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User manual UMAX ASTRA 2200
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Manual abstract: user guide UMAX ASTRA 2200
Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide. Astra 2200 Owner's Manual
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. Macromedia and Fireworks are registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. NetObjects Fusion is a trademark of NetObjects, Inc. Presto! PageManager is a trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation. Other names and trademarks appearing herein are trademarks of their respective holders.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED............................................4
Introduction....................................................................................................4 Unpacking the Scanner.......................................................................................4 Package Contents..........................................................................................4
Getting to Know Your Scanner..................................................................4
Astra 2200 Scanner Elements............................................................................5 Astra 2200 Back Panel....................................................................................5 System Requirements........................................................................................5 Installing Software............................................................................................6 Installing Adobe PhotoShop LE on the PC............................................................6 Installing Adobe PhotoShop LE on the Macintosh...................................................6 Installing Macromedia Fireworks on the PC...........................................................6 Installing Macromedia Fireworks on the Macintosh..................................................7 Installing NetObjects Fusion on the PC................................................................7 Installing NetObjects Fusion on the Macintosh.......................................................7 Installing the Hardware.....................................................................................7 About Scanner Connectors...............................................................................7 Setting Up  General Information.......................................................................8 Connecting the Cables....................................................................................8 Connecting the Power Adapter.........................................................................10
CHAPTER 2. YOUR FIRST SCAN............................................11
Turning the Scanner Lamp On and Off................................................................11
CHAPTER 3. SCANNING BASICS............................................12
Setting VistaScan Preferences............................................................................12 General....................................................................................................12 Scan Destination..........................................................................................13 Scanner Information.....................................................................................15 VistaScan Beginner Window Features................................................................15 VistaScan Advanced Features..........................................................................18 Using VistaAccess  Direct Access...................................................................29 Using VistaShuttle.......................................................................................30 Using the UMAX Copy Utility........................................................................32
CHAPTER 4. PUSH BUTTON SCANNING.................................33
Configuring the Push Buttons..........................................................................33 Using the Push Buttons.....................................................................................37
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CHAPTER 5. SCANNING PROJECTS.......................................38
Using VistaScan to Scan a Photo to E-mail............................................................39 Using Presto! PageManager to Scan a Form and Edit it with Page Type........................40 Converting Scanned Text to Editable Text with OmniPage........................................41 Opening OmniPage LE.................................................................................41 Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE.......................................................42 Creating an Album with Presto! PhotoAlbum.........................................................42 Opening PhotoAlbum....................................................................................43 Creating a Photo Album.................................................................................43
CHAPTER 6. HOW TO GET HELP..........................................44
Using Online Manuals......................................................................................44 Accessing the UMAX VistaScan Online Manual...................................................44 Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online Manual................................................45 Accessing the Caere OmniPage Online Manual.....................................................45 Installing Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users......................................................46 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................46 General Problems and Solutions.......................................................................46 Windows 98/95 OSR2 Problems and Solutions......................................................47 Macintosh Problems and Solutions....................................................................50 SCSI Problems and Solutions...........................................................................52 Contacting Technical Support............................................................................53 Maintenance..................................................................................................54 Cleaning.......................................................................................................54
APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................54
Scanner Specifications......................................................................................54
APPENDIX B. USING THE UNIVERSAL TRANSPARENCY COVER(UTC).........................................................55
INDEX................................................................................56
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Chapter 1. Getting Started
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the UMAX 2200 scanner. This versatile unit is perfect for the home or office. Use this scanner to add variety and flare to your documents, or to help you share images with others. The Astra 2200 scanner is equipped with two SCSI connectors and a USB connector. Both the USB and SCSI interface connectors allow you to make a fast and easy connection to your computer. SCSI connectors are found on Macintosh computers and PC computers equipped with a SCSI interface card. USB connectors are found on newer PC computers and USB equipped Macintosh computers (such as the iMac or blue and white G3). In addition to being easy-to-connect, the 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, edit and archive 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 2200 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 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 Get Help.
