s mechanism when you move or
ship it, slide
LOCK
on the bottom of the scanner
UNLOCK
.
. To protect the scan-
LOCK/UNLOCK
LOCK/
toward
CONNECTING AC POWER
TO THE SCANNER
The scanner uses the supplied 12V,
1250-mA AC adapter for power.
Cautions:
You must use a Class 2
power source that su pplies
!
12V DC and delivers at
least 1250 mA. Its center tip must be
set to positive and its plug must fit
the scanner's
plied adapter meets the se sp eci fi ca tions. Using an adapter that does
not meet these speci fications could
damage the scanner or the adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to
the scanner before you c onnec t it to
AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from A C power before you disconnect it from the
scanner.
DC 12V
jack. The sup-
Plug the AC adapter’s barrel plug into
DC 12V
the
ner, then plug the other end of the AC
adapter into a standard AC outlet. The
indicator on the front of the scanner
lights, indicating that the scanner is
turned on.
Note:
scanner's glass auto mati c ally re mai ns li t
so you do not have to warm up the scanner each time you want to scan. To conserve electricity and prolong the
scanner's life, the lamp automatically
turns off after a while.
jack on the back of the scan-
The scanning lamp under the
INSTALLING THE
SCANNER’S SOFTWARE/
HARDWARE
To use your n ew scanner, you m ust install the supplied P aperPo rt software o n
your computer then connect the scanner
to the computer.
The PaperPort software in cludes installation files and a User's Guide. This
guide provides more detailed information about the Pape rPort softwar e's features. You can re ad the guide while th e
CD is running, or print a copy directly
from your hard drive to your printer. To
read the guide, click
PaperPort
then
You do not need to turn off the computer
before connecting or disc onnecting y our
scanner.
.
Start, Programs
,
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Preparation
Follow these steps to install the PaperPort software on your computer.
1. Start Windows 98 and quit al l applications.
2. Insert the PaperPort software CD
into your CD-ROM drive. The CD
starts automatically.
Note:
If the PaperPort CD does not
start automatically, make sure the
CD-ROM's door is complete ly shut.
If the CD still does not start, the auto
run option on your computer might
be turned off. If this happens, click
My Computer
the available drives on your computer. Then double-click the icon for
your CD-ROM drive and doubleclick
setup.exe
3. Follow the instructions that appear.
When you are prompted to do so,
plug one end of t he supplied cable
into your computer’s USB port.
Notes:
. The window shows
. The CD starts.
5. After you finish installing the software, restart your computer.
Note:
Once the sca nner is wo rking, you
can install the oth er application s provided with the CD.
VERIFYING SUCCESSFUL
CONNECTION
After you successfully install the
scanner, the scanner icon appears at the bott om right c orner
of the Windows taskbar. Th e indicator on top of the scanner turns green
when the scanner and computer communicate.
If the scanner icon ap pears with
an X through it instead, the
scanner is not properly conn ected. See “Troubleshooting” on
Page 19 for more information.
Follow these steps to confirm if the
scanner has be en s uccess fully c onnec ted.
• The supplied cable fits only one
way. If it does not insert easily, do
not force it.
• Refer to your computer ’s owner’s
manual for the location of the
USB port.
• Some new computers also have a
keyboard with a built-i n USB port.
You ca n plug the sca nner’s cable
into the keyboard instead of the
computer.
4. Plug the other end of the supplied
cable into the USB port on the back
of the scanner.
Preparation
1. Right-click the scanner icon on the
Windows taskbar. The shortcut
menu appears.
2. Click
3. Click
About
. A dialog box appears,
confirming your scanner’s settings.
OK
to close the dialog box.
Your scanner is ready to scan.
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Default Button Settings
You can configure the scanner’ s buttons to perform d ifferent functions. See “Cha nging a Scanner Button's Settings” on Page 15). The default settings are:
Button Destination Scan Setting Resolution (DPI)
STOP/
CANCEL
CUSTOM
FAX
COPY/
PRINT
SCAN
Note:
If a button is not pr e-configured (for example, i f your co mputer does n ot have
fax software installed so
Cancels the scan in progress. None None
Converts scanned text to word
processing text in Windows
Notepad.
