Umax ASTRA 2000U User Manual

Astra 2000U/P

OWNER’S GUIDE

Trademarks

UMAX is a trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc. Astra is a trademark of UMAX Technologies. IBM PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-Windows, Windows, and MS-DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PhotoDeluxe is a trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. Presto! PageManager is a trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation. Other names and trademarks appearing herein are trademarks of their resp ect ive holders.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED.............................. 9

Introduction...............................................................................................9

Unpacking the Scanner.............................................................................9

Astra 2000U Package Contents.............................................................10

Astra 2000P Package Contents.............................................................10

Getting to Know Your Scanner.............................................................11

Astra 2000U and Astra 2000P Scanner Elements.................................11

Astra 2000U Backpanel........................................................................11

Astra 2000P Backpanel.........................................................................12

System Requirements.............................................................................12

Installing the Hardware .........................................................................13

About Scanner Connectors.................................................................... 13

Setting Up – General Information.........................................................14

Connecting the Hardware Interface Cables...........................................15

Connecting the Power Adapter.............................................................17

Installing the Software............................................................................18

Installing PhotoDeluxe on Your PC......................................................18

Installing PhotoDeluxe on Your Macintosh..........................................19

Install VistaScan Drivers, Presto! PageManager, Presto! PhotoAlbum,

Presto! PageType, OmniPage LE and Online Manuals........................20

CHAPTER 2. YOUR FIRST SCAN............................. 21

Opening the PhotoDeluxe Software.......................................................21

Scanning an Image From the PC...........................................................23

Scanning an Image From the Macintosh............................................... 25

Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off ...............................................27

Setting VistaScan Preferences................................................................29

General..................................................................................................29

Scan Destination ...................................................................................31

Scanner Information............................................................................. 34

VistaScan Beginner Window Features................................................. 35

VistaScan Advanced Features.............................................................. 40

Using VistaAccess – Direct Access......................................................59

Using VistaShuttle................................................................................ 61

Using the UMAX Copy Utility ............................................................ 63

CHAPTER 4. SCANNING PROJECTS.......................67

Using VistaScan to Scan a Photo to E-mail......................................... 69

Using VistaScan with PhotoDeluxe to Create Web-ready Images..... 70

Using Presto! PageManager to Scan a Form and Edit it with

PageType................................................................................................. 75

Creating a Calendar with PhotoDeluxe................................................ 77

Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPage............... 81

Opening OmniPage LE ........................................................................ 81

Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE......................................83

Creating an Album with Presto! PhotoAlbum.................................... 84

Opening PhotoAlbum:.......................................................................... 84

Creating a Photo Album....................................................................... 85

CHAPTER 5. HOW TO GET HELP............................89

Using Online Manuals............................................................................ 89

Accessing the UMAX VistaScan Online Manual ................................ 89

Accessing the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Online Manual ............................. 90

Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online Manual............................91

Accessing the Caere OmniPage Online Manual................................... 91

Installing Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users................................... 92

Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 92

General Problems and Solutions .......................................................... 92

Astra 2000U (Windows 98/95 OSR2) Problems and Solutions........... 93

Astra 2000U (Macintosh version) Problems and Solutions..................97

Astra 2000P (Windows 98/95 OSR2) Problems and Solutions.......... 100

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Contacting Technical Support.............................................................103

Maintenance..........................................................................................104

Static Electricity Precautions...............................................................104

Cleaning.................................................................................................105

APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......107

Scanner Specifications..........................................................................107

GLOSSARY.............................................................. 109

FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................. 115

WARRANTY.............................................................116

INDEX....................................................................... 117

UMAX Astra 2000U/P Owner’s Guide

ABOUT TH I S M ANU AL

This is the Owner’s Guide for the UMAX Astra 2000U and the Astra 2000P scanners. It will provide information you will need to operate your scanner, as well as show you how to use the software that comes with it.

This manual assumes you have a basic knowledge of personal computers, and scanning terms and functions. However, a glossary of scanner terms is included at the end of this guide to explain the scanning terms used throughout this guide.

The information in this manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Chapter 1 introduces you to the Astra 2000 series scanner and tells you how to install the scanner hardware and software.

