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 respective holders. Copyright ©1999 UMAX Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of UMAX Technologies, Inc. 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 iii 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 iv UMAX Astra 2100U Owner's Guide 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 v vi 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 USB Interface Cable Quick Start Guide and Owner's Manual Power Adapter Adobe® PhotoDeluxe® CD-ROM (Home Edition 3.0 for PC, 2.0 for Macintosh) 1 · UMAX Scanner CD-ROM. This CD-ROM contains software for UMAX VistaScan, VistaAccess, VistaShuttle (PC), Caere® OmniPage® LE OCR, NewSoft® Presto! PageManager, NewSoft® Presto! PhotoAlbumTM LE, NewSoft® Presto! PageTypeTM (PC), UMAX Copy Utility (PC), Presto! ImageFolio LE (PC) 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. Scan, Copy and Custom (OCR or E-Mail) Buttons Power Indicator Illuminates to indicate that the scanner is powered on. Astra 2100U Scanner Elements Transparency Receptacle 4-Pin USB Connector Power Adapter Receptacle Astra 2100U Back Panel 2 UMAX Astra 2100U Owner's Guide 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 higher Microsoft® Windows 98, 95 OSR2, or higher USB interface connector At least 16 MB RAM memory (32 MB recommended) CD-ROM drive 170 MB of available hard disk space Macintosh Requirements · · · · · · iMac or USB-compatible Macintosh 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 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. 3 Installing PhotoDeluxe on Your PC NOTE: PhotoDeluxe is compatible with Windows 98, 95 and higher. Use the following steps to install your scanning software rather than using the add/remove programs to install the software. 1. 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: If your computer does not automatically read the CDROM after insertion, click 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. 2. A Licensing Agreement window appears. Enter the country where you are currently located in and click Next. 3. Read the licensing agreement and then click Agree. 4. A PhotoDeluxe Install window appears. Click the Install button. Follow the onscreen instructions. 5. When you get to the Setup Type window, choose Typical. 6. Fill in the user information. 7. Click Next in the Start Copying Files window to begin 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. 8. After Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.01 has been installed, a ReadMe file appears. When you have read the ReadMe, select Exit from the File menu. 9. The Adobe Type Manager window appears. Click the Install button. Follow the onscreen instructions. 10. When the Adobe Product Registration window appears, enter the relevant information and continue following the onscreen instructions. 4 UMAX Astra 2100U Owner's Guide 11. When a screen appears asking if you want to restart your computer to finish the installation procedure, select Yes and click the OK button. NOTE: To access these files you must click on the "Start" bar, 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. Installing PhotoDeluxe on Your Macintosh 1. 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. 2. Double-click on the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Installer icon. Follow the onscreen instructions. 3. An Adobe ReadMe file appears. After reading the text, click Continue. 4. A PhotoDeluxe Installer window appears. Click the Install button. Follow the onscreen instructions. 5. Complete the product registration form and click Next. Click the Install Now button. After installation is complete, restart your computer by clicking the Restart ...