Displays the scanned object in
fax application s of t ware i nstalled
on your computer.
Prints the scanned object on
printer or copier.
Displays the scanned object in a
PaperPort window.
FAX
cannot be pre-con figured), a di alog box appe ars to re-
None None
Black and white Your fax machine’s
default resolution.
Black and white Your printer’s or
copier’s default resolution.
1
/
2
× 11 inch
8
color photo
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mind you to configure that button manually.
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Default Button Settings
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Operation
You can operate th e scanner using the
buttons on the front of the scanner, from
your computer scr een, or usi ng the sup plied PaperPort program.
GETTING HELP
The supplied softwar e includes help information which desc ribes each feature
of the software and answers questions
about how to configure the buttons for
the best scanning result.
To view help, click
Scanner Utility Preferences
or on the other dialog bo xes you use to
select options for the buttons.
Help
on the
dialog box
USB
USING THE SCANNER’S
BUTTONS
To scan a document
using the buttons on
the front of the scanner, open the scanner's top cover and
place the document
facedown on the
glass. Then close
the cover and press
SCAN
.
The scanner starts scanning the docu-
Scan: PaperPort Desktop
ment,
appears, and a window displays the
scanning progress.
Note:
If you are using the scanner for
the first time or if it has not warmed up
yet, the scanner aut omatically warms it self up for about 45 seconds before
scanning. A confirmation message appears while the scanner is warming up.
When the scan is complete, the scanned
image is transmitte d to the preset destination or a destination you select (see
“Default Button Settings” on Page 10).
USING THE SCANNER
ICON
Operating the scanner from the screen
is just like pressing a scanner button,
except you click the button on the
screen. This scann ing method is especially helpful if the scanner is not located
close to your computer.
Follow these steps to scan using the
scanner icon on the screen.
1. Open the document cover and place
the object to scan fa cedown on the
glass. Then close the cover.
2. Click the scanner icon on the Windows taskbar. The
dialog box appears.
Utility
Scan
3. Click
ning the object, a message appears
just above the Windows taskbar,
and a window shows the scanning
progress.
4. When the scanner has finished
scanning, it se nds the image either
to the printer to print, or to another
program you have loaded on your
computer, depending on the cu rrent
software settings.
. The scanner starts scan-
USB Scanner
Operation
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USING THE SUPPLIED PAPERPORT SOFTWARE
Instead of using the scanne r's buttons , you can us e the suppl ied Pap erPort softw are
to control your s canner. This is useful when yo u are using PaperPort to file and s av e
your scanned objects.
Note:
You can also install and use other scanning software, including many graphics
and imaging appl ications, with your scanner. T he software must meet Twain standards.
Follow these steps to scan using the supplied PaperPort software.
1. If the PaperPort software is not currently running, double-click the PaperPort icon
on the Windows desktop to start it. The PaperPort desktop appears. You can use
this window to select and wor k with scanned images. The links at the bottom of
the desktop let you link images you scan to other software installed on your computer.
Note:
If you need more information about the PaperPort desktop, click
2. From the File menu, click on
Select Source
. The
Select Source
Help
.
dialog box
appears.
3. If necessary, click on
Note:
You only need to foll ow Steps 1–3 once unless yo u change the source to
USB Scanner
. Then click
Select
.
another Twain device such as a digital camera.
4. Click the
Twain
icon on the PaperP ort command bar. A window appears, letting
you preview the scanned image. Make any adjustments, then scan the final
image.
5. Open the docum ent cover and pl ace the object to sc an facedown on the g lass.
Then close the cover.
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Operation
6. Click
Preview
. The scanner scans
the object and displays a preview
using the options you selected.
7. Review the imag e to make sure it i s
what you want. Readjust the settings if necessary.