Chapter 2. Your First Scan

Chapter 2 steps you through the basic procedures to use the scanner. These steps include scanning an im ag e, and saving an image to a specified location.

Chapter 3. Scanning Basics

Chapter 3 describes the VistaScan software and other scanning utilities that have been included with the scanner to provide worryfree scanning. The VistaScan software includes several features that make scanning images and text easier than ever.

Chapter 4. Scanning Projects

Chapter 4 explains how to use this scanner with the bundled software applications. It shows you how to use the scanner for creative projects like making photo albums and calendars, sending scanned images via e-mail, and using the text recognition program to scan a document into your word processor.

Chapter 5. How to Get Help

Chapter 5 contains information you can refer to when you need assistance with the scanner or the bundled software. The information includes: how to access the online m anua ls for all the bundled software, troubleshooting guidelines, and how to contact the manufacturer for additional assistance.

Glossary

Includes definitions of common scanning terminology.

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CHAPTER 1. Getting Started

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the UMAX Astra 2000U or Astra 2000P scanner. These versatile units are perfect for the home or office. Use these scanners to add variety and flair to your documents, or to help you share images with others.

The hardware connection is the only difference between the two scanners. The Astra 2000U scanner is equipped with a USB connector that allows you to make a fast and easy connection to the USB port on your PC, or USB-equipped Macintosh computer (such as the iMac or G3). The Astra 2000P scanner uses a parallel connector that simply plugs in to the parallel (printer) port on your Windows PC. Throughout this guide the scanners will be referred to as the Astra 2000 scanner unless specified otherwise.

In addition to being easy to connect, these scanners are also easy to use. Simply follow the instructions in this guide and you’ll be scanning in no time. With the powerful software included with your scanner, you can create an archive of scanned images, e-mail or fax images to friends or clients, or create your own web site gallery. Get ready to unleash your creativity with the UMAX Astra 2000 scanner.

Unpacking the Scanner

Your scanner package includes the cables and software you need to get the scanner up and running. The scanner package should contain all of the items listed below. If you do not find all of the listed items, contact the retailer from whom you purchased the scanner, or contact UMAX. For information about contacting UMAX directly, refer to

Chapter 5. How to Find Help

Astra 2000U Package Contents

UMAX Astra 2000U Flatbed scanner

•

USB Interface Cable

•

Quick Start Guide and Owner’s Manual

•

Power Adapter

•

Adobe

PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition 3.0 CD-ROM (PC

version)

•

Adobe

PhotoDeluxe® 2.0 CD-ROM (Macintosh version)

UMAX Scanner CD-ROM which contains:

UMAX VistaScan

•

VistaAccess

•

VistaShuttle (PC only)

•

Caere NewSoft NewSoft NewSoft

OmniPage® LE OCR

Presto! PageManager

Presto! PhotoAlbum™ (PC only)

Presto! Type™ (PC only)

UMAX Copy Utility (PC only)

Astra 2000P Package Contents

UMAX Astra 2000P Flatbed scanner

•

Parallel Interface Cable

•

Quick Start Guide and Owner’s Manual

•

Power Adapter

•

Adobe

PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition 3.0 CD-ROM

UMAX Scanner CD-ROM which contains:

UMAX VistaScan

•

VistaAccess

•

VistaShuttle

•

Caere NewSoft NewSoft NewSoft

OmniPage® LE OCR

Presto! PageManager™

Presto! PhotoAlbum™

Presto! Type™

UMAX Copy Utility

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Getting to Know Your Sca nner

To gain a complete understanding of the information contained in this manual, it is important that you become familiar with your scanner. The graphics below identify the key scanner components.

The plastic cover that protects the

object glass

Object Glass

The glass surface on which

documents or images are

placed.

Astra 2000U and Astra 2000P Scanner Elements

Document Cove

4-Pin USB Connector

Astra 2000U Backpanel

Power Indicator

Illuminates to indicate that the scanner is powered on.

Power Adapter Receptacle

Parallel Interfa c e Connector ”TO PC”

There are two parallel ports on the Astra 2000P scanner. This allows your printer and your scanner to communicate with your computer using the parallel connector. The first parallel port is used to connect the scanner to your computer. You attach your printer cable to the second parallel port, which acts as a pass-through port.

