Umax ASTRA 2100U User Manual

Astra 2100U

OWNER’S GUIDE

Trademarks

UMAX is a trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc. Astra is a trademark of UMAX Technologies, Inc. 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.............................. 1

Introduction...............................................................................................1

Unpacking the Scanner.............................................................................1

Package Contents....................................................................................1

Getting to Know Your Scanner...............................................................2

Astra 2100U Scanner Elements..............................................................2

Astra 2100U Back Panel.........................................................................2

System Requirements...............................................................................3

Installing the Software..............................................................................3

Installing PhotoDeluxe on Your PC........................................................4

Installing PhotoDeluxe on Your Macintosh............................................5

Install VistaScan and Bundle Software (Presto! PageManager, Presto! PhotoAlbum, Presto! PageType, Presto! ImageFolio, OmniPage LE and

Online Manuals) .....................................................................................6

Installing the Hardware ...........................................................................6

About Scanner Connectors...................................................................... 7

Setting Up – General Information...........................................................7

Connecting the Hardware Interface Cables.............................................8

Connecting the Power Adapter...............................................................9

CHAPTER 2. YOUR FIRST SCAN............................. 11

Scanning Your First Image With PhotoDeluxe ....................................11

Scanning an Image from the PC ...........................................................11

Scanning an Image from the Macintosh................................................14

Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off ...............................................16

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CHAPTER 3. SCANNING BASICS ............................17

Setting VistaScan Preferences............................................................... 17

General................................................................................................. 17

Scan Destination................................................................................... 19

Scanner Information............................................................................. 22

VistaScan Beginner Window Features................................................. 23

VistaScan Advanced Features.............................................................. 27

Using VistaAccess – Direct Access......................................................44

Using VistaShuttle................................................................................ 46

Using the UMAX Copy Utility ............................................................ 48

CHAPTER 4. PUSH BUTTON SCANNING................51

Configuring the Push Buttons.............................................................. 51

Using the Push Buttons.......................................................................... 58

CHAPTER 5. SCANNING PROJECTS.......................61

Using VistaScan to Scan a Photo to E-mail......................................... 63

Using VistaScan with PhotoDeluxe to Create Web-ready Images..... 63

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

PageType................................................................................................. 68

Creating a Calendar with PhotoDeluxe................................................ 70

Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPage............... 73

Opening OmniPage LE ........................................................................ 73

Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE......................................74

Creating an Album with Presto! PhotoAlbum.................................... 76

Opening PhotoAlbum:.......................................................................... 76

Creating a Photo Album....................................................................... 77

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CHAPTER 6. HOW TO GET HELP............................ 79

Using Online Manuals ............................................................................79

Accessing the UMAX VistaScan Online Manual.................................79

Accessing the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Online Manual..............................80

Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online Manual............................81

Accessing the Caere OmniPage Online Manual...................................81

Installing Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users....................................82

Troubleshooting......................................................................................82

General Problems and Solutions...........................................................82

Windows 98/95 OSR2 Problems and Solutions....................................83

Macintosh Version Problems and Solutions.........................................87

Contacting Technical Support...............................................................91

Maintenance............................................................................................92

Cleaning...................................................................................................92

APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........93

Scanner Specifications............................................................................93

FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................... 95

WARRANTY...............................................................96

INDEX......................................................................... 97

CHAPTER 1. Getting Started

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the UMAX Astra 2100U scanner. This versatile unit is perfect for the home or office. Use this scanner to add variety and flair to your documents, or to help you share images with others.

The Astra 2100U 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 blue and white G3).

In addition to being easy to connect, this scanner is 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 2100U 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 6. How to Find Help

Package Contents

UMAX Astra 2100U Flatbed scanner

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USB Interface Cable

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Quick Start Guide and Owner’s Manual

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Power Adapter

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Adobe

2.0 for Macintosh)

PhotoDeluxe® CD-ROM (Home Edition 3.0 for PC,

UMAX Scanner CD-ROM. This CD-ROM contains software

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for UMAX VistaScan, VistaAccess, VistaShuttle (PC), Caere OmniPage® LE OCR, NewSoft® Presto! PageManager, NewSoft

Presto! PhotoAlbum™ LE, NewSoft® Presto! PageType™ (PC), UMAX Copy Utility (PC), Presto! ImageFolio LE (PC)

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

Document Cover

object glass.

Object Glass

The glass surface on which

documents or images are

placed.

Scan, Copy and Custom (OCR or E-Mail) Buttons

Astra 2100U Scanner Elements

4-Pin USB Connector

Astra 2100U Back Panel

Power Indicator

Illuminates to indicate that the scanner is powered on.

Transparency Receptacle

Power Adapter Receptacle

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System Requirements

This section defines the minimum system requirements necessary to operate either the Astra 2100U scanner. Please refer to the section below that applies to your scanner and computer type.