8. To see a preview again before scanning the final image, click
Preview
.
9. When you are satisfied with the
Scan
image settings, click
.
The scanner starts scanning the
object, and a progress bar appears
showing the percentage completed.
When the scan is complete, the scanned
image appears in the destination software.
USING THE TWAIN
BUTTON
Follow these steps to scan using the
Twain button.
1. Open the document cover and place
the object to scan fa cedown on the
glass. Then close the cover.
2. If the PaperPort softwa re is not c urrently running, double-click the
PaperPort icon on the Windows
desktop to start it. The
Desktop
3. Click the
appears.
Twain
icon on the com-
mand bar or click
File
menu. The
USB Scanner
PaperPort
Acquire
on the
dialog
box appears.
Note:
When scanning from other
Twain software, choose
Scan
from the
File
Acquire
or
menu. Other
Twain software will usually not have
Twain
a
button.
4. Adjust the desired Twain options.
Instead of using the scanner's buttons or
PaperPort software, you can use the
supplied Twain soft ware to control your
scanner. This lets yo u scan many types
of objects, from sm all business car ds to
A4-sized pages.
Note:
Your scanner is initially set to
scan from the PaperPort software with
the setting
Color Document—Faster
. To
scan a black-and-white image, select
one of the other set tings. To scan at a
higher resolution f or a color image, se-
Color Document—Better Quality
lect
However, scanning at a higher resolution creates a larger file size and ta kes
longer to scan. To minimize the file size
and the time required to get a better
quality scan, se lect just the area of the
object that you want to scan.
Operation
Scan Page For
— Select one of
these preset options if you want to
use it for scanning. These options
are optimi ze d fo r th e various uses of
scanned images, s uch as scanning
for editing text or scanning in co lor.
For more information about these
settings, see “Pre-Defining Scan
Settings” on Page 17. If you d o not
want to use one of these preset
options, you can manually select the
scan configuration options. Note
that when you select a preset
.
option, scan configuration settings
are for that preset option. You can
also create your own custom configurations. See the Help information
for details.
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Scan Configuration
— Use this section of the dialog box to manually
select scan options for the image.
— From left to right, the t hree
Mode
modes are color, grayscale, and
black and white . The sa me sym bols
next to the preset options indicate
their mode setting. Cl ick a mode to
select it for the scan.
— This is the resolution setting
Res
for the scan in dots-per-inch (DPI).
The higher the DPI, the sharper the
image. But higher DP I settings also
produce larger files sizes. Usually
the higher resolution settings are
used for precision work, such as
photographs or fine artwork. Click
the drop-down arrow and choose
one of the resolution settings from
the list.
— The page size for the image.
Size
If you want to use one of thos e preset sizes, click the drop -down arrow
and choose the size from the list. If
you want to create a custom size,
click on the picture window and drag
the mouse. A dotted box on the window indicates the page size, and the
two number boxes (with the vertic al
and horizontal symbols next to
them) show the act ual page size in
inches. You can also enter the vertical and horizontal sizes in those two
number boxes.
AutoCrop
— Select this op tion to let
the scanner automatically determine
the size of the object being
scanned. For example, if you put a
photo in the middle of the gl ass, the
scanner will automatically determine
the size of the photo. When
AutoCrop is selected, the scanner
makes two passes. The first pass
senses the object's size and the
second pass scans the image.
Note:
This option overrides any
selections you make using
Adv. Setting
— Click this button to
Size
.
see advanced setti ngs fo r scann ing.
See the Help informati on for details
about the advanced settings.
Note:
For more details about the
Scan Manager's features, choose
PaperPort Help Topics
from the
Help
menu.
5. Click
Preview
. The scanner scans
the object and displays a preview
using the options you selected.
6. Review the im age to make sure it is
what you want. Then select the portion of the image you want to scan
or adjust the settings if necessary.
7. To see a preview again before scanning the final image, click
Preview
.
8. When you are satisfied with the
image settings, click
Scan
.