Parallel Interfa c e Connector ”TO Printer”

Astra 2000P Backpanel

System Requirements

This section defines the minimum system requirements necessary to operate either the Astra 2000U or Astra 2000P scanner. Please refer to the section below that applies to your scanner and computer type.

Astra 2000U Scanner

PC Requirements

An IBM-compatible PC with 80486, Pentium processor or

•

higher Microsoft

•

USB interface connector

•

At least 16 MB RAM memory (32 MB recommended)

•

CD-ROM drive

•

170 MB of available hard disk space

•

Windows 98, 95 OSR 2, or higher

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Macintosh Requirements

iMac or USB-compatible Macintosh

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Macintosh OS 8.1 or higher

•

USB interface connector

•

At least 16 MB RAM memory (32 MB recommended)

•

CD-ROM drive

•

170 MB of available hard disk space

•

Astra 2000P Scanner

An IBM-compatible PC with 80486, Pentium processor or

•

higher Microsoft

•

Parallel interface conn ec tor

•

At least 16 MB RAM memory (32 MB recommended)

•

CD-ROM drive

•

170 MB of available hard disk space

•

Windows 98, 95 OSR 2, NT 4.0 or higher

Installing the Hardware

After you have removed the scanner from the box and verified that all of the package contents have been included, please check to make sure that your computer is compatible with the scanner’s connectors.

About Scanner Connectors

USB Connectors

Many newer computers, including most PCs, the Apple iMac, and USB capable Macintosh computers rely on USB technology as the primary method of communication between the computer and its peripherals. With this new USB “plug-and-play” technology, your computer automatically configures any recently attached peripherals (such as a mouse or a scanner) as soon as you reboot the computer.

If your computer has a USB port, you must make sure that this port is enabled in the system BIOS. Please refer to the troubleshooting section to learn more about enabling the USB port.

Parallel Port Connectors

Another common communication interface is the parallel port. The parallel port interface is the standard method for connecting a printer to a PC computer. In order to use the Astra 2000P scanner, you must make sure that the mode of your parallel port is set correctly. Please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual to learn how to correctly set the port mode.

Checking Your Computer’s Connectors

To use your scanner you need to understand what type of connectors you have on your computer. To determine the connector type, look at the back panel of your computer:

A USB port is a small slot ½” long and ¼” wide.

•

A Parallel port is about 1 ½” long and ¼” wide, with two rows

•

of tiny holes (25).

NOTE:

your computer's operating system supports USB. The following factory-installed operating systems support USB: Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2, 98 or higher, and Mac OS8.1.

If your computer has a USB port, check to make sure that

Setting Up – General Information

Find a suitable location near your computer to place the

•

scanner.

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CAUTION:

Make sure the surface is flat. Operating your scanner on an uneven surface can damage the internal components.

Turn your computer off. Unplug the computer’s power cable

•

from the electrical outlet.

Connecting the Hardware Interface Cables

If your computer has a USB port, follow the instructions in the “

Connecting the USB Cable

computer.

If your computer has a parallel port, follow the instructions in the “

Connecting the Parallel Cable

your computer.

Connecting the USB Cable

The instructions for connecting the hardware interface cable are different for PC and Macintosh users. Refer to the section below that applies to your computer type.

PC Connection

” section to connect the scanner to your

” section to connect the scanner to

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Locate the USB cable that is provided. Plug one end of this cable firmly into the USB port on the back of the computer.

USB Connector Port

3. Plug the other end of this cable into the port located on the back panel of the scanner.

Macintosh Connection

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Locate the USB cable that is provided. Plug one end of it firmly into one of the USB ports. iMac computer ports are located on the right side of the computer, or at either side of the keyboard. The USB port on other Macintosh computers is located on the back panel of the computer, or on a USB interface card.

3. Plug the other end of this cable into the port located on the back panel of the scanner.

Connecting the Parallel Port Cable

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Locate the parallel cable included with your scanner. Connect the 25-pin parallel interface cable to your PC’s parallel port.