Package Contents
· · · · · · · · · · · · UMAX Astra 2200 Color Flatbed Scanner with Universal Transparency Cover (UTC) USB Interface Cable SCSI Interface Cable SCSI Terminator Owner's Manual Quick Start Guide Power Adapter Slide Holder Adobe PhotoShop LE CD-ROM Macromedia Fireworks (full version) CD-ROM NetObjects Fusion (full version) CD-ROM UMAX Scanner CD-ROM. This CD-ROM contains software for Caere® OmniPage® LE OCR, NewSoft® Presto! PhotoAlbumTM LE, NewSoft® Presto! PageTypeTM (full version, PC), UMAX Copy Utility (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.
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Astra 2200 Scanner Elements
Astra 2200 Back Panel System Requirements
This section defines the minimum system requirements necessary to operate the Astra 2200 scanner. Please refer to the section below that applies to your computer type. PC Requirements · · · · · · An IBM-Compatible PC with a Pentium processor or above Microsoft® Windows 95 (OSR2 for USB), 98, or NT 4.0 Note: SCSI interface card is required for Windows NT USB or SCSI port 16 MB RAM memory, 32 MB RAM memory for Windows NT CD-ROM drive 170+ MB of available hard disk space
Macintosh Requirements
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iMac or Macintosh Power PC or higher USB or SCSI port 32 MB RAM memory Macintosh OS 8.0 or higher CD-ROM drive 170+ MB of available hard disk space
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Installing the Software
Installing Adobe PhotoShop LE on the PC
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Insert the Adobe PhotoShop LE CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click the Start button in the bottom left corner of the desktop. Choose Run from the Start menu. The Run dialog box opens. Click the Browse button. Double-click the Photosle folder. Click on Setup.exe to highlight it, and click the OK button. The path to the Setup.exe file appears in the Open text box in the Run dialog box. Click OK to launch the Setup file. Follow the screen prompts. When the User Information dialog box appears, enter your personal information and the software serial number that appears in the upper right corner of the PhotoShop registration card. You can find the registration card in the CD-ROM case. Continue with the installation process by following the remaining screen prompts.
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Installing Adobe PhotoShop LE on the Macintosh
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Disable any virus-protection extensions and restart your computer. Insert the Adobe PhotoShop LE CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The PhotoShop LE CD-ROM content window appears. Double-click the Adobe PhotoShop LE icon. The PhotoShop LE window appears. Double-click the Install PhotoShop LE icon. Follow the screen prompts. When the User Information dialog box appears, enter your personal information and the software serial number that appears in the upper right corner of the PhotoShop registration CD-ROM case. Click the Install Now... button. Continue with the installation process by following the remaining prompts.
Installing Macromedia Fireworks on the PC
1. 2. 3. Insert the macromedia Fireworks CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Fireworks CD-ROM window opens on your desktop automatically. Double-click the Fireworks icon to launch the setup application. Follow the screen prompts to complete the software installation process.
Installing Macromedia Fireworks on the Macintosh
1. Disable any virus-protection extensions and restart your computer.
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Insert the Macromedia Fireworks CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Fireworks CD-ROM content window appears. Double-click the Fireworks icon. Follow the screen prompts to complete the software installation process. Once the software is installed, open the VistaScan folder. Open the Plug-in folder. Locate the UMAX VistaScan driver and select it by clicking on the icon. To create a copy of the UMAX VistaScan driver, press the Option key and drag the driver icon to the Fireworks' XTRAS folder.
Installing NetObjects Fusion on the PC
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Insert the NetObjects Fusion CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Net Objects installation application opens immediately. Click the NETOBJECTS FUSION button to access the installer. Follow the screen prompts to install the software. When the User Information dialog box appears, enter your personal information and the software serial number that appears in the lower left corner of the NetObjects Fusion Registration Card. Continue with the installation process by following the remaining screen prompts.
Installing NetObjects Fusion on the Macintosh
1. 2. 3. Insert the NetObjects Fusion CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-c ...
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