The scanner now re-scans the object
and displays the final image as a thumbnail on the PaperPort Desktop.
See the
PaperPort User's Guide
Working with PaperPort
for more infor-
and
mation about using the PaperPort software.
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Operation
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Configuring the Scanner
CHANGING A SCANNER
BUTTON'S SETTINGS
You can change the setting of any of the
scanner’s buttons using the
ner Utility Preferences
dialog box displ ays a list of option s and
settings for customizing the scanner.
USB Scan-
dialog box. This
Note:
You can adjust only the settings
for the configurations that you define
yourself. You cannot change the scan
settings or page settings for any of the
pre-defined scanning configurations.
Follow these steps to adjust scan and
page settings.
Follow these steps to change a scanne r
button’s settings.
1. Click the scanner icon on the Windows taskbar. The
Utility Preferences
appears.
2. Right-click o n t he name of the scanner button (except
you want to view the properties for.
A dialog box sho wing
tings for
appear.
3. Click
tings.
Note:
about each button’s settings, click
and the name of the button
Edit
to change the button’s set-
If you need more information
USB Scanner
dialog box
STOP/CANCEL
Scanner Set-
Help
ADJUSTING SCAN AND
PAGE SETTINGS
If you use a scan configuration that you
define yourself, you can adjust that configuration's scan settings and page settings. For example, if the scanned image
is too dark, you can adjust the brightness of the scan setting.
1. Hold do wn any button on the scanner. The
ences
selected tab on the dialog box corresponds to the button you pressed.
You ca n click the other tabs for the
other buttons.
2. In the
)
.
the configuration you want to adjust.
Note:
pre-defined configurations. To make
a change, you must create a new
configuration or copy an existing
one and give it a new name.
3. If you have not defined a configuration yet, click
one. You can also select one of the
pre-defined configur at ion s then click
Copy
4. Click
5. Enter a nam e for the new configuration.
6. Adjust the desired scanning options.
Mode
in black and white. For ex amp le, l etters and memos are usually
USB Scanner Utility Prefer-
dialog box appears. The
Configuration to Use
You cannot edit or change
New
to create a new
to copy it.
Edit
. A dialog box appears.
— Select
Black/White
list, click
to scan
Configuring the Scanner
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scanned in black and white. Select
Grayscale
to scan objects containing
drawings or black-and-white photographs. The scanning produces an
image in varying shades of gray.
Select
Color
to scan color photo-
graphs and other color objects .
Resolution
— Drag the slider to the
right or left to adjust the dots per
inch (DPI) of the resolution. The
maximum resolution is 600 DPI, the
minimum is 50 DPI. T he higher the
DPI setting, the sha rper and cl earer
the scanned image. However,
higher DPI settings take longer to
scan and produce larger files for the
scanned images.
Brightness and Contrast
— Drag the
sliders to the right or left to adjust
the brightness and contrast of the
scanned image.
7. Click the
Page Settings
tab to adjust
the scanning page settings.
8. Adjust the desired page settings.
Page Size
— Choose one of the
page sizes from the drop- down list.
The outlines on the picture represent the various page sizes. Clicking
on one of those outlines also selects
it as the page size for the scan. If
you select the
Custom
option from
the drop-down list, box es appear in
place of the picture. Enter the horizontal and vertical page dime nsions
for your scan in those boxes.
AutoCrop
— Select this op tion to let
the scanner automatically determine
the size of the object being
scanned. For example, if you put a
photo in the midd le of the g lass, the
scanner will automatically determine
the size of the photo. When
AutoCrop is selected, the scanner
makes two passes — the first pass
senses the object's size, and the
second pass sc ans the image. This
option overrides the
Page Size
selection.
DeScreen
— Select this option
when scanning a picture from a
newspaper or magazine article, or
another object that contains images
with patterns or dots. Scans of patterns or dots some times have a distorted or wavy appearance. The
scanner scans the object to compensate for the patterns and dots,
and produces a cl earer image. The
scanning may s low do wn a b it whe n
this option is s elec ted . Do no t s el ec t
this option when scanning photographs.
