PDSWF-ST44-VP Manual
1. Key features
• Scan color & monochromatic (mono) images, documents, books and magazines
• 300/600/900 dpi scan resolution
• Directly save files in JPG or PDF format to microSD card
• Supports microSD/ microSDHC card up to 32GB
• Transfer files via Wi-Fi® connection
• Driver-free for Windows® XP, Windows® Vista™, Windows® 7 and Mac OS® 10.4 or above
(direct plug-in, driver installation not required)
2. Functional parts
Part Function
1 Battery cover Open to store 2x AA alkaline batteries
2 Power/Scan
3 Format button Format the microSD card will delete all data from memory card
4 Color/Mono
5 LCD screen Scanning status display
6 Error LED indicator Indicates scan error or over speed
7 WIFI LED indicator Indicates Wi-Fi® status
8 Scan LED indicator Shows the scanning status; ready for scan
9 Wi-Fi® switch Slide to turn Wi-Fi® on/off
10 DPI
11 JPG/PDF
12 Time set Press this button to enter Time and Date setting mode
13 USB interface
14 microSD card slot microSD card storage location
Power On/ Off : Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to turn power
on or off. When the scanner is on, press this button to start
scanning, press this button again to stop
Select Color/Mono scan option
Color/Mono mode icon will be displayed on status LCD
Scan resolution setting for High(900dpi) / Medium(600dpi) /
Low(300dpi); High/Medium/Low resolution mode icon will be
displayed on status LCD
Select scan file format with JPG/PDF button, JPG/PDF mode icon
will be displayed on status LCD
Connect to a computer via USB cable provided to view
and transfer files
3. Explanation of the status icons
4 Scan Color COLOR/MONO
5 Counting Indicator Shows scanned files in the microSD card
6 Scan resolution HI:900 dpi / MI:600 dpi / LO:300 dpi
4. LED light indications
LED indication Status Description
SCAN GREEN LED
Wi-Fi®
BLUE LED
ERROR
RED LED
5. Using the scanner
5.1 Installing the battery
1. Open the battery cover by sliding the battery compartment downwards then lift up as
indicated by the arrow in the diagram below.
2. Insert 2x AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment.
3. Turn on the scanner by pressing the [POWER] button for 2 seconds.
5.2 Inserting a microSD memory card (not included)
To operate the scanner, you must insert a microSD card (not supplied) to record and store your
pictures. Insert the microSD meory card:
1 Turn ON the scanner.
2 Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot (with metal side facing up). Gently press in
until card is latched and clicked into place.
3 The SD card indicator
NOTE: Do not force the card into the slot; forcing may damage both the scanner and the microSD
card. Align the microSD card position (as marked) and try again.
ON Scanning in progress
OFF Scanning is ready or completed
OFF Wi-Fi® is off
ON Wi-Fi® is initializing
Flashes every 3 sec. Wi-Fi® is enabled or ready for connection
Flashes rapidly Data is transferring via Wi-Fi® mode
ON Scanning too fast
OFF No error
must appear on the LCD screen.
5.2 Time and Date setting
1. Press [TIME SET] button once to enter time setting mode by using a thin, blunt object, such
as the end of a paperclip to access the button. The LCD status display screen will show “1
##” (step 1) for the year. “##” is a set of number that would be changed to correspond to the
actual time/date setting. The numbers 1-5 in front of “##” indicates each step in the settings.
2. Press the [JPG/PDF] or [DPI] button to select the current Year.
3. Press [SCAN] button once to confirm setting.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to continue the Time and Date setting process
Indicator Setting
1 ## Year
2 ## Month
3 ## Date
4 ## Hour
5 ## Minute
5. After setting the Minute, “5##”, press the [TIME SET] button again to complete the Time and
Date setting.
NOTE: Holding [TIME SET] button is for approx. 10 seconds will reset the Wi-Fi® settings.
5.4 Formatting the microSD memory card
NOTE: All content on the microSD card will be erased during formatting.
1. Insert a microSD card into the scanner with metal side facing up.
2. Turn on the scanner by pressing the [Power/Scan] button for 2 seconds.
3. Press the format button. An “F” will display on the LCD status display screen.
4. Press the [SCAN] button once to format the microSD card.
5. The SD card indicator will flash until the formatting process is complete.
5.5 Setting the resolution
Press the [DPI] button to select High / Medium / Low resolution. High/Medium/Low resolution icon
will be displayed on status LCD.
5.6 Setting the scan mode
Press the [JPG/PDF] button to select JPG/PDF mode. JPG/PDF icon will be displayed on status
LCD.
5.7 Setting the color/mono mode
Press the [COLOR/MONO] button to select scan type Color/Monochromatic mode. Color/Mono
icon will be displayed on status LCD.
