Astra 3400/3450 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. 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. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED....................................................................4 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................4 UNPACKING THE SCANNER........................................................................4 Package Contents...............................................................................................4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCANNER............................................................4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................5 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE......................................................................6 Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the PC................................................................6 Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the Macintosh......................................................6 Install VistaScan and Bundle Software (Presto! PageManager, Presto! PageType, OmniPage LE, and Online Manuals)......................................................................6 INSTALLING THE HARDWARE.....................................................................7 About Scanner Connectors...................................................................................7 Setting Up ­ General Information..........................................................................7 Connecting the Hardware Interface Cables.............................................................7 CHAPTER 2. YOUR FIRST SCAN.....................................................................10 SCANNING YOUR FIRST IMAGE WITH PHOTODELUXE..................................10 Scanning an Image from the PC...........................................................................10 Scanning an Image from the Macintosh.................................................................11 TURNING THE SCANNER LAMP ON AND OFF................................................12 CHAPTER 3. SCANNING BASICS....................................................................13 SETTING VISTASCAN PREFERENCES...........................................................13 General...........................................................................................................13 Scan Destination...............................................................................................14 Scanner Information..........................................................................................16 VistaScan Beginner Window Features..................................................................16 VistaScan Advanced Features..............................................................................19 Using VistaAccess ­ Direct Access.......................................................................30 Using VistaShuttle.............................................................................................31 Using the UMAX Copy Utility.............................................................................32 CHAPTER 4. PUSH BUTTON SCANNING.........................................................34 Configuring the Push Buttons..............................................................................34 Intelligent Image Process Engine (IIPE)...............................................................35 USING THE PUSH BUTTONS.......................................................................39 CHAPTER 5. SCANNING PROJECTS...............................................................40 USING VISTASCAN TO SCAN A PHOTO TO E-MAIL........................................41 USING VISTASCAN WITH PHOTODELUXE TO CREATE WEB-READY IMAGES...................................................................................................41 USING PRESTO! PAGEMANAGER TO SCAN A FORM AND EDIT IT WITH PAGETYPE...............................................................................................44 2 CREATING A CALENDAR WITH PHOTODELUXE...........................................45 CONVERTING SCANNED TEXT TO EDITABLE TEXT WITH OMNIPAGE.............47 Opening OmniPage LE......................................................................................47 Converting Scanned Text with OmniPage LE.........................................................48 CHAPTER 6. HOW TO GET HELP...................................................................50 USING ONLINE MANUALS.........................................................................50 Accessing the UMAX VistaScan Online Manual......................................................50 Accessing the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Online Manual..................................................50 Accessing the Presto! PageManager Online Manual...............................................51 Accessing the Caere OmniPage Online Manual......................................................51 Installing Acrobat Reader for Macintosh Users......................................................52 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................52 General Problems and Solutions..........................................................................52 Windows 98 Problems and Solutions....................................................................52 Macintosh Version Problems and Solutions...........................................................54 CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT...........................................................55 MAINTENANCE........................................................................................56 CLEANING...............................................................................................56 APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................57 SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................57 3 CHAPTER 1. Getting Started Introduction Thank you for purchasing the UMAX Astra 3400 / 3450 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 3400 / 3450 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, G3, or G4). 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 or 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 3400 / 3450 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 3400 / 3450 Flatbed scanner (built-in Universal Transparency Cover included with the Astra 3450) USB Interface Cable Quick Install Guide and Owner's Manual Power Adapter Bundled Software CD-ROM Transparency Holder (included with Astra 3450) Astra Scanners CD-ROM. This CD-ROM contains UMAX scanner driver ­ VistaScan and other bundled software. 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. 4 System Requirements This section defines the minimum requirements necessary to operate either the Astra 3400 / 3450. Please refer to the section below that applies to your scanner and computer type. PC Requirements · · · · · · An IBM-compatible PC with Pentium processor or higher Microsoft® Windows 98 / 2000 USB interface connector At least 32 MB RAM memory CD-ROM drive 250 MB of available hard disk space Macintosh Requirements · · · · · · iMac or G3 or G4 USB-compatible Macintosh Macintosh OS 8.0 or higher USB interface connector At least 32 MB RAM memory CD-ROM drive 250 MB of available hard disk space 5 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. Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the 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 a window does not appear automatically, double-click the My Computer icon to open it, double-click the PhotoDeluxe CD-ROM icon to open it. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. A Licensing Agreement window appears. Enter the country where you are currently located in and click Next. Read the licensing agreement and then click Accept. A PhotoDeluxe Install window appears. Click the Install button. Follow the onscreen instructions. When you get to the Setup Type window, choose Typical. Fill in the user information. Click Next in the Start Copying Files window to begin installing PhotoDeluxe, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Adobe ATM. Follow the onscreen instructions. After Adobe Acrobat Reader has been installed, a ReadMe file appears. When you have read the ReadMe, select Exit from the File menu. 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. 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 the "Start" bar, select "Programs", and then select "Adobe". A cascading file appears with "ReadMe" information and other selections to choose from. For information about setting up desktop shortcuts, refer to your Microsoft Windows documentation. Install VistaScan and Bundle Software (Presto! PageManager, Presto! PageType, OmniPage LE, and Online Manuals) 1. Insert the Astra Scanners CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive after you have finished installing the software on the PhotoDeluxe CD. FOR PC USERS: If a window does not appear automatically, double-click the My Computer icon to open it, double-click the Astra Scanners CD-ROM icon to open it (please be aware the Astra Scanners CD is labeled "VistaScan" in the Windows desktop/directory). 6 FOR MACINTOSH USERS: When the UMAX VistaScan window opens on your desktop, doubleclick on the UMAX CD Installer icon to begin the software installation. 2. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation of Presto! PageManager, UMAX VistaScan, OmniPage LE, and the online User's Guide. Restart your computer as suggested by the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 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, both PC and Macintosh, 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 BIOS. Please refer to the troubleshooting section to learn more about enabling the USB Port. 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 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 yo ...