Gamma
— Drag the slider to
improve how the colors in a
scanned image look on your monitor. Gamma correction allows you to
achieve precise color matching.
Because the computer cannot
always transmit the exact color
information to the hardware, you
may have to make some color
adjustments us ing the Gamma feature.
The default Gamma setting works
fine in most cases and normally
does not need to be adjusted.
9. Click
Close
. The
USB Scanner
log box reappear s. The new configuration and its adjusted settings now
apply to the button.
menu
dia-
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Configuring the Scanner
Note:
If you click
COPY/PRINT
or
FAX
, the dialog box for editing and adjusting the settings will have a Device ta b for selecting options for a printer or copier. See the Help
menu for more information.
PRE-DEFINING SCAN SETTINGS
Selecting the proper scan setting before final scanning provides the best results. The
scan setting determines the sharpness of the object and the number of possible
shades of gray or co lor. Scan settings also affect the spee d of the scan and the f ile
size.
The following table shows the pre-defined scan settings you can use.
Scan Setting Default Setting To Scan Description
Faxing, Filing,
or Copying
Editing Text
(OCR)
Black-andWhite Phot o
Color
—
—
Photo
Faster
Color
Photo
Better Quality
Black and white,
200 DPI
Black and white,
300 DPI
Grayscale, 100
DPI
Color, 100 DPI
Color, 200 DPI Photos and color objects
Newspaper and magazine articles, receipts,
forms, and other text
objects
Business letters, contracts, me mo s, and other
documents you want to
edit
Black-and-white photos Provides the best set-
Color pages with many
graphics, or mixed graphics and text, line art, or
photos that require a
quick scan
Provides the fastest
scan time and smallest
file size.
Enhances the use of
OCR software for converting object text to
editable text. Provides
higher quality and larger
file size than the
Filing, or Copying
setting.
ting for black-and-white
photos
Creates a quality
scanned color object in
a file that is not too
large. PaperPort’ s
default setting.
Provides the ideal setting for color objects,
object editing, desktop
publishing, and highquality output. Results
in a color scan with
slower scan time and
larger file size.
Faxing,
scan
Configuring the Scanner
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ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS
AND CONTRAST
The scanner's
Advanced Settings
you adjust a scanned object's brightness
and/or contrast as desired. For example,
you can improve legibility of a blackand-white document w ritten with a light
pencil by adjusting brightness to be
darker. You can adjust the brightness
and contrast while scanning the obj ect's
grayscale and/or color. If an object is
currently displayed in the preview area,
the changes you mak e using the Bright ness and Contrast control bars are reflected in the previewed object.
Follow these steps to adjust brightness
and contrast.
1. Start the PaperPort software.
let
Note:
See the
details about the
dialog box.
Help
menu for more
Advanced Settings
2. Click the
mand bar or cl ick
menu. The
Twa in
icon on the com-
Acquire
USB Scanner
on the File
dialog box
appears.
3. Click
4. Click
Adv. Setting
dialog box. The
ner
dialog box appears.
tings
User defined
on the
USB Scan-
Advanced Set-
to change the set-
tings.
5. Drag the
Brightness
slider to the left
to make the scanned o bject darker,
or to the right to make t he scanned
object lighter. When you release the
mouse button, the change is
reflecte d in the preview object.
6. Drag the
Contrast
slider to the left to
decrease the contrast or to the right
to increase the contrast for the
scanned object.
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Configuring the Scanner
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Troubleshooting
If your scanner is not working as it should, these suggestions mi ght help you eliminate the problem. If the scanner still does not operate pr operly, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
appears in
the Windows taskbar.
Scanned images
you work with
using some of the
PaperPort desktop’s links look
grainy or too light.
Power indicator
does not light.
The scanner’s cable is
not securely connected
or was disconnected
then reconnected.
The AC adapter is not
connected or is connected incorrectly.