5.8 Calibrating the scanner
NOTE: Perform calibration only when white balance needs adjustment
1. With the dry cleaning cloth provided, clean the scanning lens located on the bottom of the
scanner.
2. Turn on the scanner by pressing the [POWER] button. Place the scanner on the white area of
the White Balance Calibration paper provided.
3. Press and hold the [COLOR/MONO] button. While holding the [COLOR/MONO] button,
press the [POWER] button and then release both buttons to enter into auto-calibration mode.
SD symbol
4. Do not move the scanner. Wait until the “RED” LED turns off. “GREEN” LED will stay on.
5. With only the “GREEN” LED light on, start scanning the white paper by sliding the scanner
across the paper until the “GREEN” LED light turns off. (Slide the scanner backwards if
necessary).
6. Press and hold the [POWER] button to power off the scanner. Calibration is complete.
5.9 Scanning a document
NOTE: To scan, make sure your scanner is not connected to the computer or in Wi-Fi® mode.
1. Turn on scanner by pressing the [Power/Scan] button for 2 seconds.
2. Hold the document firmly with one hand on a flat surface.
3. Place the scanner on the edge of the paper approximately 5/8 to 3/4 of an inch onto the page
to ensure the whole document can be scanned. Make sure to keep the scanning area in
between the scanning width indicators marked on the side of the scanner.
will flash and then stop. “GREEN” and “RED” LED light will turn on.
Item Function Description
1 File Format JPG/PDF
2 SD card indicator Photos will be stored in microSD card
3 Battery indicator Battery is full Empty battery
4. Hold the scanner flat against the material and then press the [SCAN] button once.
“GREEN“ SCAN LED light will be lit.
5. Slide the scanner slowly, keeping your hand stable to get the best quality picture.
6. Press the [SCAN] button again to stop scanning.
6. Using Wi-Fi® function
6.1 Enabling Wi-Fi® function
View and transfer file from the scanner to your computer, laptop, smart devices and tablets via
Wi-Fi® mode.
1. Turn on the scanner and slide the Wi-Fi® switch ON. “BLUE” Wi-Fi® LED light will be lit. “口
口口口” will display on status LCD.
2. Wait 15-20 seconds for Wi-Fi® to initialize
3. “BLUE” LED light will flash every 3 seconds once Wi-Fi® mode is enabled and ready for
connection.
NOTE:
- Make sure there is enough battery to use Wi-Fi® feature. The use of Wi-Fi® function will
reduce battery life more rapidly. Turn Wi-Fi® mode OFF when not in use to save battery.
- In Wi-Fi® mode, calibrating, scanning, and viewing files via USB connection with the
computer can not be implemented
6.2 View files from Internet Browser via Wi-Fi®
1. Turn on Wi-Fi® mode on your scanner.
2. Go to network setting on your computer/smart device to enable Wi-Fi® setting
3. Search the “MAGICWAND” (or new SSID created) network
4. Enter default password “12345” (or new password created) to connect to the scanner
5. Open Internet browser and input IP address “192.168.1.2” or “magic.wand” at the address bar
6. In navigation page, click FILE button to preview and download files stored in the scanner.
NOTE:
- IP address is also located on a label inside the battery compartment for reference.
- Viewing error may occur when previewing larger files on browser. Turn off Wi-Fi® mode and
6.3 Optional Wi-Fi® Setup
Changing Network name or Password:
Default SSID is MAGICWAND. Password (WEP_KEY) is 12345.
1. Enable Wi-Fi® function on scanner (Refer to section 6.1)
2. Use a computer to connect to scanner’s Wi-Fi® network, open Internet browser, and enter IP
3. Click SETTING to change SSID and Password
4. Click SAVE to save changes.
NOTE:
- New password must be 5 or 13 characters long. (0-9,A-F) Example: abc12 or
- To reset scanner back to default settings, hold “Time Set” button for approximately 10
6.4 Using the Free App
1. Search “VuPoint Magic Wand” app from your application marketplace
2. Download and install the app to your smart device
3. Turn on Wi-Fi® mode on the scanner
4. Go to network setting on your smart device and enable Wi-Fi® setting.
5. Search for “MAGICWAND” network
6. Enter default password “12345” (or new password created) to connect to the scanner.
7. Open your “VuPoint Magic Wand” app.
NOTE:
- Refer to App page for detail operation description
- Viewing error may occur when previewing larger files on app. Turn off Wi-Fi® mode and
to enter navigation page to view and download files.
connect scanner to the computer via USB cable to view your files.
address (Refer to section 6.2)
0123456789def.
second s.
connect scanner to the computer via USB cable to view your files.
