Welcome to the world of Plustek scanners – the ultimate in computer imaging. Your new scanner will improve the professionalism of your day-to-day computing tasks by allowing you to input images and electronic text into your computer system.
Like all of our products, your new scanner is thoroughly tested and backed by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.
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How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and operate your scanner. This guide assumes the user is familiar with Microsoft Windows System. If this is not the case, we suggest you learn more about Microsoft Windows by referring to your Microsoft Windows manual before using your scanner.
The Introduction section of this manual describes the box contents and minimum computer requirements to use this scanner. Before you start installing your scanner, check the box contents to make sure all parts are included. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact the vendor where you purchased your scanner or our customer service directly.
Chapter I describes how to install scanner’s software and connect the scanner to your computer. Note: The scanner connects to your computer through the Universal Serial Bus (USB). If your computer does not support USB technology, you will need to purchase a USB interface card to add USB capabilities to your computer, or buy and install USB connectors if your motherboard has USB capabilities. This guide assumes that your computer is USB-ready and has a free USB port.
Chapter II describes how to use, maintain and clean your scanner. Appendix A contains the Specifications of the scanner you purchased.
Appendix B contains our limited warranty agreement and FCC statement concerning the product.
Conventions of This Guide
[XXX] — Represents commands or contents on your computer screen
Italic — First use of an important term in a chapter.
Bold — Represents buttons on your scanner OR important notes.
A Note about Icons
This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special attention.
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Warning |
Warning: A procedure that must be followed carefully to prevent injury, or accidents. |
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Attention |
Attention: Instructions that are important to remember and may prevent mistakes. |
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Information |
Information: Optional tips for your reference. |
Safety Precautions
Before using this device, please read the following important information to eliminate or reduce any possibility of causing damage and personal injury.
1. Moisture condensation may occur inside this device and cause malfunction at these conditions:
• when this device is moved directly from a cold to a warm location;
• after a cold room is heated;
• when this device is placed in a damp room.
To avoid the moisture condensation, you are recommended to follow the procedure:
i. Seal this device in a plastic bag for it to adapt to room conditions.
ii. Wait for 1-2 hours before removing this device from the bag.
2. Do use the USB cable provided with the scanner. Use of other cable may lead to malfunction.
3. Avoid using the scanner in a dusty environment. Dust particles and other foreign objects may damage the unit. If you will not use the scanner for some time, please place it in the travel pouch.
4. Do not subject the scanner to excessive vibration. It may damage the internal components.
5. Unplug this device if you don’t need to use for a certain period of time, such as, during night or long weekend, to avoid any risks of causing fire.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble the scanner. There is danger of an electrical shock and opening your scanner will void your warranty.
System Requirements1
z Windows/Intel Compatible Personal Computer
z Pentium CPU or above
z CD-ROM Drive
z 64 MB RAM (128 MB Recommended)
z 400 MB Free Hard Disk Space (450 MB Recommended)
z USB Port
z Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/ XP/ Vista compatible
NOTE: Windows NT 4.0 does not support Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity.
z Video card that supports 16-bit color or greater
Box Contents2
1. Scanner
2. USB Cable
3. Quick Guide
4. Setup / Application CD-ROM
5. Calibration Sheet
6. Cleaning paper
7. Travel Pouch
8. Wall Holder
9. Two Screws
10. Base Stand (also serves as a Cable Container)
The Scanner’s Features
Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this scanner in the future. The product packaging can be recycled.
1. USB port: It connects the scanner to a USB port on your computer by the included
USB cable.
2. Alignment arrow: Always align the edges of your documents to this arrow sign.
3. Page feed slot: Feed the document into the scanner from this direction. You can feel the document being grabbed by the scanner.
4. CUSTOM button: Press this button to convert your document into text file.
5. LED indicator: It indicates the scanner’s current status.
6. SCAN button: Press this button to start scanning and processing an assigned task: saving the scanned image(s) to your hard disk, sending to E-mail program, printer or other image editing software.
Product Information
Please fill in the following information for your own records. You will need it when you contact your dealer or our service center in the future.
1 Higher requirements might be needed when scanning or editing a large quantity of image data. The system requirements here are only a guideline, as in general the better the computer (motherboard, processor, hard disk, RAM, video graphic card), the better the results.
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