The comput er was not
restarted after installing
the PaperPort software.
The scanner might be
locked.
Some of the links default
to 96 DPI, which might
be too grainy or light for
some linked app lic ati ons .
The AC adapter is not
connected or is connected incorrectly.
Make sure the scanner’s cable is securely
connected. Then right-click the scanner
icon on the Windows taskbar and select
Connect
Make sure the AC adapter is securely
connected.
Restart your computer.
Note:
rectory included with the supplied software provides additional information that
might help you diagnose problems connecting the scanner.
Unlock the scanner (see “Locking/Unlocking the Scanner” on Page8).
Select the
the
then unche c k
Resolution (96 DPI)
Make sure the AC adapter is securely
connected.
.
The readme file in the PaperP ort di-
Link Preferences
Edit
menu in the
Convert Images to Screen
window from
PaperPort Desktop
to disable it.
,
Troubleshooting
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ˆ
Care and Maintenance
Your RadioShack USB Flatbed Color Scanner is an example of superior design
and craftsmanship. The fol lowing suggestions will help you ca re for your scanner
so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the s canner only in normal temperat ure environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and
distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the scanner a w ay fr om du st and di r t, wh ic h ca n c au se pr em atur e
wear of parts.
Handle the scanner gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and can cause the scanner to work improperly.
Wipe the scanner with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Do not use harsh c hemical s, c leani ng so lvents, or s trong detergen ts to
clean the scanner.
Modifying or tamper ing with the scanner’s internal com ponents can cause a malfunction and mig ht invalidate its warranty. If your s canner is not performing as it
should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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Care and Maintenance
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Specifications
Bit Depth .......................................................................................... 36-Bit Color (24-bit output)
12-Bit Grayscale .................................................................................................... 1-Bit Line Art
Scanning Resolution .......................................................... Optical Resolution: 600 × 1200 DPI
Maximum Resolution (interpolated) ................................................................ 2400
×
Maximum Scanning Size .................................. 8.5
Operating Systems ................................................................................................. Windows 98
Operating Temperature (without condensation) ................................. 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)
Relative Humidity ......................................... 20% to 80% at 95°F (35°C) without condensation
Input Voltage ..................................................................................................... 120V AC, 60 Hz
Output Voltage ........................................................................................ 12V DC, 15 Watt Max.
Safety and Agency Certifications .............................. UL, GS, FCC Class B, VCCI Class 2, CE
Dimensions (HWD) .................................... 3
Weight .................................................................................................................. 6.4 lb (2.9 kg)
Accessories ................................................................... USB Cable, AC Adapter, Software CD
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and
improvement without notice.
3
11.60 Inches (21.6 × 29.7 cm) (A4 letter)
/
8
× 11
7
/
16
× 17
5
/
16
Inches (8.5 × 29.0 × 44.0 cm)
×
2400 DPI
Specifications
21
ˆ
Notes
22
Notes
Notes
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warrante d by RadioSha ck against manufac turing defect s in material and wor kmanship under normal u se for ninety ( 90) days fro m the date o f purchase fro m RadioShac k companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCON VENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL , OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioSh ack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you.
In the event of a pr oduct defect durin g the warranty pe riod, take the pro duct and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provid ed by la w : ( a) correct the defect by product r epa ir w it hou t ch arg e f or parts and
labor; (b) replace the product wi th one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purch ase
price. All replace d parts a nd prod ucts, and p roducts o n which a refund is made, become th e property of RadioShack. New or recond itioned parts a nd products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Re paired or replace d parts and pro ducts are warran ted for the rem ainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, i mproper or abnormal usag e, fa ilure to follow instructions, improp er ins tal lat i on or
maintenance, altera tion, lightning or othe r incidence of excess voltage or current; (b ) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; ( c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic dam age; (e) tra nsportation , shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty give s you specific l egal rights, an d you may al so have other r ights which var y from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service Wh at We Sell
12/99
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
25-3050
02A00
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