Trust 240H EASY WEBSCAN GOLD User Manual
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Instructions when using for the first time Chapter
1. Uninstalling old drivers and devices (3.1)
2. Unlocking the transport lock (3.2)
3. Installing the TW AIN driver in Windows (3.3)
4. Installing TextBridge in W indows (3.4)
5. Installing Photo Express in Windows (3.5)
6. Connecting the scanner to the USB port (3.6)
7. Testing (4)
1 Introduction
This instruction manual is for users of the TRUST 240H EASY WEBSCAN GOLD.
The TRUST 240H EASY WEBSCAN GOLD is a 1200x2400 dpi, high resolution,
USB scanner with a slim-line design. You can use it to produce optimal results with
48-bit colour scanning.
The Direct Scan buttons on the scanner allow you to easily scan, copy, recognize
text and e-mail at the touch of a button.
2 Safety
Carefully read the following instructions before use.
- The TRUST 240H EASY WEBSCAN GOLD does not require any special
maintenance. Use a slightly damp, soft cloth to clean the scanner.
- Do not use aggressive substances, such as white spirit, to clean the device.
These may harm the material.
- Do not submerge the device in liquid. This may be dangerous and will damage
the device. Do not use this device near water.
- Make sure nothing is placed on the cable. Do not use this device in an area
where the cable can become worn or damaged as a result of people walking over
it.
- Do not repair this device yourself. If you open this device, you may touch live
components. This device must only be repaired by qualified personnel.
- Under the following circumstances, have the device repaired by qualified
personnel:
- The cable or plug is damaged or worn.
- The device has come into contact with rain, water or another liquid.
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3 Installation
3.1 Uninstalling old drivers and devices
The most common cause of faults during installation is the presence of a driver for a
similar, old device. The best solution is to first remove all drivers related to old
devices before installing the new driver. Make sure you only delete programs for old,
unused (similar) devices.
1. Enter the Windows ‘Safe Mode’. (Press F8 when starting Windows before the
Windows start screen is displayed and select ‘Safe Mode’.)
2. Click on ‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’ and double-click on the
‘Add/Remove Programs’ icon.
3. Find all the programs for similar, old devices and remove these by clicking on
the ‘Add/Remove’ button. When in the ‘Safe Mode’, it is possible for some
programs to appear twice. In that case, remove all the programs which
appear twice.
4. Restart the computer.
3.2 Unlocking the transport lock
Note: The transport safety lock must first be unlocked before you can
use the scanner.
Carry out the following to unlock the scanner.
1. Remove the scanner from the packaging and turn the scanner upside down.
2. Use a small coin (for example, a five pence piece) to unlock the transport
lock by turning it anticlockwise a quarter of a revolution from ‘Lock’ to ‘Unlock’
(see figure 1).
The scanner is now unlocked. If you wish to transport your scanner at a later date,
you can relock the transport lock again by rotating it clockwise to the ‘Lock’ position.
3.3 Installing the TWAIN driver in Windows 98, Windows
ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Note: The latest driver can be downloaded from www.trust.com/12919.
Check whether a new driver is available and use this for the
installation.
Note: Make sure all other programs (except Windows) are closed
during the installation.
Note: When installing the Trust 240H Easy Webscan Gold, you must
first install the software before connecting the scanner to your
computer’s USB port.
1. Start Windows.
2. Insert the CD-ROM containing the drivers and the applications into your CDROM drive.
3. The Trust Software Installer will start aut omatically (see figure 2). If it does
not start automatically, select ‘Run’ from the Windows ‘Start’ menu. Type
[D:\SETUP.EXE] and click on ‘OK’.
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Note: In the example, ‘D’ is used to indicate the CD-ROM drive. Check
which letter is used to indicate your CD-ROM drive.
4. Click on ‘240H Easy Webscan Gold’ to start the installation of the TWAIN
driver.
5. Select the language you wish to use during the installation and click on ‘OK’.
6. Click on 'Next' to continue with the installation.
7. The TWAIN driver and USB driver for the scanner will now be installed . After
the installation, click on ‘Finish’ to complete the installation process.
8. Restart your computer.
You have now completed the installation of the driver. Continue to the next chapter
for instructions on how to install the software and connect the scanner.
3.4 Installing TextBridge Pro Millennium
TextBridge Pro Millennium should be installed to make full use of the scanner’s OCR
(Optical Character Recognition) function. TextBridge is a program which scans text
and converts it into a text document. This text can then be edited in a word
processing program.
Follow the instructions given below to install the program.
1. Follow points 1 to 3 in chapter 3.3 to start the Trust Software Installer.
2. Click on ‘TextBridge Pro Millennium’ to start the installation (see figure 2).
3. Select the language you wish to use during the installation.
4. Click on ‘Install TextBridge Pro Millennium’ to continue with the installation.
5. Click on 'Next’.
6. Select the option to accept the license agreement and click on ‘Next’.
7. Fill in your name and possible company name. Click on ‘Next’.
8. If desired, specify a different file location and click on ‘Next’.
9. Click on ‘Install’. The program will now be installed in the specified lo cation.
10. After the installation has been completed, a window will be displayed in wh ich
you can register the program. Click on ‘Remind me in 7 days’ to close the
registration window.