PC Requirements

An IBM-compatible PC with 80486, Pentium processor or

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higher Microsoft

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USB interface connector

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At least 16 MB RAM memory (32 MB recommended)

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CD-ROM drive

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170 MB of available hard disk space

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Macintosh Requirements

iMac or USB-compatible Macintosh

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Macintosh OS 8.1 or higher

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USB interface connector

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At least 16 MB RAM memory (32 MB recommended)

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CD-ROM drive

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170 MB of available hard disk space

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Windows 98, 95 OSR2, or higher

Installing the Software

The PhotoDeluxe installation procedure is different for Macintosh and PC computers. Therefore, we have provided two separate sets of instructions. Follow the set of instructions for your computer.

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 disk and display a series of screens regarding product licensing. Follow the onscreen instructions.

NOTE:

ROM after insertion, click the 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 let ter for the dr iv e.

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. When you get to the Setup Type window, choose Fill in the user information.

If your computer does not automatically read the CD-

Start

bar and select

Run…

Next.

Agree.

Install

Typical

10.

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.

in the Start Copying Files window to begin

Exit

Install

from

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

Yes

and

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.

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

Installing PhotoDeluxe on Your Macintosh

Insert the CD-ROM labeled “PhotoDeluxe” into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Your computer should automatically read the disk 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.

button. After installation is complete, restart

Restart

button. After the system

Install

. Click

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.

icon to install the ATM files. Restart your system

Install VistaScan and Bundle Software (Presto! PageManager, Presto! PhotoAlbum, Presto! PageType, Presto! ImageFolio, OmniPage LE and Online Manuals)

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

FOR PC USERS

begin installing the programs contained on this disk after inserting it into the CD-ROM, click on the

Run…

box. If your CD-ROM is designated with another letter, substitute the appropriate let ter for the dr iv e.

A dialog box appears. Type “d:/setup” in the dialog

If your computer does not automatically

Start

bar, select

FOR MACINTOSH USERS:

window opens on your desktop, double-click on the UMAX CD Installer icon to begin the software installation.

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

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

When the UMAX VistaScan

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.

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About Scanner Connectors

USB Connectors

Many newer computers, both PC and Macintosh, 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 peripherals. 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.

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.

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NOTE:

If your computer has a USB port, check to make sure that your computer's operating system supports USB. The following factory-installed operating systems support USB: Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2, 98 or higher, and Mac OS 8.1.

Setting Up – General Information

Find a suitable location near your computer to place the

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scanner.

CAUTION:

scanner on an uneven surface can damage the internal components.

Make sure the surface is flat. Operating your

Connecting the Hardware Interface Cables

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

Connecting the USB Cable

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

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

section to connect the scanner to your

USB Connector Port

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

Macintosh Connection

1. 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.

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

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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.

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

Scanning Your First Image With PhotoDeluxe

Open the PhotoDeluxe software application.

Scanning an Image from the PC

for installation

1. Click the

2. Click

3. Select

4. Select

5. Click

6. The PhotoDeluxe screen appears with the Seasonal Activities option present. Initially, we recommend you bypass this section. To bypass this section, click

Cancel

7. Click the

8. Click the

Scanners…

screen. Click the

Start

bar in the bottom-left corner of the screen.

Programs

Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition 3.0

Get & Fix Photo Get Photo

Install

tab. A row of icons appears.

icon. A drop-down list appears. Click the

option. A tabbed bar appears at the top of the

Scanner

tab.

and then click

9. Click the

Choose Scanner

in the input source list. The highlighted. Click OK. ( time.) Click the

Mode

icon. Click on the

VistaScan

NOTE:

You only need to do this one

tab. Click the

input source is

Custom

VistaScan

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.

entry

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.

10. Click the window opens. Click the

Scanner Test

, and the UMAX Scanner Test Program

Test

button to test the scanner.

11. 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.

12. Click the

Custom

icon.

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

14. Lift the document cover and place the item face-down so the top center of the document aligns with the arrow (∇) at the back edge of the object glass.

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15. Click the

Preview

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

16. 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.

17. 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 return 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.

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

19. 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.

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

21. Click on the down menu. Click the

Save & Send

Save

icon. Choose save from the drop-

button to save the image.

22. Close the VistaScan window by clicking

Exit

Scanning an Image from the Macintosh

1. Double-click the

2. Double-click the

3. Double-click the launch PhotoDeluxe. The PhotoDeluxe screen appears.

4. Click the

5. Click the

6. Click the sources. Click on the source list. The Click OK. The VistaScan Beginner window appears.

NOTE:

PhotoDeluxe. It will remember your selection the next time you use the application.

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

Get Photo Get Photo Scanner

You only need to select the device driver once in

Hard Drive Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 Adobe PhotoDeluxe

button. tab.

button to display a menu of available input

UMAX VistaScan

icon.

folder.

application icon to

entry in the input

input source is highlighted.

