COMPAQ S4100 Scanner OWNER'S GUIDE P/N: 83100199-0000 Notice © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The information in this publication is subject to change without notice and is provided "AS IS" WITH-OUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OF EITHER PARTY AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY SOUNDS IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LEGAL LIABILITY, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty. Compaq Presario First Edition (July 2000) Part Number DCD-002-MPLM TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED.............................................................1 Introduction..................................................................................................1 Unpacking the Scanner ...............................................................................1 Package Contents ...................................................................................1 Getting to Know Your Scanner ....................................................................2 System Requirements .................................................................................3 Installing the Software .................................................................................4 Install VistaScan and Bundle Software (Presto! PageManager, Presto! PageType and Online Manuals) ..............................................................4 Installing the Hardware................................................................................5 About Scanner Connectors .....................................................................5 Setting Up ­ General Information ............................................................5 Connecting the Hardware Interface Cables.............................................6 Connecting the Power Adapter................................................................6 CHAPTER 2. SCANNING BASICS .............................................................7 Open the VistaScan software application....................................................7 Setting VistaScan Preferences....................................................................7 General....................................................................................................8 Scan Destination .....................................................................................9 Scanner Information ..............................................................................11 VistaScan Beginner Window Features ......................................................13 VistaScan Advanced Features ..................................................................17 Using VistaAccess.....................................................................................35 Using VistaShuttle .....................................................................................36 Using the Copy Utility ................................................................................38 Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off .....................................................40 CHAPTER 3. PUSH BUTTON SCANNING...............................................41 Configuring the Push Buttons....................................................................41 Configuring the Scanner Button Values ................................................43 Configuring the Copy Button Values .....................................................44 Configuring the Custom Button Values .................................................45 Using the Push Buttons.............................................................................48 CHAPTER 4. SCANNING PROJECTS .....................................................51 Using VistaScan to Scan and Print Images...............................................51 Using VistaScan to Scan a Photo to E-mail.............................................. 52 Using Presto! PageManager to Scan a Color Photo................................. 53 Using Presto! PageManager to Scan a Form and Edit it with PageType.. 54 CHAPTER 5. HOW TO GET HELP .......................................................... 57 Using Online Manuals............................................................................... 57 Accessing the Compaq VistaScan Online Manual................................ 57 Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online Manual............................ 57 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 58 General Problems and Solutions .......................................................... 58 Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME Problems and Solutions .......................... 58 Contacting Technical Support................................................................... 63 Maintenance ............................................................................................. 64 Cleaning.................................................................................................... 64 APPENDIX................................................................................................ 65 Technical Specifications ....................................................................... 65 Scanner Specifications ......................................................................... 65 Important Safeguards ........................................................................... 66 Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo United States only................................................................................. 67 European Union Notice......................................................................... 68 Modifications......................................................................................... 69 Cables................................................................................................... 70 CHAPTER 1. Getting Started Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Compaq 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. Compaq scanner is equipped with a USB connector that allows you to make a fast and easy connection to the USB port on your PC. 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. Get ready to unleash your creativity with the Compaq 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 Compaq. For information about contacting Compaq directly, refer to Chapter 6. How to Get Help. Package Contents · · · · · · Compaq S4100 Color Flatbed scanner USB Interface Cable Quick Start Poster User's Guide and Documents Power Adapter Compaq software CD-ROM 1 Getting to Know Your Scanner 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. Document Cover The plastic cover that protects the object glass. Object Glass The glass surface on which documents or images are placed. Power Indicator Illuminates to indicate that the scanner is powered on. Scan, Copy, Custom and Power Saving Buttons. Scanner Elements 4-Pin USB Connector Power Adapter Receptacle Scanner Back Panel 2 Compaq S4100 Owner's Guide System Requirements This section defines the minimum system requirements necessary to operate the Compaq scanner. PC Requirements · · · · · · An IBM-compatible PC with Pentium processor or higher Microsoft® Windows 98 / 98SE / 2000 / ME USB interface connector At least 32 MB RAM memory CD-ROM drive 250 MB of available hard disk space 3 Installing the Software Install VistaScan and Bundle Software (Presto! PageManager, Presto! PageType and Online Manuals) 1. Insert the Compaq software CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive. If your computer does not automatically begin installing the programs contained on this disk after inserting it into the CDROM, 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 letter for the drive. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation of Presto! PageManager, Compaq VistaScan and the online User's Guide. 3. Restart your computer as suggested by the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 4 Compaq S4100 Owner's Guide 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 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. 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 or front panel of your computer: · A USB port is a small slot ½" long and ¼" wide. 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 98/98SE, Windows 2000, or Windows ME. Setting Up ­ General Information · Find a suitable location near your computer to place the scanner. 5 CAUTION: Make sure the surface is flat. Operating your scanner on an uneven surface can damage the internal components. Connecting the Hardware Interface Cables If your computer has a USB port, follow the instructions in the Connecting the USB Cable section to connect the scanner to your computer. Connecting the USB Cable 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. USB Connector Port USB Connector Port For Compaq Scanner 2. 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. 6 CHAPTER 2. Scanning Basics VistaScan is the primary program or driver you use to scan with your Compaq scanner. It is a TWAIN-compliant program, which means that it can be run from other programs that support scanning, like PageManager 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. Open the VistaScan software application. a. Click the scanner icon in the Task bar using your right mouse button. A pop-up menu appears. b. Click on VistaScan to launch the software. Or you can also: a. Click on the Start bar in the bottom-left corner of the screen. b. Click Programs. c. Select VistaScan. d. Click VistaScan. 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 setti ...