11. Click on 'OK'. You will then be reminded to register the program in 7 days
time.
12. Click on ‘Finish’ to comple te the installation.
You have now completed the installation of TextBridge Pro Millennium. Continue to
the next chapter.
3.5 Installing Ulead Photo Express 4.0 SE
Ulead Photo Express 4.0 SE is a drawing and editing program that offers a large
number of options. This program can be used to edit photographs.
Follow the instructions given below to install the program.
1. Insert the Ulead Photo Express 4.0 SE CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. This program’s installation window will appear automatically. If it does not
appear automatically, click on ‘Start – Run’, type [D:\SETUP.EXE] and click
on ‘OK’.
Note: In the example, ‘D’ is used to indicate the CD-ROM drive. Check
which letter is used to indicate your CD-ROM drive.
3. Select the language you wish to use during the installation and click on ‘OK’.
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4. Click on 'Next' to continue with the installation.
5. Click on 'Yes’ to accept the license agreement and continue with the
installation
6. During the installation, a window will be displayed in which you must fill in
some information, such as your name and your company name. Fill in this
information and click on ‘Next’ to continue with the installation.
Note: The installat ion will be stopped if you do not fill in a company
name. Always give a company name.
7. If desired, specify a location to install Photo Express in and click on ‘Next’.
8. If desired, specify another location for the program icons and click on 'Next'.
9. Click on 'Next' again. Photo Express will now be installed in the specifie d
location.
10. After the installation, click on ‘Finish’ to complete the installation process.
You have now completed the installation of Ulead Photo Express 4.0 SE. After the
installation, the Photo Express instruction manual can also be selected via the
Windows Start menu by clicking on ‘Start – Programs - Ulead Photo Express 4.0 SE
- Screenbook’.
Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed on your computer in
order to read the Photo Express instruction manual. This
program is included on the Ulead CD-ROM and the Trust CDROM. On the Trust CD-ROM, open the ‘Acrobat’ folder and
double-click on the ‘Setup.exe’ file.
Continue to the next chapter.
3.6 Connecting the 240H Easy Webscan Gold to your
computer
Note: A USB device is ‘hot-swappable’. This means that the device
can be connected and disconnected from your computer whilst
your computer is turned on.
Note: If you connect the scanner to a USB hub, then this hub must
have its own power supply. The USB outputs must also provided
a current of at least 500 mA.
Note: During installation in Windows 2000, you may receive a
message saying that the driver has not been signed. This does
not cause a problem for the functionality.
Connect the scanner after the software has been installed.
1. Start Windows.
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the scanner.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a free USB port on your
computer.
4. New hardware will be detected and the scanner will be aut omatically
installed.
Note: In Windows XP, select the option to manually search for the best
driver and specify the location as [D:\WinXP]. ‘D:\’ is used to
indicate your CD-ROM drive with the Trust CD-ROM containing
the drivers and applications.
Your scanner is now ready for use.
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4 Checking after the installation
After installing the device and the driver, the following are installed on your computer
and can be checked:
Taskbar
- ScanPanel icon in the right-hand corner of the Windows taskbar.
‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’. Double-click on the ‘System’ icon and select the
‘Device Manager’ tab.
- Imaging Devices – Trust 240H Easy Webscan Gold
‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’ and then double-click on the ‘Add/Remove
Programs’ icon.
- Trust 240H Easy Webscan Gold
Start - Programs - Trust - 240H Easy Webscan Gold
- ‘Easy Webscan’ icon: opens the main TWAIN window for a large number of
settings.
- ‘ScanPanel’ icon: starts the ScanPanel application for using the scanner buttons.
- ‘Uninstall 240H Easy Webscan’: removes the TWAIN driver and the applications.
Note: The information given above will vary when the installation has been
altered by the user (for example, not everything has been installed or
locations other than the default locations have been selected).
Note: Deviations may also occur as a result of using new drivers available on
the Internet.
Note: The location or name may vary in the ‘Control Panel’ for different
operating systems.
5 Using the scanner
Scans can be made in two different ways using the Trust 240H Easy Webscan Gold,
namely via the ScanPanel application (the easiest way) or via the TWAIN interface
window (more options). See the chapters below for instructions on how to use the
scanner.
5.1 ScanPanel application
The ScanPanel application is the easiest way to scan. With one touch of the buttons
on the scanner, you can scan a photograph or document and open it in a photo
editing program (Photo Express), open it in an OCR application (TextBridge), print it
or send it via e-mail. Follow the instructions given below.
1. After the software has been installed, a ScanPanel icon will be included in
the Windows taskbar. If this icon is not visible, click on ‘Start – Programs –
Trust - 240H Easy Webscan Gold’ and select ‘ ScanPanel’ from the menu.
The scanner buttons can now be used to make a scan.
Note: You must have installed Photo Express and TextBridge on your
computer to be able to scan directly to the applications. See
chapter 3 for more information.
Note: If the icon in the taskbar is grey, then the scanner is not
connected properly. Check the USB connection and, if
necessary, restart your computer.
2. Double-click on the ScanPanel icon to start the ScanPanel application (see
figure 3). This application includes all the buttons found on the scanner.
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