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NOTE:

If you have a printer connected to your computer’s parallel port, disconnect the printer and plug it into the “To Printer” port located on the back of the scanner. Plug the scanner cable into the parallel port. This provides a passthrough connection so you can use the printer of the scanner.

3. Plug the other end of this cable into the port located on the back panel of the scanner.

Connecting the Power Adapter

1. Plug the scanner’s power adapter into an electrical outlet.

2. Insert the other end of this cable into the power adapter receptacle on the rear panel of the scanner. The power indicator on the front panel of the scanner should now be illuminated.

3. Plug your computer’s power cable into an electrical outlet.

4. Turn your computer on.

Installing the Software

Now that you have made the physical connection between the Astra 2000U/P scanner and your computer, the next step is to install the software that allows the two devices to communicate with one another.

Because the Macintosh and PC installation procedures are different for PhotoDeluxe, the installation instructions for that software is divided into PC and Macintosh software installation sec tions.

Installing PhotoDeluxe on Your PC

NOTE:

higher. Use the following steps to install your scanning software rather than using the add/remove programs to install the software.

PhotoDeluxe is compatible with Windows 98, 95 and

Insert the CD-ROM labeled “PhotoDeluxe” into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Your computer should automatically read the disc and display a series of screens regarding product licensing. Follow the onscreen instructions.

NOTE:

ROM after insertion, click on the “Start bar” and select “Run…” A dialog box appears. Type “d:\autoplay.exe” in the open text box. If your CD-ROM is designated with another letter, substitute the appropriate letter for the drive.

A Licensing Agreement window appears. Enter the country where you are currently located in and click

Read the licensing agreement and then click

A PhotoDeluxe Install window appears. Click the button. Follow the onscreen instructions.

If your computer does not automatically read the CD-

Next.

Agree.

Install

When you get to the Setup Type window, choose

Typical

Fill in the user information.

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10.

11.

NOTE:

select “Programs,” and then select “Adobe.” A cascading file appears with “Read Me” information and other selections to choose from. For information about setting up desktop shortcuts, refer to your Microsoft Windows documentation.

Click installing PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 3.0, Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.01, Adobe ATM 4.0 and Microsoft Internet Explorer

4.01. Follow the onscreen instructions.

After Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.01 has been installed, a ReadMe file appears. When you have read the ReadMe, select the File menu.

The Adobe Type Manager window appears. Click the button. Follow the onscreen instructions.

When the Adobe Product Registration window appears, enter the relevant information and continue following the onscreen instructions.

When a screen appears asking if you want to restart your computer to finish the installation procedure, select click the OK button.

in the Start Copying Files window to begin

Exit

Install

Yes

and

To access these files you must click on the “Start” bar,

from

Installing PhotoDeluxe on Your Macintosh

Insert the CD-ROM labeled “PhotoDeluxe” into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Your computer should automatically read the disc and display the folders contained on the CD-ROM.

Double-click on the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Installer icon. Follow the onscreen instructions.

An Adobe ReadMe file appears. After reading the text, click

Continue.

A PhotoDeluxe Installer window appears. Click the button. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Complete the product registration form and click

Install Now

the your computer by clicking the restarts, re-insert the PhotoDeluxe CD- ROM.

Double-click on the ATM application fold er ins ide the PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM window. Double-click on the Font and Utilities folder, then Double-click on the Installer icon. Click

Install

the after the installation is comple te.

button. After installation is complete, restart

Restart

icon to install the ATM files. Restart your system

button. After the system

Install

. Click

Install VistaScan Drivers, Presto! PageManager, Presto! PhotoAlbum, Presto! PageType, OmniPage LE and Online Manuals

Insert the UMAX Scanner CD into your computer’s CD-ROM after you have finished installing the software on the PhotoDeluxe CD.

FOR PC USERS

begin installing the programs contained on this disc after inserting it into the CD-ROM, click on the “Start bar,” select “Run…” A dialog box appears. Type “d:/setup” in the dialog box. If your CD-ROM is designated with another letter, substitute the appropriate let ter for the dr iv e.

If your computer does not automatically

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation of Presto! PageManager, UMAX VistaScan, OmniPage LE, MagicMatch Profile Pack and the online User’s Guide

Restart your computer as suggested by the onscreen instructions to complete the ins ta lla tion.