8. Lift the document cover and place the item face-down so the top center of the image aligns with the arrow (∇) at the back edge of the object glass.

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9. Click the

Preview

button on the right side of the VistaScan

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

10. 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.

11. In the

Click to Scan

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

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. Exit PhotoDeluxe by selecting

Quit

from the File menu.

Turning the Scanner Lamp On a nd Off

For PC Users Only:

using the Astra 2100U’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 window appears when 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:

You can turn the scanner lamp on and off

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

NOTE:

light. The Power Indicator light is the very small, green light located 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).

The scanner lamp is different from the Power Indicator

CHAPTER 3. Scanning Basics

VistaScan is the primary program or driver you use to scan with your Astra 2100U 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

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Scan Destination

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Scanner Information

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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, it automatically disables the Level/Curve and Color Adjustment/Balance settings in the VistaScan Advanced window.

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Show Ruler

The Show Ruler command displays or hides the rulers that border the top and left sides of the Preview window. These rulers correspond to the rulers on your scanner's object glass. Clicking on

Show Ruler

the

checkbox turns off (removes the checkmark) and hides the ruler. Clicking on the checkbox again turns the feature on (displays a checkmark) and shows the ruler.

Tips Help

The Tips Help option determines whether tips are displayed when you pause with your cursor over a VistaScan option. Click on the

Tips Help

box to enable tips (displays a checkmark). When a checkmark appears, clicking the checkbox disables the tips and removes the checkmark.

Scan Destination

The options in this Preferences tab specify how scanned images are stored, printed, faxed, transferred to another application, or transmitted via e-mail.

File

To set the location for your stored images:

Click on the of the Scan To icon set.

Enter the directory in which you want to store the scanned image file, in the File Directory text box. If you are not sure of the directory path, click the directory.

Enter the file name under which you want to store the scanned image files (such as TMP) in the

Select the file format in which you want to save scanned images from the

Printer

To specify which printer to use when printing scanned images:

Click on the default appears to the right of the Scan To icon set.

File

icon. The file preferences appear to the right

File Format

Printer

Browse

icon. The printer currently selected as the

button to locate the desired

File Name

drop down list.

text box.

If you want to change any of the printer settings, click on the

Properties

Make any changes you want, and then click OK to return to the Preference settings.

button. The standard Print Setup dialog box opens.

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E-mail

To specify which e-mail application to use when you e-mail scanned images:

Click on the right of the Scan To icon set.

Click on the button next to the e-mail software you are using (Microsoft Exchange or Lotus cc:Mail).

Select the image format you want to use when you attach scanned images to your email application from the

Format

Fax

Click on the driver is not selected) currently selected as the default appears to the right of the Scan To icon set.

E-mail

drop down list.

Fax

icon. The e-mail preferences appear to the

icon. The fax driver (or printer driver if a fax

Image

If you want to change any of the settings, click on the

Properties

Make any changes you want, and then click OK to return to the Preference settings.

Application

Click on the appear to the right of the Scan To icon set.

button. The standard Print Setup dialog box opens.

Application

icon. The application preferences

Enter the application name to which you want to send the scanned image files (such as Presto! PageManager) in the

Application Name

text box.

Enter the file name of the application executable in the

Name

text box. If you are not sure of the directory path, click

Browse

the

Select the image format in which you want to save scanned images from the

button to locate the correct path.

Image Format

drop down list.

File

Scanner Information

The Scanner Information tab displays important information about your scanner.

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The information includes:

Scanner Manufacturer

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Scanner Model

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Firmware Version

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VistaScan Versio n

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Maximum Scan Width and Length

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Maximum Resolution

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VistaScan Beginner Window Features

The VistaScan Beginner window appears when you launch VistaScan. The features of the VistaScan Beginner window let you scan a wide variety of documents, photos, and graphics. Just click a button.

Scanning an item via the Beginner window consists of just a few steps:

Perform a preview scan of the item to be scanned by clicking

Preview

the

button. The item is quickly scanned at lowresolution, and is displayed in the Preview window (on the left side of the VistaScan Beginner window).

Select what you want to do with the image after it is scanned using the Scan To icons.

Specify what kind of image you are going to scan, and start the final scan process using the Click To Scan icons.

Performing the Preview Scan

The Preview feature lets you scan an item at low-resolution so you can define the specific area to be scanned when you scan at higher resolution.

To preview the item you are going to scan:

Place the item you want to scan face-down on the object glass, under the inverted triangle that appears in the center of the rear ruler.

Click the window.

The image is quickly scanned and displayed in the Preview window.

There are three Preview tools in the VistaScan Beginner window.

Zoom tool

the Preview window. To use the Zoom tool:

Once the preview image appears in the Preview window, click on

Magnifying Glass

the

Preview

– Lets you enlarge or reduce the view of the image in

button on the right side of the Beginner

Zoom Tool

Frame Tool

Move Tool

icon.

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