7. USB Connection with Computer
1. Connect your scanner to your computer and then turn on your scanner. Make sure your
scanner is not in Wi-Fi® mode
2. Your computer will recognize the scanner as a “Removable Disk”,”口口口口” symbol will
display on status LCD. Click “Open folder to view files” to view, import, copy, move or delete
scanned files.
NOTE: If the Removable Device Window did not launch automatically, go to your “My Computer”
and find the device under Removable Storage.
8. Specifications
Image sensor Color Contact Image Sensor
Number of sensor 5136 dots (1st~5104 dots available)
Resolution
Maximum scanning speed for
Letter size document
Capacity (Based on
1GB microSD card.
Scan Letter size file, the
quantity of scans varies
depending on the content
complexity)
Scan width 8.35”
Scan length (max.) 300dpi: 98", 600dpi: 45", 900dpi:35"
File format JPG/PDF
LCD Scanning status display
Auto Power Off 3 Minutes
USB Port USB 2.0 high speed
External memory microSD/microSDHC memory card to up 32GB
Standard Battery 2X AA alkaline batteries
Wi-Fi® 802.11b/g/n
9. Computer system minimum requirement
Operating System
CPU Pentium III or above
RAM At least 256MB
Interface USB port
Low resolution: 300x300 dpi
Middle resolution: 600x600 dpi
High resolution: 900x900 dpi
Color High resolution
Mono High resolution
Color Medium resolution
Mono Medium resolution
Color Low resolution
Mono Low resolution
Color High resolution
Mono High resolution
Color Medium resolution
Mono Medium resolution
Color Low resolution
Mono Low resolution
Windows® XP, Windows® Vista™, Windows® 7
and Mac OS® 10.4 or above
(direct plug-in, driver installation not required)
12.0 Seconds
10.0 Seconds
8.0 Seconds
6.0 Seconds
3.0 Seconds
2.0 Seconds
300 Scans (Min.)
320 Scans (Min.)
640 Scans (Min.)
700 Scans (Min.)
1600 Scans (Min.)
1800 Scans (Min.)
10. Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Cannot turn on the scanner
Pictures cannot be saved
when you are scanning
them
Computer does not
recognize your scanner
when connected (You
cannot find removable disk)
The battery life is very short Use wrong type of battery
Blurry images
ERR. LED is on after
powering on scanner
ERR. LED is on when
scanning a document
Black Images/Black or white
vertical lines
Wi-Fi® abnormal
connection
Note: Model Number and Serial Number (S/N) is located on the packaging, instruction manual,
on the product or inside the battery compartment. Please have this information ready before
contacting tech support.
11. ABBYY® OCR Software
(Optional, not required to install to operate scanner)
Compatible with Windows® XP, Window s® Vista™, Windows® 7
To access the software User’s Manual go to the Help menu for instructions on how to use the
OCR software application:
1. Load and open the ABBYY software.
2. Press the “F1” key located on your keyboard to launch the “Help” menu from the software.
3. OR, locate the ABBYY icon found next to the Time indicator on your computer’s taskbar and
then right click on the icon to access the “Help” menu.
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
z This device may not cause harmful interference, and
z this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Windows® XP , Windows® Vista™, Windows® 7 are registered trad emarks of Microsoft C orporation .
Mac OS® 10 .4 is a register ed trademark of Ap ple Inc.
ABBYY® is a registered trad emark of ABB YY Software Ltd.
microSD and microSDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
The term W i-Fi® is a r egistered trademark of the Wi -Fi Allianc e®
All tradem arks are th e property of their r espective owner.
FCC ID: ZEATSN44W
1. Low battery power.
2. Battery not inserted
properly
1. The micro SD card has not
been installed
2. Memory is full
3. The microSD card
has not been formatted properly
Connection failure.
1. The lens of scanner is dirty.
2. Contact Image Sensor aged.
Sensor off-set
Scanning speed is too fast
1. Scanner senor protective glass
is dirty.
2. Calibration data is off-set.
1. Abnormal connection
2. The battery is low.
AM-VPS-44W-GB-R3
Replace or install the battery
correctly
1. Install microSD card
2. Download the pictures
from the scanner to the
computer to create
storage space
3. Reformat mircoSD card
Please refer to section 5.4
Make sure all cable
connections are secured.
Restart the computer if
necessary
Replace with new
2x AA alkaline batteries
1. Clean the lens with soft
dry cloth.
2. Recalibrate scanner. Refer to
section 5.8
Recalibrate the scanner. Refer
to section 5.8
Press the Power/Scan button to
reset and scan the document
again
1. Clean the sensor’s protective
glass with clean and soft dry
cloth.
2. Recalibrate scanner. Refer to
section 5.8
1. Reconnect Wi-Fi®. Refer to
section 6
2. Replace with new 2x AA
alkaline batteries
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