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CHAPTER 2. Your First Scan

Before you begin your first scan, you must install the scanner and the bundled software. Refer to the and scanner test instructions.

You can perform a basic scan using any of the software applications bundled with this scanner. For your first scan, we suggest using the PhotoDeluxe software.

PCs and Macintosh have two different versions of the PhotoDeluxe software, so we have included two separate sets of instructions. Please follow the proper set of instructions for your system.

Quick Start Guide

Opening the PhotoDeluxe Software

Open the PhotoDeluxe software application.

For PC Users:

for installation

1. Click the

2. Click

3. Select

4. Select

5. Click

6. The PhotoDeluxe screen appears. Click the tab. A row of icons appears.

7. Click the

Scanners…

screen. Click the

Start

bar in the bottom-left corner of the screen.

Programs

Adobe

PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 3.0

Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 3.0

Get Photo

option. A tabbed bar appears at the top of the

icon. A drop-down list appears. Click the

Scanner

tab.

Get & Fix Photo

NOTE:

You only need to select the device driver once in

PhotoDeluxe and your selection will be saved.

8. Click the

Choose Scanner

click OK. Click the

icon. Click on the

Mode

tab. Click the

VistaScan,

Custom

and

icon. The VistaScan window opens. VistaScan software controls the various functions of the scanner and provides a communication path between the scanner and the PhotoDeluxe software.

NOTE:

Before using your scanner for the first time, use the Scanner Test utility to verify that the scanner is able to communicate with the computer. A test window appears the first time you launch the VistaScan software after installing the scanner.

9. Click the window opens. Click the

Scanner Test

, and the UMAX Scanner Test Program

Test

button to test the scanner.

10. If the scanner passes, “Scanner Link Successful,” appears in the status box. Click OK. If the scanner test fails, check your connections and try the test again.

11. Click the

Custom

icon.

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Scanning an Image From the PC

1. Select an item you would like to scan (a picture, a drawing, etc.).

2. Lift the document cover and place the item facedown so it aligns with the arrow (∇) at the back edge of the object glass.

3. Click the

Preview

button on the right side of the VistaScan Beginner window. The scanner begins a low-resolution scan of the item.

4. When the preview scan is complete the preview image is displayed in the Preview window (on the left side of the VistaScan window).

You can change the view of the Preview image using the “Zoom Tool,” or select a scanning region using the “Frame Selection Tool.” To find out more about how to use these tools, click on the user tips text that appears when your cursor pauses over the tool.

NOTE:

You must have a browser installed in order to view the

VistaScan online help.

5. In the

Click to Scan

section of the VistaScan Beginner window, click the icon that corresponds to the type of image you are scanning.

For example, if you are scanning a color photograph, choose “Color Photo.” To scan text or a black and white drawing, choose “Text/Lineart”. The image is scanned and you are returned to the PhotoDeluxe window.

NOTE:

Choosing an icon in the “Click to Scan” area does two things: it activates the scanner, and automatically sets the scanner settings. This ensures you get the best scanning results for the item you are scanning.

6. A pop-up message appears on the right side of the screen indicating that you should click the

7. Click the

Done

tab. A

Save as

Done

tab.

window opens. Enter a file name for the scanned image. Indicate which fold er or direct ory yo u want to save the image file to, and specify in what file format you want to save the image.

NOTE:

If you do not assign a file name, the computer automatically assigns a name that consists of the date, and a two-digit reference number.

8. Enter a graphic title for the image that will appear in the My Photos window.

9. Click on the down menu. Click the

Save & Send

Save

icon. Choose save from the drop-

button to save the image.

10. Close the VistaScan window by clicking

Exit

For Macintosh Users:

1. Double-click the

2. Double-click the

3. Double-click the

Hard Drive

icon.

Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 Adobe PhotoDeluxe

application icon to

folder.

launch PhotoDeluxe. The PhotoDeluxe screen appears.

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4. Click the

5. Click the

6. Click the sources. Select

Get Photo

Get Photo Scanner

button.

tab.

button to display a menu of available input

UMAX VistaScan

, then click OK. The

VistaScan Beginner window appears.

NOTE:

You only need to select the device driver once in PhotoDeluxe. It will remember your selection the next time you use the application.

Scanning an Image From the Macintosh

1. Select an item you would like to scan (a picture, a brochure, etc.).

2. Lift the document cover and place the item facedown so it aligns with the arrow (∇) at the back edge of the object glass.

3. Click the

Preview

button on the right side of the VistaScan

Beginner window and the scanner begins a low-resolution scan.

4. When the preview scan is complete the preview image is displayed in the Preview window (on the left side of the VistaScan window).

You can change the view size of the Preview image before scanning the final image using the “Zoom Tool,” or select a region to scan using the “Frame Selection Tool.” To find out more about how to use these tools, click on the user tips text that appears when your cursor pauses over the tool.

NOTE:

You must have a browser installed in order to view the

VistaScan online help.

5. In the

Click to Scan

section of the VistaScan Beginner window, click the icon that corresponds to the type of image you are scanning.

6. When the scan is complete, a window appears requesting that you save the document. Type a name in the field that appears to the right of “Save this document as:”

NOTE: Acquire

By default the image is saved as “untitled - #” in the

section of the floating gallery window. You can also choose to save the image in the hard drive or on the desktop by clicking on the arrow to the right of the My Photos box at the top of this window.

7. After a moment the image appears in the My Photos gallery window. Double-click the thumbnail to view a full-size, highresolution scan of the image in the work area.

8. Exit PhotoDeluxe by selecting

Quit

from the File menu.

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Turning the Scanner Lamp On a nd Off

For PC Users Only:

You can turn the scanner lamp on and off using the Astra 2000’s built-in Power Saving utility. The lamp remains on whenever the scanner has power, unless you turn it off using the UMAX Power Saving utility. Turning off the scanner lamp when you are not scanning prolongs the life of the lamp.

The Power Saving utility window appears whenever you close VistaScan.

It appears in the bottom-right corner of your desktop by default. The window displays an image of the scanner with the lamp illuminated.

To turn the scanner lamp off:

Click on the image of the scanner in the Power Saving utility window. After a second or two, the light in the scanner image goes out, and your scanner lamp is turned off.

To turn the scanner lamp on:

Open the VistaScan software, or simply click on the scanner image in the Power Saving utility window.

NOTE:

The scanner lamp is different from the Power Indicator light. The Power Indicator light is the very small, green light located directly above the UMAX logo on the front panel of the scanner. This indicator remains ON whenever the scanner is plugged into an electrical outlet (regardless of whether the Power Saving utility is engaged).

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CHAPTER 3. Scanning Basics

VistaScan is the primary program or "driver" that you will use to scan with your Astra 2000 scanner. It is a "TWAIN-compliant" program, which means that it can be run from other programs that support scanning, like PhotoDeluxe, OmniPage, and others. It is also a "stand-alone" program, which allows you to scan images for a variety of uses, even without launching another program first.

Setting VistaScan Preferences

Preferences control scanner settings that you generally do not modify every time you use the scanner. The Preference settings are used as the default settings for several of the scan settings.

To access the VistaScan Preferences, click the the upper right corner of the VistaScan window.

The Preferences cover three areas:

General

•

Scan Destination

•

Scanner Information

•

A tab at the top of the Preferences window indicates each VistaScan preference group. To view the Preference settings for an area, click on the associated tab.

Preferences

icon in

General

The General tab contains preference settings that control color matching and color correction, and whether to display the ruler and tips.

Color Matching/Correction

Color Matching allows you to fine-tune the colors of scanned images so that they emulate the colors of your original source documents as closely as possible. This is accomplished using MagicMatch.

When you click on the MagicMatch checkbox (so a checkmark appears) the Profile List displays. A profile is a list of applicable calibration profiles, which MagicMatch uses to render a final output image. If a printer or calibration profile is not chosen, MagicMatch will calibrate the image to optimize its display on a monitor.

MagicMatch only functions when you are scanning in color mode. When you are using Magic Match you need to disable the Level/Curve and Color Adjustment/Balance settings in the VistaScan Advanced window.

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